[Erik Latranyi]

I think many missed the new Ram Charger in the presentation.

Another article says that many owners of PHEVs are not plugging in their vehicles and driving them as pure ICE vehicles (because the tax credit allows them to get a nicer vehicle for less than an ICE or Hybrid).

Many People Aren't Plugging In Their PHEVs, According To Study (insideevs.com)

This is a great idea. Park your vehicle, the robot comes out underneath and charges overnight.

 

[DarkSky]

Is it really that hard to just plug it in? It takes like 30 seconds. This feels like a solution in search of a problem.

 

[Dave Z]

Is it really that hard to just plug it in? It takes like 30 seconds. This feels like a solution in search of a problem.

Apparently it is a real problem. Like plugging in mobile phones

 

[Erik Latranyi]

How many people have had partners that never filled the tank?

They would come home and tell you that the tank is near empty.

 

[DrMark]

How many people have had partners that never filled the tank?

...or have a friend whose wife filled the tank of his Cummins Ram with gasoline? But that's another story.

 

[DrMark]

Is it really that hard to just plug it in? It takes like 30 seconds. This feels like a solution in search of a problem.

Eh... marketing advantage, IMO, more so than a solution to a significant problem.

 

[Dave Z]

I'm not that big on inductive charging. Wasteful. But some people... it's not a terrible addition. Especially for absent-minded people.

 

[Zagnut27]

How well will it work when the underside of the vehicle is coated with a healthy layer of road grime?

Annnnnnnnnnd, Skynet will be able to take us out with these robot terminators,,,I mean chargers. “Honey, can you go out to the garage to get the paint?” (From behind you, “Hasta la vista, baby!” ZAP!!!). Yes, I’m absolutely sure this will happen. No, my chin strap for my tinfoil hat isn’t too tight.

 

[Adventurer55]

Not plugging in is just plain lazy, or worse. But given how some people can't tie their shoes, it's understandable.

 

[GasAxe]

It’s a solution to the never-electric handwringers. Another way costs are driven up when adopting a new technology.

 

[try2fix]

$10,000 add on??

 

[77 Monaco Brougham]

I can already see this in "The Windmills Of My Mind"....the marketing geniuses at Auburn Hills are already cooking up a contest to re-name the robot.!

YIKES !!!......I better run back to the kitchen for more coffee...NOW!

 

[68RT]

$10,000 add on??

Must be you expect a real bargain. I have not seen much of a deal with them.

 

[ironpony]

does this prevent garage fires ?

 

[Zagnut27]

does this prevent garage fires ?

Only YOU can prevent garage fires.

 

[DarkSky]

How many people have had partners that never filled the tank?

They would come home and tell you that the tank is near empty.

Some people also don’t shower. Doesn’t make a robot that follows you around and cleans you automatically a worthwhile investment. Can’t (and shouldn’t) solve every problem created by laziness.

 

[DrMark]

...a robot that follows you around and cleans you automatically...

 

[GasAxe]

Some people also don’t shower. Doesn’t make a robot that follows you around and cleans you automatically a worthwhile investment. Can’t (and shouldn’t) solve every problem created by laziness.

You would if the investment is relatively minor compared the investment made to sell a highly profitable product.

 

[68RT]

Some people also don’t shower. Doesn’t make a robot that follows you around and cleans you automatically a worthwhile investment. Can’t (and shouldn’t) solve every problem created by laziness.

A robot can and has replaced workers that are not willing to be available, one-time or to do the actual work needed. Others do the job more efficiently. Golden arches now have a robot operated store but I have a feeling that there are humans feeding the machines.