"Nissan has developed a sophisticated IT system for its zero-emission EVs, connecting the vehicle's on-board transmitting unit to a global data centre*2 to support EV driving 24 hours 7 days a week."
So, will I be getting emails letting me know my vehicle will be unavailable from 6am to noon Saturday for server maintenance?
@layabout returns: Yeah, I have to agree with you there. It's an existing car with a transplanted electric pipe-dream. I mean, powerplant. It's good for nothing but getting some more press from outfits like Jalopnik.
@layabout returns: My mind is playing tricks on me. When they brought it to the states a few years ago, I recognized it as a Renault, but didn't realize it was an entirely new name.
Why oh why do they pick the largest vehicles in their fleet to sport electric drive?! It's like going to a bar and picking a girl to take home. Out of your whole selection, you pick Rammy, the 300 lb rugby player from Michigan. Why? Because you can.
Long-ass press releases in a scrollable box for user convenience. Bless you, Jalopnik!
@robot-shmobot: I would imagine the general form factor of a pickup truck or a van would be quite accommodating to an array of batteries. I would kind of agree with that approach, since you're basically starting completely over. Lots of heavy batteries need a big, heavy frame to support them, just like antique cars with the big honking straight eights. Ever seen a pre-World War II Cadillac?
Of course, I know the truth. It's because Chrysler has no intention of either competing with Toyota, or trying to sell any kind of compact anything. The Nardelli stink hasn't quite left the building yet.
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was starred
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
@FromaBuick6: And you're both part of the problem. Not that it's unreasonable to feel that way. Hell, I probably wouldn't consider a Ford and I only have ancient junker experience with them. So I guess all three of us are part of the problem, and we're the informed ones that know GM and Ford and... oh I can't make myself say it, but Chrysler does make some good trucks.
The question then becomes, "How the hell do we get over that?" Or maybe even, "Is it our job to get over that?"
I dunno. I'm just killing time until I can go home.
@Smells_Homeless: If GM, Ford and Chrysler wanted my support, they should have given a shit about their customers and built decent, competitive products in the '70s, '80s and '90s, instead of waiting until it was too late. They're responsible for their own decline.
As it stands now, though, I wont buy a GM or Chrysler purely on principle. I didn't want the bailout, and they got it anyway. Now, they're both about to become government/union-owned entities and I simply refuse to support that, especially when so many dealers and investors are getting kicked to the curb.
And, Ford, if you're listening, I wont be buying that Mustang I really want if you join them.
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was starred
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
@FromaBuick6: Even though I'm Canadian, I don't like the idea of GM and Chrysler being owned by the Govt. assholes. And, as you said, it's too little too late.
Ford has stayed away from that, and their cars have been pretty good to me over the years.
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was starred
If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face was unstarred
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07/27/09
Let Nissan play. Maybe they'll come up with something interesting.
07/27/09
Actually I'm serious. They sell it at Booster Juice up here, and it's quite yummy, particularly when followed with a Mango Hurricane.
Hmm. Where are my keys?
07/27/09
So, will I be getting emails letting me know my vehicle will be unavailable from 6am to noon Saturday for server maintenance?
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Isn't it also the Renault Versa in Europe? Or did they change the name over there?
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@robot-shmobot: I would imagine the general form factor of a pickup truck or a van would be quite accommodating to an array of batteries. I would kind of agree with that approach, since you're basically starting completely over. Lots of heavy batteries need a big, heavy frame to support them, just like antique cars with the big honking straight eights. Ever seen a pre-World War II Cadillac?
Of course, I know the truth. It's because Chrysler has no intention of either competing with Toyota, or trying to sell any kind of compact anything. The Nardelli stink hasn't quite left the building yet.
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Will Rutger Hauer be driving? That'd be awesome.
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The question then becomes, "How the hell do we get over that?" Or maybe even, "Is it our job to get over that?"
I dunno. I'm just killing time until I can go home.
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As it stands now, though, I wont buy a GM or Chrysler purely on principle. I didn't want the bailout, and they got it anyway. Now, they're both about to become government/union-owned entities and I simply refuse to support that, especially when so many dealers and investors are getting kicked to the curb.
And, Ford, if you're listening, I wont be buying that Mustang I really want if you join them.
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Ford has stayed away from that, and their cars have been pretty good to me over the years.
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I know what Chrysler needs: two in the hat!
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On another note, guys; Bloodcopy?
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