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Mr. Toyoda’s “I Told You So”

October 28, 2023

by Op-Ed

The chairman of Toyota Motor Company is having an “I told you so” moment. Mr. Akio Toyoda was gloating Wednesday, October 25, in Japan at an automakers conference. About a year ago, Mr. Toyoda warned the world’s governments and auto companies were rushing into the adoption of Electric Vehicles when doing so just wasn’t smart, … Read more

Coal Coal Photo by Nick Nice on Unsplash

EV Battery Plant Uses So Much Energy – It Needs a Coal Plant to Keep it Online

October 9, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Electric Vehicles are already impossible to make without coal. You can’t make steel without it, and there are only so many parts you can replace with polymers. Mining, moving, and processing copper, cobalt, building frames, and axels – it can’t be done. And now, Panasonic’s new EV battery plant has another coal-related problem.

Electricity power lines Transmission lines High voltage

The State Wants to Suck Electricity from the SUV You Are Required to Buy

September 10, 2023

by Op-Ed

A literal power vacuum—that’s what California Senate Bill 233 proposes. And what is to be sucked? Your electric car.

Is It too Soon to Report Even MORE Bad News About Electric Vehicles?

September 7, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Before I impart the new bad news, yesterday, Rob Roper looked at Vermont’s ridiculous, misguided spending decisions regarding school buses. They don’t have enough drivers, so when they got some money, they ‘invested it’ in electric school buses (for whom they still don’t have enough drivers).

Virginia DOT image of I-95 crash and snow

How do You Feel About Getting Your EV Stuck in a Snowstorm or Traffic Jam?

August 22, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Every time I think we’ve milked this cow for as much spoiled milk as it’s worth, something makes the political pressure to move everyone to electric vehicles more ridiculous, especially in places where it gets cold.

Vermont Looks for a Way to Bribe People Into less Reliable Transportation

July 16, 2024August 1, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Electric vehicles are not better for the environment, regardless of the electricity source. EVs do not solve any emissions problem, may make them worse, are also unreliable and ill-suited to a rural-urban climate, but Burlington, Vermont, is thinking, bribes!

Queensland, Australia, Shows American EV Owners Their Future

August 1, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Electric Vehicles and COVID cures have a lot in common. If the government endorses them, there is a long list of bad things they are not telling you or denying when anyone dares to tell the truth.

Auto collission accident headlight Photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash

The Bad News for Electric Vehicle Owners Keeps Getting Worse

July 15, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

We have the Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Protection Bureau, Consumer Product Safety Commission, USA.gov, and even state-level agencies, claiming an interest in consumer protections, but no one is investigating the hidden costs of owning an electric vehicle (EV).

For Those Pushing a State Vehicle Mileage Tax, I’ve got Some Thoughts …

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Before you squawk, I’ve advocated for ending the state’s gasoline tax. Gone. I got pushback from Libertarians and Republicans, but I’m still a fan of the idea. Having said that, there is a growing siren song in some states for mileage taxes.

Rowan Atkinson: Loves EVs But Admits They’re Not That Green

June 7, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

We’ve said a thing or two about Electric Vehicles not being the green dream the Climate Cult promised. It is a problem they can’t escape, even if they overcome their impracticality in wide-open America, which seems unlikely. But they have their advocates, including actor Rowan Atkinson, but even he’s got concerns.

Government’s Shove to EVs IS About Control – Controlling Us

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023

by Skip

Republicans are more prone to advocate for Free Markets, Libertarians more so, and Democrats not at all. Yes, Republicans are sometimes better than Democrats, but they always seem to want Government to have a hand in things. That we are not able to decide for ourselves.

Net Zero – You First!

May 14, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

We cannot possibly afford to commit to Net Zero, not in this lifetime, and not likely the next, even if there was a need (which there is not). Certainly, not the way they are trying to do it. So, if Democrats are going to insist on this, then they need to lead by example. You first.

Shouldn’t We Talk About Lithium Battery Fire Emissions?

April 26, 2023April 25, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Lithium batteries are dangerous. If you don’t believe me take a hazmat certification course to ship them anywhere. It’s a big deal. Lots of rules. They can’t be fully charged. Very specific packaging requirements.

old AM car radio Image by Bruno /Germany from Pixabay

Car Manufacturers Are Canceling AM Radio

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

by Ray Cardello

Several auto manufacturers have moved to eliminate AM radios from future models, especially electronic vehicles (EVs). Automobile companies cite issues with interference on the AM band created by the vehicle’s electric motor.

The Expansion of The Tyrannical Admininstrative State is In Overdrive – Can It Be Stopped?

April 12, 2023

by Skip

The 1948 Administrative Powers Act gave the Executive Branch, 75 years down the line, the Powers to be its own Government. I hate Congress for passing it and, in doing so, making itself irrelevant. Congress can’t even do their primary jobs anymore.

The Eco-Socialists That Are Trying to Horn Us Into Unaffordable EVs … Won’t Tell You This

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

by Skip

“New cars compared to 1970 vehicle models: 99% cleaner for common pollutants. New trucks compared to 1970 vehicle models: 99% cleaner for common pollutants. So why are the climate change fanatics trying to force us to buy EVs?”

Another Electric Vehicle Fail – Even Minor Collision Damage Can Equal “Junked” Vehicle

March 26, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

EVs are a miserable experiment. Not green, not affordable, not efficient, and an uncontrollable fire hazard, they can cost almost 30% more to insure, and even minor damage could mean repairs exceed the vehicle’s value, so it gets scrapped.

Democrat Bill Would Tie NH to California Emission Rules (That Ban Combustion Engine Vehicles)

February 5, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

There aren’t enough rare earth metals for the New World Order, generation capacity, infrastructure, money to pay for it, or time to build it if we could. So, are New Hampshire Democrats stooges of villains?

“Green” Shipping Company Bans EVs to Protect Passengers, Freight, and Crew …

January 21, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

A Norwegian ferry company that moves people, vehicles, mail, and other freight up and around northern Norway has decided it must ban any and all Electric Vehicles from its ships.

Wyoming’s Idea of Net-Zero: Phase Out All New EV Auto Sales by 2035

January 17, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

The Left’s Net-Zero mission translates to a net-zero lifestyle. A plan that adds millions of electric mouths to feed but contains no viable way to meet increased demand. Some legislators in Wyoming have found it lacking and are pushing back.