Since the US Canadian border is not covered in ice sheet obviously we are in a phase of global warming. I am aware that the ice had melted before we started drilling oil wells.
I for one do not get the connection between global warming and EVS as a solution to the problem.
Science tells me that my gas vehicle has efficiency of 20 30% and my EV has efficiency of 80%. That's what drives me to EVS instead of ice vehicles when feasible but we're far far from EVS proficient at meeting all transportation needs in total today.
Dino juice fossil fuel crude oil whatever you want to call it will run out some day and I'd like to make that last as long as we can for lubrication roads etc.
The coming hundred dollar Plus oil prices will cease this needless debate over climate change because we'll do it for economical reasons only.
Wow , Anyone really think oil will go over a hundred again?
Projections I saw said over the summer oil will continue to rise with a crude price drop going into fall and winter as supply ramps up.
I was thinking of reasons why I want an electric car and one i have not seen mentioned much.
It is having to work on oily greasy old cars...
Wife inherited a 1974 Mercedes 280 C gas engine 2 door coupe. and having sat for at least 12 years it is being kind of a ----- to get running and driving.
I have been going thru the now expensive nitrile gloves like crazy because of the grime and still getting crude,,, I mean crud
all over me. I think it would be nice to get under a vehicle and replace worn parts without getting covered in old oil...not to mention that old gasoline that needs cleaned out from tank, antifreeze due to a stuck thermostat, fuel system, carb rebuilding , and stuck brakes.
Have to wonder what it will be like fixing up a
classic electric car in 40-50 years?
ps. Have to take a 200 mile road trip tomorrow and we will be driving our very best MPG vehicle -
the RAM 3500 4 wheel drive Cummins diesel powered truck.
No joke. it gets about 8 MPG better than the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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