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8 years is a long time for “Beta” testing (unless they found major problems ?), ..but i suspect the reality of finding sufficient investment to start up a a production facility for a niech market product that is using much unproven/custom technology. ….and then there is the boogy of Hydrogen...

You should like this one, Neptronix ! https://www.riversimple.com/breaking-new-ground-the-rasa-powertrain/ The only question is……..what have they been doing since all this was done in 2016 ?

? What is the heat/power source for the steam generation ?

Wow ! ..that a complete reversal of the norm for most bike shops that wont work on anything electrical !

I guess that is the advantage of the heritage of past industrial history in UK and Europe. Much of Europe (and UK) is criss crossed with man made canals and navigable rivers which are now largely repurposed for leasure boating. Both private and commercial hire boats are common for holidays...

This may be an ideal application for an electric drive package….an electric drive mobile home ! Canalswere one of the earliest forms of freight transport in the UK and Europe, . Originally horse drawn, then through the usual power changes of steam, and ultimately xdiesel inboard drive systems...

…ccompare to all the other costs such as maintenance, spares, depreciation, tolls, parking, insurance, Depreciation….https://youtu.be/eGS34ENu4S4?si=Ktv3UuiWSXNDYnAd

You may want to check with Hertz , Sixt, or other rental companies who have experience with EVs, about all that money you think you are saving..! Fuel is not a major cost in car ownership .

Cars, and Vehicles in general , enable population movement..individual movement,..and hence enable social development and society to mix. They also generate a tremendous amount of manufacturing jobs and technology industries which have facilitated the lifestyle we all enjoy. Its not the cars...

Most BYD vehicles seem to double in price as soon as they leave China ,….and that is before any tarrifs or taxes ! With no “tarrif” the proposed price in Australoa is reported to be $31,000 Au , and undoubtedly that would be for the 30 kWh base spec model before sales tax etc. ..whilst i...

250 kW, 5000Nm, 75 kg, and 93% efficient at 800v. Nice little package !

No, thank you for your contributions here over the years. Rest peaceful in the knowledge that in your unique way you have helped improve understanding between our cultures and countries. 👍 😴

OK, ..but this is the problem of comparing Wh/km data between users….….unless the human input is known (and precise) , or zero, the measured motor energy usage doesnt tell us much.

It seems others have a different opinion.. The Hunga Tonga‐Hunga Ha'apai Hydration of the Stratosphere L. Millán, 1 M. L. Santee, 1 A. Lambert, 1 N. J. Livesey, 1 F. Werner, 1 M. J. Schwartz, 1H. C. Pumphrey, 2 G. L. Manney, 3 , 4 Y. Wang, 1 , 5 H. Su, 1 L. Wu, 1 W. G. Read, 1 and L. Froidevaux...

From the OP….”according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).” ..are you suggesting they have screwed up, idiots, or intentionally deceptive ? Err ?..not quite true.. atmospheric CO2 is in hetrogenious equlibrium with dissolved CO2 in the oceans, (Chatelier's...