Cars and Comrades

Cars and Comrades

by Brandon, Bryant, Conner, and Zach

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Update on Lordstown Motors

We're posting this episode early because a lot has happened with Lordstown Motors in the last week, and most of it is bad news if you're invested in the company. We also discuss Tesla's creative stretching of the truth regarding the acceleration of their latest "Plaid" performance package, and an entitled asshole who thinks the law doesn't apply to him (not Elon Musk). Plus the latest mechanical failures of Zach and Brandon's vehicles, and a lesson on Hoxhaism. Links/Sources: Electric truck startup Lordstown Motors warns it may go out of business https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/08/business/lordstown-motors-warns-investors/index.html Lordstown Motors now says it does not have 'binding' orders, reversing a statement by its president https://www.businessinsider.com/lordstown-motors-reversal-does-not-have-binding-orders-2021-6 Lordstown, Truck Maker That Can’t Afford to Make Trucks, Is on the Brink https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/14/business/lordstown-motors-steve-burns-julio-rodriguez.html Lordstown Motors shares soar after new chairwoman says production plans remain on track https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/15/lordstown-motors-shares-soar-after-new-chairwoman-says-production-plans-remain-on-track.html Glass Cliff: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/glass-cliff.asp Reddit weirdos betting on Lordstown stock: https://www.reddit.com/r/lordstownmotors/ Engineering Explained: No, Tesla Can't Hit 60 MPH In Under 2 Seconds (Model S Plaid) https://youtu.be/i7yigpPSu_o Rich Rebuilds LS V8 swapped Tesla: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgCeKJSmJdMyDYo5cP1nnl5mq87TiPq7 The Guy Who Sat Behind Pelosi's Desk In The Capitol Riot Can't Travel To A Car Show, A Judge Ruled https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/davidmack/pelosi-desk-capitol-richard-barnett-car-show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoxhaist Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com

Dogs of Lordstown

In which we discuss Lordstown Motors, Nikola, and other various electric car start-ups. Why are are most of them financially mis-managed yet valued in the billions? Does capitalism really breed innovation? Does Zach's truck still have green reverse lights? And what do electric cars have to do with the children's TV show Blue's Clues? Find out the answers to all these questions (and more) on this week's episode. Sorry for the poor audio quality, Conner had microphone problems and ended up using a tin can and string instead. Hopefully our next episode will sound better and will be released on time. Sources/Notes/Links: https://hindenburgresearch.com/lordstown/ https://jalopnik.com/workhorse-didnt-get-the-usps-mail-truck-and-now-its-bei-1846433391 https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/salvatore-garau-invisible-sculpture-auction-b1859657.html https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-general-motors-nikola-ev-20201130-dseabkwvfjfkdgndbdfxxddgwu-story.html https://www.thedrive.com/tech/36875/well-this-has-certainly-been-a-bad-week-for-nikola https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Yes_Men https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lordstown_Assembly https://electrek.co/2021/04/20/lordstown-motors-exits-san-felipe-250-early-underestimates-energy-usage/ https://www.thedrive.com/news/37854/donk-racing-the-masterminds-behind-the-giant-turbos-flashy-rims-and-spectacular-builds https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindenburg_Research https://jalopnik.com/tesla-remotely-removes-autopilot-features-from-customer-1841472617 https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/01/unauthorized-bread-a-near-future-tale-of-refugees-and-sinister-iot-appliances/ https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/waiting-for-lordstown-feat-bryan-quinby/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karma_Revero https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/ZEROEMISSION/HISTORY/NISSANEV4/

Killer Bs and Soviet Rally Cars with guest James Gilboy

Complete notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20211213042127/https://shoutengine.com/CarsComrades/killer-bs-and-soviet-rally-cars-with-guest-james-g-101422 In this episode we explore the history of rally racing, from early time-speed-distance rallies through to the killer Group B cars of the '80s, and the prototypes of Group S. Thanks to James Gilboy for joining us on this one, you can read his writing here: https://www.thedrive.com/author/james-gilboy Before the main topic (1:07), we discuss our various project cars, what kind of welder to buy, Brandon's 5G conspiracy theory, and the Jeep Cherokee, a shitty car with a racist name. Sources/Notes/Links: Scary Steering: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1941618132731000 “Free Palestine” donk: https://www.theprogressreport.ca/edmontons_most_viral_vehicle?fbclid=IwAR1SGFHRoQcGx_Wuob7-pyjQcSTnlxFQcKX5aR1_QSbfEvcG6ncZT8mlmpI http://www.therallyeclub.org/what.htm https://petrolicious.com/articles/6-unbelievable-rule-bending-stories-from-rally https://rallygroupbshrine.org/the-rise-and-fall-of-group-b/ Lancia Triflux engine for Group S: https://dyler.com/posts/313/the-unique-triflux-engine Ford RS200 fatal crash: https://youtu.be/4sj9yTWP1fA https://www.carthrottle.com/post/wodk7lo/ Toyota 222D replica: https://www.thedrive.com/news/15347/one-mans-journey-to-clone-toyotas-never-raced-222d-group-s-rally-car https://rallygroupbshrine.org/group-s/ https://www.autoclassics.com/reviews/412422/group-s-rally-cars/ https://rallygroupbshrine.org/group-s/toyota-mr2-222d-group-b-s-prototype/ Soviet rally cars: https://www.thedrive.com/news/38453/the-moskvich-2141-kr-was-the-soviets-most-mysterious-group-b-rally-car

Mass Transit, Locomotives, and Lemons with guest Rafi the Railfan

In this episode Bryant talks with Rafi, a train conductor/engineer with RTD (the mass transit authority in Denver) about his experiences driving taxis, race cars, buses, and trains. Rafi provides some knowledge on the difference between light and heavy rail, the streetcar conspiracy that inspired Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and the benefits of socialized medicine. They also spend some time nerding out about Toyota chassis codes, Cadillac head studs, vintage railroad signals, steam locomotives, Amtrak, and hearses. But first Conner and Bryant discuss the recent violence in Palestine. You can donate towards medical relief for Palestine here: https://palestinian-ama.networkforgood.com/projects/131074-please-support-medical-response-teams-at-al-aqsa-mosque Sources/Notes/Links: Citations Needed podcast: Debunking the 5 Most Common Anti-Palestinian Talking Points https://citationsneeded.libsyn.com/news-brief-debunking-the-5-most-common-anti-palestinian-talking-points Pod Damn America podcast: Free Palestine w/ Abby Martin https://soundcloud.com/poddamnamerica/free-palestine-w-abby-martin Gaza Fights For Freedom (2019) | Full Documentary | Directed by Abby Martin https://youtu.be/HnZSaKYmP2s Romani Day of Resistance: https://www.coe.int/en/web/roma-and-travellers/-/16-may-1944-a-day-to-remember Hyundai Rotem Silverliner V: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverliner_V Denver Tramway Company: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Tramway Riding Denver's Rails: A Mile-High Streetcar History by Kevin Pharris: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/Products/9781609499150 "Wig-Wag" railroad signal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigwag_(railroad) "Big Boy" locomotive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Pacific_Big_Boy Union Pacific's Big Boy Train No. 4014 Returns to Cheyenne: https://youtu.be/OxVZ-GPHU2s Last run of the Cheyenne Frontier Days steam train: https://youtu.be/rXf2EaJkEFY Denver Hearse-Con: https://www.hearseclub.com/hearsecon/hearsecon.htm Lemons racing forums: https://forums.24hoursoflemons.com/

Automotive News 5-5-21 With Special Guest Chris from Denver DSA

Complete notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20211213042134/https://shoutengine.com/CarsComrades/automotive-news-5-5-21-with-special-guest-chris-fr-100947 Car related news for dialectical gearheads. We've got your regular dose of Elon Musk/Tesla news, a story about how gentrification is threatening a vibrant car scene in Austin Texas, and a petty squabble between massive international corporations that are supposed to be collaborating. But wait. There's more. Voltswagen, I mean Volkswagen could be in trouble for the most unfunny April Fools marketing stunt ever, and the charges against super rich asshole that crashed his priceless hypercar into several other vehicles while driving completely fucked up have been dropped. We speculate it was probably because he was rich. Obviously. So buckle up and join us for a journey through this month's news. Thanks to Chris from Denver DSA for joining us on this one. https://www.denverdsa.org Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.reddit.com/user/CarsAndComrades https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Sources: Tesla Autopilot Crash in Texas https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/04/19/elon-musk-autopilot-not-used-in-texas-tesla-crash.html How Tesla "Autopilot" operates: https://www.tesla.com/support/autopilot Consumer Reports proves Musk wrong: https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopnik.com/consumer-reports-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-use-tesla-auto-1846739330/amp Gentrification in Austin affecting car enthusiasts: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/austin-car-clubs-gentrification/

Scooters and Mopeds with guest Scott from Elephorce Racing

Complete notes: https://web.archive.org/web/20211221235502/https://shoutengine.com/CarsComrades/scooters-and-mopeds-with-guest-scott-from-elephorc-100642 In this episode: Conner tells us about Elon Musk's stupid and unsafe Las Vegas Tesla tunnel (at 6:30) We get caught up on the progress of our various project cars (34 min) Bryant talks to Scott from Elephorce Racing about driving in the 24 Hours of Lemons, exploding superchargers, crossing the USA on a scooter, and odd two-stroke vehicles of all kinds (57 min) Bryant breaks down the wide world of scooters and mopeds and offers buying advice (2:08) Plus Brandon's beef with Liam Anderson. Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades https://www.reddit.com/user/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Inside Elon Musk's underground loop tunnels in Las Vegas: https://youtu.be/NFWZWDqyV2I Twin-turbo LS swapped 1978 Cutlass https://youtu.be/nzAOvIB1TT0 Things on a boda (motorcycles in Uganda) https://www.pinterest.de/glownrj/things-on-a-boda/ Thailand's Insane Motorbike Races - 9 Second 1/4 Mile with 150cc (warning: creepy horndog/sex tourist vibes) https://youtu.be/P2hgK-wZ1XA Drag Racing Turbo Longtail Thai Riverboats in Bangkok (warning: creepy horndog/sex tourist vibes) https://youtu.be/kB0qtd6IVOc Drag racing Kubota hand-tractors in Thailand: https://youtu.be/QO5teCaN6iY Lemons Marlin Gets Twin Superchargers (before it exploded) https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/06/because-454-cubic-inches-just-isnt-enough-amc-marlin-racer-gets-twin-superchargers/ Norwegian moped enthusiast attempting the 50cc landspeed record: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHRXYmO1vdp-Bi1-w11R7WQ "Documentary" about the Hell's Satans moped gang in Richmond VA (NSFW nudity) https://vimeo.com/21415057

Shitboxes and the Battle of the Overpass

Horror stories about the worst cars we've ever owned. Plus a snapshot of the early history of the United Auto Workers, and the violent opposition that organizers faced from Ford's henchmen. Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Brandon's Chevy van: https://imgur.com/a/0MhVVIN Bryant's Miata: https://imgur.com/a/qTshD29 Zach's Falcon: https://i.imgur.com/Z6obaPT.jpg Sources: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-ford-motor-company-won-a-battle-and-lost-ground-45814533/ https://web.archive.org/web/20110608031953/http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/fmc/battle.asp The Dollop about Harry Bennett: https://allthingscomedy.com/podcasts/261---henry-fords-henchman-live-in-detroit Tank Riot podcast about Fighting Bob LaFollette: http://www.tankriot.com/2008/058/ Video about Soviet apartment buildings: https://youtu.be/JGVBv7svKLo

Automotive News 4-6-21

Car related news for dialectical gearheads. We've got GM news, Elon Musk/Tesla news, a potentially cool new hot hatch in the works, and a stupid state appellate court ruling that will definitely create a precedent for hurting working class people for decades to come. Buckle up and join us for a meandering journey through the news. Complete notes/links archived here: https://web.archive.org/web/20211221235722/https://shoutengine.com/CarsComrades/automotive-news-4-6-21-100367 Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Sources: GM announces the coming end for fossil fuel vehicles: https://www.motorbiscuit.com/gm-announces-the-end-of-building-diesel-gas-powered-cars-and-trucks/ How protesters in Myanmar (Burma) are using cars to slow down state forces: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.autoblog.com/amp/2021/02/17/myanmar-coup-protests-broken-down-cars/ Toyota/Subaru Hot Hatch coming: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.roadandtrack.com/news/amp35458840/subaru-and-toyota-awd-hot-hatch-rumor/ The unfortunate passing of Sabine Schmitz: https://www.motorsportweek.com/2021/03/17/german-racer-sabine-schmitz-passes-away-aged-51/ Earthquake hits famed Japanese Motorsports complex, Ebisu Circuit, leaving behind severe damage: https://jalopnik.com/japans-ebisu-circuit-suffers-heavy-damage-after-earthqu-1846283529 Michigan court makes stupid ass decision. You gotta hear it to believe it: https://www.forgednfast.com/michigan-court-rules-that-a-tire-rotation-does-not-include-tightening-lug-nuts/ Is Tesla on board with #ACAB? https://www.abc12.com/2021/03/17/tesla-on-autopilot-slams-into-michigan-state-police-patrol-car/

(Part 3) How Detroit Auto Workers Built a Revolutionary Movement

The third and final part of our discussion on the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement, the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, and what came after them. We also spend some time exploring the exciting world of "just-in-time" manufacturing and logistics and their vulnerable bottlenecks. But first Bryant explores the Aukerman Podcast Shared Universe Theory. Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Sources: Detroit: I Do Mind Dying https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/458-detroit-i-do-mind-dying Finally Got The News Black Workers in Revolt Pamphlet, by Robert Dudnick https://digital.library.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735061656124/viewer#page/2/mode/2up The Political Line of the Motor City Labor League (M-L) https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/ncm-2/mcll-1/intro.htm Dying From the Inside: The Decline of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8n44mvhcdr2ZWY4MDhhZmYtYzEwYy00NmJhLTkzMWYtM2U5YTYxMjIwZmU0/view?hl=en

(Part 2) How Detroit Auto Workers Built a Revolutionary Movement

Part two of our discussion on the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement and the League of Revolutionary Black Workers. Brandon also explores the ideologies of Anarcho-Stalinism and Marxism-Bidenism. Drop us a line: carsandcomrades@gmail.com Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/cars_and_comrades_podcast/ https://twitter.com/CarsAndComrades https://www.facebook.com/Cars-Comrades-Podcast-101908671824034 https://www.hexbear.net/u/CarsAndComrades All music from the free album Polygondwanaland by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: https://kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland Sources: Detroit: I Do Mind Dying https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/458-detroit-i-do-mind-dying Finally Got The News Black Workers in Revolt Pamphlet, by Robert Dudnick https://digital.library.pitt.edu/islandora/object/pitt%3A31735061656124/viewer#page/2/mode/2up The Political Line of the Motor City Labor League (M-L) https://www.marxists.org/history/erol/ncm-2/mcll-1/intro.htm Dying From the Inside: The Decline of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8n44mvhcdr2ZWY4MDhhZmYtYzEwYy00NmJhLTkzMWYtM2U5YTYxMjIwZmU0/view?hl=en

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