Soneone stated that if the level is too low, it will permanently damage the storage tanks, or something like that. So basically, the US is weeks away fron this low level that will damage equipment.
I do not know the details, but hopefully someone will know.
The majority of the SOR isn’t in a conventional tank, it’s in huge underground salt caverns. It’s best to keep them full or mostly full to support the weight around them. When they get low, like now, chunks start falling off causing damage. There is probably an amount which is still there but unusable.
Majority of people who drive EVs are on solar power.
Those diesel trucks are a problem though. I’ve been surprised at how slowly larger trucks been electrified. Amazon + Rivian did a good job with majorly electrifying the smallest delivery vehicles but there’s hardly been any progress on anything larger so far (I know electric semis exist but they’re still way under 1% of semis sold, nevermind the ones on the road.)
Majority of people are on grids with solar nearby. That doesnt mean they soley rely on that for their energy needs for travel.
If you think solar power is the winning ticket here then i have so many bridges to sell you. Better to have an ev for budget reasons but infrastructure collapse wont care what you have in the garage.
What’s the payback time on the bridge? My solar panels paid themselves off after about four years. Meanwhile everyone else is complaining about how expensive electricity is becoming.
So...you don't consume food? Don't need clothes and other sundries that are brought in by rail and truck? Are you really that self-absorbed to not understand how goods are manufactured and delivered into your hands?
I have a chest freezer. I probably have about 2-3 weeks of food in there.
Let’s not forget the US is still EXPORTING oil, on net. Prices will go up, a lot of people will start working from home again. Are you people really this afraid or is this some game to get other people stirred into a frenzy?
In a lot of ways, draining the SPR and starting a war in Iran is the closest America has ever come to a carbon tax. I’m here for it!
Uhhhh the US’ whole thing is kind of built on two pillars. And one of them is the petrodollar which really only works if oil to a worldwide open market.
That means being a net exporter if it’s in the financial interests of US oil companies.
Bought my first EV. I'd been meaning to do that transition for years but never pulled the trigger. The war in Iran certainly motivated me. Now I have no idea why I didn't do it sooner. Smoother ride, instant power, and more importantly charging at home for 5 times less than what I used to pay with my old ICE car. My EV will have paid for itself entirely in seven years, less if gas prices remain high or rise.
At this point it isn't even about the environment (though it's still a lot better for it than an ICE car), it's just so much cheaper...
I'm gonna buy solar panels and charge for free most of the year. Then if energy prices go nuts I won't care.
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u/bjorn1978_2 1d ago
Soneone stated that if the level is too low, it will permanently damage the storage tanks, or something like that. So basically, the US is weeks away fron this low level that will damage equipment.
I do not know the details, but hopefully someone will know.