Toshi Clark
@shikataganai.bsky.social
@toshi.clark on threads, was @maximumcharacte over on the old site before deactivating. Diagnostic radiologist, occasional polymath. Cyclist, skier, and musician among many other things.
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Toshi Clark
@shikataganai.bsky.social
· Nov 16
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
arstechnica.com
if you get an EV then you'll still be traffic. only you'll be electric traffic now.
what you _really_ want but just probably haven't come to terms with yet is less time in your life of being traffic, less being in a car.
this requires good, safe biking infrastructure as well as an e-bike for many.
what you _really_ want but just probably haven't come to terms with yet is less time in your life of being traffic, less being in a car.
this requires good, safe biking infrastructure as well as an e-bike for many.
Took a before photo then struggled for an hour against bad tolerances and stripped threads on the tip of one of the longer bolts needed to affix the rack towers to the Buzz’s roof.
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Took a before photo then struggled for an hour against bad tolerances and stripped threads on the tip of one of the longer bolts needed to affix the rack towers to the Buzz’s roof.
pretty decent pricepoints here. will lease reasonably well if they keep the lease cash spice-flow coming, even if residuals like now, 48-50% for a 24/12, for example.
electrek.co/2025/12/04/s...
electrek.co/2025/12/04/s...
The new Subaru Trailseeker EV will start at under $40,000
Subaru announced that prices for its new electric SUV, the 2026 Trailseeker, will start at under $40,000. 2026 Subaru Trailseeker...
electrek.co
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
pretty decent pricepoints here. will lease reasonably well if they keep the lease cash spice-flow coming, even if residuals like now, 48-50% for a 24/12, for example.
electrek.co/2025/12/04/s...
electrek.co/2025/12/04/s...
my new Braun shaver arrived today. no shortage of packaging. shaver within charging case within box within box within box
December 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
my new Braun shaver arrived today. no shortage of packaging. shaver within charging case within box within box within box
231 mile nominal EPA range car feeling a bit optimistic today, even on snowy high resistance roads and in near-snow temps, shod with Nokians. The heat pump probably is helping.
(52F was in the heated garage with the door open so mixing in some outside air.)
(52F was in the heated garage with the door open so mixing in some outside air.)
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
231 mile nominal EPA range car feeling a bit optimistic today, even on snowy high resistance roads and in near-snow temps, shod with Nokians. The heat pump probably is helping.
(52F was in the heated garage with the door open so mixing in some outside air.)
(52F was in the heated garage with the door open so mixing in some outside air.)
eventually these will go away
when I have blocked every 10 digit possible number
when I have blocked every 10 digit possible number
December 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
eventually these will go away
when I have blocked every 10 digit possible number
when I have blocked every 10 digit possible number
Stretching, dead hangs, and then 3 light sets of each. Tried to do some Bosu ball plank stabilization things at end but tired. Repaired shoulder a bit sore.
December 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Stretching, dead hangs, and then 3 light sets of each. Tried to do some Bosu ball plank stabilization things at end but tired. Repaired shoulder a bit sore.
and in other lease term-checking news, GM didn't budge at all on lease terms for Dec for the Sierra EV. they just totally killed the deal come October and are sticking with it.
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
and in other lease term-checking news, GM didn't budge at all on lease terms for Dec for the Sierra EV. they just totally killed the deal come October and are sticking with it.
there now remain 8 new 2025 Kia EV6 GTs for sale nationwide per cars.com, the closest of them 610 miles from me.
and fwiw, December lease terms are unchanged: 24/12 at 57% RV, 0.00187 MF, $16.8k lease cash (+ state/local if applicable); 36/10 at 52%, 0.00220, $16.5k.
my Nov YOLO was a good move.
and fwiw, December lease terms are unchanged: 24/12 at 57% RV, 0.00187 MF, $16.8k lease cash (+ state/local if applicable); 36/10 at 52%, 0.00220, $16.5k.
my Nov YOLO was a good move.
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
there now remain 8 new 2025 Kia EV6 GTs for sale nationwide per cars.com, the closest of them 610 miles from me.
and fwiw, December lease terms are unchanged: 24/12 at 57% RV, 0.00187 MF, $16.8k lease cash (+ state/local if applicable); 36/10 at 52%, 0.00220, $16.5k.
my Nov YOLO was a good move.
and fwiw, December lease terms are unchanged: 24/12 at 57% RV, 0.00187 MF, $16.8k lease cash (+ state/local if applicable); 36/10 at 52%, 0.00220, $16.5k.
my Nov YOLO was a good move.
hey, I can answer this one, NYT! it’s because he’s a racist and antisemite! next question pls
December 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
hey, I can answer this one, NYT! it’s because he’s a racist and antisemite! next question pls
I am really not impressed with the snow and ice traction of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires on our ID.Buzz. (Nokians weren’t available immediately when I got the Buzz 11 months ago.)
December 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
I am really not impressed with the snow and ice traction of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter tires on our ID.Buzz. (Nokians weren’t available immediately when I got the Buzz 11 months ago.)
what'd be hilarious is if this off the cuff move by the dotard opened the US market to small Chinese EVs: if all they have to do is build them here (but not meet FMVSS, etc.) then that's a lower bar to entry than exists now.
www.roadandtrack.com/news/a696236...
www.roadandtrack.com/news/a696236...
www.roadandtrack.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
what'd be hilarious is if this off the cuff move by the dotard opened the US market to small Chinese EVs: if all they have to do is build them here (but not meet FMVSS, etc.) then that's a lower bar to entry than exists now.
www.roadandtrack.com/news/a696236...
www.roadandtrack.com/news/a696236...
hmph. they're referring to a hybrid powertrain, not deuglifying it as I'd assumed based off of that headline
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/the-...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/the-...
Subaru Might Finally Be Ready To Fix The One Thing Holding Back The Outback | Carscoops
A new powertrain option may soon give the ICE-only Outback the upgrade many drivers have been waiting for
www.carscoops.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
hmph. they're referring to a hybrid powertrain, not deuglifying it as I'd assumed based off of that headline
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/the-...
www.carscoops.com/2025/12/the-...
Snau is snau
water-laden gross high-temp snow today. I've now shoveled 3 times hmph
water-laden gross high-temp snow today. I've now shoveled 3 times hmph
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Snau is snau
water-laden gross high-temp snow today. I've now shoveled 3 times hmph
water-laden gross high-temp snow today. I've now shoveled 3 times hmph
has it been two weeks?
how's the concept of a health care plan coming along
how's the concept of a health care plan coming along
December 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
has it been two weeks?
how's the concept of a health care plan coming along
how's the concept of a health care plan coming along
I indeed saved 15% or more by switching to GEICO. more on the order of 28%.
(via my insurance broker. ain't nobody got time to do it on the phone oneself or fill out a million web forms with the same info.)
((and last year it didn't make sense to switch. this year I'm a better risk. go figure.))
(via my insurance broker. ain't nobody got time to do it on the phone oneself or fill out a million web forms with the same info.)
((and last year it didn't make sense to switch. this year I'm a better risk. go figure.))
December 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I indeed saved 15% or more by switching to GEICO. more on the order of 28%.
(via my insurance broker. ain't nobody got time to do it on the phone oneself or fill out a million web forms with the same info.)
((and last year it didn't make sense to switch. this year I'm a better risk. go figure.))
(via my insurance broker. ain't nobody got time to do it on the phone oneself or fill out a million web forms with the same info.)
((and last year it didn't make sense to switch. this year I'm a better risk. go figure.))
math time! the question that I will seek to answer is how much money I could make in peak/off-peak arbitrage by cycling the various Powerwalls and expansion packs from 100 to 20% reserve state of charge.
here are the rates and hours I'm working with:
here are the rates and hours I'm working with:
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
math time! the question that I will seek to answer is how much money I could make in peak/off-peak arbitrage by cycling the various Powerwalls and expansion packs from 100 to 20% reserve state of charge.
here are the rates and hours I'm working with:
here are the rates and hours I'm working with:
the only thing surprising is that the Kansas AG has the integrity to charge a Republican for a crime in this day and age
www.newsweek.com/jose-ceballo...
www.newsweek.com/jose-ceballo...
Republican mayor faces deportation over voter fraud charges
The Kansas attorney general has accused Jose Ceballos of voting in elections despite not being a U.S. citizen.
www.newsweek.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
the only thing surprising is that the Kansas AG has the integrity to charge a Republican for a crime in this day and age
www.newsweek.com/jose-ceballo...
www.newsweek.com/jose-ceballo...
happy updating contributions to 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans to the new year's limit day, for those who celebrate
('tis $24.5k for 2026 if you're too young for the catch-up contributions, which kick in at age 50.)
('tis $24.5k for 2026 if you're too young for the catch-up contributions, which kick in at age 50.)
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM
happy updating contributions to 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) plans to the new year's limit day, for those who celebrate
('tis $24.5k for 2026 if you're too young for the catch-up contributions, which kick in at age 50.)
('tis $24.5k for 2026 if you're too young for the catch-up contributions, which kick in at age 50.)
Reposted by Toshi Clark
Super impressive. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Super impressive. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/o...
there comes a time
to submit another Darn Tough warranty claim for socks through which I've worn holes, since I wear them all the time
well, at least all the time I'm wearing socks, that is
to submit another Darn Tough warranty claim for socks through which I've worn holes, since I wear them all the time
well, at least all the time I'm wearing socks, that is
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
there comes a time
to submit another Darn Tough warranty claim for socks through which I've worn holes, since I wear them all the time
well, at least all the time I'm wearing socks, that is
to submit another Darn Tough warranty claim for socks through which I've worn holes, since I wear them all the time
well, at least all the time I'm wearing socks, that is
I've had some tasty protein + caffeine drinks recently. Joyburst, sold through Costco at a much better price than from Bezos, is good
Slate: not so good. mocha latte and caramel latte flavors both gross
TMYK
Slate: not so good. mocha latte and caramel latte flavors both gross
TMYK
December 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I've had some tasty protein + caffeine drinks recently. Joyburst, sold through Costco at a much better price than from Bezos, is good
Slate: not so good. mocha latte and caramel latte flavors both gross
TMYK
Slate: not so good. mocha latte and caramel latte flavors both gross
TMYK
lease advertisement shadiness from Polestar:
note lack of asterisk or fine print on this bookface ad. $499/mo x 27 months is all it says
note lack of asterisk or fine print on this bookface ad. $499/mo x 27 months is all it says
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
lease advertisement shadiness from Polestar:
note lack of asterisk or fine print on this bookface ad. $499/mo x 27 months is all it says
note lack of asterisk or fine print on this bookface ad. $499/mo x 27 months is all it says
/me settled on a brand and model of pants that I like a few years back: prAna Stretch Zion II.
as it turns out the Stretch Zion Standard is not the same.
as it turns out the Stretch Zion Standard is not the same.
December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
/me settled on a brand and model of pants that I like a few years back: prAna Stretch Zion II.
as it turns out the Stretch Zion Standard is not the same.
as it turns out the Stretch Zion Standard is not the same.
I haven't seen the fabled 57' Frito-Lay chip-hauler in a year or two, but I did spot a 57' trailer this morning here in Colorado. From the map one can see that it can travel to quite a few adjacent states while remaining legal.
December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I haven't seen the fabled 57' Frito-Lay chip-hauler in a year or two, but I did spot a 57' trailer this morning here in Colorado. From the map one can see that it can travel to quite a few adjacent states while remaining legal.