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Renewable energy isn’t very efficient Every type of energy requires specific technology to create electricity. Thus, efficiency of the energy conversion devices is incredibly important when prioritizing energy sources. Currently, efficiency of renewable energy technologies is significantly lower than traditional methods. For example, the available solar panels, as of writing this article, are between 15% and 22% efficient, and on the other hand, traditional technologies such as coal and natural gas can reach up to 40% and 60% efficiency, respectively. Renewable energy isn’t available 24/7 Renewable energies are highly dependent on favorable weather conditions. Therefore, when bad weather occurs electricity generation is negatively affected. Some examples of this would be flooding causing damages at hydropower plants, lack of wind to power turbines, storms/clouds blocking sunlight, or hurricanes and other severe weather damaging infrastructure. Renewable energy is very expensive initially The initial cost compared to how much energy is produced is very high, and in some cases is not affordable. This is why governments are setting aside large budgets and offering tax breaks to help these technologies grow. Renewable energy still creates pollution While the actual process of creating electricity produces far less pollution than traditional methods, the creation of the actual devices does. The processes required to produce the materials needed, such as lithium for batteries or the metals needed to build wind farms also produce pollution. Here are just some examples of how renewable energies negatively impact our environment: Wind turbines cannot be recycled and end up in landfills by the thousands. Mining for lithium cases water loss, ground destabilization, contaminated soil, toxic waste, etc. Solar cells degrade over time and need to be replaced and their disposal creates pollution. Biomass burns organic matter directly into the atmosphere.

Disadvantages of Renewable Energy The Electricity Generation Capacity is Still Not Large Enough. ... Renewable Energy Can be Unreliable. ... Low-efficiency Levels. ... Requires a Huge Upfront Capital Outlay. ... Takes a Lot of Space to Install. ... Expensive Storage Costs. ... Not Always a Commercially-viable Option. ... It Still Generates Pollution.

Trump campaign promotes mug shot shirts, mugs and other merchandise KATHRYN WATSON Updated August 25, 2023 at 7:57 PM Not two hours after former President Donald Trump left the Fulton County, Georgia, jail, his joint fundraising committee was already selling merchandise featuring his booking photo. The former president left the Fulton County Jail at 7:55 p.m. Thursday, and for the first time in his four indictments on felony charges, authorities took — and released — Trump's mug shot. By 9:22 p.m., the Trump Save America Joint Fundraising Committee was selling T-shirts, mugs, beverage coolers, bumper stickers and other merchandise with Trump's face and the words "never surrender." The mug shot products range from $12 for a bumper sticker to $36 for long-sleeve T-shirts. The former president is also fundraising off his latest surrender. In a fundraising email, Trump said he "walked into the lion's den with one simple message on behalf of our entire movement: I WILL NEVER SURRENDER OUR MISSION TO SAVE AMERICA."

Many years ago a local old guy here sold me his 1911 for $100, he was dying from Cancer and wanted it to go to someone he knew. I believe he got it when he was in the Army years earlier.

Hydropower currently is the largest source of renewable energy in the electricity sector. It relies on generally stable rainfall patterns, and can be negatively impacted by climate-induced droughts or changes to ecosystems which impact rainfall patterns.

Published: Aug 24, 2023 Joe Biden Lied At Least 16 Times About His Family’s Business Schemes Joe Biden has repeatedly lied about his family’s business dealings. Joe Biden claims he never spoke to his family about their business dealings; his family never received $1 million in payments through a third party; his son never made money in China; his son’s dealings were ethical; and his son did nothing wrong. Below are 16 times that Joe Biden lied about his family’s dealings over the years. Joe Biden lied about not talking to his son about his business dealings. August 28, 2019 Then-Presidential Candidate Joe Biden: “First of all, I have never discussed with my son, or my brother, or anyone else, anything having to do with their businesses, period. What I will do is the same thing we did in our administration. There will be an absolute wall between the personal and private, and the government. There wasn’t any hint of scandal at all when we were there. And I will impose the same kind of strict, strict rules. That is why I have never talked with my son or my brother, or anyone else in the distant family about their business interests, period.” September 21, 2019 Reporter: “Have you ever spoken to your son about his overseas business dealings?” Joe Biden: “I’ve never spoken to my son about his overseas business dealings.” October 4, 2019 Reporter: “Excuse me. There was a photo of you golfing with your son Hunter and his business partner Devon Archer. Do you stand by your statement that you did not discuss any of your son’s overseas business dealings?” Joe Biden: “Yes, I stand by that statement.” October 9, 2019 Joe Biden: “I don’t discuss business with my son. I didn’t know that was the case when in fact I found out after the fact. And I don’t discuss things with my son or my family because I don’t want to have any knowledge of any, I don’t want to be accused of well you talk with your son, you talk with your whomever.” October 15, 2019 Joe Biden: “I never discussed a single thing with my son about anything having do with Ukraine. No one has indicated I have. We’ve always kept everything separate.” October 16, 2019 Joe Biden: “I never discussed with my son anything having to do with what was going on in Ukraine. That’s a fact.” October 27, 2019 Joe Biden: “I’ve never discussed my business or their business, my sons and daughters. And I’ve never discussed them because they know where I have to do my job and that’s it.” October 29, 2019 Joe Biden: “I’ve never discussed my son’s business with him.” April 5, 2022 Reporter: “The President has said that he never spoke to his son about his overseas business dealings. Is that still the case?” Jen Psaki: “Yes.” June 26, 2023 Reporter: “Did you lie about never speaking to Hunter about his business dealings?” President Biden: “No.” August 9, 2023 Reporter: “There’s this testimony now where one of your son’s former business associates is claiming that you were on speakerphone a lot with them talking business. Is that what?” President Biden: “I never talked business with anybody, and I knew you’d have a lousy question.” FACT: Evidence reveals then-Vice President Biden spoke, dined, and had coffee with Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates. The FBI’s recorded interview with Rob Walker, a Biden family associate, also reveals Joe Biden attended a meeting about CEFC, a Chinese entity. Additionally, Hunter Biden alleged his father was in the room when he demanded payment from a CEFC associate. Then-Vice President Biden dined with corrupt oligarchs who funneled millions to Hunter Biden. Then-Vice President Biden spoke on speakerphone with Hunter Biden’s business associates over 20 times. Democrats would have Americans believe that these phone calls then-Vice President Biden took with business associates were simply to discuss the weather. Joe Biden attended a CEFC meeting. Hunter Biden claimed Joe Biden was in the room when he demanded payment from a CEFC associate. Joe Biden lied about his family receiving over $1 million in payments from China through an associate. March 20, 2023 Reporter: “Any reaction to House GOP’s memo about your family’s dealings […] revealing that Hunter Biden’s business associates sent over $1 million to three of your family members?” President Biden: “That’s not true.” FACT: The House Oversight Committee detailed in its first bank records memorandum, released on March 16, 2023, that three Biden family members – Hunter Biden, James Biden, Hallie Biden, and an unknown Biden – and their companies received over $1.3 million in payments from a Chinese company through a third party. Joe Biden lied about Hunter Biden making money from China. October 22, 2020 Joe Biden: “My son has not made money, in terms of thing about, what are you talking about? China. The only guy who made money in China is [President Trump].” FACT: The House Oversight Committee detailed in its second bank records memorandum how Hunter Biden and other members of the Biden family received millions from Chinese nationals and companies with significant ties to Chinese intelligence and the Chinese Communist Party. Joe Biden lied about his son’s business dealings being ethical. October 22, 2020 Moderator: “There have been questions about the work your son has done in China and for a Ukrainian energy company when you were vice president. In retrospect, was anything about those relationships inappropriate or unethical?” Joe Biden: “Nothing was unethical.” FACT: During a transcribed interview with Devon Archer – Hunter Biden’s former business partner – Archer described how Joe Biden was “the brand” and was used to send “signals” of power, access, and influence to enrich the Biden family. Devon Archer confirmed Joe Biden was “the brand” and he brought the most value to “the brand.” Devon Archer admitted the value of adding Hunter Biden to the Burisma board was it “sent the right signals” and “a lot of it’s about opening doors, you know, globally in D.C.” Archer stated Burisma would have gone out of business if not for “the brand.” Burisma executives requested Hunter Biden to get “help from D.C.” to address “government pressure” and were aware Hunter had a “very powerful name.” During a media interview, Devon Archer responded to claims that there was no corruption, and that Joe Biden had no role whatsoever in Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings or knowledge of it. “That’s categorically false.” Joe Biden lied about his son doing nothing wrong. October 27, 2019 Joe Biden: “And it turns out, [Hunter] didn’t do a single thing wrong as everybody has investigated.” December 8, 2019 Reporter: “So you think that everything that happened was kosher?” Joe Biden: “You know that there’s not one single bit of evidence. Not one little, tiny bit to suggest that anything done was wrong.” FACT: During the failed change of plea hearing, Hunter Biden was asked by the Judge about some of the facts surrounding his criminal conduct. IRS whistleblowers also reveal how Hunter Biden potentially committed other felonies. Related The Overview ICYMI Comer on Hannity: Archer Confirms Joe Biden Lied When He Denied Knowledge of Hunter Biden Business Dealings August 1, 2023 The Overview Comer on ABC’s “This Week”: We Need Stronger Ethics and Disclosure Laws to Prevent the Biden Family from Selling Access February 12, 2023 The Overview Comer in WSJ: Get Ready for Republican Oversight December 12, 2022 The Overview ICYMI: Comer Joins Sunday Morning Futures, Discusses Probe into President Biden’s Energy Crisis, Twitter’s Censorship, and Biden Family’s Influence Peddling December 5, 2022 About Chairman James Comer Full Committee Rules Committee Activity Calendar Hearings Letters Markups Reports Forums Roundtables

NEWS Dealers Are Turning Away EV Inventory: Report Electric vehicle sales are beginning to plateau as the demand from early adopters is satisfied By Ryan Erik King PublishedYesterday Comments (301) Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg (Getty Images) America’s major manufacturers have made it clear that electric vehicles haven’t been as profitable as hoped. Ford has stated they expected to lose $4.5 billion on their electric vehicle divisions this year. Detroit’s automakers knew that they were going to lose money in these early years of production, just not that much money. Now, dealers are refusing EV deliveries to avoid having cars they can’t move off their lots. Insider reports that some dealers don’t want new electric vehicle deliveries. Scott Kunes, the chief operating officer of Kunes Auto and RV Group told the website that his company has “turned away EV inventory.” The dealers have pointed to a lack of demand for less-than-affluent customers. The wave of early adopters willing to spend to get their hands on an electric vehicle has faded, but cost-conscious consumers are apprehensive about making the transition. Kunes noted that automakers are asking dealers to make a significant investment in EVs and the dealers want to see a return on their investment. EV sales are starting to plateau as the demand from early adopters has seemingly been satisfied. The conversations in showrooms are now not just about higher prices but about the lifestyle changes tied to electric vehicles.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12442875/Hunter-Biden-moves-new-Malibu-home-Secret-Service-door.html

You mean my own money given back to me?

Biden’s food stamp expansion linked to 15% jump in grocery prices: study By Josh Christenson August 24, 2023 12:40pm Anti-work, pro-welfare Democrats are in a food-stamp fury over attempts to cut costs A push by the Biden administration to increase food stamp benefits to the tune of $1 trillion could be responsible for a 15% rise in prices at the grocery store, according to a government watchdog report. The Department of Agriculture rolled out revised nutritional standards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2021 that expanded the program by 27% on average from pre-COVID pandemic levels, the Foundation for Government Accountability found. Overall spending on the program more than doubled between 2019 and 2022, going from $4.5 billion in 2019 to $11 billion in 2022, a study released Thursday by the government accountability group shows. The spending hit $8.6 billion in March 2023, despite some emergency allotments having expired, and is expected to rise by 5.8% over the course of the year. The expansion is projected to cost US taxpayers more than $1 trillion over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The increase in spending on food stamps has fueled a rise in grocery prices and contributed to high inflation, the group says. “USDA cooked their books to hike food stamp benefits by 27% — the largest permanent increase in program history. And they bypassed Congress to do it,” Jonathan Ingram, Vice President of Policy and Research at the Foundation for Government Accountability, told Fox News, which first reported on the study. “Data show the Biden administration’s overreach led to massive spikes in grocery prices. They’re feeding inflation, not stopping hunger.” In 2021, the Biden administration expanded federal food benefits by roughly 25% from pre-COVID pandemic levels. Getty Images The study cited retail scanner data from the World Bank following the Great Recession of 2008 that found food prices go up 1% for each 12.5% hike in per capita food stamp spending. “Put another way: Food prices increase by one percent for every 12.5 percent increase in food stamp spending,” the study said. The prices of margarine and eggs increased by more than 50% between December 2019 and March 2023, according to Labor Department data reviewed by the group. The price of frozen vegetables rose by 36%. The Foundation For Government Accountability also estimated that Congress could claw back more than $193 billion in taxpayer funds if lawmakers repealed Biden’s food stamp expansion. Overall spending on SNAP more than doubled between 2019 and 2022. Christopher Sadowski The Foundation for Government Accountability argued that the increased spending on food stamps has helped fuel food price hikes. Getty Images Food stamp spending is likely to take center stage in Congress’ expectedbattle over reauthorizing the Farm Bill, which sets a range of spending from food benefits for urban populations to rural broadband. Republicans are pushing to rein in SNAP spending, while Democrats are wary – particularly after striking a deal with House Republicans to implement work requirements for some food stamp beneficiaries, a condition of raising the federal debt limit earlier this year.

Tech Breakthrough Makes $2.5 Trillion Hydrogen Boom Possible The U.S. government has announced a proposed $7 billion (for starters) on desperately needed breakthroughs in clean hydrogen production. The Department of Energy’s (DoE) biggest bet is on nuclear power plants, which they are hoping to convert into North America’s premier clean hydrogen producers. Those billions of dollars are being poured into technological innovation, lowering costs and scaling up the production of clean hydrogen, including through the use of nuclear power plants in New York, Ohio, Minnesota and Arizona. For now, the majority of hydrogen in the United States is produced by natural gas reforming in large central plants—an important step in the energy transition. The end goal, however, is to produce hydrogen without creating carbon emissions, and that’s what the federal government’s $ 7 billion spend is all about. At four nuclear plants across the country, scientists are trying to perfect a process called “electrolysis” to create pure, clean hydrogen. The process involves splitting water into pure hydrogen and oxygen using high temperature electrolyzers. For now, however, the process is prohibitively expensive and energy intensive. That could make this recent breakthrough all the more significant … GH Power has developed a unique renewable energy technology that uses exothermic reactions to create three highly sought-after green outputs: hydrogen, alumina (aluminum oxide) and exothermic heat, killing three birds with one high-tech stone. The hydrogen produced by the modular version of GH Power’s 2MW reactor is pure and clean, with zero emissions, zero carbon and zero waste, using only 2 inputs (recycled aluminum and water). GH Power has been developing the new type of reaction for hydrogen production over the past 7 years, and now it’s gearing up to flip the switch on the first commercial reactor of its kind in Hamilton Ontario, Canada. Flipping the switch on this new reactor comes at a critical juncture in the global energy transition. The Hydrogen Council estimates that hydrogen will represent 18% of all energy delivered to end users by 2050, avoiding 6 gigatonnes of carbon emissions annually and turning around an approximated $2.5 trillion in annual sales (not to mention creating 30 million jobs globally). VISUALIZING A FUTURE POWERED BY CLEAN HYDROGEN GH Power’s reactor is self-sustaining, zero emission and is a net producer of energy for consumption. It’s 100% clean and modular, which means it can be assembled on site to power North America’s industries for the first time with clean energy and cost competitive with conventional fossil fuels. It also produces green hydrogen, exothermic heat, as well as highly valuable green alumina, which has numerous commercial applications used for everything from lithium-ion batteries and LED lighting to semiconductor production. The GH Power process is proprietary and breakthrough: GH Power is planning to develop a plant which produces 11,700 Tonnes of green hydrogen per year to fuel 30 MW combined cycle plant with a net output of 27 MW. For now, the DoE puts the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable energy at about $5 per kilogram, which is about 3X higher than the price of producing hydrogen from natural gas. The DoE’s goal is to see clean hydrogen production costs decline by 80% to $1 per kilogram in a decade. By the company’s estimates, GH Power’s reactor is already 60% cheaper than producing hydrogen by electrolysis, and it is a net producer of electricity to the grid. Its green alumina co-product production costs are also over 85% cheaper than the most commonly used processes currently used for alumina production that rely on hydrochloric acid leaching and hydrolysis for alumina production. This could be a game changer in the decarbonization of the critical sector. Finally, GH Power’s base 27MW net output plant design is forecast to produce a carbon offset of 1.2 million tonnes annually (based on displacing a coal-fired plant the same size) The company has also had successful tests using scrap steel (iron) as another metal fuel for hydrogen generation. The use of recycled metals provides a scalable solution with a much lower costs basis at under a $1/kg hydrogen. Scrap iron is the most widely available metal fuel in most markets. Not only is this a cost breakthrough, but it is a proprietary technology that embraces the idea of a circular economy with zero emissions. The process uses recycled scrap aluminum as the key input. That aluminum is then mixed with water through a proprietary reactor designed to continuously operate to produce hydrogen, alumina and exothermic heat (power) with zero emissions. Scrap or recycled aluminum is widely available in almost every market, and can be found for as little as $1.50/kg. It’s a new technology that can run full circle from using recyclable materials to help other companies, organizations, and industries to meet their own net-zero commitments. And it’s all modular and brings the energy to within the last mile of the energy user. For hydrogen, it could be a huge competitive advantage to be able to build a plant right where it’s needed, without massive hydrogen storage facilities and without transportation needs. FLIPPING THE SWITCH ON THE FIRST REACTOR GH Power and its team of engineers have already completed Phase 1 testing of their 2MW reactor in Hamilton, Ontario, and Phase 2 testing began on June 30th. Next step is to move into commercial operations and 24-hour continuous operations. Revenue generation is forecast to begin in the fourth quarter, and then the future is all about scaling up from 2MW reactors to a 27MW Net Output power solution. The scaled-up 27 Net Output MW version of this reactor, planned for the near future, will produce the same three green outputs which can be blended with natural gas in a turbine. This could allow GH Power’s solution to integrate with existing natural gas power plants and allow companies to utilize existing assets while making a serious reduction in CO2 emissions. The world needs 520 million tonnes of hydrogen to achieve net-zero targets by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Given the current state of advancement with electrolysis for producing hydrogen and the associated costs, we won’t make that goal without alternative breakthroughs such as GH Power’s. And because this new reactor aims to produce three green outputs, the contributions to zero-emissions goals should be compounded far beyond the individual numbers. This award-winning technology is the result of seven years of painstaking research by world-class scientists and engineers, led by GH Power CEO Dave White, a veteran engineer in the power generation space. Combined, the GH Power team has, has well over a century of power generation experience in the design, build and operation of power plants, refineries, and other energy infrastructure. Chief Engineer Ken Stewart has been designing and managing thermal power plant and petrochemical processes for over four decades and across eight different power plants in North America. COO Gary Grahn brings to the table 25 years of international energy experience, including in oil, gas, minerals, metals and utilities, and CFO Anand Patel contributes a decade of real asset capital markets experience, with over $4 billion in completed transactions, including for renewable energy giant Brookfield Asset Management. Finally, project development director Mike Miller offers more than 35 years of experience infrastructure, private equity and development for top companies along the energy supply chain, such as giant NextEra Energy. GH Power has been working closely with Carleton University and is the recipient of a $2.2-million grant from a joint German-Canadian government program as part of Canada’s alliance with Germany to bolster its hydrogen strategy. It’s a feather in Canada’s cap as the country seeks to become a top global supplier of clean hydrogen with a transatlantic supply chain. The idea itself is in line with what world-renowned physicist Neil de Grasse Tyson calls the ‘cosmic perspective.’ Large-scale green hydrogen projects in existence today are only as clean as the energy required to produce them and only as plausible as the cost required to get to the end game. “The only practical solution for society to reduce carbon emissions is to transition from 100% fossil fuels to cleaner tech,” and one of the steps in tackling this is to blend cost-competitive green hydrogen with fossil fuels and ramp up the hydrogen content whenever possible,” noted Dave White, GH Power CEO. Ballard Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:BLDP) has firmly established its presence in the vanguard of the fuel cell revolution. Their pioneering proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology is powering various transportation sectors, ranging from buses to trains. This makes Ballard not just a producer, but an influencer, guiding the green transit narrative globally. For investors, the scope of Ballard's influence translates into potential growth. With the increasing emphasis on sustainable energy and cleaner modes of transportation, Ballard’s technology is likely to see an uptick in demand. The broader vision of Ballard is shaping the industry's future trajectory. Investors looking to align with a forward-looking company would find Ballard’s approach and ethos resonating with global sustainability goals. FuelCell Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FCEL) stands out as a force of change in the stationary fuel cell power plant market. Their focus on distributed power generation means they're addressing the critical need for decentralized, efficient energy sources. Their products are engineered with a balance of commercial viability and environmental responsibility. This dual approach makes their solutions attractive in a market that demands both profitability and sustainability. For investors, FuelCell Energy presents an opportunity that's grounded in present needs and future potential. Their dedication to curbing emissions while improving energy efficiency aligns with global shifts, promising potential returns and impact. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is redefining the fuel cell landscape with their innovative solid oxide fuel cells. Designed for on-site electricity generation, their products aim to tackle inefficiencies associated with centralized energy distribution. This vision of decentralized power generation is crucial in an era where energy security and efficiency are paramount. By providing businesses and communities control over their power sources, Bloom offers a solution that's both innovative and timely. Bloom represents more than just a tech company. It's a glimpse into the future of energy. Their relentless focus on technological advancement and market responsiveness makes them a promising contender in the renewable energy sector. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) innovative hydrogen fuel cell systems are carving a new path in the green energy sector. Their solutions, aimed at replacing conventional batteries, mark a transformative shift in energy storage and application. Their ambition reaches beyond mere product development. With a mission to redesign the energy value chain, they're reimagining how industries approach power and sustainability. This comprehensive vision indicates a long-term strategic plan, appealing to forward-thinking investors. The commitment Plug Power demonstrates toward a sustainable energy future makes it a critical player in the hydrogen space. As industries transition, investors can anticipate a rising demand for Plug Power’s trailblazing solutions. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD) isn't new to the industrial gas scene. Yet, their dive into the hydrogen sector is indicative of their ability to innovate and adapt. By creating integrated hydrogen systems, they're looking at the bigger picture of a sustainable energy ecosystem. Their vast experience gives them an edge. Not many companies can claim expertise in both production and distribution. With hydrogen poised to be a key player in future energy scenarios, their end-to-end solutions offer reliability and scalability. Air Products and Chemicals presents a compelling narrative in the hydrogen story. Backing a company with both heritage and foresight can be a lucrative move, especially when the global momentum is tilting towards hydrogen. Linde plc (NYSE:LIN), with its extensive history in the industrial gas domain, is making commendable strides in the hydrogen space. Their approach is holistic, focusing on every aspect from production to infrastructure, underscoring a commitment that feels both deep and genuine. Their existing global footprint offers them an advantage. They're not just producing hydrogen; they're setting up infrastructure, partnering on projects, and engaging in R&D to push the envelope further. Linde offers stability and innovation in equal measure for investors. Their vast experience combined with a proactive approach to the hydrogen revolution paints a picture of steady growth and visionary leadership. Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) might be renowned for its engines and power solutions, but its foray into hydrogen showcases adaptability and vision. They're not just adding a new product line; they're rethinking the future of transportation and power. Their blended approach is their strength. By marrying their traditional product offerings with innovative hydrogen solutions, they're setting themselves up as a one-stop-shop for energy needs across the board. Investors eyeing Cummins will see a legacy brand that's refusing to rest on its laurels. Instead, Cummins is evolving, making it an attractive proposition for those looking for both stability and growth potential. Shell's (NYSE:SHEL) transition narrative is both fascinating and instructive. Moving from a traditional oil major to a diversified energy company, their hydrogen initiatives reflect a broader shift towards sustainability and innovation. Their projects in the hydrogen domain, from refueling stations to research collaborations, indicate a comprehensive and future-ready strategy. Shell's pivot towards hydrogen is not an afterthought; it's an integral part of their future roadmap. For investors, Shell offers a dual advantage. The stability and robustness of an established energy giant, combined with the agility and foresight of a green tech firm, make it an enticing option in a volatile energy market. BP's (NYSE:BP) rebranding from 'British Petroleum' to 'Beyond Petroleum' is symbolic of its evolution. Once a stalwart of the traditional energy sector, it's now championing the green energy revolution, with hydrogen being a key focus. Their endeavors in hydrogen, be it through investments or partnerships, showcase a progressive mindset. By positioning hydrogen as a cornerstone of their future growth strategy, they're aligning with global sustainability goals. Investors considering BP are not just looking at an energy company; they're looking at a future-focused entity that’s reinventing itself. Their commitment to hydrogen signals long-term growth potential and a readiness to shape the energy landscape of tomorrow. By. James Stafford

Saw a hat today which said "when I die don't let me vote Democrat"

EVs are running out of customers — and some dealers don't want them anymore Alexa St. John and Nora Naughton Ford F-150 Lightning vehicles. Ford More dealers are saying they have to turn away electric vehicles as demand cools. Without early adopters, EVs are a tougher sell. As EV growth cools, dealers are the ones left in the lurch. More electric vehicles are being pumped out of car factories than ever before — but some dealers don't want them. Electric-car inventory has been piling up on dealership lots this year as companies up their EV production, leading some dealers to say enough is enough. Some are telling automakers they don't want any more until they can sell what's sitting, several dealers told Insider. "We have turned away EV inventory," said Scott Kunes, the chief operating officer of Kunes Auto and RV Group, which sells Detroit brands as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi in the Midwest. "We need to ensure that we have a good turn on it." Automakers are "asking us to make a large investment," Kunes added, "and we're just wanting to see some return on that investment." Plug-in-vehicle availability is increasing rapidly, a sign the EV-adoption growth curve is about to hit a serious slowdown. A switch from enthusiastic and wealthy early adopters to more apprehensive and budget-minded car shoppers is throwing the electric-car transition for a loop, forcing car companies to change their outlooks and pull back on ambitious EV production goals. "It's not just that these vehicles are expensive — which they are. We're talking about a much more nuanced lifestyle change," said Sam Fiorani, the vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions. He pointed to differences in the EV ownership experience, including charging and range anxiety, as stoppers for many buyers. "It's hard for the average customer to make that leap while spending an extra $10,000," Fiorani said. EVs have gone from shortages to near oversupply Car shoppers can find plenty of electric options on dealership lots — while there was about 54 days' supply of vehicle inventory overall at dealerships earlier this summer, EV inventory was nearly double that. That's an about-face from the past several years, when it has often been difficult to even find an EV to test-drive, let alone take home and buy. Automakers weren't yet producing EVs at scale, meaning supply was limited, and customers sat on long waiting lists just to get their hands on one. All of those challenges created a lot of hype and an apparent supply-and-demand crunch. While the overall share of EVs in the US market is low — about 6% — it has grown rapidly in the past few years as hype for these vehicles heightened and brands such as Tesla made electric cars a status symbol. Today, EV inventory isn't the problem. Automakers are shoring up their factories to churn more of these cars out. But demand isn't growing at the same pace. Even with record EV sales month after month, sales are plateauing as automakers try to target buyers beyond the early adopters. As a result, one East Coast Ford dealer previously told Insider they were only declining allocation of electric cars from the automaker. Another in the Midwest said Lightning orders were piling up uncompleted, leaving those customers with time to pick a different EV. One Hyundai dealer on the West Coast said they were also passing on EV-specific allocation, while another Hyundai dealer told Insider he anticipated having to turn away EVs soon. Adam Lee, the chairman of the board at Lee Auto Malls in Maine, said he was still taking all the EVs he could get, but his electric Toyotas were the slowest to sell. "The only Toyotas I have that aren't presold are the electric ones, the bZ4X, and that's a little bit of a challenge," Lee said. In the EV plateau, dealers are left in the lurch In this round of growing pains for the electric-car market, dealers are set up for the most trouble. Car companies are likely to continue churning out the EVs they promised to investors, leaving dealers to figure out how to sell them to a new set of customers. But the savviest executives will heed this first warning from dealers about where the demand pendulum is swinging, Karl Brauer, an automotive analyst for iSeeCars, previously told Insider. "Dealers know in real time with real-time feedback what the market is doing," he said. "They have always acted as the first warning lights on the dash for the automotive industry.

I used to pull a tandem axle sled trailer with 4 sleds behind a 1977 Oldmobile 88.

Yes, you win most FS member stupid award.

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Liberal fake news website.

Fact Check: Are Donald Trump and Melania Getting Divorced? BY TOM NORTON ON 8/16/23 AT 7:12 AM EDT Donald Trump's indictment in Georgia this week over alleged attempts to overturn results from the 2020 election has yet again exposed the former president to legal challenges that could harm his chances of a White House return. The 98-page indictment spurred by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation includes charges against Trump and others under the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. In total, there are 41 charges connected to the criminal indictment. The former president denies any wrongdoing. In the lead-up to the grand jury indictment this week, rumors of other legal woes began breaking through online including suggestions the former president could be handed divorce papers from Melania Trump. Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida. Rumors have sprung up online alleging that Melania Trump was planning to divorce the former presidentJOE RAEDLE/GETTY IMAGES The Claim A post on X, formerly Twitter, by @PopularLiberal, on August 11, 2023, viewed more than 770,000 times, said: "It appears that leaked emails have revealed Melania Trump's apparent threats of divorce towards Donald Trump, along with her inquiries about his pension and the terms she would be entitled to in a $2 billion divorce settlement." The tweet also includes a video that repeats these lines and adds: "Apparently, as I said, she's left him. It's over." The Facts This allegation appears to be based on a misquote of a gossip article, which itself is based on unverified and anonymous quotes The social posts are a near-verbatim copy of an article published by gossip site Radar on August 8, 2023. However, that article does not say that emails have leaked and bases its claims entirely on unnamed sources. It states how a number of "insiders" claim Melania Trump was anxious about the possibility that her personal emails could be leaked in a subpoena. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg recently attempted to subpoena her messages as part of the indictment against Trump over alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The request was quashed by Judge Juan Merchan for being too broad, reported CBS News. One anonymous source told Radar that Melania Trump had "likely written multiple emails to counsel asking for guidance on her rights if her husband is convicted on all these charges and if she should use whatever she knows to squeeze him in divorce court." Another source was quoted as saying "blistering email exchanges between the first lady and the president focused on his seeming betrayal, her lack of trust and her desire to pursue a divorce." And another reportedly added: "If these emails were to go public, it would rip the Band-Aid off Donald and Melania's marriage, and almost certainly drive her into divorce court!" None of these anonymous quotes were verified with further evidence. Radar, unlike the posts on X, does not say that the emails have been leaked or have revealed details of a divorce settlement. Although the headline of the article may suggest the emails have already been revealed, the copy shows no such messages have been published yet. Crucially, outside of the story and social media speculation, there is no verifiable evidence, such as court filings, that shows the couple is getting or planning to get divorced. While we cannot rule out behind-the-scenes discussions, there is simply no concrete proof that the pair are splitting, as is speculated online.

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MC's so stupid he didn't realise Trump was teasing about fleeing to Russia.

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