2030 - No new ICE cars to be sold

Posted on 21/11/2020 12:42 by

I understand that the glass used is supposed to be self cleaning.

Posted on 21/11/2020 13:03 by Rufs

 Invested in solar panels some 5 years ago, just before the government stopped what is commonly known as the "feed in Tarriff" total investment £5k, total return today approx £1k per annum, and my feed in tarriff contract has another 15 years to run.

As for all those shouting for the demise of the ICE, they should take a long hard look at how cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cobalt is one of the primary components of Lithium Batteries. Cobalt today is more valuable than gold, the DRC produces 2 thirds of the worlds demand, the conditions in the Cobalt mining industry are appalling with children as young as 10 being used in terrible working conditions. There is a move away from using Cobalt but experts reckon it could be 10 years or more before a suitable substitute is rolled out globaly 

 

Posted on 21/11/2020 13:03 by Rufs

 Invested in solar panels some 5 years ago, just before the government stopped what is commonly known as the "feed in Tarriff" total investment £5k, total return today approx £1k per annum, and my feed in tarriff contract has another 15 years to run.

As for all those shouting for the demise of the ICE, they should take a long hard look at how cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cobalt is one of the primary components of Lithium Batteries. Cobalt today is more valuable than gold, the DRC produces 2 thirds of the worlds demand, the conditions in the Cobalt mining industry are appalling with children as young as 10 being used in terrible working conditions. There is a move away from using Cobalt but experts reckon it could be 10 years or more before a suitable substitute is rolled out globaly 

 

Posted on 21/11/2020 13:18 by Compo

Are you saying that the government has received a return of £1000 p.a. for their investment or you have received the return. I don't know how these subsidies work. If you are saying the government make money from them, then I take back all I have said, and suggest the government increase their subsidies. 

Posted on 21/11/2020 13:31 by SeasideBill

It’s not all doom & gloom, significant lithium deposits are known to exist in Cornwall and could lead to a revival in the local mining industry. Maybe Cornwall won’t be so dependent on Rick Stein in the future?

Posted on 21/11/2020 12:37 by Rocky 2 buckets

Pension credit?, why would I look at it?🤔. I took out a private pension to ensure a good standard of living way before my official pension age. I won’t claim for anything I don’t need👍🏻

Posted on 21/11/2020 12:39 by Compo

Over the past 8 months or so, things have changed considerably in this country regarding the economy. I am sure that I am already going to have to pay a lot more for all the things that you say are already subsidised. I would just ask for you to be a little patient and see how we get on with paying for these things first before you ask for me to commit to paying for other peoples electricity as well. In the meantime there are already things that people can do which would help to save the planet. When I make a cup of tea I only boil enough water for one cup. Turn lights off when not required. etc .It is surprising how much money and electricity this saves.

Posted on 21/11/2020 13:03 by Rufs

 Invested in solar panels some 5 years ago, just before the government stopped what is commonly known as the "feed in Tarriff" total investment £5k, total return today approx £1k per annum, and my feed in tarriff contract has another 15 years to run.

As for all those shouting for the demise of the ICE, they should take a long hard look at how cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cobalt is one of the primary components of Lithium Batteries. Cobalt today is more valuable than gold, the DRC produces 2 thirds of the worlds demand, the conditions in the Cobalt mining industry are appalling with children as young as 10 being used in terrible working conditions. There is a move away from using Cobalt but experts reckon it could be 10 years or more before a suitable substitute is rolled out globaly 

 

Posted on 21/11/2020 14:09 by JVB66

Very few unless on basic state pension can claim it? yet a government edit ,byway of a mail drop to it seems all those getting state pensions was encouraging every one to apply as "it is yours claim it",but as we were already having more than enough for what we needed through our pensions ,and interests,  we as by talking to numerous "pensioners"were among the many who it did not apply to

The state pension at 65 just meant i paid more tax on the pension i had been drawing for 14 years ,(and more savings opportunities

 

Posted on 21/11/2020 14:09 by JVB66

Very few unless on basic state pension can claim it? yet a government edit ,byway of a mail drop to it seems all those getting state pensions was encouraging every one to apply as "it is yours claim it",but as we were already having more than enough for what we needed through our pensions ,and interests,  we as by talking to numerous "pensioners"were among the many who it did not apply to

The state pension at 65 just meant i paid more tax on the pension i had been drawing for 14 years ,(and more savings opportunities