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Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:03 am
by rlown
I'm avoiding an EV until they can assure me that the LIon battery pack won't burst into flames. Seems like some trailhead access roads might trigger such a problem. Besides, we have a plethora of oil tankers sitting offshore waiting to be offloaded/processed.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:09 am
by c9h13no3
rlown wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 9:03 am
I'm avoiding an EV until they can assure me that the LIon battery pack won't burst into flames. Seems like some trailhead access roads might trigger such a problem. Besides, we have a plethora of oil tankers sitting offshore waiting to be offloaded/processed.
Oh, so now he's all concerned about safety.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 9:13 am
by rlown
Just a bit. My Dodge 1 ton feels very safe. 7000 lbs of safe and huge brakes.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 5:41 pm
by balzaccom
Wow. That's a monster. What kind of mileage does it get? How old is it?
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 6:26 pm
by rlown
'97 19mpg. 10 if pulling the 24' boat or the 3700lb camper.
I love my truck. Saw a prius spun out on 395 on my way to North lake a few years ago due to a hail storm. I put my rear dually right side on the shoulder and had no problems.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:21 pm
by bobby49
The Dodge was probably one of those famous Chrysler products that got 20 mpg. That means 8 in town and 12 on the road.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Mon May 18, 2020 7:39 pm
by rlown
She's 19 MPG on the road. Cummins proud.
Re: Can't help thinking this is good news...
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:29 am
by dave54
Some coal will always be needed
Coal is also used to make drugs and pharmaceuticals, and many petrochemicals and plastics.
The power generation thing is slowly going away. All the other uses will be with us for a long while.