A logo for our Route 66 trip. Reads: Route 66 the second century begins. Image of our truck and trailer in the desert near googie architecture.
For those just joining, we're driving Route 66 from California to Chicago with our Silverado EV and a travel trailer converted to run only on electric. Follow us to come along on the trip!
Silverado EV at Cool Springs Station at sunset.
A sweeping scene of desert mountains from Sitgreaves Pass.
A sweeping scene of desert mountains from Sitgreaves Pass.
A cat at Cool Springs.
The drive from Oatman to Cool Springs was definitely worth unhooking the trailer for.
Beautiful desert landscapes, a very friendly cat, and lots of history on this part of Route 66.
The Silverado EV did it all on power from my RV park space.
#Route66
And so what if it leads to automation? We should support people and improve their lives because they're people, not because they can toil needlessly.
The whole conservative paradigm devalues people to labor. It devalues relationships to sex. It can't even tolerate Jesus's teachings FFS.
The key to improving cities isn't taking things away from people. That causes political blowback & so-called leaders like Donald Trump.
Instead, add value! Improve cars. Add bike infrastructure. Make transit affordable and convenient.
When every option is good, people will choose the best one.
You're not gonna talk Americans out of the utility of a four door pickup truck. It can carry the family, large items, and tow things, all on one payment and insurance premium.
Instead of scolding people, we should make trucks safer. Electric drivetrains, regenerative braking, sensors, and cameras.
A logo for our Route 66 trip. Reads: Route 66 the second century begins. Image of our truck and trailer in the desert near googie architecture.
For those just joining, we're driving Route 66 from California to Chicago with our Silverado EV and a travel trailer converted to run only on electric. Follow us to come along on the trip!
A donkey approaches my vehicle.
An aerial view of the Sidewinder road.
A donkey approaches my vehicle.
An aerial view of the Sidewinder road.
If you ever go through #Oatman #Arizona on #Route66, be sure to take it easy. Donkeys are all along the road, and they'll approach you for food. The road is also known as the #Sidewinder for good reason!
I dropped my trailer at an RV park before driving it.
An aerial view of empty streets in Oatman, AZ.
Main Street in Oatman, Arizona is full of people and donkeys all day. But, they empty out right at 5 o'clock.
#Route66 #Oatman #Donkeys #Arizona
Mission success! 😎
Waiting area at Meteor Crater, dressed up like a space ship.
Waiting area at Meteor Crater, dressed up like a space ship.
I'm about to fly out to the asteroid belt and defend Earth with antimatter bombs. 😀
#Route66 #MeteorCrater
I haven't had any problems other than needing to unhook at one charger.
A logo for our Route 66 trip. Reads: Route 66 the second century begins. Image of our truck and trailer in the desert near googie architecture.
For those just joining, we're driving Route 66 from California to Chicago with our Silverado EV and a travel trailer converted to run only on electric. Follow us to come along on the trip!
Roy's Motel and Cafe and Route 66 (Aerial Image).
Roy's Motel and Cafe sign and Route 66 (Aerial Image).
We started our all-electric #Route66 journey in Amboy, California. The plan? Continue all the way to Chicago to see the full route from California to Illinois. More photos and short videos (plus some articles) coming as I get time to work on them. #EV #RoadTrip
But has it tamed its four tempers??
What car wash?
Charging an electric truck with a trailer attached. The station wasn't made for trailers, but by pulling the plug into an adjacent parking lot, it was possible to charge without unhooking.
IONNA: Builds a station not designed for trailers.
Me, pulling up next door:
Lots more photos and some videos coming soon! I just didn't get much time to edit and write during the first few days of this trip.
On our second night, we stopped at Saddle Mountain, a BLM camping area west of Phoenix. Lots of nice scenery, rockhounding for fire agate, and a dark place to sleep at night. From here, we continued to Joshua Tree National Park and on to Amboy, California to start our trip on #Route66
Or just literally outgun them. It's the last mistake some men make. 😜
You can hear that shit from Arkansas.
I just wish they dropped with more clothing and diapers LOL
I'd have to know a lot more about the amounts that are a problem and how far the matter (is it particulate?) travels to offer an opinion on this.
It might require anything from relocating a few roads to working with tire manufacturers to change compositions.
Traditionally masculine jobs are easier to automate. Nobody cares whether a man or a machine performs hidden or emotionally void tasks.
Jobs where people find deep meaning in human connection are difficult or even impossible to automate.
Don't hustle. Find something you're passionate about and chase it to the ends of the earth (or beyond).
It's expensive, but it's worth it. Full charging speed and no need to unhook.
They're built by EVgo and GM using Delta chargers. They built hundreds at Pilot and Flying J truck stops.
Yes, but I towed a lot of uphill at almost 100°F and that may have left the pack a little hot for fast charging.
A pull-thru charging stall and several regular stalls.
First time charging at a @rivianofficial.bsky.social station. Got the full advertised peak speed, but had to shut the AC off to get it.
