pongo Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, Max Power said: Should they pull out, the island will be all the poorer, fewer factory trained staff (they are resisting manufacturer calls for adequate training, they believe a mechanic should be able to repair anything or salesman sell anything for example!) In 10 years time we will all be driving electric cars. Which we will likely share or rent. The whole industry will have changed. And, for the most part, servicing will be about replacing modules. So in many ways it probably doesn't make any difference what happens at this late stage. Like saddle repairs and cart wheels, servicing engines will be an expensive niche for a very few. Edited October 13, 2018 by pongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 11 hours ago, pongo said: In 10 years time we will all be driving electric cars. Which we will likely share or rent. The whole industry will have changed. And, for the most part, servicing will be about replacing modules. So in many ways it probably doesn't make any difference what happens at this late stage. Like saddle repairs and cart wheels, servicing engines will be an expensive niche for a very few. they said that 10 years ago....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 flying cars... they promised me flying cars 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, the stinking enigma said: flying cars... they promised me flying cars There'll be two coming along any minute now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, the stinking enigma said: flying cars... they promised me flying cars #planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non-Believer Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, the stinking enigma said: flying cars... they promised me flying cars With VAT rebate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Corpy on side but concerns over access.... https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/council-supports-lord-street-plan-but-has-concerns-over-access/ This is an issue faced by many towns and cities, they either have to get on with it or scrap the plans. I'm sure access could be improved by not using Chapel Row? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Or not having a car park there at all, when no one will be driving cars for much of the life of the building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTeapot Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 You're fairly obsessed by this driverless taxi idea eh Declan? Not as obsessed as people are about their cars though, which is why you're wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 The mind can drift on the bus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody2 Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Declan said: Or not having a car park there at all, when no one will be driving cars for much of the life of the building. 500 years time...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cambon Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Electric cars will not happen. There is far too little lithium in the world to produce the batteries. Like ultra HD, it is over before it has started. What will happen is restrictions on the number of cars or bikes you can have, or the amount of fuel you can buy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc.fixit Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 ....or they will make lead/acid batteries more efficient or find even more alternative power sources.............maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finlo Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hot air batteries, only downside is you have to drive to tynpotwald to recharge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I read today in a trade article that if all cars currently on the UK roads today were electric, we would need another six Hinkley Point sized power stations to keep them there! Not to mention the huge infrastructure required to charge them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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