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Forum: Other marques 19th January 2024, 08:23 AM
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Posted By HPsauce
Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these...

Sounds like the manufacturers are getting these driveability issues sorted.
Interestingly last night I was given a lift by a friend in his EV runabout, a Cupra Born.

He said his wife won't drive...
Forum: Other marques 18th January 2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Interesting article on CNN:...

Interesting article on CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/18/business/why-do-people-keep-crashing-teslas/index.html
One quote is "Controlling speed is especially critical in low-speed...
Forum: Other marques 15th October 2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
I'm on their mailing list but missed that until...

I'm on their mailing list but missed that until now as my email system classified their email as spam! :tuttut:
Forum: Other marques 12th October 2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
It's a logical consequence of using more...

It's a logical consequence of using more renewables with variable/unpredictable generating capability and the introduction of (currently totally useless) so-called Smart Meters to manage demand.
Forum: Other marques 30th March 2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Interesting article I'm reading in the latest...

Interesting article I'm reading in the latest issue of New Scientist, about "Mechanical Batteries".
Basically an array of flywheels, but the researchers working on them reckon they can get better...
Forum: Other marques 2nd March 2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
I hear Tesla are closing all their showrooms and...

I hear Tesla are closing all their showrooms and going online; good to get the insurance claims in while you can to save worrying about site resale value ;) :...
Forum: Other marques 26th October 2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Not sure how many of you read New Scientist, but...

Not sure how many of you read New Scientist, but there was an article a couple of weeks ago about the energy requirements for AI which went on to consider cars.
One estimation was that, especially...
Forum: Other marques 26th November 2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Anyone watching Guy Martin vs the Robot Car? ...

Anyone watching Guy Martin vs the Robot Car?
His supercharged (800hp+) old Volvo drag car got well beat by a Tesla.
Forum: Other marques 24th November 2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Blazing Saddles of course!...

Blazing Saddles of course! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXHkFZ-nG4Y +++
Forum: Other marques 26th August 2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
On The Road, i.e. already built and sold. :tuttut:

On The Road, i.e. already built and sold. :tuttut:
Forum: Other marques 26th August 2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
No, not an OTR update. :tuttut: Only for new...

No, not an OTR update. :tuttut: Only for new production, see: http://www.thedrive.com/tech/12124/tesla-upgrades-model-s-and-x-for-faster-0-60-mph-times
Forum: Other marques 1st April 2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 384
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Posted By HPsauce
Interesting, they are estimating $42K per car...

Interesting, they are estimating $42K per car (with options) which is just under £30K.
As I know well from my current vehicle search, you don't get much car in the UK for £30K these days. But...
Forum: Other marques 1st April 2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
On the surface, if that was available today, I'd...

On the surface, if that was available today, I'd be buying one immediately, certainly looking at it very carefully.
Not quite sure how big it is, but given the Jaguar XE is one of our options it...
Forum: Other marques 22nd October 2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
OK, so I've now done it. Slightly weird in some...

OK, so I've now done it. Slightly weird in some respects, totally normal in others.
Silent but sluggish moving off (definitely not a Tesla in insane or ludicrous mode) but nippy enough in sport...
Forum: Other marques 20th October 2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
It was on Neil's recommendation. :eek: An...

It was on Neil's recommendation. :eek:
An option I'd not even considered. :o Neil - say nothing!
Forum: Other marques 20th October 2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
I'm off to test drive a hybrid on...

I'm off to test drive a hybrid on Thursday......... (not a Tesla obviously and not an S8 replacement).:tuttut:
Forum: Other marques 24th September 2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Don't want to digress too far, but I looked at...

Don't want to digress too far, but I looked at Golfs the other day and discovered that NO current model has even the option of electric seats. :tuttut:
Ruled them out for consideration to replace...
Forum: Other marques 20th September 2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
Interestingly I've just got back home from the...

Interestingly I've just got back home from the Kop Hill Climb, which is quite close to me. http://www.kophillclimb.org.uk/
Some great cars, though a blue 24-litre job (Napier-Railton I think) was...
Forum: Other marques 9th September 2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
I'm sure we met, though we were staying at...

I'm sure we met, though we were staying at Penmaenuchauf not The George. Irish Green Pearl FL D2 S8 with S8 personal plate (see sig).
Sadly didn't have time to drive a Tesla (though did watch them...
Forum: Other marques 8th September 2015, 09:38 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 1,806,345
Posted By HPsauce
The RS6 I drove in Wales at the annual meet was...

The RS6 I drove in Wales at the annual meet was downright brutal, and that was 4-up.

I suspect that the subjective difference is down to the IMMEDIATE acceleration from standstill whereas the RS6...
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