TA.b - EV Talk 6A21

This post is sort of an opinion piece about EVs and a way to inseminate info available around the web that I can't find releases and back-up for (many sites have staff members that can contact manufacturers directly, etc.). To begin let's talk about infrastructure. I don't know what the hold-up is, but several infrastructure bills have been submitted and a couple of them visit the need to develop EV charging infrastructure. I read a piece a while back where a Shell exec had stated that they were past peak oil production and were looking towards the future with possible charging stations at their "energy locations" aka gas stations. I guess after several nasty discussions, the head of Shell came out and gave the typical "ain't oil and everything petroleum great" speech. So much for progress. But governments and investors in Big Oil gave the oil execs reasons to lose sleep this week demanding that Big Oil step up their climate change changes. See one article from NPR here.

The folks at Green Car Reports are quoting an Automotive News piece that shows Ford has made more Mustang Mach-es (above) than regular Mustangs in a recent period. While the Mustang may be the bigger seller (for now), the Mach-e is in high demand and could overtake Ford's ponycar in the sales charts. They also talk about how Ford's approach to electrification is different than other automakers. Interesting and a quick read at the link above. Second post from CarBuzz.  Electrek's take on this.

This post from the Robb Report states that the Lexus LF-Z concept (below) will see production. 

Change is in the air. Climate change detractors need to see the writing on the walls and realize that climate change and pollution aren't going away and get better by themselves. We have to do our part.  Look into a little one's face and tell them you don't want to create a better world for them because you like polluting and burning oil. Remember that not long ago, the gas and oil industry stated that "green" energy would never catch on due to it's high cost. In a few short years, green energy is cost competitive and in some cases cheaper than burning oil, natural gas, and/or coal. In fact, Texas is one of the country's largest green energy creators and users. Think about that for a minute. Just Google Texas Green Energy programs for more. Skip the ones about how they messed up by not winterizing their equipment.