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Is that US or worldwide?

Sounds like Miller to me.

Undocumented immigrants are a crisis. But a warming climate that will drive even more people to move is actually a good 'cause plants need more CO2.

Defeating those who are hated is more important than helping those who are liked.

In what is at least a small setback Hertz is reducing the EV portion of its rental fleet citing lower than anticipated demand and higher repair costs particularly for collision damage than their ICE vehicles. They are putting 20,000 Tesla model 3s up for sale to focus more on ICEs. https://www.motor1.com/news/704244/hertz-reducing-ev-fleet-selling-model3-cheap/ Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas in a note said the car rental firm's move was a warning across the EV space and it was another sign that EV expectations need to be "reset downward across the market." "While consumers enjoy the driving experience and fuel savings (per mile) of an EV, there are other 'hidden' costs to EV ownership," Jonas added. https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/hertz-dumping-electric-1.7080774

Today Trump sat in a federal appeals courtroom while his lawyers made an argument that it would not be a crime for a POTUS to order the assassination of his political opponents. Does anyone else see this as surreal?

As a drop out from grade 9 I like to think there is a difference between education and intelligence.

We all know that mama always said “stupid is as stupid does”. It’s the behaviour that matters, we can work to change behaviour.

Just what is it that you think "synthetic lubricants" are made out of?

Couldn’t they just move to Florida where they would fit right in?

The Russian Orthodox Church is basically an arm of the Kremlin. Just as the Church of England used to be an arm of the King.

Reduce, reuse, recycle. As it should be.

Horton's is even bigger in Ontario. I don't do Timmy"s. I'm still wondering where you grew up, if you consider yourself to have done so. Winnipeg boasts several members of the Weber clan. One was a neighbour of mine.

It cracks me up when people say that at one time Winnipeg billed itself at "the Chicago of the north". I'm still wondering where you grew up, if you consider yourself to have done so. Winnipeg boasts several members of the Weber clan. One was a neighbour of mine.

Other truckers from elsewhere in Canada often refer to us as flatlanders.

To move off on a related but tangential direction, I am leaving tomorrow morning on a trip to the Cincinnati area. Hauling 44,500 lbs of oats my total gross will be about 78,000. Including 200 gallons of fuel (1800) lbs. I will get about 7 to 7.5 MPG for about 160 gallons consumed in 1180 miles. I will stop once to fuel and it will take me 20 minutes or so. The truck is speed limited at 62 MPH and it will take me two full days of legal driving time (11hrs per day). I can't imagine doing this in an EV truck until the technology advances to the point of fully driverless.

Ok, you now have my permission to refer to Manitoba as a mid western province. But I won't.

No kidding it's not pretty. 22 charges for less than 2200 miles? That's every 100 miles. I guess it's what you need to do to keep the stops short. BTW, I've done the drive quite a few times. It's never pretty.

Yes, by common Canadian terminology anything west of Ontario, and even some far western parts of Ontario (in the central time zone) is generally referred to as "the west". Geographically Manitoba is mostly west of the Canadian shield and is part of the great plains. Just as immediately to our south ND and then SD are not "mid-western states", but western states. But I'm sure you know all that and probably the historical reasons as well. You are just one of those west coasters who like to think that Manitoba is not sufficiently western in culture. Usually it's Albertans who cop this attitude. I've been hearing it all my life. Whether you agree or not Manitoba is in western Canada.

So that would be 10 hours of driving time and I would guess about 650 miles for the day? That would be an acceptable but not great day for a single driver not in a hurry. When I do road trips it is with a different goal. We switch drivers and get at least 16 hours in. Our hotel stay is generally 8 hours. Got to get to the DZ ASAP and it's 1900 miles. I'm starting to realize that most people are not talking about this kind of road trip and that charging will not be as much of a problem as it would be for me.

And I hardly ever do long car trips. Yes, I bring a North American and a particularly western Canadian perspective to the question. I am pro-EV, not anti. I just think that the way to promote them is to focus on all their strengths because denying their weaknesses leaves one open to attack. Deniers of all kinds have an agenda and are not believable. People want convenience and EVs deliver that if you have a home charger. They are inconvenient on a long road trip. Which is why I would like rent an ICE for one if faced with a long EV trip on a holiday. It is a practical solution to a short term problem. As a side note many of the people I know do rent vehicles for such trips already. Usually because they want to avoid putting so much mileage on their own cars. Renting with unlimited mileage can be a great deal at times.

Where did you grow up? I’ve always had a decent life here. Summers are great. In the winter I go trucking to get away for pay. I’m semi-retired and the driver shortage means I can work when I feel like it. I’m leaving for Cincinnati Thursday.

The other option is to drive to Grand forks ND and fly Allegiant to Mesa. I did that once. Maybe you can see why I prefer to just drive.

Common sense would say no. Fill and bathroom break with gasoline is about 15 minutes. Range is usually higher and fuel is easily available. Maybe someday it will be closer, but it will never be equal. Relying on false promises is not the best way to promote EVs. They are weak on long trips and on heavy loads. They are great for running around town. There is still a long way to go to get rid of that smelly exhaust.

More anecdotal research, (google search for ev road trip) finds many first hand accounts of people's experiences. They basically all say the same thing. It can be done but it requires careful planning and it is a trying experience. And unless it is just a top up the 20 minute charge is a fantasy. The reality is broken chargers and waiting your turn. People being people they will often take up the space for longer than needed while they shop or have a meal. Very convenient if you get there first but not so much for those waiting.