Is this making anyone else nervous?

[chris vickery]

Bruce
I feel that the Liberals initiatives are simply political posturing, a feel good, look at us type of thing.
As I work in the power utilities world, this topic comes up within the circles of my peers.
What the asshats in government aren’t saying is how exactly they plan on implementing such measures without the infrastructure to support the plan.
For example, Ontario’s power grid is insuffiently equipped to supply a sudden influx of EVs.
Just consider any average neighbourhood in your town. Imagine each and every home having to install and use at least one 50A circuit for a charger…
The requirements for the Province will be astronomical. EV technology isn’t even close to where it needs to be. In a country as vast as Canada, where transportation is a need, more so than a want, a vehicle that only has limited range is almost useless outside of urban centres.
If the “plan” really is a “plan”, we in the electrical business haven’t even seen, nor heard of any intended upgrades or new construction projects. It takes at least 10 years to build a new generating station, not to mention upgrades to existing infrastructure. To even begin to make any of this a reality, shovels need to go into the ground tomorrow…
I have recently seen that Ford is offering up E crate engines. The antique vehicle community is already talking.
As for myself, I think that I am finished with acquiring vehicles and will concentrate my efforts into other areas of collecting.
At least my mule fleet is off road use, no issues with government licensing and the little bit of avgas they can run on should continue for a while…Maybe need to look into a still lol.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

What the asshats in government aren’t saying is how exactly they plan on implementing such measures without the infrastructure to support the plan.

Agreed, they are very quiet on the 'how'. But two things come to mind. Whatever they put in place I am certain won't take the needs of rural people into account ("so why can't they all use electric public transit to get to the Starbucks" say the urbanites?). Second, and more disturbing, is the plan they may have includes limiting your ability to work where you want (commute), live where you want (high density is way more efficient), travel and vacation where you want (WAY too carbon intensive), heat your house or feed your kids (that's what foodbanks and school breakfast programs are for) and various other hits to your standard of living. No matter however, with inflation and taxation to pay down the massive debt it's not like you'll have anything left to afford those 'luxuries'.

[chris vickery]

Bruce, I do concur. I am an accused conspiracy theorist and by all accounts can go on and on with my personal beliefs into the direction our Government, and those of the World are going….
We all need to do our part to keep our freedom in which ever way we can. Seemingly, it appears that the majority of citizens would rather cow to a society who is “taken care of” by government instead of sustaining ones self.

[James P]

Stupid Liberals, without using fermented dinosaurs for fuel how will Justy the Klown and his Klown Kar full of Liberal misfits jet off around the world or roll with their fleet of armoured SUVs for the entourage ?? Did someone invent a pedal power aircraft for the fool(s) yet ?

[Tony Smith]

The Canadians are taking a lead in this!

If you don't want to tow around a 20' trailer with a GMC Charging unit (see the T16 thread), perhaps consider swapping to a fully Electric Flathead engine? 300Hp, full torque at 0rpm.

https://www.webbmotorworks.com/produ...or-reservation

I think Webb Motorworks has nothing to do with Keith Webb, but is actually a business based in BC, Canada.

All looks great, until you see the starting price is from US$50,000!

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[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

I hope that stupid thing rots in h&ll.

Originally Posted by Tony Smith

The Canadians are taking a lead in this!

If you don't want to tow around a 20' trailer with a GMC Charging unit (see the T16 thread), perhaps consider swapping to a fully Electric Flathead engine? 300Hp, full torque at 0rpm.

https://www.webbmotorworks.com/produ...or-reservation

I think Webb Motorworks has nothing to do with Keith Webb, but is actually a business based in BC, Canada.

All looks great, until you see the starting price is from US$50,000!

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

I hope that stupid thing rots in h&ll.

I sure if you asked they could make you a Chev 6 version instead?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by chris vickery

Bruce, I do concur. I am an accused conspiracy theorist and by all accounts can go on and on with my personal beliefs into the direction our Government, and those of the World are going….
We all need to do our part to keep our freedom in which ever way we can. Seemingly, it appears that the majority of citizens would rather cow to a society who is “taken care of” by government instead of sustaining ones self.

I never thought I'd see the day people are mocked for defending freedom or pointing out when it is being eroded. Yet here we are. Have these idiots no idea how precious it is and how hard it was to fight for?