How will all those EVs work when the power goes out due to storms? Where’s the power going to come from for all those EVs? There can only be so many dams (and don’t forget that the eco-loons want to get rid of dams)
Maine forced to delay vote on EV mandate amid widespread power outages
A top Maine state environmental agency delayed a highly-anticipated vote to approve a sweeping electric vehicle (EV) mandate amid a storm that caused widespread power outages.
The Maine Board of Environmental Protection (BEP) announced that it had indefinitely postponed the meeting, which was slated for Thursday afternoon, until further notice following the storm. Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who has pursued an aggressive green energy agenda, declared a state of emergency this week, an action that closed state government offices. (snip)
BEP, which is required to prevent, abate and control pollution in the state, voted in late October to approve the Advanced Clear Car Program, which would mimic regulations in California mandating that more than 40% of new car purchases in the state be electric by 2027 and 82% be electric by 2032. The agency was expected to finalize that mandate during the meeting on Thursday.
The state proposal, though, has faced considerable bipartisan opposition from state lawmakers led by Republicans, but also from Rep. Jared Golden, a House Democrat. Golden noted this week that a strong storm would render electric vehicles useless, given their need for reliable electricity generation and supplies.
Surprisingly, it gets pretty cold and snowy in Maine. There are lots of areas where homes and cabins are off the grid. How does an EV get there? Also, no one is asking the most important question: are the voting members of BEP owners of EVs themselves? How about Janet Mills?
Meanwhile
GM buys out nearly half of its Buick dealers across the country, who opt to not sell EVs
General Motors said nearly half its Buick dealers took buyouts this year rather than invest in selling and servicing electric vehicles as the automaker’s brands transition to all electric by 2030.
That means GM will end 2023 with about 1,000 Buick stores nationwide, down 47% from where it started the year.
Late last year, Buick said it would be asking dealers to commit a minimum investment of $300,000 to $400,000 to prepare their stores to sell and service EVs.
“Buick is transforming, launching the best vehicles the brand has ever had and is the fastest growing mainstream brand in 2023,” said GM spokesman Sean Poppitt in an email this week to the Detroit Free Press. “This all needs to be supported by the best customer experience in the transition to EVs. As stated before, this year we’ve given dealers who are not aligned with Buick’s future to exit voluntarily in a respectful and structured way; with the full support of our National Dealer Council.”
Are Buick customers clamoring for EVs?
NOBODY WANTS THESE HORRIBLE CARS…except those that are being PAID using OUR STOLEN TAX DOLLARS to purchase them.
Especially in areas where weather conditions severely affect battery performance and capacity, as well as putting added drain on them through headlights, heat, defrosters, and electronics. Also you have to deal with the scarcity of charging stations, especially out in the hinterlands. How many vacation cabins and hunting camps have electrical service robust enough to charge an EV?
from the FOX article:
I thought the Gore Effect was about snow? Thank the gods this wasn’t a blizzard!
Rimjob: I thought the Gore Effect was about snow?
That’s your problem, chubby, a lot of the things you “think” about are wrong.
MyLilStalker is incapable of thought but feels and believes.
Much of what MAGAts feel/believe to be true is actually false.
You and mommy have yourselves a Very Merry Little Christmas!! Santa loves you!
SCORE!!!
The irony is breathtaking.
…and Elwood misses the point completely AGAIN! His streak remains basically unbroken, interrupted only occasionally by recognition of reality.
Maine has not had an ice storm this bad since 1998
It wasn’t a blizzard with snow it was freezing rain . With the majority of new EVs being Tesla, ‘s with close to 300 Mike ranges, that would just about be 1 weeks range. When the power goes out gas stations can neither pump nor process payments. Certainly more people were inconvenienced by being unable to buy gas as being unable to recharge.
Do you think that this storm will influence more people to use solar panels and Tesla power walls to avoid power outages in the future caused by either natural disasters or man made calamities?
Are fossil fuels vehicles also dependent on refueling with electrically lumped gas ?
Mr H seems to have missed the point:
Yeah, it affects gasoline powered vehicles as well, as far as not being able to pump gasoline, but without electricity, most heating systems don’t work! Yes, natural gas and fuel oil fired furnaces need sparktricity to activate, but they only need 15 amps and 110 volt circuits to run, something which a smart homeowner can provide with a small generator. My adequate-for-Kentucky heat pump system is powered through two 50-amp 220-volt circuits, and it would take a major league home generator to run that. What power needs for an adequate for Maine heat pump system are I do not know, but they have to be substantially higher.
It’s been a long time, back when I was in the third grade, since I lived in Portland, Maine, but yeah, I can still remember how cold it got during the winter. The tops of the snow would freeze into a ‘crust’ on which my younger sisters could walk. The winds during a nor’easter would howl. And Portland is on the southeast coast; imagine how cold it gets in Aroostook County.
I remember driving in from Quebec City and somewhere between Jackman and Skowhegan we saw a nice house with a 4 car garage, the first bay was empty, the second had a F-150, the third had a beater, and the 4th had a SnowCat. The winter was so bad they kept a small SnowCat in the garage. Every house had a wall of firewood, some had two. Obviously, EV country.
Regarding FF vehicles, some larger truck stops have generators. Not to mention, storing petrol or diesel is rather simple. When winter gets going, I’ll keep 15~20 gallons on hand for generators, or vehicles. After winter, I’ll use it in a vehicle. I also keep a gallon or so of ‘fuel’ [stabilized gasoline without other additives] available for starting and warming generators.
H
When the power goes out gas stations can neither pump nor process payments.
Stupid is as stupid does.
Many service stations have standby generators.
Some are powered by natural gas. Others propane. Others keep reserves full while generator is running on reserves.
[…] Also read: William Teach, “Gore Effect: Maine Forced To Postpone Vote On Forced EVs Due To Power Outage“ […]
you finally said something nice to somebody else for a change. Although I’m not really sure that you weren’t being sarcastic. But in the event that you were being sincere there’s no reply to give you since you’re a non believer. Perhaps in March for Ramadan.
I guess have a great Monday is as good as we can get.
You’re mistaken that Western Christmas is solely a religious holiday!! It’s an amalgam of religious and secular customs.
Santa Claus, Xmas trees, Yule logs, caroling, office Christmas parties, … our Muslim neighbors even have decorative lights, as Muslims consider Jesus (Isa) the penultimate prophet and Messiah. Muslims celebrate Christmas to varying degrees.
Chicken Little Man
You’re mistaken that Western Christmas is solely a religious holiday!
Someone needs to tell all those folks going to Christmas Mass