Powell/Economy

[21Jumpstreet]

And making lots and lots of money at the expense of anything else. Can't forget that.

Except LIV golf

[JWags85]

Urgent push?  They are still very much a luxury item.  Sure...one that's being encouraged, but other than "being good to the earth" I haven't felt any pressure to get one. 

Come on man, California said no gas powered cars by 2035!  Thats basically tomorrow.  Most people won't even have a chance to buy a new gas powered car if they bought a car within the last 5 years

[tower912]

California is forward thinking.

That 2035 deadline matches up with what GM has already announced as a target.   So policy matches up with the automotive industry.

[RJax55]

Come on man, California said no gas powered cars by 2035!  Thats basically tomorrow.  Most people won't even have a chance to buy a new gas powered car if they bought a car within the last 5 years

Huh?

The average length of time an American driver keeps a new vehicle is 6 years.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Come on man, California said no gas powered cars by 2035!  Thats basically tomorrow.  Most people won't even have a chance to buy a new gas powered car if they bought a car within the last 5 years

I'd like to see any source that indicates a majority of new car buyers hang on to those cars for 18 years.

[JWags85]

Huh?

The average length of time an American driver keeps a new vehicle is 6 years.

I'd like to see any source that indicates a majority of new car buyers hang on to those cars for 18 years.

Wow, I didn't think I would need to make it teal after saying 2035 was "basically tomorrow" 

[forgetful]

Until we can figure out a cost effective and timely way of recycling EV batteries I'm not convinced we aren't doing more damage to earth with this urgent push towards EVs.  I'm sure there is a way to do it and solution coming down the road but until then, EVs are not exactly earth friendly.

Seriously? EV batteries are already repurposed, reused, etc, after their vehicle use. After they no longer have any use in any application they are recycled.

Currently Tesla recycles 92% of the original materials used in the EV battery.

As more batteries are available for recycling, even better methods will be put into effect.

Not sure where you get this idea that we don't have an effective way to recycle them.

[pacearrow02]

Seriously? EV batteries are already repurposed, reused, etc, after their vehicle use. After they no longer have any use in any application they are recycled.

Currently Tesla recycles 92% of the original materials used in the EV battery.

As more batteries are available for recycling, even better methods will be put into effect.

Not sure where you get this idea that we don't have an effective way to recycle them.

Below article from earlier this year says only 5% of EV batteries currently get recycled, so yes I guess I'm serious.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/ev-battery-recycling-makes-cars-cheaper-helps-solve-microchip-shortage-crisis/

[Uncle Rico]

Below article from earlier this year says only 5% of EV batteries currently get recycled, so yes I guess I'm serious.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/ev-battery-recycling-makes-cars-cheaper-helps-solve-microchip-shortage-crisis/

I'm going to guess you didn't read the article again but saw part of a headline, Generals

[pacearrow02]

I'm going to guess you didn't read the article again but saw part of a headline, Generals

Haha, you're something Rico.  Hope you've been enjoying your summer!

[tower912]

Just keep sciencing.

[rocky_warrior]

Wow, I didn't think I would need to make it teal after saying 2035 was "basically tomorrow" 

You'll be happy to know I fully understood the implied teal.

[pacearrow02]

Just keep sciencing.

💯 absolutely!!  Look forward to the day where EVs are both plentiful and truly environmentally friendly

[ATL MU Warrior]

You'll be happy to know I fully understood the implied teal.

I totally missed it (obviously)

[pacearrow02]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1565064381490204679

Got some kinks to work out first though.

[Uncle Rico]

https://mobile.twitter.com/Breaking911/status/1565064381490204679

Got some kinks to work out first though.

That's what happens when we ignore climate change for decades

[Jay Bee]

That's what happens when we ignore climate change for decades

To be fair, didn't hear "climate change" much many decades ago

[Uncle Rico]

To be fair, didn't hear "climate change" much many decades ago

I'm 46 and have been hearing about it my entire life

[tower912]

I remember the PSA on Saturday mornings with the Native American in horseback staring at pollution  with a tear coming down his face.   

Nixon established the EPA after the Cuyahoga caught fire.

California smog days in the 70's.

Nah, it was just ignored.

[MU82]

I'm 46 and have been hearing about it my entire life

I think JB meant that it used to be called global warming.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Miraculously, and I'm sure with no impact at all on inflation, corporate profits at highest level in 70 years.

[tower912]

 

So, in a few months, if profits return to average, we can have pearl clutching mopes bemoaning the falling profits.

[Uncle Rico]

I think JB meant that it used to be called global warming.

Whatever tickles the pickle. 

[jesmu84]

Come on man, California said no gas powered cars by 2035!  Thats basically tomorrow.  Most people won't even have a chance to buy a new gas powered car if they bought a car within the last 5 years

Ain't just Cali

[jesmu84]

To be fair, didn't hear "climate change" much many decades ago

Is that when Shell was burying their findings?