Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole?

Re:Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole? by throwaway0a5e on Saturday December 11, 2021 @10:56AM (#29521747)

>I once had a grant that had data about the summer high and winter low effects on car maintenance of low income families.

I'd bet a lot of money that it kneecaps them less than road salt combined with vehicle inspections.

You can afford a lot of batteries (and other stuff) when the state isn't trying to screw you over a rusty wheel arch.

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Re:Why does Minnesota sometimes get colder than the North Pole? by protomyth on Monday December 13, 2021 @08:11AM (#29539221)

I don't know, North Dakota really doesn't do vehicle inspections. Road salt is becoming less of an issue given the newer used cars and some changes by DOT.

Yearly fees (e.g. registration) are always a big issue for low income people. That is why I oppose a mileage tax on electric vehicles. Paying at the charger is much fairer for low income people and not a once a year, intrusive mileage fee.

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