The dash says I could do more on the max range display, the expected range display is reasonably accurate.
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The dash says I could do more on the max range display, the expected range display is reasonably accurate.
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That doesn't seem to be the case in the UK - but maybe what you are trying to say is that if not fitting EV tyres, then you have more makes and models to chose from and you can opt for a different/cheaper tyre? I.e from what I checked, a Michelin Sport Pilot for my EV cost about the same whether you opt for the 'EV' variant or just a standard one, but I am sure I can find cheaper tyres than Michelin Sport Pilot.
I’m with Dryce - this is marketing only, not substance. For example, a quote from the Kwikfit page:Yes there is.....
Electric Vehicle Tyres: How They're Different and Why
Electric vehicle tyres are different from regular tyres with reinforced sidewalls, specially designed tread and made from a special compoundwww.elitegarages.co.uk
“A normal car battery typically weighs in at around 18kg, while the average electric car battery is around 454kg - a whole 25 times heavier!“. Just reeks of factual integrity
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The Scientific Method is the foundation of modern science -
The Scientific Method is a rigorous process for accumulating knowledge and serves as a check that we are not fooled by others or, more importantly, by ourselves.
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The Scientific Method is the foundation of modern science -
The Scientific Method is a rigorous process for accumulating knowledge and serves as a check that we are not fooled by others or, more importantly, by ourselves.
Here are a couple of examples of how people carry-on in their daily lives, outside of the academia world:
Nick Ferrari on LBC confronted this pro-Israeli lady with an allegation that Israeli soldiers open fire on a church in Gaza. Her response? "There are no churches in Gaza". The lady made-up a 'fact', on the spot, because it suited her argument. No research needed...
Ben Shaprio engages with a student in a public debate in Cambridge University, and suggests that during WW2 more German died than Brits, to which the pro-Palestinian student replies: "Britain was not bombing civilians". Again, the student knows nothing abut WW2, but this does not stop her from making-up, on the spot, a 'fact' to support her argument and try and promote her ideology.
This is how things have always been... no wonder we've made slow progress throughout history. Most of the time, 'science' was like this:
Who was surprised that people still do not believe in man-made climate change...?
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Ahem ..... being picky .....
One of your examples appeared involve the academic world - so presumably wasn't outside it.
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Fair point. However, she was a student - and with her attitude to facts, she's unlikely to do well if she ever chooses to pursue an academic career.
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The Mercedes EQC propulsion battery is approx. 650 Kg (not including the auxiliary 12V battery), and an ICE 12V battery is between 14-22Kg so Kwikfit aren't far from being spot on.I’m with Dryce - this is marketing only, not substance. For example, a quote from the Kwikfit page:
“A normal car battery typically weighs in at around 18kg, while the average electric car battery is around 454kg - a whole 25 times heavier!“. Just reeks of factual integrity
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Toasty! 
Metro News this morning:
'An electric bus has caught fire in south London leading to significant disruption during rush hour.
The Met Police has declared a critical incident after it happened at 7am this morning in Wimbledon Hill, London .'
Metro News this morning:
'An electric bus has caught fire in south London leading to significant disruption during rush hour.
The Met Police has declared a critical incident after it happened at 7am this morning in Wimbledon Hill, London .'
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Petrol Pete
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Full Fact website says it's not an EV . Despite every other newsfeed saying that it isToasty!
Metro News this morning:
'An electric bus has caught fire in south London leading to significant disruption during rush hour.
The Met Police has declared a critical incident after it happened at 7am this morning in Wimbledon Hill, London .'
Here we go again......
Apart from deducting the weight of the engine, gearbox, drivetrain…The Mercedes EQC propulsion battery is approx. 650 Kg (not including the auxiliary 12V battery), and an ICE 12V battery is between 14-22Kg so Kwikfit aren't far from being spot on.
My Tesla’s unladen weight is 1850kg.
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Yeah, but an EV is bigger news and more sh1t stirring.
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And Google bus fires....there are dozens of them....99 percent derv....so it proves nothing even if it was EV......ICE engine fires are way more common that EV....even pro rata.Full Fact website says it's not an EV . Despite every other newsfeed saying that it is
Here we go again......
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Petrol Pete
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I know , right ? We still have not got to the bottom of what started the Luton airport fire (that's gone a bit quiet too.) and now this !!Yeah, but an EV is bigger news and more sh1t stirring.
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Ok, try this for size:Full Fact website says it's not an EV . Despite every other newsfeed saying that it is
Here we go again......
SmartAmg
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Not really interested, I bet somewhere in the world right now, there are a few ICE cars on Fire, but again not really interested.
SmartAmg
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Yep, re-ignite, (pardon the pun) the anti EV debate again.I know , right ? We still have not got to the bottom of what started the Luton airport fire (that's gone a bit quiet too.) and now this !!
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People just like Ben Shapiro who has publicly questioned what percentage of global warming is attributable to human activity.
The "pro Israeli woman" is a politician, current deputy mayor of Jerusalem and current Israeli special envoy for innovation - Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. A left winger apparently.
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum - Wikipedia
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You always get a few idiots who are apparently qualified to know better. Just look at the anti vax COVID lot , the anti MMR vaccine folks, intelligent people who join the flat earth society .............and bexit supporting politicians!!
