EVs: A contrary perspective
Many challenging issues for EVs to replace today’s ICE vehicles. I think many of these challenges can and will be overcome – but it is fair to say we are…
Economy, Climate: The Four Pillars of Modern Civilization
Four materials rank highest on the scale of necessity, forming what I have called the four pillars of modern civilization: cement, steel, plastics, and ammonia are needed in larger quantities…
Climate: How climate issues will really be addressed
Voluntarily. Mostly. By people doing what we’ve done: I strongly suspect that most “forced” climate initiatives will accomplished next to nothing and will be as effective as public health was…
Climate: Some nations must develop fossil fuel resources
Head is spinning African nations must be allowed to develop fossil fuel resources to help lift their people out of poverty, governments said at the COP27 climate talks in Egypt,…
Environment: How much greenhouse gases are reduced by switching to personal electric vehicles?
Not much, surprisingly. Source: Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA Transportation (all types) accounts for 27% of GHG emissions. Of the 24% attributed into “Industry” much…
Demographics: True -> “The Global War for Young Talent Will Shape the Future | Time”
Meanwhile, most of the population is stuck on the Population Bomb meme that was wrong the day it was published 55 years ago. That mindset is locked into today’s younger…
Energy, Cars: “Automatic Stop & Start Technology”
Since I drive older cars, I did not know about this: Stop & Start Technology automatically stops and starts your vehicle’s engine in certain situations to improve fuel efficiency &…
Environment: After 200k miles, an EV’s lifetime carbon emissions are 28% less than gas car
The link is a fair analysis of the overall lifecycle carbon output of an EV versus a gas-powered car: How Many Miles Before An Electric Car Is Greener Than A…
Energy: Using hot water tanks to store energy
This makes a lot of sense: Hot water systems are important and are one of the most basic energy storage devices available. Before, electric hot water systems were timed to…
Transportation: Should more people be riding bikes?
Read an item this morning promoting more people to ride bikes to work and to stores. Which reminded me of a key issue that goes ignored… Look at most urban…