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I bet the Android version is < 11, which is the minimum requirement for Bluetooth Android auto.

Chat GPT 4o recommended this reply: (refusing to use my suggest term 'Luddite'........lol) "Ah, a classic blend of conspiracy theory, techno-skepticism, and coal nostalgia. Thanks for your well-researched insights. I’ll be sure to consult my wind turbine next time I plug in. 🙄" DeepSeek R1 was a little bit more nuanced: 'Acknowledge Concerns & Provide Context: Thank you for raising these points—it’s important to discuss the nuances of EV sustainability. While the carbon footprint of electric vehicles (EVs) depends on energy sources, the broader picture reveals meaningful progress. 1. Grid Decarbonization is Key: Even in regions where grids rely on coal, studies show EVs often have lower lifetime emissions than gasoline cars due to greater energy efficiency. For example, a typical EV on a coal-heavy grid emits about 20-30% less CO2 over its life than a comparable ICE vehicle. Moreover, grids globally are transitioning to renewables—solar and wind now make up 80-90% of new electricity capacity added annually. As grids decarbonize, EVs inherently become cleaner. 2. Chinese EVs and Global Progress: China, while still using coal, is the world’s largest investor in renewables, accounting for over 50% of global solar and wind installations in recent years. Its EVs are part of a strategy to reduce urban pollution and oil dependence. Many Chinese-made EVs also use batteries produced with cleaner energy (e.g., CATL’s Sichuan facility runs on 100% hydropower). Manufacturing emissions are a challenge industry-wide, but innovations like recycling and localized supply chains are addressing this. 3. Systemic Change vs. Individual Action: No single solution will fix climate change, but EVs are a critical piece of the puzzle. Pairing them with grid decarbonization, renewable energy plans, and policy shifts amplifies their impact. Even without personal wind turbines, choosing a green energy tariff or supporting utility-scale renewables accelerates the transition. 4. Efficiency Matters: Coal plants convert energy to electricity more efficiently (~33-40%) than gasoline engines convert fuel to motion (~20-30%). This means EVs on fossil grids still use energy more effectively, reducing per-mile emissions. Closing Thought: Transitioning to sustainable transport is a journey. While today’s grids aren’t perfect, EVs provide a scalable pathway to cleaner air and lower emissions as renewables expand. Let’s continue pushing for systemic changes while celebrating incremental wins!' And here is another challenging bit for context: Thailand power generation relies only for 20% on coal.

How many KM on your MG? I am looking for a trade-in myself.....

Don't waste your time watching the clip........... this one is for the comments only, they are off the charts! (right side of the chart)

In the Seal we set the temp to 25 C and 'avoid' - you must be very cold blooded to set it to 20......... do you also have fangs......lol

Correct me if I am wrong, but in your circuitous way you are saying you are not one ' with money and influence'......? and while we are at it, could you help me understand what driving a Tesla CT has to do with a 'moral backbone'?

BYD just decided to nuke the entire car industry: https://carnewschina.com/2025/01/17/byd-to-ship-autopilot-features-across-entire-lineup-from-seagull-to-yangwang-u8-in-2025/ I truly believe this is a game changer when they “democratize” access to L2+ smart driving from the cheapest to the $200k model in their line-up. This is a price war paired with a very real technological impact. We live in deed in golden car times! Of course, it begs the question how much Tesla share prices will jump on this news on Monday - the $10,000 for FSD starts to look rather silly right now.

Just reflected on that the last word - 'practicality' - and I realized I have lived a sheltered life as that abstraction was something that never entered my decision making even tangentially......or does the need for 4WD to put all the power to the road qualify as 'practicality'?

Gawd.......... the haters will be all over this one again 2025-01-11140537244191388.mp4

In all fairness, he has a point, as he obviously includes Chinese made toy cars - and for some kids replacing four AA Alkaline batteries is 'crazy amount of money required to replace them'!

Sadly - it also indicates that the whole climate change alarmist sham will unravel shortly, for if we are to do everything to reduce greenhouse gases, politics would have to take a backseat, and sales of electric vehicles be pushed to the hilt - Chinese made or otherwise! As for myself - if I did not have my own 'gas' station on my roof, I would probably pass on electric vehicles......... alas, maybe not, because the technological superiority of Chinese made cars is hard to pass up, too.

That was about as predictable as the amen in church...........lol

I am actually glad it's over and I can go back to use my electrons, produced from photons I collect on my roof. Yesterday was my last day to (almost) fill up, and what a nuisance it was: The first charger at a BYD dealer had a faulty charger head, the second charger 30 km away topped out at a miserly 28.8 kW instead of 56 when both piles are used....... Thailand's charging infrastructure is in serious need of stable, reliable and densely dispersed high power chargers, without which this great idea will peter out soon.

from a dreaded FB post: Sealion 7 AWD Performance Bangkok - Nakhon Sawan Loading extra 200 kg. Total weight 2,710 kg. - Departure from Central Rama 3 (Battery 100%) - To SHELL Recharge province. Nakhon Sawan, total distance is 222 kilometers (Battery 53%) The first 100 kilometers use a speed of not exceeding 100 km/h. 100 kilometers distance after using 100-120 km/h speed. Compare GPS speed on screen : 100km/h GPS : 97 km/h Energy usage test using ACC(Adaptive Cruise Control) + ICC (Intelligent Cruise Control) speed 80km/h. average power consumption 14.2 kWh/100km. speed 100km/h. average power consumption 17-18 kWh/100km Reference to graphics on screen even when driving in ECO mode both motors are working. Battery size 82.5 kWh. If you drive chillingly at 80 km/h, there is a chance to drive 560 kilometers in 1 charge. Testing the firepower in the Regen by lifting the foot off the throttle. Regen Standard -23 to -25 kW Regen Larger -55 to -60 kW The hydrogen power seen on the top screen when the brakes are heavily pressed at -126kW *Sealion has a Profile in Car Scanner. It can be connected but there is no information from the sent car, so it is not possible to see various information about the car. **Carrying cement bags weighing 20 kilograms, volume 10 bags, weight 200 kilograms. Let the nearby weight travel with full passengers. YMMV.......

I don't have connectivity issues since my SIM was swapped - the only, probably unrelated, issue I occasionally encounter is a very slow response to voice commands shortly after start-up, almost as if the CCP supervisor is sleeping at his desk..........but who knows?