Rangelus

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[–] Rangelus 6 points 7 months ago (17 children)

There seems to be a general push against hydrogen electric transport recently. I agree that it isn't suitable for small-scale transport, such as cars or even busses, but I do think there is a use-case for large transport.

Ultimately the problem comes how do we get the electricity from the generator to the vehicle where it needs to be. Obviously batteries are more efficient, but they come with their own problems. They weigh a lot, which damages infrastructure, they require rare metals, they have a maximum capacity per unit weight.

Of course they have advantages, but I think as the vehicle gets larger, and the charging time requirements drastically increase, I think there comes a point where hydrogen electric systems are worth looking at. Trains and shipping being the main ones, and potentially trucks.

Of course, if the hydrogen is not generated cleanly then it's moot, but the same is true for pure electric systems as well.

Ultimately, I would like to see renewable generation that turns excess power into hydrogen for a train and coastal shipping fleet.

[–] Rangelus 6 points 7 months ago

They know exactly what they are doing. They know they will destroy these places, and once they are gone we cannot get them back.

"Less of a priority" lol, they would cut down every last tree and pollute all the water if they could get away with it. This is so far beyond "different priorities" that it's not even funny.

"War on nature" is accurate.

[–] Rangelus 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

On the contrary, their language is accurate and describes exactly what is happening.

The fact that you don't think so I feel says more about your political leanings that it does about F&B.

[–] Rangelus 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Honestly embarrassing for New Zealand.

[–] Rangelus 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This government (and more frequently all rightwing parties) seem anti-science and anti-common-sense. Anything to feed the machine (neo-liberal capitalism).

[–] Rangelus 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Damn, didn't see that. They really want kids sick eh?

[–] Rangelus 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Absolutely. Which is why I think having a digital currency is great, because it adds another tool we can use.

Those that want to can use it, and those that don't can continue to use cash. I don't agree with some of the naysayers that digital cash will lead to the removal of physical cash.

[–] Rangelus 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I hate cash. I just have a card wallet, and a note clip if I absolutely need it. Otherwise I carry no cash.

[–] Rangelus 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

AFIK that's the way premined currencies work. The "miners" (which are not miners, as you say they just validate the blockchain) are controlled and are not that many

To be fair I'm not that knowledgeable about XRP and other premined tokens.

There are transaction fees on cash too, it's called GST, petrol tax, income tax, etc. This would just make it easier to levy taxes so we can eliminate more onerous taxes

Oh I get that, I'm all for reducing or removing regressive taxes such as GST in favor of progressive taxes. Dreams are free, but that ain't going to happen.

Actually, a digital currency would make it much easier for businesses to collect and report GST. I've worked in retail before, it's a real headache.

[–] Rangelus 5 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Abolishes free vaccinations for children

Wait, fucking what?

[–] Rangelus 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So I know someone who works for OT. They said the other day one of the branches went into lockdown due to threats or something. The people whose jobs are being cut are exactly the ones who organized guards, sorted out the removal of social media posts, etc etc.

The line that front-line positions won't be affected is complete bullshit.

[–] Rangelus 1 points 7 months ago (5 children)

I don't think this is universally true. Both my kids weren't too fussed if their pocket money was cash, or deposited in their accounts.

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