Did a google search on Gaia because I had no idea. Hope this helps others: Gaia is a beautiful name of Greek origin that means "the earth.” In Greek mythology, Gaia, known as the mother goddess, was the personification of the Earth.
EVs, of course, are not optimized and have a lot of issues. But then, the same is true ICEs. Overall, however, all issues taken into consideration, in most cases (notice I didn’t say all), EVs appear to have the environmental edge. As the technology improves (eg., sodium-ion or aluminum-ion batteries), the price point will come down and the practicability will go up. Of course, other technologies may come along to make EVs outdated. But internal combustion engines are not likely to do so.
Before the automobile, in the oil fields of the U.S., refineries prepared crude oil for various uses, industrial, heating, naptha for the new ‘dry cleaning’, kerosene for lighting. The light end of the refining process, like gasoline, were just poured off into the ground as waste. In the late 1800s the automobile came to be, there were no gas stations. You went to a local store and bought kerosene and mixed it in your barn or garage to run in your car. Automobiles powered by electricity outnumbered those by internal combustion. When it was found that gasoline would work well in the internal combustion motor a new industry was made. As demand increased service stations came and it all grew to where we are today. The same will come with the EV. As demand comes more charging stations will follow, better, more and more efficient and quicker. Some enterprising person or business will improve the batteries to be longer lasting and smaller and lighter. As with all the innovation that has come before, demand will bring advancement. Follow the money.
Gaia can, and will, just figuratively shake us off her back if the mood strikes. She will be around long after the human race the currently inhabits her. That is, until such time the sun decides to consume what’s closest in its path of expansion.
I’m 58 years old…political or not, I’ll be dead before I ever get an ev. It’s not worth it now, I can’t afford it. I have a 2005 minivan, and if I get to the point that I need another vehicle, I’ll find something that runs around $1k. The young people of today, maybe in 30 years will be able to get them cheaper.
ddjg 2 months ago
Reality is hard to take, ain’t it?
Egrayjames 2 months ago
Did a google search on Gaia because I had no idea. Hope this helps others: Gaia is a beautiful name of Greek origin that means "the earth.” In Greek mythology, Gaia, known as the mother goddess, was the personification of the Earth.
uniquename 2 months ago
There are lots of good reasons to buy or not to buy an EV. Making it political is stupid.
cdward 2 months ago
EVs, of course, are not optimized and have a lot of issues. But then, the same is true ICEs. Overall, however, all issues taken into consideration, in most cases (notice I didn’t say all), EVs appear to have the environmental edge. As the technology improves (eg., sodium-ion or aluminum-ion batteries), the price point will come down and the practicability will go up. Of course, other technologies may come along to make EVs outdated. But internal combustion engines are not likely to do so.
WoT_Hog Premium Member 2 months ago
I shall await the nuclear fusion engine, thank you. C’mon Gaia, reveal its mysteries already!
HoraceLaBadie,Jr 2 months ago
“It’s not nice to foul Mother Earth.” (With apologies to Chiffon margarine.)
ncorgbl 2 months ago
Before the automobile, in the oil fields of the U.S., refineries prepared crude oil for various uses, industrial, heating, naptha for the new ‘dry cleaning’, kerosene for lighting. The light end of the refining process, like gasoline, were just poured off into the ground as waste. In the late 1800s the automobile came to be, there were no gas stations. You went to a local store and bought kerosene and mixed it in your barn or garage to run in your car. Automobiles powered by electricity outnumbered those by internal combustion. When it was found that gasoline would work well in the internal combustion motor a new industry was made. As demand increased service stations came and it all grew to where we are today. The same will come with the EV. As demand comes more charging stations will follow, better, more and more efficient and quicker. Some enterprising person or business will improve the batteries to be longer lasting and smaller and lighter. As with all the innovation that has come before, demand will bring advancement. Follow the money.
Ishka Bibel 2 months ago
We had our last chance in the 70’s. We are now in crisis management mode.
dsatvoinde Premium Member 2 months ago
Gaia can, and will, just figuratively shake us off her back if the mood strikes. She will be around long after the human race the currently inhabits her. That is, until such time the sun decides to consume what’s closest in its path of expansion.
Stephen Gilberg 2 months ago
Come on, Cynthia; Barney may not be Christian, but he’s not pagan either.
ferddo 2 months ago
Dad hates competition – he wants to be the only one ordering people around.
Robert Miller Premium Member 2 months ago
I’m 58 years old…political or not, I’ll be dead before I ever get an ev. It’s not worth it now, I can’t afford it. I have a 2005 minivan, and if I get to the point that I need another vehicle, I’ll find something that runs around $1k. The young people of today, maybe in 30 years will be able to get them cheaper.