Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Jay McKinsey said: Tesla models dominate list of top 10 most satisfying cars The Tesla Models 3, S, Y, and X have all been ranked in the top 10 most satisfying cars on the market according to a survey conducted by American non-profit Consumer Reports. https://thedriven.io/2021/11/15/tesla-dominate-top-10-most-satisfying-cars-in-consumer-reports/ Let's see here...Fake News does come to mind. Lol Consumer Report's vs a shrill rag...oops a eco shrill Rag! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Let's see here...Fake News does come to mind. Lol Consumer Report's vs a shrill rag...oops a eco shrill Rag! HaHa, Try opening your eyes. The most satisfying car list comes from Consumer Reports. The Tesla Models 3, S, Y, and X have all been ranked in the top 10 most satisfying cars on the market according to a survey conducted by American non-profit Consumer Reports. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 5, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Jay McKinsey said: That is the chart from last year. How about looking at the 2021 chart? Speaking of yesterday's news..looks like the citizens of the UK are now paying quite dearly for this new Green Deal.. UK Grim Prospects Over Surging Energy Bills Just Got Worse High energy prices drove inflation in the UK to a 10-year high in October. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4.2 percent in the 12 months to October 2021, up from 3.1 percent in September, the Office for National Statistics said. Energy is expected to fuel additional price hikes next year when the energy regulator is set to raise the so-called price cap on energy bills. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/UK-Grim-Prospects-Over-Surging-Energy-Bills-Just-Got-Worse.html Edited December 5, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 6, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jay McKinsey said: HaHa, Try opening your eyes. The most satisfying car list comes from Consumer Reports. The Tesla Models 3, S, Y, and X have all been ranked in the top 10 most satisfying cars on the market according to a survey conducted by American non-profit Consumer Reports. Electric SUVs Rank Lowest In Reliability: Consumer Reports The problem with the SUVs when it comes to reliability isn't the batteries or the electric motors, according to Consumer Reports. It's glitchy electronics—including climate controls and power equipment. Because these SUVs tend to be considered more of a luxury vehicle due to their lofty price tags, they often come with all the bells and whistles—bells and whistles that apparently can run amok. Further disappointment for those concerned with their carbon footprint is that owners reported more problems with 8, 9, and 10-speed transmissions—transmissions that are designed for fuel-efficiency. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-suvs-rank-lowest-reliability-170000143.html Best Regards EWO Edited December 6, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Electric SUVs Rank Lowest In Reliability: Consumer Reports The problem with the SUVs when it comes to reliability isn't the batteries or the electric motors, according to Consumer Reports. It's glitchy electronics—including climate controls and power equipment. Because these SUVs tend to be considered more of a luxury vehicle due to their lofty price tags, they often come with all the bells and whistles—bells and whistles that apparently can run amok. Further disappointment for those concerned with their carbon footprint is that owners reported more problems with 8, 9, and 10-speed transmissions—transmissions that are designed for fuel-efficiency. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/electric-suvs-rank-lowest-reliability-170000143.html Best Regards EWO Electric SUVs have single speed transmissions and they are not a problem. Try again. It is ICE cars that have problematic 10 speed transmissions not EVs. Fake news from oilprice.com where the article was written. Edited December 6, 2021 by Jay McKinsey 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 Why do the majority of EVs get a single-speed gearbox and not a multi-speed gearbox? https://www.evoindia.com/features/difference-between-single-speed-gearbox-and-multi-speed-gearbox-in-evs-explained 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 6, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Jay McKinsey said: Electric SUVs have single speed transmissions and they are not a problem. Try again. It is ICE cars that have problematic 10 speed transmissions not EVs. Fake news from oilprice.com where the article was Europe’s Energy Crisis Is About to Get Worse as Winter Arrives With the prospect of blackouts and fights for supplies, there’s a growing sense of foreboding before the cold weather has even really hit. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-28/europe-s-energy-crisis-is-about-to-get-worse-as-winter-arrives Take heart however, the EU really does have a lot of new EV Jalopies to get them thru hard times. Edited December 6, 2021 by Eyes Wide Open 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Eyes Wide Open said: Europe’s Energy Crisis Is About to Get Worse as Winter Arrives With the prospect of blackouts and fights for supplies, there’s a growing sense of foreboding before the cold weather has even really hit. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-28/europe-s-energy-crisis-is-about-to-get-worse-as-winter-arrives Very few gas stations have backup generators. When there is a blackout you can't pump gas. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jay McKinsey said: Very few gas stations have backup generators. When there is a blackout you can't pump gas. What's this? The hits just keep coming. Only tougher market is the Moon:” Australia’s big battery connection problem I think we’re solving a problem that the market is really struggling with, which is the increased frequency of negative prices, increased volatility, high FCAS (frequency control ancillary services) prices… local constraints. https://reneweconomy.com.au/only-tougher-market-is-the-moon-australias-big-battery-connection-problem/ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Eyes Wide Open said: What's this? The hits just keep coming. Only tougher market is the Moon:” Australia’s big battery connection problem I think we’re solving a problem that the market is really struggling with, which is the increased frequency of negative prices, increased volatility, high FCAS (frequency control ancillary services) prices… local constraints. https://reneweconomy.com.au/only-tougher-market-is-the-moon-australias-big-battery-connection-problem/ If you say so, though it has nothing to do with EVs. This is the fossil fuel industry that owns the Australian gov't pushing back against competition. Batteries are being added to grids all over the world at an exponentially increasing rate. Eventually Australia will open up again, maybe as soon as next year's election. Edited December 6, 2021 by Jay McKinsey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 Or sooner: Australia’s new National Electricity Market rules ‘designed to incentivise battery investments’ Red tape, costs and logistical hurdles for large-scale battery storage and hybrid systems to participate in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) will be cut under new Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) rules. Issued today after a process of deliberation and consultation, AEMC said the final determination rule is designed to make it easier and more attractive for battery storage and hybrids — systems that combine more than one energy resource at a single grid connection point — to enter the market. https://www.energy-storage.news/australias-new-national-electricity-market-rules-designed-to-incentivise-battery-investments/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuarterCenturyVet + 312 JL December 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jay McKinsey said: Or sooner: Australia’s new National Electricity Market rules ‘designed to incentivise battery investments’ Red tape, costs and logistical hurdles for large-scale battery storage and hybrid systems to participate in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) will be cut under new Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) rules. Issued today after a process of deliberation and consultation, AEMC said the final determination rule is designed to make it easier and more attractive for battery storage and hybrids — systems that combine more than one energy resource at a single grid connection point — to enter the market. https://www.energy-storage.news/australias-new-national-electricity-market-rules-designed-to-incentivise-battery-investments/ Once again government meddling, like @Ecocharger alluded to, and you neglected to explain away. Section 6 again? https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-protecting-public-health-and-environment-and-restoring-science-to-tackle-climate-crisis/ Edited December 6, 2021 by QuarterCenturyVet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 (edited) 46 minutes ago, QuarterCenturyVet said: Once again government meddling, like @Ecocharger alluded to, and you neglected to explain away. Section 6 again? https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-protecting-public-health-and-environment-and-restoring-science-to-tackle-climate-crisis/ Have you been sucking on an exhaust pipe again? What does the Australian National Electricity Market have to do with the XL pipeline? Section 6 is quite simple, I would think even a third grader could understand it. It says "the President granted to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. a Presidential permit (the “Permit”) to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada (the “Keystone XL pipeline”), subject to express conditions and potential revocation in the President’s sole discretion. The Permit is hereby revoked in accordance with Article 1(1) of the Permit." No more explanation is needed. I suggest you guys get busy building wind turbines and apply for a power line across the border. Edited December 6, 2021 by Jay McKinsey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eyes Wide Open + 3,552 December 6, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jay McKinsey said: Have you been sucking on an exhaust pipe again? What does the Australian National Electricity Market have to do with the XL pipeline? Section 6 is quite simple, I would think even a third grader could understand it. It says "the President granted to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. a Presidential permit (the “Permit”) to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada (the “Keystone XL pipeline”), subject to express conditions and potential revocation in the President’s sole discretion. The Permit is hereby revoked in accordance with Article 1(1) of the Permit." No more explanation is needed. I suggest you guys get busy building wind turbines and apply for a power line across the border. Nope I'm with Sir Trump Alot on this one. Windmills are rather passe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,423 DL December 6, 2021 (edited) China has cornered the market for rare earth materials, but the resurgence in coal production could provide a possible source to escape the vice-like grip of Chinese control. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Merges-Mining-Assets-To-Create-Rare-Earth-Mining-Giant.html "Now that aggressive foreign policy toward China has attracted bipartisan consensus, evidenced by the fact that President Biden has opted to keep certain tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration in place, Beijing is looking for new ways to squeeze Washington. For years now, we have been warning about the risk of China cutting off supplies of 17 rare earth metals critical for the production of tech gadgets. Earlier this year, we reported that Beijing was keeping a rare-earth export ban in its "back pocket". Now, it appears the CCP is moving to tighten state control over rare earth production so that they might more easily control who gets the metals. Whereas rare earth metals were previously mined by six major Chinese firms, the CCP is merging assets from several state-owned firms to create China Rare Earth Group. The new mining giant will be based in resource-rich Jiangxi Province; it's expected to allow Beijing more leverage over the supply, and by extension, the price, of these incredibly valuable commodities that are essential for the production of chips and other components used in high-tech products from computers to weapons systems. China is believed to control up to 90% of global supplies of rare earth metals. Only a small number of rare earth mining operations exist outside China. As for where the rest are mined, the chart below offers some insight." Edited December 6, 2021 by Ecocharger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,423 DL December 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Jay McKinsey said: Have you been sucking on an exhaust pipe again? What does the Australian National Electricity Market have to do with the XL pipeline? Section 6 is quite simple, I would think even a third grader could understand it. It says "the President granted to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. a Presidential permit (the “Permit”) to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada (the “Keystone XL pipeline”), subject to express conditions and potential revocation in the President’s sole discretion. The Permit is hereby revoked in accordance with Article 1(1) of the Permit." No more explanation is needed. I suggest you guys get busy building wind turbines and apply for a power line across the border. This is being contested in court, and the Biden & Co. side will get a pasting on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Ecocharger said: This is being contested in court, and the Biden & Co. side will get a pasting on it. Yes, we covered this at length months ago. I guess you forgot. The only opinion that matters is that of the tribunal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,423 DL December 6, 2021 Just now, Jay McKinsey said: Yes, we covered this at length months ago. I guess you forgot. The only opinion that matters is that of the tribunal. No one is betting any money on Biden & Co. in this case. It is a foregone conclusion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,423 DL December 6, 2021 (edited) On 12/4/2021 at 7:10 PM, Jay McKinsey said: No, ICE sales are not growing, they are falling off a cliff. In Germany they are down by almost 50% since last year. I'm sorry basic economics are so difficult for you. Check your own numbers, Jay...40.4% Petrol,24.3% Diesel, Total EVs 20.5%. So ICEs grow by 64.7%, and EVs grow by 20.5%....more than three times more ICE than EV. That is just new sales, as a percentage of total rolling stock, EVs are still a miniscule fraction of a fraction of a fraction of 1%..a blip on a blip, and soon to be laughed off as the new science gains ascendancy. I always knew that the Greenies were numerically challenged, thanks for proving my point. Edited December 6, 2021 by Ecocharger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,211 DM December 6, 2021 20 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: No one is betting any money on Biden & Co. in this case. It is a foregone conclusion. Your Trump U law degree is worthless same as Trumps presidential permit. NAFTA has nothing to do with pipelines. Would be different if Biden blocked TC energy from importing oil, problem for them they still can bring it in by rail or ship all they want. Keep babbling BS, it is all you ever do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay McKinsey + 1,490 December 6, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: Check your own numbers, Jay...40.4% Petrol,24.3% Diesel, Total EVs 20.5%. So ICEs grow by 64.7%, and EVs grow by 20.5%....more than three times more ICE than EV. That is just new sales, as a percentage of total rolling stock, EVs are still a miniscule fraction of a fraction of a fraction of 1%..a blip on a blip, and soon to be laughed off as the new science gains ascendancy. I always knew that the Greenies were numerically challenged, thanks for proving my point. Once again you have incorrectly cited the old chart as the current chart. The chart you are showing clearly says 2020 and I have provided you the 2021 chart multiple times. How many times are you going to make this mistake or are you being duplicitous on purpose? Once again, here is the current chart, note the incredible change in the numbers from what you quoted from last year's chart. Legacy ICE is less than half the market: Your other mistake which I have previously explained to you is to ignore the fact that cars don't last forever. They in fact last about 20 years. That means 5% of the old vehicle stock is retired every year and 5% new are added. In the past that would have all been new ICE but now it is only 3.5% ICE in Germany. Currently the percentage of EVs in the German vehicle stock is increasing by 1.5 points per year and the rate of growth is increasing every month. Your claim that EVs are a fraction of a percent is mathematically wrong. EVs are now about 1% of German vehicle stock. I guess you aren't so good with math or dates or economic models. Edited December 6, 2021 by Jay McKinsey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,211 DM December 6, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ecocharger said: Check your own numbers, Jay...40.4% Petrol,24.3% Diesel, Total EVs 20.5%. So ICEs grow by 64.7%, and EVs grow by 20.5%....more than three times more ICE than EV. That is just new sales, as a percentage of total rolling stock, EVs are still a miniscule fraction of a fraction of a fraction of 1%..a blip on a blip, and soon to be laughed off as the new science gains ascendancy. I always knew that the Greenies were numerically challenged, thanks for proving my point. So ICEs grow by 64.7%????? Your math sucks. Petrol went form 117220 in 2020 to 66020 in 2021. Diesel went from 70,506 to 31,325 Growth???? Sure looks like ICE vehicle sales in Germany crashed. The only one here that is numerically challenged is you. You proved the point that you should go back to the 6th grade. Do you struggle with pie charts? you can compare the size of the colors if numbers are a problem for you. Jay has outwitted you again. Edited December 6, 2021 by notsonice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 December 6, 2021 18 hours ago, Jay McKinsey said: Very few gas stations have backup generators. When there is a blackout you can't pump gas. True, and there should be legislation passed in areas that are especially prone to outages. Actually in all service stations, they already have the fuel for generators. I have been saying this for years! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuarterCenturyVet + 312 JL December 6, 2021 16 hours ago, Jay McKinsey said: Have you been sucking on an exhaust pipe again? What does the Australian National Electricity Market have to do with the XL pipeline? Section 6 is quite simple, I would think even a third grader could understand it. It says "the President granted to TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. a Presidential permit (the “Permit”) to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities at the international border of the United States and Canada (the “Keystone XL pipeline”), subject to express conditions and potential revocation in the President’s sole discretion. The Permit is hereby revoked in accordance with Article 1(1) of the Permit." No more explanation is needed. I suggest you guys get busy building wind turbines and apply for a power line across the border. God, you're an insufferable boob. And, you need a good forearm shiver to the jaw. Maybe knock some of those geriatric cobwebs loose so, just maybe, you'd remember what the conversation was about; creating an investment environment making it harder to invest in O&G. That's exactly what that executive order did, and you can't deal with that reality. Drawing parallels with Biden & Co., the possible future Australian government will be doing the same thing. Picking winners, which makes regular people the worst of the losers, while massively subsidized green energy projects produce intermittently middling electricity at every increasing prices for the masses. As far as 14th century windmill tech, you can go suck a bag of dicks. We'll be using energy density, which matters. https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/hybrid-gas-geothermal-project-to-commence-alberta-canada/amp/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronwagn + 6,290 December 6, 2021 18 hours ago, Jay McKinsey said: If you say so, though it has nothing to do with EVs. This is the fossil fuel industry that owns the Australian gov't pushing back against competition. Batteries are being added to grids all over the world at an exponentially increasing rate. Eventually Australia will open up again, maybe as soon as next year's election. How about the frequency problem and expense of connecting etc? I have seen some of our members discussing frequency problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites