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    Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out. The end of the Hemi???

    I've always wanted to drive an EMD locomotive. This will probably be as close as I ever get.
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    The future looks pretty sad.

    I tend to apply it to myself in the sense that it looks real useful and sophisticated, but it doesn't really do anything.
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    The future looks pretty sad.

    I have been driving an Audi etron for 4-1/2 years now. The EV experience is so different in many ways. I love the instant torque right off the line. Of course, I love the RAM V8; it reminds me a bit of the V8 Jaguar XF we had about ten years ago. That was fun. The etron is great for around town...
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    The future looks pretty sad.

    I'm more like softcore for EVs.
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    Ram Hybrid for 2025

    I am also very interested, as I may be able to replace both my EV (Audi) and RAM. Plus, I have always loved the drivetrains of the diesel-electric Locomotives and the big mining trucks.
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    Stellantis’ new Ram pickup is an EV — with a gas-powered generator in case the battery runs out. The end of the Hemi???

    I am glad that there are now a variety of ways to power vehicles, and I hope there always will be. At least, I hope obsolescence would become a natural occurrence, and not something mandated from above. And yes, infrastructure drives much of this. I agree that whatever works best for each...
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    Hello; Here's my Intro

    Oh, and just for full disclosure, I was attracted to the EVs because we got a great deal on solar power ten years ago, and I liked the idea of powering my car from the sun. I don't think I am saving the earth or anything.
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    Hello; Here's my Intro

    Hello, and thanks for being here. I guess I have a slightly off-beat story: I have owned a couple of half-tons over the decades: currently I have a '95 Chev 2WD w/t which I have put about 40,000 miles on since I bought it 20 years ago. So, my truck use is very sporadic. However (and bear with...
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