Re: Copper can't be mined fast enough to electrify the US

On Fri, 17 May 2024 05:04:00 GMT, Jan Panteltje <alien@comet.invalid>
wrote:

Copper can't be mined fast enough to electrify the US
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240515164309.htm
Source:
University of Michigan
Summary:
Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines
to transition the country's electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy,
according to a new study.
>
OK, alternatives:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind-powered_vehicle
?
 

At least it dosn't need air conditioning.

Car power, worst to best, roughly:

Rubber bands.
Springs.
Animals (humans included)
Sails.
Compressed gas.
Steam engines.
Solar cells.
Batteries.
Electric trolleys.
Cable cars.
Funiculars.
Fuel cells.
Gasoline turbines.
Coal dust turbines.
Hydrogen turbines.
Gasoline piston engines.

Did I miss any?

The battery thing may have peaked. Manufacturers are leasing underused
parking lots and airports to store unsold cars.