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Last thing you needed today. You would have been within your rights to clout him.epwc wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:04 pm Funeral today, had to chat with loads more fuckwits. I know Essex is a bit special but Iām frankly flabbergasted at the rancid ignorance I encounter sometimes.
Was talking to someone who has a private jet, probably goes skiing 7 or 8 weekends a year, has a place in Mallorca, loves to get his flying hours in.
He has basically swallowed the whole anti climate thing and was regurgitating it back to me. No argument because he was right, he had absolutely no factual sources that he could present.
We ended up talking about migrants, I explained to him that climate change will increase people in boats āwho are just coming here for a better lifeā, you mean like your dad who came here as a single man in 1964 for the sole purpose of improving his earnings. Er no, thatās different.
Go fuck yourself, fucking tosser
Not just in California, but Oregon and Washington state too. My son is walking the Pacific Crest Trail (started mid March as is now on the Oregon/Washington border, 2,150 odd miles done, about 500 to go) so I'm keeping a sharp eye on all the wildfires. Frightening stuff - large areas are tinder dry following heatwaves in the last month or so, then thunderstorms have set of fires all over the place. Plus the usual additions of carelessness and arson. And they can spread really fast with the wind. They do have them every year, of course, but this year seems to be a bad one (as was 2023). Jasper in Canada has been devastated too.
Thanks, how do you get that?S/Lt_Phillips wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:14 pmThere's an wildfire layer for Google maps if you're interested (and an air quality index layer too).
Near the top-right corner (on android, dunno about iphone) there's a button with a diamond shape and a chevron line under it. Press that to chose various layers (traffic etc), you might have to select 'more' to see the wildfires and AQI.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:11 pmThanks, how do you get that?S/Lt_Phillips wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:14 pmThere's an wildfire layer for Google maps if you're interested (and an air quality index layer too).
That's really useful, cheers. On my way to Utah at the moment but it seems to be clear for the time being.S/Lt_Phillips wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:47 pmNear the top-right corner (on android, dunno about iphone) there's a button with a diamond shape and a chevron line under it. Press that to chose various layers (traffic etc), you might have to select 'more' to see the wildfires and AQI.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 02, 2024 3:11 pmThanks, how do you get that?S/Lt_Phillips wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 5:14 pmThere's an wildfire layer for Google maps if you're interested (and an air quality index layer too).
https://app.watchduty.org/ is good too, in an alarming kind of way
Areas in Norfolk have suffered this for years, although more to do with natural geology rather than changing climate.Tichtheid wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:37 am This is climate changeā: Scottish beach eroding by 7 metres a year
Centuries-old Montrose golf links falling into the sea and town at risk of flooding as coastal erosion accelerates
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... ate-change
Dunwich is a fascinating example:inactionman wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:04 amAreas in Norfolk have suffered this for years, although more to do with natural geology rather than changing climate.Tichtheid wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:37 am This is climate changeā: Scottish beach eroding by 7 metres a year
Centuries-old Montrose golf links falling into the sea and town at risk of flooding as coastal erosion accelerates
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... ate-change
There are things that can and have been done for some of Norfolk's problem areas, not sure how they'd scale.
Of course, it shouldn't be needed, but here we are.
Six hundred miles, 20 years lifespans and a nine minute charge. That knocks out 3 of the major complaints about Ev.
On another note Kelly blue book researchers predict Ev charging stations will outnumber gasoline stations by 2032.
Samsung debuts EV battery with 600-mile charge in 9 minutes, 20-year lifespan
Samsung has pulled the wraps off a game-changing innovation in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology. Introducing their cutting-edge solid-state batteries, the tech giant has unleashed a power source that promises to rewrite the rules of EV performance and practicality
These solid-state batteries hold the promise of revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry, as they are expected to be smaller, lighter, and safer than the lithium-ion batteries currently used in most EVs. They have the potential to power electric vehicles with a 600-mile range, charge in just 9 minutes, and have a lifespan of 20 years.
Samsungās oxide solid-state battery technology boasts an impressive energy density of 500 Wh/kg, nearly double the 270 Wh/kg density of mainstream EV batteries. This increased density could potentially double the driving range of current electric vehicles.
However, due to their high production costs, these batteriesā initial application will be limited to the āsuper premiumā EV segment, which typically offers a driving range of around 600 miles per charge. In addition, Samsung will be introducing high-nickel NCS products for the premium segment.
Alongside its work on solid-state batteries, Samsung is also developing more affordable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and cobalt-free batteries, as well as a dry electrode production method to reduce costs. āWe will not only match the price in the popular and entry-level segments, but also mass produce products that can be rapidly charged in 9 minutes by 2026,ā highlighted Samsung SDI.
While Samsungās solid-state battery progress is significant, the company must navigate a competitive landscape dominated by Chinese manufacturers. Limited availability of high-speed charging infrastructure remains a notable challenge, as some Chinese battery makers already offer 5C or 6C charging speeds, equivalent to 480kW and even 600kW charging stations.
However, the visible approach of all battery makers to offer longer lifespans of batteries, often referred to as āmillion-mileā batteries, is a notable trend. Samsungās vision to āextend the battery life to 20 yearsā aligns with this broader market trend.
There's at least one with commercial release: https://yoshinopower.com/products/b330- ... er-stationGuy Smiley wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:12 pm Got a link to that article, Enz? Most battery makers have been working on solid state technology with none close to commercial release yet.
Raggs wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:33 pmThere's at least one with commercial release: https://yoshinopower.com/products/b330- ... er-stationGuy Smiley wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 8:12 pm Got a link to that article, Enz? Most battery makers have been working on solid state technology with none close to commercial release yet.
Not sure if you can buy in the UK or just the US for now.
600 mile range is basically at the point where you need to stop and have a proper rest anyway, more than 9 minutes charging time anyway.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:02 pm I know there are use cases where you need a big range but mostly range is overblown as an issue
Range is vital if you canāt charge it when you want to (you of course know this). Until the charging network gets better, range anxiety will exist.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:02 pm I know there are use cases where you need a big range but mostly range is overblown as an issue
Could you clarify why 600 miles is required? The way you have phrased it is as if you are doing 600 miles without stopping, which at the average UK road speed of 50 mph would be 12 hours.Raggs wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:08 pm600 mile range is basically at the point where you need to stop and have a proper rest anyway, more than 9 minutes charging time anyway.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:02 pm I know there are use cases where you need a big range but mostly range is overblown as an issue
I'm trying to say that I can't see why anyone would need any more. Even that is excessive. 600 is the amount given in the article.Hal Jordan wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:15 pmCould you clarify why 600 miles is required? The way you have phrased it is as if you are doing 600 miles without stopping, which at the average UK road speed of 50 mph would be 12 hours.Raggs wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:08 pm600 mile range is basically at the point where you need to stop and have a proper rest anyway, more than 9 minutes charging time anyway.epwc wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 9:02 pm I know there are use cases where you need a big range but mostly range is overblown as an issue
Coca cola are the biggest Plastic Waste producer in the world.weegie01 wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:04 pm Talking about window dressing, the Olympics were full of it.
At the venues we were at you had to buy a refundable plastic cup for soft drinks. So when you bought a soft drink, they took a plastic bottle out of the fridge and filled the cup from it. Even if the cup was returned there was no net benefit as at least one extra plastic item was created.
It also massively slowed the queues as individual fizzy drinks were poured.
I did wonder as the plastic cups would have made sense if the drinks were on draft.laurent wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:32 amCoca cola are the biggest Plastic Waste producer in the world.weegie01 wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:04 pm Talking about window dressing, the Olympics were full of it.
At the venues we were at you had to buy a refundable plastic cup for soft drinks. So when you bought a soft drink, they took a plastic bottle out of the fridge and filled the cup from it. Even if the cup was returned there was no net benefit as at least one extra plastic item was created.
It also massively slowed the queues as individual fizzy drinks were poured.
PS they were supposed to have dispensers...
They should have been and that would have been better.weegie01 wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:01 amI did wonder as the plastic cups would have made sense if the drinks were on draft.laurent wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2024 7:32 amCoca cola are the biggest Plastic Waste producer in the world.weegie01 wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 12:04 pm Talking about window dressing, the Olympics were full of it.
At the venues we were at you had to buy a refundable plastic cup for soft drinks. So when you bought a soft drink, they took a plastic bottle out of the fridge and filled the cup from it. Even if the cup was returned there was no net benefit as at least one extra plastic item was created.
It also massively slowed the queues as individual fizzy drinks were poured.
PS they were supposed to have dispensers...
French water is too filthy to make cola with.weegie01 wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2024 10:01 am
I did wonder as the plastic cups would have made sense if the drinks were on draft.
