Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 10 (edited) 3 hours ago, notsonice said: notice the last month on the chart...oh my over 1.8 million EVs sold in Dec of 2024...now compare it to January of 2024 every region of the world ....EV sales have nearly doubled.... clunkers are doomed..........pesky EVs are everywhere now......more companies making them ...lower prices...better batteries...... technology is not your friend.......... and the price of EV's.... keeps dropping and every month sales of EV's keep increasing enjoy the chart.............it proves that you are really a crappy BSer just remember as EV's get cheaper .....the more they will sell...........and the price will go down more and more will be sold ...and the price wil go down farther.....what a vicious cycle for you...HA HA HA HA HA ..and the less clunkers will be sold...ha ha ha 2025 Oh Baby on the path to 25 million EVs sold per year........... 2030................40 million EVs sold every year.....Clunkers will be less than 30 million........... sucks for the lovers of Clunkers............ PS and you got an econ degree??? let me guess you never used it as no one would hire someone such as your self......as you are unable to actually read even a simple chart German EV sales have cratered over this past year, not increased. https://mobilityportal.eu/ev-sales-in-germany-plummeted/ "Electric car sales in Germany plummeted by 27.4% last year amid the transition from combustion vehicles to zero-emission models."" "The transformation of the automotive industry depends on customers’ trust in EVs to drive sales. However, last year’s data shows this trust has yet to materialise, with the market share of electric models dropping from 18.4% in 2023 to 13.5% in 2024. Your defective training and education leaves you unable to deal with simple numbers. Monthly rates? You must have skipped university. With the withdrawal of U.S. government support for the EVs means that EVs will go down in sales going forward. https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/are-global-ev-sales-forecast-to-improve-by-the-end-of-2024/#:~:text=EV Volumes has slightly increased,in 2022%2C continued last year. "EV Volumes has slightly increased the total light-vehicle market forecast again for 2024. It now expects 24.5 million units to be sold. However, this still equates to a 1.3% year-on-year decline." https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-car-sales-extend-gains-dec-2025-01-09/ "That suggests 2025 sales growth of EVs and plug-in hybrid cars could be the weakest since 2021, even though Cui estimated the scale of government subsidies would be sustained at a peak level this year. Despite the sales growth, China's auto industry has seen a deteriorating profitability over the years. Sales profit margins were at 4.4% in the first 11 months of 2024. That compares with 5% in 2023 and 6.2% in 2020, according to the association." Edited February 10 by Ecocharger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,029 GE February 10 20 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: "Electric car sales in Germany plummeted by 27.4% last year amid the transition from combustion vehicles to zero-emission models."" "The transformation of the automotive industry depends on customers’ trust in EVs to drive sales. However, last year’s data shows this trust has yet to materialise, with the market share of electric models dropping from 18.4% in 2023 to 13.5% in 2024. Your defective training and education leaves you unable to deal with simple numbers. You confuse percent change with percentage points. Look at your own post, the market share fell from 18.4 percentage points to 13.5 percentage points. That is a reduction of 4.9 percentage points. You like to point out the percent change of small numbers - a well known deceptive tactic. 27% drop is more sensationalist than a 4.9% drop. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 10 51 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: German EV sales have cratered over this past year, not increased. https://mobilityportal.eu/ev-sales-in-germany-plummeted/ "Electric car sales in Germany plummeted by 27.4% last year amid the transition from combustion vehicles to zero-emission models."" "The transformation of the automotive industry depends on customers’ trust in EVs to drive sales. However, last year’s data shows this trust has yet to materialise, with the market share of electric models dropping from 18.4% in 2023 to 13.5% in 2024. Your defective training and education leaves you unable to deal with simple numbers. Monthly rates? You must have skipped university. With the withdrawal of U.S. government support for the EVs means that EVs will go down in sales going forward. https://autovista24.autovistagroup.com/news/are-global-ev-sales-forecast-to-improve-by-the-end-of-2024/#:~:text=EV Volumes has slightly increased,in 2022%2C continued last year. "EV Volumes has slightly increased the total light-vehicle market forecast again for 2024. It now expects 24.5 million units to be sold. However, this still equates to a 1.3% year-on-year decline." https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinas-car-sales-extend-gains-dec-2025-01-09/ "That suggests 2025 sales growth of EVs and plug-in hybrid cars could be the weakest since 2021, even though Cui estimated the scale of government subsidies would be sustained at a peak level this year. Despite the sales growth, China's auto industry has seen a deteriorating profitability over the years. Sales profit margins were at 4.4% in the first 11 months of 2024. That compares with 5% in 2023 and 6.2% in 2020, according to the association." Germany ????? is not the entire picture.....you keep clinging on to it ....if it makes you feel better....ha ha ha ha and you keep clinging onto your dream that someday you can use your econ degree.....if it makes you feel better only proves that you still are unable to cope the whole picture thus you are mentally challenged.......... again enjoy the reality 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 10 (edited) wow 20.3 percent of the total market for EVs in 2024 for Germany sounds like Ecochumps claim of the collapse of EVs is just another one of his failed claims In 2024, Germany registered 2.8 million passenger cars, which was a 1% decrease from 2023. Combined, plug-in vehicles (BEVs + PHEVs) made up 20.3% of all new car registrations Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) accounted for 191,905 registrations, which was a 9.2% increase from 2023. The Tesla Model Y was the most popular electric car in Germany in 2024, with around 24,888 new registrations. The Škoda Enyaq was the second most popular electric car in Germany in 2024, with around 19,914 new registrations. SUVs made up more than half of all new electric cars registered in Germany in 2024. Edited February 10 by notsonice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 10 (edited) Things are really moving in Washington, with a dismantling of the wasted trillions of dollars on a foolish climate program for no good reason. Rationality has returned. https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Over-60-of-IRA-Investments-Now-At-Trumps-Mercy.html "The Biden administration signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. The IRA has so far survived Republican-led attempts to repeal major parts, but could be under serious threat under a second Trump administration." "Politico estimates that companies have announced plans to build or expand an estimated 555 manufacturing facilities thanks to generous IRA benefits. But here’s the kicker: less than half of the 230 facilities that were slated to commence by the end of 2024 beat the deadline, meaning that over 60% of IRA investments are now at the mercy of the Trump administration. Trump has never hidden his disdain for clean energy (especially ‘windmills’). He has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. Trump pledged to rescind any “unspent” funds under the IRA should he ascend to the Oval Office, again." “To further defeat inflation, my plan will terminate the Green New Deal" "Trump may lack the power to unilaterally roll back the climate law, but all bets are off with the GOP having a majority both in the House and Senate. Even without approval by Congress, Trump can certainly make its "implementation more difficult", as Shannon Rinehart, portfolio manager at Threadneedle, has pointed out. His administration could hobble the climate law through executive action by revising treasury department rules yet to be finalized, holding back some of its loans and grants and/or tightening limits on tax credits." "...one of Trump's many "Unleashing American Energy" directives recently released pledges ‘‘…to eliminate the “electric vehicle (EV) mandate” and promote true consumer choice, which is essential for economic growth and innovation, by removing regulatory barriers to motor vehicle access; by ensuring a level regulatory playing field for consumer choice in vehicles; by terminating, where appropriate, state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles; and by considering the elimination of unfair subsidies and other ill-conceived government-imposed market distortions that favor EVs over other technologies and effectively mandate their purchase by individuals, private businesses, and government entities alike by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable.’’ " Edited February 10 by Ecocharger 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 10 53 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: Things are really moving in Washington, with a dismantling of the wasted trillions of dollars on a foolish climate program for no good reason. Rationality has returned. https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Over-60-of-IRA-Investments-Now-At-Trumps-Mercy.html "The Biden administration signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. The IRA has so far survived Republican-led attempts to repeal major parts, but could be under serious threat under a second Trump administration." "Politico estimates that companies have announced plans to build or expand an estimated 555 manufacturing facilities thanks to generous IRA benefits. But here’s the kicker: less than half of the 230 facilities that were slated to commence by the end of 2024 beat the deadline, meaning that over 60% of IRA investments are now at the mercy of the Trump administration. Trump has never hidden his disdain for clean energy (especially ‘windmills’). He has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. Trump pledged to rescind any “unspent” funds under the IRA should he ascend to the Oval Office, again." “To further defeat inflation, my plan will terminate the Green New Deal" "Trump may lack the power to unilaterally roll back the climate law, but all bets are off with the GOP having a majority both in the House and Senate. Even without approval by Congress, Trump can certainly make its "implementation more difficult", as Shannon Rinehart, portfolio manager at Threadneedle, has pointed out. His administration could hobble the climate law through executive action by revising treasury department rules yet to be finalized, holding back some of its loans and grants and/or tightening limits on tax credits." "...one of Trump's many "Unleashing American Energy" directives recently released pledges ‘‘…to eliminate the “electric vehicle (EV) mandate” and promote true consumer choice, which is essential for economic growth and innovation, by removing regulatory barriers to motor vehicle access; by ensuring a level regulatory playing field for consumer choice in vehicles; by terminating, where appropriate, state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles; and by considering the elimination of unfair subsidies and other ill-conceived government-imposed market distortions that favor EVs over other technologies and effectively mandate their purchase by individuals, private businesses, and government entities alike by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable.’’ " still waiting for a new coal fired power plant in the US?????? ha ha ha ha ha or you thinking that you can cling onto the ones that are left maybe Trump will build a new one??? ha ha ha......... remember his first term..............coal plants keep shutting down and solar and wind just kept being built and no slowdown whatsoever Utilities could give a shit what Trump thinks........they are switching to lower cost solar/batteries and not one coal fired plant build Under Trump...nor any refineries ................ 2025 another 7 coal fired units will shut down In 2025, the United States will see an increase in the number of coal-fired power plants that are shut down. This is due to a shift towards more sustainable energy sources, such as wind and solar. Affected plants J H Campbell coal plant in Michigan Three units at this plant will be retired, with a combined capacity of 1,440 MW Brandon Shores coal plant in Maryland Two units at this plant will be retired, with a combined capacity of 1,270 MW Intermountain Power Plant in Utah Units 1 and 2 at this plant will be deactivated, removing 1,800 MW of coal capacity last I checked Coal mining in Jan 2025 is at a new all time low....2025 will be less than 450 million tons mined in the US another 10 percent drop.....oh my the Green Agenda is eating Trumps lunch and you can keep dreaming that Trump will strap on a pair of diggers and go underground and start shoveling ..... as all he can do now is shovel shit 2024 was great....... Coal production in the US was down another 12 Percent in the us and on the Oil side......... enjoy.......I just saw another gas stationed closed down.............. Pesky EVs...and all the new models being sold........oh my the prices of EVs are dropping fast......maybe Trump will bend over and let the Chinese start building EVs in the US....he did propose this in 2024 once again all Trump can do is piss in the wind...oh my under his first term gasoline consumption dropped to under 340 MGPD when he left office....he is pushing hard for a deep recession....lets see if he can repeat his crash of the oil market once again seems no one no slowdown in construction of solar farms in the US enjoy Solar Power World Solar accounts for 81.5% of new electricity sources added to US grid in 2024 Renewable energy sources accounted for more than 90% of new electrical generating capacity added in the United States in 2024 -- solar alone... . 2 days ago pv magazine USA U.S.-made First Solar modules available through new partnership Distributor Guided Path Solar offers First Solar modules made in California and Ohio facilities. The modules contain 100% domestic content... . 2 days ago CleanTechnica USA Surpasses 50 Gigawatts of Solar Module Manufacturing Capacity Last Updated on: 7th February 2025, 10:32 pm. Historic milestone marks progress towards SEIA's goal to achieve 50 GW of domestic... . 2 days ago Electrek Renewables provided 90% of new US capacity in 2024 – FERC Renewable energy – solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, biomass – accounted for more than 90% of total US electrical generating capacity... . 2 days ago 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 10 (edited) looks like Ecochump will be out of a job soon......Gas stations are closing on a massive scale maybe Trump can step in and buy more gas....oh wait Trump drives an EV and has never driven an ICE vehicle (Trump only knows how to drive a golf cart ..... and those are almost always batteried powered...ha ha ha ha...what a tard) the Green agenda strikes again Cat Country 107.3 and 94.9 HUGE Gas Station Chain Closing 1,000 Locations in 2025: Nevada & Utah Affected! Big changes are coming to the gas station landscape, and Shell is leading the charge—literally. The energy giant plans to close over 1000... . 1 week ago Hudson Valley Post Giant Gas Station Operator In New York Closing 1,000 Locations New Yorkers may have to find a new place to fill up their tank. One of the state's three biggest gas station chains confirmed massive... . 1 week ago News Radio 710 KEEL Hundreds of gas stations could be closing. This major gas station chain is in the process of closing more than 1000 stations across the nation. . Dec 12, 2024 KPEL 96.5 One of the Biggest Gas Station Chains in Louisiana and Texas is Closing 1000 Locations With a recent surge in gas prices, having fewer options in terms of where to get gas in Louisiana and Texas is definitely a bummer. . Aug 28, 2024 107.9 LITE FM One of Idaho’s Largest Gas Stations is Closing 1,000 Locations For many of us, the idea of driving an electric vehicle brings back some embarrassing childhood memories. . Sep 5, 2024 Cat Country 107.3 and 94.9 GIANT Gas Station Chain Closing 1,000 Locations: Utah Affected! Utah drivers, brace yourselves—big changes are coming to the way you fuel up. Shell, the oil and gas giant we all recognize, is set to close... . 1 week agoOct 2, 2024 The US Sun Gas station with 350 US locations shuts 6 sites in state without warning as stunned drivers find notes on... Larry's Shortstop, a locally-owned SQRL gas station and convenience store with multiple locations across Kansas, suddenly closed its doors after decades of... . Aug 7, 2024 US 103.3 One Of North Dakota’s Biggest Gas Stations Closing 1000 Locations Shell wants to convert 1000 of their gas stations into EV charging stations between 2024 and 2025. Now, 1000 gas stations may seem like a lot, but it's 4... . Sep 3, 2024 Edited February 10 by notsonice 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,029 GE February 10 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ecocharger said: Things are really moving in Washington, with a dismantling of the wasted trillions of dollars on a foolish climate program for no good reason. Rationality has returned. https://oilprice.com/Alternative-Energy/Renewable-Energy/Over-60-of-IRA-Investments-Now-At-Trumps-Mercy.html "The Biden administration signed the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. The IRA has so far survived Republican-led attempts to repeal major parts, but could be under serious threat under a second Trump administration." "Politico estimates that companies have announced plans to build or expand an estimated 555 manufacturing facilities thanks to generous IRA benefits. But here’s the kicker: less than half of the 230 facilities that were slated to commence by the end of 2024 beat the deadline, meaning that over 60% of IRA investments are now at the mercy of the Trump administration. Trump has never hidden his disdain for clean energy (especially ‘windmills’). He has repeatedly lambasted the IRA, describing it as the “biggest tax hike in history”. Trump pledged to rescind any “unspent” funds under the IRA should he ascend to the Oval Office, again." “To further defeat inflation, my plan will terminate the Green New Deal" "Trump may lack the power to unilaterally roll back the climate law, but all bets are off with the GOP having a majority both in the House and Senate. Even without approval by Congress, Trump can certainly make its "implementation more difficult", as Shannon Rinehart, portfolio manager at Threadneedle, has pointed out. His administration could hobble the climate law through executive action by revising treasury department rules yet to be finalized, holding back some of its loans and grants and/or tightening limits on tax credits." "...one of Trump's many "Unleashing American Energy" directives recently released pledges ‘‘…to eliminate the “electric vehicle (EV) mandate” and promote true consumer choice, which is essential for economic growth and innovation, by removing regulatory barriers to motor vehicle access; by ensuring a level regulatory playing field for consumer choice in vehicles; by terminating, where appropriate, state emissions waivers that function to limit sales of gasoline-powered automobiles; and by considering the elimination of unfair subsidies and other ill-conceived government-imposed market distortions that favor EVs over other technologies and effectively mandate their purchase by individuals, private businesses, and government entities alike by rendering other types of vehicles unaffordable.’’ " Your post suggests EV are the most affordable option. FYI you do not have to make laws against ICE vehicles to get rid of them, you just make laws about air pollution emissions. Drive whatever you want so long as it doesn't emit smoke in public areas. No smoking laws are long established. We already have no-idling laws here. Heck, a lot of modern ICE already turn themselves off at stop lights. Edited February 10 by TailingsPond 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-Ruffneck + 1,281 er February 10 2 hours ago, TailingsPond said: Your post suggests EV are the most affordable option. FYI you do not have to make laws against ICE vehicles to get rid of them, you just make laws about air pollution emissions. Drive whatever you want so long as it doesn't emit smoke in public areas. No smoking laws are long established. We already have no-idling laws here. Heck, a lot of modern ICE already turn themselves off at stop lights. The cost of replacing the starter on most vehicles will cost more than to save a few gallons of gas it's lifetime. Constant re-starts isn't healthy on any engine. You bitch about pollution, Canadian wildfires made out skys orange here in Central Illinois. Lib-tard with TDS. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 10 Oil prices are soaring and the prospect of higher oil prices is coming to fruition in the markets, especially with Trump's new policies favoring fossil fuel vehicles. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Crude-Output-Dips-Below-OPEC-Target.html "Commodity experts at Standard Chartered have predicted that the strength in oil markets witnessed at the start of the new year is likely to persist, powered by, among other things, the removal of more Russian barrels from the market following sanctions. According to StanChart, the new restrictions roughly triple the number of directly sanctioned Russian crude oil tankers, enough to affect around 900,000 barrels per day (bpd). Whereas it’s highly likely that Russia will try to circumvent the sanctions by employing even more shadow fleet tankers and ship-to-ship transfers, StanChart sees 500,000 bpd of displacements over the next six months." 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,029 GE February 10 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Old-Ruffneck said: The cost of replacing the starter on most vehicles will cost more than to save a few gallons of gas it's lifetime. Constant re-starts isn't healthy on any engine. You bitch about pollution, Canadian wildfires made out skys orange here in Central Illinois. Lib-tard with TDS. I didn't say the auto-shut off was good for the car - I said the manufactures are doing it and it saves fuel. Times are changing, they have to meet emission and efficiency standards somehow. Forest fires are natural. Your trucks exhaust is not. Oh FYI EVs never need their starter replaced. You deny environmental damage from the oil industry even though deep down you know it is true. You won't pump your tailpipe emissions into your house even though it would be a source of heat. You know it is poison. You do, however, run electric devices inside your home. Fancy that. Breathe exhaust. Do it! You crave the smoke. Mmm reminds you of the old days you spent polluting the earth working the wells. Now you downplay oil pollution because if you fully accepted it you would have to accept you screwed the earth up for a few bucks. Edited February 10 by TailingsPond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,029 GE February 10 39 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: Oil prices are soaring LOL. You are nuts. Oil prices are expected to continue to fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 10 53 minutes ago, Ecocharger said: Oil prices are soaring and the prospect of higher oil prices is coming to fruition in the markets, especially with Trump's new policies favoring fossil fuel vehicles. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Crude-Output-Dips-Below-OPEC-Target.html "Commodity experts at Standard Chartered have predicted that the strength in oil markets witnessed at the start of the new year is likely to persist, powered by, among other things, the removal of more Russian barrels from the market following sanctions. According to StanChart, the new restrictions roughly triple the number of directly sanctioned Russian crude oil tankers, enough to affect around 900,000 barrels per day (bpd). Whereas it’s highly likely that Russia will try to circumvent the sanctions by employing even more shadow fleet tankers and ship-to-ship transfers, StanChart sees 500,000 bpd of displacements over the next six months." Oil prices are soaring????? you need to stop using drugs any day now????? when will they soar???? $70 oil is soaring???? ha ha ha ha $70 oil today is no different than $50 oil from 10 years ago when adjusted for inflation and $30 oil from 20 years ago and no one in 2015 would call the price of oil at $50 soaring...well no one except low IQ losers who got a BS in econ new war coming soon?????? it is the only thing that makes oil soar ....PS China demand boom ended with the EV boom in China...the party is over for oil And the recent 2022 Oil price boom....war induced..........already ended and all the gains have been lost. the Ukraine war has really crapped out for OPEC and specifically for Russia and Saudi Arabia Do you know anyone that is going to waste gasoline by driving around the block non stop to help Trump out with Trumps blah blah blah about his new policies??????? Coal on the rebound in the US.........ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ....not happening ...pesky solar panels 2025 and your leaders pants are full of shit....He is driving the US into a recession fast....everyone stopped hiring in the last few weeks....no more help wanted signs anywhere...everyone is hunkering down for his Tariff induced recession... Tariffs gone but fear sowed into all those who run businesses and the price of oil is going to get sucked down in his turd filled toilet...2025 going to be painful ......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Wagner + 733 February 10 On 2/6/2025 at 12:34 AM, specinho said: The following comment is nothing personal. I grew up attending kindergarten at a catholic church; joining a small children choir group to bring joy and christmas atmosphere to a few regular families nearby; in drama group for fun; in experiencing god group to understand more. But those treated me most ruthlessly are christians including 2 uncles and aunties.To get their daughters into rich dicks, worrying their daughters can not compete, they slander me, curse me, hurt mommy..... Those hong kees- singaporeans whom their daughters married into are christians too ( as punishment as prostitutes, due to multiples, but with easy money earned). Made their parents proud...without knowing their daughters are just prostitutes to those. One of them is imbecile according to person of status. Owing to the husband, she has easy career and money path. The selection of people like she, plus inability to judge right or wrong, represent the coming downfall of Singapore and Malaysia. Malays- indians ( muslims, Hindus) of their kind join in to sabotage because it's lucrative, they said. They ruin everything on my path: easy career path, money, friendship, kinship, marriage, books authored. They tell me: every plan we make is successful. You are just one poor that no one cares and you are not qualified to marry rich nor receive those money. We have every rich, including royalty and jews under our belt. Who do you have to rise up against us? Our kind, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters are there to receive your blessings in replacement of you. You will die at our discretion. The world ( except a few punish them secretly) watch them torture me day in day out; watch them jeorpardise my life; watch them ruin everything on my path with allowance. Worse, they join them to endanger my life. Gave me promises, made me believe despite in pain and urgent need of help, let me wait in vain. They let me cry in despair, crushing every wish, every blessing, every occurrence & season that brings new changes. They have no brain or overly smart, no heart, despicable inferior breeds self believed to be higher than all..... If they are capable, they would not ruin my daddy good businesses with the same trick: slandering, blocking, stealing and cheating money off daddy's company; they would not eye others blessing in such despicable mode. Inferior, low self esteemers who got easy money growing up given by brothers, fathers, mothers, uncles, or such. Without the wealth given, they are probably nothing higher than beggars to the rich. Therefore, in a nutshell: Religious fans are usually cowards, hypocrites, the most ruthless when they think people are not looking or do not care about what they do. Muslims, christians, jews, buddhists, alike. No religious talk here. Not needed. Spechino, none of what you told about has anything to do with Christianity or what is in the Holy Bible. I think you know that. Christians are as likely to be persecuted as any other group, especially by atheists. Communists in China killed millions of their own. Muslims did also. A religion should not be judged by the false adherents, but by those who truly represent it. 1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old-Ruffneck + 1,281 er February 10 5 hours ago, TailingsPond said: I didn't say the auto-shut off was good for the car - I said the manufactures are doing it and it saves fuel. Times are changing, they have to meet emission and efficiency standards somehow. Forest fires are natural. Your trucks exhaust is not. Oh FYI EVs never need their starter replaced. You deny environmental damage from the oil industry even though deep down you know it is true. You won't pump your tailpipe emissions into your house even though it would be a source of heat. You know it is poison. You do, however, run electric devices inside your home. Fancy that. Breathe exhaust. Do it! You crave the smoke. Mmm reminds you of the old days you spent polluting the earth working the wells. Now you downplay oil pollution because if you fully accepted it you would have to accept you screwed the earth up for a few bucks. The California fires were started from electric overhead wires shorting out and that's not natural. All the pollution from those fires put out more toxic pollution than all the cars and trucks worldwide for 3 years. Yup, I did roughneck some years and drilled alot of holes. Energy was and still is needed. Whether from NG or Petro Vehicles to move goods around or if want to take a vacation and fly/drive. Need petrol. I'm not ashamed of using Diesel and Gasoline in my vehicles. Not enough to go buy a EV that's not suited for my needs. I'm not fashionable. You still drive an ICE so don't preach to me. Range anxiety still is an issue. Run a battery to 3% and see how long it takes to charge fully. I can pull up to a pump and in 7 minutes be on my way for another 500 miles+/so EV's aren't for everyone and trying to shame ppl with your pollution crap is just that. Cars and Trucks are much cleaner than yesteryear. So keep crying about petrol, shows how intelligent you are. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polyphia + 87 LT February 11 6 hours ago, Old-Ruffneck said: The cost of replacing the starter on most vehicles will cost more than to save a few gallons of gas it's lifetime. Constant re-starts isn't healthy on any engine. You bitch about pollution, Canadian wildfires made out skys orange here in Central Illinois. Lib-tard with TDS. These are myths--the starters are more robust in these vehicles, and there isn't any evidence that there is more wear on the engine either. Batteries may wear out faster, but you can balance that out with the fuel savings (and the reduction in emissions is an added bonus). Now if you drive an EV... 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TailingsPond + 1,029 GE February 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, Old-Ruffneck said: You still drive an ICE so don't preach to me. Range anxiety still is an issue I have plenty of bad habits - do as I say not as I do! But I do plan on getting an EV. Range anxiety probably means you need to drive less or just take life a bit slower. Edited February 11 by TailingsPond 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 11 Time to get serious on Iran. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/New-Sanctions-Aim-to-Curtail-Irans-Oil-Revenue-Flow-to-China.html "The US has implemented new sanctions targeting individuals and companies involved in the sale of Iranian oil to China as part of the Trump administration’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign. Iran utilizes a “shadow fleet” of tankers and covert methods to evade sanctions and continue exporting oil, with China remaining its largest customer. While the sanctions aim to curtail Iran’s oil revenue, they also risk escalating tensions between the US and China, particularly concerning trade and economic relations." "...such moves are likely to scare off “the more risk-averse Chinese buyers” but would have a limited impact in curbing the flow of Iranian oil. To drive Iranian oil exports down further, he says, would require more pressure on Chinese ports and on buyers and intermediaries, including even banks in the country." 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 11 (edited) Oil prices are soaring with the geopolitical problems causing havoc in world markets. Combined with the new Trump policies giving freedom of purchasing fossil fuel vehicles going forward, the future is bright.. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Bulls-Wake-Up-as-Trumps-Transactional-Approach-Puts-Middle-East-at-Risk.html "Trump’s aggressive stance on Gaza, Israel, and Iran, along with U.S. tariffs and oil production demands, is heightening geopolitical instability. Trump has strained relations with key Arab nations. The potential for renewed war in Gaza, heightened U.S.-Israel cooperation, and Russia’s growing vulnerability in oil exports create a bullish outlook for oil markets." "Trump’s latest actions are clear: he has implemented another tariff scheme targeting global aluminum and steel sectors and bluntly warned Hamas to hand over all Israeli hostages before Saturday noon. If this demand is not met, Trump declared, “All hell is going to get loose.”" "With rising instability in the Middle East, potential military conflicts on the horizon, and concerns over the stability of Egypt and Jordan, oil prices are set to rise. If the Gaza war resumes or if tensions escalate with Iran, oil prices could easily break $90 per barrel. Even an OPEC decision to suddenly increase export quotas may not prevent price hikes, as key producers will find themselves caught in geopolitical crossfire." Edited February 11 by Ecocharger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 11 3 hours ago, Ecocharger said: Oil prices are soaring with the geopolitical problems causing havoc in world markets. Combined with the new Trump policies giving freedom of purchasing fossil fuel vehicles going forward, the future is bright.. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Bulls-Wake-Up-as-Trumps-Transactional-Approach-Puts-Middle-East-at-Risk.html "Trump’s aggressive stance on Gaza, Israel, and Iran, along with U.S. tariffs and oil production demands, is heightening geopolitical instability. Trump has strained relations with key Arab nations. The potential for renewed war in Gaza, heightened U.S.-Israel cooperation, and Russia’s growing vulnerability in oil exports create a bullish outlook for oil markets." "Trump’s latest actions are clear: he has implemented another tariff scheme targeting global aluminum and steel sectors and bluntly warned Hamas to hand over all Israeli hostages before Saturday noon. If this demand is not met, Trump declared, “All hell is going to get loose.”" "With rising instability in the Middle East, potential military conflicts on the horizon, and concerns over the stability of Egypt and Jordan, oil prices are set to rise. If the Gaza war resumes or if tensions escalate with Iran, oil prices could easily break $90 per barrel. Even an OPEC decision to suddenly increase export quotas may not prevent price hikes, as key producers will find themselves caught in geopolitical crossfire." must suck to have your econ degree...worthless and then the news comes out just blowing your worthless posts out the door enjoy todays news ....not last weeks Oil & Gas Journal EIA forecasts lower crude oil prices in 2025, 2026 As oil production gradually increases and global oil demand growth remains relatively weak, global oil inventories are expected to rise,... . 3 hours ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specinho + 494 February 12 (edited) 10 hours ago, Ecocharger said: Oil prices are soaring with the geopolitical problems causing havoc in world markets. Combined with the new Trump policies giving freedom of purchasing fossil fuel vehicles going forward, the future is bright.. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Bulls-Wake-Up-as-Trumps-Transactional-Approach-Puts-Middle-East-at-Risk.html "Trump’s aggressive stance on Gaza, Israel, and Iran, along with U.S. tariffs and oil production demands, is heightening geopolitical instability. Trump has strained relations with key Arab nations. The potential for renewed war in Gaza, heightened U.S.-Israel cooperation, and Russia’s growing vulnerability in oil exports create a bullish outlook for oil markets." "Trump’s latest actions are clear: he has implemented another tariff scheme targeting global aluminum and steel sectors and bluntly warned Hamas to hand over all Israeli hostages before Saturday noon. If this demand is not met, Trump declared, “All hell is going to get loose.”" "With rising instability in the Middle East, potential military conflicts on the horizon, and concerns over the stability of Egypt and Jordan, oil prices are set to rise. If the Gaza war resumes or if tensions escalate with Iran, oil prices could easily break $90 per barrel. Even an OPEC decision to suddenly increase export quotas may not prevent price hikes, as key producers will find themselves caught in geopolitical crossfire." This Trump, does not know who is friend, who is foe, like we sometimes do. Jared ruins it all for him. Who requested US to send contingents to vietnam, iraq, afghanistan on war none of US business? How many soldiers and how much national fund wasted? Never learn from the past or not quick enough brings him to meddle in israel barbaric existence in the middle east. Shall israel claim to be slave origin, few hundreds family of moses, they are just a religious denomination, not a race. Why would a religious denomination deserve a land belongs to someone else's? Shall jews claim to be god like superbeing of blue eye-gold hair- white- northern Germany origin, they are none human to begin with, inbreeding isolated nomad of no root. How do they deserve a land so far off that is not in Europe? Late King of Saudi had been right by saying:".....Germany should allocate a piece of land to jews as compensation to holocaust...." Why jews insist to stick their butt there in the palestine? With heshemite 2 state solution, they suggested 78% land belongs to jordan, 20% jews, palestine unallocated for. If you agree, why? If you are angry, why? Below is something the finance minister of israel said. If you are furious, you are humane. For oil, is it not? Germany has north sea to allocate for them. Jews afterall, own most of BP, left equino? Wondering if an bold assumption could be made: jews stirr up trouble in the world to own 100% of oil, diamond and other resources? Trump should give an excuse " national problems have priority" and stand aside. What would he get? What would US get? An impeachment to push Vance up, in a few months, do you believe? Jim R gave old method of economy revival using tariff a praise. But it might turn out differently. 1. In the old days, high tariff made investment flooded into USA, giving people real money to spend, increase local production and consumption. When dollar became too strong, bad for export, high interest rate, inflation, deficit etc set in. Nowadays, credit card debts owed by americans are very high. When you have more expensive inhouse production, 70% might not afford a car with steel, a house with reinforced metal, essential items that get more expensive etc. Assumption of higher internal consumption collapsed. 2. When you have strong dollars and expensive export products, other countries no longer want to buy from you. They have other developing clients whose new growth demand more of their products than products from USA. Assumption, export could thrive collapsed. 3. Revival of pre-existing factories does not equal to have new one built. Overall operation costs increases over time. Wages of labour would be made lower to make up the appropriate costs of margin. Assumption, increase employment rate with high wages collapsed. Remember new version of Aesop's story The intelligent crow, grandson version, shared here? So much problem to handle within the country, Trump should stay out of israel business. Let Germany help it. Edited February 12 by specinho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notsonice + 1,290 DM February 12 (edited) 12 hours ago, Ecocharger said: Oil prices are soaring with the geopolitical problems causing havoc in world markets. Combined with the new Trump policies giving freedom of purchasing fossil fuel vehicles going forward, the future is bright.. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Oil-Bulls-Wake-Up-as-Trumps-Transactional-Approach-Puts-Middle-East-at-Risk.html "Trump’s aggressive stance on Gaza, Israel, and Iran, along with U.S. tariffs and oil production demands, is heightening geopolitical instability. Trump has strained relations with key Arab nations. The potential for renewed war in Gaza, heightened U.S.-Israel cooperation, and Russia’s growing vulnerability in oil exports create a bullish outlook for oil markets." "Trump’s latest actions are clear: he has implemented another tariff scheme targeting global aluminum and steel sectors and bluntly warned Hamas to hand over all Israeli hostages before Saturday noon. If this demand is not met, Trump declared, “All hell is going to get loose.”" "With rising instability in the Middle East, potential military conflicts on the horizon, and concerns over the stability of Egypt and Jordan, oil prices are set to rise. If the Gaza war resumes or if tensions escalate with Iran, oil prices could easily break $90 per barrel. Even an OPEC decision to suddenly increase export quotas may not prevent price hikes, as key producers will find themselves caught in geopolitical crossfire." So much for your BS oil prices are soaring.....Oil prices got knee capped by oversupply once again.....if you believe prices are ready to soar....buy a million barrels and store it in a supertanker .....sell it in 6 months ....you will make a fortune.... ha ha ha ha ha ha back to reality lack of demand owns the market. Pesky new EVs in China keep hitting the road at over 1 million new vehicles a month.....add in cash for clunkers and you have an Oil market in decline enjoy Huge Jump in Crude inventories Caps Oil Prices By Julianne Geiger - Feb 11, 2025, 3:46 PM CST Edited February 12 by notsonice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George Kamburoff + 26 February 12 Do you still have to pay for electricity and gasoline? Not us, we invested in a solar system and electric cars and have lived and driven with free electricity for nine years now. The PV solar system paid back in three years in gasoline savings alone. Liberal Economics. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 12 (edited) The use of coal as a basic energy source is still at an all-time high and dominant. https://oilprice.com/Energy/Coal/The-End-of-Coal-Is-Nowhere-In-Sight.html "Retirement of coal-fired power plants in the West has done nothing to reverse global coal demand. Global coal consumption is set to remain at these high levels—or even hit new all-time highs—for a few more years. Global operating coal power capacity has increased by 13% since 2015, data from Global Energy Monitor shows." "Developing markets in Asia are boosting their coal-fired power generation to meet surging electricity demand. Despite continued retirements of coal-fired power in the U.S., lower coal demand in Europe, and the end of the 142-year coal electricity in the UK, global coal demand hit another record high last year. And consumption is set to remain at these high levels—or even hit new all-time highs—for a few more years. Emerging Asian economies, led by China and India, have been sustaining global coal demand growth this decade. " "Global coal demand surged to another record high in 2024, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in December," Edited February 12 by Ecocharger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ecocharger + 1,532 DL February 12 (edited) 11 hours ago, notsonice said: So much for your BS oil prices are soaring.....Oil prices got knee capped by oversupply once again.....if you believe prices are ready to soar....buy a million barrels and store it in a supertanker .....sell it in 6 months ....you will make a fortune.... ha ha ha ha ha ha back to reality lack of demand owns the market. Pesky new EVs in China keep hitting the road at over 1 million new vehicles a month.....add in cash for clunkers and you have an Oil market in decline enjoy Huge Jump in Crude inventories Caps Oil Prices By Julianne Geiger - Feb 11, 2025, 3:46 PM CST "With rising instability in the Middle East, potential military conflicts on the horizon, and concerns over the stability of Egypt and Jordan, oil prices are set to rise. If the Gaza war resumes or if tensions escalate with Iran, oil prices could easily break $90 per barrel. Even an OPEC decision to suddenly increase export quotas may not prevent price hikes, as key producers will find themselves caught in geopolitical crossfire." Edited February 12 by Ecocharger 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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