No logo on the truck that I saw. I didn't get the tag #. Around here the most likely thing is Corps of Engineers.
I saw one of these in my little backwater town ...............
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It's official. I've decided that starting next Tuesday, I'm going to only reply to posts using ChatGPT. I'll refer to it as ChatGPTuesday.
We have EVs in Mississippi? The POTUS might consider some executive orders for education improvements before adding electric vehicles. That might've helped Mississippi more than having EVs for government vehicles
So now, when are we gonna have tacos? That **** is important dude.
Some of you people are morons. Federal groups are allowed to purchase vehicles for their fleet based on need of the Unit. GSA AutoChoice is the sight the federal government uses to purchase every vehicle in the gov't fleet. They work with auto manufacturers to get the best prices available for the gov't. For a company like Rivian, it is in their interest to get vehicles on the road so people will see them and become interested in them. I am a federal employee doing research in agriculture. My current vehicle is a Mustang MachE. The reason I chose it is it is all wheel drive and does very well on muddy roads and field roads. It also gives my 200K+ miles of maintenance free driving. All I have to do is plug it up once or twice a week over night. My research unit paid $53,000 for my Mach E. At the time we purchased the Mach E we also bought several F150 and several Ford Rangers. The F150s were $62K and the Rangers were $48K.
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I've no idea why Tacodawg doesn't have a stake in this...
ChatGPT say:
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- Lack of Interest: It's possible that Tacodog may not have any particular interest in the topic of Taco Tuesday or may not be a fan of tacos in general. In this case, Tacodog may not want to participate in a discussion about something they don't have any interest in.
- Personal Reasons: It's also possible that Tacodog may have personal reasons for not participating in the discussion. For example, they may have had a bad experience with Taco Tuesday in the past, or they may not be feeling well and don't want to engage in any online discussions at the moment.
- Time Constraints: Another possible reason why Tacodog may not participate in the discussion could be due to time constraints. Perhaps they are busy with other obligations, such as work or school, and don't have the time to engage in online discussions.
- Shyness or Social Anxiety: Tacodog may be a shy or introverted person who is uncomfortable participating in online discussions with strangers. They may feel intimidated by the prospect of interacting with others and prefer to observe rather than engage.
- Lack of familiarity with ChatGPT: Finally, it's possible that Tacodog is unfamiliar with ChatGPT and doesn't feel comfortable participating in discussions on the platform. They may prefer to stick to other online communities that they are more familiar with.
News flash:
There is no long ago forgotten time when the government actually represented the common person. It has ALWAYS been the way you describe. No matter the system, warlords, feudalism, capitalism, communism, “democracy,” totalitarianism… they ALL have been government by and for the powerful. There hasn’t been one yet that is there for the people.
Eh. I disagree if only because bare bones doesn’t work for everyone which you should know.
A government guy who needs a truck has to have a truck that helps him fulfill his duties the best as possible & the Yugo of trucks ain’t gonna do that for a sustained period of time.
Quality may be more expensive but it usually lasts longer— that’s something my coworkers and I have had to deal with some extent the past few years when a former supervisor decided to emphasize getting more of certain items that were of less quality instead of fewer more expensive items (the difference between residential and institutional grade is pretty immense).
You're right. instead, they bought these because they were electric not because they were the best option to fill the needs of the guberment worker. They make most go use the lowest bidder that checks all their boxes... why not here?
I agree. EV definitely played a big role and was likely a required (if available) check mark.
There are still other check marks though— most likely check marks applicable to EVs and other check marks applicable to gas vehicles.
Never say again that the government isn’t representative of the people…
If that truck was purchased with a government budget, that government should be rightfully shat on. What utility is a rivian providing that a base level ICE work truck can't provide? Nothing.
But let's expand this...Have you seen the price of half tons and 3/4 tons? I see plenty of folks driving high trim line trucks that go for 70+ that have no business financing those. Not even used in a business model or for utility. Just a pure image purchase no different than the mid life luxury Benz purchase - just a different image. It's insanity.
But let's expand this...Have you seen the price of half tons and 3/4 tons? I see plenty of folks driving high trim line trucks that go for 70+ that have no business financing those. Not even used in a business model or for utility. Just a pure image purchase no different than the mid life luxury Benz purchase - just a different image. It's insanity.
Probably a cop. And we know we can't defund these types of purchases, right?
You know, all this is publicly available data. Rivan isn't listed as a supplier to the GSA, where all non-military Fed agencies are required to get their vehicles. Here's a list and cost of all GSA electric pickup trucks available for 2023
If you want to see everything GSA approved by the GSA just go here
Alternative fuel vehicles
GSA Fleet can help you acquire alternative fuel vehicles. This page provides links to the AFV Product Guide and other resources.
So either L4 ironically isn’t paying attention to the official data and evidence at hand or an anti-vaxxer friend of his is tweaking him… **You know, all this is publicly available data. Rivan isn't listed as a supplier to the GSA, where all non-military Fed agencies are required to get their vehicles. Here's a list and cost of all GSA electric pickup trucks available for 2023
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If you want to see everything GSA approved by the GSA just go here
Alternative fuel vehicles
GSA Fleet can help you acquire alternative fuel vehicles. This page provides links to the AFV Product Guide and other resources.www.gsa.gov
Well, I saw it, and it definitely had US government plates. I had to look up the truck, I had never seen one before, but US government plates aren't that uncommon here. I know those when I see them. It's interesting that I hasn't shown up on this stuff you guys are bringing up. Interesting indeed. Now we do have a significant National Guard presence, and Air Force not too far away. My point stands if it was from either. In fact it's worse. EVs are in no shape, form, or fashion compatible with military use given the current state of the technology.You know, all this is publicly available data. Rivan isn't listed as a supplier to the GSA, where all non-military Fed agencies are required to get their vehicles. Here's a list and cost of all GSA electric pickup trucks available for 2023
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If you want to see everything GSA approved by the GSA just go here
Alternative fuel vehicles
GSA Fleet can help you acquire alternative fuel vehicles. This page provides links to the AFV Product Guide and other resources.
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Lol — no. I know you aren’t.
I was joking that one of your friends might be messing with you.
Could be they were testing one for possible addition to the fleet. If it can survive Mississippi that's pretty impressive.
17 off.
Who am I rescuing? L4 misinterpreted a comment and I clarified the comment.
That happens all the time.
Yep.
You’re almost as pedantic as me.
Some people don’t function well and can misunderstand things later at night (maybe like L4?) and others aren’t great morning people (like me for sure & perhaps paindonthurt too
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Personal vehicle used for govt business? I wonder if you can get govt plates for that.
Or, it could have just been that that vehicle is all that was available and someone got an exception approved. If so, more likely they worked the system than that it was strictly necessary. Probably just had to prove it was the only EV truck on the lot that day.
When using your POV for gov bid'niss you get reimbursed $.62.5/mil (when a government vehicle is not available). It's a great deal even if you drive a gas guzzler. There are budgets and approvals involved.
This was likely some type of limited test of EVs the AF/DOD (or another government agency) is conducting. I doubt this is a GSA vehicle. A GSA vehicle and a vehicle owned by the military are tagged differently.
I love the mornings!Yep.
You’re almost as pedantic as me.
Some people don’t function well and can misunderstand things later at night (maybe like L4?) and others aren’t great morning people (like me for sure & perhaps paindonthurt too
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