I enjoy seeing articles that confirm (or deny) things that I have said years ago. I came across an NPR article that noted that EV owners are 94% likely to repurchase another EV for their next Vehicle: “Among U.S. shoppers who are in [the] market for new vehicles, the interest in electric vehicles actually ticked… Read more »
The Iceboat Paradox: How to Predict Failed Forecasts
Of all the recreational thrills one can seek, iceboating is No. 1 with me. It is an elusive thrill, since I only iceboat locally and global warming is not helping. I am a member of our local iceboat club, but I will admit that I am not tightly dialed in with the real experts… Read more »
Statistics, the Inspection Paradox and Customer Acceptance
One of my favorite funky newsletters is the Maritime Advocate. It often has very useful information, but I really suspect I read it because of a clever bit of marketing. The end of the newsletter often has a bit of silliness, like a list of painful puns or a few bad jokes. While scrolling… Read more »