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2024 Ford Explorer Redesign, Specs, Release Date

2024 Ford Explorer Redesign, Specs, Release Date – The first iteration of the Ford Explorer debuted for the 1991 model year and set the SUV market on fire. For its fourth year on the market, the current Explorer has offered customers several desirable features, including a third-row seat, an athletic appearance, and a choice between three engines. It’s a capable vehicle that can easily carry a…

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My media this week (17-23 Mar 2024)

incredible art by harrydarlington

📚 STUFF I READ 📚

🥰 Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears (Michael Schulman, author; Charlie Thurstonn, narrator) - definitely interesting and an enjoyable read. What mainly struck me was that things now are pretty much same as it ever was: the producers have always been horrible to the talent; the academy, despite two serious efforts to course correct, has always been conservative/racist/misogynist, etc.

😍 In Name Only (BootsnBlossoms, Kryptaria) - 84K, 00Q - reread of this fandom classic/forever fave where Bond is 007 & Q is a participant in The Marketplace - love the way this explores Bond wrestling with concepts utterly unknown to him but also his own desires

🙂 Not With a Whimper, But a Bang (emptydistractions, seleneheart) - 46K, urban fantasy AU, dragon!Bucky - read for stucky bookclub - satisfactory read, some intriguing worldbuilding

😊 red wine supernova (donderwolk) - 91K, hocky rpf, one of them had to retire early from the NHL due to a chronic migraine condition, the other's a ceramcist who teaches a local rec center class. Very entertaining read, good quality angst. I enjoyed the characterizations very much

💖💖 +200K of shorter fic so shout out to these I really loved 💖💖

Sourwood Mountain (Pennyplainknits) - Stranger Things: Munson Family Feels, 5K - great fic with a genius premise and badass munson family feelings

For Which The First Was Made (leupagus) - Agatha Christie's Marple: Jane/Gabriel, 35K - great Miss Marple fic; as I told the author, I never pictured Miss Marple with a boytoy but after reading this fic and watching the inspiration for it, my mind has been EXPANDED. plus I love an epistolary story!

Interrupted Heists, Dentist Visits, and Other Romantic Dates For Your Fake Husband (Kiraly) - Original Work: OMCs, 7K - very fun original fic with two (opposing) sidekicks hitting it off & getting married for insurance reasons

📺 STUFF I WATCHED 📺

D20: Tiny Heist - s4, e4-6

D20: Fantasy High: Junior Year - "A Very Merry Moonar Yulenear" (s21, e11)

D20: Adventuring Party - "Chutes and Ladders" (s16, e11)

D20: Pirates of Leviathan - s7, e1-6

🎧 PODCASTS 🎧

Under the Influence - When You're This Big, They Call you Mister

Vibe Check - Hey, Sis: featuring Regina King

Short Wave - A Tale Of Two Bengali Physicists

WikiHole - Leprechauns (with MUNA!)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - A Mission to find a Meteor with Amir Siraj

NPR's Book of the Day - Christine Blasey Ford tells her own story in 'One Way Back'

Today, Explained - How gangs took over Haiti

Consider This from NPR - A $418 Million Settlement Could Change U.S. Home Buying. But Who Benefits?

99% Invisible #574 - The Monster Under the Sink

Short Wave - Syphilis Cases Are Rising In Babies. Illinois Has A Potential Solution

Vibe Check - Till The Wheels Fall Off

Throughline - Radiolab: Worst. Year. Ever

Imaginary Worlds - Mother-in-Law of Oz

Twenty Thousand Hertz+ - Hans Zimmer's Remote Control

Today, Explained - Can Congress ban TikTok?

Throughline - The Great Textbook War

The Atlas Obscura Podcast - Marching through the galaxy with Dr. Moiya McTier

Shedunnit - The Tea Leaf

Ologies - Field Trip: Alie’s Mystery Surgery!

Dear Prudence - My Parents Are Flaunting Their Wealth While I’m Drowning in Debt. Help!

Pop Culture Happy Hour - Road House And What's Making Us Happy

It's Been a Minute - Brittany talks bad accents and bad sex

Short Wave - The Evolutionary Mystery Of Menopause … In Whales

Switched on Pop - Rhapsody in Blue, Reimagined

Strong Songs - Strong Covers, Vol. 3

Imaginary Worlds - Class of '84: When Cyber Was Punk

Consider This from NPR - Stephen King Has Ruled The Horror Genre For 50 Years. But Is It Art?

Worlds Beyond Number - WWW #2: The Naming of Things

Worlds Beyond Number: Fireside - Fireside Chat for WWW ep002 The Naming of Things

Art of History - Art History Horror Story: The Nightmare

🎶 MUSIC 🎶

Eddie Cochran

CREDITS: Sharon Sheeley

My Baby Love

R&B Diva Classics

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984, Steven Spielberg)

15/03/2024

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a 1984 adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the second installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, a prequel to the film Raiders of the Lost Ark, with Harrison Ford reprising the title role. After arriving in India, desperate villagers ask Indiana Jones to find a mystical stone and save their children from a Thuggee cult that practices child slavery, black magic, and human sacrifice rituals honoring the goddess Kali.

Not wanting to present the Nazis as villains again, George Lucas, executive producer and co-writer, decided to treat this film as a prequel.

The film was released on May 23, 1984, to financial success, but initial reviews were mixed, criticizing its darker elements, strong violence and gore, as well as Capshaw's performance as Willie Scott; however, critical opinion improved over time, citing the film's intensity and imagination. In response to the film's more violent sequences, and with similar complaints about Gremlins, Spielberg suggested that the MPAA change its rating system, which it did within two months of the film's release, creating a new PG-13 rating. It won the Academy Award for best special effects.

A sequel, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade followed in 1989.

In 1935 Indiana Jones survives an assassination attempt by poisoning by Lao Che, a Shanghai crime boss and businessman who hired him to recover the remains of Emperor Nurhaci. With his young orphaned Chinese sidekick, Short "Shorty" Round, and a nightclub singer, Willie Scott, Indy escapes Shanghai on a cargo plane, unaware that the plane is owned by Lao Che. While the three sleep, the pilots dump the fuel and escape with parachutes, leaving the plane to crash into the Himalayas.

They are welcomed by the inhabitants of a impoverished Indian village, who ask for their help to recover the sacred stone (shivalinga) stolen from their shrine, together with their missing children, by evil forces in the nearby Pankot Palace. The inhabitants had prayed to the god Shiva for help, and when they saw Jones they believed him to be their savior.

Deviating on the road to Delhi, Indy, Willy and Shorty receive a warm welcome at Pankot Palace and are allowed to stay overnight as guests, partaking in a sumptuous, but revolting, banquet hosted by the young maharajah. His officials reject Indy's theory that the Thuggee cult is responsible for the poor village's fate. Indy discovers a secret tunnel in Willie's bedroom and sets out to explore it, overcoming a series of pitfalls. Eventually Indy, Willie and Shorty find the Temple of Evil, where they witness a human sacrifice made in the name of the goddess Kali.

Thuggee high priest Mola Ram forces Indy to drink Kali's blood, which puts him into a trance state where he mindlessly serves the cult. After recovering the stones, saving Willie and freeing the children, Indy fights a huge overseer, who is dragged into a crusher, crushed to death.

Then they come to a precarious suspension bridge over a crocodile-infested river, where they are surrounded by Thugs. Thanks to the intervention of Captain Blumburt and the army sent by the maharajah, Jones, Willie and Shorty are saved and the surviving Thugs are cornered and arrested by other soldiers.

From the first discussions regarding Indiana Jones, George Lucas expressed his intention to produce a trilogy and requested Steven Spielberg's commitment to direct three films. The first episode of the saga, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), had only been released in cinemas for a couple of weeks when plans began for the sequel, which actually turned out to be a prequel, being set a year before the previous film.

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Smart Growth: Cost-Saving Expansion Tactics for Startups

Staff Augmentation: A Key Strategy in 2024 Staff augmentation has become a solid part of smart workforce management across many sectors in 2024. Let's explore how various fields are using this strategy to stay ahead and flexible. 

Technology and IT: Staff Augmentation Leaders 72% of IT companies in 2024 embrace staff augmentation significantly (TechPulse survey). For example, Amazon and Google use augmented teams for specialty projects in machine learning and AI, while OpenAI developed GPT-5 by expanding their team with worldwide experts. 

Healthcare: Remote Powerhouses 65% of U.S. hospitals use augmented staff for telehealth services (American Hospital Association). A notable case study is the Mayo Clinic's AI-centered diagnostic tool, which merged data scientists, medical researchers, and UI/UX designers, now helping doctors in real-time diagnosis across 50 countries. 

Finance and Fintech: Creativity Meets Compliance 58% of fintech startups deploy augmented staff for blockchain development and cybersecurity (2024 FinTech Trends report). For instance, Revolut's advanced fraud detection systems complied with varied financial regulations and employed experts from many countries. 

E-commerce and Retail: Personal Touch 81% of online retailers apply staff augmentation for AI-guided personalization engines (Global E-commerce Report). Amazon's recommendation system revamp used augmented diverse skills, improving personalization accuracy by 37%. 

Education: New Learning Ways 92% of universities offer some kind of online learning, and 43% rely heavily on augmented staff for technical support or course development (Higher Education Technology Outlook 2024). Coursera's AI-driven learning platform involved collaboration of AI specialists, subject matter experts, and instructional designers, adjusting to learners' unique styles. 

Manufacturing: Staff Augmentation at the Helm Tesla's predictive maintenance advancement for Gigafactories incorporated IoT and data science specialists, boosting overall efficiency by 15% and cutting downtime by 28%. 

Media and Entertainment: Changing Game 77% of media companies use augmented staff for specialized content creation and platform development. Netflix's interactive series added game developers and interactive narrative experts, creating an immersive viewing experience. 

Energy and Sustainability: Going Green 61% of energy companies employ augmented staff for renewable energy projects and smart grid development. Siemens' wind turbine efficiency breakthrough improved energy output by 23% in low-wind conditions. 

Telecommunications: The 5G Rollout 85% of telecom companies use augmented teams for IoT connectivity solutions and 5G implementation, overcoming geographical and technical obstacles, and enhancing coverage in rural locations. 

Automotive and Transportation: Green and Autonomous Progress 73% of auto manufacturers use augmented staff for EV battery technology and autonomous driving systems. Ford's new battery development combined battery chemists and AI experts, extending range by 40% and cutting charging time in half. 

Conclusion: Welcome to the Augmented Future Staff augmentation is vital for businesses to remain agile and competitive in 2024. Successful companies blend core teams with augmented specialists. The trend is bound to become more seamless and AI-driven. Embracing this model is crucial for thriving in a constantly changing, global world.

 Is your company ready to embrace this new reality of staff augmentation as the future of work?"

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Safety Net

February 3, 2024

Not long after I arrived in Calhoun, my oldest brother, Billy, came to visit me.  We were quite a pair: me feeling completely overwhelmed by my new house and my new hospital and my new enormous black cloud of debt, and him working through some tough relationship issues. We talked a lot. We worked out at the gym. We ate egg white omelets at Huddle House. We philosophized. We did some farm calls together. We reflected. We whined. 

As I listened to Billy describe the depths of his unhappiness and the extent of his hopelessness, I remember thinking to myself, “Just DO something, damnit, even if it is wrong. At least do something.”  That didn’t seem very nice to say out loud, though, so I tried to phrase it more diplomatically.  “If you don’t like where you are, in your relationship, in your life, in your job…then leave. It’s that simple.”  

And sitting out by my pool on a clear night with the future ahead of us both, it did seem simple...“If you don’t like where you are…then leave. It’s that simple.” 

For whatever reason, that phrase stuck with him and it stuck with me, too. We have repeated it to each other many times throughout the years since that first visit, both as a reminder to each other and a reminder to ourselves: if you don’t like it, change it. We have each, in turn, made sudden drastic changes in our lives when we suddenly realized how unhappy we were in certain spaces, with certain people, in certain jobs.

But here is the secret of saying that phrase, and making it true: you have to believe that you can make something new work for you…and for most of us, that belief requires a strong safety net.

….

Many years before...

......

The summer after my first year of college I decided to get in my car and drive around the US. I packed up my little Ford Mustang with my tent inside and my bicycle on a rack on the trunk and I drove everywhere I wanted to go.  I didn’t really have a destination in mind, I just wanted to be out, exploring, getting away from my parents and the house in Maryland which suddenly, inexplicably, felt so confining after a year at college.  I mostly roamed from park to park but also relative to relative. Usually I called a few hours or maybe a day in advance...”Hey...I’m in Ohio, can I come stay for a day or two?” No one, not one single relative, said no. They all, even some I hadn’t seen in 15 years, took me in and made me welcome and asked me to stay longer. 

It was an amazing summer adventure...bouncing from the safety net of my parents’ house to the safety net of my casual independence to the safety net of relatives.

......

A few years later

…..

My middle brother, Mike, once left his job and drove two hours through a blinding snow storm to rescue me after I had been involved in a multiple-vehicle accident on I-81 in western Virginia that totaled my SUV, killed my dog and left me with a gash across my forehead and a profound sense of how lucky I was to be alive. And while I can’t fall asleep in moving vehicles any more, and I still have an ugly scar on my forehead.... I also still have the memory of my brother riding out to my rescue.

......

Much later

…..

When finances were really tight at the hospital, sometime in the early 2000s, my mom saw how stressed out and constantly on-edge I was and wrote me a check for $7000 (the amount of the monthly hospital loan payment). As she handed it to me she said, “I know you won’t ask for help when you need it, so hold onto this and use it whenever you need it but don’t want to ask.”   That check hung on my corkboard above my desk from that day until the day I sold the hospital. I was lucky that I never needed to use it, and lucky that I had a parent that could afford to write a check that big and was generous enough to give it. Knowing the check was hanging there, ready, made a huge difference in how I worried about the day-to-day issues of the time.

......

Always

…..

I could give you a thousand examples of how my family is there for each other, always. Yes, we fight sometimes, and yes we are extremely dysfunctional...but I think every family is dysfunctional in some way. But no matter what, we are all there for each other every single day, and we all know that there are people out there to catch us if we fall.  Financially.  Emotionally, Physically.

II

It wasn’t until I was old enough to have been out in the world a bit that I began to realize how very, very privileged I have been, and how most of the world is not this lucky. People without a safety net often do not have the luxury of just “leaving” the lives they feel stuck in. Unhappy situations continue for some people because without the unhesitating certainty of a safety net, they believe they are one stupid decision away from falling, and crashing, and burning. 

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Margaret Kawharu

(21/02/2024)

On our third day, we were introduced to Margaret Kawharu who is a descendant from Ngati Whatua and who is also a massive Maori advocate. She gave us a presentation about Te Tiriti o Waitangi or Treaty of Waitangi. She told us about how her grandfather was one of the people who helped translate the Maori treaty into its English translation. She told us about how the treaty’s Maori translation and English Translation were very different as the treaty didn’t exactly specify what the Maori people were agreeing to. The British essentially took advantage of this and took control of the land which the Maori didn’t exactly fully agree to. Maori people wanted to be independent while the colonizers wanted all the resources and for Queen Victoria to have authority over the land which caused multiple disputes and issues. Margaret told us that the Maori people were a self-governing colony. When the British settlers arrived, much of the land and its native inhabitants were all burned down to make way for farmlands which caused more issues as the Maori people were very protective and considered multiple sites to be sacred. She also showed us a clip of the car company Ford culturally appropriating the Tamoko and using it for their own aesthetics within their own car designs which I found was extremely problematic as I do know that every Tamoko has their own meanings and is not to be taken lightly. Polynesian culture was and still is constantly appropriated through their clothing and especially their tattoos (Tamoko/Tatau) which held significant meaning to each pattern.Her presentation led to me to my belief that the New Zealand government should uphold and respect what was said in the treaty as Aotearoa’s environment is constantly pillaged without holding any thoughts about the consequences and problems that may arise from constantly building farmlands and destroying our waterways. What can we do about it?, we can help protect our own native bushes by raising awareness about the destruction of our environment and if possible, joining environmental groups that help replant our native wildlife and trees so our own surroundings can be as pleasant and as safe as it was, thus creating a more positive change for our future.

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Book Review #29 of 2024--

Faking It with #41 by Piper Rayne. Rating: 3.75 stars.

Read from May 3rd to 6th.

If we could figure out the things that I do and don't enjoy with Romance novels, that would be great. Because I was so surprised to find that I really enjoyed this one. Obviously, I enjoy reading Romance novels or I would just stop, but it seems like I can't get a handle on whether I'll like the one I'm about to read when I'm going into it. I just don't know my tastes. This one was a fake dating Romance so we shouldn't be shocked that this has been my favorite hockey Romance in a hot second.

We have a hockey player who comes from a wealthy family and his wealthy family's head of PR getting together for a fake relationship in order to save his reputation and allow a deal to go through for his father's company. I've enjoyed rich people drama, I like hockey, I love fake dating, let's go. I had read the first book in this series (My Lucky #13) and liked but didn't really love it AND after buying this one on Kindle I found out that it was Ford's book. In book one, Ford is a player and I really didn't like how crass and over the top he was. In this book however? Ford has changed in a real way due to circumstances that are kind of beyond his control and this new Ford Jacobs? Hell. Yes. Is he still a bit crass? Is he still a bit over the top? Yes and Yes. But the hero has to win over the heroine in this one and I just love it. He has to prove that he's changed and she has to cope with some baggage from her past. It was so good.

My main problem with this one was that any time I wanted the book to explore something we would flip the page and move on. It's not surprising that a hockey Romance comes until 300 pages, but I'm a girl who literally complained a few years ago because 750 page Fantasy novel was not long enough. If the central relationship in a Romance is good, I could read an additional 50...100...200 pages of it. I will eat it up. So, when I didn't get to connect as much with the characters or experience the things that I wanted them to explore, it left me wanting more. Which I guess is a good thing. I do want to dive into this author writing duo's backlist (which is extensive) and also decide if I want to read any of the other guys' stories in this series.

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One of the Greatest Westerns Ever Made Is Now Streaming After Decades in the Wilderness

After Years of Inaccessibility, Maggie Greenwald's "The Ballad of Little Jo" Is Newly Available on Blu-Ray And Streaming — Here's Why That's a Cause For Celebration.

— By Jim Hemphill | March 25, 2024

'The Ballad of Little Jo'Fine Line Features

Throughout most of the 1980s the Western was assumed to be a dead genre, certainly compared to the central role it once played in Hollywood’s construction of a national mythology. While there were occasional outliers like Lawrence Kasdan‘s “Silverado” and Clint Eastwood‘s “Pale Rider,” for the most part the responsibility the genre had to reflect and shape American values was taken up by either science fiction movies like “The Terminator” (which fulfilled the Western’s function as an exploration of the changes wrought on society by evolving technology) or urban cop films like “48HRS.” and Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” sequels, which transposed the form’s archetypes and moral questions to a contemporary setting. Although the decade closed out with the successful “Young Guns,” that film was an anomaly whose success probably had more to do with its cast of attractive teen idols.

Then something funny happened in the early ’90s: Right as Hollywood seemed to have given up on the Western, it came roaring back with a vengeance and yielded the most varied, complex, and satisfying group of films since the glory days of John Ford and Delmer Daves. The box office and awards success of Kevin Costner’s “Dances With Wolves” in 1990, followed by Clint Eastwood’s triumphant return to the genre in 1992 with “Unforgiven,” suddenly made Westerns commercially viable again, and filmmakers who had been biding their time were able to will their dream projects into production. Lawrence Kasdan returned to the genre for the underrated and ambitious “Wyatt Earp,” Walter Hill made two of his best films with “Geronimo: An American Legend” and “Wild Bill,” and talented directors like Jim Jarmusch (“Dead Man”), Sam Raimi (“The Quick and the Dead”), and Melvin Van Peebles (“Posse”) made Westerns as different from each other — and as equally nourishing — as one might expect.

One of the best of the ’90s Westerns has also been one of the most difficult to see, but a special edition Blu-ray release in December and a streaming premiere this month have rescued it from years of inaccessibility. When writer-director Maggie Greenwald‘s “The Ballad of Little Jo” was released in 1993, its relationship to the other Westerns of the time was a bit of a coincidence — Greenwald had written the script before “Unforgiven” — but there’s no question that her film, like the best 1950s Westerns of Budd Boetticher, Howard Hawks, and Sam Fuller, benefited from the comparisons and contrasts enabled by being part of a recognizable tradition. Like those directors, Greenwald was brilliant at using the language of the Western as a shorthand, expressing her point of view not only by what she depicted and how but by where her treatment of the material paid tribute to the Westerns that had come before and where it deviated.

“The Ballad of Little Jo” is based on the true story of a society woman (played brilliantly by Suzy Amis in a performance that deserves to be spoken of in the same breath with James Stewart’s work in the Anthony Mann Westerns) who, shunned by her family after giving birth out of wedlock, rides West and reinvents herself as a man – Josephine Monaghan becomes “Little Jo” Monaghan, a successful sheep farmer who, like the characters in “Shane,” “Heaven’s Gate,” and dozens (hundreds?) of other earlier Westerns, defends her land against an evil corporation. Along the way, she sidesteps the advances of a young woman who sees her as a potential husband and carries on a romance with a Chinese laborer (the only person who knows her true gender) while becoming friends with a guide and mentor named Badger, played by Bo Hopkins in a role that can’t help but evoke associations with Sam Peckinpah’s “The Wild Bunch.”

The casting of Hopkins gives the viewer a clue to what Greenwald is up to, as she slyly references and honors not only Peckinpah but a whole history of American Westerns at the same time that she finds new directions for the genre. Much as Hopkins retains the strengths of his performances in Westerns like “The Wild Bunch,” “The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing,” and “The Culpepper Cattle Co.” while also revealing new layers of sensitivity, the film as a whole delivers the satisfactions of Westerns — “The Magnificent Seven,” “The Gunfighter,” “Shane” — that explore both the liberation of a life defined by rugged individualism and its limitations, but deepens and expands on the mythology. Part of this is inherent in the premise, and most of it is due to Greenwald’s probing intelligence and unerring visual sense.

Suzy Amis, 1993, “The Ballad of Little Jo”©Fine Line Features/Courtesy Everett Collection

Most Westerns are about masculinity and how America defines what it means to “be a man,” and many of the best entries in the genre have been films that delve into the contradictions and complexities of the question. By telling the story of a woman who lives her life as a man in the old West, Greenwald explores traditional ideas of masculinity and femininity through a different lens than just about every other Western ever made, even ostensibly female-driven works like “Bad Girls” and “The Quick and the Dead” which, while both have considerable strengths, don’t really engage with the issue on a deep level. Like most Westerns, “The Ballad of Little Jo” takes place in a world where maleness is glorified as a source of power and progress, a fact that Greenwald sharply interrogates via the unique perspective Little Jo’s character provides. Greenwald asks the viewer to consider and reconsider ideas many Westerns (and American films in general) take for granted by posing two simple questions: What does Little Jo gain by becoming a man, and what does she lose?

Greenwald uses familiar conventions both the traditional way and with a spin that gives them a whole new dimension. One of the hoariest cliches in the Western, for example, is that of the “redemptive woman,” the schoolmarm or minister’s sister who exists in the movie to civilize the hero and help him assimilate into society. In “Little Jo,” the redemptive woman is a man, but by making him Chinese — and therefore “lesser” and isolated in the eyes of the white men in the film — Greenwald plays with ideas of power, gender, race, and economics (Jo’s lover works as her handyman) and explores how they intersect in fluid and fascinating ways. The ways in which the viewer is expected to understand these issues are irrevocably affected by seeing them through the eyes of a woman who is pretending to be a man; long before the end of the movie, the line between “male” virtues and “female” ones — a defining feature of many classical Westerns — has been satisfyingly and provocatively blurred.

The pleasures of the film are not merely or even primarily ideological; part of Greenwald’s greatness is how organically woven into the narrative these ideas are. There’s nothing anachronistic about the film, even though, like all great period movies, it’s an equally valuable reflection of the time in which it takes place, the time of its release, and the time in which you’re watching it. Greenwald has the confidence not to force or overstate her ideas but just sets the drama in motion and lets the audience draw their own conclusions.

From left, Rene Auberjonois, Suzy Amis, 1993, “The Ballad of Little Jo” ©Fine Line Features/courtesy Everett/Everett Collection

She also provides a textured and expressive visual experience for the viewer that makes “The Ballad of Little Jo” one of the most purely gorgeous independent films of its era, and also a Western with a distinct look. Other directors had taken pleasure in the small details and nuances of day-to-day living in the old West — Robert Altman in “McCabe and Mrs. Miller,” Walter Hill in “The Long Riders,” Budd Boetticher in his detailed depictions of what it really meant to be a cowboy tending to a horse — but Greenwald takes it as far as anyone ever did, focusing not only on where Little Jo lives, but how and why, and how the simultaneously beautiful and forbidding landscape informs her choices. The movie is filled with specific pieces of costume and production design that allow the viewer to ponder the frontier existence in all its particulars, not just its sweeping vistas; it’s an intimate approach that perfectly complements Greenwald’s efforts for us to see everything through Jo’s perspective.

At the same time, “The Ballad of Little Jo” has a sweeping, epic quality that belies its limited budget, as well as a giddy embrace of some of the Western’s most basic pleasures. When Little Jo, in a sense, “conquers” her territory and succeeds on both her own terms and society’s, it’s immensely satisfying, and her sense of freedom is intoxicating. Yet just as Gregory Peck in “The Gunfighter” or the guns for hire in “The Magnificent Seven” are trapped in their roles, Jo is trapped by successfully becoming a man — she can’t escape her role any more than Steve McQueen could escape his. Greenwald ends the film with an allusion to another great Western, John Ford’s “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance,” with her own take on the idea that “when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” Like everything else in the film, Greenwald’s perspective on this topic is complex, ambivalent, and, to a degree, open-ended, inviting the audience to continue the discussion after the film is over.

In a sense, Greenwald is doing what the best Western directors have always done despite the “revisionist” label erroneously attached to the ’90s films in the genre. The best Western directors have always been revisionist — John Ford cleverly subverted the idea of the redemptive woman back in 1939, for example, when he made her a prostitute in the same movie where he made the villain the most extreme representative of capitalist philosophy. Like “Stagecoach” — or “Red River,” or “High Noon,” or “Buck and the Preacher,” or any of the other all-time great Westerns — “The Ballad of Little Jo” looks both back and forward.

Also like those films, it’s a singular personal statement. Given that Greenwald was the first woman to write and direct a wide-release American Western in the sound era, it’s hard not to draw parallels between her own journey and Little Jo’s, forging her way forward in a male-dominated field and choosing what to retain and what to discard — and like her heroine, showing everyone else how it’s done. One doesn’t need to know anything about Greenwald or the production history of her film or even its context as a ’90s Western to enjoy it, though; it stands on its own as a masterpiece that has always deserved to be better known and more easily accessed. Its renewed availability is a cause for celebration and an opportunity to rediscover an American classic.

“The Ballad of Little Jo” is currently streaming at Kino Film Collection and is available on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.

[imarcmarketreport]

Autonomous Vehicle Market Share, Size, Report, Growth, Trends and Opportunity 2024-2032

IMARC Group's report titled "Autonomous Vehicle Market Report by Component (Hardware, Software and Services), Level of Automation (Level 3, Level 4, Level 5), Application (Transportation and Logistics, Military and Defense), and Region 2024-2032". The global autonomous vehicle market size reached US$ 81.0 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,171.6 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 33.5% during 2024-2032.

For an in-depth analysis, you can refer sample copy of the report: https://www.imarcgroup.com/autonomous-vehicle-market/requestsample

Factors Affecting the Growth of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry:

Technological Innovations:

The integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), sensor technologies, and computer vision, to enhance the capabilities of self-driving cars is propelling the growth of the market. In line with this, AI algorithms enable vehicles to process vast amounts of data from sensors and make real-time decisions. Furthermore, advancements in light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and radar systems benefit in improving the accuracy and reliability of object detection, allowing autonomous vehicles to navigate complex environments, including challenging weather conditions.

Rising Focus on Enhanced Safety:

The increasing focus on enhanced safety and convenience among individuals is contributing to the growth of the market. Apart from this, self-driving cars have the potential to reduce accidents caused by human error. Additionally, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) equipped in autonomous vehicles monitor the surroundings and react faster than human drivers, mitigating the risk of collisions. Besides this, autonomous vehicles are designed to operate with a high degree of precision, minimizing the risk associated with human errors, such as distracted driving, fatigue, or impaired judgment.    

Regulatory Changes:

Governing agencies of various countries are implementing comprehensive guidelines and standards to ensure enhanced safety of individuals, which is supporting the growth of the market. In line with this, regulations comprise various aspects, including vehicle safety, liability, cybersecurity, data privacy, and testing protocols. Furthermore, governing authorities are working on establishing a consistent framework that addresses various complexities. Apart from this, certification processes are being established to ensure that autonomous vehicle manufacturers meet these safety standards. This involves rigorous testing and validation of autonomous systems, including the ability to handle complex real-world scenarios.  

Leading Companies Operating in the Global Autonomous Vehicle Industry:

AB Volvo

AUDI Aktiengesellschaft (Volkswagen Group)

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Daimler AG

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Tesla Inc.

Toyota Motor Corporation

Uber Technologies Inc.

Waymo LLC (Alphabet Inc.)

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Autonomous Vehicle Market Report Segmentation:

By Component:

Hardware

Software and Services

Software and services represent the largest segment due to the rising focus on enhancing the capabilities, safety, and functionality of autonomous vehicles.    

By Level of Automation:

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 3 holds the biggest market share as it provides a balance between autonomous driving convenience and the need for human oversight.  

By Application:

Transportation and Logistics

Military and Defense

Transportation and logistics account for the largest market share on account of the increasing need for more efficient last-mile delivery solutions.   

Regional Insights:

North America: (United States, Canada)

Asia Pacific: (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)

Europe: (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)

Latin America: (Brazil, Mexico, Others)

Middle East and Africa

North America enjoys the leading position in the autonomous vehicle market, which can be attributed to the rising adoption of personal cars to travel conveniently.

Global Autonomous Vehicle Market Trends:

Autonomous vehicles generate vast amounts of data that can be used for various purposes, including traffic management, urban planning, and predictive maintenance. The utilization of this data can improve overall transportation systems. In addition, ride-sharing companies and mobility service providers are adopting autonomous vehicles to reduce labor costs and increase operational efficiency.

Autonomous vehicles benefit in lowering the overall cost of transportation through improved fuel efficiency, reduced accident-related expenses, and optimized routes. Besides this, autonomous vehicles provide accessible and reliable transportation options for various sectors.

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2024 Ford Explorer Review

The Ford Explorer has more than three decades of history under its belt, and its lasting appeal is firmly rooted in Ford's commitment to innovation and evolution. While the Explorer has benefited from frequent updates throughout its history, no changes have been introduced for the 2024 model year. The 2024 Ford Explorer has a strong, athletic look established by its bold dimensions and deeply accented sides. Over the front end, you will find a small grille stacked on top of a beefy fender. The horizontally running LED headlights link to the grille. Some exterior gear available or standard on the Explorer are 18-inch alloy wheels or larger, a hands-free power liftgate, roof rails, heated side mirrors, keyless access, rain-sensing wipers, and others.

Two engine systems are available with the 2024 Ford Explorer. The lower trims continue to receive 300 horsepower from a four-cylinder, 2.3-liter engine. The upper trims have a 400-horsepower, V6, turbo 3.0-liter engine. Both engine systems include a 10-speed auto transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard across most of the trims. However, the Timberline trim level comes with standard all-wheel drive.

The 2024 Explorer is a three-row SUV with exciting differences in materials and features across its eight trim levels. The base trim level is well-appointed with satellite radio, an 8-inch touch display screen, FordPass Connect, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. At higher trim levels, the Explorer could also offer second-row captain's chairs, a push-button ignition, a surround-view camera system, a wireless phone charger, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, leather upholstery, a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen, a heated steering wheel, and others.

There are also numerous standard safety features in the 2024 Explorer. These are trailer sway damping, forward collision mitigation, lane departure mitigation, rear parking sensors, and a blind-spot monitor. Additional safety features in select higher trim levels include adaptive cruise control, evasive steering assistance, lane keeping, front parking sensors, and rear auto braking.

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A masterpiece of significant updates to the latest Ford Explorer model, of course this did not escape the FordTrend news. In its newest generation in 2025 Ford Explorer has seen a major redesign showing that the Screen Wars won’t be slowing down any time soon. Ford is overhauling the interior of its iconic Explorer for 2025, as well as the infotainment system and, of course, the price.

The ’25 Explorer also receives cosmetic upgrades, including a redesigned grille and headlamps that help distinguish it from current models.

The revised interior of the Explorer 25 is the most notable difference between the two models. The infotainment system will be controlled by a standard 13.2-inch media screen flanked by a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. This new infotainment screen also runs a revamped infotainment system known as the Digital Experience.

The 2025 Ford Explorer will provide clients with a fresh digital experience when interacting with the SUV’s infotainment system. The three-row SUV will cost $41,220, up from the current $38,455 beginning price. Ford claims the redesigned Explorer will touch dealer lots in the second quarter of 2024.

This new method is intended to give users more ways to engage with their Explorer’s screen. It also includes Google Maps and a customised version of Asphalt Nitro 2 while parked. You can also use the media screen to browse the internet while parked.

The exterior appearance upgrades are as expected: a revamped front fascia with a new grille and headlights. The new grille is larger than the previous model, reflecting the current upsizing trend.

The new headlamps are elegant LED bulbs that come standard. Upmarket Platinum, ST, and ST-Line Explorers have an optional black-painted roof. In the back, LED taillights will surround a redesigned tailboard.

Under the hood, the Explorer is the same. Both the 2.3-liter EcoBoost I4 and the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 make their way to 2025 with no major modifications. The 2.3-liter produces the same 300 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.

The larger 3.0-liter V6 retains output, producing 400 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque. Both engines transfer power to the rear or all four wheels via the standard 10-speed automatic gearbox.

While this is a minor change, the new cabin may persuade prospective Explorer buyers to choose Ford’s popular people mover. As technology becomes a more compelling selling point for consumers, the trend of large screens and convenience features does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

That reflects the other trend in the car industry: higher prices. The 2025 Ford Explorer will start at $41,220 when it hits dealerships in the second quarter. That represents a than $3000 premium over the current Explorer’s base price of $38,455.

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10 Inspiring Failure and Success Quotes for 2024: Empower Your Journey Now!

10 Inspiring Failure and Success Quotes for 2024: Empower Your Journey Now!. Explore a collection of inspiring and thought-provoking failure and success quotes for 2024. Learn from the wise words of others and find motivation to conquer any obstacles in your path. Let these timeless words guide you towards achieving your dreams and reaching new heights of success. #SuccessQuotes #2024 #Inspiration

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The Power of Failure and Success Quotes in 2024

In 2024, the world will be facing new challenges, opportunities, and experiences. As humans, we all strive for success, and often face failure along the way. It's a universal experience that transcends boundaries of age, gender, race, and culture. In this article, we will delve into the power of failure and success quotes in 2024, how they can motivate, inspire, and guide us through life's ups and downs. We will explore 15 quotes about failure and success that are relevant in 2024, providing insight and guidance for individuals navigating a constantly changing world.

The Importance of Learning and Growth

Albert Einstein once said, "Success is failure in progress." This quote highlights the importance of failing and learning from our mistakes in order to achieve success. Oftentimes, failure can be discouraging and make us want to give up. However, it is crucial to remember that failure is a part of the journey towards success and should be embraced as a learning opportunity. The following quotes emphasize the importance of learning and growth through failure.

- "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it's the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill - "Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly." - Robert F. Kennedy - "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently." - Henry Ford

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The automotive industry stands poised on the precipice of an electric revolution. Nearly every major automaker has committed to electrifying significant portions of their lineups over the next decade. This signals profound changes ahead in personal transportation. This guide offers an in-depth preview of the most anticipated upcoming electric vehicles based on insider information and spy photography. We’ll explore the key EV models slated for launch from both legacy car companies and new startups seeking to establish themselves as leaders in the emerging electric marketplace. Read on for an inside look at the vehicles that will redefine transportation in the dawning electric age. Mainstream Brands Charging Toward Electric Futures Well-known automakers like Ford, GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and more have invested billions into electrifying their model lines. Below we highlight some of the most significant electric vehicles in development from familiar brands: Ford Explorer EV - An electric variant of Ford’s popular family SUV is slated for launch in 2023 Toyota bZ4X - Toyota’s inaugural dedicated electric SUV is set to hit the market in 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - A sleek, aerodynamic electric sedan teased for 2023 aims to surpass 300 miles of range Kia EV9 - Kia’s first electric 3-row SUV is confirmed for arrival in late 2023 Chevrolet Equinox EV - Chevy is preparing an all-electric version of the Equinox crossover for 2023 Nissan Ariya - Nissan’s long-awaited 300-mile electric crossover is headed for showrooms in 2023 Honda Prologue - An all-new electric SUV model from Honda is slated for 2024 Chrysler Airflow - Chrysler has hinted at a 400-mile electric crossover for release around 2025 Industry giants have fully committed to transitioning wide swaths of their model lines to electric power. Electric Vehicle Startups Seek to Challenge Tesla Several newly established electric automakers aim to compete with segment pioneer Tesla: Rivian R1S - This startup’s electric luxury 7-seat SUV will deliver 315 miles of range Fisker Ocean - A budget-friendly 300-mile electric SUV from this startup is expected to start under $40,000 VinFast VF e35 - Vietnamese automaker VinFast intends to bring its first electric model stateside in 2022 Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle - A quirky electric van from EV startup Canoo promises 200+ miles of range Bollinger B2 - Michigan-based startup Bollinger will release an electric truck suited for off-roading soon Lucid Gravity - California luxury EV maker Lucid plans to launch its first electric SUV in 2024 Sony-Honda Afeela - Sony and Honda are collaborating on an EV sedan targeting a 2026 arrival New electric vehicle startups aim to carve out market share by targeting specific niches and positioning themselves as fresh alternatives to Tesla. Electric Pickup Trucks Ready to Redefine the Segment Truck buyers will have no shortage of battery-powered pickups to consider in coming years: Ford F-150 Lightning - The best-selling Ford F-150 lineup goes electric starting in 2023 Rivian R1T - This startup will begin delivering their futuristic and capable electric pickup soon Chevrolet Silverado EV - An all-electric version of the Silverado has been confirmed for 2023 Ram 1500 REV - An electric Ram 1500 is slated for arrival in 2024 GMC Hummer EV - GMC has revealed a 1000+ horsepower electric “super truck” in both pickup and SUV formats Tesla Cybertruck - Tesla’s angular electric pickup with claimed 500+ mile range remains slated for production Scout - An electric pickup and SUV are in the works from newly launched startup Scout Truck brands intend to combine electrified power with pickup utility and capability. More All-Electric SUV Options Arriving The red-hot SUV segment will see many new all-electric entries: Volkswagen ID.4 - VW’s 250-mile electric crossover is already arriving at dealers

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV - A luxury electric SUV from Mercedes is slated for 2023 Genesis GV60 - The first model from Hyundai’s new Genesis luxury brand will be an electric SUV BMW iX - BMW’s 300+ mile electric flagship SUV is available at dealers now Audi e-tron - Audi’s established electric SUV will get fresh updates for 2023 Polestar 3 - Volvo’s electric-only brand Polestar will launch its first electric SUV in late 2023 Tesla Model Y - Tesla’s most popular vehicle continues to be its electric compact SUV The expanding range of electric SUVs ensures compelling options spanning affordable family crossovers to ultra-luxury flagship EVs. Electric Supercars Boast Unfathomable Speed and Power Several automakers are developing electric supercars that push acceleration, speed, and power to seemingly impossible levels: Pininfarina Battista - This 1900 hp Italian exotic promises lightning-quick acceleration Lotus Evija - Lotus will produce an ultra-limited 2000 hp electric hypercar starting in 2022 Tesla Roadster - Tesla has teased their next-generation Roadster supercar with an unbelievable sub-2-second 0-60 mph time Lucid Air Sapphire - Lucid's new 1200+ hp range-topping version of their luxury sedan aims at the title of quickest production car ever Audi e-tron GT - Audi’s high-performance electric grand tourer is already on sale Nio ET7 - This Chinese electric flagship sedan boasts over 1000 hp Mercedes-AMG Project ONE - Mercedes is developing a unique hybrid hypercar powered by Formula 1 hybrid technology By combining instant electric torque with advanced batteries, surreal levels of performance are possible in new super EVs. New Plug-In Hybrid Options For Those Seeking a Transition EV Those interested in trying electric power but wanting flexibility have several fresh plug-in hybrid options nearing release: Jeep Wrangler 4xe - Jeep’s iconic off-roader will soon be available as a plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius Prime - Toyota’s segment-defining plug-in hybrid hatchback will see updates soon Hyundai Tucson PHEV - A plug-in hybrid version of Hyundai’s top-selling SUV is imminent Kia Sportage PHEV - The next-generation Kia Sportage introduces a plug-in hybrid with 30+ miles of EV range Volvo XC90 PHEV - Volvo will offer a plug-in hybrid version of their three-row luxury flagship SUV Subaru Crosstrek PHEV - Subaru’s popular small crossover will get a new plug-in hybrid model Polestar 1 - Polestar’s 600 hp electrified hybrid coupe showcases cutting-edge PHEV performance tech BMW 7 Series PHEV - BMW will launch a plug-in hybrid variant of their flagship luxury sedan Upgraded battery capacity allows increased electric driving range from new plug-in hybrid models. FAQs How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle? Using a Level 2 home charger, battery packs can typically be recharged fully in 8-10 hours. Fast public DC fast charging can recharge an EV to 80% in under an hour. What is the impact of cold weather on EV driving range? In very cold winter conditions, driving range can be reduced by 20-30%. The gas engine in hybrid models helps maintain range in cold weather. How much does home charging cost compared to gas? Home charging an EV saves roughly 50-75% compared to fueling a gas vehicle, based on current national average electricity vs. gas prices. Do electric vehicles have any different maintenance needs? Overall, EVs have lower maintenance costs than gas vehicles, with far fewer fluids and a simpler drivetrain. Brake pad life is extended by regenerative braking as well. Which electric vehicles still qualify for the $7500 federal tax credit? The federal EV tax credit phases out once an automaker sells over 200,000 electric vehicles. Tesla and GM have already hit the cap and no longer qualify for the incentive. This comprehensive preview highlights the tidal wave of exciting electric vehicles imminent from both legacy automakers and startups.

As electric technology rapidly evolves, EVs appear poised to fundamentally redefine personal transportation. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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The automotive industry stands poised on the precipice of an electric revolution. Nearly every major automaker has committed to electrifying significant portions of their lineups over the next decade. This signals profound changes ahead in personal transportation. This guide offers an in-depth preview of the most anticipated upcoming electric vehicles based on insider information and spy photography. We’ll explore the key EV models slated for launch from both legacy car companies and new startups seeking to establish themselves as leaders in the emerging electric marketplace. Read on for an inside look at the vehicles that will redefine transportation in the dawning electric age. Mainstream Brands Charging Toward Electric Futures Well-known automakers like Ford, GM, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and more have invested billions into electrifying their model lines. Below we highlight some of the most significant electric vehicles in development from familiar brands: Ford Explorer EV - An electric variant of Ford’s popular family SUV is slated for launch in 2023 Toyota bZ4X - Toyota’s inaugural dedicated electric SUV is set to hit the market in 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 - A sleek, aerodynamic electric sedan teased for 2023 aims to surpass 300 miles of range Kia EV9 - Kia’s first electric 3-row SUV is confirmed for arrival in late 2023 Chevrolet Equinox EV - Chevy is preparing an all-electric version of the Equinox crossover for 2023 Nissan Ariya - Nissan’s long-awaited 300-mile electric crossover is headed for showrooms in 2023 Honda Prologue - An all-new electric SUV model from Honda is slated for 2024 Chrysler Airflow - Chrysler has hinted at a 400-mile electric crossover for release around 2025 Industry giants have fully committed to transitioning wide swaths of their model lines to electric power. Electric Vehicle Startups Seek to Challenge Tesla Several newly established electric automakers aim to compete with segment pioneer Tesla: Rivian R1S - This startup’s electric luxury 7-seat SUV will deliver 315 miles of range Fisker Ocean - A budget-friendly 300-mile electric SUV from this startup is expected to start under $40,000 VinFast VF e35 - Vietnamese automaker VinFast intends to bring its first electric model stateside in 2022 Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle - A quirky electric van from EV startup Canoo promises 200+ miles of range Bollinger B2 - Michigan-based startup Bollinger will release an electric truck suited for off-roading soon Lucid Gravity - California luxury EV maker Lucid plans to launch its first electric SUV in 2024 Sony-Honda Afeela - Sony and Honda are collaborating on an EV sedan targeting a 2026 arrival New electric vehicle startups aim to carve out market share by targeting specific niches and positioning themselves as fresh alternatives to Tesla. Electric Pickup Trucks Ready to Redefine the Segment Truck buyers will have no shortage of battery-powered pickups to consider in coming years: Ford F-150 Lightning - The best-selling Ford F-150 lineup goes electric starting in 2023 Rivian R1T - This startup will begin delivering their futuristic and capable electric pickup soon Chevrolet Silverado EV - An all-electric version of the Silverado has been confirmed for 2023 Ram 1500 REV - An electric Ram 1500 is slated for arrival in 2024 GMC Hummer EV - GMC has revealed a 1000+ horsepower electric “super truck” in both pickup and SUV formats Tesla Cybertruck - Tesla’s angular electric pickup with claimed 500+ mile range remains slated for production Scout - An electric pickup and SUV are in the works from newly launched startup Scout Truck brands intend to combine electrified power with pickup utility and capability. More All-Electric SUV Options Arriving The red-hot SUV segment will see many new all-electric entries: Volkswagen ID.4 - VW’s 250-mile electric crossover is already arriving at dealers

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV - A luxury electric SUV from Mercedes is slated for 2023 Genesis GV60 - The first model from Hyundai’s new Genesis luxury brand will be an electric SUV BMW iX - BMW’s 300+ mile electric flagship SUV is available at dealers now Audi e-tron - Audi’s established electric SUV will get fresh updates for 2023 Polestar 3 - Volvo’s electric-only brand Polestar will launch its first electric SUV in late 2023 Tesla Model Y - Tesla’s most popular vehicle continues to be its electric compact SUV The expanding range of electric SUVs ensures compelling options spanning affordable family crossovers to ultra-luxury flagship EVs. Electric Supercars Boast Unfathomable Speed and Power Several automakers are developing electric supercars that push acceleration, speed, and power to seemingly impossible levels: Pininfarina Battista - This 1900 hp Italian exotic promises lightning-quick acceleration Lotus Evija - Lotus will produce an ultra-limited 2000 hp electric hypercar starting in 2022 Tesla Roadster - Tesla has teased their next-generation Roadster supercar with an unbelievable sub-2-second 0-60 mph time Lucid Air Sapphire - Lucid's new 1200+ hp range-topping version of their luxury sedan aims at the title of quickest production car ever Audi e-tron GT - Audi’s high-performance electric grand tourer is already on sale Nio ET7 - This Chinese electric flagship sedan boasts over 1000 hp Mercedes-AMG Project ONE - Mercedes is developing a unique hybrid hypercar powered by Formula 1 hybrid technology By combining instant electric torque with advanced batteries, surreal levels of performance are possible in new super EVs. New Plug-In Hybrid Options For Those Seeking a Transition EV Those interested in trying electric power but wanting flexibility have several fresh plug-in hybrid options nearing release: Jeep Wrangler 4xe - Jeep’s iconic off-roader will soon be available as a plug-in hybrid Toyota Prius Prime - Toyota’s segment-defining plug-in hybrid hatchback will see updates soon Hyundai Tucson PHEV - A plug-in hybrid version of Hyundai’s top-selling SUV is imminent Kia Sportage PHEV - The next-generation Kia Sportage introduces a plug-in hybrid with 30+ miles of EV range Volvo XC90 PHEV - Volvo will offer a plug-in hybrid version of their three-row luxury flagship SUV Subaru Crosstrek PHEV - Subaru’s popular small crossover will get a new plug-in hybrid model Polestar 1 - Polestar’s 600 hp electrified hybrid coupe showcases cutting-edge PHEV performance tech BMW 7 Series PHEV - BMW will launch a plug-in hybrid variant of their flagship luxury sedan Upgraded battery capacity allows increased electric driving range from new plug-in hybrid models. FAQs How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle? Using a Level 2 home charger, battery packs can typically be recharged fully in 8-10 hours. Fast public DC fast charging can recharge an EV to 80% in under an hour. What is the impact of cold weather on EV driving range? In very cold winter conditions, driving range can be reduced by 20-30%. The gas engine in hybrid models helps maintain range in cold weather. How much does home charging cost compared to gas? Home charging an EV saves roughly 50-75% compared to fueling a gas vehicle, based on current national average electricity vs. gas prices. Do electric vehicles have any different maintenance needs? Overall, EVs have lower maintenance costs than gas vehicles, with far fewer fluids and a simpler drivetrain. Brake pad life is extended by regenerative braking as well. Which electric vehicles still qualify for the $7500 federal tax credit? The federal EV tax credit phases out once an automaker sells over 200,000 electric vehicles. Tesla and GM have already hit the cap and no longer qualify for the incentive. This comprehensive preview highlights the tidal wave of exciting electric vehicles imminent from both legacy automakers and startups.

As electric technology rapidly evolves, EVs appear poised to fundamentally redefine personal transportation. #Wiack #Car #CarInsurance #CarRental #CarPrice #AutoLoans

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New 2024 Ford Explorer Specs, Models, Redesign

New 2024 Ford Explorer Specs, Models, Redesign

New 2024 Ford Explorer Specs, Models, Redesign – When pitted against other competitors in the midsize SUV segment, such as the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, the Honda Passport, and the Kia Telluride, the 2024 Ford Explorer will have its work cut out for it. The Explorer’s list price starts at $36,000 and rises to $57,000 across its seven trim levels. However, not every package is created equal; two…