Tesla Plaid vs ZX14

[Bumblebee]

This is how other countries store their lithium batteries before breaking them up-by hand..

If the tech is going to be here, we need to sort this sort of thing out before hand...

Maybe it's just me, maybe I'm over analyzing this...I've deployed many times into harm's way so perhaps I am a bit jaded when it comes to poor planning and execution of a plan..to me the introduction of EV platforms without first identifying power generation, Lithium production and proper battery recycling is reckless at best.

 

[Gixx1300R]

lithium batteries can be recycled

Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

Tesla’s business is built on the strength of the company’s battery innovations. From the days of the original Roadster to the launch of the Model S Plaid this year, it was evident that Tesla’s battery technology is a critical factor that allows the company to maintain its lead against...

www.teslarati.com

New Tesla Battery Recycling Process Reportedly Produces No Waste

Tesla has been working with with third party companies to recycle batteries, but now it says its own process is superior.

insideevs.com

 

[Bumblebee]

lithium batteries can be recycled

Tesla confirms that 100% of its scrapped batteries are recycled and 0% end up in landfills

Tesla’s business is built on the strength of the company’s battery innovations. From the days of the original Roadster to the launch of the Model S Plaid this year, it was evident that Tesla’s battery technology is a critical factor that allows the company to maintain its lead against...

www.teslarati.com

New Tesla Battery Recycling Process Reportedly Produces No Waste

Tesla has been working with with third party companies to recycle batteries, but now it says its own process is superior.

insideevs.com

Of course they can...it doesn't mean they will be safely though...there are piles of them all around the developing countries-literally piles like I posted...

The support for this tech isn't there and it shouldn't have been released until it was in place....the literal cart before the horse.

The sad thing is people will wear their rose colored glasses and feel good about how they are saving the environment all the while ignoring scenes such as this.

I'm for moving forward but it needs to be done right, not half-assed like it currently is.

 

[Gixx1300R]

Of course they can...it doesn't mean they will be safely though...there are piles of them all around the developing countries-literally piles like I posted...

The support for this tech isn't there and it shouldn't have been released until it was in place....the literal cart before the horse.

The sad thing is people will wear their rose colored glasses and feel good about how they are saving the environment all the while ignoring scenes such as this.

I'm for moving forward but it needs to be done right, not half-assed like it currently is.

Developing countries dont have the same logistics as leading countries such as the U.S and China so that point is moot. That photo that you posted is of a junk yard,

How China Is Cornering the Lithium-Ion Cell Recycling Market

100,000 tons of batteries may be recycled this year—almost all of it in Asia.

www.greentechmedia.com

CATL plans $5-billion EV battery recycling facility in China

A CATL unit will form a joint venture with Hubei Yihua Chemical Industry Co Ltd to recycle used EV batteries for chemicals such as cobalt and lithium.

www.autoblog.com

 

[Bumblebee]

Developing countries dont have the same logistics as leading countries such as the U.S and China so that point is moot. That photo that you posted is of a junk yard,

...we'll see if that point is moot...that has yet to be proven...

I will guarantee you, recycling battery packs will be an issue in the near future.

EV is not a clean tech either, it will get there in time though.

 

[sixpack577]

...we'll see if that point is moot...that has yet to be proven...

I will guarantee you, recycling battery packs will be an issue in the near future.

EV is not a clean tech either.

But remember, China is a leading country...in pollution, lmao!

 

[Bumblebee]

But remember, China is a leading country...in pollution, lmao!

I recall years ago there were smog advisories in many US cities, are there such advisories these days?

 

[sixpack577]

I recall years ago there were smog advisories in many US cities, are there such advisories these days?

No idea if anyone even pays attention to it anymore.
We don't have them where I live, smog isn't a problem here.
I'll never forget visiting my Dad's brother and family in San-Diego, Nov of '89.
I woke up and the entire mountain veiw was completely covered in fog...or so I thought...until I was told it was smog.
We drove up to L.A a couple days later, and the haze was hard to belive.
Supposedly it's better today from better emmisions, but I haven't been out west in 15 years, and I wouldn't know, and I'm grateful to live in a clean and peaceful area.

 

[Gixx1300R]

No idea if anyone even pays attention to it anymore.
We don't have them where I live, smog isn't a problem here.
I'll never forget visiting my Dad's brother and family in San-Diego, Nov of '89.
I woke up and the entire mountain veiw was completely covered in fog...or so I thought...until I was told it was smog.
We drove up to L.A a couple days later, and the haze was hard to belive.
Supposedly it's better today from better emmisions, but I haven't been out west in 15 years, and I wouldn't know, and I'm grateful to live in a clean and peaceful area.

Before-and-after photos show the dramatic effect lockdowns had on pollution around the world in 2020

While the effects didn't last forever, the environment noticeably improved in the absence of humans during early pandemic lockdowns.

www.insider.com

Before and after photos show how stay-at-home orders helped Los Angeles significantly reduce its notorious smog

Researchers at UCLA saw a 40 % reduction in air pollutants linked to serious cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, CNN reported.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Bumblebee]

Before-and-after photos show the dramatic effect lockdowns had on pollution around the world in 2020

While the effects didn't last forever, the environment noticeably improved in the absence of humans during early pandemic lockdowns.

www.insider.com

Before and after photos show how stay-at-home orders helped Los Angeles significantly reduce its notorious smog

Researchers at UCLA saw a 40 % reduction in air pollutants linked to serious cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, CNN reported.

www.businessinsider.com

I've seen those pictures and they are staggering to see....

Makes you wonder who would want it to go back to that way...

 

[Bumblebee]

Bad news on the use of coal front...

MSN

www.msn.com

 

[jch364]

Max Wrist can't beat it so that's gospel right there....

There's a part in there where Max says he can ride...I laughed to myself...

im surprised that idiot didnt crash

 

[Bumblebee]

im surprised that idiot didnt crash

He normally does....

Watching his R1 burning should have been the wake up call.....

 

[Red05]

im surprised that idiot didnt crash

He probably isn't the smartest guy, but from the videos I've watched, he's a pretty good rider and is usually pretty gracious to others. Might only be that way on film who knows.

 

[Bumblebee]

He probably isn't the smartest guy, but from the videos I've watched, he's a pretty good rider and is usually pretty gracious to others. Might only be that way on film who knows.

In all of his videos he is very gregarious to pretty much every one he encounters...

He definitely rides on the edge but I think that's to get more views which equates to more money for him.

 

[Red05]

He definitely rides on the edge but I think that's to get more views which equates to more money for him.

Gregarious is a good word
I miss the days of not worrying about how much repairing the bike or the ambulance ride will cost. Time and age have a way of cementing these things in our considerations. The faster one gets, the faster one will go; at some point something has to give.

 

[Bumblebee]

Gregarious is a good word
I miss the days of not worrying about how much repairing the bike or the ambulance ride will cost. Time and age have a way of cementing these things in our considerations. The faster one gets, the faster one will go; at some point something has to give.

I have noted a few of the people he rides with are working hard at cashing in on that fact by posting lots of videos....they certainly don't have the editing skills he has though and their videos are crude.