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New Carbon Tax hike for gas, to coerce consumers into buying EV`s.

https://www.ktvu.com/news/little-kno...ing-gas-prices

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When catalytic converters became a mandated fact, I resisted (for various reasons), until my resistance was eventually steamrollered by realities.

EVs reminded me of that distant memory. I wonder how long I can resist EVs. Longer than cats, for sure. Maybe even until I age out. Time will tell.

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I'm keeping my mouth shut. Wh need to vote in the state of Jefferson really quick! How's that for staying out of my corner....

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But but but.... I thought I already lived in Jefferson State! ;)

I know, it's just wishful thinking. I also know, ya gotta be careful what ya wish for. :lol:

I bet you're plenty used to that corner by now, Dale! :haha:

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I’m hanging out with Dale on this one, I’ll bring the cervezas!

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I work in a repair shop (going on 40 years) that does smogs and exhaust and the laws have changed so much in that time, we used to keep a half dozen catalytic converters in stock and could cover 90% of the vehicles on the road, now we don't keep any in stock since there are thousands of part numbers out there. all CARB certified converters have a part number AND an E.O # that must match the engine family/test group number to be legal for installation and when a smog is due the technician has to look up the numbers on a state data base to verify it matches that particular vehicle. and don't forget the state withdraws numbers constantly so if the customer doesn't have a receipt that shows it was installed prior to that number being withdrawn the vehicle fails the smog test and has to buy a new "legal" converter. it is a cluster f*&k.

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Catalytic converters and lead free fuel are some of the main reasons we can breathe somewhat clean air today.

State of Jefferson is a never gonna happen. :P

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I’ve driven a Tesla duel Motor and I have to say it was Fast and I liked the Full Power Take off. BUT I would never have one (ok ok I do have an electric mini bike for the Grandkids)
My biggest concern is what are they going to charge for getting ride of dead batteries, you can bet it will be a LOT and New Batteries are More than a LOT
I’m watching the progress on Hydrogen Engines, very interesting

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This is true. A few years ago Californians raised well over the minimum signatures to get a 3-way state split on the ballot, but the state didn't put it on the ballot anyway.

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The green energy scam. Thousands of inventions that could clean our planet have been suppressed.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZRwlYtAMps

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Everything I stated was true. Even if if it got on the ballot it would never pass a statewide vote, its just a pipe dream.

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I see the Governor of Jefferson on the porch of the new state house! ;)

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I was sincerely agreeing.

My point was it won’t even make it to a ballot, even if legally it’s required to.

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Ah, Daleville!

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:lol::lol::lol:

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I'm ready!:metal:

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Can we "Carpool" as I don't think I can afford the gas? :lol::lol::lol:

The wife and I used to go out to eat lunch or dinner about once a week just because, but now lunch is $30-$40 for the both of us...Ouch!!:devil: Not so much anymore maybe once a month.

Now we have to add in more gas tax which has the trickle down effect to everything. But bottom line is I am old enough that I will not ever own an electric automobile, my golf cart I run around the place with is as close as I'll ever get.

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Loosely related to the EV discussion -- okay, very loosely related -- my acceptance of battery-powered tools has expanded again. Years ago I got a cordless Milwaukee drill and have been very impressed with it. Last year I bought an EGO cordless string trimmer. I like it enough that when my gas mower decided it didn't want to keep gas inside its tank, I looked into EGO mowers and brought one home this morning. Unpacked it but haven't tried it yet.

Tools are a far cry from vehicles though, and I still don't see a battery-powered car or truck in my future.

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For some a EV will make sense. But having said that the juice to recharge them doesn't come current bushes. I think the hybrids make much more sense. Electric for short trips and gas for longer distance trip.
Just FYI Hertz just took in the shorts to the tune of 500 million with all the EV's they bought and no one wanted to rent. They are selling them off at a huge discount.

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I think the bigger issue with the rental company is the fact that maintenance costs are way too high. Plus one little fender bender and they have to replace the battery; you can't service the batteries, they replace them $$$. The whole EV thing is a $hit show/sucker punch. :chevy:

j

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OP made this post like anyone expected anything different from a state as lost as Cali. I actively avoid that state even for visiting/vacations. Its only gonna get worse as 2035 gets closer. I suggest moving.

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Surprising anyone? No. Entertained by the continued downward spiral by the poor leadership of the state? Perhaps.

Moving? Definitely, on the horizon. How`s Meza this time of year? :lol:

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Back in the good old days of "Big Duke Deukmejian" and "Pete Wilson" it was a great state. It's gone into toilet... and I don't think it's ever coming out. Good leadership could turn it around pretty quick. But that doesn't look like it's gonna happen.

This is the perfect time of year to be here; less crowded this time of year. It gets hot, so if you can't take the heat... stay out of the kitchen. :devil:

j

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I wonder why ca. Has the highest unemployment rate in the country, cough!