We just want healthcare. apnews.com/article/trump-ufc…

Part 147 of #TheDailyChorus is Lonely Day by #PhantomPlanet. Tonight’s show was canceled, but the music keeps going. This one’s for Adam Jester—former NAVAR manager and good friend. A true throwback. #NAVAR #IndieRock #AcousticVibes @adamfjester

The Chiefs winning that game is like watching from skid row as Bezos hits the Powerball. #billsmafia #justonebeforeIdie

Kinda low for a downtown pass, no?

According to @CNBC, @Ford just announced November ICE vehicle sales were DOWN just over 6% YoY. However, #EV sales were UP over 43%, and #PHEV sales were UP over 75% YoY! Don't believe the "nobody wants EV's" narrative. Great turnout from a non-@Tesla, American automaker.

Did you notice the narrative on #ElectricVehicle sales growth soured precipitously in the last couple weeks? What's behind it? It turns out, EV sales in 2023 Q3 ONLY rose 50% year over year, instead of 71% like in 2022's year over year comps with 2021. (Never mind that, for starters, the average interest rate on an auto loan then was 5.1%, vs 9.0% right now.) There are short-term headwinds, sure, but the sky is not falling. "Reality check: Despite the doom and gloom, EV sales are growing faster than any other segment in the U.S. — and are on track to surpass 1 million annually for the first time this year. EV sales rose 50% in the third quarter compared to the same period in 2022. That's a modest cooling off from 2022's Q3 record growth, when EV sales soared 71% over Q3 in 2021. What's next: @CoxAutomotive predicts EVs will account for 8%-9% of U.S. auto sales for 2023." axios.com/2023/11/07/electri…

R&D has to be one of my favorite things to do as a Consultant. I drive a @chevrolet Volt, which is a plug in hybrid electric vehicle (#PHEV), and have since January 2022. It gets 50-60 miles on full electric and has an 8 gallon tank that gives me another ~340 miles on gas, if I need it. I love it. I wanted to get some first hand experience with a @Tesla , so this past weekend, I hopped on the @turo app and rented a Model 3. I study them, I report on them, I speak with owners of them routinely, I respect them as the best selling brand among EV's, but I had never driven or charged a #Tesla personally. Short story: This thing is slick. Disclaimer: I'm glossing over the highlights here, there is a LOT to this car, and I'm leaving most of the detail out to keep it "short." Handling and ride comfort were great, even on aftermarket low profile tires. Like most EV's, the acceleration is sharp and addictive. I'll stop there because @CARandDRIVER does a much better job. The navigation estimates what your charge will be when you arrive at your destination. If it determines that you should charge on the way, it will add the nearest Tesla charging station to your trip, and start pre-conditioning the battery for it. I was looking forward to charging (nerd alert), and it didn't disappoint. Tesla gamified the entire experience, both driving AND charging. You have access to streaming apps (@netflix , @hulu , @YouTube ) and GAMES on the 15" screen when parked. The Model 3 has a max DCFC acceptance rate of 170kW, so I never had more than 30 minutes to kill at the "pump." (The @WeAreTheWrecks YouTube vids rocked on this sound system.) What fascinated me even more were the conversations I overheard at charging stations between Tesla owners and curious onlookers. Twice, I witnessed enthusiastic EV drivers sharing their positive EV experiences with people driving internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, who had stopped at the charging bank to ask questions. Tesla drivers, does that happen to you often? Tesla or not, there's a lot of fun (and savings) to be had with an #EV. If you're curious, I'd encourage you to ask questions. If I can help, please don't hesitate to reach out. Keep in mind, the average price of a new ICE vehicle is around $48k. Despite the common narrative around EV affordability, you can get into many EV's and PHEV's for significantly less than that number (including this Model 3), and the used EV market is starting to grow. Whether you buy one or not, if approach the idea with an open mind, you may just have some fun.

NY State is making it very financially attractive to dip your toe in the water of workplace #EV charging. Surveys continue to show that offering EV charging to employees boosts #Recruiting and #retention of top talent, helps your business with sustainability goals, and can even generate revenue from previously dormant parking spaces - from universities and hospitals, to offices and factories, your workplace may be eligible. Interested? Let's have a risk free conversation. #EVCharging #electricvehicles cc: @nationalgridus @NYSERDA

"Under the Inflation Reduction Act.....buyers can transfer the credits to dealers, which can apply them at the point of sale starting Jan. 1." In addition to the $7500 credit for new vehicles, you can get up to a $4000 credit on used vehicles! Huge news! apnews.com/article/electric-…