Bunkermagnet
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Ok, fair enough
But how did we do this in the past?(not aimed at you, but at us all)
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But how did we do this in the past?(not aimed at you, but at us all)
Bunkermagnet
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After we've given them every bit of personal data about ourselves so they can control what we eat, buy, wear and breath then yes
PJ87
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Ok, fair enough
But how did we do this in the past?(not aimed at you, but at us all)
The law was different is the problem
When I grew up we didn't have seat belts in the back (legal)
Then when my parents got cars was just seat belts
Then booster seats were law which were just like a hard cushion
Now I have these
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clubchamp98
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My son has this problem and you are correct.
With all the stuff you need now you need a boot and a half.
What would the weight of all that do to an EV range anyone know ?
As most tests I have seen it’s just the driver in it and it still won’t do what the manufacturer says!
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
@Bunkermagnet
One in each car, if we didn't have twins we would have kept the Honda hrv due to boot size and fits the family and then I'd of got an ev car
How cars look now
One in each car, if we didn't have twins we would have kept the Honda hrv due to boot size and fits the family and then I'd of got an ev car
How cars look now
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PJ87
Journeyman Pro
It won't be an issue, we as a family use the alhambra
The 12000 miles is my commuting to work and golf
If I went on a golf trip id take alhambra and leave the wife the ev which because small journeys the range would increase as it's great on small trips so the weight would balance it out
But normally your correct it does decrease the range
Dibby
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So effectively mandated against any improvements to ICE, as their is no incentive to come up with some fantastic tech that cleans exhaust emissions if the engines will be illegal anyway.
PhilTheFragger
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There is also the matter of a finite source of fossil fuels, oil is either going to run out some day or become progressively more expensive to source to a point where it becomes prohibitive.
Therefore we have to find alternatives, electric is easy as we already have numerous methods of producing it and the storage of it is improving.
Hydrogen is a good potential alternative
We move a Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen vehicle around , often it is transported, but driven for short loans, obviously there is no refuelling infrastructure yet for this with only 13 refuelling stations in the uk, and it’s also about the same price as petrol , but quick to fill up and a very good range
Therefore we have to find alternatives, electric is easy as we already have numerous methods of producing it and the storage of it is improving.
Hydrogen is a good potential alternative
We move a Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen vehicle around , often it is transported, but driven for short loans, obviously there is no refuelling infrastructure yet for this with only 13 refuelling stations in the uk, and it’s also about the same price as petrol , but quick to fill up and a very good range
Presumably the existing fuel network could accommodate hydrogen as well though? 13 becomes 1,000's in no time. Easier than trying to install chargers all over. Say goodbye to range anxiety at the same time.
@PhilTheFragger , what are they like to drive?
@PhilTheFragger , what are they like to drive?
PhilTheFragger
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I’ve not yet driven the Nexo, but on the drivers notes it says “ Performance vehicle drive with extreme care”
So I suspect it doesn’t hang about
I’m delivering an electric Vivaro van (see previous posts) tomorrow, then an Electric Hyundai Kona , now there’s a leccy car with a decent range, 300 miles ?
PJ87
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Could you deliver the Hyundai Kona to my house no questions asked?
That's the car I wanted but the buggers sold out lol
PhilTheFragger
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PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Nice cars, very popular, Cost ya big time
They are lovely
They wanted £335 a month for the 64kw one which was perfect .. sold out. 6 month wait then jumped to 470 pm as the new stock would be fuller price.. they had bought loads and leased off at good price
So took advantage of similar offer on the Corsa which looks nice just not same range
larmen
Head Pro
I would think really hard about living anywhere within half a mile of where people are refuelling the amount of hydrogen needed.
petrol is fine, it doesn’t actually ignite that fast or explodes as much as hydrogen. And there are idiots driving and refuelling cars out there.
larmen
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The new new Touscon has a full electric version, I think. I just need a call from Camelot before release ...
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It would have been a whole lot cheaper and easier if you'd just had a snip ?
PJ87
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Mrs didn't want just one kid
Dw it's booked ? (after being cancelled once cuz the Dr had to self isolate)
PhilTheFragger
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I was very impressed with the E Corsa
Great handling, nippy and surprisingly roomy
PJ87
Journeyman Pro
Really? Excellent .. I bought blind tbh which I've done last 3 cars
Gonna be using it mainly for work so long as I got my android auto for podcasts and can get me to North London and back to east London I'm good
PhilTheFragger
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Well it was car of the year ?
