Tag Archives: renewable energy

Filling In The Gaps

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Robert Pogson

I’m still impatiently waiting to receive my Solo EV two years after making a deposit and progress is there but too slow… On the other hand, PlugShare now shows two new charging stations scheduled to come on line on the … Continue reading →

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Truth and Consequences

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“when the news came in late February that the White House was putting together a panel to see if climate change is really a threat, even though the Defense Department has already said it is, and that this panel would … Continue reading →

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4 White Solos Arrive From China

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Robert Pogson

Four white Solos arrive somewhere via 40 foot container from China. Jack’s Towing in Vancouver is hauling them away from the container. It’s neat how two can be placed on a “tilt-truck” and four in a sea-container. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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Electra Meccanica Begins Production

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“The Company expects to produce approximately 50 SOLO EVs in the quarter ended March 31, 2019 as it ramps production considerably over the course of 2019 to deliver a total of 5,000 vehicles by year end.”   See Electra Meccanica … Continue reading →

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Manitoba Government Sells Out Pineland Forest Nursery

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“The Manitoba government has concluded a deal to revitalize and bring new economic opportunities to Pineland Forest Nursery and the surrounding region, with the successful bidder being a company that plans to grow and develop hemp, Growth, Enterprise and Trade … Continue reading →

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Gas-Guzzlers And Diesels: Nowhere To Go But Down

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Robert Pogson

“Since the three largest auto markets are already seeing falling combustion vehicle sales, is there any hope left for the internal combustion engine?   No. It’s firmly headed for the dustbin of history, and it is going to happen quickly. … Continue reading →

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Lies, Damned Lies And More Lies

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Robert Pogson

I finished watching the primetime shows on CNN and took a bedtime snack. While chewing, I switched to “that other channel”, you know, the one beloved by Trumpists. There was Tucker Carlson raving about how USA should not try to … Continue reading →

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Schultz

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Robert Pogson

That’s Howard Schultz, the Starbucks coffee guy.  He participated in a “Town Hall” session on CNN last night. He’s half-baked. He’s like Trump, hiding massive details behind a single number or “fact”. He couldn’t answer simple questions like why he … Continue reading →

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Electra Meccanica Provides Details On Production Of The SOLO EV

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“In 2018, Electra Meccanica produced over 40 manually-built vehicles at their first manufacturing facility in Vancouver, BC and delivered them to customers throughout the United States and Canada. These vehicles were delivered to paying customers and potential customers in efforts … Continue reading →

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2019 SOLO Is Being Produced En Masse

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Check out 2019 SOLO – Factory to see the assembly line of the SOLO. The latest EMV update suggests EMV will be able to deliver thousands of Solos in 2019. Amen! My observations: They really have a great capacity to … Continue reading →

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Trumpism Becoming Irrelevant On The Global Stage

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Once again, the Trump administration is pandering to corporate polluters at the expense of those suffering the worst impacts of climate change. From boasting about fossil fuel production to refusing endorsement of the staggering UN IPCC report on the climate … Continue reading →

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Cranking Out Solos

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Robert Pogson

Apparently, Electra Meccanica Vehicles has finally understood they have to deliver the goods. They’ve put up a web-page of delivered Solos. They show 39 delivered, some with the USA-configuration with the “third eye”. I guess those are made in Vancouver … Continue reading →

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