Electric Vehicles
As shown here, there truly are cultures around the world that are based on care for one another, and for environmental sustainability. Of course, it’s possible that the United States may one day head in this direction. Right now, however, …
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From Proud Democrats: Europe hits back hard against MAGA oligarch Elon Musk for meddling in their politics as Tesla sales plummet dramatically in January by a staggering 45%. And it gets even better… Musk has enraged many Europeans by supporting …
The man with the sign here is my friend Paul Scott, co-founder of Plug-In America way back in 2005. FWIW, Paul overbuilt the solar PV array on his roof specifically to charge his car; he hasn’t used a drop of …
It looks like there has been a transition from: Tesla owners affixing bumper stickers that read: “I bought this car before I realized that Elon Musk is a terrible person.” to: An international boycott against Tesla.
Though 92% of EV drivers would not consider going back to internal combustion engines, one finds frustrated people from time to time.
No, the mining of lithium and cobalt is definitely not “good,” but the mining/combustion of coal, with its greenhouse gases, heavy metals, and radioactive isotopes, is horrific for the health of the planet and everything living on it. Of course, …
I had the opportunity to meet a fellow from Norway the other day who confirmed the unbelievable scale of EV adoption in his country. Out of curiosity, I asked where in the country he lives. He named the town, but …
It’s impossible to know who or what is behind the constant flow of disinformation on electric transportation, e.g., the graphic at left. Big Oil? QAnon? Other right-wing, anti-environmentalist groups? In any case, I have a friend who’s been telling me …
Readers who wish to learn more about the workings of electric motors will enjoy this video, which explores the idea of an electric V8 engine. Its creator asks: “Is an electric V8 engine a good idea?” The answer for someone …
Here’s an article on the use of EVs as a tool to power our homes and/or send electricity back to the grid. My comments are in italics. A study by Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute shows how electric vehicles (EVs) could double …
