Gavin’s California Climate Change Car Solution
California Governor Gavin Newsom
Solar Powered Climate Change Solution Vehicle
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared war on energy production in his fight against Global Climate Change. It appears to be his belief that California can affect the natural progression of worldwide cooling and warming all by itself. Never mind that the two most populous nations on earth, China & India, have only made vague promises to get on the climate change bandwagon at some time in the future while paying lip service to it now.
Back to the Governor. He wants no new hydro-electric dams, no nuclear power, no natural gas production for power generating plants. What he demands is dependence on Solar and Wind power. The problem is that they are not reliable or sufficient to meet California’s energy demands. At least not for another 10 – 20 years minimum.
This does not stop our intrepid Governor so he continues to “demand” conversion to electric automobiles, trucks, buses etc.
This conversion presents a challenge. On really hot days California’s electric grid struggles to keep from having rolling “blackouts” because of the ever increasing demand for air conditioning leading the State to make Public Service Announcements instructing we citizens to curtail use of electrical appliances between 4 pm and 9 pm daily, the hottest part of the day, to “minimize the need for those rolling “blackouts”. They also offer you a “money saving” household thermostat that lets them control the use of your air conditioning. How helpful.
I have a question and solution for our “Progressive” Governor.
Question: “Governor Newsom, if your dreams come true and maybe 5 or 10 million California citizens convert to all electric vehicles, Tesla, Volt etc.. What is your plan when all of these climate change conscious folks get off work and go home and plug their electric vehicle in for a recharge? How is that going to work on an already overloaded electric grid in July and August with the thermometer reading 105 degrees throughout California?
Now for the solution to the Governor’s problem. Actually not a new solution. I wrote about this little beauty (pictured above) back in 2019 (and again in 2020) under the original title: Survival in an Idiocracy. It described a “Turn Texas Green” cross country race. It occurs to me that this is the perfect “off the grid” transportation solution to the Governor’s “problem”.
Why not put half of California’s drivers in one of these “mighty might power savers” for commuting to/from work instead of a Tesla or Volt? Does not need to be plugged in. Has its own solar panel. Speeding tickets won’t be a problem with a top speed on a fully charged battery of less than 10 miles an hour. A little cramped for dating or family outings but, so what, you are saving the planet. Get a good warm jacket for winter driving.
Another option would be for the citizenry to hop on California’s High Speed Rail System. Oooops. Sorry. I forgot. That’s our “Woke” Governor’s other fantasy.
I like to help out our governor whenever possible with non-polluting, climate saving solutions and this one offers an alternative built in pedaling system for non-sunny days (slight additional charge). I feel better already.
Bob Bandy – July 2022
You’ve made some good points there. I looked on the web to learn more about the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this site.
1Bob,
I can’t help it.
WOKE alternative to Tesla, Volt, BYD, electric automobiles. Already popular in China, without the electric part. Gallons per mile, a thing of the dark ages. Milage is virtually unlimited and with a portable solar panel, similar to the one you’ll need at home to recharge this baby, you wouldn’t necessarily have to peddle that much. (Did you miss out on the residential solar system rebate Newson funded? The answer to one of your concerns Bob. With all home producing electricity for the grid utility companies won’t have to generate more power the will just store what their customers produce. Imagine the money to be made making and selling batteries. Where’s your money invested?)
At the advertised price it’s possible to buy one for everyone in the family for less than the down payment for Musk’s alternative, even if you add in rain gear, gloves and sun-screen for everyone.
A tandem model as well as more color choices will be available soon. Cheaper models, some slower and or with less range and duration when powered by the battery, are available. What to do with the old batteries? Newson and the enlightened woke crowd are working on the issue; probably the same thing their going to do with the old batteries from electric cars.
Think about it.
Your Friend, Sam.
1 ANCHEER Electric Bike
There is suppose to be a picture of man electric bicyle here
but I couldn’t figure how to copy and paste in, sorry.
At well under $1000, it’s easy to see why this affordable option is a customer favorite. It has 21 speed capabilities, an LED headlamp, a removable battery that can last for up to 30 miles, and a 250-watt motor that’s ideal for shorter (and smoother) distances. The bike has three different cycling modes to pick from—regular, pedal-assist, and electric throttle—though the retailer recommends combining two for the best results.
2Sam, You seem to have missed the point that this was a humor article. Pithy and brief Sam. Pithy and brief. Bob
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