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andr_w | andy - More on BskyA Boston "Ramen crawl" organized by the Consulate General of Japan in Boston.
Ika MakimakiWhen measured by energy required to move people around, it's obvious that the real game changer in the EV field is not a Tesla, or even a car (although microcars come closer). The revolution here is the #ebike.
It's cheaper, safer, more efficient, more fun and it makes users healthier and happier. Although it also shares the problem of sustainability for battery production, the scale of this issue for ebikes is drastically reduced (close to 100x)
And the charging infrastructure already exists.
It's cheaper, safer, more efficient, more fun and it makes users healthier and happier. Although it also shares the problem of sustainability for battery production, the scale of this issue for ebikes is drastically reduced (close to 100x)
And the charging infrastructure already exists.
Nichole DavisHi all. Reaching out to see if anyone on the South Shore of #Massachusetts or in the #Boston area could boost this...
My coworker and friend, Mike King, has gone missing. He and I are on together every night on WBZ; him doing traffic, me doing news.
He has been missing since yesterday. He never showed up for work. We are all extremely worried about him.
If you are in #Weymouth, #Braintree, #Hingham, anywhere nearby. please keep an eye out. Thank you.
Very proud to have coauthored this with the brilliant Dr. Sarabeth Buckley & a stellar team of science and art friends. https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-used-rooftop-garden-hack-224800461.html
CKinMALongmeadow Board, Springfield councilors ask for delay of gas pipeline application hearing
“Certainly the schedule of one virtual hearing during the busy holiday season does not lend itself from its face to the impression that the (siting board) is truly interested in the feedback.” ~Jesse Lederman, Springfield Council President
'cuz they're not.
https://www.masslive.com/news/2022/11/longmeadow-board-springfield-councilors-ask-for-delay-of-gas-pipeline-application-hearing.html
StreetsblogMASSThe #MBTA has closed one of the few #accessible entrances to its JFK/UMass station – and warns that ongoing inspections "may identify additional areas that may need to be closed and secured.”
in a few short weeks approaching 1-10-100- mutuals & less than 2 orders of magnitude to go to reach former twitter. Twitter is a hollowing out shell - it was the people that made it; the platform is easily replaceable.
Just proving it’s a viable business model. Looking like $40-$50/hr Newton MA market, $0 overhead, 100% fossil free, self-determined & flexible hours. Time excludes the invigorating bike commute.
Capital costs (new):
Good-quality e-bike: $2k
Good-quality cargo trailer: $1k
Cordless mulching mower: $0.5k
Cordless Leaf vacuum: $200
Rakes, broom, rake mitts: $150
Bungee cords, bike pump & tools: $150
Cargo bins: $100
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Total (new, all-electric): ~$4k
If used/part electric: ~ $2k
Capital costs (new):
Good-quality e-bike: $2k
Good-quality cargo trailer: $1k
Cordless mulching mower: $0.5k
Cordless Leaf vacuum: $200
Rakes, broom, rake mitts: $150
Bungee cords, bike pump & tools: $150
Cargo bins: $100
——————————————————
Total (new, all-electric): ~$4k
If used/part electric: ~ $2k
