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Not fake news.
“CARB will be exploring ways to ensure communities get the reductions of air pollution they so desperately need to keep the air clean and breathable -- and continue to fight climate change,” Nichols said in the drafted remarks, which she did not deliver exactly as prepared. “That might mean, for example, tougher requirements for low-carbon fuels, looking at tighter health-protective regulations on California refineries, doubling down on our enforcement efforts on mobile and stationary sources -- and might lead to an outright ban on internal combustion engines.”
What planet is this woman from, exactly? (This won't happen- it has to do with CA's battle with Trump over tailpipe standards. But it shows you the zeal of this movement, which is completely willing to ignore reality).
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-16/california-regulator…
“CARB will be exploring ways to ensure communities get the reductions of air pollution they so desperately need to keep the air clean and breathable -- and continue to fight climate change,” Nichols said in the drafted remarks, which she did not deliver exactly as prepared. “That might mean, for example, tougher requirements for low-carbon fuels, looking at tighter health-protective regulations on California refineries, doubling down on our enforcement efforts on mobile and stationary sources -- and might lead to an outright ban on internal combustion engines.”
What planet is this woman from, exactly? (This won't happen- it has to do with CA's battle with Trump over tailpipe standards. But it shows you the zeal of this movement, which is completely willing to ignore reality).
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-16/california-regulator…
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As for the environmental concerns, batteries are being recycled and the dangerous components you speak of are salt and trace amounts of nickel and cobalt. The last 2 are almost removed completely now for Tesla.
Get back to me with your story about batteries when I can tow 10k lbs 300 miles, pull into a station, get a full charge in under 10 minutes and be on my way.
As for the towing scenario, it’s a lot closer to reality than we can fathom. Look at how much the EV market has evolved in 6 years. Like I said, 20 years from now people will scoff at the idea we waited so long or fought the idea to evolve our transportation means.
Not only that, but we do not have any where near the electrical grid capacity to run all of society off of it.
Also, the green freaks seem to want to ban all economical forms of producing electricity.
Why people vote these morons into positions of power is beyond my comprehension.
What's the environmental impact of mining and chemical process to build that many EVS ?
If no gasoline is produced where does all the petroleum by product come from to make the millions of products that use it, and what will it cost?
Is there an electrical infrastructure to handle the switchover. ?
How many tons of global warming CO2 does it take to charge every EV in the US.
What happens when the power grid goes down and you can't charge your car ?
I’m not an opponent, I think it would be awesome to have the scenario that I outlined above. Quieter vehicles with no fuel mess definitely seem like better option in my opinion but EV is still in the initial stages and I’m not buying in until it’s proven to be up to the task and all infrastructure is in place to make owning such a vehicle convenient.
I filled up at $4.25 yesterday in NorCal. It's nearly 50 cents higher on average for gas in CA than Hawaii, the next most-expensive state. The governor did launch an investigation into the gas prices. But you can't drive an EV yet because there are very few places to charge them.
I am interested in the Rivian EV truck, which has some cool possibilities. I would consider an electric truck/bike combo for trail riding. That would be sweet.
Pit Row
So basically we have to put new engines in both trucks that have perfectly good engines and chassis to salvage a couple more years or bite the bullet and buy new trucks at $80k each. And the old perfectly operational trucks are worthless in the state of California.
This state is circling the drain with some stupid regulations.
For too long a minority has controlled things like California emissions. We have an EPA that should have Federal control over any State Laws. The "Bad Orange Man" is threatening to exert that Federal power over CA emissions, just like he yanked 1 Billion in funds from the Cali High Speed Rail debacle. You may be surprised that some of the environmental laws that we now take for granted may have been created by 1 big hoax. Let the man work.
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