Tesla Now the Most Valuable Car Company in the USA

Post by **Richard S.** » Mon. Jul. 12, 2021 10:16 pm

BigBarney wrote: ↑
Mon. Jul. 12, 2021 5:33 pm
Boy are we off topic , but here goes....Richard: maybe we need an energy forum ?

Or perhaps posters should not start six gazillion new topics about essentially the same thing.

That said I'm only concerned about topics going off topic a little in the forums for coal as that is the focus of this site.

BigBarney · Post by **BigBarney** » Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 2:34 pm

Even though coal is our main focus all forms of energy could be discussed in

a forum for energy. It is up to the moderator to end a thread when it goes astray.

In the general interest topic we need an energy thread to be able to post what is

currently happening and open a forum. This would be better than all those posts

in car,trucks etc. that are way on the fringe of the title.

I will never complain as this is provided at your pleasure and I will always appreciate

the opportunity to state facts and not only opinion which has no basis.

BigBarney

Post by **franco b** » Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 3:30 pm

We already have a thread on alternative energy.

Wood, Pellets, Gas, Oil, Geothermal & Other Heating Types

KLook · Post by **KLook** » Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 4:51 pm

And who's facts are you promoting? You seem quite full of yourself and your grand illusions about energy. Tell me all about it when it comes to fruition. Until then stop making it harder for me to get conventional forms of energy and stop spending tax dollars for your visions. At least Branson is spending his own money. Unlike Elon spending our money....or Solyndra and on and on.

kevin

mntbugy · Post by **mntbugy** » Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 5:37 pm

Flooded mine shafts for geothermal heat.
https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/politics/coun ... es-3305066

Post by **Richard S.** » Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 7:18 pm

BigBarney wrote: ↑
Tue. Jul. 13, 2021 2:34 pm
Even though coal is our main focus all forms of energy could be discussed in

a forum for energy.

Been there, done that. This forum has gone through many many phases over the nearly 20 years it has been in existence and I'm quite happy with how it is configured now. If anything there is too many sections.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Wed. Jul. 14, 2021 4:22 pm

Another idiotic idea to solve the problems with owning an EV.

https://www.thedrive.com/tech/41529/ford-looking- ... owing-them

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Wed. Jul. 14, 2021 5:07 pm

They even patented the idea so it doesnt get stolen

Humans are a doomed species.

BigBarney · Post by **BigBarney** » Wed. Jul. 14, 2021 5:14 pm

Mntbugy:

Flooded mine shafts for geothermal heat.
https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/politics/coun ... es-3305066

I hadn't seen this article but now people in eastern PA with many flooded

mines could utilize this same idea. A large solar field could charge a section

of a mine with heat and be a new source of either energy or used for heating

or DHW for many years to come at a low price and using low cost technology.

BigBarney

Post by **Richard S.** » Wed. Jul. 14, 2021 7:40 pm

warminmn wrote: ↑
Wed. Jul. 14, 2021 5:07 pm
They even patented the idea so it doesnt get stolen Humans are a doomed species.

That is probably the reason they did patent it, in the hopes someone does steal it so they can sue. These big companies, in particular tech companies, file ridiculous amounts of broad patents each year. There is usually no intention of using the tech but it will present the opportunity for licensing and/or a lawsuit if someone else does. Keep in mind, some of the litigation in the Apple vs. Samsung lawsuit a few years back had to do with roundness of corners. Specifically on the device and icons on the screen.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Thu. Jul. 15, 2021 12:32 pm

https://electrek.co/2021/07/14/gm-chevy-bolt-ev-o ... ges-fires/

More fun and games.

KLook · Post by **KLook** » Thu. Jul. 15, 2021 6:06 pm

I can update that.....don't buy one.

Kevin

Pauliewog · Post by **Pauliewog** » Thu. Jul. 15, 2021 11:23 pm

An option is to park out on the street 200 feet away from anything combustible and charge it overnight with a 25KW Diesel Genset.

Problem solved.

Paulie

Post by **coaledsweat** » Fri. Jul. 16, 2021 3:18 pm

Back to the flat tow charging thing. Looks like Ford needs a little more time on the drawing board to pull that off.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/6-ford-mach-e-mustan ... -be-towed/

warminmn · Post by **warminmn** » Fri. Jul. 16, 2021 4:14 pm

If they would just bury them where they stop the problem would be solved quicker.