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EV chargers

Posted by geoff the bonnie <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=geoff+the+bonnie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 20, 2024, 10:02 pm

Devon has been allocated 7,000,000 pounds to install 2000 street chargers. I wonder where the large power station will appear as the one being built is a long time coming.
So, come to Devon then charge up so you can get to Cornwall but Cornwall will not have enough chargers so you are stuck there.
Local breakdown services carry a large generator now which will give you 10 miles extra power.
The local street chargers i see around Exeter usually have non electric cars parked in the bays so thats not much good is it.
Exmouths very own EV charging site still has no cable installed about 1 year after building it.
We are seeing slow progress and should be charging in about 40 years time

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Posted by Leon Novello <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Leon+Novello' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 20, 2024, 10:38 pm, in reply to "EV chargers"

In about 40 years, cars will be running on Hydrogen.

Leon Novello

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Posted by Will <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Will' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 20, 2024, 10:55 pm, in reply to "EV chargers"

In 40 years time no one will own their own cars except politicians & the mega rich. Private personal transport will be limited to bicycles unless (or should I say until) the politicos can find a way to stop that.

And if they have their way this will all happen a lot sooner than 40 years.

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Posted by Andy C <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Andy+C' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 7:01 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

"In 40 years time no one will own their own cars except politicians & the mega rich"

Yes, could well see that haappening.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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2000 chargers, not very many in the overal scheme of things.

Hybrids and more efficient engines are the best solution whilst battery technology is improved, and charging infrastructure rolled out, even then not everyone wil be able to charge their EV.

Sill dont think the problem of how someone who has to park in the street is going to charge their car has been thought about.

If Governments are really serious about limiting the pollution caused by IC Engines then they could start by limiting engine sizes - but that is never going to happen, just this insane idea to ban the production of IC engines in 2035.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by JERRY <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=JERRY' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 10:00 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

Once they ban IC car production it just means we will continue to buy them from oversea manufactures and another nail in UK production.

The oldest rocker in town!

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They will probably ban imports of IC engine cars

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Just trying to get my head around all these ev lorries delivering goods to this country which we need and even more soon when the farms start going bust.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Everything is in a mess Jerry.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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True mate we need a big vote of no confidence from the people of this country. Not sure the Yanks trust this lot either.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Posted by CrazyFrog <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=CrazyFrog' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 12:09 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

I think, and hope, that Trump will take our so called government to court for election interference in America.

You don't have to be crazy to post here, but it helps....

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Could well happen, but I think that Donald might have some bigger fish to frie.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Don't think it makes much difference who is in "control" they are all as bad as each other.

Who needs a signature anyway......

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Posted by Lannis <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Lannis' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 12:53 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

The first thing we need to do is to deport this illegal alien leech called Duke Harry and his skanky wife.

Portugal is nice this time of year, I hear....

Lannis

I don't take health advice from people who think the world is overpopulated.

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Anywhere, but just please don't send them here!

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Posted by Hants Ian <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Hants+Ian' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 1:51 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

I Believe Alaska is one of your states

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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Posted by nek <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=nek' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 2:02 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

we don't want him back.

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Posted by Ventus <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Ventus' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 2:32 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

I thought the thread was about EV chargers....who decided to change it??

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Sounds like you were mistaken in your assumption.

Lannis

I don't take health advice from people who think the world is overpopulated.

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Evidentally none of you lot read PG Wodehouse.
His yarns in the Anglers Rest always resulted from what is now called thread drift,such as how a conversation could wander seamlessly from Einsteins theory to best way to fry bacon, its what made them so readable. Surely there is not much more a bunch of old blokes can talk about bikes that has not been said already?

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Posted by spriddler <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=spriddler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 5:30 pm, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

Surely there is not much more a bunch of old blokes can talk about bikes that has not been said already?

Old blokes don't remember that it's been said already.

'There is a tide in the affairs of men
Which taken at at the flood.....'

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Posted by nek <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=nek' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 22, 2024, 8:55 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

Thank your lucky stars its not old women, they never forget anything.

Got to go, I hear the woke police knocking at the door...

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Posted by 6TDen <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=6TDen' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 22, 2024, 9:38 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

Blimey I didn't know you weren't allowed to say women before. What's the world coming to?
Den

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I am woke he/she/them/they whatevers worst nightmare as I simply don't care.

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Best way to fry bacon is buy a nice thick cut and add just a small amount of sunflower oil and in the frying pan. Not so good in the air fryer as it can get too crispy very fast. Good for large pork sausages though

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I wonder how soon after they install the Chargers will some bright Councillor suggest painting double yellow lines in front of them to increase revenue from parking fines?
Den

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Posted by Tonupdave <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Tonupdave' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 21, 2024, 8:52 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

They put a row of chargers in the narrow part of Topsham so the bus that cones through takes up the rest of the road This was cleverly thought out..

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

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800 jobs going in this country today as Ford slash electric car production as they can't sell the damn useless things. It's all part of Siliband's 'green jobs bonanza' just like Port Talbot...

You don't have to be crazy to post here, but it helps....

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Why do we get concerned about Putin destroying our Country when our Government can do the job for him.
Den

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Spot on Den.

The oldest rocker in town!

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Wonder what Pooh Tin has in mind for the UK? - been very quiet for a while.

Hopefully he will keep his hand off the button for a bit longer.....

Who needs a signature anyway......

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no point in Putin destroying a country when the mob in charge will welcome him anyway.
He's set about destroying the army and navy, populace will be too cold and hungry to bother,well, except for that other lot being cosseted in hotels.
I am fortunate in being nearly self sufficient in food,albeit basic, own water and power.

Fingers crossed comrade Starmer will make such a balls up the army will step in.

Has anybody seen the clowns now in charge of Jaguar? how do they get these jobs?

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Boots managed to wipe millions off their stock market valuation with their Xmas advert and Jaguar obviously seem to think that's a good idea.

Why do these idiots believe it's their God given right to lecture their customers about how to live their lives, rather than to sell more products to make money for their shareholders?

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"Why do these idiots believe it's their God given right to lecture their customers about how to live their lives"

Seems to be becoming more prevalent being told what to / not to do / what to eat / not eat / how to behave / how to be politically correct / what views you are allowed to express - the list goes on.

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1984 coming true!

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

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I think if you look at how many cameras are watching the streets, it's here already.
Den

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Starmer reportedly authorised this last set of missiles in Ukraine.
Hopefully if he upsets Putin enough he'll fall off the top of a very tall building sometime in the future......

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Jaguar will have folded in 2 years. No longer making any petrol cars now and will only make battery cars with no hybrids. Not many makers making EVs now as they dont sell unless sold at under cost price.
The new Jaguar battery production centre to be built using Government funding will get built and it will be sold to Amazon before producing any batteries so Amazon get a discounted warehouse unit. Most of the derelict EVs have been moved out of the Exeter cattle market.
I have seen Chinese branded EVs in the Mercedes main dealer. They covered the glass so no one can see from outside but go inside, they have a white false wall and you can just walk in and there they are with price tags and offers. No signs at all in the showroom until you go into the corner area. They are the Chinese brands main outlet for ORA cars. Little cars, well equipped but not much range. About 100 miles unless you need all the lights, heater and wipers on then it will be 60 miles.
Hybrids do work very well with no need to charge and capturing energy on downhill and braking resulting in 62 MPG on a commuter run to Exeter and back in quite heavy traffic. Heavy traffic is where they work best as on the motorway, its petrol only so 52 mpg on 400 mile drives. That is good for a 2 litre as My Brothers 1 litre car will only manage 50 mpg at the motorway speeds. However, his petrol only car is now 10 years old and cost 8000 pounds new and is still worth 7000 pounds. Mine will lose 20,000 pounds in 3 years and have no value at 10 years as the battery will be finished

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Posted by Brickboy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/classicbikemart/info/user=Brickboy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on November 22, 2024, 8:06 am, in reply to "Re: EV chargers"

Quite right, CF. The water companies and care home companies have made an absolute fortune for their shareholders. They are the model others should follow.

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True. What seems to have been lost in modern western societies is the ability, or willingness, of governments to enforce a social conscience on capitalist enterprises. As in most things, the middle ground is the best.

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