Hydrogen Versus Electric Vehicles

Both electric cars and hydrogen cars bring improvements in terms of carbon gas emissions and also in performance, but they also have their own complications.

Compared to EVs, hydrogen-powered vehicles have some benefits. They have a 300-mile range, while EVs have a range of roughly 200 miles and in cold conditions, the EV range decreases, while the range of hydrogen-powered vehicles does not. Most critically, a hydrogen engine produces only pure water vapor as exhaust. As a result, there are no emissions. 

That is to say: “Irrespective of the time of year and the outside temperatures, the hydrogen fuel cell drive combines the best of both drive worlds: the locally emission-free mobility of an electric vehicle and the unrestricted suitability for everyday use” says Jürgen Guldner, Head of BMW Group Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology.

These eco-friendly alternatives also come with some downsides, as evacuation roads do not have any charging stations, which could be a considerable disadvantage for EVs when facing evacuation due to a natural disaster. Hydrogen, on the other hand, ​​​​​is flammable and therefore dangerous if not properly stored or handled. It is heavily compressed for road use, increasing its complexity even more.

There's another bold aspect to consider regarding electric and hydrogen cars. As these energy supplies are relatively new in the market, there's not enough infrastructure to support fuel demand and other features such as price competitiveness. So far, finding a hydrogen fueling station can still turn into much of a headache for some areas in the US. 

Besides, hydrogen handling is an intricate process and therefore, expensive. Conversely, hydrogen fueling is pretty fast and quicker when comparing it to electric charging. A car powered by hydrogen could take up to 10 minutes to get completely fueled, while an electric vehicle can take up to 45 minutes to charge.

The amount of EV charging stations does not meet the market's demand either. Michelle Krebs, an executive analyst for Cox Automotive, affirms. Most EV users already use an integrated unit, which governments can help to finance, to charge their vehicles at home. 

For those who reside in apartment complexes or multifamily homes, though, that is less feasible and less likely to occur. Despite the fact of these issues, electric charging is still way cheaper than hydrogen fueling.  READ MORE...

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It's ANTI-AMERICAN to Save Money

 In case you are the least bit interested, our entire FREE MARKET ENTERPRISE SYSTEM is based upon consumer spending consumer buying habits.

For instance, I was looking at the Blueair 7770i air filtration system and when I went on Facebook and hour later, there were several Blueair Marketing Ads as I scrolled through the postings.  How did they get that information so FAST?

It is all tied together as soon as you create a profile and as soon as you sign up with a provider to access the world wide web or what we call the internet.

Our personal data and information is being collected and sold to companies all the time.

It is all designed to get you to BUY a product...  sometimes you are looking for that specific product to actually buy and sometimes you are just surfing to pass the time...  Regardless of your motives and intentions, marketers are trying to sell you stuff and most importantly and more often than not, something that you don't really need.

One of the biggest marketing CONS is LIFE INSURANCE.  After your probationary period, the only way you benefit, is if you die sooner than later.  The later you die, the more money these life insurance companies make off of your premiums...  Most Americans, don't think about the fact that the ODDS are against them dying early.  And, most Americans don't think about those odds and invest the money themselves in a mutual fund...  which is exactly what these insurance companys invest your money in.

Another big CON is how banks try to get you to take our loans, playing on your desires to increase the size of your home, or put a swimming pool in your back yard, or redecorate your kitchen.

However, car dealers are right behind them, putting millions of dollars into commercials to get you to buy the latest vehicle with all the new bells and whistles...

Did it ever occur to you that you DON'T NEED NEW...  You can buy a year old, leased car, with low mileage for several thousands of dollars less that is just as good as a brand new one.

Our Free Market Enterprise System is predicated on YOUR GREED and company's desire to keep Amerian families in DEBT...  If you are in debt you will work harder, change companies less often, and be a more loyal employee so that you can pay off your debt.

Very few people think about saving money...  If money is to be saved, then it must be invested, so we can get MORE...  Investments go up and down and while over a 20-40 year period of time, you can make money, you can during those years LOSE EVERYTHING...

What's wrong with just SAVING MONEY and not spending your money on stuff you don't really need?  I mean, isn't that worth a little thought?

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Hydrogen Powered Vehicles

There are only about 15,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles on U.S. roads right now, and all of them are in California. Meanwhile, EVs are out there in the millions.

While electric cars are getting attention, with major manufacturers focusing on making them dominant by 2030, hydrogen vehicles are staying in the background for now.

Here's what you need to know about what hydrogen cars are, how they work, and how likely it will be that you'll ever drive one.

You've likely heard a lot about electric vehicles lately, as well as news about legislation to reduce carbon emissions from vehicles. But there's another kind of zero-emission vehicle, one that emits only water vapor as it carries you down the road. That's the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, related to an EV but with specific differences that make hydrogen cars different and much rarer.

To date, about 2.5 million EVs have been sold in the U.S. By contrast, as of mid-2022, 15,000 or fewer hydrogen-powered vehicles can be found on U.S. roads. All of them will be in California, the sole state with a network of retail hydrogen fueling stations to make the cars usable.

Hydrogen Cars Currently Available
Since 2015, three hydrogen -powered cars have been offered for sale from three different car companies: the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell, the Hyundai Nexo SUV, and the Toyota Mirai. But Honda has now ended production of all models of the Clarity, and Hyundai has sold fewer than 1500 Nexo SUVs thus far.

Toyota, the company most devoted to hydrogen power as an alternative to battery-electric vehicles, has sold roughly 10,700 Mirai sedans across two generations in the U.S.—though in some periods it resorted to substantial discounting to move them. (Honda does not break out sales of its Clarity Fuel Cell model from the plug-in-hybrid and battery-electric Clarity versions.)  READ MORE...

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 Isn't it amazing how some of us...  like myself...  get stupider as we get older instead of smarter...  while that stupidity is not across the intellectual board, it does mostly pertain to technology, and more specifically to computers and cell phones, with cell phones being at the top of the list. 

My phone company sent me an email saying I could get an $850 Samsung S23 phone for $150 (providing I turned in my LG) and since that was a good deal and my LG was about 5 years old, I decided to take the deal.

My Samsung S23 arrived today and I felt dumber than homemade shit trying to get it setup without having to call my phone for support...  as those young kids that answer always made you feel rather old and stupid (which I am) when it comes to a simple process of ugrading a phone.

Well, the instructions seem simple enough, providing you understand them and when you don't really understand what they are asking you to do, you feel like preparing for a colonoscopy would be easier.

After 90 minutes, I finall got on the right page so to speak and my phone starting perking along just like a Bunn coffee pot, transferring the data from my old phone to my new phone via some sort of switch app.  It must have worked fine because, all my apps are there including my phone contacts and photos.  The only item that did not transfer were my quick memos, which I sent to my gmail acct as a pdf attachment.  I can download that later.

One would think that an android phone is an android phone...  but, that is not the case as my Samsung operates differently than my LG.  It will take me a couple of days to get comfortable with this new phone and then I will feel stupid because I had earlier let myself feel stupid.

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China Wants the Upper Hand In Space

The race to the moon between the United States and China is getting tighter and the next two years could determine who gains the upper hand.

So says NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who warns that Beijing could establish a foothold and try to dominate the most resource-rich locations on the lunar surface — or even keep the U.S. out.

“It is a fact: we’re in a space race,” the former Florida senator and astronaut said in an interview. “And it is true that we better watch out that they don’t get to a place on the moon under the guise of scientific research. And it is not beyond the realm of possibility that they say, ‘Keep out, we’re here, this is our territory.’”

He cited an Earthly example in the South China Sea, where the Chinese military has established bases on contested islands. “If you doubt that, look at what they did with the Spratly Islands.”

Nelson’s hawkish comments follow NASA’s 26-day Artemis I mission, in which an uncrewed Orion space capsule flew around the moon. That mission, widely regarded as a success, was the first big step toward NASA’s plan to land astronauts on the lunar surface to begin building a more permanent human presence — which could come as early as 2025.

It also comes on the heels of Congress’ passage of a full-year budget for NASA. The agency did not get all the funding it requested, but Nelson insisted that the “have to haves” were not shortchanged. That includes the key components for the next two moon missions, Artemis II and Artemis III.

But looming ever-larger is China’s aggressive space program, including its recent opening of a new space station. Beijing has announced a goal of landing taikonauts on the moon by the end of this decade. In December, China’s government laid out its vision for more ambitious endeavors such as building infrastructure in space and creating a space governance system.  READ MORE...

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My Life So Far...

 I was born in 1947, 75 years ago and if I were to look back at all that I have experienced, I would have to say that I have had a satisfactory life...  that is not to say my life has been filled with its share of ups and down...

I gew up in Alexandria, Virginia, was a member of the NRA, BSA, the DeMolay, and the Mt. Vernon Guard.  I was very athletic.  I went to high school in Cairo, Egypt and traveled throughout Europe in the summer months.  I am a veteran of the Vietnam War, and a college graduate that includes grad school with an MBA.  Either I personally paid tuition or my tuition was paid for by the GI Bill.  My 45 year career revolved around middle to upper management in the field of education.  I have experienced more negative relationships with my supervisors than positive and was glad to be able to finally retire at age 67.

For the first 5 years of our retirement, my wife and I went somewhere for a week, every other month.  These trips included:  US contiguous States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe which also included 10 cruises.

My health was in perfect condition until age 60 when I suffered a heart attack and was told I had Lymphoma.  Five years later, I was diagnosed with Melanoma.  Last year, I had L2-L3-L4-L5-S1 disks fused together and while I am walking fine now, I cannot walk fast, nor can I put on my underwear and pants when sitting in a chair.  I have not notice other limitations yet.  I walk a mile each day and ride a stationary bike 3 miles each day.

I don't smoke, drink, use drugs, and eat a fairly healthy diet that consists of fish, chicken, turkey, beans, vegetables, and fruit.  I make a conscious effort to eat between 1,000-1,800 calories per day.

If I am fortunate, I will live another 15-20 years.  My father lived to 89 and my mother 95, so the odds are in my favor.

My lifestyle is very simple.  My wife and I have been debt free for over 15 years and have no intentions of changing that status.  We spend most of our time at home, vacationing at Myrtle Beach, SC twice each year.  We eat dinner out once or twice a week.  Most of my time is spent publishing daily posts on my two blogs and writing novels.

My novels are typically 100,000 words in length and are about a variety of fictional topics.  One day I will look into publishing them on Amazon KDP but for the moment, I just enjoy writing them.  I have written 8, working on number 9, and have prepared a chapter outline for number 10.

Outside of my father accepting a position with the US State Department that was associated with the US Embassy, I have not lived a life a white privilege.  I would have to say that my entire life has been lived in the category of LOWER MIDDLE CLASS, never earning a salary over $50,000 which is right at the national average.

My wife and I have never wanted for anything, always having more than we needed or exactly what we needed.  Part of this need is based upon where we live in East TN which is 15-21% cheaper on average than any other location in the USA.  We would not have been able to live like this in Nashville, Atlanta, Raleigh, or Washington, DC.  I moved to TN in 1990 from Burlington, NC and if I had remained in NC, I WOULD NOT have been able to live as well as I did in TN...  so, location for me was very important and worked to my advantage.

My Life So Far...  has been satisfactory, acceptable, and I would not have traded it for another life.  I cook my own meals, mow my own grass, and perform all outside lawn maintenance rather than hiring someone.  I am glad that I do this because it gives me exercise and keeps me busy.

We  don't have a land line - only cell phones.  We don't have cable but we do have a fiber optic WIFI connection and pay for HULU, Netflix, and Prime via a ROKU device.  Our vehicles were purchased USED in 2015 and when we go to Myrtle Beach we are there from Sunday through Saturday when the rates are their lowest, usually in June and late September.  I have not purchased any new clothes since 2010, except for baseball caps during our 2015-2020 travels...  lol

I don't live like:

• a millionaire
• a billionaire
• a Hollywood celebrity 
• a rock musician
• a professional athlete
• in a gated community
• in the slums

BUT...  I do think I live pretty damn good...

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