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by geofftl1000r
Wed Mar 09, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

For things like buses and delivery vans that perform regular trips of a known overall distance it sounds like battery electric will work (and is already working) quite nicely. It's a shame we are having to buy them from China though :roll: I really hope Arrival or someone similar gets going in time...
by geofftl1000r
Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

I think you might be mistaken. Electric was the first vehicle to replace steam engined ones, or it was in the same time. But before the IC engines. Wankel wasn't even invented :) There is not enough lithium to make 1/10 of battery capacity needed to replace just the personal vehicles let alone prof...
by geofftl1000r
Sun Dec 12, 2021 11:34 am
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

Not sure what has a lower life expectancy rotary's or batteries but both exist. And despite one being around longer than the other, I can guess which one there are more of on the road..... I think you might be mistaken. Electric was the first vehicle to replace steam engined ones, or it was in the ...
by geofftl1000r
Thu Dec 09, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

Does anyone seriously think with the car culture in the USA as it is that a majority will be using EV`s in the not too distant future. :-k * * Del. Think you have been watching too much Richard Rawlings. The average soccer mum doesn't know what's under the hood of her car and doesn't care. They wan...
by geofftl1000r
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

I really hope private industry is paying for those buses, without public money. The premium on them is huge. Now Hadyn we all know thats very unlikely... The government enjoys throwing money anywhere it can to look good without considering the consequences... Can't wait to see how big of a blunder ...
by geofftl1000r
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

So we don`t think the oil producing countries, oil companies, car manufacturers etc will pour millions of dollars into developing carbon neutral synthetic fuel? :-k :race: * * Del. Who would want it? Unless it was super cheap. So zero rated for tax. Maybe shipping and aircraft as these tend not to ...
by geofftl1000r
Mon Nov 29, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

If I want a car that goes brooom brooom I'll buy a classic or keep the RX8. If I want a daily driver I can charge for a £1000 investment in Solar then I'll go Tesla/EV. Burning a gas/liquid to get movement is so last century.
by geofftl1000r
Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

Hydrogen is easy to tax so that makes it a good choice? I don't know if I believe all this world is coming to an end nonsense or not. But to compare the number of deaths before the main event happens seems a little off. We still have a few degrees to go before tipping point, apparently. Wasting 40% ...
by geofftl1000r
Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: The Other Car..
Topic: EV the future ?
Replies: 329
Views: 62429

Re: EV the future ?

I hope hydrogen is not the future. Anything controlled by big industry and the government can have the price rigged/taxed to the max.
Maybe someone will come up with a solar powered hydrogen generator for home use but with so many losses in the process, I'll stick to straight charging of batteries.
by geofftl1000r
Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Surrey/Berks/North Hants/SW London Wednesday 3rd April ***7pm***
Replies: 1265
Views: 78328

Re: Surrey/Berks/North Hants/SW London Wednesday 4th August ***7pm***

Well I am doing the 7 to 7 shift in London tomorrow so I probably won't make dinner. If the weather plays nice, I will pop in on the way home from work. Might get there in time to join Nigel for one of his 'small' desserts. :shock:
Have a great time everyone.
by geofftl1000r
Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:51 pm
Forum: Past Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: West / East Sussex Meet - ***CANCELLED***
Replies: 76
Views: 7306

Re: West & East Sussex Meet - Tuesday 27th July ***7pm***

Sorry all I won't be coming this evening.

I have just been offered an appointment to get a wisdom pulled so will probably not be eating/drinking/talking much this evening.

Geoff
by geofftl1000r
Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:47 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details in topic
Replies: 1190
Views: 70318

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - FRIDAY 30/07/2021 ***7pm***

I'll be there but not sure about Jessica as it will depend if we have our grandson with us or not.
by geofftl1000r
Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:19 pm
Forum: Hello.. I'm new here..
Topic: Rx8 de France
Replies: 10
Views: 771

Re: Rx8 de France

Hi Rudy,

Nice collection of rotary's you have.
I followed the instructions for cruise control I found on here and they worked for me.
Hope you can get cruise control working.
Geoff
by geofftl1000r
Sat Jun 26, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Alternative performance direct fit coils?
Replies: 99
Views: 7759

Re: Alternative performance direct fit coils?

I seem to remember back in the day that coils had a resistor in series that was bypassed when starting the engine as the coil was spec'ed to run on the low starting voltage and would burn out running on the full 14v.
by geofftl1000r
Mon Jun 14, 2021 8:01 pm
Forum: The Vault
Topic: Go Japan Brands Hatch 2021 on Sunday 26th Sept **Stand now Closed**
Replies: 136
Views: 9042

Re: Go Japan Brands Hatch 2021 on Sunday 26th Sept

Paid for myself and Aaron was free. Jessica is not coming.
by geofftl1000r
Fri May 28, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details in topic
Replies: 1190
Views: 70318

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - FRIDAY 28/05/2021 ***7.30pm***

Sorry all,
We have a power down in the building this weekend so I have to work late unplugging equipment tonight.
Geoff
by geofftl1000r
Tue May 25, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: Car Activity and Track days Archive
Topic: TOO FAST TO RACE !!
Replies: 62
Views: 4565

Re: TOO FAST TO RACE !!

Sorry to hear that Clive. As V-rex said. both cool and sad at the same time.
by geofftl1000r
Tue May 25, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Past Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: West / East Sussex Meet - ***CANCELLED***
Replies: 76
Views: 7306

Re: West & East Sussex Meet - Tuesday 25th May ***7:15pm***

Sorry Nigel, just seen your post. No Jessica won't be attending as Aaron would be home too late on a school night.
by geofftl1000r
Tue May 18, 2021 4:57 pm
Forum: Personal Car Projects and Mods
Topic: Nano's 40th Anniversary "Winter"
Replies: 103
Views: 7850

Re: Nano's 40th Anniversary "Winter"

Sounds and looks lovely! :thumleft:
by geofftl1000r
Tue May 18, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: RX-8 Discussion
Topic: Rebuilt engine recommendations
Replies: 38
Views: 1816

Re: Rebuilt engine recommendations

If you are bringing the whole car over for a 'track day' and then going home again on a trailer, would they know you had the engine 'serviced' while in the UK?
by geofftl1000r
Fri May 14, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: Pub & Restaurant Meets
Topic: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - SUNDAY, 24 Mar, 10.15am Brunch, Details in topic
Replies: 1190
Views: 70318

Re: Essex & Adjoining Counties Meet - FRIDAY 28/05/2021 ***7.30pm***

I hope to be there but the schedule at work doesn't stretch that far ahead yet. What are the odds on me being on the late shift?
Geoff

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