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Batteries are batteries, irrespective of whether they are in an ICE or an EV. Both are less functional in the cold. Antifreezes have two functions, they also elevate the boiling point of the radiator fluid. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/states-of-matter-and-intermolecular-forces/mixtures-and-solutions/v/boiling-point-elevation-and-freezing-point-supression Before you get too excited, batteries in EV's need cooling as well, to prevent thermal runaway.

Another rational response would be putting passenger vehicles on a diet. My 1974 Honda Civic weighed 680 kg. The same Honda Civic in 2023 weighs 1353 kg, almost double. Imagine how fuel efficient that Honda would be if it went back to the 1974 weight.

It's a moot point whether plugging in the car lowers the viscosity of the oil in the crankcase, or keeps the battery used to start it warm enough to function properly. Probably both.

I'd agree they are not happy when first starting up, once warmed up they would be OK. At that temperature they might need modified fuel. Don't you guys get around on snowmobiles? Let me guess, there's no battery-operated model yet.

Confirmation you do not take responsibility for your actions. I was questioning the act of leaving goods taken from a freezer, and left to thaw, remember? You may think that's OK if someone pushes in front of you. I regard it as vandalism.

You won't drive a car because it does not have Google apps available? Now I have seen everything.

I probably forgot the thin air aspect. Wake me up when there is a battery capable of supporting aviation with passenger aircraft.

What functions are you referring to? A road map? Adaptive cruise control? Reversing camera? Radar warning? Automated lane change? Power Steering? Electronic Stability Control? ABS? It makes me wonder how people ever drove cars when all these modern technologies did not exist.

You may be right, I don't know what the temperature difference at 40,000 feet is between night and day. Google or Bard would probably tell me, if I could be bothered. I do know the efficiency of an engine is calculated from Carnot's theorem. In layman's terms, the efficiency of any engine increases with increasing temperature differential between the operating temperature of the engine, and the atmosphere it exhausts to. It's why gas turbines are considerably more efficient than a steam engine. I suggest you take your sarcasm, and stick it where the sun does not shine.

There's sensible variety, and stupid variety. You are probably not aware in 1989 alcohol was designated by the WHO as a Class 1 carcinogen. I have seen several people here die of alcohol-induced liver cirrhosis, it's not pretty. Ending your last days sh!tting blood never is.

IIRC the guaranteed balance in any bank account is 1 million baht. In the event of a bank default, any amount above that is fair game. It's why I have 4 accounts with different banks, to keep each balance below 1 million baht.

Thanks for the confirmation.

Do you drink to alleviate boredom? IME, people in their cups are the most boring around.

Perhaps you do not understand the principle of taking responsibility for your actions.

Lots of things happen in Thailand which have no legal basis. Stores do have the right to refuse entry to any customers.

Given the way men will have screwed it up, they will probably settle for parthenogenesis.

The staff might remember you, and present you with a bill for the thawed goods next time around. They do have security cameras.

IME Rimping Supermarket in Chiang Mai had a notice board on which ads could be posted. Seek, and ye shall find. How do you expect people to contact you, if you won't list a phone number? You can always block anyone you find to be suspect. Definitely, any ad you post should include photos. Color, prferably.

I'll give you a pass, as you used the word mitigation correctly.

Range has been shown to be a major issue at low temperatures. That's because not only do batteries function less effectively, the battery also has to keep the vehicle warm. A battery is a chemical reaction, and all chemical reactions become slower as the temperature decreases. No problem for an ICE, it is using the waste heat of the engine. Conversely, an ICE operates more efficiently in cold weather. Cooler air is more dense, and hence has more oxygen. Ever noticed many international flights are at night, when it is cooler? An ICE can operate quite happily at -50C. I doubt an EV would have any useful range at that temperature. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teslas-electric-vehicles-cold-weather/

Which is quite likely to get you into trouble in Thailand. Pushing in front of me very rarely happens. The words " mai supahp " ( disrespectful ) accompanied by my best death stare, seems to work for me.

KK is horribly off-key at several points. IMO he did " Me and Bobby McGee " much better as it suited his vocal range.

I sometimes miss the smell of burning gum leaves, or a grass-fed eye fillet steak from Gippsland. Safe travels, then. Do you set off airport detectors?

Here's a thought for you. If you are going to call every poster who does not share your EV opinions idiots, they are going to set about proving you are the idiot in response.

The femur is the strongest bone in the body. The OP should worry more about a hip/pelvis fracture in a fall. The average life expectancy in the elderly after fracturing a hip is six months. Eat calcium supplements. Personally, I am done with icy climates.