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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2297   
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Myth or Fact...
At University I was told that the production of a Vehicle uses more energy* than it will use during its life time**. * The energy to produce everything, and transport it, the whole production chain form base materials to end product. ** Research took the average life of a vehicle as 15 years, which was then (90's) at the higher end of the scale (12.5-15Yrs) Conclusion: Make fewer, better Cars, that last longer...wait a moment... 
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12th Oct 2018 9:36am |
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| Pat Member Since: 05 Dec 2016 Location: Somewhere new! Posts: 368 
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Like graffty99, I question how this could even begin to work in rural areas. 2018 and my Broadband is still crawling to me along a mix of aluminium and copper! We are told it's not financially viable to run fibre down the lanes ... who's going to be in a hurry to direct pods out into the sticks? People in the city need to get real. It started with a kiss, never thought it would come to this.
SIII CSW Safari, limestone, (JAC 914N). Where is she now? It's not a car, it's a way of life! |
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12th Oct 2018 10:15am |
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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668 
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Here’s one for you, rather than curse the Diesel engine why not ..for example target organisations that tell us they are environmentally friendly but market and sell bottled water, a carbon footprint that is really not needed in the UK. I am no eco warrior but curious about where the cross hairs point and how we are convinced to target a particular segment of a far greater problem...rant over 1990 200tdi conversion 90
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12th Oct 2018 6:36pm |
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| Slideywindows Member Since: 09 Sep 2016 Location: North Essex Posts: 1294 
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Are you a non-flyer Blackwolf? I haven't set foot in a plane since 1980. It gives you a different perspective when you see the air above you filling with more and more planes, while the fertile agricultural land of your County is covered in increasing acreages of tarmac for an ever-expanding airport. And your taxes pay for policing and security that should all be included in the ticket price. Are there any solar, battery, or wind powered jets in the pipeline or do holiday flights have a "golden ticket" to avoid the swingeing changes being forced on the automotive industry? Sorry for the rant - just a non-flyer's take on things. |
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12th Oct 2018 7:16pm |
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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668
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That's the spirit, lets broaden the spectrum.
Bit like Londons LEM zone how the hell do they filter the air in that zone to ensure its different... Hmmm air is air.. 1990 200tdi conversion 90 |
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12th Oct 2018 7:29pm |
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| Fat Cog Member Since: 19 Mar 2012 Location: Oxfordshire & Devon Posts: 502 
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Well I think I've bought my last ever car...my 2016 Defender & frankly every other vehicle on sale today is just incredibly boring & has no appeal whatsoever & as Im in my 60th year it should last me out.
As for electric vehicles, don't get me onto that subject, batteries are crammed full of really very nasty things that will need recycling, they won't last forever and the pollution in making these appliances (which modern cars are) is horrific...plastic everywhere etc, I could go on. Their are plenty of aged series, Defender & assorted Land Rovers still doing their stuff...the ultimate green vehicle? I think so. Since 1973...S1, Air Portable's, Defender's, but only my Wolf TUL HS GS remains |
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12th Oct 2018 9:00pm |
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| Swine&Small Member Since: 20 Mar 2017 Location: Norfolk Posts: 1223
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I do not envy youngsters like you, at least I will probably miss the worst extremes of what is to come
 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller 1966 Morris Convertible 2012 VW T5 Camper Quod Abundat Non Obstat. |
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12th Oct 2018 9:44pm |
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