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Considering where the battery is located on most EVs, a good sized rock or chunk of ice can damage the battery housing, so unless you have a big skid plate. Also I think all modern EVs come with an impact sensor; disconnects the battery during an accident or a slide into a ditch so any impacts...

Wynton Marsalis is probably the best horn player to date.

Also, for city driving it seems EVs work really well. Not sure how well they work in rural or off road situations.

To be fair, its not easy being a mechanic these days. Cars are pretty complex and I dont think many shops would spend or provide the time to constantly retrain techs.

Yeah, If you have to go to CT because they do have convenient hours, make sure you know what needs to be done and scrutinize the work being done. Even simple things. Long, long time ago I got an oil change and flush ( it was winter and I didnt have a place to do it myself ). Everything looked...

Think you have enough to buy an election or two. Hear the ROI is pretty good on those.

Glad I'm not the only one who sees this. Was wondering what was going on.

Keeping an eye on the new Toyota and Subaru EV's. The prices seem reasonable but interested in mechanical/electrical/software issues people tend to run into after a few years and the repair/service experience.

AI porn is interesting but at this point still doesn't compare to the real thing. We will just have to see if it ever gets there.

Like this rendition of Moto Perpetuo

Sounds amazing.

Chopins' melodic works are just as impressive as the technical ones. Really didn't appreciate Chopin until I heard an Oscar Peterson recording ( dont remember the album or piece ).

Talk about chops!

Feel like D minor is the perfect key for 2026.

Recently finding myself listening to composers like Scarlatti.