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  1. Comment on Toyota’s bet on hybrids was mocked, then vindicated. Now it’s trying to repeat the trick with an unlikely bet on the combustion engine. in ~transport

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    That's a Tesla problem not an EV problem.

    That's a Tesla problem not an EV problem.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on EV bargains to be found as Hertz sells off some of its US electric cars in ~transport

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    It might, I'm in the same boat, would want a few years before I would buy one given they are so new to the EV game.

    It might, I'm in the same boat, would want a few years before I would buy one given they are so new to the EV game.

  3. Comment on EV bargains to be found as Hertz sells off some of its US electric cars in ~transport

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    Still waiting on EV AWD wagon. From a reputable brand.

    Still waiting on EV AWD wagon. From a reputable brand.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk

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    Autumn is starting to set in so went for a surf before the water cools off too much. Didn't get far as the swell was too big for my skills! It was low tide so we went swimming in some rock pools....

    Autumn is starting to set in so went for a surf before the water cools off too much. Didn't get far as the swell was too big for my skills! It was low tide so we went swimming in some rock pools. Magic start to the weekend.

    5 votes

  5. Comment on Pew Research data on how many countries people have travelled to in ~travel

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    Do you think it's paid leave thats the issue? Australians are more remote but travel more, however get 4 weeks leave plus public holidays instead of the two Americans get?

    Do you think it's paid leave thats the issue? Australians are more remote but travel more, however get 4 weeks leave plus public holidays instead of the two Americans get?

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Pace of electric car adoption has markedly slowed in the US in ~transport

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    I am still not really seeing practical EV's. I want to be able to buy an EV from reputable car maker that meets my basic needs. I am a Toyota fan and would be keen to see a basic Camry or Corolla...

    I am still not really seeing practical EV's. I want to be able to buy an EV from reputable car maker that meets my basic needs. I am a Toyota fan and would be keen to see a basic Camry or Corolla type car at a reasonable price with good range. I don't need a massive screen, 0-60 in two seconds, auto pilot etc. I need a car that will doo 500kms at highway speed that I can charge from my solar. Seems way to many cars are over optioned which blows out the price.

    75 votes

  7. Comment on Euthanizing my old friend. When is the right moment? in ~life.pets

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    I didn't read all the replies as I find this stuff very hard. One mistake I made was having my little cat put to sleep at the vet. It makes me very upset as I write this to think her last minutes...

    I didn't read all the replies as I find this stuff very hard. One mistake I made was having my little cat put to sleep at the vet. It makes me very upset as I write this to think her last minutes were scared at the vet instead of at home where she knew her surroundings. Here you can get a vet to come around to your house. Something I will do next time.

    18 votes

  8. Comment on Eight in ten women married to men still take husband’s last name, survey finds in ~life.women

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    Why didn't he take her name?

    Why didn't he take her name?

    5 votes

  9. Comment on How frequently do you shower? in ~life

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    I am shocked by these comments here. I thought most people would shower daily. There is one guy who mentions he doesn't wash his hands after the bathroom!?!?

    I am shocked by these comments here. I thought most people would shower daily. There is one guy who mentions he doesn't wash his hands after the bathroom!?!?

    2 votes

  10. Comment on Is understaffing a new norm? in ~life

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    I'm going to disagree with some of this. When you look at large profitable retailers like Coles and Bunnings, they are deliberately lowering the number of staff they have. People want to work for...

    I'm going to disagree with some of this. When you look at large profitable retailers like Coles and Bunnings, they are deliberately lowering the number of staff they have. People want to work for these companies but getting is very difficult.

    1 vote

  11. Comment on Seeking advice to make a trip to Italy better in ~travel

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    Not OP, but I agree with their position. You are going to be moving too much. Also worth noting people are giving advice here missing the fact that you will be going in Winter. My advice would be...

    Not OP, but I agree with their position. You are going to be moving too much. Also worth noting people are giving advice here missing the fact that you will be going in Winter. My advice would be to stay in the North (Venice will be lovely and quiet in Winter) and take some time to explore. Then do the Naples bit another time.

    1 vote