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Lithium Ion Batteries and GEVs: False Gods for the New Millennium

If you can afford the six digit cost for the car, what's another $1700.00?


On Dec 02 08:45 AM thotdoc wrote:

> Porsche just announced a lithium-ion battery for their race cars
> that are driven on the stret; GT-3, etc.
>
> It costs $1700.00 and will not start the car when the temperature
> is below 32 degrees. They also give you a regular battery for those
> times that you need it. So, you get to the track and take out the
> regular battery and save 22 pounds.
>
> I don't know where the battery is in new Porsches. Perhaps in the
> front to equalize weight. That would save the problems with overheating
> the battery.
>
> They do say that it will recycle more times. But, recycling is not
> really an issue in any battery I've ever used.
>
> $1700 and not really usable in winter.

How's the Economy Doing? November's 'Look Under the Hood'

Straightforward summary on transports and demand. The government has forgotten that stimulus is supposed to help the jobs environment. Instead we have a GDP based on government spending which only increases our debts. Look to Asia for growth.

U.S. Handling of Financial Crisis - A Less Optimistic View

Another good thought-provoking article.
Obama clearly reflects all the ideals of those with whom he chooses to associate. The only change we'll get from this administration is European socialism and mediocre standards for all.

Charlie Gasparino: Another Crash 'Has to Happen Again'

Hopefully the role of government spawned by the CRA act of 1979, the implied guarantees of the FHA, and the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac interactions with the likes of Barney, Chris, and Charlie are in that book as well.

Upside GDP Surprise: Misleading

Its really all about the focus and management and product of the three companies. Each is a category "killer." GOOG eats everyone's lunch in advertising and open network, AAPL has the most desired "tech" gadgets,
and AMZN is more efficient at selling product than the brick and mortar stores against which it competes.


On Nov 01 01:15 PM Angel Martin wrote:

> I have a question that as of yet none of the mega-bears (Uber-bears?)
> have been able to answer:
>
> if it's all so awful, how are GOOG, AAPL and AMZN able to achieve
> yr/yr revenue growth?

Sustainable Recovery with 530,000 Weekly Claims?

Those numbers are irrelevant in that they do not account for the fed policy in place at the time. Lower taxes, business friendly climate, etc.
Was it called Reagonomics?


On Oct 30 10:29 AM thiazole wrote:

> The official end of the 1982 recession was Nov 1982. And it was
> obviously sustainable since we saw very strong growth afterward for
> most of the next 9 years. So if you are correct, then that SMALLER
> labor pool back then would be even MORE devistated by these kinds
> of numbers. Yet, those kinds of number persisted well into 1983
> as can be seen below (data obtained from research.stlouisfed.or...).
>
>
> 1982-11-06 626250
> 1982-11-13 612000
> 1982-11-20 600500
> 1982-11-27 594250
> 1982-12-04 586250
> 1982-12-11 569750
> 1982-12-18 554500
> 1982-12-25 523750
> 1983-01-01 518000
> 1983-01-08 512250
> 1983-01-15 503000
> 1983-01-22 500500
> 1983-01-29 492750
> 1983-02-05 490500
> 1983-02-12 492250
> 1983-02-19 494250
> 1983-02-26 488750
> 1983-03-05 487250
> 1983-03-12 484500
> 1983-03-19 480250
> 1983-03-26 480250
> 1983-04-02 479250
> 1983-04-09 484500
> 1983-04-16 495750
> 1983-04-23 497500
> 1983-04-30 497250
> 1983-05-07 496750
> 1983-05-14 484000

Shining a Light on Solar Opportunities

Thanks for pointing out that which the enviro-radicals refuse to debate. So many of them have found a new god to worship that they have no tolerance to opposing views.


On Oct 03 10:50 AM cyndikus wrote:

> Carbon dioxide does not cause global warming. Whistleblower magazine
> has compiled all of the best data and has presented it in common
> terminology,
>
> shop.wnd.com/store/ite....
>
> Everyone should read it, all of the science is referenced and verifiable.
>
> If you can believe the UN Scientist at the IPCC (there are only 52
> who published the Al Gore Nobel Peace Prize) would push the data
> to get the US to slow their economic growth and that our government
> would support it because they would gain billion in taxes, then you
> will grateful you took the time to become informed. Over 30,000 US
> scientist have signed a petition and sent it to Congress to tell
> them don't believe that man made climate change is real.
> German scientist that were part of the IPCC are asking their government
> to debate the "consensus on man made global warming" Get informed
> before it is too late.

Battery Investing for Beginners, Part 3

Good article, way too much common sense for some of the green ideologues that are into the dream of magic changes in energy.

Battery Investing for Beginners

Thanks for repeating this primer. I have followed your articles for some time now, and appreciate any knowledgeable and nonpolitical report on the alternative energy sector.

China Natural Gas: Deeply Undervalued

Apparently enough readers agree with this article to drive the price up about 9% this AM. The early volume is almost at the daily average volume. So at this point it would be wise to sit back and wait for a better price.

China Natural Gas: Deeply Undervalued

Good report, nice pick, will add to my radar list after some DD.

California's Governor Leads the Way for Business-Friendly Green Activism

While all of us would like to see more renewable energy in use everywhere, the mandate laws are really just targets to be missed.
The governator will not be around to take proper credit for the action anyway, but in the short term he has pleased the green masses.

A Personal Perspective on Healthcare Reform

Good article, but I would venture to say that preventive care is not a priority of the young or the poor or the uneducated. I think it is a concern and priority to the older generation with the money and insurance and time to actually participate in such care.
Has a study ever been conducted to actually measure or determine whether this is indeed the case?

Run Up in Crude Prices Outpaces Baltic Dirty Tanker Index

The reference is aimed at the product the ship carries.


On Sep 08 01:17 AM umuculus wrote:

> << Mr. Rosenman >>
>
> I don't know why you named your Index--the "Dirty" Tanker Index.
> Tankers are well maintained. The crews job is to elimininate rusty
> areas and keep the tanker painted to protect from the elements,both
> inside and out. Tankers are better maintained than any other vessel
> class. I should know.I
> sailed on a super tanker for two years.My job was to keep the ship
> looking spic and span and as bright as the day it was launched.

How PHEVs and EVs Will Sabotage America's Drive for Energy Independence

The market can't decide with the government and special interests involved. Subsidies and hype are the determinant factor.


On Aug 26 12:16 PM kmi wrote:

> Considering my wife drives less than 10 miles to work, my wife would
> never need to use gas if we had a Volt. How does the Prius compare
> favorably in that regard as per oil/fuel consumption? I don't understand
> the logic.
>
> Additionally, your whole premise is that we seem to be 'wasting'
> resources on developing PHEVs when we could be investing in HEVs?
> Since the batteries going into non-Priuses could be going into Priuses?
>
>
> Why not let the market determine this?
>