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The speaker begins by expressing their initial lack of bias against electric cars but then reveals some shocking discoveries. They mention that the environmental benefit of electric cars is a lie, as the French environmental agency ADEME states that it takes five years for an electric car to have the same carbon footprint as a traditional car due to the production of batteries. The speaker also highlights the exorbitant cost of electric cars, stating that they are 45-50% more expensive than traditional cars, taking 10-20 years to recoup the savings from not buying fuel. Lastly, the speaker criticizes the European market for giving the Chinese automotive industry a significant advantage, with Chinese cars being 20% cheaper and equally reliable. They conclude by stating that 80% of batteries worldwide are sold by the Chinese.

Electric cars are expensive and will be used to control where people can and cannot go. Unlike traditional cars, autonomous electric cars will be computer-driven and will only take passengers where they are allowed to go. The goal is not to save the planet from climate change, but rather to impose control over people's movements. The idea is to replace petrol and diesel cars with electric ones in order to limit people's freedom and decide where they can travel. The claim of saving the planet is just an excuse.

Thousands of auto dealers are urging President Biden to reconsider the government's electric vehicle (EV) mandate. These dealerships represent various brands and are speaking on behalf of consumers. The problem is that manufacturers are being forced to produce EVs, but consumers are not buying them. Dealerships are now facing a backlog of EV inventory, with up to 12 months' worth of supply. Consumers are hesitant due to concerns about infrastructure and range anxiety. The Biden administration's mandate has put pressure on manufacturers to invest in EV production, but without sufficient consumer demand. Dealerships want the market and infrastructure to evolve naturally, rather than being forced. They are not against EVs and actually make good profits from EV service. The goal is to find a balance between EVs, gas vehicles, and hybrids.

Speaker 0 argues that 100-year-old automotive technology is continually refined and that exhaust from modern cars is cleaner than the air entering the intake in many cities, due to catalytic converters, NOx converters (notably in diesels), computer-controlled fuel injection, and stop-start systems. He claims that there is no justification for restricting petrol cars and contrasts this with restrictions on electric vehicles (EVs). He contends that the EV push is not about encouraging people to switch to EVs for environmental reasons but about driving people out of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. The EV zero-emission vehicle mandate, he says, forces automotive manufacturers to sell an ever-increasing proportion of EVs each year, and he asserts this will destroy, bankrupt, and reduce mass-manufacturing conglomerates such as Volkswagen, Audi Group, Ford, and others. He cites an example with Volkswagen and Audi: they are not allowed to sell the desired mix of petrol and diesel vehicles because they will be fined £15,000 per car if they fail to sell 28% as EVs. He claims they are already restricting petrol and diesel sales, and notes that this pressure is already in place for 2025. He argues that European carmakers cannot sell many EVs because European cars are more expensive than cheaper Chinese imports. He shifts to a broader geopolitical economic view, stating this is not a mere consumer issue but a plan arranged by global financiers, describing it as a one-two punch: you cannot sell petrol and diesel because of mandates, and your cars are uncompetitive with cheaper Chinese imports. He notes there are 180 Chinese EV makers, with only one or two currently profitable; trade press reports suggest that by the end of the decade, seven to nine of them will be profitable while the rest will have failed. From this, he infers that someone is willing to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to manufacture cars at a loss so they can be delivered to Europe at a loss in order to destroy Europe’s mass-manufacturing capability. He concludes that as a result, there will simply not be enough cars to go around, and ultimately, the mandates will be moot because there will be none available.

It takes a massive amount of diesel to create concrete, steel, and transport materials using heavy machinery. The carbon footprint of these operations, along with solar panels and lithium batteries, may not be offset during their lifespan. The existing transmission lines are inadequate to power the world with electricity. We have a 120-year petroleum-based infrastructure that is essential to our lives and found in roads, car wheels, tennis rackets, lipstick, refrigerators, antihistamines, plastic products, cell phones, clothing, soap, and more. We will run out of petroleum before we find a replacement, which will kill us as a species. Oil extraction is dangerous, but we do it because we run out of options. The demand to keep pumping oil is to blame for the danger.

The speaker demonstrates high levels of EMF in a parking lot, suggesting that electric cars charging emit harmful radiation. Despite the absence of towers, the cars themselves act as radiation-emitting sources linked to the overall system.

Speaker 0 notes that the energy solutions list for energy-hungry data centers was short and contained one thing: gas. They ask why not gas and renewables. Speaker 1 responds: "the what one has to appreciate is the intensity of energy." As an engineer, they state: "the mix of energy doesn't matter. How much is wind? How much solar? We like to advertise that. Kilohounces matter because energy intensity has to shift, not the mix." They argue that solar power cannot produce cement or steel and that "they are very energy intensive." Therefore, "you still need a gas based heating or" (implying gas is necessary). They add: "Physics. It's against physics. Fine. Absolutely. Physics don't allow do it." They emphasize evaluating energy mix changes in the context of "jewels of energy," noting the world still needs to progress and must build infrastructure—steel, cement, fuels. The challenge is how to change the energy mix while also building data centers and consuming more energy. They describe the current problem as "single threaded with the gas fired power plant, maybe a little bit of nuclear. Nuclear? Renewable remain in the mix, cannot bring the amount of jewels we need to produce this infrastructure which is required in the world."

Car Expert compared a petrol BMW 7 series and an electric i7 on a 900km Melbourne to Sydney road trip. Surprisingly, the petrol car cost $118, less than the electric car's $132 for the journey. The electric car was also slower, with 2 hours and 8 minutes spent recharging. While electric vehicles may be more cost-effective for city driving, long road trips present challenges. Some charge points were out of order, and the Optus network outage affected EV chargers. Charging at home takes approximately 30 hours from a standard connection, 18 hours from a fast connection, and 40 minutes at a public point. The average recharge cost is around $15.50 at home and $42 in public. Car Expert concludes electric vehicles are suitable for city use, but improvements are needed for road trips.

The speaker discusses the limitations of relying solely on wind, solar, and battery power for an industrialized economy. They mention the high cost of battery storage for renewable energy, emphasizing the need for base load power to ensure a reliable energy grid. The speaker stresses the importance of practical solutions over fantasy thinking in addressing energy needs.

The speaker, a founder of a well-known environmental organization, expresses concern about the Green New Deal. They argue that phasing out 85% of the world's and US's energy from coal, oil, and natural gas within 10 years would lead to the end of civilization. The speaker believes that nuclear power and hydroelectric dams could replace these energy sources, but environmentalists oppose them. They claim that the Green New Deal opposes 98.5% of electricity and 100% of transportation energy. The speaker also highlights the challenges of feeding the global population without fossil fuels and transporting food to cities. They warn of agricultural collapse, starvation, and the depletion of trees if fossil fuels were banned worldwide. The speaker criticizes the idea of banning aircraft and fossil fuel vehicles.

Going all electric by 2035 is not practical because there is no such thing as a zero emission vehicle. Electric cars simply shift emissions elsewhere. Manufacturing a single 1,000 pound battery requires digging up 500,000 pounds of materials and 100 to 300 barrels of oil. This process can result in a carbon debt of 10 to 40 tons of CO2. Increasing battery usage will require more minerals like lithium, cobalt, and zinc, leading to a 400% to 4000% increase in demand. However, there isn't enough mining in the world to produce enough batteries for everyone's cars.

The speaker claims electric cars are a "con," citing John Kerry's private jet usage. A Jay Leno clip with Joe Biden was filmed at the Secret Service Training Center, where the speaker used to work, suggesting the whole thing is a "schtick." According to an op-ed, there's only enough battery power to power the world for 75 seconds. The speaker analogizes this to a hospital patient on life support. By 2030, the plan is to have enough battery power for only eleven minutes. The speaker believes "liberals" are asking for a solution that doesn't exist. The other speaker agrees, stating that the plan is not well thought out.

We are not in trouble because of a lack of energy or amateurs. We need to talk about things. These people are great, but they are inexperienced. Macron has been here for 6 years and didn't think about all this before. We are dependent now, whereas France used to be a leader in electricity. We had the strongest nuclear potential in the world and could export electricity. But now we are begging because we followed Germany's lead. This is not Europe, it's German Europe. The Franco-German relationship is a disaster for France. We need to break free from this imperialism.

Green energy initiatives, like electric vehicles, are important, but it seems contradictory to use a diesel-powered generator to charge them. This approach undermines the purpose of promoting sustainability.

Nuclear energy is non-polluting, cheaper, and secure. However, France has gradually abandoned it due to ideology, cowardice, and incompetence. This decision has led to half of the reactors being shut down, the closure of Fessenheim, and a lack of investment in nuclear power. As a result, we now face restrictions, shortages, and price increases. The decline of nuclear power in France reflects the poor choices made by our leaders. Like education, healthcare, justice, and the police, anything touched by the government is deficient or on the verge of collapse. This country is declassified, deindustrialized, and lacking in substance. The younger generation feels a mix of discomfort, anger, and sadness. In short, France is like a slowly sinking Titanic, unless someone takes action.

President Biden initially stated that he wanted 50% of new cars to be electric by 2030, but it has now been updated to 60%. It is true that electric cars require six times the mineral inputs compared to conventional cars. However, if 50% of cars were electric today, the current electric grid would not have enough power to charge them all. Achieving EV targets globally by 2030 would only reduce global temperatures by 0.0002 degrees Fahrenheit by 2100. Despite this, unilaterally impacting the U.S. auto market, critical mineral supply chain, and grid stability is not seen as the solution for addressing temperature goals.

Car companies like GM closed their EV 1 assembly line despite demand. Executives seemed focused on the past. GM wouldn't sell, only lease EV 1 cars. Many were crushed, but a group tried to buy them. GM claimed no demand, but over 80 people wanted to buy the cars. Despite an offer, GM did not respond. Oil companies oppose electric infrastructure due to past actions.

This video showcases the energy consumption of electric vehicles (EVs) during fast charging. The speaker is at an Electrify America station, which has a 350 kilowatt capacity. They mention consuming around 137 kilowatts, equivalent to the energy usage of 106 homes. If all six chargers were running at full capacity, it would be like powering 1,080 homes. The speaker highlights the challenges faced by electric companies in supplying such high amounts of power to one spot. They also mention the wait times and occasional charger malfunctions. Overall, the speaker emphasizes the significant energy requirements of fast charging EVs and the need for solutions to address these issues.

By 2035, Canada will mandate that citizens can only purchase electric vehicles due to a change in the Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) quietly put in place by the environmental minister. The mandate stipulates that all vehicles made in Canada must have zero emissions. A speaker argues that the government is overreaching, citing issues such as cold climates, the needs of rural Canadians, and power outages, such as one that occurred in Peterborough three weeks prior, as examples of why the mandate won't work. During the five day outage, electric vehicles were rendered useless. The speaker suggests that families should be able to choose to buy electric vehicles if they want, and the government's role should be to ensure the infrastructure is in place to support them.

I don't see myself going fully electric because the battery capacity needed for trucks is currently too large. Electric trucks require about 3 megawatts of power per day, which means carrying around 50,000 pounds of batteries. Additionally, our grid infrastructure is outdated and not equipped to handle the power demands of electric trucks. For example, logging trucks alone consume 12.5 gigawatts of power, while a dam that cost $20 billion and took 15 years to build only has a capacity of 1.1 gigawatts. Instead, I believe a hybrid approach that reduces fuel consumption by 50% and uses cleaner burning generators is a more practical solution, as fully electric technology won't work for most applications.

The speakers discuss the claim made by the IPCC that renewable energies can replace fossil fuels. They mention a report from 2011 that states renewable energies could provide 80% of global energy by mid-century. However, they argue that this claim is absurd and goes against common sense. Renewable energies only produce electricity, which accounts for 22% of global energy needs. Additionally, these energies are not constant and rely on factors like sunlight and wind. Therefore, they can only replace a fraction of fossil fuels, at most 8-10% of global energy consumption. They highlight that renewable energies are heavily subsidized and currently only provide 2% of global energy, not the claimed 80%.

The speaker criticizes the claim of tripling solar and wind power, stating that despite spending trillions on these sources, they only account for 3% of global power. They argue that nuclear power, specifically fast reactors, could be a viable solution if not for regulatory barriers and environmental concerns. The speaker believes that nuclear power could provide enough energy for 2,700 years if used at current demand levels. They also criticize excessive use of lighting and wind farms, calling them misguided. The speaker expresses frustration with the lack of accountability in scientific research, particularly in climate science, suggesting that a large percentage of published papers in the field should not have been published.

Advocates for NetZero need to address the practicalities of achieving it. Without fossil fuels, which are used in almost everything we do, including food production, transportation, and job creation, it's not feasible. The goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is unrealistic and has not been successful so far, as global carbon emissions have actually increased. This policy benefits countries like China, India, and Russia, who don't follow the rules, at the expense of Western nations. Eventually, this will lead to anger and frustration when net zero emissions cannot be achieved.