RocketDog

So literally thousands of folks over several decades we're in the 'true know' but have kept silent about it? Paid off? How many millions did that take? Fake moon landing? Aliens at Roswell? 5G causing cancer? Microchips in vaccines? I think not. Humans like to talk and famously can't keep a secret. Look at social media today. This very fact is the downfall of most conspiracy theories which depend on lifelong secrecy from way too many people.

Funny that you mention that. I have not studied his life exhaustively, but there is no doubt he was a genius. His work produced the AC Inductance motor with a solid rotor (no copper windings). These are the most ubiquitous motors in the world at this point. The next motor revolution is now under way though. I spent several years designing BLDC (brushless DC) motor controllers. They also have a solid core, in this case a magnetic one but commutation is done electronically with MOSFETs instead of the familiar arcing brushes we commonly see in vacuums and cheaper power tools. Many portable power tool manufacturers are moving to them now. My DeWalt drill has one for instance. They are more efficient and eliminate worn carbon brushes and inherently allow continuous speed control. AC induction motor speed is purely a function of windings and AC line frequency however. Brushed motors offer speed control but have drawbacks already mentioned. The very newest motor designs for EV are beyond brushless but with similar theory and will eventually replace BLDC motors sooner than one would think. But I will spare you the battery rant this time though it still applies. Vehicles are heavy and needs lots of power. Conventional (now) lithium/cobalt or lithium iron phosphate simply does not have the energy density or maximum number of charge cycles personal vehicles require, regardless of motor efficiency. Gasoline has tremendous energy density by comparison. Put a few milliliters of gasoline in a bowl and watch how long it burns! Back to Tesla. IMO he had lifelong mental health issues and his brutal competition with Edison drove him around the bend. His dream of sending power through the air was poorly founded in theory (IMO) and unlikely it could be achieved with the other technology necessary and available at the time even if sound in theory. Remember we were just struggling with the new tech called Radio at that time. Will it ever happen?Maybe, but certainly not in my lifetime. BTW, the government conspiracy thing is grossly exaggerated conjecture IMO.

"There is speculation on social media that annual stay extensions might soon require income tax clearance in Thailand." Your kidding right? Of course it will. The Thai RD may be slow but they're not stupid. I give it a year at most.

I can only tell you from DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH BOTH , pepper spray works immediately and tear gas does not phase them at all. The exact opposite for humans. Go figure! I got that tip from a cop who the hospital called when my wife and I went to the emergency room. Her for tear gas exposure and me for a dog bite from my own chow chow. I bought some pepper spray and keep a pocket dispenser here at home. I'm a long time dog owner and lover. Others may have different experience.

Don't get me wrong. EV is the very best way to make a car from all the alternatives available. That was true in the 1900's as well. So why did they fail? Read on. There is no way to beat using your own solar collectors to power your car. The electric motors with high tech magnets are tremendously efficient even without considering regenerative braking which returns some of the energy spent accelerating. Continuously variable transmissions are a breeze to implement. No wasted energy sitting at a stop light. Weight and service saved on transmissions,radiators, coolong pumps, oil pumps, gas tanks, can be used to pay for a battery pack located where it should be.... the middle bottom of the car. Oh, and no exhaust funds or noise. The only thing holding back the EV dream is the battery itself. I studied battery chemistry/tech and waited for a revolution all of my 60+ years as an electronic design engineer......I'm still waiting. I would ask a simple question: Why are we ALL still using lead-acid batteries (they aren't cheap and generally last about 3 years) to start our ICE engines? How about golf carts? Forklifts?....... Lead acid! (Personally I would NEVER fly in a battery powered airplane! Yikes) When that question is satisfactorily answered I will happily go shopping for an EV. (At least these won't fall 10,000 feet unless they go off a mountain LOL.)

I bet you're right. Please tell us your story of awakening. Oh wait. Maybe I misunderstood you. Get back to us when it comes. Thanks.

That's good news. (I do wonder how many of them would willingly admit to making an expensive mistake though. Human nature ya know!) I have never replaced an engine 3 years after buying a car. It's only taken about that long for EV owners to gasp at battery replacement cost though. But realize that many of us are thanking them for taking the plunge and demonstrating the major issues plaguing the EV industry. Apparently somebody had to do it. This technology curve is no different than the others we have lived through. Apparently 8 track tape players were NOT the answer to music-on-demand for cars and Video Dics were NOT the answer for movie players, or hoverboards/segways for personal transportation either; but somebody had to buy them to show it. Sales for these items died in months, not years. The pattern is just repeating.

I totally support greener tech and environmental issues and solutions, but EV are simply not the answer.... not yet. Higher initial cost, high maintenance costs, poor battery life and expensive replacements, and limited charging locations are a reality. Like so many other things, it took a few years of experience for folks to finally realize the fantasy that EV's were sold by and with. As a retired electronic engineer who has studied battery technology for years, I'm still waiting for tech that will make electric cars an embraceable reality. It will probably come, but not tomorrow. It was clear to me from the beginning that cramming a car full of failure-prone cameras and marginally useful electronic gadgets could not compensate for poor battery life and mileage nightmares. Whatever reliability gains made by the inherently simpler EV design are squandered on flashy gee-gaws. In actual fact all that extra crap just makes them more unreliable. Search for the Arrehnius equation. More crap, more connections, more components equates to higher failure rates. Either way be sure to read the contract before you buy to be sure you're OK with letting all the electronics legally monitor and OWN ALL of your activities in your own car, including sex in Nissan's case. They do a much better job of tracking and compiling every scrap of your data possible than cell phones ever could. Overall, way too many cons to counter the pros IMO. Finally though the hybrid designs are getting the attention and sales they deserve. Most of the gains, less of the problems, more fuel availability and at a more affordable price than an EV. If you're an early EV adopter and happy to pay the price then you've played your part in the recent 'epiphany' that so many owners and manufacturers are having. You have saved many others from making a costly mistake.

Thanks, but Yeah I got that part from reading these fora on the subject but it's looks like it could become much worse. What happened to the DTA agreement exclusions?

This phrase changes everything that I understood about the new law. Am I missing something?

You're right. And that was exactly my reaction.

That's been a common term in america for many decades. Generally means an independent working out of his own garage.

No fun responses so far. They all make sense.

"I imagine that's also what it takes to make a girl receptive to sex with an old geezer. " We all know what it takes, many of us from personal experience: about 2000thb.

Yep. That's what the article says. "The NBTC commissioner points to Thailand's strategic southern region as an ideal spot for a rocket launch pad, thanks to its proximity to the equator. This geographical advantage would allow rockets to benefit from the Earth's rotation, enabling heavier payloads, such as satellites, to be launched using less fuel. "

Good eye. I didn't catch it but knew it had to false in some way coming from the GOP.

Don't look now but we're both aliens now. Personally I plan to stay on. You what they say: Once lady has had an alien age never goes back.

I agree. I find your posts generally thoughtful so was surprised; I should have known better. I've noticed that Thai people don't recognize sarcasm easily either. I've been curious about that. My strong point, maybe the only one I have, is sarcasm in most of my posts/replies. But it's generally so saccharin sweet that it's obvious. If not, I'm sure I sound like a brainless moron to some readers. (Setup for nasty reparte). But back to the space aliens. I think that if.......

Utter nonsense. Most people recognize evil when they see it, regardless of where they live. Unless you're referring to space aliens. In that case I agree with you. So, here's a question for you. Do you consider Un and Putin to be good, evil, or you simply cannot tell the difference? If you can't answer then ask your mother. I bet she will know.

I dislike Kim Jong Un and putin but I don't live in Korea or Russia. Is that OK with you?

Ahhh. I see. And make no mistake. I appreciate your time and humor in your efforts to support our Constitution. Unfortunately I have a real life and real things to do today, but definitely keep up the good work. I assume Trump was only your second choice; quite understandable. I'm sorry your candidate didn't make the running as I'm sure he/she is a sterling individual who could have saved the country. There is little doubt that your missives have a massive effect on your readership.

So you have no dog in this fight. Are you just commenting because you are a compassionate person and think Trump is being bullied and you feel the need to selflessly support the underdog?

You could scroll up a few comments but I can appreciate the time you are devoting to poll studies so read the second line of my comment in the attached photo.

Where is here? FYI I do live somewhere. Your last line sounds a pretty broad statement and smells a bit like earnest self-talk. (Side question: do you talk to yourself in the mirror every morning? Asking for a friend.) I would appreciate some supporting data on that last 'fact', but will take it anyway as your best effort. I suggest you take a poll of what 'Nobody' thinks about the election and get back to us here. Beware that your comrade considers polls 'garbage '.

Beating dull drums again and again may be personally gratifying, and a self-satisfying way to spend your time, but some originality on your part would be appreciated by your readership. NB. Even the best jokes aren't funny after endless repetition.