# EVs and Car Tech **URL:** https://www.twit.community/c/talk-about-tech-here/electric-vehicles-and-car-tech/82.md [Latest](https://www.twit.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.twit.community/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.twit.community/tags.md) --- ## [About the EVs and Car Tech category](https://www.twit.community/t/about-the-evs-and-car-tech-category/12913)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 0
EVs are the future of cars. Discussions about EVs and car technology can happen here. This is a technology discussion forum, so please keep to technology discussions about modern and future cars and electric vehicles. --- ## [Tesla courting more bad press](https://www.twit.community/t/tesla-courting-more-bad-press/16803)
**Author:** [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tesla-courting-more-bad-press/16803 "2024-09-25T19:04:59Z")
After many stories about poor working conditions, health and safety problems and not being able to get enough staff or keep those that they do find, they are now trying to alienate them as well. The director of the fa… --- ## [Help with PAS speed matching between a Lectric Bike 3.0 and a Trike](https://www.twit.community/t/help-with-pas-speed-matching-between-a-lectric-bike-3-0-and-a-trike/16574)
**Author:** [@CMcKean](https://www.twit.community/u/CMcKean)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/help-with-pas-speed-matching-between-a-lectric-bike-3-0-and-a-trike/16574 "2024-08-04T20:01:31Z")
We love our e-bikes. I have a Lectric 3.0 and my wife has a Lectric Trike. When we are out for a ride it is difficult to match our speeds when we peddle. The PAS (Peddle assist) for each of the levels 1-5 don’t match up … --- ## [Tesla - the people speak](https://www.twit.community/t/tesla-the-people-speak/15678)
**Author:** [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/tesla-the-people-speak/15678 "2024-01-02T23:36:57Z")
The Swedish workers wanted to form a union, because of the poor working conditions. They went on strike and Musk flew in strike breakers, which seems to have upset the whole country, which is now in support of the strike… --- ## [The construction behind the F1 in Vegas](https://www.twit.community/t/the-construction-behind-the-f1-in-vegas/15534)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2023, 10:17pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/the-construction-behind-the-f1-in-vegas/15534 "2023-11-20T22:17:58Z")
Hey @Leo, it’s not that exciting of a video, being about construction, and all, but it might be interesting to you to know what they did to get ready for your visit :wink: --- ## [A Message About our Decision to Prevent Unauthorized Usage of myQ](https://www.twit.community/t/a-message-about-our-decision-to-prevent-unauthorized-usage-of-myq/15466)
**Author:** [@TheDaveAbides](https://www.twit.community/u/TheDaveAbides)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/a-message-about-our-decision-to-prevent-unauthorized-usage-of-myq/15466 "2023-11-03T19:27:07Z")
This is about garage door openers, close enough to car tech, right? A week or 2 ago, several TWIT panelists said they live their garage door openers. They must not use chaimberlain/myq. Since myq has no Home integrati… --- ## [Lectric e-bike recall](https://www.twit.community/t/lectric-e-bike-recall/15253)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2023, 9:36am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/lectric-e-bike-recall/15253 "2023-09-10T09:36:25Z")
Does an e-bike count as an EV? :wink: Anyway, I think @Leo has advertised for them, and probably owns one or two, so I am sharing this just in case: --- ## [Ford Mach E has a contactor problem?](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-mach-e-has-a-contactor-problem/15170)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-mach-e-has-a-contactor-problem/15170 "2023-08-30T15:00:15Z")
It appears that Ford is having some EV growing pains. A contactor is a form of relay that is computer controlled. They’re in the charging system at minimum, to allow it to be connected and disconnected to the high volt… --- ## [Ford Sync3 drive-by attack](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-sync3-drive-by-attack/15139)
**Author:** [@big\_D](https://www.twit.community/u/big_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-sync3-drive-by-attack/15139 "2023-08-15T07:47:57Z")
@Leo, do you still have the Mustang MachE? The Sync3 system from Ford is vulnerable to a drive-by Wi-Fi attack and Ford recommends disabling the Wi-Fi until they can issue a patch. Texas Instruments says the vulnerable… --- ## [Waymo driverless ride in Phoenix](https://www.twit.community/t/waymo-driverless-ride-in-phoenix/14925)
**Author:** [@tokyotony](https://www.twit.community/u/tokyotony)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/waymo-driverless-ride-in-phoenix/14925 "2023-07-02T18:51:15Z")
Interesting but it took all the back roads… so not ready for prime time in my opinion. --- ## [USB Flash Drive Playback in car](https://www.twit.community/t/usb-flash-drive-playback-in-car/14915)
**Author:** [@sfcagent86](https://www.twit.community/u/sfcagent86)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/usb-flash-drive-playback-in-car/14915 "2023-06-30T22:35:16Z")
This is for a 2016 Prius. On a USB Flash Drive, I have the mp3 files arranged into 3 folders called CarTalk, Oldies, Soundtracks. When I play a file from CarTalk it plays normally and when turn off the car and restart i… --- ## [Electric Vehicles May Be Too Hazardous for Teen Drivers](https://www.twit.community/t/electric-vehicles-may-be-too-hazardous-for-teen-drivers/14880)
**Author:** [@Mistershipwreck](https://www.twit.community/u/Mistershipwreck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/electric-vehicles-may-be-too-hazardous-for-teen-drivers/14880 "2023-06-27T14:49:44Z")
I found this interesting to read. I have heard Leo talk about the acceleration on EVs. I’ve never driven one, so I can’t comment. But, I came across this interesting article on the matter today: Anyone else have an opin… --- ## [Would love sam's opinion on ev](https://www.twit.community/t/would-love-sams-opinion-on-ev/14643)
**Author:** [@renedar048](https://www.twit.community/u/renedar048)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 4:45am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/would-love-sams-opinion-on-ev/14643 "2023-05-13T04:45:42Z")
@samabuelsamid Would love your opinion on the tech used inside electric vehicles. Since they operate solely on batteries. Why do all makers seem to have pure digital dashboards. Some look like they have 15 inch tablets i… --- ## [Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Driverless Machiney](https://www.twit.community/t/itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie-driverless-machiney/13118)
**Author:** [@Clayton](https://www.twit.community/u/Clayton)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie-driverless-machiney/13118 "2022-10-08T15:55:32Z")
Don’t think I’ve seen this mentioned anywhere in the tech press. I know that just posting links to articles is not the done thing, but apart from sounding like a good show title, and apart from it being a perfect opportu… --- ## [Why is no one releasing a full electric pickup with a long bed?](https://www.twit.community/t/why-is-no-one-releasing-a-full-electric-pickup-with-a-long-bed/13040)
**Author:** [@Gu3Glass](https://www.twit.community/u/Gu3Glass)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/why-is-no-one-releasing-a-full-electric-pickup-with-a-long-bed/13040 "2022-09-22T05:04:44Z")
Hoping to get @samabuelsamid’s opinion/insight on something: There is a noticeable gap in the plugin electric truck market. Now, I realize it is a relatively new market, but why is noboby releasing a full electric pick… --- ## [Ford making dealers get EV certified](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-making-dealers-get-ev-certified/13002)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-making-dealers-get-ev-certified/13002 "2022-09-21T14:06:24Z")
I wonder if @samabuelsamid thinks this is a good step, or if the longer term will be to have laws rewritten away from having dealers at all, sending it all online. One presumes the value of after sale repairs will go wa… --- ## [Info for someone considering purchasing an EV and worried about charging](https://www.twit.community/t/info-for-someone-considering-purchasing-an-ev-and-worried-about-charging/12990)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 6:21am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/info-for-someone-considering-purchasing-an-ev-and-worried-about-charging/12990 "2022-09-13T06:21:51Z")
I tend to enjoy this guys videos (and his quirky sense of humour) and I see he recently did a video that may be helpful to some people considering EVs and wondering about charging them. --- ## [Where/How to rent a Mach-e in Miami](https://www.twit.community/t/where-how-to-rent-a-mach-e-in-miami/12964)
**Author:** [@CMcKean](https://www.twit.community/u/CMcKean)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/where-how-to-rent-a-mach-e-in-miami/12964 "2022-09-07T15:25:14Z")
Hello fellow techie’s, Help. I’m planning to visit Miami, Florida and the Keys in January and I’ll need to rent a vehicle. I’d really like to rent a Mustang Mach-e. I searched the internet and rental companies but only… --- ## [Experiences with Driving Automation](https://www.twit.community/t/experiences-with-driving-automation/12937)
**Author:** [@knewman](https://www.twit.community/u/knewman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/experiences-with-driving-automation/12937 "2022-09-01T04:26:41Z")
For those of us that have vehicles with automation at SAE level 2 and above, I’m curious about your experiences with the software. Are you comfortable enough to use it regularly? Do you know certain areas where you need … --- ## [A new topic: EVs and Car Tech](https://www.twit.community/t/a-new-topic-evs-and-car-tech/12914)
**Author:** [@PHolder](https://www.twit.community/u/PHolder)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 3:18pm UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/a-new-topic-evs-and-car-tech/12914 "2022-08-31T15:18:39Z")
Hey everyone. I created a new topic under Tech Talk for discussions about EVs and car tech. I know @Leo is a fan of EVs as is @samabuelsamid and so it makes sense that many of you probably are too. It made sense to me… --- ## [Ford raises EV prices up to $8,000](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-raises-ev-prices-up-to-8-000/12911)
**Author:** [@sfcagent86](https://www.twit.community/u/sfcagent86)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 5:51am UTC](https://www.twit.community/t/ford-raises-ev-prices-up-to-8-000/12911 "2022-08-28T05:51:48Z")
Interesting that Ford raises EV prices up to $8000 right after the Fed Government announced the $7500 tax credit. I am sure that other EV manufacturers will be doing the same so the EV consumer don’t really get much up a…