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by PeteC
Sat May 18, 2024 4:10 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1890
Views: 376147

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

STEVE G wrote: Sat May 18, 2024 2:48 am I know that on some BYDs, the screen swivels and tilts.
Any that don't fully retract I'm surprised Vehicle Safety Authorities haven't stepped in with some kind of regulation.
by PeteC
Sat May 18, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Will the Premier League scrap VAR?
Replies: 3
Views: 53

Re: Will the Premier League scrap VAR?

I've added a "partially" option. :cheers:
by PeteC
Sat May 18, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: Home, Lifestyle & Family
Topic: Solar power setup for your home in Thailand
Replies: 215
Views: 43089

Re: Solar power setup for your home in Thailand

Solar rooftop adopters set to win a tax break https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2794574/solar-rooftop-adopters-set-to-win-a-tax-break ...."Any household that purchases solar panels with a power generation capacity of less than 10 kilowatts at a cost of less than 200,000 baht can part...
by PeteC
Sat May 18, 2024 2:12 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Will the Premier League scrap VAR?
Replies: 3
Views: 53

Will the Premier League scrap VAR?

See the poll. :cheers:
by PeteC
Sat May 18, 2024 1:33 am
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1890
Views: 376147

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

I've noticed that a lot of EV models have the touch screen sticking up in the center of the dash board. I would find that very distracting when driving. Can they be lowered down into a less intrusive position?
by PeteC
Fri May 17, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1890
Views: 376147

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

A friend stopped by today with a new Tesla Y. AWD, dual motor, long range. I think it cost about 2.5 million. :shock: No time for photos but you can see those on Tesla's Thailand website. What surprised me was that it is not totally silent. When engaged and moving there is a hum coming from it, whic...
by PeteC
Fri May 17, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: 2024 F1 News and Prediction League
Replies: 101
Views: 5504

Re: 2024 F1 News and Prediction League

Here is the F1 schedule in Thai time. I'll try to remember to post this with each race, but if I don't you can find the info at: https://f1calendar.com/timezone/Asia-Bangkok

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by PeteC
Fri May 17, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New luxury train route in Vietnam offers stunning coastal views..
Replies: 2
Views: 318

New luxury train route in Vietnam offers stunning coastal views..

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/vietage-luxury-train-vietnam-anantara-intl-hnk/index.html. (Photos) There’s nothing quite like settling back into your train seat, the urban skyline out the window fading into lush natural landscapes as you make your way to your next destination. According to rail expe...
by PeteC
Thu May 16, 2024 8:01 am
Forum: Sports Fans
Topic: Superbru/HHF - Premier League Prediction 2023-24
Replies: 39
Views: 7878

Re: Superbru/HHF - Premier League Prediction 2023-24

One round to go! :cheers:

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by PeteC
Wed May 15, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1890
Views: 376147

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

^ ^ Some people will be for sure. The US is a big, big country and any extended power outage, like in the winter and after storms when power lines are down etc., rural people who may buy a EV may need something like that just to get to the store. Having said that, there are plenty of rural places th...
by PeteC
Wed May 15, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Motoring
Topic: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread
Replies: 1890
Views: 376147

Re: Electric Vehicles (EV) Thread

An option. I guess you could put it in the trunk and take it with you as well. Bottom line is 15 miles of charge for 4 hours generator charging. Not a lot, but in an emergency it will get you somewhere.