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Originally Posted by MeteorGray
So, all we need are solar panels and wind mills and other such "free lunch" sources, and then all the hydrocarbon fuels can be left in place, right?
Who wodda thought?
Wow. It's all so simple.
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We need to stop carbon and methane emissions. Then remove some of what's already in the atmosphere.
Phasing out internal combustion-powered transportation is identified as one of the 'need-to' strategies. No one's happy about it.
I suspect that the Gulf Coast will continue to produce hydrocarbons for centuries to come. They just won't be used for combustion.
My oil royalties from Oklahoma are going into a savings account for a used EV.
Solar is currently the most economical power source. The 'invisible hand' of capitalism no longer recognizes petroleum investments as it once did. There's more fortunes to be made elsewhere.
Wind turns a profit after 3-years. New units can come online within weeks. It's modular. Scalable. Offshore is where the best wind is found.
In September, a new, federally-funded battery maker emerged from the shadows. If their product works out, piston cars will be un-competitive with EVs around 2026.