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IMHO the real answer is that big tonnage stuff belongs on a electric train, and smaller trucks can take it from there.
I was actually watching a show the other day where this was discussed and it made sense. A truck has space for Hydrogen, where space in a car size vehicle is a problem. In fact, they were talking about a Hydrogen infused film that has much higher energy density than Hydrogen in gas form. I’ll go look and see if I can find it.
I have only really seen electric rails in cities. But do we even still have rail infrastructure left ( have seen many overgrown rails). Not sure about the statutory inspections to get them serving again, but I presume that it will not be an easy task.
I am also looking forward to the free valve technology, this should put an end to Cambelt and timing change service but also bring in less load on the engine. Just worried about teething problems if that system gets it wrong it will introduce the valve to the piston.100%.
We need the advancement without a doubt otherwise all vehicles would still look like and behave like this :
One of the technologies I'm actually most "excited" about from an engine point of view is the FreeValve stuff. If ICE was still the long term future for vehicles, its the one tech that has the most promise in my mind.
I will be honest I am on the fence on this at the moment, there could be a system glitch and it would cause so major damage, with the belt and the chain you can do preventative services, belt has a service life and chain once you start hearing the rattle you know its timeSo in many ways the same issue as when a camblet/timing chain goes pear shaped then
I would think the chances of a catastrophic failure like that actually being smaller than with a camblet/timing chain at the end of the day if the system is built properly.
let the Toyota guys take that one on a serious not I think Koensigegg or however you spell that is going to be launch it soon in their cars would be good to see the results.
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A study confirms what we knew all along:
New study reveals BMW drivers most likely to be “psychopaths”
A new study by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that BMW drivers are most likely to be psychopaths, in addition to those that drive electric cars or have personalised number plates.
The research tasked 2 000 drivers of varying car makes and model to complete the ‘Psychopath Test’- a twelve-question survey that is able to define where a person falls on the psychopathy scale, and therefore how likely they are to exhibit abnormal, anti-social behaviour. Ranked on a scale of zero (no psychopathy) to 36 (psychopathy likely) the average score across all participants was 6,6.
Scoring almost double the national average, BMW drivers ranked the highest on the psychopathy scale, with an average score of 12,1 out of 36, while Audi drivers were narrowly behind, scoring 11,7. Owners of both of the German car manufacturers have long had a reputation for being temperamental out on the roads, and the findings suggest that these drivers may be more likely to exhibit psychopathic traits such as superficial charm, grandiose sense of self-worth, and a lack of remorse or guilt.
New study reveals BMW drivers most likely to be “psychopaths”
A new study by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that BMW drivers are most likely to be psychopaths, in addition to those that drive electric cars or have personalised number plates.www.carmag.co.za
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If you wait a few mins, someone will come along and recommend a 320dI love BMW's, can't wait to own one.
