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Environmental Scientist. Armchair energy & auto industry analyst. Weather nerd. Occasional YouTuber. Lover of all things electric. πŸ“Central Ohio, USA

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Have you considered the benefits of being stung by a jellyfish?

06.03.2026 20:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can you imagine being the captain of one of those ships? You're a civilian being asked to go into a warzone and basically guaranteed to be fired upon

04.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah that's the spirit!

04.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing!

04.03.2026 00:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
1928 Ford Model A

1928 Ford Model A

A lot of the hand wringing over crossovers ignores that these things were essentially similar in form and function:

03.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That YouTube channel is a fantastic gold mine of content

02.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@techconnectify.bsky.social would like to have a word

02.03.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes and no. If in the US, you're living in a country which is the largest producer and exporter of methane gas in history. Our prices are somewhat influenced by the global market, but pipeline constraints mean there's a limit to how much can be exported now. So I'd expect less impact on prices

02.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

2011 Nissan Leaf. It was both mundane and revolutionary

01.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The short wheelbase vans were especially popular in Canada and stayed in production longer for that market than the US

01.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just 20 years ago, coal produced over half the electricity in the United States while wind and solar produced only 1%. Last year, coal was only 16% of the mix with renewables at 24% and growing.

Never let anyone convince you that huge change can’t come quickly.

26.02.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 350 πŸ” 98 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 4
Most natural gas pipelines built in 2025 connect the South Central United States to supply - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

This is remarkable, but not surprising. If you see a gas well being dug, or a pipeline being built in America it isnt being built for you. www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...

27.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 805 πŸ” 300 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 11
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The art world is like that. You're nobody until the vibes suddenly shift and then everyone claims they always liked your work. Meanwhile I enjoy "space corner" at my desk every day

25.02.2026 17:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How the heck did an Omega (or Catera as we knew them across the pond) pass it's MOT in the year of our Lord 2026?

MOT Expiry
Expired / SORN

oh.

22.02.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Overview
Severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and Lower Ohio Valley today.

Primary Risks
Long-lived, multi-hour supercells are plausible, which would include heightened tornado potential. A few strong (EF2+) tornadoes are possible, centered on southern parts of Illinois and Indiana.

Timing
Peak severe/tornado potential is this afternoon into early evening.

Safety Actions
Continue to monitor forecasts for the latest information and updates to the risk areas. Be prepared to take action if watches and warnings are issued for your area.

Overview Severe thunderstorms including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and Lower Ohio Valley today. Primary Risks Long-lived, multi-hour supercells are plausible, which would include heightened tornado potential. A few strong (EF2+) tornadoes are possible, centered on southern parts of Illinois and Indiana. Timing Peak severe/tornado potential is this afternoon into early evening. Safety Actions Continue to monitor forecasts for the latest information and updates to the risk areas. Be prepared to take action if watches and warnings are issued for your area.

Keep an eye to the sky today if you live in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky. Be sure to follow the latest updates from your local National Weather Service or other trusted weather sources.
weather.gov

19.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 47 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I had a ~2007 hybrid as a rental once. It was fine I guess. Fuel economy was around 40 mpg

19.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Deezer πŸ’œ

17.02.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#eattherich

17.02.2026 02:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
I'm ditching my natural gas furnace for a heat pump
I'm ditching my natural gas furnace for a heat pump YouTube video by Ben's Eco Adventure

Went all electric here!
youtu.be/EppMW71Icvo?...

16.02.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We don't get a ton of snow most winters, but this one has been exceptionally cold and snowy. They do use salt on the roads after storms to keep things passable

15.02.2026 04:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Finally time for a thorough car wash

14.02.2026 23:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A paved trail winds through a snowy pine forest at Three Creeks Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio

A paved trail winds through a snowy pine forest at Three Creeks Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio

Enjoying the snow before it all melts!
@cbusmetroparks.bsky.social
#nature
#hiking

14.02.2026 18:44 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have a nice vacation!

13.02.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know the first as a Pontiac LeMans in the US, but what is it there?

13.02.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A reminder: ICE vehicles waste a whopping 80% of energy in their fuel.

EVs are propelled by entirely different mechanisms. Energy enters the vehicle as electricity, which directly powers the drivetrain making it 3-4x more efficient.

11.02.2026 18:23 πŸ‘ 1690 πŸ” 447 πŸ’¬ 159 πŸ“Œ 55
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I had a car with those same wheels back in the day

10.02.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It happened to me at least once in middle school. Matt (redacted) did that passing on the way to gym class, but lost interest when I didn't react

10.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't have a big stake in tonight's game, but it is delightful to see the Patriots get crushed
#superbowl

09.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I once saw a Tribute hybrid. Believe there were <100 made

09.02.2026 02:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How many times did someone hit their head in there?

09.02.2026 01:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0