Haven't checked email yet... don't want to.
Breakfast: a few sprouts of raw broccoli and a banana, and now (and the power fuelling this topic) coffee from my Bialetti.
That breakfast is unusual. I feel like I've been eating poorly lately, so I'm trying to make up for it. I'm reading more and more about blood sugar levels and how high = bad. I know the banana does me no favors here, but it's better than a donut.
My son is home today and tomorrow because of parent-teacher conferences. He's on his PC battling monsters. My appointment with his teachers is at 2pm today.
My morning so far
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I'm working on a general round-up of all the news on Volvo's EV efforts... a matrix of their EV models, present and future.
I put out a post yesterday about the EX90 and how to order one. They're due next year.
The EX90 is the heart of Volvo's EV effort. In my mind, when that's here, Volvo is an EV car company. Currently they're still an ICE manufacturer with a couple EV models. After the EX90, it's a different ballgame, a new day.
I put out a post yesterday about the EX90 and how to order one. They're due next year.
The EX90 is the heart of Volvo's EV effort. In my mind, when that's here, Volvo is an EV car company. Currently they're still an ICE manufacturer with a couple EV models. After the EX90, it's a different ballgame, a new day.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
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2004 V70 R [gone]
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BlackBart
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I'll drink some dark black tea on an empty stomach and wow I text too many people all at once....!!!!!!!!
I'm disappointed the Golf-sized and sharp looking ID.3 is never coming to America. We only drive trukx.
The Honda E is not coming to America.
The revived Fiat 500e (quite a good car actually) will come to NA next year. Maybe too small for a lot of people, but a perfect city car.
A revised electric Mini Cooper is coming back to the US.
I'm disappointed the Golf-sized and sharp looking ID.3 is never coming to America. We only drive trukx.
The Honda E is not coming to America.
The revived Fiat 500e (quite a good car actually) will come to NA next year. Maybe too small for a lot of people, but a perfect city car.
A revised electric Mini Cooper is coming back to the US.
ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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BlackBart
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https://jalopnik.com/volvo-ex90-electri ... 1850207983
Comes with many antennas and cameras.
I still like the graphic of the prototype.....
Comes with many antennas and cameras.
I still like the graphic of the prototype.....
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ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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Sveedy
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Looks like the suicide doors didn't make it to production. That would have been cool !
Try to learn life's bad lessons vicariously through others.
1996 850 Turbo GLH ( Goes Like Hell )
1999 V70 GLT
1996 850 Turbo GLH ( Goes Like Hell )
1999 V70 GLT
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BlackBart
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It haz cool but complicated headlights......
https://jalopnik.com/2024-volvo-ex90-el ... 1850208883
https://jalopnik.com/2024-volvo-ex90-el ... 1850208883
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ex-1984 245T wagon
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
1994 850T5 wagon
2004 XC70 wagon BlackBetty
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Sveedy
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Good golly miss molly ! A few of mine still use 1157 bulbs. 
Wondering what that bar is protruding from under the rear seat.....
Wondering what that bar is protruding from under the rear seat.....
Try to learn life's bad lessons vicariously through others.
1996 850 Turbo GLH ( Goes Like Hell )
1999 V70 GLT
1996 850 Turbo GLH ( Goes Like Hell )
1999 V70 GLT
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abscate
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Jesus wept!
Empty Nester
A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
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A Captain in a Sea of Estrogen
1999-V70-T5M56 2005-V70-M56 1999-S70 VW T4 XC90-in-Red
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volvolugnut
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Looks like the shin knocker.
Those doors must interlock at the open end to provide side impact strength.
volvolugnut
The Fleet:
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.
Volvo: 2001 V70 T5, 1986 244DL, 1983 245DL, 1975 245DL, 1959 PV544, multiple Volvo parts cars.
Mercedes: 2001 E320, 1973 280, 1974 280C, 1989 300E, 1988 300TE, 1979 300TD, parts cars.
2009 Smart Passion
Ford: 1977 F350, 1964 F150 (2), 1938 Tudor Sedan
Farmall tractors: 1956 400 Diesel, 1946 A
And others.