Porsche first announced the Taycan as a concept car called the Mission-E back in 2015. There was a lot of interest in the car then, but when Porsche announced it was going into production it was a mad rush to Porsche dealers to place orders, but was it worth the wait?
This document provides an overview of gameplay mechanics in Euro Truck Simulator. It describes transporting cargo between cities by accepting jobs, attaching and delivering trailers, and earning money. It also outlines following traffic rules to avoid fines, the need to rest to prevent fatigue, and improving trucks and obtaining certificates to access higher-paying jobs. The on-screen dashboard, controls, and camera options are also summarized.
The comic depicts Emile, Hans, Alice and Fluffles dealing with an alien encounter. Hans attempts to confront the alien but is quickly overpowered. Stu arrives in a ship and uses its weapons to blast the alien, allowing Hans and Fluffles to escape. However, Fluffles is injured from the ordeal. Emile and the others work to rescue their friend from the dangerous situation in space.
The document provides an overview of the features and driving experience of the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC SUV. It highlights the improved interior design with premium materials and ergonomic controls. It also describes the advanced driver assistance systems that help with steering, blind spots, cruise control and more. The 3.0L turbo diesel engine provides strong torque and acceleration while still achieving good fuel economy. Ride quality is improved with optional air suspension. Overall the document conveys that the new ML 350 has a luxurious yet powerful driving experience with cutting-edge safety and convenience technologies.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the Supra eKEY app for real estate agents. It describes how to pair a key fob Bluetooth device, obtain keys, open lockboxes, read lockbox activity histories, add lockboxes to inventory, update keys, and use the app's flashlight feature. The app allows agents to securely access lockbox codes via their phone and track lockbox usage for listings.
To start a car, you first get in the driver's seat and buckle your seatbelt. You then insert the car key into the ignition and turn it to start the engine. For manual transmissions, you need to ensure the car is in neutral gear before starting. For automatic transmissions, the gear selector must be in Park or Neutral. On older cars with carburetors, you may need to pump the gas pedal a few times when starting a cold engine to provide extra fuel. Once the engine starts, let go of the ignition key.
this is the key Nero and it's basically like a value pack of batteries because essentially with these electric cars a lot of the money that you pay for them goes towards their batteries and what this thing does start from 33,000 pounds after taking into account a three and a half grand government grant it's still actually relatively cheap compared to other electric cars like the Tesla Model 3.
The document provides information about manual transmissions and how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission. It discusses what makes manual transmissions special, the differences between manual and automatic transmissions, an overview of the clutch and gear shifter, and a five-step plan for getting started with a manual transmission. The document aims to alleviate fears about driving a manual by providing clear explanations of how to start on flat ground and hills, shift between gears, brake and come to a complete stop.
This document provides an overview of gameplay mechanics in Euro Truck Simulator. It describes transporting cargo between cities by accepting jobs, attaching and delivering trailers, and earning money. It also outlines following traffic rules to avoid fines, the need to rest to prevent fatigue, and improving trucks and obtaining certificates to access higher-paying jobs. The on-screen dashboard, controls, and camera options are also summarized.
The comic depicts Emile, Hans, Alice and Fluffles dealing with an alien encounter. Hans attempts to confront the alien but is quickly overpowered. Stu arrives in a ship and uses its weapons to blast the alien, allowing Hans and Fluffles to escape. However, Fluffles is injured from the ordeal. Emile and the others work to rescue their friend from the dangerous situation in space.
The document provides an overview of the features and driving experience of the Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC SUV. It highlights the improved interior design with premium materials and ergonomic controls. It also describes the advanced driver assistance systems that help with steering, blind spots, cruise control and more. The 3.0L turbo diesel engine provides strong torque and acceleration while still achieving good fuel economy. Ride quality is improved with optional air suspension. Overall the document conveys that the new ML 350 has a luxurious yet powerful driving experience with cutting-edge safety and convenience technologies.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and using the Supra eKEY app for real estate agents. It describes how to pair a key fob Bluetooth device, obtain keys, open lockboxes, read lockbox activity histories, add lockboxes to inventory, update keys, and use the app's flashlight feature. The app allows agents to securely access lockbox codes via their phone and track lockbox usage for listings.
To start a car, you first get in the driver's seat and buckle your seatbelt. You then insert the car key into the ignition and turn it to start the engine. For manual transmissions, you need to ensure the car is in neutral gear before starting. For automatic transmissions, the gear selector must be in Park or Neutral. On older cars with carburetors, you may need to pump the gas pedal a few times when starting a cold engine to provide extra fuel. Once the engine starts, let go of the ignition key.
this is the key Nero and it's basically like a value pack of batteries because essentially with these electric cars a lot of the money that you pay for them goes towards their batteries and what this thing does start from 33,000 pounds after taking into account a three and a half grand government grant it's still actually relatively cheap compared to other electric cars like the Tesla Model 3.
The document provides information about manual transmissions and how to drive a vehicle with a manual transmission. It discusses what makes manual transmissions special, the differences between manual and automatic transmissions, an overview of the clutch and gear shifter, and a five-step plan for getting started with a manual transmission. The document aims to alleviate fears about driving a manual by providing clear explanations of how to start on flat ground and hills, shift between gears, brake and come to a complete stop.
The document provides an overview of features for a Buick Enclave vehicle. It summarizes important controls and buttons for various vehicle functions like cruise control, audio, climate control and more. It also provides brief descriptions of additional features like power liftgate, tire pressure monitoring and roadside assistance. Owners are directed to the owner's manual for more detailed information.
What are the Common Transmission Problems that you Can't IgnoreEuroautomotive
The transmission system of your car is considered as the brain of the vehicle. The transmission is responsible for gear shifting in your car. However, if the transmission fails, then your car will begin to experience many troubles, which is going to affect its performance. There are certain symptoms exhibited by your car when there are issues with the transmission system. Go through the slide to know about the symptoms shown by your car when it is having transmission issues.
The document provides instructions for using various technologies for research, filming, and editing including:
- Google Chrome and Maps for researching locations and finding information on the internet. Instructions are given for conducting searches and viewing image and map results.
- Taking screenshots on computers using keyboard shortcuts that vary by operating system. On Apple, it is ctrl+shift+4.
- Using a still camera to take photos by turning it on, pressing the capture button, and viewing photos in the gallery to download to a computer.
- Filming with a video camera by turning it on and pressing record to start/stop, and using a tripod to steady shots.
- Using Premiere Pro video editing software to add credits
CONNECT AND COMBINE - AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (Stanford University Ve...Esfandiar Khaleghi
This document presents several proposed innovations for integrating intelligent systems into automobiles, including:
1. A fragrance spray system that would automatically spray scents like new car smell or a custom fragrance in the vehicle.
2. A mobile app that allows the user to control car functions and monitor car status from a distance, including viewing camera feeds, listening to music, checking fuel levels, and finding parking locations.
3. Systems using sensors to adjust interior lighting and music based on the user's mood, power the car using solar panels on the roof, and use voice recognition like Siri to control car functions.
4. A head-up smart glass display and sensors to monitor driver awareness
This document provides instructions for creating a simple race track game in Scratch. It guides the reader through drawing a race track background, creating sprite costumes for a red and blue car, and programming the cars to move around the track using arrow keys. It also programs the cars to "explode" and switch to an alternate costume if they touch the green grass area, and pauses the game for 5 seconds before continuing. The goal is to create a basic multiplayer racing game where cars can compete on the same track.
This quick reference guide provides an overview of key features for a GMC Terrain, including how to operate the instrument panel, remote keyless entry, remote start, power door locks, rear door safety locks, seat adjustments, lighting controls, liftgate, wipers, cruise control, audio system, DVD entertainment, Bluetooth, and more. Keeping this guide with the owner's manual provides easy access to information about vehicle features.
When To Call A Professional For VW Push Button Start ProblemsGlenwood Foreign Car
If your VW's push-button start system is not working the way it should, don't take it for granted. Find out what exactly is wrong with it before things get out of your hand. To know more, please go through this presentation.
Looking for some helpful car hacks to make your life and drive time easier? Check out this helpful infographic from Toyota of Orlando and streamline your driving today!
5 Things To Inspect If Your Porsche's Engine Light Is On in TempeMcilvain Motors
The document lists 5 things to inspect when the engine light comes on in a Porsche: 1) a loose gas cap, 2) a dirty mass airflow sensor, 3) a bad oxygen sensor, 4) a damaged catalytic converter, and 5) worn spark plugs. It provides details on how each issue can trigger the engine light and affect the car's performance. The conclusion recommends bringing the car to a mechanic for diagnosis and repair whenever the engine light is activated.
This document provides information on the Tata Nexon SUV, including its key features, specifications, color options, and transmission types. It describes features like the 10.25" floating infotainment system, 6 airbags, LED headlamps, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and iRA connected car technology. The document also outlines the different personas (Pure, Smart, Creative, Fearless), which correspond to different interior and exterior color combinations and included features.
The document provides instructions for logging into the HMI and describes the various screens and functions available from the maintenance menu. It explains that logging in allows access to advanced maintenance and engineering functions. It then walks through each button on the maintenance menu, providing descriptions of screens for inputs/outputs, encoders, oxygen sensors, alarms, trends and more. It emphasizes that operators should not change settings without instruction from engineers.
This document provides instructions for creating basic shapes, tags, animations, and alarms in Wonderware. It describes how to:
1. Create a rounded rectangle and polygon using the shape tools, then animate the polygon to control the fill of the rectangle.
2. Create tags to store process data and log data, then use a tag to control the fill level of an animated bottle on the screen.
3. Add scripts to control the bottle movement and integrate it with the fill level tag. Alarms are also configured to trigger when the conveyor stops.
4. Create a second window to display alarms and allow acknowledging alarms. Buttons are used to switch between the main process and alarm displays.
This document provides instructions for creating basic shapes, tags, scripts, alarms, buttons, and trend displays in Wonderware. The tutorial walks through drawing basic shapes like rectangles and polygons, creating tags to store and display variable values, writing scripts to control animation, configuring alarms and alarm displays, and setting up historical and real-time trend charts to monitor process data over time. Buttons are also created to switch between different display windows for the bottle filling simulation, alarms, and trends.
The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV that offers German engineering and quality materials throughout its interior, along with a turbocharged 200-hp engine and available 4MOTION all-wheel drive for capable performance on any road surface. It provides flexible cargo space and seating configurations for adventures, and premium technology features like available touchscreen navigation and a Fender audio system. The Tiguan is designed with active safety systems and a rigid safety cage structure to help protect occupants in the event of a collision.
The document provides an overview of basic computer parts and concepts. It discusses the main components of a desktop computer including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. It also describes the two main types of monitors, keyboard functions, how to switch mouse buttons, and basics of data storage including how many songs, photos, or CDs can fit on different storage devices.
This advert by Honda shows how all the components of a car are connected through a chain reaction starting with a single cog. It uses familiar concepts like Rube Goldberg machines to engage the audience. The live action footage starts small and builds up, showing different components and subtly highlighting the car's features. Throughout the ad, the audience sees how well the parts function, building confidence in the car's quality. Music starts playing at the end to reveal the finished Honda car. The narration suggests the car 'just works,' appealing to the target audience of mature, middle-class individuals looking for a reliable family vehicle.
The document discusses design guidelines for touchscreen interfaces on smartphones like the iPhone. It notes that only about a third of the screen is within easy reach of a user's thumb. Interfaces should place primary tap targets in this "thumb zone" near the bottom of the screen. Navigation elements and commonly used buttons should go on the bottom left, while less frequent buttons can be placed safely at the top right to avoid accidental presses. A tap target size of 44x44 pixels is considered a best practice minimum size. Interfaces should avoid crowding buttons near the bottom to allow room for errors.
This document provides instructions for setting up a PowerFlex 755 drive for basic speed control using assisted startup. It describes connecting the drive, resetting defaults, navigating the human interface module, selecting motor and feedback parameters such as control mode and encoder settings, configuring speed and direction limits, performing direction and autotune tests, and selecting analog input for speed reference. The goal is to program the drive to start and stop the motor using pushbuttons and control speed using a potentiometer.
This document provides instructions for using Studio Recorder software to record and edit audio files. It outlines the basic steps of logging in, setting recording levels, recording audio, editing recordings, and saving the final file. Key aspects covered include how to properly position the microphone, monitor recording levels, select sections of audio to edit, and export the final recording as an MP3 file using the correct file naming convention. Assistance from operations staff is available for any questions about using Studio Recorder.
The document summarizes different types of car seats and mechanisms in vehicles. It discusses:
1. The types of car seats including rear facing, portable, forward facing, mobile, and convertible seats.
2. The evolution of driver seat design from the 19th century to modern times.
3. The construction and working of door lock, power lock, and manual window regulating mechanisms. This includes how locks and windows are operated through various components like actuators, racks, gears, and linkages.
4. The construction and working of seat adjusting mechanisms which allow the driver's seat to slide forward and back on fixed rails.
The Tesla Model Y has a lower cost of ownership, it has more room for passengers and cargo, it offers greater performance, greater range, and efficiency. They are not the only reasons the Model Y beats the Audi E-Tron, and here’s why.
Are all EV charging plugs the same? There are three types of EV plugs available at the moment. There is the the standard J1772 plug which comes as standard with most new vehicles, the Chathamo and the dedicated Tesla charging cable, but which one should you use for your EV?
The document provides an overview of features for a Buick Enclave vehicle. It summarizes important controls and buttons for various vehicle functions like cruise control, audio, climate control and more. It also provides brief descriptions of additional features like power liftgate, tire pressure monitoring and roadside assistance. Owners are directed to the owner's manual for more detailed information.
What are the Common Transmission Problems that you Can't IgnoreEuroautomotive
The transmission system of your car is considered as the brain of the vehicle. The transmission is responsible for gear shifting in your car. However, if the transmission fails, then your car will begin to experience many troubles, which is going to affect its performance. There are certain symptoms exhibited by your car when there are issues with the transmission system. Go through the slide to know about the symptoms shown by your car when it is having transmission issues.
The document provides instructions for using various technologies for research, filming, and editing including:
- Google Chrome and Maps for researching locations and finding information on the internet. Instructions are given for conducting searches and viewing image and map results.
- Taking screenshots on computers using keyboard shortcuts that vary by operating system. On Apple, it is ctrl+shift+4.
- Using a still camera to take photos by turning it on, pressing the capture button, and viewing photos in the gallery to download to a computer.
- Filming with a video camera by turning it on and pressing record to start/stop, and using a tripod to steady shots.
- Using Premiere Pro video editing software to add credits
CONNECT AND COMBINE - AUTOMOTIVE INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (Stanford University Ve...Esfandiar Khaleghi
This document presents several proposed innovations for integrating intelligent systems into automobiles, including:
1. A fragrance spray system that would automatically spray scents like new car smell or a custom fragrance in the vehicle.
2. A mobile app that allows the user to control car functions and monitor car status from a distance, including viewing camera feeds, listening to music, checking fuel levels, and finding parking locations.
3. Systems using sensors to adjust interior lighting and music based on the user's mood, power the car using solar panels on the roof, and use voice recognition like Siri to control car functions.
4. A head-up smart glass display and sensors to monitor driver awareness
This document provides instructions for creating a simple race track game in Scratch. It guides the reader through drawing a race track background, creating sprite costumes for a red and blue car, and programming the cars to move around the track using arrow keys. It also programs the cars to "explode" and switch to an alternate costume if they touch the green grass area, and pauses the game for 5 seconds before continuing. The goal is to create a basic multiplayer racing game where cars can compete on the same track.
This quick reference guide provides an overview of key features for a GMC Terrain, including how to operate the instrument panel, remote keyless entry, remote start, power door locks, rear door safety locks, seat adjustments, lighting controls, liftgate, wipers, cruise control, audio system, DVD entertainment, Bluetooth, and more. Keeping this guide with the owner's manual provides easy access to information about vehicle features.
When To Call A Professional For VW Push Button Start ProblemsGlenwood Foreign Car
If your VW's push-button start system is not working the way it should, don't take it for granted. Find out what exactly is wrong with it before things get out of your hand. To know more, please go through this presentation.
Looking for some helpful car hacks to make your life and drive time easier? Check out this helpful infographic from Toyota of Orlando and streamline your driving today!
5 Things To Inspect If Your Porsche's Engine Light Is On in TempeMcilvain Motors
The document lists 5 things to inspect when the engine light comes on in a Porsche: 1) a loose gas cap, 2) a dirty mass airflow sensor, 3) a bad oxygen sensor, 4) a damaged catalytic converter, and 5) worn spark plugs. It provides details on how each issue can trigger the engine light and affect the car's performance. The conclusion recommends bringing the car to a mechanic for diagnosis and repair whenever the engine light is activated.
This document provides information on the Tata Nexon SUV, including its key features, specifications, color options, and transmission types. It describes features like the 10.25" floating infotainment system, 6 airbags, LED headlamps, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and iRA connected car technology. The document also outlines the different personas (Pure, Smart, Creative, Fearless), which correspond to different interior and exterior color combinations and included features.
The document provides instructions for logging into the HMI and describes the various screens and functions available from the maintenance menu. It explains that logging in allows access to advanced maintenance and engineering functions. It then walks through each button on the maintenance menu, providing descriptions of screens for inputs/outputs, encoders, oxygen sensors, alarms, trends and more. It emphasizes that operators should not change settings without instruction from engineers.
This document provides instructions for creating basic shapes, tags, animations, and alarms in Wonderware. It describes how to:
1. Create a rounded rectangle and polygon using the shape tools, then animate the polygon to control the fill of the rectangle.
2. Create tags to store process data and log data, then use a tag to control the fill level of an animated bottle on the screen.
3. Add scripts to control the bottle movement and integrate it with the fill level tag. Alarms are also configured to trigger when the conveyor stops.
4. Create a second window to display alarms and allow acknowledging alarms. Buttons are used to switch between the main process and alarm displays.
This document provides instructions for creating basic shapes, tags, scripts, alarms, buttons, and trend displays in Wonderware. The tutorial walks through drawing basic shapes like rectangles and polygons, creating tags to store and display variable values, writing scripts to control animation, configuring alarms and alarm displays, and setting up historical and real-time trend charts to monitor process data over time. Buttons are also created to switch between different display windows for the bottle filling simulation, alarms, and trends.
The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV that offers German engineering and quality materials throughout its interior, along with a turbocharged 200-hp engine and available 4MOTION all-wheel drive for capable performance on any road surface. It provides flexible cargo space and seating configurations for adventures, and premium technology features like available touchscreen navigation and a Fender audio system. The Tiguan is designed with active safety systems and a rigid safety cage structure to help protect occupants in the event of a collision.
The document provides an overview of basic computer parts and concepts. It discusses the main components of a desktop computer including the computer case, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power cord. It also describes the two main types of monitors, keyboard functions, how to switch mouse buttons, and basics of data storage including how many songs, photos, or CDs can fit on different storage devices.
This advert by Honda shows how all the components of a car are connected through a chain reaction starting with a single cog. It uses familiar concepts like Rube Goldberg machines to engage the audience. The live action footage starts small and builds up, showing different components and subtly highlighting the car's features. Throughout the ad, the audience sees how well the parts function, building confidence in the car's quality. Music starts playing at the end to reveal the finished Honda car. The narration suggests the car 'just works,' appealing to the target audience of mature, middle-class individuals looking for a reliable family vehicle.
The document discusses design guidelines for touchscreen interfaces on smartphones like the iPhone. It notes that only about a third of the screen is within easy reach of a user's thumb. Interfaces should place primary tap targets in this "thumb zone" near the bottom of the screen. Navigation elements and commonly used buttons should go on the bottom left, while less frequent buttons can be placed safely at the top right to avoid accidental presses. A tap target size of 44x44 pixels is considered a best practice minimum size. Interfaces should avoid crowding buttons near the bottom to allow room for errors.
This document provides instructions for setting up a PowerFlex 755 drive for basic speed control using assisted startup. It describes connecting the drive, resetting defaults, navigating the human interface module, selecting motor and feedback parameters such as control mode and encoder settings, configuring speed and direction limits, performing direction and autotune tests, and selecting analog input for speed reference. The goal is to program the drive to start and stop the motor using pushbuttons and control speed using a potentiometer.
This document provides instructions for using Studio Recorder software to record and edit audio files. It outlines the basic steps of logging in, setting recording levels, recording audio, editing recordings, and saving the final file. Key aspects covered include how to properly position the microphone, monitor recording levels, select sections of audio to edit, and export the final recording as an MP3 file using the correct file naming convention. Assistance from operations staff is available for any questions about using Studio Recorder.
The document summarizes different types of car seats and mechanisms in vehicles. It discusses:
1. The types of car seats including rear facing, portable, forward facing, mobile, and convertible seats.
2. The evolution of driver seat design from the 19th century to modern times.
3. The construction and working of door lock, power lock, and manual window regulating mechanisms. This includes how locks and windows are operated through various components like actuators, racks, gears, and linkages.
4. The construction and working of seat adjusting mechanisms which allow the driver's seat to slide forward and back on fixed rails.
The Tesla Model Y has a lower cost of ownership, it has more room for passengers and cargo, it offers greater performance, greater range, and efficiency. They are not the only reasons the Model Y beats the Audi E-Tron, and here’s why.
Are all EV charging plugs the same? There are three types of EV plugs available at the moment. There is the the standard J1772 plug which comes as standard with most new vehicles, the Chathamo and the dedicated Tesla charging cable, but which one should you use for your EV?
The more important claim that we’re here to address is that it’s currently the best electric vehicle on the planet, as you can tell from that Jaguar has held nothing back in creating this car and will be doing the same in putting it to the test.
If you’re just looking for the most fun electric vehicle then without question the Model 3 is it. Even though you have those low-rolling-resistance tires, the handling is excellent performance is excellent, braking scores are livable and the instantaneous delivery of power is likely going to put a smile on your face every single time.
Electric cars will be come the norm in ten years but will the Kona EV be one of them?
Electric cars have been around for a long time now, but they’ve not really been valuable for many ordinary motorists. Hyundai claim they have one with the Kona EV, but do they?
Which electric SUV is better the Tesla Model Y or the Hyundai Kona Ev? We tested both, and this is what we found.
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Before we dive into the model Y efficiency numbers and comparisons, I want to take a moment to talk about why efficiency and electric vehicle is so important.
One of the first reasons why efficiency is so important in an electric vehicle is because of the energy density difference between gasoline, and batteries.
The Hyundai Kona and the Kia E-Niro are maybe two of the most underrated electric vehicles on the market. Both vehicles are well priced compared to the competition and offer pretty good efficiency, but which one did we choose?
Recently Tesla started delivering its more affordably priced SUV, the Model Y. The Model Y is based off their incredibly popular Model 3 sedan and this SUV is going to sell really well, but will it beat the Jaguar iPace?
Late in 2018 Jaguar started delivering its first built from the ground up electric SUV, called the iPace. Both of these SUVs offer great styling and performance, but which one has the upper hand?
The summary reviews the key points about the Tesla Model Y:
1) The Model Y is Tesla's new affordable family SUV, starting at around $40,000, making electric vehicles more accessible.
2) It has more passenger and cargo space than the Model 3 sedan, with ample legroom for tall drivers and a large cargo hold.
3) Advanced technologies include the autopilot driver assist system that can steer, brake, and see traffic lights, as well as sentry and dog modes.
The Kia E-Niro and Nissan Leaf are compared. While similar in size and both being electric vehicles, they differ in styling, battery/powertrain options and pricing. The Leaf has a smaller starting battery but also offers a longer range option. It is less expensive but has fewer premium features than the E-Niro. Both vehicles have comparable driving experiences though the E-Niro has an edge in acceleration. Ride comfort favors the softer Leaf while cabin noise depends on road surface.
Dahua provides a comprehensive guide on how to install their security camera systems. Learn about the different types of cameras and system components, as well as the installation process.
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Implementing ELDs or Electronic Logging Devices is slowly but surely becoming the norm in fleet management. Why? Well, integrating ELDs and associated connected vehicle solutions like fleet tracking devices lets businesses and their in-house fleet managers reap several benefits. Check out the post below to learn more.
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Understanding Catalytic Converter Theft:
What is a Catalytic Converter?: Learn about the function of catalytic converters in vehicles and why they are targeted by thieves.
Why are They Stolen?: Discover the valuable metals inside catalytic converters (such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that make them attractive to criminals.
Steps to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft:
Parking Strategies: Tips on where and how to park your vehicle to reduce the risk of theft, such as parking in well-lit areas or secure garages.
Protective Devices: Overview of various anti-theft devices available, including catalytic converter locks, shields, and alarms.
Etching and Marking: The benefits of etching your vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter or using a catalytic converter marking kit to make it traceable and less appealing to thieves.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Recommendations for using security cameras and motion-sensor lights to deter thieves.
Statistics and Insights:
Theft Rates by Borough: Analysis of data to determine which borough in NYC experiences the highest rate of catalytic converter thefts.
Recent Trends: Current trends and patterns in catalytic converter thefts to help you stay aware of emerging hotspots and tactics used by thieves.
Benefits of This Presentation:
Awareness: Increase your awareness about catalytic converter theft and its impact on vehicle owners.
Practical Tips: Gain actionable insights and tips to effectively prevent catalytic converter theft.
Local Insights: Understand the specific risks in different NYC boroughs, helping you take targeted preventive measures.
This presentation aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, ensuring you are prepared and proactive in safeguarding your property.
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1. Porsche Taycan Review
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Porsche first announced the Taycan as a concept car called the Mission-E back in
2015. There was a lot of interest in the car then, but when Porsche announced it was
going into production it was a mad rush to Porsche dealers to place orders, but was
it worth the wait?
The design of the production Taycan is remarkably similar to that mission E-
concept and right now you can get the Taycan in four versions. It starts with
the 4s which has 520 horsepower.
Then there’s the 4s with a battery upgrade and 560 horsepower, then there’s the
turbo with 670 horsepower.
2. And then there’s the king of the hill, the Taycan turbo s with 750 horsepower. The
Taycan also has 775 pound-feet of torque, and it’ll do 0 to 60 in 2.6 seconds.
Model Horsepower
Taycan 4S 520
4S Battery Upgrade 560
Taycan Turbo 670
Taycan Turbo S 775
All this comes at a price, a hefty one. The base-level Taycan 4’s starts around a
hundred and five thousand dollars, with about 250 miles of range.
The Taycan Turbo S starts at around a hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars,
with a similar range.
The other Taycan models offer more range, but it never really gets up there, it
doesn’t cross 300 miles.
This means it doesn’t get close to Tesla the long-range Model S that currently offers
about 370 miles between charges. But there’s more to this car than numbers.
Getting Into The Car
3. When you walk up to the car you can see the door handles are pushed in flat against
the door, so you can’t get your hand in there and open them up. So how do you do
it?
Well, it turns out if you have the key in your pocket you walk up to the car, stick your
hand underneath the door handle, the door pops right open, and then you can open
the door fully.
When your door handles are up like this, that serves as an indication that your
Taycan is unlocked. If you want to lock it just walk up to the door handle, tap it, and
then it pushes back down into the door the car is locked.
Of course, you can also use your key fob to lock and unlock the doors. You get a
pretty standard looking Porsche key fob, you press to unlock the doors to unlock,
and you press lock to lock.
The thing I like about the key fob is there’s a little light around the Porsche crest at
the base of the key fob, and every time you press a button it blinks to confirm that it
got whatever button that you pressed.
Charging Port
When it comes to opening stuff in the Taycan the door is nowhere near the coolest
item, that honor goes to the charge port. The charge port is located just behind the
front fender, to open it you slide your finger under the little black piece protruding
next to the charge port door.
4. You slide your finger underneath the black sensor and the charge port pops open
and then folds away into the fender, instead of just swinging open like a fuel door ora
standard charge port.
To close the charge port it is the same process. You slide your finger under the black
plastic sensor, the sensor detects your finger and the charge port door closes right
up. This operation is by far the slickest of any charge port door I’ve seen in any
electric car.
Interior
When you get into the car and If you want to start it, just like all Porsches you can do
that to the left of the steering wheel.
Porsche has some racing history around putting the starter to the left of the wheel,
and that continues into the futuristic electric car age.
In this car it’s a button like an on-off computer button, that’s how you start this thing
we’re certainly in a brave new world compared to an old school key you turn at the
start of a car race.
But maybe the more interesting item in terms of getting in the car and driving off is
the gear lever, which is to the right of the steering wheel. It’s a tiny little lever that you
can use to move between reverse, neutral, and drive.
You go up for reverse, down for drive, neutral is in the middle, and then park is a
button off to the side.
5. I recently reviewed the new Porsche 911 and it has this very same weird tiny gear
lever, but in the 911 it’s mounted in the middle of the car like a normal ICE car rather
than next to the steering wheel.
They moved the gear lever up there, what was so important that they wanted to stick
in the middle of this interior?
The answer is cup holders. You have one cup holder in the center console area and
then a second cup holder that’s off to the right.
You also have a little center console storage area. You press the button on the
driver’s side, it pops. There’s also a wireless charging pad in the central storage
compartment.
Central Display Screens
6. The other item you have in the center of this car is far more important than the
cupholders and that is the digital display screens. The bottom of the two screens has
some of the more basic, more frequently used vehicle commands.
At the top of the screen, there are the climate controls, you can adjust the
temperature, the fan speed, the heated and cooled seats.
Unfortunately this screen is not just a simple little touch like Tesla and other
automakers, you have to tap it pretty hard to get any of the functions like the AC to
change.
It’s not exactly my favorite type of screen, but it’s what they went with for the Taycan.
The bottom half of this screen is more interesting than the top half. There is a little
button over to the side that has a battery and a car icon on it, if you press the battery
part of that button it tells you what percentage charge you have left, and the current
range it thinks it can cover with that charge.
If you press the car button a little car graphic pops up, on this screen, there are more
icons. You press any of the icons to open various doors around the car. There is an
icon to open the AC charger door and on the other side, there is an icon to open the
AC DC charger door.
You can also use the screen to open the front trunk and the rear cargo door. Press
the button and the rear trunk will pop open automatically as its power-operated, the
cool thing is you can also use the same icon button to close the rear trunk.
7. Same deal with the AC or DC charge doors, you can open or close them from this
screen.
I will say there is one massive mistake on this screen, and that would be the volume
controls. The volume control in this car is on the touchscreen, again you have to
keep tapping it to increase or decrease the audio volume. This is a mistake, it should
just be a knob. I hope they change that.
When you are at the main menu of the bottom screen there seems to be a lot of
unused space, and you might be wondering what is, the answer is you can use it to
control the upper screen.
If you do not want to lift your hand to the upper screen then you can control it using
the lower screen. This is a first, you have a screen that controls a screen and these
two screens are only about eight inches away from each other.
It seems ridiculously redundant, but it’s there as a supplementary control to the
upper screen.
Just to be clear, I say it’s a supplementary control because again, the upper screen
is a touchscreen, you could just go up there and touch the icons or you could control
it using your lower screen. It’s unusual but that’s what they’ve done.
Onboard Cameras
One other interesting item on that lower screen is the camera icon. If you press that
it pulls up the camera system, in this car and one of the options is a 360-degree
exterior camera.
8. It shows your car and then it shows everything happening around it, like there’s
some sort of camera helicopter hovering around your car.
You can see your car from various angles, you can see there’s some duplicating of
the image that can lead you to be unsure where you are concerning surrounding
objects.
I will say this system is not quite as good as some rivals. BMW does it a little better,
but still, this is a great feature and I’m glad Porsche has included it.
The upper center screen has far more controls than that lower screen. If you go to
the home menu on the top center screen you will see the typical icons, navigation,
media settings, basically what you would have in a regular Porsche infotainment
system.
There are quite a few unusual, and new items and I’m going to start with the climate
vents. If you look at the climate vents in the middle you will see you can’t adjust
them, and there’s no way to stop airflow.
Which is kind of strange, but sometimes that happens with middle climate vents.
But even over on the sides, there’s nowhere to move them, you pull on them, you’ve
moved around, there’s nothing there to move the vent so how do you change the
positioning in the airflow?
If you go into the climate tab in the infotainment screen you will see there are a few
options.
9. You have diffused, focused, and individual. Diffused will blow air throughout the
cabin, focused will move the climate vents and focus them on you.
But my favorite is individual because you get to set the positioning of the climate
vents using the center screen.
You just move around the little bubbles that appear on the screen. You can place the
climate vents wherever you want, and then the vents will move to blow air to
wherever you set them.
I can feel the collective eye roll for people who just want a simple little lever on the
vents themselves, but I guess this is how Porsche will be addressing climate vent
adjustments in the future.
It’s also worth noting that you can adjust the airflow to the climate vents with a little
bar that pops up over on the left, it’s like a slider that you can move up or down for
more or less airflow.
You get the same deal over on the passenger side. Your passengers can choose
between diffused, focus, and individual in the same way you would as a driver.
10. Recuperation
You can set recuperation to use some of the car's momentum when it’s slowing
down to convert back into energy, and give you more miles of charge.
You can set this to on or off or auto, they may be wondering why someone would
turn this off isn’t it better to have more range, but it does change the characteristics
of the car slowing it down.
So if you want a more natural driving feel, you turn that off and then it’ll feel more like
driving a normal car and that’s why Porsche allows it to be configurable.
Satellite Navigation
The navigation system in this car is a pretty standard Porsche navigation system, but
there are some unusual new items.
11. One is range, you can select a menu item called range and then if you zoom out you
can see it shows exactly how far you can go on your current charge.
That is a pretty cool feature and I’d like to see what electric cars include stuff like that
in their navigation systems, it just makes things a little bit more convenient and easy
to figure out how far you can drive.
The other interesting new item with the navigation system is how you enter a
destination.
You go to search which allows you to type in an address or city, and then you can
hand write it using that empty spot on the lower screen.
It’s just like one of those devices you sign with your finger when you get a parcel
delivered.
You can write in the city name you want, the car will pick up the name of the city, and
then it will pull up that city on the screen. You can select it and that’s your
destination. It’s far easier than typing each letter out on a touchscreen.
Gauge Cluster
The gauge cluster screen is a very unusually shaped screen, it’s shaped like a
gauge cluster, not like a rectangle or a square like most other screens. The most
interesting part of this gauge cluster screen to me is it’s partially a touchscreen.
12. You’ll notice over to the left you have various levels of lighting, you can tap them and
it turns on the parking lights or the automatic lights, and there’s no physical light
control over on the left like in most other cars.
The same deal on the right side of this weirdly shaped gauge cluster screen, you
have various buttons to control different car functions.
You can turn off traction control, you have the shortcut button which is the diamond
that you can program to be anything, and you can tap those so your gauge cluster
screen is a touchscreen.
I should mention that the gauge cluster is not a touchscreen in the middle, it is very
configurable, but if you want to configure it you have to press the little button on the
steering wheel to move between the different parts of the gauge cluster.
You can then use the little wheel on the steering wheel to scroll through different
menus.
13. As you scroll through the options with the wheel you will see the map option. This will
bring up the map, it will show you a map of where you are, you can also set it to an
enlarged map which will take over the whole gauge cluster.
You can also set it to show the power which will show how much power you’re using
as you drive around with your speedometer right in the middle.
You can set it to reduced if all that stuff is just too complex for you. Select reduced
and it will show you a very simple gauge cluster screen with just a speedometer.
There are many menu options you can configure, too many to list here but it’s very
simple to do. Use the wheel to scroll between the menu options and use the button
to the right of the wheel to select the option to display on the screen.
For those geeks out there who like geeky stuff, this car has one of the best. When
you turn off the Taycan all the menus disappear but when they do a silhouette of the
car shows up on the gauge cluster.
14. The car silhouette turns as it is driving away from you to show the light bar on the
back of the car. This light bar slowly fades away as if it’s speeding off into the
distance which looks pretty cool.
Steering Wheel
The steering wheel is pretty much the same steering wheel you’ll find in most other
Porsche models, although, notably it lacks paddles because this car lacks a
traditional transmission.
The one interesting item on the steering wheel is a little dial that comes off to the
right, that’s your drive mode adjuster dial.
You can twist it, and then you can see in the gauge cluster your various drive modes
appear, and you can use it to scroll through all of them and pick which one you want.
One drive mode option you can select is something called range, which I assume will
do everything possible to maximize your range and efficiency to allow you to travel
as far as possible on one single charge.
15. Interior Build Quality
The interior build quality is fantastic, everything is well put together. The stitching and
materials used are top-notch.
The interior far eclipses what you get in a Tesla, this is a really good luxury car
interior, with that said, I’m a little disappointed about one aspect and that is a little
plastic panel on the pillar next to the door panel.
The door panel has beautiful different colors with carbon fiber and then it runs into a
plastic panel, it just doesn’t look anywhere near as good for a hundred and
eighty-five thousand dollars.
You would think for the money you are paying for this supercar the panel would be
finished in something other than some cheap plastic.
16. Back Seats
The first thing you notice in the back is that it’s sporty, there’s no three-person bench
seat in the back, instead, you have two individual bucket seats.
They are quite heavily bolstered, I guess the theory is you can take your whole
family on the track and they won’t slosh around in their seats.
It’s worth noting that optional in this car is a three-person rear bench so you can
have a five-seater car or you get to have a four-seater if you don’t plan to take five
people very often.
Glass Roof
Aside from the bucket seats, the first thing you notice when you get in the back is the
roof, which is a massive glass panel.
17. This piece doesn’t open, it’s fixed in place and there’s no cover for it, although it’s
tinted so not much sunlight gets through. Still, it is a huge piece of glass and it
makes the rear feel very open.
The glass roof covers the front seats too, but you don’t quite notice it as much in
front. In the back, though it feels like you’re in some sort of tour bus, or glass-bottom
boat, except it, ‘s on the top.
Due to the design of this car the rear windows don’t open very far, you roll down the
windows and they stop about halfway down.
Contrary to popular belief this is not a safety feature to keep your kids from climbing
out, it’s based on the design of the back door.
Other Rear Cabin Features
There are a few nice features in the back, for example, you have heated seats.
There are heater controls buttons located on the rear of the center console, you
press the little buttons to turn on the heated seats to three different stages.
There are also individual reading lights in the back. You will find the button to turn
the reading light on next to the handle on the roof.
The rear-seat passengers also have climate control adjusters on the vents which are
located above the heated seat buttons on the back of the center consol. You have a
little dial to regulate airflow and little switches to move around the vents.
Trunk Space
18. To open the trunk there is the rather obvious button in the center of the rear of the
car.
Most automakers put their trunk opener button right above the license plate, but I
guess Porsche thought that would be too far for people to bend down, so instead it’s
just below the trunk lid.
You press it and then the trunk pops open revealing a rather small trunk, this is not a
hatchback like the Panamera where the rear cargo area is open to the cabin,
instead, this car has a true trunk or boot like a traditional sedan.
The trunk isn’t all that big, although it’s worth noting that you can pull on the tag
located at the rear center of the trunk that will reveal a little bit more storage under
the trunk floor.
Emergency Exit
19. The government mandates that all cars with a cargo area have to include some sort
of emergency exit release so that if you get kidnapped and stuffed in a trunk you can
get out.
Most cars have an ugly little lever that hangs down, but this car has a nice little
button that says exit. Porsche even does the emergency exit trunk release nicer than
other automakers.
Rear View Camera
A couple more noteworthy items at the rear of the car, one of which is right above
the license plate.
You will see there is the rear camera, that’s not interesting, in fact, it’s mandated, but
right next to the camera there’s a thin plastic tube that sticks out.
This tube is a camera washer, and if the camera gets dirty you can go into the
infotainment system, into the camera menu, press the little washer icon and it
washes the camera. Great if you are driving in bad weather and you don’t want to
get out of the car to clean it yourself.
Rear Spoiler
In other Porsche models, you can drive around with the rear spoiler up, so people
stare at you, not so in the Taycan.
There’s a spoiler on the tailgate that will automatically go up at certain speeds, but
you can only manually put it up to wash the car.
20. Rear Light Bar
All Porsche models have light bars, now that’s not particularly noteworthy. What’s
neat is right below the spoiler embedded into the light bar is the Porsche wording.
It looks like a circuit within the text, you can see all the little lines going between each
letter which makes it look futuristic and high-tech. I like that they bothered to do that
which gives the car just a slightly more interesting look.
I also want to talk about the other name on the back of this car and that would be
Turbo S. When Porsche announced that they would be using turbo, and Turbo S for
the highest performance versions of this car people flipped out.
How can they call it the turbo, it doesn’t even have a gas engine or a turbo, it’s
sacrilege. The simple truth is, in today’s world of electrification and smaller turbo
engines none of these names mean anything anymore.
The BMW 550i no longer has a 5-liter engine, the Mercedes C43 doesn’t have a
4.3-liter engine, and this does not have a turbo but in the Porsche world now turbo
just means fast. Quit clutching your pearls and get used to it, join 2020 this is how it’s
going to be.
Front Trunk
There are two ways to open the front trunk, one you can use the infotainment screen
options to open the door or you can just press a little button on the key fob.
21. The front trunk opens a little, you then have to find the little latch to release it and
open the front trunk.
The front trunk is a little small for a car that has this much frontal space, not much of
it is actually usable front trunk storage space, but it’s there and it’s nice to have two
different trunks, especially since the rear one is also relatively small.
Overall Car Styling
I have to say I like it, as do most people. It’s a nice looking aerodynamic car, it still
preserves the look of a Porsche, it’s a really good looking car and it certainly looks
better than every other electric car on the market today, yes including Tesla.
One thing I will say is I wish Porsche had started an electric car with a sports car
since that would be more true to the Porsche ethos, but sports cars don’t get a lot of
sales these days.
That would probably have been a mistake from a business perspective, but from a
car enthusiast perspective, I think it would have been cool.
Sports Wheels
Porsche calls these the mission-E wheels, because they’re supposed to mimic the
ones that were on the original mission-E concept, and frankly I have to say they did a
pretty good job.
22. It’s surprising when an automaker gets that close from a concept car to reality, but
they’ve done it here.
If you liked the mission-E when it came out as a concept car, then you will probably
like the Taycan wheels.
How Does It Drive?
If you thought that because this was an electric car it wouldn’t be all the fast, you
would be wrong, this car is crazy fast. It accelerates as fast as a gas car but that first
burst of acceleration is breathtaking.
One of the things I was surprised about was when Porsche came out with the pricing
for this car.
How is it so expensive compared to the Tesla Model S, first off Porsche has never
been cheaper than anything.
If you look at the 911, if you look at the Cayenne X3 Porsche’s are always more
expensive.
The theory is it’s because Porsche is better, although it doesn’t take much to get
better than Tesla’s interior quality.
Tesla provides an excellent vehicle in terms of value, they’re able to pack an
enormous amount of range and tech into a car that’s not that expensive compared to
23. its rivals, what Tesla doesn’t offer is the ability to do track lap after track lap without
overheating.
The ability to have a top-quality upscale interior, and so the result of that is that yes,
this car is more expensive but it’s also better.
Within a second of getting into the Taycan and looking around, you can tell the
quality is an obvious improvement.
I will say the steering is top-notch, Tesla’s steer great, they have a tight ratio, they
steer real quick. But one thing that this car does that the model 3 performance
doesn’t, is the Taycan is incredibly planted and stable.
You don’t feel much when you’re going around corners, it feels like a 911, like a
sports car to a degree that few other electric vehicles can’t.
The steering is just fantastic because the car is set so low, and so wide. It’s not just
that the steering is good but the car also handles tremendously well mid-corner.
Coming out of the corners it feels like a Porsche sports car feels, like a 911. To me, it
feels quicker and sportier than the Panamera, which I think feels like a bigger boat
type car, this doesn’t feel like that.
It does behave like a nice luxury gas car, but with the exception that you don’t hear
anything, it just is fantastic and it drives well. It also looks good. It drives like a
Porsche, it’s fast, it’s fun, it’s exciting and it’s nice to drive.
24. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a fantastic car, but Porsche is playing catch-up.
They don’t have the charging infrastructure that Tesla does, they don’t have the
range that Tesla does, and this car is vastly more expensive than Tesla’s vehicles.
But this car is much higher quality than a Tesla, the performance is insane, the brand
name is fantastic and this is the first car that is equal to Tesla in the hype, and the
hype is worth it.
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