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It's just fear-mongering to suggest that selling beer and wine at corner stores and gas stations will lead to anarchy. They already sell Tobacco and have to comply with all the hoops that come with selling those products. No one is stopping shop-lifting at the LCBO.

I'm not much of a beer or wine drinker. My drink of choice is Rye or Bourbon. I always go to the LCBO, I have one very close to me. The LCBO stores will still be able to compete with selection and liquor in large bottles.

False Flag!

The irony is that the deal wasn't even about the LCBO. Their business model wasn't changing. Are SAQs closing enmasse in Quebec? DoFo bought out the same type of big corporations from running the Beer Store's monopoly on selling anything more than a 6-pack. The LCBO union is also angry that these new coolers made with liqour will be included in the items that can be sold at private retailers. They want that potential money all to themselves. This is all about a Monopoly stamping its feet that they may need to face some competition. All the while consumers are finding new ways to purchase alcohol. Buying from the source is always a good option.

The price is already kept high for "Social Responsibility" sake. You can buy an alcohol from the source and still pay the same or more than at the LCBO because it's mandated.

The Gay community is not shoving their lifestyle down the throat the "community". People don't have to attend. Parades like this have been happening for four decades now. Kids, by and large, tend to dress more modestly these days in my experience. The real story about this parade is how a handful of Hamas supporters could shut the whole thing down.

I would agree normally. But that's probably how much of the developing world will be getting their hydro for a little while you. But yes. Much of the developed world is leaving it behind.

Well a lot of markets have moved away from Coal, it's not part of the grid in Ontario. Much of Europe also doesn't use coal. I guess if the case can be made that Hydrogen derived from Natural gas is still a lower carbon process than using gasoline, then sure. But you still have to deliver the Hydrogen to a "gas" station. If you do the math on the amount of energy a litre of gasoline represents and how much energy an EV uses, the case can easily be made that the EV uses much less energy, regardless of the source. Google says a litre of gasoline represents about 9 kwh of energy. Even the biggest EVs only have a battery that's around 100 kwh. So what 10 litres of gas? Even the smallest ICE vehicles needs 20-30 litres of gas for a decent range.

What I'm saying is, at least with Hydrogen, It's a cart before horse scenario. The priority is making renewable energy more widespread. There's no point in making hydrogen with coal-powered electricity. I read somewhere that Spain could be the new hub for Hydrogen production because of their ability to generate lots of solar energy.

Not a Provincial issue. But . . . JT is SOOOOO Screwed!

The main problem with Hydrogen is that it's pointless if it can't be made without green energy. It's quite energy intensive to make Hydrogen.

I'm sure a dealership or distribution needs a cut. But still $20k US for a pretty good EV is bonkers. Slave labour FTW I guess.

Walmarts can already sell beer, wine and mixed cocktails. Bottles of liqour will be the domain of the LCBO for awhile. And I don't actually mind that. Their selection is good. But sometimes someone wants to get a 6-pack at 9pm on a Saturday at the Mac's Milk (or whatever it's called now).

The specs are insane, for sure. https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/byd/yuan-ev/?view=props

Capitalism FTW. Cars last 10+ years. Don't need maintenance more than one or two a year. Everything is automatic. They have to make their money somehow.

Now that's becoming a rarity as well. Automakers are making it very difficult to tinker with your own car. I remember my last fully ICE car kept giving my the Check Engine Light for a knock sensor. I don't miss those days. But even on my EV, I'm able to replace my own Cabin Air filter 😆

Using a New York Times link behind a paywall reporting this is funny to me.

I guess if your NEMA 40 plug is outside that would be an issue. Mine is in my garage and the cord is run under the garage door. It's sturdy enough that the weight of the garage doesn't damage it. They're also weather proof. One of the features EVs have is that they lock the charger when in use so it's impossible to unplug the charger from the car when in use. The only way is to shut off the charger from the car or the source. And uplugging the charger from the wall while in use isn't all that safe as it's got 30 amps running through it. The safe method is to shut down the charging session from the car. An EV is a car. I had an issue where the alarm went off at night and the electronics thought the door was open. It turned out to be a faulty door latch. So not something that couldn't happen with a modern ICE vehicle. I had an issue with coolant needing to be replaced, that was covered under warrant. I've also changed tires. So there are maintenance costs. But I don't have to regularly get fluid replaced and the brakes get far less usage due to the regenerative breaking.

The opinions of the people talking right now don't matter. Ultimately the idea of having a Convicted Felon as POTUS is a decision swing voters will make. And we likely won't know how they feel until the election. Polling has proven over and over again to be quite inexact in the United States. Trump leading in the polls is likely more to do with inflation. The same reason JT is on the ropes. The US economy is rebounding quite nicely however.

The charger is just the tool to get the electricity in the car. The "actual" charger is in the car. Most of the cost of a charger is for the heavy duty cables. This video explains it well. You need the electrician to get a proper Nema 40 plug installed. These expensive chargers are overkill as all the charging information comes from the car.

That's counterintuitive. The other Federal cases likely won't see a trial before the election. It's been a critique of the current AG, that he's taken way to long to bring the other charges forward. And it was Barr who declined to pursue Trump back in 2018 when he was named a co-conspirator in this hush money affair. Only Michael Cohen faced consequences.

Actually the condos electrical costs are a separate line item on the Condo's budget for things like street lights etc. You're such an angry man. I'm telling you my experience. I think you're confusing Condos with Condo buildings that share electrical connections. A cap on electrical usage has never been communicated.

I have my own Meter and Circuit breaker. I could run my AC 24/7 at 16 degrees and use more electricity than I do when using my EV. What could the Condo board say about that? I would still have to pay the Hydro provider.

I live in a Condo Townhome. I deal directly with the electricity provider. If needed to up the amperage, why would I have to consult with them. Now if I wanted to install Solar panels, that's another story. Like I repeatedly mention, these aren't cookie cutter scenarios. Some people have ample access to charging, some don't and the ability for an EV to be practical for them is contingent on that. Reading comprehension issues? I said a Nema 40 plug and a charger (3rd time I've said it). Now if getting a Nema 40 charger in your garage or close enough for your car costs several thousands of dollars, that sucks. But don't act like it's typical. Even if it cost $2,000, that's a capital investment in your home that will make it more valuable as EVs become more common.

If you have a Nema 40 plug, what's stopping anyone? It's the same electrical outlet as a dryer and oven. As long as the circuit can handle 30 amps. If there's shared electricity then sure, that can't happen. But very few Condos are inclusive of Electricity anymore. I said a Nema 40 and a $300 charger. I know a Tesla owner that runs a charger from a Dryer outlet. It cost me $400 to get my electrical work done. Well worth it now that my house can accommodate an EV in the future. Having to stop an extra 15 minutes on a roadtrip is a "serious" problem? Having to plan your trips is a serious problem? Your anxieties put aside, you'll continue to see more EVs on the road and the tech Is quickly getting "there". I can provide many theories why I think EV sales are dropping. The main one being the cost of driving any car. Dealers couldn't keep EVs on the lot and then consumers found out they couldn't get a 2% loan anymore.