Well, the world's atmosphere is part of 'nature' is it not?
And thus the efforts of our humans to clean up the atmosphere and curb carbon dioxide emissions are surely a valid topic for the LLB Gang's weekly blog hop?
Hard by the entrance to Duthie Park in Aberdeen we have a charging point for electric vehicles. This has been in place for about five years, but it's only recently that we've started to see more and more private cars using it.
Now humans (Gail included) often say how one problem with electric cars is that the batteries take ages to recharge, so this is a limitation on longer journeys. Moreover, the battery charge runs out faster when it's cold and dark and you have the heater and lights on, and these are common conditions in Scotland in winter.
Well I would like to put the counter-argument, make a suggestion.
As we all know, when driving long distances, especially with a canine passenger, it is important anyway to stop for a break every 2 -3 hours. My suggestion to those who are responsible for installing charging points is that surely the best place for them is, as here, beside dog-friendly parks, or alternatively at the start point of hiking trails or near nice sandy beaches? That way, the pups (and humans) get to enjoy some fresh air and exercise, and the time while waiting for the battery to charge will be well spent.
Does your human have an electric car yet?
Our movie theater has charging stations, but we haven't seen many others around. Momma's car is a 2006 Mustang, so no, no electric car for her.
ReplyDeletewe don't buy such a thing... the tv showed what price people pay for getting the ingredients for such cars, so this is not better than a diesel car.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteBertie lad, I applaud your bright idea!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
No, Mom won't have one until they are perfected some more. We think there is still lots of work needed before they would fit our lifestyle. Happy Friday to you.
ReplyDeleteYou are one smart boy, Bertie! We have a friend with an electric car but we do not.
ReplyDeleteBertie...you need to be in 'charge' (pun intended) of all major decisions. Once a Boffin Bertie always a Boffin Boy.
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
Bertie, that's a brilliant idea, and we are sure, that once they have been perfected, it will help sell lots of electric cars. Maybe they could provide local maps with all the best doggy places? You could advise them!
ReplyDeleteWe haven't got an electric car either. There don't appear to be any charging points around here, so it wouldn't be the best thing to buy.
Love,
Inca xx
That does sound like a good idea, Bertie. We're seeing a few charging stations around here, which is pretty amazing since we live in the land of Oil!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! People can plan their long distance journeys around dog parks.
ReplyDeleteWe drive in a 13-year-old Getz.
We don't have an electric car, but there are a lot of them around here. We like your idea of making stops near hiking trails and dog parks - makes perfect sense to us:)
ReplyDeleteWoos, Lightning and Timber
Even up here in nowhere land California we have bunches of places to charge cars..We think you have a valid point Bertie...more chrging stations near parks would be a pawsome idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely Nature Friday material!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
That is pure genius
ReplyDeleteWe are seeing lots more charging places around us but we don't have one of those electric cars either. Your idea is a great one for where to put more charging stations.
ReplyDeleteI am sure if there were chargers at the best dog spots more dog owners would get electric cars.
ReplyDeleteBertie, you always come up with great ideas, but this is one of your best! It makes perfect sense!
ReplyDeleteKiki and Rosie