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My observations and opinions about IT are based on 40 years of use in science and technology and lately, in education. I like IT that is fast, cost-effective and reliable. My first use of GNU/Linux in 2001 was so remarkably better than what I had been using, I feel it is important work to share GNU/Linux with the world. Now that I'm retired I still use GNU/Linux on every computer in my home except the smartphones which run Android/Linux.Lately, I've been giving lots of thought to the world I inherited and which I will leave to my descendants. I'm planting grass, trees, flowers and vegetables in my large lot and I've ordered a Solo EV. I plan to charge my Solo by means of a tracking solar array. Life is good if you have a purpose. I do.
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Tag Archives: renewable energy
Solo EV Update…
Well, they wouldn’t sell me one and now they’ve published a manual. So, I will never buy one. Key takeaways: “The vehicle will not operate at ambient temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).” Give me a break. This is Canada. We go … Continue reading
Springing Forth
Spring is in the air. I’ve changed to summer tires. I’ve pruned and propagated many trees and shrubs. I’m booked for immunization against COVID-19. I’ve cancelled my order for my RED Solo EV and bought some peanut butter and other … Continue reading
Posted in food, horticulture, technology
Tagged garden, horticulture, renewable energy, Solo EV
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Biden’s ToDo List
I am disappointed by the apparent state of the upcoming US Senate but Biden/Harris seem to have won the White House. They are going to need a serious To Do list: Choose new Attorney General who will prosecute Trump Inc … Continue reading
Posted in politics
Tagged government, politics, renewable energy, Trumpism
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What a Difference Six Years Makes
OK, my header for this blog is complete. On the right is the seedling growing from a plum donated by an in-law. In the centre is the plum a few years old. On the left was the plum last spring. … Continue reading
Posted in food, horticulture
Tagged garden, gardening, horticulture, renewable energy
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Nissan Leaf May Be Long In The Tooth But Nissan Is Still Sharp
“A decade after the introduction of its Leaf compact EV, Nissan tonight officially unveiled the Ariya electric SUV. The Ariya promises to shake up the EV market with an attractive all-electric crossover providing up to 300 miles on a charge … Continue reading
Posted in family, technology
Tagged renewable energy, Solo EV
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To The Future
I’m hoping for a better future:“Over the past decade, battery costs have seen a dramatic drop — from over $1,000 per kilowatt-hour in 2010 to around $156 per kWh in 2019, according to BloombergNEF. That’s getting very close to the … Continue reading
Suing Oil
“For decades, these oil and gas companies spent millions to mislead consumers and discredit climate science in pursuit of profits. The defendants violated the District’s consumer protection law by concealing the fact that using fossil fuels threatens the health of … Continue reading
Posted in politics, technology
Tagged government, politics, renewable energy, Solo EV
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New EV
I was excited to receive information in my in-box about the KIA Soul EV. It looked like a fine alternative to waiting for my Solo EV. I “built” my model. The only real colour was “Space Green”. A pukey light … Continue reading
High Noon For Democrats
Today will be a day that might live in infamy in Democratic politics. Rats leaving their sinking ships have clambered aboard the SS Biden, hoping to defeat Universal Medical Care… Sigh. Why has a country known for innovation refused to … Continue reading
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Tagged government, politics, renewable energy
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Wind & Solar Power Defeat Trump
“Trump does not like wind and solar power, but the market absolutely loves wind and solar power. The EIA predicts wind, solar, hydro, and energy storage will be 78% of new electrical generation capacity in 2020. We will see 5.57 … Continue reading
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Tagged government, politics, renewable energy, Trumpism
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Solo Gen III
“In early 2019, we took delivery of 50 pilot production vehicles from our strategic manufacturing partner in China, Zongshen Industrial Group, and deployed these for on road validation testing throughout the United States and Canada. The “real world” tests resulted … Continue reading
Myths About EVs
Chuckle. While those in the know have long since overcome their fears of EVs, many still cling to these: “Hyundai UK commissioned a study about people’s attitudes toward electric car. The biggest reason people don’t buy electric cars is still … Continue reading
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Tagged migration, renewable energy, Solo EV, up
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