Did Biden pass the tariffs? Because that's when the companies listed in TFS started doing what they are doing. 2024.

I mean those are all legit things I *don't* trust Musk on. Again I do trust him on any claims he makes about a fancy new technology... when that technology exists and is in place elsewhere already (fun fact there are 12 MCS chargers in the EU already). At this point Tesla just needs to copy the design spec from IEC63379 and be done with it. Trivial.

Now if only there was an IEC spec for sending someone to Mars of having cars that increase in value because they can go do taxi runs while you don't need them...

At this point it would be easier to simply list legitimate legal ones.

There'll be zero fines, because your fantasy version of the GDPR in your head is irrelevant.

False, it does no such thing. You seemingly have no idea how the GDPR works. What it does do is set a sunset time on any user related data assigned to an account, kept "no longer than necessary". It also prevents the requirement to force an account on a user at a later date that didn't exist at the time of purchase.

Not only does GDPR not preclude the requirement for an account to use a product, given several of Window's advertised features don't actually work without an account you're wrong about the "need" component as well, since it would not be fully functional. So even your mythical non-existent version of the GDPR in your head doesn't prevent MS from requiring an account to use Windows.

Also you deserve a proper -1 Off-Topic for your rant because you don't need a Microsoft Account to activate Windows. (And nothing in the GDPR precludes online activation requirements).

This already is the case. Your license is tied to your account as is your PC. You can use your Microsoft account to move a windows activation license from one PC to another. And if you subscribe to Microsoft 365 that is also tied to your account.

I'm not sure what you think the purpose of these accounts are, but this is literally why they exist. Tie products and hardware to people.

Errr false. I don't know if you know what a sign-up is or how the GDPR works, but online activation is most definitely permitted as a requirement for purchasing a product, as does forced accounts to use a product. What the GDPR does provide is a requirement that you aren't forced into an online account / activation process after purchase that didn't exist at the time of the purchase. E.g. Meta requiring Oculus users suddenly migrate to a Facebook account or have their devices unusable was a GDPR violation. Microsoft requiring you to register / activate the product online immediately after purchasing is not. The activation component is now a new requirement introduced post purchase.

I'm sure you're not the only person either. That doesn't make it in any way something a normal person would do. So let me say again this affects virtually no one. In case you like the other poster above doesn't understand what the term virtually means it is an adverb which means "nearly". Congrats on being in the 0.1%

Congrats on not being a normal user. You are the 0.1%

So precisely what I said "virtually no one". Nearly all consumer windows licenses come with a machine. No one "buys" windows. And corporate licenses don't use these mechanisms either.

Do you?

virtually /vtli/
adverb
1.
nearly; almost.
"the disease destroyed virtually all the vineyards in Orange County"

I hope you learned how to read my perfectly correct English post.

I doubt this too because they have already shown in tests that the Tesla semi drives 390 miles with a full cargo load. The videos are there, from multiple truck manufacturers. Tesla currently beat out Volvo who only achieved 375 miles on the FH Electric. DAF XF achieved only 310 miles.

Is this the whole EV thing over and over again? People having "doubts" about technology that is in use and has demonstrations already in place?

You'll only find these in specific locations where trucks typically stop to refuel. Most people won't see a pump with an MCS option, just like most people don't see a pump with a high-flow diesel dispenser (which are everywhere at highway truckstops).

Man are you going to be amazed when you find out how much power is needed to get gasoline to where it needs to be.

I trust him on this. Musk's nonsense is typically any new or future looking development, not one of his companies playing catch up with the rest of the industry. MCS demonstrated this charging speed 9 months ago and there's enough MCS charging stations at major truck stops in Europe already in place to cover from the Port of Rotterdam to any corner in Germany or drive trucks from Dover through most of the UK.

I listen to him when he talks about how far behind his charging tech is.