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Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by kevin_thibedeau »

chroma wrote: post #22
james_pm wrote: post #3

Please give me more options like this in North America. I'd love something like this as the urban run-around to do quick errands that can't be done on foot or via transit. Something under $20K with enough range for a day of driving around. Even better, make it a shared vehicle and I'll just pay a membership to grab one from a lot around the corner for a few hours.

US laws prevent this car from being sold to the masses. The vehicle lacks airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control. I also doubt it would pass crash tests. You might be able sell it as a motorcycle, but then passengers would be required to wear helmets and the driver would need a motorcycle endorsement on their license. Another option would be to sell it as an ATV, but states tend to restrict ATV u…

The US has a classification for NEVs that this would fall under if speed limited to 25mph.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neighborhood_Electric_Vehicle

If you want something small but more capable then an imported Japanese kei truck is worth considering.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by vgel »

chrisseaton wrote: post #37
xboxnolifes wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> It doesn't even have a trunk, so not really useful for groceries either Is this usually a limiting factor for people? I've always put my groceries on the back seats or back floor, even if I have a trunk.

> I've always put my groceries on the back seats or back floor, even if I have a trunk. Why? Isn't it easier to a access the trunk?

They fall over in the trunk. In the backseat I can buckle them in or put them in the crevasse between the seats and the floor.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by kragen »

xeromal wrote: post #90
kragen wrote: post #83

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No, Argentine wages are given per month, not per hour.

Are they paid per month as well? I've always thought that is an ideal way to receive wages. Pay all bills due for the month and live off the rest.

They are, but typically wages are paid after working, rather than beforehand. So paying wages monthly rather than, for example, twice a month, amounts to an interest-free loan of two weeks' worth of wages by the employee to their employer, which to me seems unjust. (Thus the Biblical injunction to pay your workers before their sweat has dried.) This interest-free loan is particularly galling when we're experiencing 6% inflation per month, so your wages are worth 3% less when you get them.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by fersotr »

To emerging markets like latam, a "pluggable hybrid" that can make 80/100 km with battery power , that could be recharged with a common household and and with a pricePoint not too far of a similar ICE makes more sense than a completely electric car (at least until batteries get really affordable)

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by xeromal »

kragen wrote: post #93
xeromal wrote: post #90

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are they paid per month as well? I've always thought that is an ideal way to receive wages. Pay all bills due for the month and live off the rest.

They are, but typically wages are paid after working, rather than beforehand. So paying wages monthly rather than, for example, twice a month, amounts to an interest-free loan of two weeks' worth of wages by the employee to their employer, which to me seems unjust. (Thus the Biblical injunction to pay your workers before their sweat has dried.) This interest-free loan is particularly galling when we're experiencing 6…

Who gets paid before working? I haven't seen that at least here in the states I've worked in the US. Usually you work to the pay period and receive the prorated amount of days you worked. Sometimes you even have to work for two pay periods which can equate to misery if you haven't saved up. lol.

Edit: I reread your comment and understand now! Sorry about that.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by mynameisvlad »

adolfojp wrote: post #88
mynameisvlad wrote: post #66

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I don't get what your point about the quote is. What is contradictory about the article and the claim?

The headline claims that the Tito is a 100% Argentine car. The article states that they failed to develop their own car platform so they decided to sell the car that they already had. The car that they already had appears to be a Chinese car that you can buy online. Thus, the claim that the TITO is a 100% Argentine car appears to be a lie.

1-2 are facts, sure. What proof is there that the TITO actually is a Chinese car? Your statements hinge on that assumption.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by kevin_thibedeau »

chiefalchemist wrote: post #21
james_pm wrote: post #3

Please give me more options like this in North America. I'd love something like this as the urban run-around to do quick errands that can't be done on foot or via transit. Something under $20K with enough range for a day of driving around. Even better, make it a shared vehicle and I'll just pay a membership to grab one from a lot around the corner for a few hours.

You're not alone. I thought we'd be there by now. But at this point in the USA the tipping point seems to be having short distance autonomous mode such that you can order a car and it will deliver itself to your door. That said, it's also telling the fed gov has made little to no effort to promote such an idea. Thanks Big Oil?

Most people don't have a secure place to plug in.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by mynameisvlad »

kragen wrote: post #87
mynameisvlad wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I don't get what your point about the quote is. What is contradictory about the article and the claim?

If Coradir did "develop a battery bank platform, motor train and all the associated electronics" then why are they reselling a Chinese design? Are the Chinese manufacturers using the Coradir-developed battery bank platform, motor train, and electronics?

Has anyone actually verified it's the same car? They only mildly resemble eachother IMO.

That said, Coradir's site seems to be a lot of rebranded gadgets so it wouldn't surprise me, but I haven't seen any actual proof of this, just speculation based on cars looking similar.

Re: TITO: Electric Argentine car

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Post by adolfojp »

mynameisvlad wrote: post #96
adolfojp wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The headline claims that the Tito is a 100% Argentine car. The article states that they failed to develop their own car platform so they decided to sell the car that they already had. The car that they already had appears to be a Chinese car that you can buy online. Thus, the claim that the TITO is a 100% Argentine car appears to be a lie.

1-2 are facts, sure. What proof is there that the TITO actually is a Chinese car? Your statements hinge on that assumption.

My eyes can tell they're the same.

If you look at the cars without bias you'll agree.

https://argentinareports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/60dd...

https://argentinareports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tito...

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/MINI-Smart-Electric-C...

The cars are exactly alike in size, shape, proportion, body, etc., except for some minor cosmetic changes in the front grill.

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