In the end, it's about video clicks and monetization. They wanted to be able to post a video at the same time the others have to ride the frothy review buzz.
If you are hellbent on it, here's a charging adapter that will work with Level 2 home charging and Level 3 DCFC by adapting CCS1 to CCS2. The cable isn't cheap. : https://evchargeplus.com/shop/ccs-combo-1-to-ccs-combo-2-fast-charge-adapter/
That said, I had a friend relocate to Geneva from...
The Taycan can also be 800V, but still have it in parallel configuration. In speaking with the person I know (with 20+ years in the EV industry), he's far more knowledgable about this topic than I am.
Found one of my old convos with him:
Well if you split the pack and parallel the you need...
So that calculation is from me (in reddit) for the 160kw average through the 20-80% curve.
Someone I know works with Rivian on charging tech (been in the industry for a long time, so has worked with Tesla, Nissan, Kia Hyundai, GM, Apple (!?!), etc), and he mentioned to me that everyone uses...
As @DuckTruck mentioned, LG and FE interior were made for each other. That's the way to go if you have the opportunity. people who have seen the FE interior are enamored with it.
I would love inreach / iridium integrated service with topo and waypoint reporting. That said, once Kuiper/starlink/low orbit geosynchronous On 5G (att?), I'd love to have ubiquitous 5G coverage on N53 band. I wonder if the telecom module can be upgraded in the future to support such services
Word is that Ford has lent engineering and mfg support from some wholely owned subsidiaries to drive initial mfg ramp up.
I heard from some folks I know working with Rivian.
I'm placed my second reservation in August, and they said that orders placed that week are targeted for mid to late 2022. I think you'll get your truck a lot sooner
Most people I know subscribe to a ton of recurring services and are now accustomed to it. I was just thinking about this the other day
Multiple mobile phone lines.
Device data service (watches, tablets)
Alarm services (ADT, brinks, Ring, etc)
Music Streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, Apple...