2030 - No new ICE cars to be sold

NutsyH replied on 19/11/2020 10:56

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Posted on 19/11/2020 10:56

What is the Club's position on this announcement?

It sounds the death knell for towing anything like a decent size caravan unless reasonably priced electric cars capable of towing over 200 miles without recharge suddenly appear, and the recharging infrastructure expands rapidly. Given the incompetence of most politicians that is unlikely to happen.

Or do we think this is just another of Bojo's announcements that will quietly be forgotten when it becomes clear that there is no chance of this happening by 2030?

Perhaps the Club could enlighten us on whether it is engaging with the Government, as it is abundantly clear that no thought has been given to this issue by the Politicos.

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SteveL replied on 20/11/2020 10:00

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Posted on 20/11/2020 09:36 by JVB66
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I'm not so sure it's as easy as just adapting. We have been able to keep WW2 aircraft flying as they are very basic, just like old cars. When it comes to higher tech stuff it becomes a lot more expensive and there aren't the same number of folk who understand it and are able / qualified to fix it. So keeping a 2014 ICE vehicle (in my case) going would just get ridiculously expensive and unviable. Unless of course it was a classic.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 20/11/2020 10:03

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JVB66 replied on 20/11/2020 10:07

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Posted on 20/11/2020 10:00 by SteveL

I'm not so sure it's as easy as just adapting. We have been able to keep WW2 aircraft flying as they are very basic, just like old cars. When it comes to higher tech stuff it becomes a lot more expensive and there aren't the same number of folk who understand it and are able / qualified to fix it. So keeping a 2014 ICE vehicle (in my case) going would just get ridiculously expensive and unviable. Unless of course it was a classic.

Posted on 20/11/2020 10:07

That is where technology? and engineering clash , where has the real ideas of inovation and adaption gone?

Its where real apprenticeships learniing from those who know , and most UNI grades are so far removed

The Asian populations will show how to do it

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Posted on 20/11/2020 09:23 by Rocky 2 buckets

Mmmm, they are not exactly at the forefront of advancement as a nation I’m afraid🤷🏻‍♂️, they can always rely on folk visiting but it’s not ideal. We’re talking 1st world countries to be honest👍🏻

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JVB66 replied on 20/11/2020 10:11

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Posted on 20/11/2020 10:00 by SteveL

I'm not so sure it's as easy as just adapting. We have been able to keep WW2 aircraft flying as they are very basic, just like old cars. When it comes to higher tech stuff it becomes a lot more expensive and there aren't the same number of folk who understand it and are able / qualified to fix it. So keeping a 2014 ICE vehicle (in my case) going would just get ridiculously expensive and unviable. Unless of course it was a classic.

Posted on 20/11/2020 10:12

Should not be a problem to keep it going until 2035 depending on its usage level. By then EVs will no doubt come down in price.

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Posted on 20/11/2020 10:00 by SteveL

I'm not so sure it's as easy as just adapting. We have been able to keep WW2 aircraft flying as they are very basic, just like old cars. When it comes to higher tech stuff it becomes a lot more expensive and there aren't the same number of folk who understand it and are able / qualified to fix it. So keeping a 2014 ICE vehicle (in my case) going would just get ridiculously expensive and unviable. Unless of course it was a classic.

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DavidKlyne replied on 20/11/2020 11:04

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Posted on 20/11/2020 09:41 by

If I recall it was originally intended that the change would be in 2040. Then 2035 and now 2030. As I read 10% of our electricity is provided by EU.

Posted on 20/11/2020 11:04

For many years we have purchased electricity from France as they have always invested more in nuclear power than we have and have a surplus. At least I consider France a friendly power!!!

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Tinwheeler replied on 20/11/2020 11:05

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Posted on 20/11/2020 11:05

I'm not sure what the OP means by the club having a position on this announcement as, like the rest of us, it will have to roll with the blows.

Once again, it demonstrates the club used foresight in diversifying into static accommodation at an early stage and the 'pod haters' must surely see the wisdom of that.

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