Shift the balance of power from polluters.
We just watched the PBS Newshour episode on the frantic search for more lithium to meet future sales of electric vehicles. What a debacle. The latest mining venture is going on at the rapidly-shrinking Salton Sea in Southern California. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/salton-sea-lithium-deposits-could-help-ev-transition-support-economically-devastated-area … Continued
As diesel fuel prices continue to rise, government “consultants” push harder to convert all heavy equipment to battery electric. $7.5 billion tax dollars are already going into building a vehicle charging infrastructure that will consume TONS more coal, and lead … Continued
Cummins is on the right track with its hydrogen & fuel cell strategy, but existing engine technology and a more immediate Fuel of the Future will give them the competitive edge. The answer lies in WorldKar Corporation’s drivetrain, their proprietary … Continued
Truck drivers, the life blood of the supply chain body, are still hemorrhaging out of the cab. Shipping containers at intermodal sites are piled sky high, because there aren’t enough drivers to hook & drop loads. Retail stores are losing … Continued
Good advice for drivers who travel with man’s best friends. Drivers need to take more exercise breaks, and walking up the road is always better with a friend. Especially one who watches your back in unsafe parking areas, and provides … Continued
Significantly, this May 2021 article points out that many truck drivers are on the verge of retiring, or are driving as a second career. For every new driver, four are stepping down from the cab for the last time. With … Continued