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| Mike A:
You guys are just going to run around in circles. That is why we don't do politics and religion here. You could do 2000 posts here and you will not have made any progress at all. |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: fallacy on September 07, 2022, 04:32:05 am ---Been watching some of this guys' videos on bikes. He is one of those guys you just want to listen to his rambling closely because it is chalk full of useful information. --- End quote --- It might just be confirmation bias talking, but the guy seems on point. I flirted with the idea of getting a cargo bike, because who doesn't like the option of carrying extra stuff. The issue with them is that you are always carrying extra stuff, even when it's empty. Reduced curb appeal and dexterity also factored into my decision against one. They have their place, but for most it would probably be good as a second vehicle. One for the everyday commute, and one for hauling stuff. I've found that this covers most of my cargo needs :) If that's not enough, a good lightweight bike trailer is an option. A major benefit of bikes with cargo capacity is the ability to hack in an absolutely massive battery, and still have room for your stuff. This greatly enhances their appeal to the practical minded. While on the subject of batteries, I'll say that this is a major requirement for extreme care. If you have it as an option, always charge them outside and if possible, in a fire-proof vessel. Outside of accidental impact, charging is the most dangerous time to be around them. If I lived in an urban setting, I would run an extension cord out the window and charge it on the fire escape. Could still be a problem for anyone below it if it went thermal, but the chance for containment will be better than if it's on your nightstand. Oh, and a good fire extinguisher which can douse a lithium fire is another good accessory item. I'll say something else about cargo e-bikes which many will not like. They aren't really that practical. It's hard to match the practicality of a small, gas-powered scooter. I know it uses evil petroleum, but it literally sips the stuff. If you want to see to what effect they can haul things, just do an image search on Google for "overloaded scooter". If nothing more it's good for a chuckle. --- Quote from: Zebidee on September 07, 2022, 11:41:40 am ---Now, if you take 5 minutes to follow the article I linked earlier, you can see how we are pumping CO2 into the atmosphere like never before. It didn't come from nowhere, sun spots, ocean cycles or even volcanos. It is there because we put it there, and the climate models are correctly predicting the temperature rises that we are experiencing already. --- End quote --- CO2=Life. Extinguish life=Problem solved. So, which people will you offer up to be the first on the sacrificial altar? You might think that is an extreme question, but that is precisely what it currently boils down to. We are so dependent on the energy provided by petroleum, the lack of it means death to many. Germany is terrified right now, because "Winter is coming". They aren't the only ones. |
| dmckean:
--- Quote from: Zebidee on September 07, 2022, 09:55:06 am ---Indulging you here --- End quote --- Don't bother, you can't argue with mental illness. We're dealing with delusion in the clinical sense here. |
| RandyT:
--- Quote from: dmckean on September 07, 2022, 02:07:50 pm ---Don't bother, you can't argue with mental illness. --- End quote --- We know, but we won't give up on you. |
| pbj:
--- Quote from: Dawgz Rule on September 07, 2022, 07:06:44 am --- --- Quote from: pbj on September 06, 2022, 09:43:17 pm --- --- Quote from: Dawgz Rule on September 06, 2022, 07:46:58 pm ---This is coming from somebody whose organizations sole business is managing research grants for a university system. --- End quote --- So you’re a programmer for Cayuse or a Cayuse knock off? And this gives you expertise on peer reviewed research funding? Cmon, bro. --- End quote --- No, I work for a Research Foundation for the largest university system in the country. In particular, I am responsible for all of the business systems that manage $1.4 billion in grants. I am very familiar with both the pre-award and post award grants management processes and funding. I deal directly with grants and grants administration all day long. And yes, there are plenty of research grants associated with climate change. Try again. --- End quote --- You hiring? ;D |
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