In this video we explain the how the global computer chip shortage will cost the auto industry $61 billion in lost sales just in 2021 and how the shortage will likely extend well into 2022. So how did Tesla avoid the chip shortage. It is affecting everyone from Mercedes, to Read more…
To be sure, Bitcoin and blockchain technologies are here to stay… at least for a while. There is much good with Bitcoin but there are also some serious issues. If you are thinking about Bitcoin or Ethereum or other blockchain technologies as a currency or store of value, you need Read more…
We have videos for: Tesla Model 3 SR+ In Heavy Snow Tesla Model 3 SR+ Extreme Cold Weather Driving Range Tesla Model 3 SR+ Real World Driving In Cold Weather Tesla Model 3 SR+ Charging on 110V In Cold Weather and today a late March snow and ice storm in Read more…
The electric power grid can fail and if you have thought ahead to get cheap reliable solar power and storage at your house, you can not only keep your family safe but you can help the grid. Homes with solar panels not only lessen the load on the grid, but Read more…
As many of you have been following this channel already know, my Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus gets about: 2/3 of its battery range rating in ideal conditions 5/8 of stated battery range in cool weather 3/8 of its stated battery range in extreme cold weather Video version of Read more…
This is the second of our two part series on the good and bad of electric vehicles. The first article Whats Wrong With Electric Vehicles? 12 Myths & 2 Truths is available as a video HERE and this article will explore the many hidden advantages of electric vehicles. Of course Read more…
As we explained in the fall of 2020 which was a follow up to our spring of 2020 article the oil industry, in spite of drastically lower wind and solar prices, has continued to exist. In fact the massive downturn in the oil industry in 2015 combined with Russia and Read more…
Tesla Model 3 SR+ is rated at 250 miles (402K’s) but in ideal conditions gets no more than 155 miles (250 kilometers) of driving range. In this test we show that at freezing (0 Celsius – 32 Fahrenheit) the Model 3 Standard Range Plus range is about 240 kilometers (150 Read more…
This is part one of a two part series on the costs and benefits of electric vehicles. If you want the flip side of this article, read our The Hidden Advantages of Electric Vehicles article. Here we explore 14 reasons many people say they will not buy an electric vehicle. Read more…
When you think about who is most influential in the EV industry, Elon Musk likely comes to mind but not many other people. We looked a dozens of engineers, CEO’s and even a few politicians when coming up with our list of the top ten most important people in EV’s Read more…
The Future of Man Made Meet is Now! Exactly three years ago to the day (January 4 2018) we published a very popular article titled VEGANS UNITE! Man Made Chicken is Going Mass-Market Soon. Soon is now today, 2021. This is the short story of how man made chicken is Read more…
Well, what can we say about Elon Musk that you don’t already know. South African born serial entrepreneur that made his first hundred million with PayPal ($165 million to be exact). Here is our two minute biography brief bio of Elon Musk: There are a few things: Musk only owns Read more…
I know, I know, roll your eyes when you hear about EV development at the big 3, but like it or not, the current sales volumes of EV’s amount to little more than a hugely successful science project. This will change when the GM’s, Mercedes and Toyota’s of the world Read more…
After achieving a mechanical engineering degree in 1979, Mr. Shin worked for about 30 years all over the globe with 3M before becoming CEO of LG Chem in 2018. He came with an aggressive 10 year plan to grow it from the largest chemical company in Korea to the the Read more…