Posted on 01/28/2016 8:53:32 AM PST by BenLurkin
Nye recently penned an op-ed for digital culture magazine Aeon, in which he argues that NASCAR should make the switch to electric-powered vehicles. In his mind, NASCAR is a celebration of "old tech," one that reinforces the automotive status quo and hinders progress from a social standpoint. And while the environmental benefits of an industry-wide change are obvious, the former mechanical engineer sees another benefit of the EV switch.
"Just think what an electric race would be like," Nye wrote. "It would be faster, and quiet. You could talk to the person next to you. The drivers could probably hear the roar of the crowd rather than having to imagine it as they do now. And most significant from my point of view, everyone in the crowd, every race fan, would want an electric car! The market for electric cars would go crazy."
"I wish NASCAR were more like NASA"†he continued. "I wish NASCAR were more about the future instead of the past. I am trying to envision the smart, efficient transportation technology of tomorrow, and there is NASCAR doing the opposite – celebrating a very old transportation technology of yesterday."
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Yes the Indianapolis 50 does have the same panache as the Indy 500.
NASCAR does not do enough muslim outreach to suit Nye?
Bill Nye, the whack job guy.
The explosions from overheated batteries will offer the crowds mayhem.
Nye is onto something here. Instead of just electric cars they should be artificially intelligent racers. AI racers would be interesting for all the wrecks.
Stupid leftist fag. He just doesn’t get it.
If electric cars could keep a charge for 500 miles of top speed driving . . . and/or if it could be recharged in less than 15 seconds, maybe NASCAR would consider it.
Bill Nye needs to shut up and get back to entertaining kids with cool science stuff.
PING!!!!
Just for the record, that’s not me in the furniture.
"Thanks for watching today's coverage of the Daytona 500, race fans. Tune in tomorrow for the next 20 laps after the cars refuel. And don't forget about our ongoing coverage through the week."
I think the amount of fuel it takes to put one rocket in space is enough to power all of the NASCAR cars for an entire season.
Yes and only Fords Chevy and Dodges...no Toyotas ever...I can’t watch Toys...
Bill Bye is a goose stepping little fascist. What he must dream about at night...
Same with me with two more items... 1) Tows a 23 foot boat and 2) haul cargo along with passengers...with the passengers be comfortable.
Boy, maybe people WOULD watch, to see that...
So the Indy 500 would be the Indy 120...?
How fast can you change out an couple thousand pound battery?
One of the most stupid ideas ever proposed...
Looks like you want something bigger than my Corolla ...
Hmmm...think about it: "Mohammad El-Kaboom, driving the Camellove 666 IKCO (The Iranian automobile co.) came into the pits, oh no his car exploded. Was it an accident or terrorism? We don't know."
Hmmm...maybe it would INCREASE RATINGS...
About the size of my F350 crew cab or my Econoline van or my wife Expedition xl
Well, there’s also the performance issues: incredible acceleration...and a range measured in a few dozens of miles if you use it.
Electric cars are already boutique vehicles.
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