Recent content by Martin_S

I always wanted one but before I got around to it, I got my 1st true EV. Glad I did - an EV designed as an EV as opposed to an ICE / EV conversion jobby is so much better.

A Tesla Model X (just for example) can tow up to 5,000 pounds (call it 2 metric tons). Others can do similar. @fred55 - Glad you like your Landcruiser, drove around Kenya in one 20 years ago and they are really built for that sort of use - but really heavy duty old technology back then. Plus...

When talking about the national grid and the need for increased capacity - remember that we peak between 4 & 11pm each day and that is the capacity the grid needs to have available (call it 32-35gW). Between 2 and 6am the demand drops to less than half that - so you can charge an awful lot of...

@Richard_C - Just an observation on the '£40k barrier' : I bought my MG ZS EV mid-2020, new for just over 20k. I did not intend to - just went for a test drive to see what all the fuss was about. Was instantly sold - made by SAIC in China (one of the 5m+ EV's they built that year), designed...

" The loss of tax revenues from ICE is but a minor fixable issue. As cars will be internet connected, options include road pricing, tax on charging, tax on ownership, tax on new vehicle purchase etc. The current benefit of low tax on electricity vs high taxes on carbon fuels will probably...

Richard C argues the 'not yet' mindset very well and in many ways, he is not wrong (though when people were queueing at fuel stations a few months back I smiled as I drove past in my fully charged EV....) The thing is - once you get used to your EV, your mindset changes. Everyone is different...

I think it is more of a change in mindset has happened. Everyone resisted it for as long as they could but suddenly the wider population has bought in and one or 2 companies like Tesla and countries like China have shown the way, and now everyone else is rushing to catch up or go out of business.

Do the tyres wear less? I think so. Have not had to change mine yet, so can't confirm but I do drive differently. With regen instead of conventional braking, you drive a lot more smoothly and there is less rapid deceleration, so I assume tyres wear less, but we will see. Also, because of the...

@Ozi You say, " The big issue with emissions from EVs is the method of generating the power to build, use and recycle. all vehicles should be assess on full lifetime emissions. " Agree completely - you need to watch this:

@doctor Bob - You are absolutely right, I am overdoing it - but having spent over £50k on the kitchen refurb over the past 2.5 years I am adding final touches and a plastic box from the Range does not come into that category! :)

Yep - that's what I just ordered from AliExpress (China) - may not use them, but will definitely give them a try.

I think you are taking the 'zero emission' statement as a literal when what it actually means is 'no CO2 or NOX emissions from the exhaust' - which is actually pretty good. Add to that the fact that the brakes don't wear like ICE vehicles because you rarely use them, so less particulate...

They look brilliant - though I would only need teeny ones and all the ones I have found so far are quite large for a 300x200mm box Am sure you are right and a bit of tape is probably the easiest solution - I am probably over thinking this one. But it means I have to put the box in just the...

Space? What space - I am making the boxes as the shelves are packed solid already and easier to lift it all out in one go. :)

@Spectric - You describe my need perfectly - thanks. @Phil winks - agree sliders could work, but prob not as well as a couple of small wheels @Sporky McGuffin - Lego wheels, absolutely perfect solution (esp. as I have suitable supplies nearby) - but yes, current best bet seems to be @Jacob 's...