Mundane News

[tyred]

That's the power of marketing, big business and virtue-signalling.

From an engineer's perspective, there are other, better options e.g. hydrogen, both in a modified ICE set-up and in the same type of fuel cell technology that they use in spacecraft. But alas, the automotive industry goes where a) the biggest profits are, b) where the biggest subsidies are, and c) to whatever other government carrot is being dangled in front of their nose...

Car usage and reliance needs to be reduced, especially in urban areas but that is a difficult pill for many to swallow and governments are scared of alienating voters.

It's a pity someone like James Starley wouldn't invent a highly efficient, human - powered transport device that is ideal for local journeys and is zero emissions with the added benefits of improving the health of the user but that would be just fantasy....

 

[Ming the Merciless]

That's the power of marketing, big business and virtue-signalling.

From an engineer's perspective, there are other, better options e.g. hydrogen, both in a modified ICE set-up and in the same type of fuel cell technology that they use in spacecraft. But alas, the automotive industry goes where a) the biggest profits are, b) where the biggest subsidies are, and c) to whatever other government carrot is being dangled in front of their nose...

Carrot 🥕 powered cars used to be called horses 😉

 

[Reynard]

Car usage and reliance needs to be reduced, especially in urban areas but that is a difficult pill for many to swallow and governments are scared of alienating voters.

When I lived in London as a student, a car was nigh on useless tbh. Public transport links are second to none, and walking gets you to many places in not a lot of time. Often far quicker than any other way.

Out here on the boonies, though, a car does make life a heck of a lot easier. It's four miles to the nearest bus stop, and then I can only go to one destination from there. Am far better served by trains, but driving in Cambridge is more hassle than what it's worth.

 

[Jenkins]

Day out at Snetterton today for the British GT meeting. Sunny & warm, but I'm glad I took a jacket because it was somewhat windy on the spectator banking.

Recycling bin has been put out for emptying tomorrow and, unless I can find something else from Glastonbury to watch, I think I'll make a start on the recording of the BTCC meeting from Croft.

 

[Speicher]

Car usage and reliance needs to be reduced, especially in urban areas but that is a difficult pill for many to swallow and governments are scared of alienating voters.

It's a pity someone like James Starley wouldn't invent a highly efficient, human - powered transport device that is ideal for local journeys and is zero emissions with the added benefits of improving the health of the user but that would be just fantasy....

The school I went to in Coventry was, at one time, the home of James Starley.

 

[Reynard]

Something is burning nearby, as there is the smell of smoke drifting in through the window on the landing.

 

[Reynard]

Day out at Snetterton today for the British T meeting. Sunny & warm, but I'm glad I took a jacket because it was somewhat windy on the spectator banking.

Recycling bin has been put out for emptying tomorrow and, unless I can find something else from Glastonbury to watch, I think I'll make a start on the recording of the BTCC meeting from Croft.

Some good racing from Croft today. You won't be disappointed.

 

[classic33]

Warm, blustery and occasionally sunny here chez Casa Reynard.

Slept well, but had a very odd dream involving Lando Norris, a block of flats somewhere in Germany and a teddy bear.

I am now sat in front of the TV enjoying the BTCC coverage from Croft.

Luncheon shortly, once the Ginetta Junior race is finished.

You, Norris going to meet up and hire Radar* as a hitman.




*Known as The Teddy Bear Killer, after Korea.

 

[Reynard]

I have added to the smell of burning coming in through the window by also burning my toast.

 

[classic33]

A Chinese Burn in my youth was getting both hands round someone's wrist and twisting it both ways to stretch their skin, making it feel like heat. I think..

Known round these parts as an Indian Burn.

 

[Reynard]

You, Norris going to meet up and hire Radar* as a hitman.




*Known as The Teddy Bear Killer, after Korea.

I can't quite see Derek Bear* acting as a hitman...

* Derek Bear is the larger chap on the right. I got him for my 7th birthday. Derek Bear got his name after I watched the 1982 British GP on the telly.

 

[tyred]

Eek! I have work tomorrow

 

[Gravity Aided]

You, Norris going to meet up and hire Radar* as a hitman.




*Known as The Teddy Bear Killer, after Korea.

Been to some of these places. I would give up on life, were it not for the ability of a fast exit to Peoria.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Currently eating a mass-produced formerly frozen beef bulgogi. Very good.

 

[Reynard]

Time for two paracetamol and bed.

Nunnight one and all xxx