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1. > the trends for renewables are going up much, much faster than fossil fuels What are these trends? 2. Electric Vehicles should never be considered an ener
by whall6 3y ago
1. > the trends for renewables are going up much, much faster than fossil fuels
What are these trends?
2. Electric Vehicles should never be considered an energy transition effort. You’re just shifting commodities. Instead of burning pentane in your car you’re burning coal and natural gas in a plant.
If you want to invest in energy transition, invest in an energy transition company. If you want to work for a company that prioritizes energy transition, work at a company that prioritizes energy transition. Shell is not an energy transition company.
- linsomniac 3y ago>you're burning coal and natural gas in a plant" Where do you live that you don't have access to nuclear, solar, and wind? It's been a couple years since solar started being cheaper to produce than coal.
- whall6 3y agoI live in Texas where a majority of the fuel mix is fossil fuels (~40% natural gas and ~15% coal). https://www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/dashboards/fuelmix https://www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/dashboards/fuelmix
- linsomniac 3y agoThat's a slim majority, making the statement about a car running on coal a half-truth, and increasingly incorrect. Don't get me wrong, I think it's good to know where your power comes from, I just want to make don't dismiss the technology because of half-truths.