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Subsidy, we are experts in that already. Forced laber, we have child labor in the south. What advantage does China have aside from our lack of interest?

The whole China this, China that agrenda is similar to tactics of the fossil fuel companies. If China is subsidizing, why can’t we? Weird. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/01/opinion/clean-energy-solar-wind.html

Induced demand by artificially lowering the cost of a product and slowing the development of alternatives... we do that with fossil fuels in America and we seem to be ok with it. Weird.

https://electrek.co/2024/05/29/new-york-city-largest-battery-storage-project/ The site was already built as a peaker site, smart to replace it with grid battery!

Maybe we need to cap the landfills. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/methane/landfills-leak-methane-at-alarming-rates-new-research-shows

Our stuff tend to be designed for single use then discard the 'waste'. It's great we are looking into reclamation as a way to improve overall efficiency. Las Vegas has been reclaiming waste water by doing some cleaning then sending it back into Lake Mead, allowing us to draw more water (think...

That will never happen because we are dependent on China's coal plants to get our cheap imports. And, the member states don't want inflation in their country. There is a saying "When you point your finger, there are 3 pointing back at you." Try it. ;)

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/23/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-he-favors-no-tariffs-on-chinese-evs.html “I’m in favor of no tariffs and no incentives for electric vehicles, or for oil and gas,” the Tesla CEO said. I think certain groups watching the interview would be nodding their heads until this...

It takes a deep charge/discharge cycle to know for sure. Voltage variance is measurable at the ends.

You can say these retirees became woke to the truth!

So better to export for pennies on the dollar than to offer a special promo on days with excess? Makes no sense.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/extreme-heat-hits-texas-florida-163348815.html Strange that it's these 2 states, sounds like Karma!

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/EIA-Warns-Severe-Hurricane-Season-Could-US-Disrupt-Oil-Gas.html But I am told oil and gas is SOOOO reliable! ;) Ironic that this problem is caused by the oil and gas industry.

I don't live in CA but I think Californians would prefer that energy price at that time be highly discounted instead of exported for pennies on the dollar or solar fields shut down.

https://electrek.co/2024/05/21/renewables-met-100-percent-california-energy-demand-30-days/ 40+ days straight in a row now!

https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2030/tesla-full-self-driving-to-recognize-hand-gestures-in-upcoming-update-according-to-employee Nice, will it honk bank if someone flips you off? ;)

https://electrek.co/2024/05/15/elon-musk-tesla-next-full-self-driving-update-5-to-10x-fewer-interventions-per-mile/ Wow, so impressive, let me know when my Tesla can drive me from LA to NY like you said. ;)

https://www.kolotv.com/2024/05/15/lombardo-expresses-concern-over-california-bill-that-could-raise-nevada-gas-prices/ Maybe NV needs to do more with renewables and more BEV push so the state is not reliant on imports. The Republican party used to champion self sufficiency… what happened to...

Regen is not battery capacity dependent, it is BMS dependent. Agree that 100% is not true 100% but the car can also be set to allow no regen above 90%. See case of Powerwall that will no charge battery until down to 60%. It is all software.

Human extinction in 2 generations! Global warming disaster averted! ;)

When at home, I do not charge to 100%, regardless of how long. I do charge to 100% before I go on road trips and also during (hotel charging, long stretches where I do need 100%).

Correction: LFP not immune to higher degradation at 100%. Better than NMC but still higher degradation.

12k miles per tire change. Don't even have to worry about tire rotation... I can see why Hertz is getting out of renting EVs. LOL

So it looks like every 50K miles = new tires + new control arms. :(

https://electrek.co/2024/05/14/tesla-full-self-driving-trial-users-take-rate-credit-card-data/ Like I said, just include it with the car. If not the Standard/RWD trim, at least the LR trim.

Maybe with self driving, the truck drivers can be put into cryosleep while the semi drives itself. ;)

Space cows, the answer to colonizing Mars!

Great to know CHP type systems are becoming more popular. As I tell people in Las Vegas, rooftop solar not only reduces your energy purchase, it also keeps the city cooler. ;)

Agreed, US is known for talk, China is known for action. ;) https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4659511-americas-biggest-energy-scam-is-happening-now/ "So, Americans pay for fossil fuels four times: first through tax subsidies, second in energy bills, third with health care and...

https://www.12news.com/article/money/arizona-relies-on-california-texas-for-gas-what-happens-if-prices-increase/75-0a17a9dc-8b28-4aa7-aad4-c5c5f991ef9c Stupid is as stupid does. Maybe switch to EV and be self reliant with solar and wind.

Are you sure? Seems China is investing more in renewables than the USA... mainly because we have a party that is funded by the fossil fuel industry and totally against renewables.

https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/big-oil-price-gouging #NOTYOURFRIEND

If you want to bring up 6 pax situations, you need to rent a mini van or EV9.

YMMV, then you need the ID.BUZZ. Otherwise, the dog can sleep on the rear passengers laps.

Totally agree but Model 3 has it's surprise too. Last month, I packed some stuff to my friend's house. It was amazing how much stuff you can fit with the rear seat down. That rear deck makes you think you have less space. I do wish they modify the Model 3 into a hatch back... maybe that'd...

https://www.azfamily.com/2024/05/06/what-they-dont-tell-you-about-arizonas-temperature-extremes/ That's a good way to play the denial game. Move the monitoring stations to cooler places. LOL

https://www.wecb.fm/china-is-building-a-giant-battery-the-size-of-a-building-an-innovative-solution-for-electric-transport-recharging/ Should design it as a pyramid. 😂

Here's a cargo space comparison for 2020. https://www.motortrend.com/features/tesla-model-3-vs-model-y-which-one-should-you-buy/ "According to owner's manuals from both EVs, the Model 3 has 15 cubic feet of trunk space, while the Model Y can swallow 68 cubes of total cargo space. "...

Watch Dark Waters on Netflix, this was about Teflon/PFAS but gives you an idea of what happens when you weaken the EPA. Also, speaking of water pollution... the continued problem of overdrawing ground water.

CAISO Battery & Imports. 2023 vs 2024. If your business was selling energy to CAISO, looks like business is drying up!

That's why the fossil fuel industry is panicking, they are giving Trump $1B to protect them. Yes, let's roll back so China can kick our butt. I guess we need to get ready to all become Amish and go back to horse and buggy - because we will be poor. LOL

https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/batteries/batteries-are-taking-on-gas-plants-to-power-californias-nights

https://www.ecoticias.com/en/first-double-glass-solar-panel/1825/

https://insideevs.com/features/718824/find-tesla-battery-degradation/

https://www.newsweek.com/texas-heat-wave-could-kill-pets-minutes-1898951 Oh, no! Hope the Cruz family are not out on vacation and leaving Snowflake home alone - again. Someone go check on Snowflake!

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Gasoline-Diesel-Demand-Hit-Seasonal-Low-Not-Seen-Since-COVID.html

More on calendar aging and less on cycles... almost sounds like the price of a car except you do not lose 30% on first year. LOL