Went EV last January, since then i have re-fuelled my remaining ICE 3 times this year, ICE battery went flat through no use.
i charge the EV from rooftop solar more than 50% of the time, projected fuel savings this year $2500 and saving the environment is priceless.

10% of my income goes on health insurance. Seems an awful lot of money for not a lot of return.
Unfortunately I'm of an age where i probably need it more now than i ever did before.

It’s a shame really, Italy knows well the depth of dispari from SARS, but as a regular traveller there the only respies I see are on my family. Many genuinely believe the “no vax” line that it is just a flu.

500w power is actually quite a bit, my house uses around 550w at standby (when everyone is sleeping). That includes 2 fridges and a couple of computers (probably in sleep mode) & not to forget the fish tank ;).

At 500w you could almost be trickle charging your batteries.

It’s all free from the sun, a few hours after sunrise the solar starts and runs almost to sunset- we have east and west solar panels. Winter is not as good if course.

I was interested in the solar aware features, charge the car for free and cut greenhouse gasses from burning coal at the same time.

My power cost is constant so night charging was less important. We work from home and charging while the sun shines is logical for us.

I spent about $2k on a charger and install and it pays for itself in year 1.
It's a sunk cost for your first EV only.

Oh and i bought a battery operated tyre inflator machine ($40) so i never have to go to the service station for air.

Excess solar runs mine (mostly) and servicing is $330 every 15000kms
Rego and insurance about the same.

I'm way ahead over ICE costs ($2600 on fuel alone and $600 servicing)

It's not bad but i can taste the chlorine after coming back from overseas, thus i still use a filter. You don't notice it until you've been away.

Compared to SA water though it's pure like mineral water

It’s clear Covid lowers immunity- question is “how long for”. It could be for years and r for life. Just another reason to keep wearing N95s in public.

I get the feeling hydrogen has missed the boat, China has sunk costs into BEV in a big way, it’s difficult to unwind at this point.

Looked at C-HR some years ago, but the rated economy was worse than the i30 we were already driving, like the shape but i'm glad we waited for a BEV instead.

Their direct operations in Aus ceased in 2021, Peugeot is still here but restructuring with Stellantis that is all over the shop, Citroen gone, competition was tough against traditional Jap/Kor ICE cars but Chinese electric cars that come so well appointed at a low price are blowing everyone away.

If you like his words, you should see him dance on stage!

It's like Riverdance but on mind bending drugs and without the charm.

Nice set!

Keep batting, i wore an N95 every day i was in the office and dealt with the comments with a straight reply such as "the first time was bad, i don't want it again" or "yes i'll wear it until a better vaccine comes alone or forever, whichever comes first".

“…the risk following vaccination is substantially lower than the risk following infection. These findings are of great importance for policy makers and caregivers… and support the public health strategy of COVID-19 vaccination in children”
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