Greg
@gbulmoose.bsky.social
Automotive engineer, father, world traveler. Pro-progress, pro-technology, anti-pig butchering
Tesla stock is way over priced. Expecting a 30% haircut over the next 3 weeks. Then earning and watch the bottom fallout. Credit “Freedom” @ Daily Kos for charts.
March 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Tesla stock is way over priced. Expecting a 30% haircut over the next 3 weeks. Then earning and watch the bottom fallout. Credit “Freedom” @ Daily Kos for charts.
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Auto industry could be in for a world of hurt
February 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Auto industry could be in for a world of hurt
According to the EPA, between 2018-2023 Honda fell to the middle of the pack in US fleet fuel economy. Back of napkin calculations have Honda rebounded to about 32.2 mpg in 2024. The big winner will be Toyota though as they should be around 32.5 mpg. (EPA won’t publish 2024 numbers until fall)
January 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
According to the EPA, between 2018-2023 Honda fell to the middle of the pack in US fleet fuel economy. Back of napkin calculations have Honda rebounded to about 32.2 mpg in 2024. The big winner will be Toyota though as they should be around 32.5 mpg. (EPA won’t publish 2024 numbers until fall)
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37-years ago today. Sean Miller to Jerome Lane…
January 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
37-years ago today. Sean Miller to Jerome Lane…
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Is Honda Finally Building The Absurdly Cool Car It Dreamed Up 21 Years Ago? www.theautopian.com/is-honda-fin...
Is Honda Finally Building The Absurdly Cool Car It Dreamed Up 21 Years Ago? - The Autopian
If you've been following recent news from CES, the 2003 Honda Kiwami concept car ought to look more than a little familiar.
www.theautopian.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Is Honda Finally Building The Absurdly Cool Car It Dreamed Up 21 Years Ago? www.theautopian.com/is-honda-fin...
Honda seemingly has tapped into the market of people who are interested in purchasing an EV, but don’t know where to start with charging. If 80% of purchasers are new to EVs, offering a level 2 home charger has to be a decisive incentive.
The best-selling General Motors EV of 2024 wasn't a Chevy, a Cadillac or a GMC.
It was a Honda. The Prologue EV turned out to be the surprise hit of the year, often for first-time electric buyers.
Our full report here: insideevs.com/news/746249/...
It was a Honda. The Prologue EV turned out to be the surprise hit of the year, often for first-time electric buyers.
Our full report here: insideevs.com/news/746249/...
The Honda Prologue Was The Surprise EV Hit Of 2024
Oh, and the Prologue was also the best-selling General Motors electric vehicle, too.
insideevs.com
January 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Honda seemingly has tapped into the market of people who are interested in purchasing an EV, but don’t know where to start with charging. If 80% of purchasers are new to EVs, offering a level 2 home charger has to be a decisive incentive.
Not so random property in Oakland, CA. Mark is an amazing artist
January 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Not so random property in Oakland, CA. Mark is an amazing artist
Interesting trend reversal in carbon monoxide deaths. Curious if efforts to lower particulates have made consumers less cautious of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Electrification can’t get here fast enough.
December 29, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Interesting trend reversal in carbon monoxide deaths. Curious if efforts to lower particulates have made consumers less cautious of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Electrification can’t get here fast enough.
I find it interesting that industry is trying to reduce fluoride content from lithium ion battery chemistries. Fluoride-ion has the potential to increase energy density by 8-10x - whereas fluoride doping will likely only increase density by 2 fold. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
PFAS-Free Energy Storage: Investigating Alternatives for Lithium-Ion Batteries
The class-wide restriction proposal on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the European Union is expected to affect a wide range of commercial sectors, including the lithium-ion ba...
pubs.acs.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:51 AM
I find it interesting that industry is trying to reduce fluoride content from lithium ion battery chemistries. Fluoride-ion has the potential to increase energy density by 8-10x - whereas fluoride doping will likely only increase density by 2 fold. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...
What will Honda gain here?
The news sent shockwaves across the auto industry, Wall Street and even the consumer space: Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan may merge with considerably less struggling Japanese automaker Honda.
What's going on here? We explain: insideevs.com/news/744875/...
What's going on here? We explain: insideevs.com/news/744875/...
The Nissan-Honda Crisis, Explained
We knew Honda and Nissan were entering into a technical partnership. Now a merger may be in the cards to save a struggling Nissan.
insideevs.com
December 18, 2024 at 7:07 PM
What will Honda gain here?
Honda adding to the electrified lineup with one more hybrid
December 18, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Honda adding to the electrified lineup with one more hybrid
Bathroom remodel underway. Installed new toilet, vanity, and Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring so far. Flooring is definitely easy to install. I question how long the PVC tongue and groove will hold up though
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Bathroom remodel underway. Installed new toilet, vanity, and Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring so far. Flooring is definitely easy to install. I question how long the PVC tongue and groove will hold up though
Prologue gaining momentum. Not bad for a first EV. Drives and handles well, but a little too big for me
Honda is selling a lot of Prologue EVs.
In fact, more in November than Volvo sold EX40s and C40s in the first 11 months of this year.
insideevs.com/news/743220/...
In fact, more in November than Volvo sold EX40s and C40s in the first 11 months of this year.
insideevs.com/news/743220/...
The Honda Prologue Is Becoming America’s Sweetheart EV
Honda sold more Prologue EVs in November than Volvo sold EX40s and C40s in the first 11 months of this year.
insideevs.com
December 5, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Prologue gaining momentum. Not bad for a first EV. Drives and handles well, but a little too big for me
The heat shield rusted clear through at a couple attach points on my 21 year old Accord. I sheared off a bolt head in an effort to pull and patch the heat shield. So I left it on, drilled a hole in the bottom of a beer can and used it as an over sized washer. Should hold me until spring.
December 4, 2024 at 11:54 PM
The heat shield rusted clear through at a couple attach points on my 21 year old Accord. I sheared off a bolt head in an effort to pull and patch the heat shield. So I left it on, drilled a hole in the bottom of a beer can and used it as an over sized washer. Should hold me until spring.
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EVs rule the efficiency game. They use ~77% of energy for motion, vs gas cars wasting 85%. 🌍💡 Example: Kona EV costs ~$436/year to charge, gas Kona? $1,415. Each $ on EV energy gets you 3.2x the range. Plus, less maintenance & more fun! #EVs #Efficiency
yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/elec...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/elec...
December 2, 2024 at 5:02 AM
EVs rule the efficiency game. They use ~77% of energy for motion, vs gas cars wasting 85%. 🌍💡 Example: Kona EV costs ~$436/year to charge, gas Kona? $1,415. Each $ on EV energy gets you 3.2x the range. Plus, less maintenance & more fun! #EVs #Efficiency
yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/elec...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/01/elec...
Austin with the game winning 3 at the buzzer in overtime for Pitt. What a game. Glad to share the experience with my sons… even if one of them is wearing Ohio State gear.
November 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Austin with the game winning 3 at the buzzer in overtime for Pitt. What a game. Glad to share the experience with my sons… even if one of them is wearing Ohio State gear.
Home brewed a chipotle porter. I have been aging this batch since March. Aging it mellows the acidity of the peppers. I also subbed in molasses for a priming sugar. Helps to layer the caramel notes. This one checked in at 8.2% abv. The bite of the chilies 🌶️ is more noticeable than the alcohol bite
November 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Home brewed a chipotle porter. I have been aging this batch since March. Aging it mellows the acidity of the peppers. I also subbed in molasses for a priming sugar. Helps to layer the caramel notes. This one checked in at 8.2% abv. The bite of the chilies 🌶️ is more noticeable than the alcohol bite
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At a loss for words. Your support on my moon image yesterday was insane. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And happy Thanksgiving everyone. Here’s a view of yesterday’s amazing sunrise on this dreary day in #pittsburgh.
So thankful for the support of this community already!
And happy Thanksgiving everyone. Here’s a view of yesterday’s amazing sunrise on this dreary day in #pittsburgh.
So thankful for the support of this community already!
November 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM
At a loss for words. Your support on my moon image yesterday was insane. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
And happy Thanksgiving everyone. Here’s a view of yesterday’s amazing sunrise on this dreary day in #pittsburgh.
So thankful for the support of this community already!
And happy Thanksgiving everyone. Here’s a view of yesterday’s amazing sunrise on this dreary day in #pittsburgh.
So thankful for the support of this community already!
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A person on a bicycle is by far the most energy-efficient among animals and machines per distance traveled relative to body weight. The bicycle is magic.
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
November 24, 2024 at 11:12 PM
A person on a bicycle is by far the most energy-efficient among animals and machines per distance traveled relative to body weight. The bicycle is magic.
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
www.jstor.org/stable/24923...
I don’t know what Steely Dan was talking about. Guadalajara will do just fine.
November 24, 2024 at 6:12 PM
I don’t know what Steely Dan was talking about. Guadalajara will do just fine.
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Really important topic here. I understand why EV marketing pretty much only focuses on range: range and refuel time are the places where EVs fall short of internal combustion. But from a strategic perspective, this is a weird battle to fight. Why focus on this weakness and not EVs unique strengths?
Which metrics do carmakers use to market their EVs?
My conclusion, in Fast Company:
“Rather than auguring a future of useful and efficient EVs, automakers are emphasizing metrics that portend disappointed customers, wasted resources, & needless road deaths.”
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www.fastcompany.com/91227386/for...
My conclusion, in Fast Company:
“Rather than auguring a future of useful and efficient EVs, automakers are emphasizing metrics that portend disappointed customers, wasted resources, & needless road deaths.”
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www.fastcompany.com/91227386/for...
Forget about EV range—and focus on this instead
Car companies love boasting about range and acceleration. That’s a problem.
www.fastcompany.com
November 14, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Really important topic here. I understand why EV marketing pretty much only focuses on range: range and refuel time are the places where EVs fall short of internal combustion. But from a strategic perspective, this is a weird battle to fight. Why focus on this weakness and not EVs unique strengths?