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  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Mar 17, 24 2:10 pm   Subject: Long range EVs
The insulation discussion always amazes me for the UK context.
Even if you don't switch to a heat pump, you'll typically benefit quite a bit financially and emissions wise from proper insulation
  Topic: process matters etc
Slim

Replies: 3
Views: 288
PostForum: Foraging   Posted: Sun Mar 17, 24 2:04 pm   Subject: process matters etc
The end of the article included language such as raw and partially cooked.
Who the hell eats raw morels?
  Topic: Growing Butternut squash in a compost bin - Advice
Slim

Replies: 6
Views: 402
PostForum: Grow Your Own   Posted: Sun Mar 17, 24 2:02 pm   Subject: Growing Butternut squash in a compost bin - Advice
Never done it intentionally, but have frequently gotten large jack o'lanterns from compost piles. Care was always 100% neglect
  Topic: feral hogs in the usa
Slim

Replies: 5
Views: 133
PostForum: Conservation and Environment   Posted: Wed Mar 13, 24 6:29 pm   Subject: feral hogs in the usa
No reproducing populations in the Northeast as of yet, as far as I know.
There was a game farm that had boar escape many years ago, but I think they must have all been dispatched.
NJ and PA have mor ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Jan 28, 24 3:44 pm   Subject: Long range EVs
Though I want to see full electric whenever I can, I've recently taken an interest in this company: https://www.edisonmotors.ca/cost-of-ownership
Seems like on board diesel generator that is only run ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Fri Jan 26, 24 11:27 am   Subject: Long range EVs
Okay since we've clearly gone beyond EVs (except Jema clinging to the original thread topic )


The most efficient way to use electricity is to use it where generated, which is where solar pan ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Jan 07, 24 10:35 am   Subject: Long range EVs
Oh, and I believe the above is ignoring the fossil fuels used to refine and transport gasoline, which are not insignificant. (Though I haven't thoroughly checked that to be totally certain)

And loo ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Jan 07, 24 10:28 am   Subject: Long range EVs
I understand that there are distribution and transformation losses. Are you telling me that they're 2/3?!

In most cases, EVs are much more efficient at utilizing energy. With an ICE vehicle, a larg ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sat Jan 06, 24 12:48 pm   Subject: Long range EVs
That's good. About 10 years ago I did some research and grid electricity actually produced more carbon dioxide emissions than other forms of power. It isn't just the production, but a lot more has to ...
  Topic: air to air heat pumps work
Slim

Replies: 54
Views: 151515
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Fri Dec 29, 23 9:24 pm   Subject: air to air heat pumps work
Well the big next frontier is solid state heat pumps, but that will take a few years
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Wed Dec 27, 23 10:24 am   Subject: Long range EVs
Most have no clue what battery thermal management means, or why it matters, to be honest.

But: https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/12/26/why-evs-will-be-cheaper-in-2024-more-incentives-more-discounting.h ...
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Dec 24, 23 11:47 am   Subject: Long range EVs
Mightn't there be some geopolitical benefits to swamping is with inexpensive EVs?
  Topic: mutt free sofa, oh dear, the next chapter?
Slim

Replies: 11
Views: 4797
PostForum: Livestock and Pets   Posted: Thu Dec 21, 23 11:26 am   Subject: mutt free sofa, oh dear, the next chapter?
May your new year come with arguments over who's sitting where on the sofa
  Topic: Long range EVs
Slim

Replies: 1054
Views: 438686
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sat Dec 02, 23 5:28 pm   Subject: Long range EVs
I haven't been popping round much lately, but the concern over oil in wind turbines is a funny one. It's like equating the few gallons of gas, and quart or two of oil I use to cut firewood with the 10 ...
  Topic: reduce evaporation and harvest leccy
Slim

Replies: 4
Views: 10009
PostForum: Energy Efficiency and Construction/Major Projects   Posted: Sun Nov 19, 23 11:23 am   Subject: reduce evaporation and harvest leccy
It's funny that they're claiming to be the first in the US. But I suppose maybe they mean across the entire length of the canal?

Because of issues seen in India where panels were directly above the ...
 
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