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Slow clean power generation growth hits Texas power sector April 17, 2024 Drops in power generation from wind farms, hydro dams and nuclear reactors has forced the operator of the electric grid in Texas - one of the largest power systems in the United States - to boost fossil fuel use and emissions so far this year. Rising use of air conditioners due to high temperatures have boosted power use and spurred the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to ask electricity generators to delay or cancel planned outages this week. But tight supplies of clean power have meant that ERCOT system managers have been forced to crank generation from fossil fuels to balance system needs. That higher production has lifted ERCOT's total fossil fuel-powered generation by 10% from the same period in 2023. In contrast, ERCOT generation from clean power sources has expanded by just 3% through April 15 from the same period in 2023, due to a 23% slump in hydro output, a 3% drop in wind power, and a 4% decline in nuclear generation. But due to solar output stopping completely during the night, solar's contribution to the overall generation mix will likely be limited to around 8% to 10% of the total. https://www.reuters.com/sustainabili...re-2024-04-17/ It's not even summer yet. When will the greenies understand that with present technology only nuclear can supply the power for their electric future. Couldn't have anything to do with this? Texas Hail Storm Wreaks Havoc on Solar Farms Last edited by Car-Addicted; 04-17-2024 at 05:27 PM.. |
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Bullshit. What does “recycle” even mean? Or “plastic?” Besides, I can grow new horses; can you grow new cars?
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Do you agree comparing a ICE car with an EV is like comparing a microwave with a grill? They both heat food but I know which one taste so much better.
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What China’s EV buyers’ remorse means for the world
Apr 12, 2024 China is the most important country in the world when it comes to the future of electric vehicles: It accounts for about 60% of all global EV sales, its market for EVs is surging, and it is home to the planet’s biggest EV manufacturer. Alongside that remarkable growth, however, has been frustration: The survey from McKinsey China pegged battery EV buyers’ “regret rate” as surging from 3% in 2022 to 22% last year, which its report blamed largely on limited charging infrastructure. Early adopters of EVs were often more affluent, curious, and well-researched on the topic. But as the market has ballooned, consumers quickly shifted from trailblazers to more everyday users, who may be less prepared for challenges associated with EVs, he said. https://www.semafor.com/article/04/1...-for-the-world |
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I want you to find me where exactly in the survey it says chinese people regret EV purchases. Bonus points if you even find the survey.
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What was that computer virus that waited until your pc was asleep, then used all its computing power to send spam emails and other shit? Not sure why im reminded of that… Besides, horses have a 0% regret rate.
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The only good take you’ve had.
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I don't own a horse but my Sister and her Husband ride dressage and have 4 currently. Between feed, tack, barn, trailer, tow vehicle, vet bills etc... it is like owning 4 racecars.
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IMO, EVs are a great idea experiencing a lot of growing pains. As the technology improves and infrastructure adapts, they will be the future or personal automobiles.
For example, if Toyota can deliver on their battery timeline, and it does not require some special charger infrastructure, it could be a game changer. 750 mile range and 10 minute charge to go from a 10%-80% charge will be a lot closer to the ICE experience. I have NOT read how solid state batteries respond to extreme heat or cold so that could have an impact. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...battery-plans/ With all that said, there is a lot of ancillary work that needs to be done and all of that requires time and money. |
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HOWEVER, there is a caveat there, the figure is also skewed. The 10% of owners who regret their EV purchase are from 'Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities'. I am assuming that's cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chongqing? versus the 54% from Tier 3 & 4. So no suprise there when those are massive metropolis with a well established charging network. The 54% regret are those EV owners from 'Tier 3 and Tier 4 cities', so smaller towns and villages, the highlighted dashed rectangle below these figures indicate the biggest reason the article identified is that the charging satisfaction between these two groups.
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"750 mile range and 10 minute charge" The physics behind this don't work. I for one would not want to be around any battery that was charged at a rate that would fulfill that EV prophecy. (BOOM) That said if a safe battery was used and the battery weight was reduced I think a lot of folks would have no issue with with a EV as a second vehicle and maybe their primary vehicle with home charging. I also think a properly designed hybrid will find a large market. Not the pseudo EV with a gas engine being peddled by most companies. I would most likely buy one of those. |
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