Climate code red

[Swinglowandslow]

I agree, hydrogen may be used in larger modes of transport (tankers, ferries, trucks etc) but if the people who love the Internal combustion wont take up an EV which is cheaper to run, there's little to no chance they will want a more expensive solution.
Maybe in 20 years or so, we might see both Ev and Hydrogen vehicles existing together like petrol and diesel do now.
That way, the battery technology can continue to improve which would do wonders for ipad, laptop and moby capacity.
Can you imagine your electric trolley with a sodium-ion battery, charging in minutes and lasting weeks?

Your last sentence is interesting. I have long been of the opinion that Governments, et all know something regarding battery technology that most people don't.
There is a reason they are so quick to push EV in the face of apparent insurmountable barriers to massive take up of such vehicles.
Sure, the climate change reports ( and extreme weather events) are big motivators, but I think extraordinary technology on the horizon is known to the powers that be that will make EVs just as available to use as IC vehicles are now. And I mean within as little as 5 years, or even less.
I would not be surprised to be able to take my ev into a converted petrol station and fully recharge my car battery within 5 to 10 minutes -That, or take the small battery indoors to charge up from the domestic supply.
Technology is moving at an astounding rate, and there is no better incentive than the now accepted inevitable climate Armageddon if we don't act now , and drastically.

 

[stefanovic]

I thought deforestation was to grow things like palm oil.

https://www.theguardian.com/environ...deforestation-driven-global-greed-meat-brazil

Palm oil plantations have replaced ancient jungle in places like Malaysia and Indonesia.
Once rich biodiversity gone forever and all to satisfy consumer greed.

 

[SocketRocket]

I'm obviously not typing in English.
I'm out

I don't fully agree with your viewpoint and I'm giving some alternative possibilities, no need to throw the toys out.

 

[SocketRocket]

Your last sentence is interesting. I have long been of the opinion that Governments, et all know something regarding battery technology that most people don't.
There is a reason they are so quick to push EV in the face of apparent insurmountable barriers to massive take up of such vehicles.
Sure, the climate change reports ( and extreme weather events) are big motivators, but I think extraordinary technology on the horizon is known to the powers that be that will make EVs just as available to use as IC vehicles are now. And I mean within as little as 5 years, or even less.
I would not be surprised to be able to take my ev into a converted petrol station and fully recharge my car battery within 5 to 10 minutes -That, or take the small battery indoors to charge up from the domestic supply.
Technology is moving at an astounding rate, and there is no better incentive than the now accepted inevitable climate Armageddon if we don't act now , and drastically.

Was my quote there a typo? ?

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Was my quote there a typo? ?

Sorry, yes. Didn't see it there until just now. It must have snuck in?