they ignore (not mention it) the science of engineering an electrical system. not sure if its distorting but its a pretty big bias.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
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they ignore (not mention it) the science of engineering an electrical system. not sure if its distorting but its a pretty big bias.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
Some of the contributors to Renew are advisers to AEMO and have advised the Federal government on what changes to the national grid are required to deal with renewables .....Quote:
Originally Posted by Eevo
i know you mean well, but the above doesnt say much about either party lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arapiles
"President Joe Biden has promised to replace the United States government’s fleet of roughly 650,000 vehicles with electric models as the new administration shifts its focus towards clean energy. “The federal government also owns an enormous fleet of vehicles, which we’re going to replace with clean electric vehicles made right here in America made by American workers,” Biden said on Monday"
That's a lot of cars, trucks and buses. Noting BUY America is doing a WOW to a few lithium and Graphite stocks here that supply the US market. PLL and NVX amoung others. "Biden made the comments prior to signing the Made in America executive order, which places stricter rules on the federal government’s procurement practices. The government has existing “buy American” rules, which states that a certain amount of a product must be made in the U.S. for a purchase to qualify for a federal contract." is about work as usual for most countries.
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA), Hyundai's first assembly and manufacturing plant in the United States. This $1.8 billion automotive plant is one of the most advanced assembly plants in North America
Toyota is all over the states
That may mean "made in America" can be like GM or Ford were here. Not really Australian :)
President Joe Biden commits to replacing entire federal fleet with electric vehicles – TechCrunch
Damaged Tesla model 3 battery costs USD16000 to replace with reconditioned battery.
While the battery is covered for warranty, it is not covered for damage , like running over a rock.
I guess insurance would cover it (maybe) but still would be a Bugger.
I read that in an article today.
BTW there is a good article by Motor Trend In Microsoft News this morning on the belief of the writer that EVs will never be price competitive with IC cars as it is not profitable for manufacturers to aim for that. Too long to post.
Regards PhilipA
Also re the EVs in the USA government fleets.
NSW did this with Prius about 18 years ago.
The users basically tried to destroy them, and also they were sent to inappropriate places.
I jokingly suggested to the DG that he should set an example and sell his Statesman and be driven around Sydney in a Prius . This was greeted with a stony cold silence.
Of course in Australia most government cars are utes etc while the executives mainly have salary sacrifice privately owned cars.
Maybe Biden is including tanks and armoured personnel carriers.
Regards PhilipA
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Ouch- noting my D3 just cost 10k for a new engine with a bonus turbo [bighmmm]
The Qld gov tried it as well a year or so ago, turned into a disaster for numerous reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipA
They went back to Hybrids.
And dual cab utes.
And there’s the problem with public servants.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipA
Those that do that kind of **** with publicly funded assets should be sacked. Marked never to work in the public sector again.
Agree. Yet I note us Military types did get ordered to push our ships, planes and bodies to and often past breaking point[thumbsupbig]. Just listened for a third time to Anglo American CEO chatting about hydrogen mining. The billions being invested to make this new tech cheaper and better than our current options will make my D3 my last I.C.E. Happily I assume it might make another few hundred thousand km before its retired when better options are ready. Jan Klawitter of Anglo American on Everything About Hydrogen > podcasts > inspiratia has been listened to three times now. I think its Epode 26 or so. Apple pod cast or Spotify has the new ones! Link is hereQuote:
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They have a 2040 carbon neutral target and want to make and save money getting to that target. [biggrin] Like all of those bits. As soon as I see Semi trailers from Qld to Vic running hydrogen I suspect my D3 will need a new engine option [biggrin][biggrin][biggrin]