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Topic: Long range EVs |
Slim
Replies: 1054
Views: 438727
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Forum: 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: 292
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Forum: 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: 408
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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: 438727
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Forum: 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: 438727
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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: 438727
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Forum: 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: 438727
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Forum: 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: 4799
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Forum: 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: 438727
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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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