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Mar 15, 2023·edited Mar 15, 2023

Almost embarrassing - I noted David saying he had multiple 'casts coming out, so I checked this morning, like a kid checking the mailbox for his Tony-the-Tiger raygun from Battle Creek, Michigan - and, yay, there was one "15 minutes ago". It's already downloaded an in the player.

Your fortune is assured, David - you've become a need.

So much of the news is a downer - billionaire bailouts, open crimes not charged, creeping fascists and creepy bosses - you're bringing the hope - as I know this report card will. Eager to get out on my run, so I can download from MP3 player to brain.

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Mar 15, 2023·edited Mar 15, 2023

David I know you mentioned heat pumps many times in other podcasts. I would think their rapid deployment would be one indicator of a coming drop in natural gas demand.

And once again you talked about efficiency being an important solution in our current situation. Please consider interviewing one of the CEOs of Aptera. It's lightweight, solar charging, super aerodynamic, and has a small battery for a long range. I can't understand why more people aren't excited by this vehicle and company.

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I've been following the Aptera saga for a long time. I was initially excited and even placed a reservation. Then, I thought about driving a 3-wheeler in the snow and bailed on it. Their vehicle will work great for people living in Palm Springs and Phoenix, but I just don't think it will in most places that have a real winter.

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Hi Mark, I hope you're wrong because I live in Ontario and intend to buy one. It's a little unclear right now on how well it will perform in the snow. They haven't done winter testing yet. The Launch Edition is all wheel drive so that should help. I think one of things people worry about is snow build up around the wheel but people don't realize the wheel and the wheel cover move together, the suspension is outside of the wheel covers unlike a normal car.

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