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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread The transition.
    The thickness of the conductor is a function of how much current (amperage) you are carrying, not overall power. The wire in that...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread The transition.
    Except that you need to put up power lines and build substations with any kind of new electrical capacity, not just renewables.
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    Mr. Coffee reacted to jabberwocky's post in the thread The transition with Like Like.
    Low voltage DC transmission (like RVs use) does require large wires, but fortunately thats not how anyone transports electricity over...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread The transition.
    When you think about it, most hydroelectric generation isn't "centrally located" either. What ignorant rot we have here.
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread The transition.
    Yes, the coal plants in Wyoming are so very close to urban centers. Actually renewables are an excellent fit for providing compute for...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread The transition.
    Yes, please explain to us how electrons produced by solar and wind are heavier and apparently have woke cooties or something that makes...
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    Mr. Coffee reacted to scrambler's post in the thread The transition with Haha Haha.
    That is one way to fudge the numbers :)
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread Just for fun....
    Best estimates are Iran is selling 300,000 to 500,000 barrels per day. Which is less than pre war but far from "trapped". At current...
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    Mr. Coffee reacted to 6zfshdb's post in the thread Just for fun... with Like Like.
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    Mr. Coffee reacted to DaveMatthews's post in the thread Just for fun... with Haha Haha.
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread Just for fun....
    I guess Basic Economics is now twisted. If you pump fossils into your car, you are, one way or another, increasing demand for gasoline...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread Just for fun....
    Aren't you effectively supporting the ayatollahs if you are driving a gas car? And if higher gas prices are "worth it" to keep Iran...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread Just for fun....
    I am seeing several things right now: 1. EVs don't stay on the lot. They are sold as soon as they show up and often someone has...
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    Mr. Coffee reacted to Roamers's post in the thread Just for fun... with Sad Sad.
    https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/climate/trump-fuel-economy-car-rules.html?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20260926&instance_id=182623&nl=br...
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    Mr. Coffee replied to the thread Just for fun....
    No, it is all about perceived supply chain and infrastructure risk. There are four places in the world where most crude oil is refined...
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