This is an interesting and honest comparison of how new electric a vehicle compares to new gas vehicle when looking at total cost of ownership. It made me thankful for 15 and 20-year-old Toyota’s that are affordable to buy and seem to last forever.
Two years ago, my son bought a 2001 Toyota Camry LE, for $1,400 cash, with 186k on it and it does not burn oil and the AC is still ice-cold. He has not had any accidents with his car so, he pays $68 per month for full coverage. His 4-cylinder Camry LE gets 29 MPG highway mileage. I have pondered the idea that owning an older vehicle (that, has a reputation for lasting forever, cost little enough to purchase without a car loan, and costs less to insure) could possibly be a better deal than owning a new vehicle with car payments and even a new fully electric vehicle as well. I guess one thing that keeps my son’s cost of ownership low is my son and I do DIY maintenance an repairs ourselves. But, I think it is a privilege to be able to afford a new vehicle and new vehicles provide a sense of confidence and security when doing long road trips. So, I’m not putting down buying new. But very reliable used vehicles can be a cost effective path in car ownership.

In the 27 days of Amtrak vacation they will ride the Lake Shore Limited, California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Southwest Chief, Empire Builder Sunset Limited and the City of New Orleans as well as the Alaska Railroad Glacier Discovery and the Alaska Railroad Denali Star.

The TranzAlpine train is the most popular train journey on the South Island, running between Christchurch and Greymouth. This train takes you through the Southern Alps, offering incredible views of the mountains, valleys, and forests along the way. The journey takes around 5 hours and includes stops for sightseeing, making it a great way to explore the South Island’s natural beauty.

Another popular train journey is the Coastal Pacific, which runs between Christchurch and Picton. This train takes you along the rugged east coast of the South Island, offering views of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful coastal landscape. The journey takes around 5-6 hours and includes stops for sightseeing, making it a great way to explore the South Island’s coastal towns and attractions.

0:00 Introduction
1:24 Boarding the TranzAlpine
7:07 Arriving in Arthur’s Pass
10:48 Boarding the Coastal Pacific
15:12 Reaching the Pacific Coast

From the research we’ve done with industry, we’ve established three primary themes that will be highlighted within the plenary sessions, and then throughout the three day agenda. We are keen to hear your thoughts on these themes in advance of us launching the agenda. These include:

Redefining the Mining Value Chain, and the Whole-of-Industry’s Role in the Global Energy Transition,

Creating Social Value and Environmental Resilience that Supports Shared Prosperity,

Supporting the Mining Innovation Ecosystem of the Future: Technological, Social and Collaborative Innovation.

In celebrating 10 years of IMARC and industry in 2023, we wish to reflect on the progress the industry has made, and the new directions that miners, METS, Governments, and its value chain partners are embarking on to prepare for the future. How the industry will operationalise its Net Zero targets and support the critical minerals’ supply of the future, how it continues to review its commitments to ESG and shared prosperity, and how innovation and collaboration will foster growth and development, are all vital for the industry’s future.

In the below videos from the International Mining and Resources Conference in 2022, we provide you with forward-thinking views on future investments, financing trends, and practical insights on smart mining to support the industry going forward. You can expect the new agenda to complement these views in 2023.

If you’re at PDAC next week, our Conference Director, Sherene Asnasyous would look forward to discussing these themes with you further, and hearing how you can contribute to the Australia’s largest mining event.

V/line trainings video from Southern Cross Railway Station to Seymour Railway Station via Broadmeadows. This video was recorded in 2016.

The Ovation of the Seas mainly sails from Tianjin during the northern summer season and repositions to Sydney during the southern summer season.

The Sydney Cove Passenger Terminal, is a public cruise ship and ocean liner transport infrastructure building located in Circular Quay in Sydney.
See the Overseas Passenger Terminal webcam.