The EVs will become cheaper to run, especially for all those boring, shopping trolley cars that just go from home to work to shops to drop the kids at school to home again. Of course, I used the phrase all else being equal. I know a guy who just bought a 98 Porsche. How rare is it to see a 1990s or earlier vehicle? I sold my 98 Ford only this year. Now that will be selling out into a market with 2 decades worth of older vehicles, so all else being equal it'll take 2040 for ICVs to be unusual on the roads. I can easily imagine new cars sales of 75% EVs by 2030. Though it depends on what your thresholds are. I've just seen too many other predictions all flat to believe it (for right now). Still, like a paperless world, the flying car, and fusion power, I'll believe that EV is going to become predominant when I see it.
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Of course, that can easily change, and Toyota could go full EV. I would also point out that there's a number of Toyota dealerships in my area, but only one Tesla. I wont go full EV until I have the same level of mental comfort. I like knowing that no matter where I am, there's a gas station nearby if I need it. I actually drive a Prius for that exact reason. I would make one minor quibble that ICE is simpler right now then EV because EV is more expensive, especially the hybrids, and gas stations, unlike charging stations, are everywhere. But then again, you need all kinds of rare earth metals to do EV, but with ICE iron or aluminum will do. Not so with EV, unless perhaps (i'm theorizing here) you could 3d print it. My dad resurrected a number of them from junkyards when I was a young lad. Any average joe can theoretically build an ICE if he devotes the time and effort. I would also offer that ICE was invented in tinkerers garages, while EV's require mega factories and 21st century tech to pull off. You're on the mark regarding my perspective on the antique thing. You've made me reassess my thinking on this.
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She was then told the next flight wouldn’t be until the next day.Ĭlare said the airline initially refused to pay for another flight that day, but she insisted she would be flying back to Perth.Īfter what she claims was “an hour or two”, she was approached by a Qantas staff member, who are the parent company for Jetstar, and offered a flight for that day at 8pm, free of charge.More good points. However, in the time Ms Vertannes had reported to baggage claim, her original flight had taken off. The Civil Aviation Authority, who are responsible for flight safety in the UK, has warned of the risk posed by counterfeit batteries before, saying they pose a "significant risk to flight safety". With overheating devices potentially causing fires on board, they are seen as more of an immediate threat than landing in water.
It is thought that the new message is now a more important part of the pre-flight briefing than the part about life jackets, with the buoyancy aids only used in extreme circumstances. Passengers are being asked to inform flight attendants if their device overheats, or is lost in the seats. “They’re now banned on commercial planes."īatteries in cabin bags are also problematic, becoming such an issue that Ryanair now warns passengers about the dangers of battery-operated items as part of their pre-flight safety announcement. “There’s been a movement in the last few years to restrict the number of batteries that have been shipped on planes. “Holds are equipped with fire suppressant systems but these systems aren’t always effective against those types of fires.
He told Sun Online Travel: "If a fire was to occur in the lower hold then crew people on board won’t have an understanding of what is happening or how fast it’s spreading.
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Clare Vertannes' bag turned out not to contain any lithium ion batteries, but airlines have strict rules on how they are allowed onboard planes.Īviation Expert Patrick Smith from Ask The Pilot explains why having portable battery packs in checked-in luggage is dangerous.