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WWJD
What Would Jesus Drive
There is an interesting intersection of environmental issues and religion. The minister (Dan Smith) at my church may have start the WWJD campaign.
http://www.electrifyingtimes.com/motavalli_jesus_drive.html
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As usual, good show guys!
Myers Motors web site: http://www.myersmotors.com/ NMG based on the Corbin Sparrow web site: http://www.corbinsparrow.com/
Very interesting history on this vehicle! Gives insight to the problems with getting any company, especially an EV company, off the ground. Mr. Myers gives a good, fun interview- very likeable. I am glad they coming out with a two-seater- that seems much more practical to me, and shouldn't add much in the way of size and weight.
And thanks Rick from Houston on information concerning Global Warmning and some of the data behind it-some more food for thought at least. Perhaps I can summarize both the concept of Global Warming and Bo's dietary philosophy- garbage in, garbage out;-)
And, stay safe from Ike this weekend Rick;-)
A sticky 90 degrees for a couple of days in the summer in Massachusetts? Wimps! Shoot- last night, it was a sticky 85 degrees at midnight here in Austin, and we are in the middle of September!
Oh boy. I'm not sure who was more embarassed you or me. I had my face in my hand at the end of the show... Ryan wins the Blend In With Kiwis competition.
As per the email to Ryan and Bo:
American: Can I please have a glass of milk. Kiwi: Ken oi plays hev uh glarse uv muwk. (we don't normally pronounce the L in milk down here)
Great show as always, very informative and amusing.
Cheers from Downunder,
Gav
There is a very good possibility solar panels can last longer than 25 years. According to the Envision the original bell lab panels in the 1950s are still working. I have yet to hear of one failing and many if not all in the 1970s work fine. I would put the average lifespan at 100 years.
Bill,
In general, I would agree with you Silicon Solar panels may last well more than 25 years. However, there will be degradation in output over time.
However, I have seen a huge field of solar panels somewhere in Utah that had all failed. Bascially the seals failed and let moisture into the panels and that was the end of them. So we should not be overconfident. It is a harsh environment out there in the sun, wind, rain, and snow.
Interestingly, the inverters don't have as long a life. The best estimates are 15 years. Fortunately, they are much cheaper than the panels to replace.
Later
John C. Briggs
