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Sounds about right for most cars. Actually it was from AI, I could have posted the references, but you can look them up yourself. Needless to say, it was all factual.

LifePo batteries are safe.

If you’re going to allow cannabis (with the proper restrictions) I would prefer to see 7-11’s selling it.

Most of the Chinese cars here are Thailands built!

Condos are missing out on a money making opportunity. They can profit on residents using their chargers.

You can’t beat a megapint of red wine at happy hour.

It’s not true to say WrLife doesn’t have agents. The vast majority of their policies are sold through agents (called Insurance Brokers) who apparently get a much higher commission than the blue chip insurers pay. Of course a broker is going to say they pay their claims, he can hardly tell you if they don’t.

Isn’t every hour happy hour?

For it to work at condos you either provide a few chargers for residents to book, or if you have allocated parking, let owners pay for their own at their cost. This assumes the supply is big enough, which is likely as they have to size the system for all air cons running in hot season. in any event, it’s not difficult to toddle down to a PTT station and have a coffee whilst your car charges.

There are none so blind as those who will not see.

US President Donald Trump, while lifting sanctions against Syria, "accidentally" removed certain Russian institutions, banks, and individuals from the sanctions list. Among them was Rosoboronexport, the state agency responsible for exporting Russian weapons to other countries, according to The Moscow Times. https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/trump-lifts-sanctions-on-russia-s-rosoboronexport-1751471026.html

Here's a breakdown of some key areas where Toyota has been accused of breaking promises: 1. Handling of Safety Recalls and Unintended Acceleration Issues: Initial Denial and Delay: Toyota initially downplayed or denied reports of unintended acceleration in some of its vehicles, which led to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Hiding Information: ABC News reports that Toyota was forced to "admit" it had "misled U.S. consumers by concealing and making deceptive statements about two safety related issues affecting its vehicles". Massive Recalls: The issue led to the recall of millions of vehicles globally, causing financial losses and damaging the company's reputation. Impact on Customer Trust: Change Management Insight notesthat Toyota's initial denial significantly impacted customer trust, with many questioning the brand's commitment to safety. 2. Alleged Broken Promises to Minority Communities: Advertising Disparities: The Citizen Newspaper Group reportsthat Toyota was accused of not fulfilling promises to advertise in African American newspapers after spending millions in mainstream publications following a safety recall. 3. Political Donations and Alignment with Election Deniers: Supporting Election Objectors:Common Cause reports that Toyota's political action committee (PAC) contributed to the campaigns of individuals who objected to the 2020 election results, despite the company previously stating it would not support such candidates. In summary, Toyota has faced criticism for breaking promises related to safety issues, advertising practices, and political donations. These instances have raised concerns about the company's integrity and commitment to its stated values. Then there’s its activity regarding EV’s… Delayed EV Launches: Toyota has postponed the launch of some of its planned EV models, including a new electric SUV that was initially slated for 2027 but is now expected in 2028. Focus on Hybrids: Toyota's chairman, Akio Toyoda, has been a vocal opponent of EVs and stated they would never surpass a 30% market share, suggesting a continued focus on hybrid technology. Alternative Fuel Strategies: Toyota has also expressed interest in synthetic fuels and hydrogen as potential alternative fuel sources, further demonstrating a diversified approach beyond fully electric vehicles. bZ4X Issues: The bZ4X, Toyota's first mass-produced EV, faced a recall due to a potential wheel detachment issue, which led to a sales suspension and further raised questions about the company's EV readiness. Commercial Failure of Mirai: Toyota has acknowledged the commercial failure of the Mirai, its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, which has further fueled criticism regarding the company's commitment to alternative fuel technologies. Investor Concerns: Some investors and environmental groups have voiced concerns about Toyota's slower pace in transitioning to battery EVs compared to other automakers, pushing for a more aggressive EV strategy. Government Pressure: In some regions, like Australia, there's pressure on governments to introduce fuel efficiency standards that incentivize the production and sale of low-emission vehicles, including EVs. Solid-State Battery Promise: Toyota has made significant announcements about its progress in solid-state battery technology, which could potentially revolutionize EV range and charging times but consistently failed to deliver on any of them. Anti-EV spend on disinformation and lobbying. Toyota has faced criticism for its lobbying efforts against electric vehicle (EV) regulations and its financial support for politicians who deny or downplay climate change. Specifically, Toyota has been called out for donating to a large number of climate change-denying members of Congress, and for spending heavily on lobbying to weaken fuel economy and emissions standards. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Funding Climate Deniers: A report by Public Citizen revealed that Toyota has significantly funded the campaigns of climate change-denying lawmakers. Over the last three electoral cycles, they were the leading auto industry financier of climate deniers, backing 207 campaigns. Lobbying Against EV Regulations: Toyota has also been criticized for its lobbying efforts aimed at weakening fuel economy and emissions standards. This includes lobbying against electric vehicle mandates and clean air laws. Multi-Pathway Approach: While criticized for its lobbying tactics, Toyota also emphasizes a "multi-pathway approach" to reducing emissions, which includes investing in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles alongside battery electric vehicles. They have also announced plans to develop 15 EV models by 2027 and aim to produce 1 million EVs annually by that time, according to Nikkei. Shareholder Scrutiny: Some investors have raised concerns about Toyota's lobbying practices and their potential impact on the company's reputation and long-term value, according to The Driven. One shareholder resolution called for a comprehensive review of Toyota's climate-related lobbying

AIS handle lots of insurance companies. The fact Bumrungrad will accept co-pay from AIS is completely irrelevant, it has nothing to do with WrLife and it doesn’t mean WrLife will pay anything. Did you read the article from insuranceinasia? Did you read the 1* reviews on trustpilot? Did you see the management’s own 5* fake posts pretending to be clients? What more could you possibly need?

Does your insurance cover a petrol car catching fire and destroying all the cars. Your management committee does understand that’s between 10 and 130 times more likely than an EV fire right?

He has “accidentally” just removed sanctions from almost a dozen Russian arms dealers and associates, whilst at the same time actually pulling back arms already in Poland and on the move to Ukraine. There is a lot of circumstantial evidence, for example the Steele report and the other ex Russia intelligence officers saying he is an asset with the code name Krasny. I’m not sure I believe that but I suspect they do have kompromat on him or he has financial links to Russia. He is totally TACO when it comes to sanctioning Russia and they have played him beautifully. It does appear that he’s frightened to do anything negative to Russia and consequently they do walk all over him. By the way, I’m not American and couldn’t tell you if Trump is a republican or democrat, those terms are meaningless to me. I do think has some things right, trans athletes should not be allowed to compete and he is absolutely correct in asking other NATO members to up their contributions to 5%. I do think America’s reputation is now in the toilet.