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Comment on Lotus' Evija X laps the Nürburgring Nordschleife in under seven minutes in ~engineering
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Comment on IndyCar disqualifies Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin from St. Pete podium finishes in ~sports.motorsports
bengine LinkIt sounds like an honest mistake having pre-season testing software loaded for the first race of the season and they're not trying to fight it. Hard to believe any team would think they could get...It sounds like an honest mistake having pre-season testing software loaded for the first race of the season and they're not trying to fight it. Hard to believe any team would think they could get away with something like that for it to be intentional.
It's interesting to me that all three drivers had the incorrect software, but Newgarden and McLaughlin both used it to gain an advantage, while Will Power didn't. Did Will Power realize something was wrong, while the other two were on autopilot or something?
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Comment on US House approves $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan (gifted link) in ~news
bengine Link ParentFrom the various articles I've read it's a combination of him receiving national security briefings now that he's speaker, and that his son will soon be entering the naval academy. So finally...I'm also very curious about what influenced Johnson's hard flip on aid in a very short timeframe.
From the various articles I've read it's a combination of him receiving national security briefings now that he's speaker, and that his son will soon be entering the naval academy. So finally getting regular real intelligence reports, and realizing that his political actions could directly result in putting his son at risk.
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Comment on How Hertz’s bet on Teslas went horribly sideways in ~finance
bengine Link ParentYeah, I mean I can almost understand but it all seems so Rube Goldbergian to me, and at some point doesn't seem really related to electric cars. If someone runs out of fuel in their ICE car I...Yeah, I mean I can almost understand but it all seems so Rube Goldbergian to me, and at some point doesn't seem really related to electric cars. If someone runs out of fuel in their ICE car I wouldn't tell them to start towing an extra 100gal tank on a trailer, I'd ask why they didn't stop for fuel when they were running low. I'd rather spend a couple mins extra planning on charging stations for an unusual trip, rather than all the combined effort here.
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Comment on How Hertz’s bet on Teslas went horribly sideways in ~finance
bengine Link ParentIn my opinion, most of these "solutions" are more about can it be done rather than should it be done. The solar example has 1.2kW of panels which is absolute best case. Thousands of dollars, all...In my opinion, most of these "solutions" are more about can it be done rather than should it be done. The solar example has 1.2kW of panels which is absolute best case. Thousands of dollars, all the time, and hassle to be able to charge his car in 4-5 days? If that was sold as a product, nobody would be buying it. What's good for clicks on youtube don't always translate to real world workable solutions.
I think it's a lot better to understand the limitations of any product, your use cases and how well they align. You might need to adapt, or maybe it's not the right product for you right now.
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Comment on How Hertz’s bet on Teslas went horribly sideways in ~finance
bengine Link ParentThis is basically a range extender like in a Chevy Volt except trailers add huge amounts of aerodynamic drag and generators are expensive. The biggest portable generator at Home Depot can put out...This is basically a range extender like in a Chevy Volt except trailers add huge amounts of aerodynamic drag and generators are expensive.
The biggest portable generator at Home Depot can put out 12kW for $3500, but at highway speeds without a trailer it looks like a model 3 consumes 17kW. Pretending there aren't any conversion losses, and ignoring the huge trailer impact to range, that would get you to 1.5x range. But towing a trailer will wreck your aerodynamics, add weight, etc. so it could be 1.5-2x that power consumption so it's down to 1.35-1.45x range. A bigger generator would be better, but at that point they're not really portable for a small EV and are a lot more expensive (~$12k for a 30kW backup model). Also add in the hassle of storing this when not in use.
If you can't plan your trip around some charging stations it'd be much better just to rent an ICE car for those occasions.
- Generator used
- Power estimates from numbers on this website
- Example 30kW home backup
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Comment on 2024 Ford Ranger first drive review: A capable truck I don’t want to drive in ~transport
bengine Link ParentJust because your car can accelerate with a trailer doesn't mean it can stop it. Brakes are a huge part of tow ratings. You don't want find out only at the top of a hill that your car can't...Just because your car can accelerate with a trailer doesn't mean it can stop it. Brakes are a huge part of tow ratings. You don't want find out only at the top of a hill that your car can't reliably stop with the load you just pulled up it.
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Comment on Donald Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million US civil fraud judgment in ~news
bengine Link ParentSeizing assets from a business to cover a penalty isn't an irreversible action in the eyes of the courts. If assets are sized to cover a financial penalty, the then that action can be remedied if...Seizing assets from a business to cover a penalty isn't an irreversible action in the eyes of the courts. If assets are sized to cover a financial penalty, the then that action can be remedied if the judgement is reversed later on by writing them a check (plus interest, differential value, etc. depending on circumstances).
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Comment on An opinion on current technological trends in ~tech
bengine Link ParentAlso instead of being able to say no, it's always "not right now" or "remind me later". No, the answer is definitely no and don't ask again!Also instead of being able to say no, it's always "not right now" or "remind me later". No, the answer is definitely no and don't ask again!
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Comment on Volodymyr Zelenskyy in bind over how to draft more troops as Russian forces advance in ~news
bengine LinkWith all that's going on, it's not surprising to me that after 2 years their hurting for volunteers. The political part is more surprising to me. I wonder how much reluctance for draft extensions...With all that's going on, it's not surprising to me that after 2 years their hurting for volunteers. The political part is more surprising to me. I wonder how much reluctance for draft extensions are based on worries about General Syrskyi and Bakhmut.
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Comment on Price fixing by algorithm is still price fixing in ~finance
bengine Link ParentIt's semantics no? Is "$1 except 6am-10am it's $8" any different from "$8 except after 10am it's $1". It's like the BS arguments around net neutrality, they're not charging more for certain...It's semantics no? Is "$1 except 6am-10am it's $8" any different from "$8 except after 10am it's $1".
It's like the BS arguments around net neutrality, they're not charging more for certain services it's discounting the other services.
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Comment on World's fastest camera drone vs F1 car (ft. Max Verstappen) in ~sports.motorsports
bengine Link ParentUnfortunately I don't see this happening anytime soon for a real race. This thing was designed to barely make it one lap around so I doubt it would have the reliability or safety margins to ensure...Unfortunately I don't see this happening anytime soon for a real race. This thing was designed to barely make it one lap around so I doubt it would have the reliability or safety margins to ensure it wouldn't crash into the track or a car during a race.
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Comment on What is the "bible" of your hobby or activity? in ~hobbies
bengine Link ParentHave any examples? I'm familiar with DIN standards for components (nuts, screws, washers, etc.) but not any overall design ones.Have any examples? I'm familiar with DIN standards for components (nuts, screws, washers, etc.) but not any overall design ones.
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Comment on What is the "bible" of your hobby or activity? in ~hobbies
bengine Link ParentHonestly, this makes me want to read it more. I'm not a programmer by trade but some of my best lessons learned in programming have come from more experienced angry software engineers (angry at...the ramblings of a very angry man
Honestly, this makes me want to read it more. I'm not a programmer by trade but some of my best lessons learned in programming have come from more experienced angry software engineers (angry at code, or process and not me personally).
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Comment on Walmart buying TV-brand Vizio for its ad-fueling customer data in ~finance
bengine Link ParentThat's what I've done too, at least it works with my Samsung Q8 from a couple years ago. I tried blocking the ads from my network, but then the traffic skyrocketed so much from retries that I just...That's what I've done too, at least it works with my Samsung Q8 from a couple years ago. I tried blocking the ads from my network, but then the traffic skyrocketed so much from retries that I just reset it and never gave it any wireless info (also had to decline multiple TOS pages to be sure).
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Comment on Downtime due to sign up spam in ~tech
bengine LinkWould have been nice to see before/after to know how effective it was.Would have been nice to see before/after to know how effective it was.
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Comment on Joe Biden criticises US snack makers for ‘shrinkflation rip-off’ in ~food
bengine Link ParentFirst time in Germany I was surprised to see all the bar glassware had clear lines for volume, because you should know that you're getting what you paid for. In the US there's no way of knowing...First time in Germany I was surprised to see all the bar glassware had clear lines for volume, because you should know that you're getting what you paid for. In the US there's no way of knowing and lots of tricks can be played with glass shape to make it seem like you're getting more (tall slightly thinner "large" turns out to be the same volume as the shorter wider "small").
Simple, clear, and consumer friendly. In other words, something that'd never get passed here in the US.
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Comment on Waymo driverless car set on fire, destroyed by San Francisco crowd in ~transport
bengine Link ParentPostal banking really lines up with the love for the USPSPostal banking really lines up with the love for the USPS
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Comment on Waymo driverless car set on fire, destroyed by San Francisco crowd in ~transport
bengine Link ParentIt is exactly this, but it's also an excellent example of poor marketing of the idea.It is exactly this, but it's also an excellent example of poor marketing of the idea.
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Comment on Judge voids Elon Musk's "unfathomable" $56 billion Tesla pay package in ~finance
bengine Link ParentLoads of businesses see the Delaware Court of Chancery as a pro to incorporation in Delaware and not something to avoid. With it's history it's much easier to predict outcomes of court cases and...Loads of businesses see the Delaware Court of Chancery as a pro to incorporation in Delaware and not something to avoid. With it's history it's much easier to predict outcomes of court cases and more likely to have a fair or pro business outcome. I think Musk just wants the money that comes from being a public business but none of the accountability.
Also same court that was going to force him to buy Twitter as agreed instead of weaseling out of it, so axe to grind.
"We think it's got more to give" - maybe, but after watching that lap it seems hard to think there's a driver out there that's braver than this one but yet not so reckless they can't complete the lap.