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Yes & Yes, with legal permit to carry concealed. Never really needed, even living in some crap neighborhoods, or putting myself in situations, most would not.

One so far ... and you ? Bit too old for a 2nd, as don't think I'll be around till they're an adult. Having a child avoid the trauma, of the loss of a parent seems a good idea.

News about someone opinion, or not having one yet, that is completely irrelevant to the issue. NEWSFLASH: States laws decide the legality of abortions, not presidents.

When did parents, stop being parents ? Why are schools tasked with teaching children the basics of living. Firs thing I did when on holiday with daughter was teach her to swim and float in a pool. Schools need to teach manners, sex education, and now, some folks lean toward have sex with the same sex partner. Didn't our parents teach us a few things, and the rest we picked up on our own. If waiting for the gov't to help you, you're already too late, as with all things, and that's if they ever get pass of just talking about it. What happen to people taking responsibility for themselves and kids.

Yep ... I'm starting to ignore so many threads, news especially. Even threads I used to have an interest in, and why I even joined AN. If not the silly news-blips, it's the silly trolls, who argue about things they have no interest in. Quite sad really.

Don't know where that came from. Now you're projecting. Done with trying to explain things to children. Back to using the ignore list. Keep giving your money to petrol companies, and driving your under performing cars requiring regular maintenance. Stop complaining about the low level urban air pollution you cause. IGNORANCE IS BLISS "A closed mind is a dying mind" - Edna Ferber BYE BYE

I didn't know every ICEV got the same kms per liter, and all had the same size full tank. All mine were different. Question was answered. I can explain it to you, again, but I can't make you understand it. I'll talk slower, with different info, you might be able to relate to. Don't know why you care about EV, since you can't seem to understand the basic info we provide. EVs & ICEVs simply use a different energy/fuel source, but still have different variables with different makes & models. In that aspect, they are the same, no 2 are alike. Same with EV, different kWh per 100 kms, different size batteries, and accept charges at different amounts of kWh per hour, some <50, some >50, >75, >125, >175, some even higher. Pull up the info, of the make & model EV you are interested in, and read the info. Your question can't be answered, too many variables, same as with ICEVs. How many liters will a petrol car with 1L / 3cyl car need to go 400 kms, or a 2.8L Fortuner, or a 3L Dual Cab 4X4 diesel pick-up. Do they all get 20 kms per Liter ? I think not .... variables. The Celerio get 20 kpL, so will only need 20L, I'm sure something else gets 10 kpL, so will take twice as long get enough petrol to go 400 kms. Same with EVs ... it's not rocket science. Sadly, if you owned an EV, I suspect, you would be one of those folks on the side of the road, getting charged by a service vehicle with a generator. READING COMPREHENSION ... second time explained, I won't explain it again. GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND

That's one opinion, though I disagree with it. Only can speak for 2 countries, USA & TH, and sales are good. Don't know or care about the rest of the world, but from my reading, BEV sales worldwide are UP.

Like it hasn't been posted enough times already. And many cars take different times, different ranges, accept faster charging. Charging cables range from 11-22-50-75-125-175kWh. Depends on the vendor, and how much your car will accept. I can't speak for other makes/models, but MG ZS info has been spot on, if anything, negative numbers and performance is better than advertised. Most cars will accept 50-75kWh, ours will accept 76kWh. If researching, go by the WLTP rating, not the NEDC rating for range. More accurate, and we actually get more than the WLTP rating, unless on the highway at speed, then a bit less (10%) and only if maintaining 90 kph, which is hard to do in TH. It's like asking, how far will an ICEV go on a tank of full. At least 2 variables are not the same with every EV.

Yea, I think till 2025, or until the fund runs dry. MG offers 240k (ZS) & 247k (EP) on 2 models, and I think the rest, MGs and other makes are in the 100k-150k range, though don't quote me. Even the Wuling Air (car) & DECO MBs get incentives now.

Correct ... excess solar doesn't cost me anything extra. Not an early Adopter, as waited decades after EVs were on the market, hybrids & BEVs. Been available in TH for about 5 yrs, and only bought in when govt incentive offered, and my preferred EV was upgraded, or I would have simply kept my ICEV that I was very happy with. When you already have solar, and the govt wants to give you 240k baht to buy a new car, that will cut your operating cost to 90% less than you present car ... well, what can I say, that's a no brainer for me.

PTTs & 7-11s, way too convenient. KFC, who doesn't like Wing Zaps, and a food court, usually has one good vendors, along with fruit or treats from walkway vendors. Other fast food vendors don't interest me. Since we don't know when, what or where we're going to be, till we're almost there, then finalizing the hotel stay while charging is too convenient. Snack, coffee, pastry, no matter what we're driving, that just doesn't change.

I'm happy for you, enjoy. Isn't it a beautiful would, we all have options that make us happy But unlike you ICEV folks, we don't scrutinize your choices. Let that one sink in, don't hurt yourself. Or did I miss these anti ICEV threads: ... why buy non Chinese Legacy cars, because they are expensive ... Everything that's wrong with ICEVs ... an endless list ... would you buy an ICEV- fire hazard ... is there a future for ICEVs ... bye bye ICEVs, hello EVs ... The problem with ICEVs All anti EV threads, with modified title to ICEV instead of EV.

Most have food courts, which is no different than any ma/pa shophouse offerings. Many have KFC, McDs (no thanks), Burger King, or even Black Canyon. That's if on the main roads, and not near town, in town, or have vendors & restaurants near the CS station. It's a pitstop, and some offer no more, or no less, than we might pop in and eat at, while walking around town, just happen to conveniently have a charging cable at same location. Our we could be picky, for what ever reason, as some restaurants, coffee shop, most malls, and hotels offer charging. I'm sure all you ICEV driver's never let the wife & family out of the car while topping up

Our system, linked above will easily handle monthly usage of 350kWh (if conservative) to 1000kWh, (if abusive w/ACs) and be off grid if wanting to be. We run a 13k BTU, almost 24 hrs a day, and the 24k BTU runs about 9hrs a day when needed. Along with what ever other electrical kitchen appliance. Along with charging the EV, such as most of today, drawing ~2.3kWh. Only need to be careful if both ACs are on, EV is charging, and using more than 1 appliance in kitchen or if hopping in the shower. That's rare of course.

The car is charging in between 'plug in' & 'unplugg'. For most, they are in for the night and sleeping. You have to 'unlock' the car, to unplug, or you can't unplug. If topped up (MG ZS), then unlock, and unplug. 10 seconds, if that. If not topped up / 100%, then app has to cycle, and press 'finish charging'. Hence the 30-45 seconds. Only time you are actually physically waiting for it to charge, is when O&A, on the road. After 3+ hours, it's welcome break, and takes about 30 ish minutes to get back up to 90+ %. Which allows time to stretch the legs, take dog for a walk, hit the toilet ourselves, browse the PTT Park shops, vendors, food court, KFC, Amazon Coffee (no thanks), 7-11 for snack, brekkie, or stock up before getting to hotel. Me, I'll check local hotels on internet, and make a final decision. Many, most times, the car is done charging before we're done, especially if I haven't picked a hotel before charging, as that can be time consuming. Very rare, we're waiting for the car to add another 5-10% more charge, to be in the 90-95% range. Last 5% loads slow, so not waiting to get to 100%, unless preoccupied, and it tops up. That last 5ish % can take 20 minutes, so I need to quite busy if we get to 100% before leaving the CS. Or if another EV shows up, and no slot open, then we won't bother to top up further than 90% and simply unplug, so they can get started. We're in no hurry to go anywhere, or need to be anywhere. If having an ICEV, the stops wouldn't be much different.

Pull in carport, turn off car, exit car, now the charging process: ... open charging port door - plug in ... all of 10 seconds ... unlock car, stop charging - unplug ... maybe 30-45 seconds, as need to wait for app to load, to stop charging.

Only Govt flags, 'Stars & Stripes', state and or local govt flags should be allowed at govt and public buildings/schools. They're govt owned properties, not billboards for people's special interest.

Trump is another dinosaur, and out of touch with some realities, as are many ignorant people. Paraphrased from link, Trump's misconceptions: "Electric vehicles "Nobody wants to buy" electric vehicles. False. "They (Electric vehicles) don't go far" before needing to be charged. Half true. Most EVs on the road today travel 200 to 300 miles, with some going well over 300, before needing a charge. Many EVs now can go nearly as far as ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles before needing to refuel. "They (Electric vehicles) are very expensive." Mostly false, depending on the vehicle. "They require far fewer jobs to make. Michigan you're going to get so screwed." Mostly true. The claim of fewer jobs to build electric vehicles is believed to be true, but has not been proven yet. "They ordered a hit job on Michigan manufacturing with this insane electric vehicle mandate." Mostly false. In fact, the global auto market is moving to electric vehicles and will be a majority of vehicles sold in the next 20 years or so. The Detroit Three could be out of business. In addition, automakers have invested billions in Michigan and other parts of the U.S. to lay the groundwork for local electric vehicle production. "If we build all the charging booths that are necessary, the country would go bankrupt. It costs, like, $3 trillion." False."

Watched Dune 1 last night, and a long way to nowhere. So Dune 2 will be leaving me hanging also, awaiting Dune 3, and hopefully with a bit more anticipation of. I'll watch 2 when available, but I certainly wouldn't waste 100 baht, on either, as simply a time killer, since nothing else really available. Was more curious about what the high rating was about (8 ?) ... still wondering

I am ... but just disagree with the final conclusion, no matter what the chart says. Is it really humans causing it, or simply the natural progression. Humans are such as small number, and take up such a small part of the planet, along with the contribution. Really is minute, and I just don't believe it is the cause, as too small of a contribution. No matter what they try to tell us. source

If so, I would have died decades ago. Smoking itself, yes, that will kill you, and definitely messes with your circulatory system. Not sure if cigs & ganga have the same negative effect, but being realistic; ... smoke, cough, smoke, cough ... your body is telling you something Whether you listen or not ... well, som nam naa

What orifices are they pulling all these silly numbers from ? No wonder nobody believes anything in the 'news/comic section' of media reports. Cow farts, human breathing ... now hotels Not the millions of residences, but the hotels

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