Demolishing the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing LIES - the Omega Car

[@ZagelMedia]

If Elon Musk, the largest and most advanced electric car manufacturer is endorsing Trump, you know something is off. Even Elon doesn't want the mandate for electric cars because he sees how destructive the Democratic party is at this moment in history. The rules, regulations, and taxes for manufacturers aren't even worth forced electric car ownership... it's crazy.

[@CaseyPutsch]

CORRECT!!

[@igus2157]

​@@CaseyPutschAbsolutely!!

[@whattheflux2733]

Make Innovation Great Again!

[@ChasingDifferentAdventures]

​@CaseyPutsch Hello Casey! There's always the mention of minerals mining. ... Kamala's husband is the highest investor stake of North Carolina Lithium minerals mining. Though they cannot mine until the residents move or die. Electricity & roads are not being restored, well into after Winter, assuming residents still survive. No way to vote, for Trump, either by postal service or no electricity equals no Internet to vote, or have access to outside world. They always mention pollution around communities of mining Lithium. Dust, is bad to respiratory, and water sources. No one mentions the bad cells on which drip into ground it is Brownish Orange Gel or Corrosive Acidic Glaze. It's not like the 12 volt battery on a gasoline engine cat. That has the White powder on terminals. Yes! The mention of Elon Musk supporting Trump who is going to veto the 2035 EV'S mandate. Is saying something, and now he is testing Solid State battery 🔋 pack. Also, what's only mentioned on Another channel is Biden, had implemented a NEXUS, or Restriction of any brand who uses Chinese or Russian parts. Even it the Vehicle's are put together in the United States 🇺🇸. The NEXUS targets all Software and hardware on vehicles starting 2026. This means the chip shortage will start in the next 2 years. All parts have to be made in the America's or Europe. Without Russia. By 2030 it will target every component being made in United States. Thus, really expensive, it effected Tesla's Lithium-Ion Battery 🔋 Packs made in orsourced from China. He had 10 pre-paid now has 6 years left for getting the battery 🔋 Packs from China. I agree Trump is a better leader. He answers immediately, on any questions, he prevented WW3 against China who was backing North Korea (NK).. Trump used Diplomacy, In Los Angeles California I was paying $3.17 per gallon for Premium. Under Biden the 1st 2 years I was paying $6.87 to $8.89 per gallon.. i even have video on this It doubled, and almost tripled. Good Casey.

[@Eduardo_Espinoza]

Right, the left are a bunch of inside trading crooks, pushing EVs control the stock market.

[@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857]

The amount of auto parts lost during the "Cash For Clunkers" debacle was crying a shame. You want to save natural resources? Keep em running.

[@igus2157]

@@johnjacobjingleheimerschmi3857 What a con the cash for clunkers program was.

[@Tipman2OOO]

That part! 😂

[@Tipman2OOO]

And replaced the ol reliables with new disposable designed-to-fail machines

[@banditone7896]

The destruction of perfectly serviceable vehicles was absolutely criminal.

[@Biokemist-o3k]

We lost so many awesome old cars during that time. And with the vanishing of the "junkyards" good used parts have become even harder to source....

[@1968CudaGuy]

You had me at "Idiot politicians"......

[@CaseyPutsch]

:)

[@michaelkeyser8371]

The right to repair your vehicle is important also because some manufacturers lock their software and that's not fair to the consumer

[@CaseyPutsch]

YES YES YES!!!!

[@thegrey8643]

Nope. It really sucks to have to take everything to the dealership to load or modify software or get lucky and meet someone that has some grey market app for the laptop.

[@salvadormonella8953]

You are being overly kind. In some fascist places, with top-down dictatorial mandates from our "betters," like here in the PRC (People's Republic of California), software modification of ECUs/PCMs is ILLEGAL The politicians here are SUPER smart, and they KNOW better than anyone that they are correct, and that such idiot citizens, like us car drivers here, lack sufficient understanding to do ANY modifications to ANY of the systems in our cars, with the exception of the scent of car's air-freshener. Our politicians are SUPER smart. Super geniuses. All of them. You can tell how smart they are because they issue these edicts even though many of them are completely drunk when they formulate their inciteful mandates. We worship them and their wisdom, and they like our worship. Their track record of brilliant success is unmatched by any other group of drunk administrators I know of, except perhaps for some of those in DC. Them are truly some special people too. I love all of them so much I carry their pictures in my wallet. Really.

[@blondebeard6335]

You should check out that guy breaking plastic down into diesel. His fuel and your car would be negative environmental impact.

[@CaseyPutsch]

YUP

[@nateshoemaker2729]

Who exactly? I've heard of the concept before but don't often hear about it. You're 100% right though 👍

[@IceDrip]

Yeah, except the process that the dude making plastic to diesel uses, TAKES IN more energy to convert the plastic to diesel than it would to just burn straight diesel… so you lose diesel in the process, not make any. As an organic chemist, we’re always considering this. There’s tons of processes out there that make one material to the other, the question is, is it energy efficient. If companies could make plastic to diesel out of plastic they would’ve done it ages ago, it’s just not efficient at all.

[@marcuscoquer5958]

Space Karen won’t like it.

[@JoshDangerFabean]

EV cars used to be cool for example GMs EV1, now they're pushed down our throat and your diesel car is cool. Full circle.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Indeed, and also better.

[@marciusextavour8754]

Who forced you to buy an EV, specifically?

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

​@@marciusextavour8754 The US government and the entire EU in a few short years. ICE will be illegal, parts production and support will come to a grinding hault, diy will be illegal, indy shops will be forced out of business, only dealerships will have control over all service and repair. At BEST, everything that is not the latest model iPhone, uh, I mean, EV will be taxed & tariffed out of realistic ownership for 90% of people. Control how & when a population transports themselves & their goods, and you control a population.

[@Ihatezidiotz]

sorry. but ev's were never cool.. :)

[@JoshDangerFabean]

@@marciusextavour8754 No one is forcing me to buy one and I don't have one. I also never claimed anyone was forced to buy one. I said they're being pushed down our throats which doesn't even imply anything of force. But don't act like the government isn't trying to mandate auto makers are only allowed to produce EVs.

[@floodtheinbox]

Not an EV diehard here, but the solar array on my house produces more energy than I can use driving 20k+ miles per year in a model 3 and all the energy needs for my property. The car is quiet, seats 4 comfortably, has a good sound system, is one of the safest cars on the market, and I’m not reliant on any oil infrastructure to keep it running. I take care of the lithium battery and expect a useful life of about 325,000 miles. There are a lot of high water marks the model 3 hits that are miles away from a project like the omega but I do love the concept. Reminds me of what VW did with the XL-1.

[@fila1445]

Good for you My roof isn’t even big enough to generate power for my own house And it rains and gets dark after 5pm for almost 4 months in the year where I live

[@igus2157]

That's sounds pretty cool. You must live in a warm climate. I can't tell you how many 3's I've seen on flatbeds being hauled out of Colorado ski areas.

[@whattheflux2733]

When the battery craps out, can you rebuild it? Petro engines can be rebuilt most of the time, multiple times, what about that toxic battery, how easy is it to rebuild, and re-use?

[@ineedbigdrink8509]

@@whattheflux2733 there’s enough batteries in circulation that there are options for EV owners (especially Tesla) to do battery swaps, and shops that are willing to perform them if you don’t have the tools. You don’t pop open and replace individual cells. This is something you would only have to do maybe once in the lifetime of the car unless you want to keep it for many generations lol. The electric motor and single ratio drivetrains with far less moving parts will require minimal maintenance and when you do, is not an intensive fix/replacement. It’s not like you can rebuild/fix an engine with random spare parts laying around your garage, you will need to consult a manual or schematic and find the right tools and suppliers for your parts just like you will do with an electric car.

[@whattheflux2733]

@@ineedbigdrink8509 What do you do when it catches fire and the fire department just watches it burn, and your house goes with it? What do they do with the old batteries?

[@zwarst]

You are spot on, long live the ICE! They certainly outlast batteries.

[@BrokeWrench]

They used to, nowadays even the engines are only built to barely outlast the warranty

[@miguelgameiro8063]

If they are built with longevity in mind

[@SublimeSimplicity]

"I did my research" Grabs numbers off reddit, doesn't verify any sources, "let's just go with these" 🤣

[@CaseyPutsch]

The discussion point stands

[@rg5445]

They are incompetent but many are evil too.

[@BrokeWrench]

I doubt many are evil unless you set the bar really low. Now replace that with Greedy and willing to do anything for a dollar and that might just mean evil to you

[@rg5445]

@@BrokeWrench Well, when you say, do anything for money, do you mean anything or do you mean anything up to a certain point? Because I believe there is no limit to what people are willing to do for money and many other things. It also seems although we have no shortage of individuals like that and I call that evil.

[@colinbowman8816]

Evil is knowing what is right, and choosing to do wrong. ​@@BrokeWrench

[@canamscott]

as a career environmental educator and life long hot rodder, this is spot on! I love some of the electric cars as alternative propulsion systems, but they are not going to save the world. The Omega Car is very impressive! Work on your car to make it last longer. And for heaven's sake drive carefully to max your mpg! And most important do not let your elected officials mandate things that they know nothing about.

[@kenc2894]

I'm sorry Casey but your whole point is mute. You're argument is based on a gokart with a diesel engine vs a Tesla. Once you add all the safety features (crumple zones, bumper height, airbags, ..) necessary to get a car on the road you'll end up with a car twice the weight, and the same drag coefficient like any little modern diesel. Basically a ford fiesta tdci. That being said. Going full EV isnt feasible in any way at the moment. Not until there are massive improvements with batteries + charging infrastructure.

[@robinok1406]

Thought the same, than using a Reddit comment as a base lol. (Yeah I know USA doesn't have a great electricy mixture) BUT even the difference between a two seater concept and an fully mass produced 5 seater family car isn't that big lol. Now imagine charging with eco or solar electricity locally produced by the own solar panels on the roof, that (maybe still a niche) would be a completly other story.

[@ErnieDriedger]

The car already has a crumple zone and actually one of the best ones ever

[@hilanddoug]

Your premise is incorrect, which leads you to a bad conclusion. Further, you misspelled "moot" and used the contraction of "you are" in place of "your". Grammar counts when you're trying to look smart.

[@BrianSFischer]

Absolutely true

[@withwingsaseagleeyes]

@@hilanddoug I assume he used Speech to Text which Google loves to mess it up

[@ATCustoms87]

comparing a Sleek Sportscar to a 4 doors family sedan hmmm. Make a 4 door car with the same range and performance to a Tesla then compare again. And an empty fuel tank has less co2 production then a huge load of batteries, no need to be a genius to know that. The difference is fuel need to be refuel where as EV just charge up using whatever energy there is Solar, Wind, Hydro, Goal, oil, gas, nuclear and etc. The argument of power loss and co2 produce the electricity is also really dumb, How much energy and fuel and co2 produced to mine for fuel, fracking, transport, refine, and after all that you still need trucks to deliver to the gas pump. Yes EV are not for everyone but the anti EV movement are really dumb especially those that vandalize Teslas for no reason.

[@mockingbird187]

I'm generally with you on quite a bit of what you're talking about, but I am ultimately about getting to the underlying truth... I try not to have a horse until I pick one via logic. That said, I think it's either a glaring oversight or intellectual dishonesty to point out that electricity doesn't magically arrive to an EV... without also mentioning that the same can obviously be said about gasoline. There is a LOT of energy that goes into exploration, pumping, transporting, refining, distributing, and ultimately pumping into the car's gas tank. Not to mention the inevitable spills and such. Would be interesting to see all of that calculated, though any conclusion would be questionable since so many variables are involved. I can be convinced otherwise, but as of right now, I believe it's difficult to beat the EV that will coming out of American plants in the next 5-10 years (I'm thinking of far cheaper batteries that weigh about half as much) and then charging the thing from a combo of solar panels and home battery storage. For those who rent, there will likely be a different ideal situation. The thing killing EVs right now is essentially all in the battery... the weight and expense. But if tech keeps moving, they'll get both down and will probably eventually be able to offer long enough warranties to put people at ease, like they're already starting to do in China. You ever make fry oil biodiesel? Jesus... anyone who has probably loves the idea of letting the sun make your fuel. Ha! ;) Lastly, your Omega is awesome... I love it. However, comparing the efficiency of a personal 2-door project that doesn't have to comply with any federal crash regulations to a mass-produced 4-door EV that does... is rather apples/oranges. That doesn't mean that there aren't things the manufacturers could learn from you/your car. I think, regardless, there's gotta be room to cut weight in most any vehicle, and aerodynamics can always be improved. Not sure why Tesla hasn't moved to 17" wheels and moon hubs ages ago. They should at least be a factory option, as it's very obvious wheels/tires have a huge impact on efficiency. I know they made a deliberate effort to not skirt the rear wheels because they didn't want it to "look" like an EV, but again, I feel like this should at least be an option for those looking to max out range/efficiency. What I find most interesting is how much Tesla's robotaxi looks like the Omega, as far as the general shape is concerned. However, when aerodynamics take precedent, shapes tend to be similar, so it also tracks. Edit: Oh boy... if you're honestly pushing the idea that most EV batteries will be going bad at 100k miles, it looks like this might go the direction of needing more rebuttals than I'll be interested in even offering. EV batteries charge slower and have diminished capacity in colder weather, but they've actually been found to have better general battery health/longevity in colder climates. From the numbers, the typical EV is a Tesla, and the typical Tesla battery will tend to go 200k+ miles if it's driven 12k+ miles per year. I wouldn't count on it making it to 200k if only driven 5k mi a year, as time is also a factor. Just something else to factor in for people who don't drive much annually.

[@docmartin6348]

*me fudging the math to get a lower payment while explaining to my wife that we need a Dodge Hellcat.*

[@rotorblade9508]

Obviously a light, very easy to manufacture car is going to be more efficient overall than a much heavier one, and manufacturers are making them increasingly heavier. Imagine BMW M5 is 2500kg but lighter than the M1 Abrams

[@Tichondriusbiker]

Casey - I admire what you’ve accomplished and are about to, or have yet to, accomplish! I would vote for you to be Transportation Secretary. Your statement about the 1/5th percentage of truth is accurate. All data can be manipulated to reflect a researcher’s bias or agenda. My concern is the ‘cost’ of extracting and refining petroleum. Did you factor in the CO2 stream produced/released during petroleum refinement? I didn’t hear those numbers in your discussion! I installed a 10 kWh solar PV system on my roof top 10 years ago. The life cycle of that system is approximately 25 years and to date, I’ve experienced zero maintenance issues. (I installed it myself with the very best materials.) My YTD production has netted me approximately $40k and produced 110 MwH of pixies. I live on the 46th parallel in a 4-season climate (a bit colder than Ohio) and manage quite well. As you mention, the colder the climate, the less efficient the EV battery storage, which is my concern with EVs. But consuming one’s own energy production (as in my case) results in a far more efficient EV charging solution. On the horizon is a very promising Hybrid vehicle retrofit company (Edison Motors, British Columbia). Which marries the torque of battery EVs and the efficiencies of small, diesel driven generators combined to effectively maximize the efficiencies of both systems. Unfortunately, their solutions do not address your manufacturing concerns; they do offer a retrofit option for 1-ton trucks, by simply prolonging the life of the 20th century manufacturing philosophies by offering an efficiency solution. I would love to hear more specifics regarding your manufacturing processes and solutions? Does your process scale? I’m not voting for Trump, but I would vote for you!

[@whattheflux2733]

If you vote for Kamala, you vote for tampons in boys bathrooms, boys dressing as girls being allowed in girls sports, lockerrooms, and even made to share hotel beds with girls while on school sports trips. A vote for Kamala is a vote to destroy the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. A vote for Kamala is a vote to allow evil to run rampant and bring our nation to ultimate ruin.

[@canadiandeplorable4512]

The powers that be would love to get rid of the aftermarket car industry, yet isn't fixing and keeping older cars on the road recycling ? One less car in a barn or a junk yard rolling around with a new tech driveline being cleaner than it was from day one. Mmmmm ! Don't hate me because they become more zippy, like me because I learned how to wrench, build, manufacture parts, and saving the world one cool car at a time. Keep going Casey !

[@allan801]

Sad to say, you may want to add to each video a segment where you say you are of sound mind and have no depression, and would never do anything to harm yourself. Just say many champions for alternative common sense car designs/techniques didn’t live so long, against the current powerful forces. Love your car, and the stats are so awesome. Stay strong 💪

[@salvadormonella8953]

Good point. Never underestimate the lengths people will go to eliminate industry disrupters. Business history is littered with the bodies of visionaries with paradigm-shifting products, literally. Get a food taster, a body-guard, a good dog, pack heat, and make as many friends as possible within the governing regulatory bodies. Godspeed.

[@samuelberghuvud5527]

Chase you got the chanse of a life time, look at what Edison motors up in canada are doing. The have started their own company makind disel electric loging trucks. Please look into how feasable it would be for you to get the Omega safety sertified and start a small scale manufacturing, do publicity things, get it out there. I'd love to one day be able to own one Keep up the good work and never give up

[@katieandkevinsears7724]

I'd buy one as well.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Still going my friend. This is one step along the way.

[@apterachallenge]

@@CaseyPutsch You're about 15 years behind Aptera, but good luck. They started out with a hybrid, then went electric. Then they recently ditched in-wheel motors for an off-the-shelf conventional front wheel drive drivetrain, and now that they have all their ducks in a row, are going to production next year. Given that the EV mandates are in place, why not go with the flow, and make a vehicle that can work off-grid and be 100% fossil-free for short commutes. Add additional solar for more solar miles, and you can drive "for free", given that you have a sunk cost in the vehicle (but it's not a high sunk cost as it is going to cost $30k, less than the current cheapest Tesla)

[@odinson7429]

Do what you want, but NO MANDATES is the way to go. Let the people and free market dictate; if the products are so great they will win on their own merits.

[@este_marco]

@@odinson7429 mandates would be good if they were actually helping the environment in the long term and wouldn't be made by hypocrites

[@sk8shackcrew]

You are too cool, I would love to sit and talk with you for hours! Keep going Sir

[@spidennis]

I need to know something about your manufacturing method because it’s a complete mystery. You say it’s better but we don’t know that.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Watch the test videos...

[@spidennis]

@@CaseyPutsch I thought I watched them all? I really like what you’re saying/ preaching, I think most of us, even the lefties, are in sync with you. Remember Elio? I was hopeful for them but they went the ev route and died. Aptera went ev and will crash on takeoff on the runway if they ever even get to taxi. I think there important lessons to learn from these failures but we definitely need trump in office to bring a car concept like this to market.

[@erikrummel6277]

Casey with the exception of 1 thing, I’m on board with everything you said. The average of replacement life of the battery pack is better than depicted. Since you understand the concept of giving the full picture I will break it into the 2 pertinent facets. 1- the miles used before “replacement” by choice or under warranty, is determined by RATED miles, not actual. As in, the battery is rated to be at least at 90% of original capacity or warranty will replace it. That by no stretch means they need or even should be replaced (especially from an environmental standpoint), that’s just essentially what they are guaranteed to still act “as new”. This would be like saying that my 10 year old 130,000 mile Camry should have its engine rebuilt because it’s down to 180hp from its original 198hp. That would be absolutely crazy to go through that expense. Is it ideal? No. Does it make the vehicle useless unless the motor is rebuilt? Also No. 2- vehicle battery packs are getting so much better and each generation exceeds expectations on longevity, so the numbers on all of those studies are outdated before they are even compiled. Just my $0.02 from someone that totally agrees with you and doesn’t want your point to get diminished based on some technical aspects that don’t change the fact that you are right but might be used to discredit your argument.

[@rg5445]

Right-on. First time seeing your channel, pretty cool especially that Omega car and the numbers you’ve gotten out of it. Impressive.

[@markclark250]

When I had an i3, I calculated it as equivalent to getting 100mpg in an ICE and paying $3 for gas. Boring car with funky tires, but a great commuter. It had a carbon tub too which was cool. Sold it for a profit in the boom. I hope you watch the video Engineering Explained did on ICE VS EV. It's way more factual than this video.

[@jerrymarshall2728]

One thing you're forgetting, with your compassion; disposal of Lithium batteries! The components of the batteries are highly toxic! ICE parts are biodegradable, after decades...

[@CaseyPutsch]

accurate

[@salvadormonella8953]

Lithium is toxic.

[@marciusextavour8754]

It's a little disheartening to see that an opinion that is so easily debunked with a quick google search still gets repeated over and over. Do lithium ion batteries take a lot of energy and carbon etc to produce? YES. Do they take additional energy and care in order to dispose of safely , or recycle? YES. And even with all that, ICE cars are STILL dirtier, over their lifetimes. One intuitive way to think about ICE waste: there is an entire industry dedicated to disposing of dead, old cars that nobody wants. They are called junkyards, crushers, wreckers. A car that is crushed into a cube is NOT clean or safe from an environmental point of view. It also needs careful disposal etc. We always ignore the warts of the status quo because they have become invisible to us. The warts of the new thing are always more obvious.

[@DimebagDarrenLowe]

Fuel in ICE cars, burned once, gone forever Parts that make up a battery. still there in place when the battery malfunctions and needs recycling. Is it hard to recycle, at this time yes. Do we do hard things, yes we do.

[@whattheflux2733]

Can't rebuild a battery in your garage over the weekend like a petro engine, and even if an engine is too worn out to rebuild, the metal can be smelted and forged again. What does it take to rebuild/recycle a battery?

[@sprezzatura8755]

Elon is all for reduced regulation. He knows that EVs will dominate one day, but also understands the rationality of a gradual transition. DOGE: Department Of Government Efficiency 😊

[@BrianSFischer]

OK, first item, EV batteries are now good for more like 300,000 miles.

[@whattheflux2733]

Also, they are good for fires that firefighters won't even try to put out🤣

[@GF-mf7ml]

Also good after 20 years. Not going to happen.

[@josephschaefer9163]

So what? My farm tractor is from 1942. Anything can be made well

[@ThisRandomUsername]

You don't need to replace your battery after 100k - 130k miles. Some people will need to, just like some people will need to replace the most expensive part of their traditional part of their car after that time. The real numbers are much higher for decently made battery packs. Nissan Leafs are the worst batteries primarily because they were air cooled. In the US, manufacturers are required to give a 100k mile warranty, but many offer much higher warranties than that. Edit: Also when you look at the CO2 figure from your diesel, you need to add ~24% because during manufacture, that's roughly what is emitted. Edit 2: The reason car manufacturers offer 8y / 100k miles is because that's the mandated federal minimum. Edit 3: Another thing you haven't talked about is the trajectory of the electricity energy mix. Over time it's getting better, but having many things electrified with batteries will certainly help to consume power when it's available from solar and wind. Final thoughts: Get trains and regular public transport working. That's way more efficient than cars no matter the power source. The government is wanting to keep businesses going because politicians get kickbacks from these businesses.

[@Neoprenesiren]

Public transport is already present in large areas and is unlikely to be spread to smaller or more rural areas unless the government or a large company decides to take a massive loss. Trains already have a massive network which is rapidly deteriorating along with the cars and caboose not because they don’t generate profit or lack investment because of corruption and lack of foresight.

[@ThisRandomUsername]

@@Neoprenesiren The fact is that roads and fuel are already heavily subsidised because of lobbying from car makers. There's a lack of interest in public transport because there's no lobbying or kick-backs as I alluded to in the first comment.

[@Neoprenesiren]

@ yeah right

[@ThisRandomUsername]

@@Neoprenesiren What do you mean yeah right? There's a lot of data out there if you actually want to find out about this stuff. A "yeah right" doesn't make that go away.

[@Neoprenesiren]

@ yeah right is a statement of agreement in this case I’m too tired of your short sightedness to argue the substantive branches of the topic while I agree with the general premise I do not agree with your statement in specific. So “yeah right” means “okay move on.”

[@duck-in-space-engineers]

Cracked me up at "There ain't no gallon innit!"

[@jparker785]

Ill admit I bought his crap back then! Best used car salesman I have ever seen. Unfortunately, I learned too late, and the damage is done. Now that I have seen through the lies, I am an enemy to many old friends. Love the work you're doing, Casey. 😊

[@CaseyPutsch]

Cheers!

[@garielgrenadius7564]

As an inventor and a math-head, I love this video. However, most people cannot relate to the figures. So, summarize the stats in the beginning and inform watchers that the breakdown will follow. This will increase the number of people who like and share as it is easily understood.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Look at the description

[@JohnSmith-em9ks]

I like your idea and car. However, how would it do in an accident? Looks like a death trap.

[@siop5709]

Why are you comparing a 2 seater vehicle with 0 trunk space (Omega Car) to a 5 seater production sedan?????? COMPARE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE APTERA EV!!!

[@salvadormonella8953]

That's as good idea. Of course, it assumes that Aptera will be able to bring their coupe to market. Looking at their financial statements, and how just recently their top management gave themselves some super big financial bonuses, like maybe the house is on fire and they're cashing out, has caused me to question their commitment. I contrast their financial statements with those of Tesla at a similar stage, and, despite the so-called "financial analysts" on Wall Street (which apparently are really stupid, really inexperienced, super uneducated, and utterly lacking in business sense) and their idiot assessment of Tesla's financial & business position, Tesla was doing EXACTLY what they should have been doing at EVERY stage of their business development. When I saw Tesla's financial statements, despite analysts saying "sell," I bought Tesla stock and finance my retirement with the proceeds when I sold at 30X my share purchase price. Still, Aptera (and there are a few other 3-wheeled electric suicide machine manufacturers as well) are a good comparison. /Without having any actual insight, I suspect the Omega car will trounce those transpiration curiosities as well.

[@robbytheremin2443]

I live for rants and rabbit holes. 👍 Side note: A Harris campaign add popped up in this video. I watched the whole thing and clicked on the link so now Act Blue has to pay you. 😂

[@Litteringannnd]

Yo get this guy on JRE asap

[@CaseyPutsch]

Hook me up

[@rippatoe50]

Way to go Casey, I'm with you on this.

[@Casch44]

As someone who’s owned 8 diesel vehicles. Mainly VW TDIs I love this and wish I could have one.

[@terrycarter8929]

Do you remember when they offered scrap prices to trade in your old car to get a new one? My step brother told me many good running cars where scrapped. How about retrofit the old cars with modern fuel injection to keep them going? Nope let's destroy good simple reliable cars and give us plastic super complicated throw away cars.

[@ghabwy9733]

Always great when "33" makes an appearance. Thank you, Casey.

[@trinipattan1472]

If you count the energy used to make electricity then you have to count the energy used the refine fossil fuel. 😅.

[@vevenaneathna]

lol chevy volts last 450k-500k miles with no battery degradation. mines at 130k miles and ive averaged 88 mpg. bought it about 18 months ago for 7k cash, ive put about 45k miles on it in that time and saved about 5500$ worth in gas. it will be a free car in about a month or so. idk man im about as far right as it gets, i bought to car to pay less tax. I added a solar roof which adds about 4 miles of range per day and i plug it into my house at home to back feed my meter lol. a lot of what youre saying is true but there is also occasionally exceptions and other sides. the whole ev thing is difficult to avoid specific examples.

[@LightAsh01]

Casey you're a really smart guy. The only way the car industry will ever change "innovate" is by doing it yourself as you've done so far. The next step is production. Make a couple yourself and sell them. I know for me once Im done with my business degree I'd be the first in line to buy a quick, effecient vehicle like yours. I already ride a motorcycle around everywhere, so it only makes sense.

[@boydstephenson5874]

What about cost and co2 emissions of producing the fuel to run the car. A little bias ,no?

[@memsybabe]

A lot of people are missing Caseys' point. Yes, he's comparing his two seater, light weight car to a Tesla, but what hes saying is that if the actual car companies were to change their outdated manufacturing processes (and maybe were allowed to by government), they could put funds into making more modern cars, with more modern ICE powerplants, that would easily go a heck of a lot further for your buck, and be a lot cleaner. But i fear those in power are too comfortable lying to the people, and filling their own pockets, at our expense. Keep fighting the fight Casey.

[@Peaceable75]

I knew this was a sensible person. 1minute and 21 seconds proved it to me👍🏾 I have a question about retrofitting electric in-wheel motors to my Gr Supra. Have you ever heard of Orbis? They seemingly still exist.

[@Turshin]

Casey always keeping it 💯

[@aaronfeenstra1695]

I believe that the consumer is partially to blame for this as well. Consumers are more than ever (in america) wanting bigger, heavier, and more tech filled cars. The manufacturers are only encouraging this.

[@kmsdaily]

Are the consumers wanting that, or is the manufacturers' propoganda working?

[@aaronfeenstra1695]

@@kmsdaily I think both

[@truegret7778]

There is a phrase I remember from my wife (she was a program manager in aerospace (hydraulic pumps), and I was in factory automation - both retired), telling "you can have the best design in the world but you have to think of manufacturability". I agree with your premise and performance (milage/range, accel., efficiency, manufacturability), but if it practical - meaning "can accommodate a family of four and a dog?. I hope what you're doing becomes mainstream/get's picked up. But, I wouldn't be so quick to "diss" EVs. There is no reason this industry needs to be "100% EV", or "100% diesel", or "100% Hydrogen" or 100% any propulsion type. No 1 propulsion is the end-all-be-all solution.

[@whattheflux2733]

He says the same in an earlier video in the playlist for this car. There are applications for each, and none is an end all be all, but overbearing government regulations stifle true innovation.

[@truegret7778]

@@whattheflux2733 100% agree. I would think (hope) the automakers would innovate without mandates. I hate the fact Detroit has declined to this level. Perhaps, just perhaps the timing is perfect for a renaissance so to speak with (🙏) a Trump administration. Manufacturing "should" be returning, inflation and debt coming down, venture capitol should open up. I am optimistic. I see Casey has a presence on Instagram and FB (I never started with FB because I can't stand the snake Zuckerberg) - Casey should have an X (Twitter) presence ...... more VC people hang out there (Kevin O'Leary for example). I've watched some of the previous vids - thx for the tip.

[@whattheflux2733]

@@truegret7778 NAFTA made them innovate to send all their manufacturing stuff to other countries, it was business innovation versus physical innovation.

[@truegret7778]

@@whattheflux2733 That was NAFTA, and Bill Clinton FU. Then Trump came in to correct it to USMCA. He has also halted a major, major 'UGE Chinese auto mfg plant in Mexico. He threatened 200%-1000% tariffs, and they stopped the project. If you follow Titans of CNC, the moved from CA to TX, that is helping to bring mfg to the US.

[@whattheflux2733]

@@truegret7778 MAGA!

[@MrJeanbaljean]

Loved , this is what is all about , this country was build for people like you hard work and innovation with high patriotic sense and values , rock on brother here for you .

[@alexzipp585]

Here is what confuses me. The Chevy ev1 was created in the 90s and disappeared....even a book was created about it. I agree there is a push for ev, but it sounds like they had the tech back then, but it gets axed????

[@bobhellman8676]

Casey, I have a basic question and I apologize if you've addressed this elsewhere... What is the finished weight of the prototype? Asking because a) I totally agree with the monocoque approach, but b) As an enclosed vehicle, it takes a bit to get in the realm of open vehicles, and I would like to know where you are. I have scaled my supercharged Ariel Atom 3 2.4L with 5 gals of fuel (50% fuel load) @ 1,355 lbs.. It has all of the street gear (fenders, lights, glass windshield, wiper, etc.) but it is of course a "naked car". (You know it with exoskeleton tube frame, etc.) I have not scaled it, but I have a Vanderhall Carmel 1.5L GM Intercooled Turbo 6 sp. auto, which has a slot and tab welded aluminum chassis, ABS thermoformed bodywork, lights, doors, glass windshield, no wiper as it's a 3-wheeler/autocycle/motorcycle, fenders, but I'm believing it's about 1,600 lbs.. Again, not enclosed, it looks like a bathtub on wheels. Or maybe a cannoli. So are you below 1,500 lbs as it sits?

[@ViperReApErR]

It's about control, can't charge at certain times can't charge past a certain percent, if you compare the f150 lightning to the regular f150 by factoring in the range on the ev to the gas tank size of the other it only gets the equivalent of 13mpg, and the cost to charge makes an ev cost more per mile than an efficient gas vehicle let alone diesel

[@CaseyPutsch]

YES!

[@donaldwiller9238]

Great information and video

[@iwuanadie1058]

Thank you, car-enthusiast Jerma

[@HolisticPatriots]

I Voted For Trump 2024. In person and with ID.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Nicely done sir.

[@salvadormonella8953]

You are a patriot and obviously highly intelligent and astute. Whatever the Dumocrats say the Repub's are doing, they aren't. The Dum's are. It's called "psychological projection," and both sides do it. The Left is racist, so they acuse everyone else of being racist. The right is considerate, and so they think everyone else is considerate too.

[@duanethieme4186]

Thank you Casey for speaking the truth!!

[@david19897]

You keep talking about manufacturing cars but you aren't doing it. Building a prototype and mass producing a car is vastly two different things. Go build a car company if you car is so much better. Also no one is forcing you to buy a electric car just FYI.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Since you told me what to do, now it’s my turn. Go build literally anything pal.

[@david19897]

@@CaseyPutsch I'm not saying I have a better way to do manufacturing so I have no illusions that I can do something that isn't being done already. You are saying that.

[@kingfrank177]

i stand with you for it

[@playanddisplay3636]

Make Automobiles Great Again. I think Americans might like this slogan. MAGA Trump 2024

[@pimpstick2]

Search forbes open manufacturing then open source ecology and read what real manufacturing should look like.

[@joelpierce3940]

I drove my C7 ZO6, M7 from Alpine, Tx to San Antonio, Tx at highway speed on 13.8 gallons of gas. Still had a little over 2 gallons left. I think that’s great for 650 HP.

[@K3PO]

Commenting to help end the algorithm.

[@CaseyPutsch]

yep

[@K3PO]

Casey - I sent you an email to the genius garage address. Didn’t want to say that all on here. Love this shit man!

[@domothepilot]

what a bunch of rambles. and if you tell him his nice looking economic car is a death trap and only so economic because its light because crash structure, safety features etc. are neglected, the problem suddenly is "hurrdurr overregulation". many people can throw an aerodynamic fancy fiberglass hull on a 3l lupo engine, but making people buy a 3l lupo was impossible. soooo, the problem is not car manufacturers or presidents or regulation, the problem the free choice of people buying cars. you wanna force-change that, you communist? ;-)

[@CaseyPutsch]

You literally know NOTHING about this car and have never touched it. I hope you’re a third rate psy op.

[@domothepilot]

@@CaseyPutsch okayokay, i admit, i diminished your great effort a bit, sorry for that. its a 1.9l tdi, not the 1.2 (hey, even more potential for mpgs!). but i stand by my weight vs safety and aerodynamics vs practicability arguments. i especially stand by the "people dont want fuel economic cars, its been tried" argument. again, i throw the thesis "the problem is not car manufacturers or presidents or regulation, the problem the free choice of people buying *big* cars." what do you say to that? (no psy op, btw. petrol head and elbow slider, just a bit edgy)

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Environmental arguments are bogus. In 2005 billionaire David Gelbaum gave the Sierra Club a $100 million donation on the one condition that they never again mention immigration and the harm it does to the environment. The Sierra Club as of today has taken $200 million from Gelbaum and never mentions immigration. If you care about greenhouse gases, and carbon emissions then you want to reduce the carbon footprint of your country. Nearly every Western nation has a declining population and declining carbon footprint but the same people who want an end to cars run on fossil fuels are encouraging mass migration from low carbon footprint countries to Western high carbon footprint countries. I refuse to listen to any discussions on climate change that shut down any talks on massive immigration and its environmental impact. By the way, studies have shown that nearly all refugees could be helped financially by up to 30 times more if given aid in nations closest to them instead of importing them into Western nations. Shutting down a genius fuel-efficient diesel design such as you have come up with in the name of saving the environment by the same people wanting endless massive environment destroying immigration tells you everything you need to know.

[@TheFoyer13]

Would you do anything different it you were to build an Omega car 2?

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

One thing you looked over is that people aren't gonna be replacing batteries. They're just gonna get a new car and junk the previous one. Because most people will find it too costly to replace the battery and just get rid of it

[@marciusextavour8754]

battery recycling is already a thing, and many new businesses are springing up the service and repair and resell batteries.

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

@@marciusextavour8754 yes businesses are popping up to fix evs. How expensive do you think that is? Especially since evs are more complex than a normal ice car.

[@ineedbigdrink8509]

@@_.incredible_magnum._291any new service for a new technology will start out expensive. Is this a real argument or just a Luddite one? In a future with as many EVs as ICE cars on the road, there will be service centers for both. And people who have more money than sense will continue selling or junking their old EV and ICE cars instead of maintaining them.

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

@@ineedbigdrink8509 complex things will always be more expensive to maintain and fix. So no matter how much we advance, EVs are gonna be more expensive to maintain and recycle (if we keep using lithium batteries) that's just how it is my guy. Not to mention that it pollutes more in manufacturing than a typical ice car. Its much harder to recycle because of the batteries. And then there's always the risk of ev fires. Which are hella hard to put out

[@ineedbigdrink8509]

@@_.incredible_magnum._291 ICE cars are not inherently easy to maintain or fix, there’s just more existing information and tools out there to learn with at the moment. An EV requires all the same maintenance an ICE car does besides the engine/transmission, which an EV requires less maintenance for since there’s less moving parts involved in a electric drivetrain with only one gear ratio. There are people out there who are pioneering the sector of working on EVs, and there is information out there if you want to learn. The only exception is probably batteries because of the risk and required tools/schematics needed to even begin to mess with the cells within. Usually people just do battery swaps rather than opening them. The whole environmental argument has become political, because some pretend it’s some magic that will fix our carbon emission problems, while others pretend like it’s all about initial carbon footprint and gas usage and completely ignore the reality of drilling, transporting, and refining oil to make ICE fuel. EV is simply an alternative form of transportation that depends highly on how a country produces energy, but if done right is definitely a net reduction on emissions.

[@jakecease]

Evs are practical for a certain subset but they are definitely not a blanket solution But the government ruins everything they touch. Even ice vehicles are getting progressively worse year by year I.e. cylinder deactivation, diesel emissions fluid, and slapping turbos on every small displacement engine. The most green choice is to buy used vehicles and keep em running

[@robinok1406]

Ok, now I am interested in how you see the Aptera EV? And with what exactly electricity mix was the CO2 emissions of the EV measured? From which region? What about the solar power produced on the roof? Can its Aero Concept also accommodate 5 people and luggage for all passengers? Where did the random Reddit user get his numbers from?

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Not comparing the same way. You’re talking about what your car uses versus what tesla makes the battery. Tesla does not emit CO2 while running while your diesel does. And I’m thinking about all the CO2 made by making batteries, compared to CO2, made by creation of diesel fuel. Quit trying to compare apples to oranges. You made one car, try making thousands! And you do it again, comparing all the CO2 to make electricity versus all the CO2 to make diesel fuel. And solar and wind can make electricity for free after installed, can creating diesel say that? this video is worthless.

[@antster7]

I gave up on ISE because I was tiered of seeing oil companies make record profits every quarter while gas prices kept going up. Having said that, nothing will make me give up my v12 BMW. Do whatever make sense for you.

[@salvadormonella8953]

I don't think you actually review the financial statements of oil producing or refining companies. I have. They are not, and have not, as a general rule, made record profits. Give me an example of a company that fits your description that has done this for a year or longer. It sounds to me like you listen to the news. Newsflash: the news lies, constantly, on virtually EVERY topic they "report." I guarantee this.

[@billcawthorne3114]

Apples and oranges. This vehicle is an astounding work of art and engineering. May I challenge you to do the same philosophy in an electric drive?

[@radweld]

Modern car design has nothing to do with efficiency or value, it's about control. Every car sold today can be controlled remotely, geofenced or bricked should the manufacturer choose to do so. This is a bigger problem.

[@jasonphilbrook4332]

My top concern about new commercially manufactured cars is the data collection they do. That's potentially more harmful and risky than any battery or jug of fuel.

[@DAVexpeditions]

Trump 2024 To Save America

[@CaseyPutsch]

Yes.

[@YurkerYT]

Thank you skinny Adam Sandler, very cool!

[@augnkn93043]

Casey is the Trump of auto enthusiast channels.

[@JDZiemba1773]

The most important visionaries of our time...Must...Putch....Trump....❤️🇺🇲

[@nerdvision3587]

Power grid generators are at best about 90% efficient, the same goes for the transformers in the power grid, and then there are the losses in the power lines due to capacitance and to heating the wires along with metal near the wires. From the original power sources to the wall outlets, the typical energy losses should be well over 50% and often close to 75%. That makes Teslas less energy efficient than many ICE cars if we are being honest.

[@CaseyPutsch]

Accurate

[@MatthewClarkson-be1vc]

What engine is in the Omega car? Transmission? What materials did you use to build the car? Are they off the shelf parts?? This is the video I want to see.

[@CaseyPutsch]

IP

[@benjaminhildebrand2220]

What is IP​@@CaseyPutsch

[@kevinfitzpatrick5949]

​@@CaseyPutschIP = in progress? I'd love to see that video as well

[@danielscarbrough4363]

Watch his Omega car videos, he covers it all step by step.

[@potathooo]

​@@kevinfitzpatrick5949Intellectual Property I believe

[@lonnyself3920]

could you imagine if the right brothers had to deal with this,

[@CaseyPutsch]

Wright

[@paulluke-w8p]

@@CaseyPutsch Right 😆

[@martinansell2105]

I've done research into law and history to much the same degree that Casey has done about cars. The world doesn't work like schools and the media like us to think. People don't realise that the government is a corporation that is bound to make money over anything else. Therefore presidential elections are just in house corporate affairs, where people who vote agree to be in agreement with decisions taken. If you subsequently disagree to something you've previously agreed to, you are seen as to not be acting in honour. The only way to change is to get out of the system. The number of people that can be bothered to do this will be only slightly more than those who can be bothered to develop a new car by themselves. Until people realise the implications of voting and change, Casey is banging his head against a political wall. It's a bitter pill to swallow, but Trump as well as Biden / Harris are just front men for the money men and they cause the conflict between left and right to prevent one between mega rich and the rest of us.

[@life_of_riley88]

One of the coolest, most underappreciated cars sold today is the Mitsubishi mirage. . .it's closer to what we're getting at here. Reality is that smog and emissions requirements have destroyed EFFICIENCY in diesel trucks and small cars. It's very sad.

[@salvadormonella8953]

Oh, no. Mitsubishi has had nothing but trouble with that Mirage. It is an albatross around their neck. Mitsubishi America was formerly a customer of mine. You should hear their US executives talk about their business. It is not all rainbows and unicorns. Very few drive Mitsubishis for very good reasons.

[@BrokeWrench]

Mitsubishi used to be a good company but top management always seemed to make bad decisions. Only so many decades you can do that before nissan buys your company

[@RadiantFreeEnergyResearch]

interesting title. i think this is less of a ev demolisher, and more of an opportunity for automakers to catch up on the science of efficiency of alternative combustion processes. nasa research and projects manager Bill Kendricks shared how to increase combustion efficiency and double horse power and zero tailpipe emissions with spraying under high pressure (such as use of a fuel injector) spray the fuel onto heated metal, approximately 800 degrees fahrenheit metal, and the gasoline combines with oxygen on a molecular level. allowing the fuel to then enter the combustion chambers of the engine at a very oxidized level, and allowing the fuel to burn/combust without any measured tailpipe emissions. this has been tested with smog test equipment and works. multiple dyno test also conclude a doubling of engine power from the increased oxidation of the fuel. billy kendricks (aka billy the kid) shared this knowledge with automakers who said they will research this. it has been over 50 years and apparently its still being researched. anyone can replicate this test. its extremely simplistic/minimalistic, and the primary caution is to be certain the hot plate remains approximately 100 degrees below the temperature that causes the fuel to simply burn before entering the engines combustion chambers. the fuel tends to burn when the hot metal reaches between 900 degrees fahrenheit and around 1000 degrees fahrenheit. that is why approximately 800 degrees fahrenheit is the tested temperature of choice. but may very based upon individual experiences. it would be great to see a video of this fuel system tested, on your channel. please test this fuel system!

[@DuvalAF]

Voted for President Donald J. Trump

[@CaseyPutsch]

Well done sir.

[@chadbear8938]

Auto industry motto- we’re doing it that because thats the way we’ve always done it… how dare you question our status quo…

[@maxflight777]

*Agree let the market decide. Even Tesla don’t want to see government mandates*

[@m.lancecolvin5892]

Are there videos or information that show more about how you built the car? - and how we can do something similar? I'd be more interested in the technologies behind the car, how it was built, and how I could replicate something like it (i.e. a kit car). I think if you provided information like that, it would help spread your message that we can do things much better, much more environmentally friendly that we currently are. If you haven't already done so, how about a video on the what and how, instead of so many videos complaining on what isn't being done. Just my $.02 worth.

[@jakerichmond9837]

Can you talk about the bicycles hanging from your garage? I have a schwinn black phantom at home, all original, looked like you have one as well

[@CaseyPutsch]

Red Phantom

[@cmbaileytstc]

Good job Casey. But, treating the gas vegetation breathes and thrives on as a “pollutant” is sheer insanity. That’s the bottom line that makes this argument pointless.

[@enormousdork3831]

Sorry to be a bother, but I think Mazda is or was experimenting with a two stroke three cylinder super charged gasoline engine. Not the old style oil burning two stroke. Supposedly makes great power very efficiently. Oddly enough, this made me think of the VW vr6 engine. If the head was resigned to have center head intake and outer perimeter exhaust like a normal V6, this could emulate the Mazda 3 cylinder but with better power potential ? IDK, I am just spitballin here. Keep in mind that power density is a reflection or metric of efficiency. Ok, I will shut up now.

[@PhysicsOperator]

What you seem to forget is the amount of electricity used in aquiring and refining the oil for diesel also theres alot to learn for manufacturing the processes used to make this car do not work when you have an expectation of 2+ million vehicles a year aside from all of this the vehicle you made is comparible to a supercar not to a tesla or any decent ev which is basically a lucid or a tesla this is tops a 3 seater vehicle with no effective space compared to a 5 seater with the most space per square m of any car under 200k and it has a built in screen aircon etc all things included

[@PhysicsOperator]

Aside from this all Tesla superchargers are run on solar power or solar power generation that's put back into the grid last year they put back more than 2.5x the electricity that ALL Teslas used last year this is not just the supercharged cars but all cars

[@PhysicsOperator]

I'm not saying your completely wrong I'm saying there's a lot of things that need to be considered far more than has appeared in this video

[@robinok1406]

Jup his arguments are more than questionable

[@PhysicsOperator]

@@robinok1406 to be honest I think he means well and yes I believe his numbers are slightly out but I also think the EPA has done a less than sub par job explaining what they actually are saying some of the numbers here are just blatantly wrong because the EPA gives them as estimates rather than giving factual data anyways glad I'm not the only person who saw some things strange

[@robinok1406]

​@@PhysicsOperator yeah that the EPA or for that, almost every other range test cycle is wrong, but that shouldn't even be a point to compare technologies. Then he relies on random comments on Reddit. The comment seems wrong but even if it is completely correct its still extremely questionable to rely on that source. Also I completely stand behind your comment that these cars arent even comparable... Than he isnt even mentioning the co2 mix for the electricity and so on is just not professional.

[@VincentVader]

No, they are also evil, very evil. Don't make that mistake.

[@BrokeWrench]

Your definition of evil and mine are probably different. Greedy and willing to do anything for a dollar is probably yours

[@elgringoec]

Good job Case.

[@DonnieDarko727]

Check out the MonoTracer. Cabin motorcycle. Very efficient.

[@RajunCajun1]

I would like to have one of your diesel built cars like that one....as long as it is NOT pink!

[@paullind6534]

How is the progress on the omega self driving?

[@CaseyPutsch]

How’s my inanimate machine’s progress on sentiently creating its own component of government control? Bad. It’s bad and it’s going to stay that way.

[@paullind6534]

@ and you go on and on about lane discipline. Be careful what you wish for!

[@koolaid117]

Our govt has micro managed us for way to long.

[@jeffreyoldham55]

The Omega Car needs a Big Money Man, like Elon, to get behind it and develop to it's potential.

[@williamgorman7867]

That omega car is sweet. For 1) how would this design philosophy be carried up to the most popular car design, a crossover? Wouldn’t the cross sectional area increase your drag significantly? And 2) looking into the math, for an area with cleaner grids even with an extra 6% distribution loss I’d still be getting only 11.2 lbCO2/100mile with a RIVIAN in an area like New York. While I agree diesels are great tools, why not push EV’s in areas with clean electrical grids?