Electric vehicles are running out of customers and some dealers don't want them anymore.

Like we predicted on this podcast, many of the marketing points to sell EVs are just not true and automakers are learning the hard way.

Consumers are balking at the reality of owning electric vehicles and the higher price tag. Dealers with unsold inventory are looking to carry vehicles that meet the buying demand of their customers.

Business Insider Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/evs-are-running-out-of-customers-and-some-dealers-dont-want-them-anymore/ar-AA1fG6NV

Department of Energy announces $12B in subsidies to retrofit existing factories for electric vehicle production: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/department-of-energy-announces-12-billion-to-retrofit-auto-facilities-for-electric-vehicles/ar-AA1g3Dlc

#electric vehicles #automakers #vehicles

Matt discusses his view that large value venture capital deals decrease overall innovation by crowding out other companies and sidelining better technologies.

I think most people that are honest about what happened in Maui are disgusted, horrified, and saddened at the incompetence. 

When you centralize a grid, there's a responsibility to make it safe. 

The Hawaiian spirit and the culture of Ohana is still alive, despite the failure of others. Rest in peace our friends.

Originally recorded 8/27/23

#maui #transmissionlines #ohana

Fukushima's nuclear wastewater released into ocean.

China immediately outlaws imports of Japanese fish.

Discussing past fears and future fears for the global population around this release of radioactive wastewater into the ocean.

#fukushima #nuclear #wastewater

India Lands on the Moon!

Efficient, cost effective, and right on target, India's scientific and engineering feat is another small step for man, and a giant leap for mankind.

The national pride for this event was something to see and reminded me of the stories of the US in our first race to the moon. Love the unity!

#india #space #moon

Matt and Mike discuss the meaning of Jesus, what we can understand from his story today and what walking in "his footsteps" means for people.

The Reverand Mike McVey throws down his theological insights.

#jesus #man #mythos

Matt and Mike discuss Roman Catholic Pontif Pope Francis' current world tour, his leadership style, and why he's different than many Pope's who have come before.

We also discuss the errie similarities between the 1st Crimean War (1852-1856) and today's struggle between East and West in and around the Black Sea.

#popefrancis #crimea #ukrainewar

The head of US INDOCOM announced the Replicator drone program, announcing that war success and competition with China in the far east will be heavily dependent on drone swarms technology. The goal is 1,000 precision drone strikes within 24 hours.

https://newatlas.com/military/replicator-usa-drone/

#drone #droneswarm #INDOCOM

Discussing Europe's aging nuclear energy capacity and the amazingly done Reuter's piece "The Nuclear Aged" found here:

https://www.reuters.com/graphics/EUROPE-ENERGY/NUCLEARPOWER/gdvzwweqkpw/

Ukraine has claimed successful long-range missile test that would put Russia's Black Sea Fleet on Crimea in range.

The next day Russia activated their Sarmat missile system, nicknamed Satan II by NATO. This intercontinental missile system can carry 15 warheads at a time and travels approximately 15,000 MPH. Run by their space administration, Russian officials have notoriously said that it could destroy the entire UK.

#blackseafleet #NATO #Ukraine