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  1. Comment on Volvo Cars has abandoned its plan to become a fully electric car manufacturer by 2030 due to weakening consumer demand for pure electric vehicles in ~transport

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    Many of these replies and comments are US-centric. Where I am in small town New Zealand, there are 2 charging stations in town and 1 by the port. There are none usually at the various gas stations...

    Many of these replies and comments are US-centric. Where I am in small town New Zealand, there are 2 charging stations in town and 1 by the port. There are none usually at the various gas stations if traveling and only specific charging locations along the state highway which are usually spread thin and at the slower charging speeds.

    I would be interested to get an electric car next, but until our grid improves, it's just not a viable option. Especially as NZ does not offer any subsidies for switching to electric vehicles. In light of this, I have been considering an electric hybrid, like the Hyundai Tucson, but my work requires me to carry on average 4-500kg of gear daily. Thus, a turbo diesel Hilux is the answer.

    NZ has a typically older car fleet, I believe it is around 10 to 15 years older than other countries and we rely on imports from Japan quite a bit. I have enjoyed reading the improvements and capabilities of countries that are ahead of the game and wish we had access to similar options.

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  2. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Alpinisms - School of Seven Bells

    Alpinisms - School of Seven Bells

  3. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    https://ibb.co/album/0DW0HW My Toni goes out twice a week with our dog trainer friend. She has recently developed a bit of a crush on a yellow lab and it's very cute watching her play around. :)

    https://ibb.co/album/0DW0HW

    My Toni goes out twice a week with our dog trainer friend. She has recently developed a bit of a crush on a yellow lab and it's very cute watching her play around. :)

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  4. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets

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    Thank you very much! I credit my subject entirely :)

    Thank you very much! I credit my subject entirely :)

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  5. Comment on Weekly thread for casual chat and photos of pets in ~life.pets