Read the brutal truth about how battery production for electric vehicles cause immense environmental destruction and human tragedy.
Can Solar & Wind Fix Everything (e.g., Climate Change) with a battery break-through?
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Daddy Tanuki
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and thats why all they get is in the a$$ or mouth... no desire to help them spread their crazy DNA.
svetz
Works in theory! Practice? That's something else
Not a hurricane...As you can imagine from where I live I check the satellite imagery everymorning of the Atlantic. So far this year there's been one storm with category one winds, but it wasn't classified as a hurricane for whatever reason (probably not sustained long enough, locals call it no-name). But that's not what this post is about! The image to the right shows a huge well formed depression over the Atlantic. Those are great because as I understand it, they move heat up into the upper atmosphere. |  This morning's Atlantic satellite imagery |
svetz
Works in theory! Practice? That's something else
Nixon’s White House was far ahead of its time on climate research.
G7 ministers gather in Italy for 'strategic' talks on climate change
Cost of Climate Change
DOE calls for more hydrogen
Turquoise Hydrogen
G7 ministers gather in Italy for 'strategic' talks on climate change
Cost of Climate Change
DOE calls for more hydrogen
Turquoise Hydrogen
Opinion: are you conspiracy theorists seeing a pattern? Not like pyrolysis is new.
CNN: $132,000 Loss on Every Sale of an Electric Ford Vehicle
First published JoNova; Ford CEO Jim Farley still plans to push forward with his loss making electric vehicle strategy.What can I say? If you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging.
Not many people know that Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were good friends, and together tried to develop an electric automobile.
Perhaps Ford CEO Jim Farley imagines himself as Ford’s successor, paying homage to the great man who founded his company by trying to make Ford’s original dream of a commercially successful electric vehicle a reality.
If this is the case, Farley should also maybe consider the other lesson Ford’s EV experience provided, that after burning $1.5 million on the project (in 1914!), Henry Ford finally woke up and realised it was time to pull the plug.
Hertz Increases The Number Of Electric Cars It Wants To Get Rid Off To 30,000 From 20,000
Hertz raised the number of electric vehicles it plans to sell this year as it is cutting its EV fleet to reduce losses that have weighed on the car rental giant’s earnings.In the first quarter, Hertz upsized its EV disposition plan by 10,000 vehicles, for a total of 30,000 EVs intended for sale in 2024. Most of these EVs will be Teslas.
The company incurred a $195 million charge to vehicle depreciation to write down the EVs held for sale which were remaining in inventory at quarter-end to fair value and recognize the disposition losses on EVs sold in the period, Hertz said in a statement on Thursday
Vehicle depreciation in the first quarter of 2024 increased by $588 million, or $339 on a per unit basis. Of the $339 per unit increase, $119 was related to EVs held for sale, the company said. [if !supportLineBreakNewLine] [endif]
Hertz reported a much larger loss for the first quarter than analysts had forecast. Adjusted net loss stood at $392 million, or $1.28 loss per diluted share.
This compares with an analyst consensus estimate of a loss of $0.45 per share.
Following the earnings release on Thursday, Hertz’s stock crashed by 21% on the NASDAQ but ended off the lows, still down 19%...
Hertz was an early mover in buying EVs to rent to customers, but it and other car rental companies have recently started to sell the EVs they had previously purchased due to weaker customer demand for EV rentals.
Hertz, unlike other rental firms, has a more risky approach because it fully owns all the EVs it has bought and is losing money if the resale value slumps.
As it did.
Earlier this year, Hertz said in a regulatory filing to the SEC it is selling roughly one-third of its electric vehicle fleet, highlighting the risk of its first-mover strategy when it comes to EVs.
The Electric Bus Debacle in Antelope Valley: A Case Study in Premature Policy Implementation
The sudden suspension of electric battery bus services in Antelope Valley two weeks ago has unveiled significant challenges and pitfalls associated with the rush towards electrification of public transit systems, without adequately addressing reliability and infrastructure issues.
This event has left hundreds of commuters stranded, highlighting the essential gaps in planning and risk management that are too often overlooked in the fervor to adopt green technologies.
The Incident
On a seemingly ordinary Tuesday, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) halted all operations involving their fleet of MCI D45 battery-electric commuter coaches. This decision, made “out of an abundance of caution and for reasons outside of AVTA’s control,” abruptly affected the daily routines of countless individuals who rely on these buses for work, school, and other critical appointments. The suspension, importantly, did not impact AVTA’s local service nor their use of BYD zero-emission battery electric buses, suggesting a specific issue with the MCI D45 models.
Commuter Chaos and Communication Breakdown
The impact on the community was immediate and severe. Many commuters were left in the lurch, with some only becoming aware of the suspension when handed a flyer while boarding a bus. This last-minute notification is a glaring testament to the lack of effective communication strategies in critical transit service changes. Furthermore, alternative transport options were not seamlessly integrated. Metrolink trains, suggested as an alternative, were reportedly unprepared to accept AVTA passes, leading to confusion and additional expenses for the riders, with one individual’s commute cost tripling as a result of the disruption.
The Underlying Issues
While no official explanation was provided immediately, some speculation pointed towards safety concerns with the electric batteries, such as potential fire risks. This speculation, if true, touches upon a critical aspect of electric vehicle technology — battery safety and reliability. The rapid push for electrification of public transport solutions often glosses over these vital engineering challenges. It is imperative to ask if the technological zeal is overshadowing practical implementation strategies that ensure safety and reliability.
Economic Impact and Policy Shortcomings
The financial ramifications for everyday commuters like the bus rider who reported a threefold increase in daily commuting costs illustrate a broader issue of economic inequity introduced by technological transitions. The shift to electric buses is often touted as a necessary step towards combating climate change, yet the real-time execution of these policies must be scrutinized. Are we advancing towards a future of sustainability at the expense of present-day reliability and economic accessibility?
Moreover, the AVTA’s situation serves as a microcosm of a larger trend where policies and technologies are deployed under the banner of environmental conservation without thorough vetting for practical viability. This incident compels policymakers to reassess the balance between innovation and reliability, especially in essential services like public transportation.
Conclusion
The suspension of the electric bus services in Antelope Valley should act as a wake-up call for transit authorities and policymakers alike. It underscores the necessity of adopting a measured, data-driven approach when integrating new technologies into critical public services. Technology transitions must not compromise on safety, reliability, or economic feasibility. As this case vividly demonstrates, the leap towards futuristic solutions requires not just technological readiness but a robust framework for risk assessment, crisis management, and public communication to truly benefit the communities it aims to serve.
This incident reveals the gaps between the idealistic pursuits of environmental policies and the pragmatic realities of their implementation. It serves as a crucial lesson in the importance of caution and thoroughness in the face of technological or ideological enthusiasm.
Dont forget kids, cLIEmate change narrative (manmade climate change) is just another hoax they are trying to sell to you to make you give up whatever liberties you have left! (Such as private car ownership, eating meat, travelling, etc)
Daddy Tanuki
Solar Wizard
Fuck that! I have a 7.3 liter diesel turbo that will live longer than me, and a XXXXXXX to take deer and wild boars with.
Daddy Tanuki
Solar Wizard
F350 dually... just point and hit the pedal... people get out of the way with a purpose.Thats gotta be tough in Japan
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@Daddy Tanuki sir, you win the internet today (Love that picture of an F350 in Japan)!
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Absolute Legend!!!!
Could you survive if the grid went out indefinitely? Barring other problems such as criminal stealing, looting, murder and whatever? That will happen later as society collapse.
For now…. Could your present system provide you with the power needed to do without the electric grid in a survival situation vs completely returning and living in 19th century?
I don’t see the internet or cell or most anything working long in that situation so ….. you would not need power for that. Is - was your home built to help with cooling if air conditioner goes…?
You might want to think about these things. If grid goes gasoline will not be able to pump. Small town near me had power outagefor 7-8 hours a while back. Nothing worked everything was down. Could not buy or do anything No food no gas nothing. All stores - restaurants closed. Had drive to another town to get gas. When I was young if power went out it didn’t matter as much….stores had manual cash registers…. Gas was pumped with generators feeding from main tank. Transactions were done in cash.
That town losing power resulted in complete shut down.
For now…. Could your present system provide you with the power needed to do without the electric grid in a survival situation vs completely returning and living in 19th century?
I don’t see the internet or cell or most anything working long in that situation so ….. you would not need power for that. Is - was your home built to help with cooling if air conditioner goes…?
You might want to think about these things. If grid goes gasoline will not be able to pump. Small town near me had power outagefor 7-8 hours a while back. Nothing worked everything was down. Could not buy or do anything No food no gas nothing. All stores - restaurants closed. Had drive to another town to get gas. When I was young if power went out it didn’t matter as much….stores had manual cash registers…. Gas was pumped with generators feeding from main tank. Transactions were done in cash.
That town losing power resulted in complete shut down.
The Criminal "stuff" will happen from about day one. They will loose their minds for roughly a month and most of them die off one way or the other. Doubt that look around today with everything working. Most people can't feed themselves for a week. It will come apart quickly, and if they think you have power you will be a target. Positive thing here is when it is this far gone, defending yourself will likely be just fine. Once you and your chosen family and friends, you ain't doing this alone weather that first month things will calm down a bit, with the odd issue here and there.
This is the cold hard truth. It will be very messy as people will loose their minds more then they already have, and you will have things like the ant and the grasshopper.
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One Second After was an eye opening read for me.
I agree there are more important things, unless you have medical equipment that needs electricity.
But I think the idea was, do you currently have enough solar power to keep the fridge and freezers on for long enough of a time. For me.....I would say just. Here in the spring and fall we can go weeks and never see the sun. That does not do well with solar power. I do have plans to put up an old wind turbine, just because I have it. But that will not do it as well.
If we are still talking about a SHTF type deal you don't want to be running a generator. That is a very loud come here and see what I have and what might be worth taking. Plus about solar is quiet.
Your medical statement goes into why you can't do this alone, you will need trusted help.
This kind of stuff usually falls into the "prepper" side of things. IMHO this is what it is going to be like. Some of you might not have read this.
I hope this link is ok, I don't see much about guns overhere.
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