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Oh no! The end of UK car production!
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
Toyota and Mazda don't appear to be completely buying into the electric idea. They have joined forces to develop a petrol engine which fires on compression, like a diesel engine does, and which is more economical than a diesel and cleaner than both diesel and petrol. If one of the World's largest car manufactures is investing in this type of technology, then the we should take note.
I can't see electric motorbikes taking off somehow! -
Less than 1% of vehicles are electric and I'm sceptical that there will be a boom. They've been predicting this for the last 20 years, and I don't see any significant improvements to electric cars from 20 years ago. I think only hybrid cars will be practical.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
But last week Brexiteers were telling us that the reason Ford was closing down int he UK was because they were going to produce electric cars with subsidies in Eastern Europe.
So are we now saying that the UK is a viable place to produce electric cars, and that the spin about Ford's reason for pulling out might not be 100% right?…Maybe we ain’t that young anymoreComment
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Originally posted by JohntheBike View PostI can't see electric motorbikes taking off somehow!
Who wants to ride something that sounds like a sewing machine?Comment
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Originally posted by Big Blue Plymouth View PostI've got a big single cylinder thumper. Part of the thrill for me is when you give it a fistful and that deep, throaty grunt lets rip.
Who wants to ride something that sounds like a sewing machine?
I have two, one BSA DB34 Gold Star Catalina and the other a BSA DBD34 Gold Star Clubmans
"Part of the thrill for me is when you give it a fistful and that deep, throaty grunt lets rip"
when I've restored them, they will emit a glorious whistle on the over run!
"Who wants to ride something that sounds like a sewing machine?"
absolutely!
I don't think Mr. Honda is particularly impressed with the suggestion of electric bikes somehow.Comment
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Originally posted by WTFH View PostBut last week Brexiteers were telling us that the reason Ford was closing down int he UK was because they were going to produce electric cars with subsidies in Eastern Europe.
So are we now saying that the UK is a viable place to produce electric cars, and that the spin about Ford's reason for pulling out might not be 100% right?Comment
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostYou're right, electric Jaguars and Landrovers will see the end of their production.Comment
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Originally posted by JohntheBike View Post
Toyota and Mazda don't appear to be completely buying into the electric idea. They have joined forces to develop a petrol engine which fires on compression, like a diesel engine does, and which is more economical than a diesel and cleaner than both diesel and petrol. If one of the World's largest car manufactures is investing in this type of technology, then the we should take note.
I can't see electric motorbikes taking off somehow!
Toyota to accelerate the popularization of battery electric vehicles with more than 10 models available in world markets by the early 2020s.
ZERO MOTORCYCLES – The Electric Motorcycle Company - Official Site
The 8 Best Electric Motorcycles | Improb“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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