Gas-guzzling sport utility vehicles might be incredibly popular, but their collective contribution to climate change outweighs the output of entire nations. John Loeffler
The self-appointed Climate Change gurus have set their sights on our beloved SUVs. We all know it, but why do they hate our cars and trucks?
As of 2019, the U.S. comprised 24 % of the world's population. Simple math tells us that 76 % of the world is also driving, flying, and shipping via ships, just like the United States. Meanwhile, China, India, and others are polluting at high levels with no complaints from pundits. Why are U.S. citizens getting a bad rap for gas-guzzling vehicles? Always follow the money. You will be close to the answer. Climate Change is all about making money. Even with severe restrictions on drilling for oil and the building of pipelines, we are still pushed and shoved towards electric cars, stoves, water heaters, and who knows what is next.
Oil is the juice of wealth. If you have it, you will prosper. If you must buy it, you will have an
expense, but you can acquire enough to grow your economy. If you can not afford to buy oil, your society will suffer, and there will be unrest. I am preaching to the choir, so let's move on.
Buying an electric car is a great way to cripple the population. The electric grid can not support all the new electric vehicles and appliances proposed by our monarchy. (U.S. Government for the uninformed.) In California, it takes two hours to recharge a car. During periods of high electric use, you are not allowed to charge your vehicle. How do you get to work, get the kids to school?
The new electric cars direct you to pull into the next local charging station and charge the batteries. Some of us will ignore this warning and think we can reach our destination before the charge is gone. Have you ever run out of gas? What will you do, bring back a jerry jug of electricity? How are you fixed for the replacement of batteries? Do you have $2,000.00 saved up? Oh well, put it on the credit card. What do they do with used car batteries? Are they recycled like gas-operated car batteries? Who makes car batteries? You are smart. You know who makes the batteries.
The claims of the climate change pundits are bogus. Please read the statistics listed below on the usage of jet fuel.
The Actual Cost Per Hour To Fly U.S. Military Aircraft
Fighter Jets
A-10 Thunderbolt: $22,531
F-16 Fighting Falcon: $26,827
F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: $30,404
F-22 Raptor: $85,325
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: 31,986
Bombers
B-52H Stratofortress: $88,354
B-2 Spirit: $150,741
B1B Lancer: $173,014
Helicopters
Ah-64 Apache: $5,171
UH-60 Black Hawk: $3,116
MH-60R Seahawk: $14,555
AH-1Z Viper: $20,642
Other Aircraft
E-3 Sentry: $66,126
RC-135: $95,339
E-4B: $372,496 -K.M.
2022 U.S. Government Accountability Office report on military aircraft operating costs. 1
Private Jet Charter Cost per Hour 2
Turboprops or Very Light Jets: Between $6,000 -$10,000 per hour.
Mid-Size Jets: $2,900 - $10,000 per hour.
Large and Ultra Long-Range Jets: $6,000-$10,000 per hour.
Luxury Jets: $11,000-18,000 per hour.
GMC Yukon Denali $12.88
I hope these statistics will put SUV and pickup truck use into perspective. The climate changes...as it has for centuries.
SUVs and trucks are not a problem.
References
1. GAO, U.S. Government Accountability Office, Military Aircraft Operating Costs, 2022, https://www.gao.gov/search?keyword=%20military%20aircraft%20operating%20costs%202022&page=10
2. WJ, Private Jet Charter cost per Hour, https://www.wijet.com/private-jet-charter-cost/per-hour/
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