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I spent a few years during my youth working at an oil change place (two actually) so I know them inside and out. You name it, I've probably changed every fluid and filter on it, however at this point in life there's no way I'm messing with all that myself when I can let them do it in 15 minutes...

Sounds like a swim meet. Sit outside in 100+ degree weather for 8 hours waiting for your kid to swim 3 events that might last 40 seconds each with the obligatory relay at the end they have to stay for. And some of these go on for 2-3 days. Utterly brutal. Volleyball is pretty good too once they...

Maybe demand is so high because of the subsidies? Personally I have no major problem with subsidies although that's really just a first cousin to socialism IMO. I was mostly curious if people were against all subsidies or if there's something about EV subsidies in particular people didn't like...

Honest question but do you feel that way about all subsidies or just those for EVs?

Yeah, no, hard pass on eating bugs. If things ever get that bleak I’ll just stick with the soylent green.

Unfortunately there aren’t a lot of good solutions any more. CL is nothing but scammers, and Facebook? I’d rather take my stuff and my money to a fiery grave than sell my soul and do anything that helps Facebook. If there really is an antichrist he goes by the name Mark Zuckerberg.

If you haven’t seen it, check out the new Hummer EV crab walk feature where it can rotate all four wheels and drive diagonally. GM says it’ll make 1,000 hp, go from 0-60 in 3.0 seconds and cost about $110,000. It can also raise the vehicle 6 inches at the push of a button. Reservations for the...

Ha! I would not. Where I’m from that kind of weather means you don’t drive ;)

Y You could get a 4 year old Nissan Leaf for about what you paid for your Mazda. Factory warranty is 8 years or 100,000 miles but who knows how much life you’d get out of it beyond that. You might need to replace the battery in a few years but between not paying for gas and no maintenance it...

I have a Maytag that has a history of this exact same problem and my bet is it’s the thermal fuse. You can get one off Amazon for about $6 and it takes maybe 20 minutes to replace. If you pile a bunch of junk on your dryer or have some buildup in your ductwork they start running hot and blow...

Speaking of battery based electric vehicles of today and tomorrow, I saw this in an article about Fords new electric SUVs: “Ford expects 40 percent of its vehicles sold globally by 2030 will be battery-electric” and “Ford expects a third of the full-size truck segment in the U.S. will be...

It really is amazing how much power these EVs put out. Not certain but I’d guess the Lightning will be the most powerful half ton pickup you can buy with its 775 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2L Supercharged V-8 in the Ram TRX makes “only” 650 lb-ft. You’d probably have to go to the HD and the Cummins...

That’s probably more of a fringe case where a gas UTV would be a better choice. My deer hunting is limited to the south and east and I’d wager the overwhelming majority have access to an outlet at night. As long as you can plug in somewhere, the near silent operation combined with no more smelly...

Human consumption? Crickets for pets? Not sure where you are but around here I’d guess there wouldn’t be much of a market for barbecued grasshoppers. Now maybe if they were mudbugs...

You wouldn’t know it based on our recent weather but down here in Oklahoma we’re in pretty prime solar country. I spent a lot of time where you’re at and going solar there might be a bit more challenging ;) Absolutely beautiful though.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40866/the-ford-f-150-lightnings-range-could-be-a-lot-better-than-we-think-report

These estimates make the common mistake of projecting forward while assuming we’ll still be under the exact same constraints of today. That’s not how the future works. By 2050 I have absolutely no doubt whatsoever that instead of me pulling 1500 kWh every month from the grid, I’ll be pulling...

The woods on my place are so thick I doubt I could get through them without trails, at least at a pace greater than 0.5 MPH. There are areas today that I’d bet have never even seen a human footprint unless it was some lost Native American 200 years ago. I often sit on the porch looking out at...

They're about as exciting as a dishwasher ;) That's just a derogatory term for any economical, bland car that offers little in the way of fun or excitement. Some people are passionate about cars and driving while others are not, and those people just need an "appliance" to get them around...

The image below is from the US EIA. We're definitely still burning coal but this should make it clear where coal's future lies. You're right and the short answer is batteries. There's some good info about that here: How US Grid Operators Plan To Tackle Energy Storage at Gigawatt Scale...

Back in the Before Times when going to an office to do work was a thing people did, I'd walk past a huge row of Leafs all plugged in and charging every day. It was probably the single most common car model in the entire parking lot and the people all said basically what you did - the lease deals...

That's a good point and for today you're probably right in that if you're doing long hauling every day an electric pickup is not the best choice. But most people who buy trucks aren't like the folks on this forum who are out working them every day. Estimates say that 75% of truck owners tow once...

That looks to be less of a tractor and more of a good start to a salvage yard ;) Personally I'd keep it to rebuild just because I like doing that kind of stuff, but also buy another working tractor to do work now. If it's anything like cars, by the time you got done restoring it you'd have...

This is one of my favorite subjects. People always say "but I saw" or "I remember, I was there" as if that means anything. You don't see what you think you see and your memories lie, making eye witness testimony about as reliable as The National Enquirer (do they still publish that?). With the...

He has very ambitions goals and you're right that sometimes he let's his optimism get away from him, but considering what's he's already achieved with Tesla and SpaceX I'm willing to cut him some slack. The next Americans on the moon will get there on a SpaceX Starship. Off topic but Tesla...

I‘m familiar with the workings of search algorithms - unfortunately for me I have to sit through two meetings every week discussing just that (not Google’s). But that’s OK, I was really more interested in the conspiracy angle anyway ;)

Sounds like that would make a good movie ;)

Yeah, I know nobody ever really changes their opinions but it’s an interesting conversation nonetheless. Are you suggesting there’s a global conspiracy by someone (some group?) who‘s pulling down any internet page that has news or data that is favorable to coal and big tech? Now you have me...

Amazon is struggling to meet their goals for sure but a lot of that has to do with how much they generate and how fast they’re growing. That’s both good and bad for them, and they still plan on being on 100% renewables by 2025. Amazon is such a unicorn that it’s hard to really compare them to...

Looks like it would fit right in on Mars. I was told it looks a lot better in person so I guess I’ll have to keep an open mind until I can actually see one.

Thanks for the link. That’s from way back in 2015 though. Here’s something more current where they say “In 2016, the company inked a deal that made the Cheyenne facility fully wind-powered.” https://businessfacilities.com/2018/10/wyoming-microsoft-expansion-cheyenne-data-center-underway/

I love what Tesla is doing but I’m not sure I‘m liking the spaceship looks of that Cybertruck. I’m sure they’ll sell all they can make though.

The Lightning offers things a regular F150 cannot so it's hard to compare, plus final pricing isn't out yet. From what I've seen it'll probably about the same as the current model with the Pro Power Onboard option. They will be recycled into new batteries: Where Electric Car Batteries Go When...

Can you share a link to this information? I searched quite a bit but couldn't find anything that would confirm this.

Carbon credits aren't really much of a thing any more in high tech although they've definitely relied on them in the past. And which data center is Microsoft building that will run on coal? I haven't heard of that but if you have a link maybe I can learn something today. They recently stated...

Speaking of the F150 Lightning, that truck looks amazing. I love the idea of their "frunk" that gives you the convenience of lockable storage in front to go along with the open bed in back. That and the ability to power your home for anywhere from 3 to 10 days during a blackout, or run real...

G&A had a good story on this: What's Causing the Ammo Shortage? Short answer is it's a demand problem, as in it's through the roof. They're making just as much ammo as they always have, and in some cases more, but the demand is so high they just can't keep up. Doesn't look to be ending any time...

That would be logical. When we explore deep space we send automated probes like Voyager, not Earth humans behind the steering wheel of some giant ship. No reason to think aliens would be any different. There's also no reason to believe aliens would even be living organisms, at least in the sense...

There was a good article on Salon about this: Why do smart people lie about alien encounters?. As we all know, achieving the highest levels within any bureaucracy public or private does not mean you're smart, nor does it mean you're sane. All it means is you're a good at the politics of human...

Google.com. The top result is this which states: ”While there is no absolute rule when it comes to how long engines will last, there are a few general figures that can give you a rough idea about what to expect from your car. For some time, the average lifespan of a car’s engine was eight...

Never said they last forever, I'm just going by what Tesla is estimating which is an average 500,000 mile lifespan for the motors they use. Even if it was only half that it would still almost double today's average lifespan for a gasoline powered passenger car engine which is around 150,000...

This touches on the biggest appeal to me. Even if you don't care about pollution and think climate change is a bunch of hooey, there are no more belts to break, no more spark plugs, or air filters, or coolant that needs regular replacement. No more valves that need adjustment, or carburetors to...

Battery density has tripled in the past 10 years while prices have fallen 85%. That's pretty significant improvement. BloombergNEF: Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Densities Have Almost Tripled Since 2010 But I agree we still need better batteries. The next major push will come from solid state...

This is the same debate people have every time a disruptive technology comes along, as if the new tech fundamentally violates everything they believe in and threatens their very existence. And maybe it does if you're married to the past and unwilling to change, but for those who can grow and...

It's funny but I've found the same. I figure many just use it as some sort of logo to attract business, but then I'd also say I've never met a Christian who actually followed the teachings of Jesus. They'll say they do, and maybe they honestly think they do, but it's not evident according to any...

According to the Earthlings anyway.

I don't think anyone claimed green energy was 100% green (whatever that even means). It's just about being better, which is something we should all want. But you left out the best part of that article which states: "Texas-based Global Fiberglass Solutions claims to be the first U.S. company to...

This ^ But where I would balk is PDI and "Material and Logistics". If they want to charge $200 for PDI I'd want a report stating exactly what they checked, what the results were, and how much time they spent on each item. That's kind of a bogus fee since that's just a normal part of doing...

If you pulled the belt and the deck moves fine then at least you know it's an engine problem. Some things I didn't see mentioned: - Are you sure the throttle linkage is fully opening the carb when at full throttle? If not that would describe what you're seeing. - Are you sure the choke is fully...

No but you're close. It's the fluoridation in our drinking water that is slowly altering our DNA to be compatible with the alien being's home planet. Problem is it takes generations to complete but that's also why people seem so different today compared to 100 years ago. You think it's just a...

They list their sources right there in the article, but then I'm sure they're all lying too.

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/may/17/facebook-posts/no-electric-cars-werent-abandoned-because-batterie/

I remember that too. Domestic auto makers were putting out complete garbage and the bean counters all wanted to blame it on the assembly line workers. Most at the time knew it was BS but I still remember having discussions about it with people who bought the lie. It's funny how when things go...

Popeyes is to KFC as pulled pork is to Spam. They may come from the same general animal but that's where the similarities end.

If we survive long enough that's where we'll eventually end up. One race, one culture, one language, etc. Until then we'll keep killing people because their culture is different or they believe in different supernatural beings than we do.

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Ketchup is the Budweiser of condiments. That’s not a compliment.

There are a few European countries where that’s common. I was introduced to tartar sauce with fries in Seattle a long time ago and it’s now become my go-to.

Bigfoots are aliens. That’s why they seem to appear and disappear without a trace. That’s also why we’ve never found a dead one or seen their offspring.

I like the way you think ;)

Chi-Fil-A is good but you have to remember it’s still fast food. Sounds like you got caught up in the same kind of hype we did when In-N-Out came to town. There were lines around the block for the first few weeks because the rumors were it was really good, then once people figured it was not...

Gotta say I wouldn’t be sad if they got tossed in the pen for a few years and tagged with a felony conviction on their records. Being stupid should come with a price.

This makes Pikachu cry :(

The only companies who don’t have this problem with drug testing are the ones that don’t do it (i.e. most white collar jobs). There’s a good conspiracy theory in there if one was so inclined.

You can buy a nice electric sharpener from HF for $30. Personally I’d rather do that than angle grind every cut I wanted to make. That sounds like torture.

Yeah, when you can make $15 working at Target, $19 is anything but premium. They’re UAW too, and without intending to be political, that would be a huge red flag for me. Start qualified people at $22 an hour and move to a low cost, business friendly state like Texas and you’ll have more workers...

Probably NYC. There are a couple clubs there that take their small dogs out to hunt rats at night. Never a shortage of rats to be killed. That same dachshund of mine killed a squirrel once and I saw it happen. She’s only about 8 pounds and got that squirrel against a wall. The squirrel zigged...

You can find auction price data here.

IMO the whole “ZTRs don’t work with hills” thing is a borderline wives tale. That’s not to mean they work great on hills because they don’t, but I don’t find them worse than any regular tractor. I used to be where you are and almost got a lawn tractor because I was worried all my hills would be...

This ^ You want to get rid of mice? Forget the cat, get a miniature dachshund or terrier. We have one that’s basically The Terminator - She can't be bargained with. She can't be reasoned with. She doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And she absolutely will not stop, ever, until that mouse...

You’d think somebody would at least do a basic function check before delivering a big, expensive piece of machinery to a customer, but then what do I know about running a tractor dealership.

Great practice, I do that too and find it really helpful. When I coach people on writing I say "make the steps clear enough that your mother could do it". In this case it's all highly technical so the analogy usually works (no offense Mom).

After having seen this too many times, I check all fluids on day 1 whenever I buy a new machine. I also pay extra close attention to anything coming loose or not sounding/feeling right those first couple weeks, especially if it's a 'dealer prep' kind of thing. Far too often their attention to...

This ^ I wouldn’t touch a thing until the dealer has it.

Don’t underestimate what you can do with a ZTR. I have Deere 3032e and a Z540R which used to be their top of the line residential mower and that Z540R has been nothing short of amazing. I’ve bush hogged with it and dont even slow down if a branch is an inch or less. I’ve pulled small logs with...

What you want is an IR repeater (aka IR extender). They’re pretty common, just do a search and you’ll find plenty. Not sure what kind of range but the ones I’ve seen are RF so I’d think 100 ft would likely work.

Probably depends on how much room you have to work with. I already have a reputation for hitting stuff with just a ballast box, I can’t imagine trying to get around wooded areas with a bh hanging off the rear end.

I don’t get that whole “my yard is a festering trash dump” thing that seems to be the norm in so many rural communities. Do people not know you can sell those junked out cars, swing sets or whatever for money? Do they just like living in trash? I have one neighbor who doesn’t have two nickels to...

We may go in a different direction but we’re never going back. What would seal that deal is if people had to pay the true, unsubsidized cost of using petroleum based products. You throw in the costs of war, the trade deficit, cleaning up the pollution, etc and it might cost you a $20 bill just...

People throw around “subsidized” as if it’s evidence that there’s some sort of scam going on, or that we shouldn’t be doing it because it’s economically unviable. Is there that much complaining about the trillions we spend subsidizing oil and coal, or corn and soybean farming? Subsidies, like...

Interesting article about lithium mining in Nevada: Nevada lithium mine kicks off a new era of Western extraction Once opened, the mine will run 24x7 for an estimated 40 years.

So maybe the answer is instead of paying for a fuel truck, somebody comes out and just does a battery swap, sorta like what this company is doing for EVs today: How battery swapping could reduce EV charge time to just 10 minutes

Totally agree. The fact that they called it the Patriot Act was offensive in its irony.

It sure does, and if you’re using your personal account and not posting about work or acting as an agent of your employer, I have a problem with that too. But then I admit personal liberty is kind of a trigger for me. IMO the government, my boss or my neighbor shouldn’t have any say in what I do...

United Airlines is 12 hours but you’re right, 8 hours is even worse. Then you don’t understand how drug tests work. You can smoke a joint at home on Friday night and still test positive Monday morning. It has nothing to do with being impaired or under the influence. Without a warrant, due...

I have zero problem with that and agree completely. That’s not how most drug testing works however. My problem is the idea that an employer can essentially search your private life even when they don’t have any reason to believe you might be a drug user. That’s really no different than them...

Yeah, I suspect that’s just old people clinging to the idea that cannabis is evil and anybody who smokes weed must be a whacked out psychopath who can’t be trusted (full disclosure: I’m old). So you‘re a raging alcoholic and want to fly an airplane full of people? No problem, just lay off the...

I have no data but I would suspect it’s pent up demand due to people not being able to move during covid and the lack of new homes being built for the same reason. Once we work through that demand things will go back to normal.

Who said anything about it being OK to be impaired at work? My point is that what you do on your own time is your business, not that of your employer. Or maybe you think drug tests only detect what you’re under the influence of at the time of the test, and that the tests are only done during...

I’m still not sure how random drug testing is even legal. Seems like a huge violation of privacy, not to mention nobody seems to care if your mind-altering drug of choice is alcohol.

You bring up a great scenario that will definitely be a tough one to solve. Just curious but how do you handle the constant fueling of multiple machines on a job like that today?

The conspiracy theorist in me wants to think this is intentional.

A 16kw Tesla solar install with 2 Powerwalls will power a nice sized home in the southern US 24x7 and also provide 6 full days of battery backup (an added bonus). That system without incentives and without net metering will break even in about 25 years which is the typical lifespan. That's nice...

Very nice, I've been looking for something like this so keep us updated on what you think.

This is one of the best parts - going forward we'll need less infrastructure, not more. As more homes and offices move to onsite solar generation, the need to have some giant power plant shooting electricity down powerlines for mile after mile will decrease. I fully expect in my lifetime to...

For big operations the days of requiring a human to pilot a tractor are coming to an end, just like it is with semis and delivery vans. The transition to EVs is the same and the only real question is when. Considering self-driving electric semis are being tested on public roads today, I'd guess...

I've never seen figures for the US CUT market but maybe a less scientific method would be to look at how many used for sale show up someplace like Tractorhouse. Won't be accurate but it might be as close as you'll find. This is what it shows today for tractors 40hp and under: KUBOTA (1465) JOHN...

Probably the best solution is to pay attention to the gauge, heed the warning lights, and not run out, just like with all the other EVs. I've been running ICEs for 40 years and never managed to run myself out of gas a single time so that's probably a fringe case, and if it happens you'll just...

With a 2nd battery pack you could theoretically run nonstop forever, just like you can with regular battery powered tools. Not sure if this tractor has that but I recently read an article about Deere's electric strategy and that was their solution. If you can easily swap packs then recharge time...

You'd think they would design their product to function properly with a right-sized fuel filter but who knows. I will say that I had a mower behave this same way and it was a dirty carb. It would run for a bit but then start to die, and if I hit the fuel bulb it would run fine for a while before...

You're right. Here's how I look at it: Putting $5000 in a Roth IRA would cost me about $7500 in gross pay if I'm in the highest bracket. Net cost would be $5000 of course because that's after tax money. Putting $5000 in something like a 401k would cost me $5000 in gross pay if I'm in the...

Land Rover and Mercedes Benz each halted production at two of their factories for the same reason.

This ^^ You want less crime? You want to see fewer handouts? You want to pay less in taxes? You better make sure the poor are happy and can make money, otherwise they will very much make it your problem. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette learned that the hard way.

I'll just echo that these are all essentially the same and parts are interchangeable whether they come from Home Depot, Lowes, HF, etc. What's really nice too is they make great storage racks, and if you get the kind with 2-piece verticals (like this one) they make a nice rolling work table. We...

But we’re supposed to assume social security won’t be there when we retire ;)

It’s not total tax, it’s what you pay off the top. If you’re single and make more than $40,000 a year, your top bracket is already 22%. By the time you’re up over $160k they’re taking a third. Personally I have no doubt that my top bracket will be less when I retire because not all income is...

Don’t forget that by paying taxes on the front end, let’s say it’s 20%, you get 20% less seed to plant, meaning your harvest gets cut by a whopping 20% as well. So really the question would be “do you want an 80% harvest that is tax free, or do you want a 100% harvest that is taxed?” Whether one...

Agreed. When you have to turn down a pay raise just so you can afford healthcare for your children you know we as a country took a very wrong turn somewhere.

Wow, where are you finding deals like that? I'm always checking estate sales and auctions but most I find is junk that they want new prices for.

We used to get mice in the house all the time and I never could figure out why. Then one day I notice the cat would go outside, catch a mouse, then secretly bring it in the house alive so she could play with it (through the doggie door). Moral of the story: cats don't always improve a mouse...

This is just a store’s way of asking to be put out of business by someplace like Amazon.

Everybody has been hacked, just depends on what you consider a hack. Is phishing a hack? Meh, they usually call it that. Hacking isn’t like it is on TV where it’s a pink haired 20-something hippie chick banging away at keyboard. What’s really crazy is you look at the firewalls in front of major...

I had years of nonstop heartache and pain with small engines and ethanol gas (no additive). I’m a slow learner but one day I decided to switch to 100% gas (still no additive) and I’ve never had a single problem since - not one. My push mower gets parked around halloween with whatever happens to...

I’d be curious what the hours estimate was for that rebuild.

This is what I’m thinking. People hear 1,000 gallons and think that’s a lot of water. It isn’t. If you were wanting to plan for legit drought I’d be thinking in the tens of thousands at least.

IT security (and IT in general) at many of these companies suffers the same problem as user manuals - they think anyone can do it because “how hard could it be?” thus they don’t want to pay a professional. And I mean a real pro, not just some guy who‘s built a few PCs and knows how to map a...

You literally could not pay me enough to be a police officer today. Who wants to risk ruining their life, the lives of their families, and potentially go to prison, all for a job where you're hated and shot at by the people you're trying to protect and get paid a whopping $60k a year? No thank you.

According to the FBI, over the last 30 years violent crime fell 49% and property crime fell 55%. Ironically, the majority of people polled think crime has actually gotten worse. Why? The media, who wants to stoke your fears to sell clicks and views. We're actually living in the golden age of...

18 US Code 832 makes possession of a “radiological“ weapon by someone “without lawful authority“ punishable by up to life in prison.

I don’t disagree, but I will say that like governments, corporations don’t really have money the same way people have money. By that I mean when you tax a corporation (or sue a city) that cost just gets passed down to the consumer (taxpayer) so in the end you and I are the ones who are actually...

Is discussing the environment political? If it is it shouldn’t be but I know it can be a very unpopular topic.

China continuing down the coal path is troubling for sure but they’re investing in clean energy production too - it’s not all coal. But even with power derived from coal, EVs offer around a 30% total reduction in overall emissions versus vehicles that run on carbon based fuels.

The fault lies with the media for sure, however the reason you see an uptick now is the COVID lockdowns and the emotional toll it is taking on everyone. Prior to this year, mass shootings had been consistently going down, not up. You wouldn’t know that by watching the news however because mass...

Very true, and while many of these countries lag, they also recognize the problem and are working to fix it. For example, China has mandated that EVs make up 40% of new sales by 2030 - that’s only 9 years away. As certain leading countries like the US pioneer new solutions, these trickle down to...

I think the term “sustainability” helps put some common sense into a lot of the green talk you hear today. Many are against all the tree hugging hippy stuff, but simply asking if a practice is sustainable should make the argument clear. Sustainability simply means can you keep doing what you’re...

I've been right where you are and these were a couple of my takeaways: Kubota: If you can make peace with the treadle thing then it's a great choice all around. That was a deal breaker for me however. Kioti: Great tractor at a great price but dealer and factory support give me seriously bad...

My Deere dealer didn't even know what R14 tires were :oops:

I’m a technical writer and could write a book on this subject but I'll give you the abridged version of my experience. All the warnings come from the lawyers of course, and those are nonnegotiable. If legal says you have to do something then you have to do it no matter how little sense it may...

If the past year has taught us anything it's that living in an urban center is hazardous to your health. Disease, crime, riots, etc. Brick and mortar is dying, theaters are dying, and pro sports are getting eaten by the woke, so there's no longer a lot of the perks that urban life used to have...

The 'pro quality' kitchen fad has been going for a while now and apparently it's not slowing down any time soon. I know some people who did that and you'd think they were big into cooking but they never use it for much more than making scrambled eggs or cooking a frozen pizza. I think at some...

Haggling was more of a thing when it was hard to know what something was actually worth, but today with the internet and sites like Truecar, Machinery Pete, etc, you should know the value of most things, so the concept of dickering over price becomes a giant waste of everyone’s time. This is why...

Sounds like it’s time to consult a lawyer. It would seem to me that if what you’re saying is true, you’ve suffered financial damages and under strict product liability (your state laws will vary) you’d have a legitimate case against both the dealer and Kioti. It’s never quite that easy of course...

I've heard countless stories from people who swear it helps so I'm sure it's worth a try. I know I'd feel far safer regularly taking CBD or whole leaf rather than acetaminophen every day. That stuff has literally been used as animal poison and will kill you outright if you take enough of it.

By “Toyota vs Chevrolet” do you mean to say Toyota (Kubota) is better than Chevrolet (others)? Having owned Toyota’s And Chevys, if someone told me a Kubota was like a Toyota I’d run away as fast as I could but I don’t think that’s what you mean.

Do some reading on Tesla's Semi, that's probably where we're heading with tractors. The only hold up right now is cell production but that's coming maybe this year but probably next. Autonomous driving, half the energy costs vs diesel, far less maintenance, 500 mile range and an 80% recharge in...

This seems to be how kids date these days for reasons unknown. They don't go on dates and never say they're dating when they are, there are no girlfriends or boyfriends as they're all "just friends" even though they're not, and breaking up via text message is the norm and never a big deal even...

That's only about 3.5% a year. You look at real inflation, especially the price of steel, and that's probably not out of line.

That is the truth. I don’t like making cultural generalizations but from my experience with both China and India, they tend to view things we might call cheating as simply being smarter than the other guy. It’s not seen as immoral or wrong. That goes for everything from university degrees to...

That's a great point, and I wonder if we might see even more of a move towards onsite generation as a result. Based on the numbers I've looked at for full, non-grid tied solar installs, the break even point for the typical home is around 20 years - just shy of the estimated 25 year lifespan of...

I went through exactly this at 40 - had a great paying job but it sucked so bad everyday I’d think the money wasn’t worth it even if it meant we had to live in a shack. I even went to some sessions about a couple skilled trades and was about to pull the trigger, but then I didn’t. Looking back...

I actually said "In 20 years you won't be able to buy a gas/diesel tractor and with fast chargers the electrics will be able to run 24x7 with less downtime than it takes to fuel a diesel". Today? No, that's not possible. However, even today you're seeing some claim 80% recharge in 30 minutes so...

I'd love to have an electric tractor and an electric truck as well. Taking your place off the grid with solar anyway? Now you can run your tractor and truck for free (sorta). War in the middle east? SHTF? Who cares. When it comes to tractors you want torque and an electric drivetrain is far...

Thought I'd chime in since I've been there already. I mow over 7 acres each week for 6 months out of the year with a Deere Z540R and it has been nothing short of amazing. It has the 54" HC deck and going bigger might save you a bit of time but maneuverability will start to become an issue. I'm...