Samhain
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This is incorrect. The oil industry will switch to alternatives as profit margins on oil decrease to where the point alternative provides more reliable and higher profits. We didn't run out of whales when the age of whale oil died. And oil is running out. It's just still highly profitable.
Correct. When the big businesses start to change their business to where the money is to be made will be when we realize the change is happening.
The Ford Mustang sold 380,000 in its first year. More comparable to the time, I think the first year run of the Prius was about 6,000.How many cars sell 10k in their first year as a first model without any previous model?
Tally of Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt Sales for 2011 | PluginCars.com
My thoughts on the green bankruptcies was that they banked on China's cost for raw materials going in up, but when the predicted shortage didn't occur, they went belly up. Again it points to the tech not being ready for prime time.Solid numbers considering the price and the new factor. As for green bankruptcies, it has more to do with illegal dumping and government sponsorship then anything else. It makes sense what US producers who don't get free land, cheap labor, nearly free loans, unlimited lines of credit and relaxation of environmental laws like in China can compete with firms that do. When you have a country that frankly isn't playing fair, it's no wonder why you go under when you get no support.
There isn't money to be made in that realm despite the government's best effort at subsidizing the sector. The tech just isn't ready for mass production and consumption.
Couldn't agree more. The tech isn't ready for mass production and consumption.