One of the Throbbers two dads was a teacher. The principal did all the hiring and HR work too. The only thing that came from the central admin were the paychecks.
The teachers essentially governed and disciplined themselves. More than a few incompetent teachers were run out of the profession by their peers. Those WW2 and Korean War vets didn’t fuck around. Let alone kids didn’t get away with shit.
Follow the SCIENCE. So Cali and states like Washington and Oregon who have tied there emission rules to the Cali standard are going to ban RV sales and registrations. No internal combustion engines allowed, just electric RVs which don't exist except for some small RV Camper Van prototypes which as seen below aren't functional. Since Oregon doesn't have a sales tax and a relatively low vehicle registration tax it is currently a mecca for RV sales. Kiss that good bye. Good thing leftards care so much about the working man in the US RV industry.
The Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.
Minutes after Winnebago introduced their electric concept camper van in 2022, I began hounding the company to let me take it for a spin. Thankfully, after unveiling their latest prototype, called the eRV2, earlier this year, they finally relented and agreed to let me borrow it for a five-day test drive in California.
How We Tested the Winnebago eRV2
The state has the most charging stations of any other in the country, so I chose to test the eRV2—which will likely be available to consumers early next year—north of the Bay Area, believing it would likely have the best ratio of chargers to gorgeous scenery. I wanted to test the range of the vehicle, the amenities, and the overall comfort to see if it was a practical vehicle for both weekend road trips and extended jaunts. Here’s what I found out.
Charge Anxiety Is Real
Let’s address the massive elephant in the room right off the bat. Built on Ford’s eTransit platform, the eRV2 that I drove had a claimed range of about 108 miles. That distance quickly shrinks if you speed, accelerate too quickly, or travel uphill for long distances. If you keep the cruise control to 55 MPH, you might be able to stretch it … a little. Because charging slows to a virtual crawl after you reach 80-85 percent, you’re left with an effective range of between 80 and 90 miles (at best) during the bulk of your driving day. Think about it like this: for every 90 minutes you drive, you need to spend around 45 minutes at a fast charger before you can get going again.
Plenty of people at work sign their emails with pronouns, some aggressive financial people who are working with my mom, and of course children who don't know any better think this stuff is normal because of SJWs and groomers in skools…
I'd love to get a communication from a financial advisor with its pronouns and a "stolen lands" acknowledgement. I'd be worried that my 401(k) was going to be looted for the cause.
So, the US is emitting about 2.5 times less CO2 than the chicoms and we are reducing CO2 emissions while the chicoms (cheating on the numbers) reports an increase in CO2 and the US and Euros are the problem according to the western green gaia religionists. Not one call for nukes in this report or increased US natural gas production and exporting to Asia to replace coal. SCIENCE.
The new Tesla model S ($80k the way I'd order it) goes 130mph and 0-60 in 3 seconds. Plaid model ($96K for same config) does 200 mph and 0-60 in under 2 seconds. The model S has a 400 mile battery whereas the Plaid is 350. You get an 80% charge in 15 minutes. I'm not tree hugger and absolutely love driving fast. When they offer a deal to trade in my 10 year old model S and I get free charging for life extended to the new S, I'm taking that deal. I could have last year but thought they might come out with an even larger battery. I think I've seen some competition claiming 600 miles now. It an absolute blast to drive. It does better on snow and ice that any car I've ever owned. I can drive to Tahoe (all uphill) and back on a single charge or charge at the resort of choice or any number of chargers there. This notion of going uphill takes more energy is defeated by going downhill when you actually gain miles due to regenerative braking. I drive everywhere on the freeways going between 75 and 80 mph and have only lost 23% of the original 300 mile battery. This is after driving almost 300,000 miles in 10 years. I'm on the original brakes and have had no major repairs other than the assholes who have rear ended me twice at 50-60 mph when I was at a full stop and being side swiped on the freeway. You would never know driving my car. Sorry, the model S Tesla is the best car I've ever owned and that includes BMW, Audi, Acura, Jeep, Infiniti and Honda.
I've no problem with the free market. But the average Joe isn't buying an $80k auto. To pretend otherwise and make Joe by an EV is just pretending you care (not you -but the green leftards). Pretending that you can buy a full size EV RV is just that. Pretending.
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One of the Throbbers two dads was a teacher. The principal did all the hiring and HR work too. The only thing that came from the central admin were the paychecks.
The teachers essentially governed and disciplined themselves. More than a few incompetent teachers were run out of the profession by their peers. Those WW2 and Korean War vets didn’t fuck around. Let alone kids didn’t get away with shit.
Thomas Sowell is a national treasure.
Says it all, doesn't it?
So brave.
Follow the SCIENCE. So Cali and states like Washington and Oregon who have tied there emission rules to the Cali standard are going to ban RV sales and registrations. No internal combustion engines allowed, just electric RVs which don't exist except for some small RV Camper Van prototypes which as seen below aren't functional. Since Oregon doesn't have a sales tax and a relatively low vehicle registration tax it is currently a mecca for RV sales. Kiss that good bye. Good thing leftards care so much about the working man in the US RV industry.
https://instapundit.com/
https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/cars-trucks/review-winnebago-erv2/
Testing Winnebago’s Electric RV PrototypeThe Winnebago eRV2 is a promising new camper van slated for launch in early 2024. We took it for a five-day test drive to find out how practical it was for weekend trips and longer jaunts.
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Minutes after Winnebago introduced their electric concept camper van in 2022, I began hounding the company to let me take it for a spin. Thankfully, after unveiling their latest prototype, called the eRV2, earlier this year, they finally relented and agreed to let me borrow it for a five-day test drive in California.
How We Tested the Winnebago eRV2
The state has the most charging stations of any other in the country, so I chose to test the eRV2—which will likely be available to consumers early next year—north of the Bay Area, believing it would likely have the best ratio of chargers to gorgeous scenery. I wanted to test the range of the vehicle, the amenities, and the overall comfort to see if it was a practical vehicle for both weekend road trips and extended jaunts. Here’s what I found out.
Charge Anxiety Is Real
Let’s address the massive elephant in the room right off the bat. Built on Ford’s eTransit platform, the eRV2 that I drove had a claimed range of about 108 miles. That distance quickly shrinks if you speed, accelerate too quickly, or travel uphill for long distances. If you keep the cruise control to 55 MPH, you might be able to stretch it … a little. Because charging slows to a virtual crawl after you reach 80-85 percent, you’re left with an effective range of between 80 and 90 miles (at best) during the bulk of your driving day. Think about it like this: for every 90 minutes you drive, you need to spend around 45 minutes at a fast charger before you can get going again.
Love this shit.
Sounds like Idaho is gonna pick up some business!
I still see plenty.
Plenty of people at work sign their emails with pronouns, some aggressive financial people who are working with my mom, and of course children who don't know any better think this stuff is normal because of SJWs and groomers in skools…
I'd love to get a communication from a financial advisor with its pronouns and a "stolen lands" acknowledgement. I'd be worried that my 401(k) was going to be looted for the cause.
Doubt it
99.81% of the time it's silly virtue signaling
So, the US is emitting about 2.5 times less CO2 than the chicoms and we are reducing CO2 emissions while the chicoms (cheating on the numbers) reports an increase in CO2 and the US and Euros are the problem according to the western green gaia religionists. Not one call for nukes in this report or increased US natural gas production and exporting to Asia to replace coal. SCIENCE.
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All those rv shops on the Washington side of the border will relocate
Don James and Poulsbo RV weep.
Pronouns, Meh. Another run-of-the-mill try-hard generational Shart.
No different than the prior generations overuse of "boomer" to insult people way stronger, smarter and more successful than them.
Party is over terrorists
The new Tesla model S ($80k the way I'd order it) goes 130mph and 0-60 in 3 seconds. Plaid model ($96K for same config) does 200 mph and 0-60 in under 2 seconds. The model S has a 400 mile battery whereas the Plaid is 350. You get an 80% charge in 15 minutes. I'm not tree hugger and absolutely love driving fast. When they offer a deal to trade in my 10 year old model S and I get free charging for life extended to the new S, I'm taking that deal. I could have last year but thought they might come out with an even larger battery. I think I've seen some competition claiming 600 miles now. It an absolute blast to drive. It does better on snow and ice that any car I've ever owned. I can drive to Tahoe (all uphill) and back on a single charge or charge at the resort of choice or any number of chargers there. This notion of going uphill takes more energy is defeated by going downhill when you actually gain miles due to regenerative braking. I drive everywhere on the freeways going between 75 and 80 mph and have only lost 23% of the original 300 mile battery. This is after driving almost 300,000 miles in 10 years. I'm on the original brakes and have had no major repairs other than the assholes who have rear ended me twice at 50-60 mph when I was at a full stop and being side swiped on the freeway. You would never know driving my car. Sorry, the model S Tesla is the best car I've ever owned and that includes BMW, Audi, Acura, Jeep, Infiniti and Honda.
I've no problem with the free market. But the average Joe isn't buying an $80k auto. To pretend otherwise and make Joe by an EV is just pretending you care (not you -but the green leftards). Pretending that you can buy a full size EV RV is just that. Pretending.
Drill, Baby, Drill.