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I read papers quite regularly as part of a function of my job.

It could be if that yields more profit in the end. For example, It costs the company 10 dollars, and that 100 out of 110 people will purchase the upgrade for $20. That is $100 prof…

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If they are interested in making money then no, there is going to be cost+profit. That is just how business works. Though maybe people can open-source hardware a DIY solution that …

Without going through everything with a fine tooth comb I imagine some of the money may have been spent upgrading the electric grid to support the chargers. Fast chargers as I unde…

That is categorically not true. Showing why something does not work (or is not advantageous over other methods) demonstrates you know how to properly conduct research which is good…

People buy cars for a lot of reasons. Such as commuting to & from work. But I imagine you believe that is the least likely thing to ever happen to a person. Driving to and from wor…

They're already crushing it here though? You can still do both things but if the primary goal is to capture carbon my question is if it would capture more if released in the atmosp…

> Larry Page would be pumped. His annual salary is $1. Salary might be $1 but what is his effective income when he files his taxes? That is what he is taxed on, which includes thin…

> The company spreads crushed basalt on small farms in India and Africa. The silica-rich volcanic rock improves the quality of the soil for the crops but also helps remove carbon d…

https://www.slate.auto/en That is just for the base model. There is an option for an electric window opener. It is also not a finished product yet so wait and see what actually bec…

> A tiny minority of Americans are so often at a home supply store that choosing a pickup over a trailer would make any sense. Your scenario here makes even less sense because most…

Gambling is also sometimes considered a tax on the poor. But my point is it can be easier to levy a vice tax than raise income taxes for example. AND with vices people will do them…

Just answering your initial question. What you personally need I have no idea nor was my reply pertaining to that.

> Not if it has two seats and you want to carry more than two people. Then you don't want a small truck. > If you aren't using your bed daily you bought the wrong car. Plenty of ca…

Link to Scientific American that provides a bit more detailsl and images such as the moth it becomes: https://archive.ph/XDBQW

Ford F-150's have been the number one selling vehicle in America for a lot of years (Toyota RAV4 beat them last year). A small affordable truck works great as a commuter and pickin…

Important to note these are touch screens. I am not sure it's safe to associate wanting tactile controls equates to not wanting a clear screen for useful information. Like a backup…

I don't disagree with you but where's the stable/ consistent source of funding? It sounds good but where is it? Whom are you taxing or collecting funds from?

What would be a good alternative then that would also likely be implemented?

Pretty sure it effectively has. Doesn't the state have different regulations have an effect on the rest of the country? https://www.npr.org/2022/09/09/1121952184/the-impact-of-cali…

Do not let perfect be the enemy of good. Money for social programs must come from somewhere. Using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, gambling (for example) to raise funding for socially…

> “Some important points are that it would not be pollution-free. Coal is still very dirty,” said Baker, conceding that perhaps the pollution would no longer be airborne, but “wate…

Are conditions for lightning less frequent than wind? Every wind turbine generates power while there is wind. Will a large percentage of drones & energy capture devices be of use w…

Sure but there are cases where it just does not make sense. Case in point, regular sized everyday cars. There might be viable applications for semi-trucks that provide an economica…