Electric cars can be a smart solution.
Electric semis not so much as it has a reverse economy of scale.
Musk promised the Tesla Semi top-line trucks would have a 500-mile range and an 80,000lb maximum load. But working the math a good while back it seems to me only 40,000lb is usable after subtracting the 40,000lb weight of the battery pack, assuming the current energy densities. And let's not point out the energy costs of hauling that 40,000lb' battery pack around.
Most conventional semis have only to carry a 3,000 lb engine and a 1000-2000 lbs of fuel worst case.
I think a better case can be made for semi hybrids, especially for city use where regenerative braking can be a huge advantage.
Wheel motors are a terrible idea. What you gain in clearance, you lose in on-road handling because you've added a great big block of of unsprung weight to each wheel.
None of the big makers are using wheel motors. But I think that is more because wheel motors are more costly and susceptible to damage.
I agree that unsprung mass is an issue but not an insurmountable one; increased damping and the ability to control each wheel independently probably adds stability in the long run.
Remember that cable started out as an ad-free alternative to free to air.
I've heard that a few times in a few threads here, and it simply is not true. Cable rebroadcasts existing content, commercials and all. That has been the case since its inception in ~1949. If a particular content provider does not have commercials (PBS, HBO, etc), only then would it be commercial free.
Not so much. Its real value is rot resistance; rough outdoor furniture, decking, fencing and such. Honestly, it is no better than pressure treated pine and costs a heck of a lot more. Easy to work, though, if you don't mind the occasional tear-outs.
how many of thees items can be bought at a Physical location in your city.
For me, some of them but not many. Just finding a store that sells a particular brand item can be more trouble than it's worth. At the same price? Almost never. Brick and Mortars have to cover the cost of Brick and Mortar.
Granted you may pay a bit more but you in the long run are helping your community.
Best Buy and Walmart are only marginally 'my community'. And no more than Amazon, really. The odds of a Mom and Pop having what I'm looking for is pretty low. And at less than twice the price? Absolute zero.
You certainly went around your ass to get to your elbow.
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Yea well Heinlein did it 70 years ago in The Man Who Sold the Moon.
Kinetic weapons are generally inert but certainly explode when they hit something.
Link to a pic of your magic SUV. I think you're lying.
Most camp grounds worth my while are over 200 miles away with no place to charge.
I'm not talking about a campground though. I'm talking about wilderness.
Sorry, your use of the word camp ground made me think you were talking about a campground. My bad.
Do you find many gas stations in your wilderness?
Electric cars can be a smart solution. Electric semis not so much as it has a reverse economy of scale.
Musk promised the Tesla Semi top-line trucks would have a 500-mile range and an 80,000lb maximum load. But working the math a good while back it seems to me only 40,000lb is usable after subtracting the 40,000lb weight of the battery pack, assuming the current energy densities. And let's not point out the energy costs of hauling that 40,000lb' battery pack around.
Most conventional semis have only to carry a 3,000 lb engine and a 1000-2000 lbs of fuel worst case.
I think a better case can be made for semi hybrids, especially for city use where regenerative braking can be a huge advantage.
Wheel motors are a terrible idea. What you gain in clearance, you lose in on-road handling because you've added a great big block of of unsprung weight to each wheel.
None of the big makers are using wheel motors. But I think that is more because wheel motors are more costly and susceptible to damage.
I agree that unsprung mass is an issue but not an insurmountable one; increased damping and the ability to control each wheel independently probably adds stability in the long run.
I drive my SUV in 2-3 feet of snow regularly without a problem.
Dude, stop. Unless you're SUV is a Monster Truck, you're lying.
I'm curious how far it could actually tow something like a camper without having the battery totally die on it anyway.
That's close to a non sequitur as it depends on the normal range of the Electric and the curb weight of the camper. Same as with an ICE.
Most camp grounds worth my while are over 200 miles away with no place to charge.
Most RV campgrounds have at least 30amp service, and usually 50.
Yea, whenever I read, "Contrary to popular xyz belief," I just assume that's what the writer used to believe.
No.
I think you're lying.
You are correct.
Cable TV was introduced as a paid service without ads.
That is simply untrue.
Remember that cable started out as an ad-free alternative to free to air.
I've heard that a few times in a few threads here, and it simply is not true. Cable rebroadcasts existing content, commercials and all. That has been the case since its inception in ~1949. If a particular content provider does not have commercials (PBS, HBO, etc), only then would it be commercial free.
great point
Not so much. Its real value is rot resistance; rough outdoor furniture, decking, fencing and such. Honestly, it is no better than pressure treated pine and costs a heck of a lot more. Easy to work, though, if you don't mind the occasional tear-outs.
nicely put.
A redwood is a softwood, not a hardwood. But I get your overly cynical point.
Luxury passenger transport will be a big money maker. Also remote access, advertising, surveillance, communications, yada. It is worthy.
Contrary to certain media scare-mongering, helium is fairly abundant. Extracted natural gas contains as much as 7% helium.
The FTC sent the cautionary message out to all Netflix users so that they won't be victim to phishing.
How does the FTC know who is a Netflix user? And how does it know the email addresses of said users?
Then ask, do you really need to buy that thing, and that particular brand?
Yes.
how many of thees items can be bought at a Physical location in your city.
For me, some of them but not many. Just finding a store that sells a particular brand item can be more trouble than it's worth. At the same price? Almost never. Brick and Mortars have to cover the cost of Brick and Mortar.
Granted you may pay a bit more but you in the long run are helping your community.
Best Buy and Walmart are only marginally 'my community'. And no more than Amazon, really. The odds of a Mom and Pop having what I'm looking for is pretty low. And at less than twice the price? Absolute zero.
Well said. From a historical perspective, we live in fucking utopia. I suppose there's nothing so perfect it can't still be bitched about.
You certainly went around your ass to get to your elbow.
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