Over dickish. Shit happens. Regulate the fuck out of people and see what happens

This is all true. It seems like ferries would ideal for being electrified, considering they don’t go too far and are on a set course.

I’m still hopeful that we can manage to build a better biodiesel infrastructure to help support machinery/boats/planes. But everyone may keep pushing electric-powered transport

It’s okay to break the law and endanger other people because they want to bring their dog to a place they don’t belong ??? A lemonade stand is hurting no on….. untrained dogs in a food establishment because a person can’t adult??? Big difference

Ralph Nader is too old and he's the only person who cares.

They aren’t too embarrassed to break the law and draw attention with their not needed dog……if they can’t go to the grocery store without a support animal they can do online shopping. They don’t need to infringe on other peoples rights…. Like people who are afraid of dogs. Such entitlement because they can’t adult. Wahhh

I’ve never nearly rear ended anyone, or come close, but agreed. Either that or they need to have a sensor for automatic full headlight/rear lights.

It is disgusting but the people who bring their pets to stores with them are just looking for attention. It’s a certain type of personality who does it. I’m my opinion they are usually trashy people who have nothing else so they look for attention from people oohing over their dog. I feel sorry for those selfish people that they care so little about anyone else and their needs….. it’s all about them. I find them pathetic honestly.

I could not imagine being the first guy to pull up to the wharf in a electric lobster boat. You would be roasted to a crisp!

I've noticed it's either all or nothing. You either get high-beamed or surprised.

I agree! I just experienced it for the first time recently. It was early morning so not quite dark and not quite light which - morning or evening - is when I think visibility is always the worst and I came right up behind someone on 295 before I saw them. They are dangerous!

The US currently dedicates~40% of corn, and a similar fraction of soybean oil to biofuels already. So there's limited room to expand biofuels to support all the applications that we currently use liquid fuels for. My expectation is that shorter-range boats, intended for single-day travel, are likely to be electrified.

Agreed- the endurance of a 36’ lobster boat depends on the energy density of diesel

One of the big problems is Adaptive Headlights haven't been legal in the US until recently, so while the European version of these cars have had the technology for decades to shine brightly without blinding oncoming traffic, we haven't been allowed to use them.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/adaptive-headlights-legal-us-biden-infrastructure-bill-law/

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/18/business/us-approves-smart-headlights.html

I'm talking about at night in a snowstorm, at night in a rainstorm, and when it's dark. Daylight hours I don't mind either way

I still feel like biofuel is the way to go for boats/planes and heavy machinery.

i’d be interested to see how long an electric boat could last

Finding yourself almost rear ending vehicles numerous times during daylight hours means you drive too damn fast for conditions. Overly dickish!

By the way, lights on when wipers are is a good rule.

I’ve lived in Maine for the entirety of my 40+ years on earth and I agree with you 100%

I don't think the person you're responding to is very reasonable. They say the majority of people like dogs, then two sentences later cite a source showing only 38% of households like dogs enough to own them.

Restricting free trade doesn’t seem very small government

Exactly this. Many people pay little to no attention when they operate a vehicle. When you get a car serviced, for instance, the lights are always shut off. People never notice it was done, and their interior has lights, so... Canada has legislation introduced that would make lights default to auto to prevent this, but I'm not sure where that is at the moment. If it passes there, I suspect many manufacturers will adopt it to keep all North American market stuff the same.

Totally agree with you. Isn’t it a law in most states (it was where I came from) to have your lights on anytime there’s precipitation?

If it’s raining, dark, or snowing they are required to have the lights on.

The idea is that it's some sort of end of the world event but that it's covered up, so every time they report on it that is a coverup because they aren't saying the made up stuff twitter said.

I went to karoake in Searsmont this past Friday night at Threshers Brewery. They actually had a good crowd in there. They do it once a week.

Also, the Newcastle Public House does karaoke once a week. Those are the only ones I know of in the Midcoast region.

I have a pair of Sorel waterproof boots for snow that I like.

You might want to invest in a pair of Muck Boots as they are good for the mud season when everything melts. Basically you are going to want a pair of warm warm boots for snow, and a pair of waterproof boots that aren't as warm (but can still be insulated) for when things get sloppy.