Toshi Clark
@shikataganai.bsky.social
@toshi.clark on threads, was @maximumcharacte over on the old site before deactivating. Diagnostic radiologist, occasional polymath. Cyclist, skier, and musician among many other things.
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Toshi Clark
@shikataganai.bsky.social
· Nov 16
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
arstechnica.com
if you get an EV then you'll still be traffic. only you'll be electric traffic now.
what you _really_ want but just probably haven't come to terms with yet is less time in your life of being traffic, less being in a car.
this requires good, safe biking infrastructure as well as an e-bike for many.
what you _really_ want but just probably haven't come to terms with yet is less time in your life of being traffic, less being in a car.
this requires good, safe biking infrastructure as well as an e-bike for many.
random factoid about the rare odd bird 2025 EV6 GT:
apparently Korean market floormats are affixed to the car's carpet with button type fasteners, as opposed to hooks used for USDM vehicles.
apparently Korean market floormats are affixed to the car's carpet with button type fasteners, as opposed to hooks used for USDM vehicles.
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
random factoid about the rare odd bird 2025 EV6 GT:
apparently Korean market floormats are affixed to the car's carpet with button type fasteners, as opposed to hooks used for USDM vehicles.
apparently Korean market floormats are affixed to the car's carpet with button type fasteners, as opposed to hooks used for USDM vehicles.
Thanksgiving and peri-Thanksgiving photos
November 28, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Thanksgiving and peri-Thanksgiving photos
I baby-step-jogged at 3.3 mph for 20 min
and then when I stepped off, my Watch was all "do you want to log an Indoor Walk activity?"
it is shaming me
:-D
and then when I stepped off, my Watch was all "do you want to log an Indoor Walk activity?"
it is shaming me
:-D
November 27, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I baby-step-jogged at 3.3 mph for 20 min
and then when I stepped off, my Watch was all "do you want to log an Indoor Walk activity?"
it is shaming me
:-D
and then when I stepped off, my Watch was all "do you want to log an Indoor Walk activity?"
it is shaming me
:-D
I installed the pivoting NACS holster, and it is indeed just the ticket to get it out of the way of my gut
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I installed the pivoting NACS holster, and it is indeed just the ticket to get it out of the way of my gut
been shaving mah face so looking for something that'll irritate it less than my current electric razor
so giving this a spin. it's got a charging case a la AirPods!
so giving this a spin. it's got a charging case a la AirPods!
November 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
been shaving mah face so looking for something that'll irritate it less than my current electric razor
so giving this a spin. it's got a charging case a la AirPods!
so giving this a spin. it's got a charging case a la AirPods!
a few shots about the living room because why not
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 PM
a few shots about the living room because why not
in other stupid ideas, I would like a massage chair for the mountain house. but don't wish to pay up for one
I think I'll therefore put a bid in on this that reflects that I'd need to rent a box truck to get it home probably + probably another to cart it up to the mountain house at a future date
I think I'll therefore put a bid in on this that reflects that I'd need to rent a box truck to get it home probably + probably another to cart it up to the mountain house at a future date
November 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
in other stupid ideas, I would like a massage chair for the mountain house. but don't wish to pay up for one
I think I'll therefore put a bid in on this that reflects that I'd need to rent a box truck to get it home probably + probably another to cart it up to the mountain house at a future date
I think I'll therefore put a bid in on this that reflects that I'd need to rent a box truck to get it home probably + probably another to cart it up to the mountain house at a future date
umbrella policy renewed for another year
hmph
so little satisfaction in that purchase. being an adult: 3/7, would not recommend
hmph
so little satisfaction in that purchase. being an adult: 3/7, would not recommend
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 PM
umbrella policy renewed for another year
hmph
so little satisfaction in that purchase. being an adult: 3/7, would not recommend
hmph
so little satisfaction in that purchase. being an adult: 3/7, would not recommend
the circle of life:
as identity monitoring from one data breach ends, I get more free years of data monitoring from another data breach
as identity monitoring from one data breach ends, I get more free years of data monitoring from another data breach
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
the circle of life:
as identity monitoring from one data breach ends, I get more free years of data monitoring from another data breach
as identity monitoring from one data breach ends, I get more free years of data monitoring from another data breach
ID.Buzz going back to the dealer on Friday, for mushy feeling brakes after the protracted ABS recall process. scheduled on a day with a loaner, for who knows how long this will take eh
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
ID.Buzz going back to the dealer on Friday, for mushy feeling brakes after the protracted ABS recall process. scheduled on a day with a loaner, for who knows how long this will take eh
Tesla Energy _really_ wants me to be aware of this site assessment
(for some leased Powerwall action since V2H looks not to be happening for either our ID.Buzz or the EV6)
(for some leased Powerwall action since V2H looks not to be happening for either our ID.Buzz or the EV6)
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Tesla Energy _really_ wants me to be aware of this site assessment
(for some leased Powerwall action since V2H looks not to be happening for either our ID.Buzz or the EV6)
(for some leased Powerwall action since V2H looks not to be happening for either our ID.Buzz or the EV6)
two more phrases from Duolingo sure to be of utility
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
two more phrases from Duolingo sure to be of utility
A comparison set of data from yesterday. Low of 32F, high of 40F. Fairly dry. Added an ERV since the below but otherwise house remains similarly (well) insulated. Heat pump is just loading along with this load.
November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
A comparison set of data from yesterday. Low of 32F, high of 40F. Fairly dry. Added an ERV since the below but otherwise house remains similarly (well) insulated. Heat pump is just loading along with this load.
Finished Without Remorse. Tied up the loose ends nicely. A fun read on an un-fun set of background topics, of Vietnam, traitors of various flavors, and the sordid drug trade itself.
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Finished Without Remorse. Tied up the loose ends nicely. A fun read on an un-fun set of background topics, of Vietnam, traitors of various flavors, and the sordid drug trade itself.
I should get an Escalade IQ after my EV6 GT lease is up. Simultaneously more and less stupid than my hankering after the Sierra EV AT4.
Either used for less future depreciation, or in LIDAR-equipped L4 autonomous state if that somehow comes to fruition…
Either used for less future depreciation, or in LIDAR-equipped L4 autonomous state if that somehow comes to fruition…
I don't know if this EV is saving the planet or not. But I do know that America's greatest vehicle is even better with battery power.
insideevs.com/reviews/7800...
insideevs.com/reviews/7800...
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ: I Hate How Much I Love This Thing
Is the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ helping save the planet? With 460 miles of range, a 0-60 time under 5 seconds and tons of luxury features, you won't care.
insideevs.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I should get an Escalade IQ after my EV6 GT lease is up. Simultaneously more and less stupid than my hankering after the Sierra EV AT4.
Either used for less future depreciation, or in LIDAR-equipped L4 autonomous state if that somehow comes to fruition…
Either used for less future depreciation, or in LIDAR-equipped L4 autonomous state if that somehow comes to fruition…
we really need to get past our collective fear of moral hazard and just build subsidized supportive housing. a lot of it. and then some more.
Anderson Cooper: So it's more expensive to have a chronically homeless person living on the streets than it is to actually subsidize an apartment for them?
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing… #HousingFirst
100,000 Homes: Housing the homeless saves money?
Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
we really need to get past our collective fear of moral hazard and just build subsidized supportive housing. a lot of it. and then some more.
very useful, Duolingo
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
very useful, Duolingo
winter biking/skiing/jogging types: 45NRTH has a sale across a wide range of their catalog. winter riding boots, tires, apparel.
I'm picking up two balaclavas and a Merino under-helmet cap--hopefully their L/XL balaclava sizing will accommodate my big ol' head
www.45nrth.com/collections/...
I'm picking up two balaclavas and a Merino under-helmet cap--hopefully their L/XL balaclava sizing will accommodate my big ol' head
www.45nrth.com/collections/...
Cyber Sale | 45NRTH
Shop 45NRTH's Cyber Sale and save up to 60% on boots, tires, jackets, and more! Now through December 7th.
www.45nrth.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
winter biking/skiing/jogging types: 45NRTH has a sale across a wide range of their catalog. winter riding boots, tires, apparel.
I'm picking up two balaclavas and a Merino under-helmet cap--hopefully their L/XL balaclava sizing will accommodate my big ol' head
www.45nrth.com/collections/...
I'm picking up two balaclavas and a Merino under-helmet cap--hopefully their L/XL balaclava sizing will accommodate my big ol' head
www.45nrth.com/collections/...
I have a GermGuardian AC5109W air purifier, bought from Costco 13 months ago. It now has annoying bearing noises after being run nonstop in the laundry/kitty room over that time.
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I have a GermGuardian AC5109W air purifier, bought from Costco 13 months ago. It now has annoying bearing noises after being run nonstop in the laundry/kitty room over that time.
There appear to be two LHD V12 Centurys for sale at the moment in the US. This non-black one is the more striking of the two
www.duncanimports.com/used/Toyota/...
www.duncanimports.com/used/Toyota/...
Used 1997 Toyota Century For Sale at Duncan Imports and Classic Cars | VIN: 00000GZG500002250
Used 1997 Toyota Century from Duncan Imports and Classic Cars in Christiansburg, VA, 24073. Call 866-912-7827 for more information.
www.duncanimports.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
There appear to be two LHD V12 Centurys for sale at the moment in the US. This non-black one is the more striking of the two
www.duncanimports.com/used/Toyota/...
www.duncanimports.com/used/Toyota/...
I feel like I'm witnessing an internal power struggle between two parties in the UPS package scheduling system. note the timestamps
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I feel like I'm witnessing an internal power struggle between two parties in the UPS package scheduling system. note the timestamps
it's always amusing that Powerscribe's dictionary is apparently not medicine-specific: tried to correct VTE (as in venous thromboembolism) to VTEC (as in "just kicked in, yo")
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
it's always amusing that Powerscribe's dictionary is apparently not medicine-specific: tried to correct VTE (as in venous thromboembolism) to VTEC (as in "just kicked in, yo")
An array of kitties
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
An array of kitties
I climbed the climber today
November 24, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I climbed the climber today
“The battery model number (HL-RP-S1304 or RP-1304) is printed on a label on the back or rear of the battery.”
My RadWagon 4 has a slightly different model number on the original pack so I’m assuming I’m safe.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
My RadWagon 4 has a slightly different model number on the original pack so I’m assuming I’m safe.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
www.cpsc.gov
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“The battery model number (HL-RP-S1304 or RP-1304) is printed on a label on the back or rear of the battery.”
My RadWagon 4 has a slightly different model number on the original pack so I’m assuming I’m safe.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
My RadWagon 4 has a slightly different model number on the original pack so I’m assuming I’m safe.
www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...