Category: The Transition

Migrate

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Here’s a brief research report concerning an aspect of global warming that’s rarely or never in the mainstream media.  As summer temperatures and annual temperatures continue to rise, we’re coming to a point at which our air conditioners can no longer handle the load. Even worse, how to we eat when crops fail, due to the intense heat?

In learning to live sustainably, we have to make forecasts about where we’ll have living conditions in which we can do more than “survive” but can actually enjoy a better quality-of-life experience.… Keep reading

E-Cars near “Tipping Point”

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As e-car recharge stations continue to proliferate, and as new batteries can now be recharged in five to ten minutes, the percent of new car purchases of electric cars will soon be greater than that for gas or diesel. It’s already greater in countries, such as Norway.

As the trend continues, trade-in prices for fossil-fueled cars will drop, with fewer maintenance places remaining.  Changing from cars we’ve used all our lives to an unknown product can be uncomfortable.  But the change is happening.  … Keep reading

Gas to Electricity

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Here are two articles about the same subject, the transition from gas to electric vehicles. The first may come from Tesla, the second from a news source.  Their big picture is the same, from slightly different perspectives.

I’ll add comments and “what to do” suggestions afterwards.

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Elon Musk expected to use Tesla ‘Battery Day’ to argue for the end of combustion engines

 

By Tina Bellon

21 September 2020

 

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday is scheduled to showcase the company’s advanced battery technology, with investors expecting he will outline how the company’s electric vehicles will surpass the cost and convenience of internal combustion engines.… Keep reading

Big Oil Turning Electric

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Here’s a really positive sign of change, moving away from fossil fuel use on an enormous scale … which is essential if we’re going to do anything about climate change before it’s too late. I’ll add comments afterwards about what each of us might do to help support this trend.

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Europe’s Big Oil Companies Are Turning Electric

 Under pressure from governments and investors, industry leaders like BP and Shell are accelerating their production of cleaner energy.… Keep reading

Big Oil Turning Electric

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Here’s a really positive sign of change, moving away from fossil fuel use on an enormous scale … which is essential if we’re going to do anything about climate change before it’s too late. I’ll add comments afterwards about what each of us might do to help support this trend.

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Europe’s Big Oil Companies Are Turning Electric

 Under pressure from governments and investors, industry leaders like BP and Shell are accelerating their production of cleaner energy.… Keep reading