The inefficient energy empire strikes again – in Ethiopia
Ethiopia just became the first to ban the import of non-electric automobiles. Pity that half of Ethiopians have no access to electricity.
Ethiopia just became the first to ban the import of non-electric automobiles. Pity that half of Ethiopians have no access to electricity.
China has monopoly control over processed graphite, an essential component of almost all lithium-ion batteries.
This article draws upon narratives and information in the author’s book Cyberwarfare: Targeting America, Our Infrastructure, and Our Future, Stairway Press, 2020. Consider some inescapable self-inflicted scenarios from hell that government “experts” never warned you about regarding utopian visions of carbon-free vehicles powered by friendly breezes and sunbeams. So, imagine it’s one of those warm, beautiful days when the first news breaks about a big hurricane or tropical storm heading your way. You immediately begin thinking about stocking up on food supplies that don’t require refrigeration and charging up your electric plug-in to get out of town in a hurry if necessary [...]
Federal policies aimed at shutting down energy we depend on in exchange for paltry and non-existent alternatives and benefits as demands skyrocket don’t add up.
On March 20, the Biden EPA issued a vehicle tailpipe rule which amounts to a coerced 70% phaseout of gasoline-powered cars by 2032.
EV economics and realities clash.
Unsold EVs are piling up on dealer lots.
When Rowan Atkinson wrote that there are “sound environmental reasons” why “keeping your old petrol car may be better than buying an EV,” he was vilified as an eco-traitor.
Angry citizens “blocked ‘every single’ camera in the borough of Sutton used to enforce Sadiq Khan’s climate car tax”.
And they pay nothing toward road maintenance!
Technical realities and high costs have emissions rules headed straight for a brick wall.
With a simple stroke of the pen, Governor Newsom believes he has the power to change the lifestyles of all California residents.