But the dude pulled a 575,000 lb train with his teeth.
The futility of the Prius and the end of the world as we know it
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His dentist must ride like 5 Yetis!
f150 is still more impressive than his teeth, which are equally as impressive than the VW, but probably more reliable.
some very nice CGIOh, boy, check out this Rivian clip
UPDATE: Watch Rivian R1T Pickup Truck Perform Tank-Like Zero-Radius Turn
The more footage we see of the Rivian R1T all-electric pickup truck and R1S SUV, the more blown away we are by their otherworldly prowess.insideevs.com
Yeah, I was fooled.
Rivian so far is the ultimate vapor-ware
Rivian so far is the ultimate vapor-ware
Cali's better at the art of the deal with car companies than Trump it seems.
www.bbc.com
California and carmakers agree emissions deal despite Trump rules
California and four firms reach a fuel-efficiency deal despite a White House drive to relax rules.
www.bbc.com
Via @narlus
www.newyorker.com
What if We Stopped Pretending the Climate Apocalypse Can Be Stopped?
The climate apocalypse is coming. To prepare for it, we need to admit that we can’t prevent it.
That’s one of the most depressing things I have read in years. Makes me just want to concern myself if my yeti is better with a 140 or 130 fork, because that I can control.
My poor kiddo.
My poor kiddo.
Via @narlus
What if We Stopped Pretending the Climate Apocalypse Can Be Stopped?
The climate apocalypse is coming. To prepare for it, we need to admit that we can’t prevent it.
Current Marine Heat Wave Reminds Scientists Of 'The Blob'
A marine heat wave off the West Coast is causing ocean temperatures to rise from Alaska to California. Scientists say it looks a lot like the warm water mass they nicknamed the blob five years ago.
www.npr.org
counterpoint? https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/hot-planet/shut-up-franzen/Via @narlus
What if We Stopped Pretending the Climate Apocalypse Can Be Stopped?
The climate apocalypse is coming. To prepare for it, we need to admit that we can’t prevent it.
This quote is amusing: "Science offers something close to certainty on many fronts, but on doom, it is ambiguous."
Haha, Exxon/Mobil are butthurt...
www.teslarati.com
ExxonMobil CEO dismisses electric vehicles: 'What's the point?'
Exxon CEO Darren Woods recently expressed his doubts about the transportation sector’s transition to electric vehicles. In comments during the 2019 Oil and Gas Climate Initiative meet, the CEO extended a rather blunt dismissal of EVs, suggesting that the zero-emissions vehicles will serve little...
www.teslarati.com
You can run out of gas too.
I have not heard about any succesful pursuit where refuelling was part of the story no matter what energy source was used
Dude forgot to charge the car the night before.
this.
This looks kinda neat: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/10/14/electric-gt-crate-motor-ev-conversions/
So cliff notes,
Should I trade my 4Runner for a Prius?
Should I trade my 4Runner for a Prius?
Sounds like my progression, kinda.
No, just plan for hell and high water in the next few decades.
The next 'Cold Fusion', or does this have legs?
I can't tell.
www.dailymail.co.uk
I can't tell.
Father-of-eight invents an electric car battery
British engineer and former Royal Navy officer Trevor Jackson, signed a multi-million-pound deal to start manufacturing the battery on a large scale in the UK.
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Dailymail? You should maintain a healthy skepticism, IMO...The next 'Cold Fusion', or does this have legs?
I can't tell.
Father-of-eight invents an electric car battery
British engineer and former Royal Navy officer Trevor Jackson, signed a multi-million-pound deal to start manufacturing the battery on a large scale in the UK.
Sounds way too good to be true, there is new battery tech coming, but not 1500 mile range, and one has to consider the implications of storing that much energy in a car. It would literally have the potential to take out half a city block if it went all at once...The next 'Cold Fusion', or does this have legs?
I can't tell.
Father-of-eight invents an electric car battery
British engineer and former Royal Navy officer Trevor Jackson, signed a multi-million-pound deal to start manufacturing the battery on a large scale in the UK.
Ok, so a fuel cell that needs to be replaced (not recharged) every 1500 miles for 5,000 quid.The next 'Cold Fusion', or does this have legs?
I can't tell.
Father-of-eight invents an electric car battery
British engineer and former Royal Navy officer Trevor Jackson, signed a multi-million-pound deal to start manufacturing the battery on a large scale in the UK.
But it is GREAT BRITISH INNOVATION (went there for the article, stayed for the comments)
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Ocean temperatures hit record high as rate of heating accelerates | Oceans | The Guardian
Oceans are clearest measure of climate crisis as they absorb 90% of heat trapped by greenhouse gases
amp.theguardian.com
My sister in law (who lives downstairs) has got herself a model 3. Pretty sweet, although just the base model. My wife drives it a lot
We just got our first bit of snow. Pretty wet and sloppy, then froze solid overnight.
The door handles were not designed with freezing rain in mind...
The door flew open on the morning drop off today. It gave my 5 yo a thrill.
#coolstorybro
We just got our first bit of snow. Pretty wet and sloppy, then froze solid overnight.
The door handles were not designed with freezing rain in mind...
The door flew open on the morning drop off today. It gave my 5 yo a thrill.
#coolstorybro
What strange Canadian non-nuclear family living arrangement is this? Is this the "mormon" kind of sister?
Leaked details of federal rollback appear to confirm near-freeze of Clean Cars program, resulting in huge consumer losses - CR Advocacy
Federal Rollback of Clean Cars Program Could Cost Consumers $300 billion WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports’ Manager of Cars & Energy Policy, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, today…
advocacy.consumerreports.org
I will say that while I mourn the death of the BRD, there are some really good emotos in the works.
