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Car geek, Technology nerd. ๐Ÿš˜๐Ÿค“ Sharing information about the transition to Electric Vehicles. Auto Industry insider in Detroit, U.S.A. ๐Ÿ“บ youtube.com/@mikethecargeek

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Uber and Motional Launch Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas ๐ŸŽฒ
๐Ÿš• Motional is majority owned by Hyundai Motor Group
๐Ÿ“ฒ Use the Uber app to order
๐Ÿค“ Human monitor is in the driver seat, will be fully driver-less later this year

13.03.2026 17:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Someone learned how to use AI

13.03.2026 17:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Immoral + Moronic
Act like a World Leader, not like a Clown ๐Ÿคก

13.03.2026 00:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Honda killed the 0 Series Battery EVs
โŒ Honda SUV, Saloon & Acura RSX
โ“ AFEELA is a different platform, could keep it but at low volume and highly unprofitable
๐Ÿชซ LG Energy will be stuck with ANOTHER US/Canada Plant
๐Ÿƒ Honda Hybrids will use Toyota Batteries from NC
global.honda/en/newsroom/...

12.03.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is there a TEXAS loophole too?

I see lots of TX Plates in Michigan. I know they have a lot of people and some may be rental cars registered thereโ€ฆ but seems odd.

Asking as someone who paid DOUBLE for my EV registration this year.

10.03.2026 14:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Slate Auto makes some organizational changes as the get closer to launch at the end of 2026. ๐Ÿš€
๐Ÿค” Update on pricing expected in June

10.03.2026 12:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Slate Auto changes CEO months ahead of affordable EV launch | TechCrunch Former Amazon Marketplace vice president Peter Faricy is the new person in charge of the company.

Bezos-backed Slate Auto replaced its CEO Christine Barman with a former Amazon Marketplace VP, who started today, meaning Barman's last day as CEO was... on International Women's Day

techcrunch.com/2026/03/09/s...

09.03.2026 16:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 34 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4 ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

I believe Chris is ABSOLUTELY the right person to launch this Truck.

Gut-feeling is they wanted a Sales & Marketing person to take lead and convert Reservations into Sales and lots of Accessories.

09.03.2026 20:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Zeekr 8X in LA spotted by someone on Reddit.
๐Ÿญ Customers in China have not taken delivery yet
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Mexico sells Zeekr but not yet this model
๐Ÿคจ Not sure what itโ€™s doing but expect to see more examples like this exploring the U.S. market
www.reddit.com/r/whatisthis...

09.03.2026 00:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

+Aluminum, they have been gaining global market share by smelting in the Middle East rather than exporting natural gas to others.

๐Ÿโ€ฆor we can go back to buying it from Canada who leverages their cheap, renewable hydro-electricity to make it ๐Ÿ™„

08.03.2026 19:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

TRANSLATION: Tahnk You for starting a WAR. This is GREAT for our Business ๐Ÿค‘
Thank You American Tax Payers ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

07.03.2026 01:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
BYD's Flash Charging Network + Blade 2 Batteries
BYD's Flash Charging Network + Blade 2 Batteries YouTube video by Mike the Car Geek

BYD continues to make EV Charging as fast as Gas Re-Fueling
โšก 10-70% in 5 minutes
โ„๏ธ 20-97% in 12 minutes at -4 ยฐF
๐Ÿ”‹ 2nd Gen Blade Batteries charge faster, more energy dense, longer-life and safer
๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ China wants energy independence and to dominate the global auto industry ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

youtu.be/Stxs78c79lU?...

05.03.2026 23:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Now is not the time to [INSERT REASONABLE ACTION],
it would disrespect the [INSERT SYMPATHETIC GROUP]

04.03.2026 18:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hyundai Super Bowl Commercial: "Angry Bosses" (2009)
Hyundai Super Bowl Commercial: "Angry Bosses" (2009) YouTube video by jalopnikisawesome

@hyundai has been selling in the U.S. for 40 Years ๐Ÿš˜

1986: First Excel models arrive
2005: Alabama Plant opens
2009: "Angry Bosses" ad tells us it's pronounced like "Sunday"
youtu.be/xKfU_5jgupo?...
2019: Hyundai Kona EV introduced in the U.S.

04.03.2026 18:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BYD is about to โ€œSHOCKโ€ the World again at its Technology Event March 5th โšก๏ธ

04.03.2026 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Let's remove the Horn Button and make it Voice Controlled

03.03.2026 15:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ China is vulnerable to oil supply... they're solving it
โšกBYD's latest Flash Charging lines up EVs like they're refueling
๐Ÿ”‹1-year ago they launched 1 MW Charging
๐Ÿ˜ณThis week they will announce higher power, faster charging - already spotted being installed

carnewschina.com/2026/03/01/b...

03.03.2026 15:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
DONUT LAB Report #2 - Half-Baked Results?
DONUT LAB Report #2 - Half-Baked Results? YouTube video by Mike the Car Geek

๐ŸฉDonut Lab saga continues
๐Ÿ”‹80 C test was impressive, Lithium-ion Battery would have failed
๐Ÿชซ100 C test was too much, but pouch cell lost vacuum
๐Ÿค” Recharging was done at room temp?

DL's Battery still does things traditional Li-ion Batteries can't, but it is not indestructible.

youtu.be/PjsoxQEStFQ

03.03.2026 12:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Glad DMo went to the AFC. Hope he tears-it-up for Houston ๐Ÿ”ฅ

02.03.2026 22:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This Ford Owner Has Put Over 300,000 Miles On His Mustang Mach-E This Ford Mustang Mach-E driver shows that EV battery degradation is often overblown. He's driven more than 316,000 miles with only 8% loss to his battery health.

316,000 miles and 92% Battery Health ๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ”‹๐Ÿ”‹
โ›ฝany Combustion Engine vehicle would have lost Compression, Power and Fuel Efficiency by now... or more likely blown-up โ˜ ๏ธ

www.forbes.com/sites/sashal...

02.03.2026 22:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Are youโ€ฆ โ€œ WHY DO THEY PLAY THE MUSIC SO LOUD?โ€ - old?
๐Ÿซค

01.03.2026 01:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Stellantis says no 2025 profit sharing checks for its U.S. autoworkers Stellantis profits fell sharply in North America and UAW workers will feel it: They aren't getting a bonus this year.

UAW/Stellantis Profit sharing bonus ๐Ÿ˜ณ
2025: $ 0
2024: $ 3,780
2023: $ 13,860
2022: $ 14,760

www.detroitnews.com/story/busine...

26.02.2026 09:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

2-Door ๐Ÿ‘

26.02.2026 01:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A.I. can do amazing things.
๐Ÿคจ But there is NO EXCUSE for a company posting an image of a โ€œRivianโ€ that clearly says CUPRA and looks nothing like R2 ๐Ÿ™„

[Name of the Company redacted]

25.02.2026 02:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Donut Solid State - Test #1 Charging Performance
Donut Solid State - Test #1 Charging Performance YouTube video by Mike the Car Geek

DONUT LAB Solid State - Charging Test Results
๐Ÿ”‹ 11C charging, 0-100% in 7.3 minutes
โ™จ๏ธ It also gets really HOT ...but it doesn't catch fire like a Liquid Electrolyte Lithium-ion Battery would
๐Ÿ๏ธ Verge Motorcycle will be air cooled - I think they need more

More tests coming soon.

youtu.be/FAChh4qmg8s

23.02.2026 21:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Erie SeaWolves NEC Flagship City Kitties 59FIFTY On-Field Cap - PREORDER This cap is for PREORDER only.ย  Caps are expected to ship April 1st.ย  If multiple items are purchased in the same order, they will all ship together when the caps arrive.ย  Please place a separate orde...

OMG!!! The Erie Seawolves are now the Flagship City Kitties ๐Ÿฏ
โšพ๏ธ ๐Ÿ‘ #detroittigers

seawolves.milbstore.com/collections/...

21.02.2026 01:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Detroit Tigers reveal new orange, navy alternate uniforms for 2026 The Tigers introduced orange home and navy road alternate uniforms, reflecting fan feedback. They go on sale Friday in Detroit and Lakeland.

NICE ๐Ÿ‘ โšพ๏ธ
I think we can retire the City Connect Jerseys now ๐Ÿ…

www.freep.com/story/sports...

19.02.2026 21:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My Dog likes to lay her head on the Center Console, which makes Shifting close-to impossible ๐Ÿ•

18.02.2026 03:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
UPDATE: Ford Universal EV teases Styling, discloses Battery Size and other Efficient Details
UPDATE: Ford Universal EV teases Styling, discloses Battery Size and other Efficient Details YouTube video by Mike the Car Geek

Ford teased more details of the 2028 Ford EV Pickup
๐Ÿ”‹ I estimate a 55 kWh Battery (LFP) based on the imaged
๐Ÿชถ they put a "Bounty" on Aero and Mass villans
๐Ÿ˜‰ Some styling hints/leaks
๐Ÿ’ก 48 volt Accessories (like Cybertruck) is progress for the Industry!!!

youtu.be/wkctHufTqdM

18.02.2026 03:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

ASB is 5-years Younger and plays a position where you can play longer.

Chiefs should be looking to trade Chris Jones for draft picks to get younger. Getting out 1-year too early, rather than 1-year too late.

17.02.2026 12:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0