Europe plots to replace natural gas with geothermal energy

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  18 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“A range of European governments have developed plans to harness geothermal energy — and end their reliance on Russian gas”

Putin thought the EU would cave to his threats about military action. The result is massive arms shipments to Ukraine. Putin thought the EU would cave to high LNG prices. The result is that the EU is no longer buying Russian gas. O-o-o-o-p-s....

Auto industry, take note: This student-made EV cleans the air while driving

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  2 years ago

“This EV not only cleans the air while driving, but also proves why the auto industry should work closer with students and academia.”

This is bleeding edge. Eindhoven is a perennial contender in Australia's long-distance race for solar cars, so they know what they're doing.

EVs don't work in cold weather!

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  9 Comments  •  2 years ago

“Two short articles to tell us that YES they do!”

Antarctica is getting too warm for its EV. 

You remember Brexit? The Brits certainly do!

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  5 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

“Brexit causes collapse in European research funding for OxbridgeSunak ‘risks full-scale trade war’ with Brussels by scrapping EU lawsThree years on...”

Back in the day, I posted the drama of Brexit, a monstrous hoax practiced on a fully complicit bunch of foolish Brits. The arguments for Brexit were full of nonsense. The arguments against Brexit were full on facts. So, of course, the Brits voted "FOR". In all logic, by now the Brits should...

Warren Buffett's 14-year bet pays off as Berkshire Hathaway cashes in on BYD

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  6 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Warren Buffett's firm sold off more than 11 million shares in BYD last month, as it continues to reduce its holding in the Chinese EV maker.”

Warren Buffet has made his billions by investing in companies he believes will make money and pay him dividends. Of course, that simple strategy requires identifying profitable companies correctly.

Gas Cars Cheaper than EVs? Sure! You just need new math

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  15 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Anderson Economic Group updated their study looking at the cost to fuel internal combustion engine vehicles and EVs. And claim that it's cheaper to...”

Big Oil has s-o-o-o many shills! I assume that Anderson Economic Group is a paid shill, but many whom you'll find all across the Internet are acting in favor of Big Oil because they believe that that is the right thing to do. Augean Stables...

Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States, Pentagon says

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  43 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 years ago

“A suspected Chinese spy balloon has been flying over the United States for a couple of days, and senior U.S. officials have advised President Joe...”

U2?

THIS Electric Caravan is Every Adventurer's Dream!

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  21 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“Go anywhere for however long you like? Isn't that the definition of the ultimate freedom?! Or at least the makings of a fantastic holiday! ”

A different kind of EV

Electric cars are too expensive because Americans insist on having more car than they need - Autoblog

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  64 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 years ago

“US car buyers love SUVs and pickup trucks. But if they want to go electric, they'll have to pay for it, at least in the near term.”

This follows on very nicely, after yesterday's post.

The escalator rises again

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  6 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 years ago

“One of the most effective, and successful, graphics developed by Skeptical Science is the escalator. The escalator shows how global surface...”

I remember when this first was published. It was useful for ending debates, both genuine and artificial.