Are we being forced to go electric?

[icowden]

Nope wasn’t aware why would I ? However the story is run on several websites as I’ve just checked ? Don’t think they are all run by Daily Mail ?

They are all running a story based on a single source which was taken out of context .

The Daily Mail story is based on a statement by Chris Whapples, a structural engineer who is a member of the British Parking Association, which represents parking garage owners. He said, “If a vehicle is heavier than the car park was originally designed for, the effects could be catastrophic. We’ve not had an incident yet, but I suspect it is only a matter of time. We have recommended that a loading check is performed on all older car parks and the industry is responding.”

Here's the full skinny on the "story":-
https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/1...cars-will-cause-parking-garages-to-fall-down/

 

[Alex321]

Nope wasn’t aware why would I ? However the story is run on several websites as I’ve just checked ? Don’t think they are all run by Daily Mail ?

Possibly not, though you might be surprised.

The original story was from the Daily Mail in December, and has just been copied by any sites not part of that group.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Geez seem to have triggered a few of you!! Relax ladies/gents

 

[Grant Fondo]

The big plunge has been taken .... Q4 eTron arrives friday, so where do you put the Ever Readies?

 

[icowden]

For the speed junkies:

Tesla Model S Shatters Nurburgring Record, Beats Porsche Taycan Turbo S​

View: https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1665068919109951489?s=20

 

[icowden]

The big plunge has been taken .... Q4 eTron arrives friday, so where do you put the Ever Readies?

We expect a full review by end July!

 

[Grant Fondo]

We expect a full review by end July!

no worries. coming from a 3.0l diesel this is going to be interesting

 

[icowden]

no worries. coming from a 3.0l diesel this is going to be interesting

It's the same platform as my VW ID4. Look forward to getting away well at the lights and pulling out of junctions super easily!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

What's the view on the Sony Honda Mobility brand Afeela?

Could be a major rival to Tesla in the next couple of years with the fusion of two major high-tech partners.

 

[icowden]

Could be a major rival to Tesla in the next couple of years with the fusion of two major high-tech partners.

It could be, but it is definitely at least 12 years behind in development terms. It needs to deliver on the tech side. I like my ID4 but the tech is awful. Slow and pretty useless UI, poorly designed. Tesla have the drive, the range and the software. That's what makes them a winning package.

That said, I'm excited to see what it looks like when it comes out...

 

[Jameshow]

I saw a ID buzz for the first time today.

Looked interesting!

Makes the VW t6 look old fashioned!

https://www.theverge.com/23735554/vw-id-buzz-review-ququq-camper-e-vanlife

Expensive to buy and run though.

A 2.0 diesel would be cheaper on fuel if using commercial chargers!

 

[MrGrumpy]

The big plunge has been taken .... Q4 eTron arrives friday, so where do you put the Ever Readies?

My big boss got one as a company car , said it’s ok but range was nasty in winter !

 

[SpokeyDokey]

My big boss got one as a company car , said it’s ok but range was nasty in winter !

I have a mate with a Taycan Sportcross - 80 miles when hammered!

 

[CXRAndy]

I saw a ID buzz for the first time today.

Ive seen one too, quite a good looking van. Lacks range for the original model. They've just announced a longer wheelbase version and again specc'd it with a too small a battery. It needs 300 miles for a camper and 251kW charging capability. If VW UI isnt improved then it will be a tiny seller.

 

[CXRAndy]

The big plunge has been taken .... Q4 eTron arrives friday, so where do you put the Ever Readies?

congratulations. You have arranged for your 7 or 22kW home charger to be installed?