Fair enough. Evidently engine tech has advanced enough for it not to be a factor.

I’m conflicted. I’m a Linux nerd, and i’m certain those are still gonna be Windows only.

I wouldn’t doubt it. I was talking more about the environmental effects rather than radiation risks for miners.

ah, being in Canada can be a problem sometimes.

I was lucky enough to not have the power steering thing happen to me, although I have heard of other having to deal with that.

Some years, it can get a lot colder than that, depending on certain conditions. Also, does that take vibration into account, using a cold start as an example??

We’re gonna ignore that I’ve worked for Freightliner, and this isn’t the only sketchy design decision I’ve seen from them.

Holy shit, that’s amazing.

That’s nice and all, but where are you located? I’ve worked for Freightliner, and there are some things they’ve designed that had clearly not gone through cold weather testing, and let me tell you, truckers have to put up with a lot of shit when it gets to -30C or colder. It’s not beyond the realm of possibility that…

Aw man, X-Wing and Tie Fighter were the dopest thing ever!

LOL, it’s all good.

That’s some great perspective, thanks!

Then it’s gotten a lot better indeed.

Shit, now I need to re-watch that RCR episode.

In principle, I agree with you wholeheartedly.

Hah, I’m sure the initial vehicle testing of the Katyusha rockets included some cripy “oopsy” moments, hence the necessity for the pulldown covers. IIRC, the chemicals used for motive force were/are hella corrosive, if not outright poisonous.

Brand Landers has a great point about the electric side of things that I can’t possibly improve upon.

Because some fudge the numbers when accounting for the mining/refining process. While the percentage per tonne is a lot lower than other ores, and the amount of tailings in non-trivial, the sheer amount of power by weight is considerable.

My issue with the start/stop tech is that unless engine start-up routines have become more efficient, fuel consumption spikes on start-ups, so that one start is equivalent to X many miles (allowing for different consumption rates dependent on engine configuration).

Hah, no, Being within 50' while firing would not really be in my plans. I’m sure they shield the windscreen to lessen the damage, though it’s a Toyota, so I’m sure it’ll shrug virtually anything off, right?