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US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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Yesterday I saw a full-sized 100% electric Volvo semi-truck here in Zurich. It was owned by Aldi and making a delivery to one of their stores. It was a bit louder than I expected but nevertheless impressive.

https://www.aldi-suisse.ch/de/ueber-aldi-suisse/unternehmen/...

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

#32
post #18

Almost nearing the price in Europe. So still early to complain.

This reminds me of when people were calling the UK a bunch of wimps for complaining about record high heat of like 80F, just because Americans have been dealing with 100F or more for years (over 100 years in some cases). So what that prices in Europe have already been higher? Prices in America haven't been, so it's a shock to them.

More of a shock, if anything - the higher taxes in Europe act to damp price swings, so sudden rises like this hit America proportionately more.

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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post #21

The "just stop oil" folks must be delighted with the direction of things in the middle east.

I think it just proves them right. China seems to be doing OK partly due renewables push. But what do I know, electrification is a Chinese hoax.

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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post #21

The "just stop oil" folks must be delighted with the direction of things in the middle east.

But how will they protest if they can't drive and meet up or fly to those green events?

Indeed, how will anyone get to London or NYC or ...

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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Yesterday I saw a full-sized 100% electric Volvo semi-truck here in Zurich. It was owned by Aldi and making a delivery to one of their stores. It was a bit louder than I expected but nevertheless impressive. https://www.aldi-suisse.ch/de/ueber-aldi-suisse/unternehmen/...

"Der Volvo-Lastwagen, der für ein Gesamtgewicht von 42 Tonnen zugelassen ist und eine Reichweite von bis zu 320 Kilometern hat"

320km doesn't seem like a long distance for a truck, curious how that works in practice

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

#39
post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unless you're ready to give up on a lot of convenience this is just not happening.

Hmm, I think for me personally the only thing I'd need to change is the heating in my apartment and I'm already planning to invest in a heat pump.

Yes, the things that affect your lifestyle w.r.t. oil are contained to just you and your apartment.

Re: US diesel hits record $6 a gallon on Iran supply shock

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post #21

The "just stop oil" folks must be delighted with the direction of things in the middle east.

But how will they protest if they can't drive and meet up or fly to those green events?

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/we-should-improve-society-som...
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