If only everyone was as informed as us. We might have a long term chance as a species. I just feel sorry for all of the animals that will perish, as well as those innocent people in third-world countries.
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If only everyone was as informed as us. We might have a long term chance as a species. I just feel sorry for all of the animals that will perish, as well as those innocent people in third-world countries.
Steve N.
I had planned to tour BC this summer. I was considering relocating to Canada because of Trump. The US is not a country I even recognize anymore. I don't trust anyone now. They might be Trump voter. The thing that put me off from traveling to BC was all of the wildfires in BC. We had our share here in Oregon too, with 6 weeks of smoke. I feel really sorry for those in California because that smoke is toxic, not just from tree, but burning plastics etc from homes and cars.
Steve N.
I added some to my previous post as you were ahead of me in replying:
• http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showt...-electric-cars&p=474436&viewfull=1#post474436
* I'm a slow typer, very. I use only one finger, on my tablet.
Agreed. It's of course expensive to put these underground, and they can be problematic in flood plains. Where I live, they are all underground. The feeds coming from the hydroelectric are above ground though, and they go down sometimes in the winter with freezing rain etc.., but we are only without power for a day at most usually.
The problem I have here in the mountains is wildfires caused by lightning more than people or power-lines as in California. I want to see towers installed in the forests to bleed off the static charge that causes lightning. Lightning rods actually prevent lightning more than they attract lightning. It's a proposal that has fallen on deaf ears though....
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I didn't know about "lightning rod towers", what I do know is that where they have wind turbines there are less forest fires. ...Wind generators @ the service of electric cars, to charge their batteries...like solar panels.
Nice ride.
Drive safe, stay on the road, don't go driving over dry bushes with those hot chrome exhaust pipes.
* Confessions are for scumbags, like Harvey Weinstein.
Everyone has a grandmother. What if your grandmother died in 120 degree heat caused by Global Warming? It's happening more and more. Dangerous heat is becoming the norm. Even San Francisco, where 70 degrees is a hot day had over 100 degree heat this summer.
Everyone must do their part. Anyone that thinks GW will not affect them are delusional. It's affecting everyone in their pocketbook and sometimes their lives.
Steve N.
Now here is a nice ride:
Never buy a crappy gas car again. Not even in the same league.
BTW, Tesla Model S P100D holds speed record of 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.
Steve N.
Never buy a crappy gas car again. Not even in the same league.
BTW, Tesla Model S P100D holds speed record of 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.
Steve N.
hey Steve, for the record not everyone 'has' a grandmother but we all 'had' one at onetime.
If you're telling me not to enjoy the 500-1000 miles a year I put on my antique car then I will in turn tell you to turn off all your electrical devices and walk to work for the next 10 years........ LOL !
oh yeah...... almost forgot.....go plant a tree today, I did !
If you're telling me not to enjoy the 500-1000 miles a year I put on my antique car then I will in turn tell you to turn off all your electrical devices and walk to work for the next 10 years........ LOL !
oh yeah...... almost forgot.....go plant a tree today, I did !
Steve, have they even begun to turn a profit ?
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4113739-zev-credits-save-teslas-quarter
Hobby cars are fine. I still have a Volvo that I use twice a year to pull a trailer.
It's the giant SUV's and diesel pickups that make me mad. Diesel pickup owners think they have to run their trucks all day to prevent from wearing out their $200 starter. Give me a break. After 5 seconds of running an ICE, you are using more fuel than stopping and restarting. There are a lot of myths still going around.
Steve N.
They had one or two profitable quarters. You know how many years it took Amazon to turn a profit? Now look at them.
Elon is investing in the future. If you don't own Tesla stock, you will be the loser. Its already up about 100% this year. He is involved in space, power infrastructure, public transportation and electric vehicles. Just announced an electric Semi truck that will be out next year I think.
Steve N.
As I'm sure your are aware we are doing something with regards to the number one contributor to GW, coal fired generating stations are going the way of the dinosaur ........
Regardless, electrical energy production is still at the top so you had better shut your Tesla down now !
http://planetsave.com/2009/06/07/global-warming-effects-and-causes-a-top-10-list/
Regardless, electrical energy production is still at the top so you had better shut your Tesla down now !
http://planetsave.com/2009/06/07/global-warming-effects-and-causes-a-top-10-list/
oh yeah..... and methane gas is a problem also, therefore next time you eat chicken please refrain from farting .........
I've just read your post Steve, and @ first I revisited my two grandmothers in the heaven's paradis, to give my ultimate respect and eternal friendship and love, ...RIP, and then this came out right away after:
• http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/29/health/florida-irma-nursing-home-deaths/index.html
It is extremely sad, the combination of weak human decision with the harsh circumstances...the extreme heat, no air conditioning, ....all what hurricane Irma first caused...broken power, and the chain of reaction.
Truly tragic, and for the children and grandchildren of these grandmothers and grandfathers.
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Electric cars are for smart people and consciencious of their environment.
The profits from oil and gas affect all of us, it's killing us and our families.
It's contaminating our brain, our planet, our soil, our braves, our freedom fighters, our water, our heritage, our country, our people, our values, our families, our children, our health, our governments, our Kings and Queens, our police officers, our protectors, our peace keepers, our teachers, our football coaches, or film producers, our musicians, our rap artists, our master painters, our art auctioners, our museums, our universities, our roofs, our hi-fi stereo systems.
The profits from oil and gas affect all of us, it's killing us and our families.
It's contaminating our brain, our planet, our soil, our braves, our freedom fighters, our water, our heritage, our country, our people, our values, our families, our children, our health, our governments, our Kings and Queens, our police officers, our protectors, our peace keepers, our teachers, our football coaches, or film producers, our musicians, our rap artists, our master painters, our art auctioners, our museums, our universities, our roofs, our hi-fi stereo systems.
Not according to NASA and DOE. Cars are the #1 emitter now in the US.
My Tesla is powered 97% from Hydroelectric. If I needed to, I could put solar collectors or Solar City roof tiles on my roof and charge a Power Wall during the day and charge my car from the PW at night. This is the future.
Steve N.
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