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can someone that understand how these things work explain how we can put out this much space junk around the planet and feel safe going to moon or mars without getting hit? Are all satellites traveling on the same disk but different altitude? Is it always safe to go to space from Texas for...

It is a Canadian group. It is easy to locate the members around this time of the year. Here is one:

Regardless of the dispute over the size of the hammer we are using to bang on nature’s thermostat, health and energy security concerns are enough reasons for us to change course. I doubt any of these are the reasons GM is doing it. They are seeing EVs as a more sustainable business model in...

I see your rant and raise you one: I agree with many of your observations but disagree with some of your assumptions and conclusions: I agree that humans in general are driven by self-interest. That includes folks inside and outside the government. To answer to your question that what I am...

I think if GM stayed on the same trajectory, it would have happened exactly as you predicted. Aside from Hummer EV, GM is mostly a value brand. If they separated their EV like Saturn and made a high performance one (EV_hp) like Tesla did with roadster it would be a different story. EV1 drag...

Only the one’s willing to deal with short term pains will survive to see the long term gains. And CEO’s that make those brave decisions, may get fired before they can get credit for the results. Elon is right; too many MBEs. They are probably the reason GM half assed it with EV1 otherwise it...

Pressure is on. with Europe going all in, Chinese expected to take over 50% of EV market, GM does not have much of a choice. I don’t think Battery Tech is quite where it needs to be for that kinda commitment but everyone going electric will push the R&D to that point faster. It looks like...

Tesla made a lot of money out of selling Environmental credits and government tax credits helped Tesla get off the ground. People accept and embrace Tesla because Elon hires competent engineers and scientist. If John Deere did the same you would not be complaining about government regulations. I...

They both look cool but why would you want to settle for just cool when you can have cool and functional? My cool only cars have spent most of their days in my driveway. Those days will be over soon. CT is a Swiss Army knife I have been waiting for. I will be a one vehicle man after I get...

If you see other EVs are infected with phantom braking, you know which piece of code was stolen and why it was not well guarded ;)

These are all attempts to make waiting for the update more manageable. It is like we are collectively in solitary gradually loosing it.

I have done that as a passenger and it was definitely fun (especially the dive we did before landing) and probably safer and more convenient as you pointed out. I have done a bit of flying in single engine Cessna and have to admit the lack of engine noise In gliders are sweet. However you...

If you want to carry something fun, I suggest Paramotors. If you have to go electric, there are companies like Exomo that are taking a stab at it but I don’t believe they are quite there yet.

I am a dual Motor. If I go on that trip I need to start making friends with Tri Motor dudes. Especially if CTs can feed each other.

Some may want it for a predictable daily commute where the climate is favorable. But to carry around with CT, it would not make much sense to me. Things that I would take with me before this; a portable standup electric scooter, an electric scooter with comfortable seat for two and good amount...

Things will never be all or nothing with ownership vs rental, ”gobmint” vs corporations. We need them all for specific circumstances to work well. Government does not have competition so we have to put carrots and sticks in place for it to function well. Corporations and individual entities...

A completely newbie question: I understand if you are landing on an asteroid or a new bumpy planet, this may be the way to go but if you have already built a runway on mars or moon (Titan) is there any advantage to this type of design over space shuttle? Something with a larger wing, could...

What an unlady like topic. Good thing I am no lady. Blame Game Backdraft

It probably need it for stability since it is missing a wheel.

It makes so much sense. Everyone should be driving one of these. That way I won’t feel a thing plowing through with my Cybertruck ;) Kidding aside, the thing I liked the most about their sales pitch was the use of the phrase “right to repair”. I would love Cybertruck to be more repair...