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Not today. Yesterday: 4 new tyres, though there still was 5mm left on the rear tyres. If Lexus had not written that the CT needs W speed rating I could have bought V rated tyres with 69db noise instead of the Y rated with 70db, and cheaper. Why a CT needs W rated tyres is not for me to understand when the car will never be able to drive 270km/h and why V rated that are to 240km/h should not be enough. First time ever I have had tyres approved to driving 300km/h. Continental UltraContact UC6 91XL Y The Continental UltraContact UC6 91XL Y is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 87% Wet Grip 82% Road Feedback 73% Handling 76% Wear 80% Comfort 83% Buy again 78% Wife said now car is quiet. My little one said now music sounds much better. I say that car handles a lot better and believe that inside noise is about half compared to the old tyres (OEM from Lexus Pirelli P7) Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 83% Wet Grip 73% Road Feedback 73% Handling 75% Wear 70% Comfort 73% Buy again 63% I have been told that in UK the CT come with these that are even worse than the Pirelli: Yokohama BluEarth E70 The Yokohama BluEarth E70 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 73% Wet Grip 63% Road Feedback 59% Handling 69% Wear 67% Comfort 45% Buy again 22% Now I just have to see if fuel consume will be much better with the Continental that are rated B in fuel consume where the Pirelli were rated C. Braking in rain is A rated. May not be much needed here. Rain is not something we get much.

While I was still working with Can-Bus alarms Cobra were making the best. 2005 is close to a hundred years ago when coming to such gadgets, so I searched and found that https://www.autowatch.co.uk/veh-sec/alarm-upgrade/12-autowatch-695-can-bus-universal-alarm-system seems the most recommended today. Cobra seems to still be making alarms and the quality of the ones we had then were good and the cars they were installed in never had false alarms then as I would have been told that. http://www.vehiclesecurity.co.nz/images/Logo/Lexus.png have alarms from Cobra for these models: IS200 2017- IS300 2017- LC500 2017- LX 570 2009- NX350 2021- NX450 2021-

Here it was Pirelli P7 and they were not really bad bad, but Seems that in UK you get worse tyres than here from Lexus: From: https://www.tyrereviews.com Buy again: Yokohama 22% Pirelli 63% Continental 78% Yokohama BluEarth E70 The Yokohama BluEarth E70 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 73% Wet Grip 63% Road Feedback 59% Handling 69% Wear 67% Comfort 45% Buy again 22% Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 The Pirelli CINTURATO P7 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 83% Wet Grip 73% Road Feedback 73% Handling 75% Wear 70% Comfort 73% Buy again 63% Continental UltraContact UC6 The Continental UltraContact UC6 is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars. Dry Grip 87% Wet Grip 82% Road Feedback 73% Handling 76% Wear 80% Comfort 83% Buy again 78%

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Again? First time tyres got replaced on the CT Lexus was convincing claiming that the OEM were the best. Wife was easy to convince. Ultra Contact 215/45/17 Y 91XL Have been using Continental on most cars. Have had many. Noise and fuel better than most other tyres and after half an hour highway very much less noise than the original from Lexus, now waiting to see if it will run longer on a tank fuel.

KM/Miles all the same. A distance. Your smartphone just needs to be told what you want to see and that is what you get. Litres or gallons just the same way. You have to pay for getting fuel and no matter if they have different numbers in L and G you still have to pay for the amount that can be in the tank. Roads are being fixed here regularly and big potholes are few and far between. It must be easier to look out for potholes if they are so common that you have to drive zig/zag course. Just got new tyres today and enjoyed the 3db difference in noise and hope that fuel efficiency B is much better than fuel efficiency C. With regard to being in or out of EU is something that the people that had a slim majority saying out will have to live with. That is among the blessings of so called democrazy.

Good your car is OK again Rick. Very few cars with such power that is using no more fuel that it is close to acceptable to pay. Must be something close to driving a MB 300SEL 6.3L except that car was not at all having acceptable fuel consume. If the disc used to function in the car and does play in other CD playing machines, the disc is OK. Radios are in a rather warm place in the car, and normal that a disc gets warm, but not so hot it feels hot. Do not know if amplifier of audio system is where radio is in the car or if there is a fan keeping amplifier heat in acceptable range; in a 2008 rather expensive car that could be expected. The laser in the CD-player is not emitting heat that can make the disc feel warm.

Thank you for wishing that everyone stays safe, and glad your family came through the accident. Wishing you all a complete recovery.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks and Buses Are Here for The Long Haul, Here’s Why By JAKE MARTIN https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/jakemartin2233/ The transportation industry is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and diesel-powered vehicles have long been the primary mode of transportation for long haul trucking. However, with the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell technology, the industry has seen a significant shift towards cleaner and greener alternatives. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks have emerged as a viable option for many long haul trucking fleets who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint. Biagi Bros Transportation Shares Experience with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks at the ACT Expo in California A portion of the Biagi Bros operation is delivering beverages, 24/7 to meet the significant demand for one of their biggest customers, Anheuser Busch Brewing company. Greg Stumbaugh, Corporate Equipment Director at Biagi Bros Inc, spoke about their use of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, emphasizing that they run these trucks non-stop, 24/7. Given the continuous usage, Stumbaugh shared that electric trucks were not a feasible option due to their range limitations and long charging times. In his words, “We run those trucks 24/7, it’s literally non-stop. So for us, electric is just not an option”. Stumbaugh concluded that using electric trucks would require more trucks for the same job, resulting in significantly higher costs. Biagi Bros is running the fuel cell trucks from Nikola, and these trucks make a 134-mile round trip, covering 110,000 miles per year, non-stop. The advantage of hydrogen fuel cells is that they can be refueled in a matter of minutes, just like traditional diesel trucks, rather than taking hours to recharge like electric trucks. This means that the fuel cell trucks can operate around the clock with no downtime, ensuring maximum productivity and profitability. It’s been said before just not as loud! Here Volvo also makes the point of Long Haul use and hydrogen. Many Fleet Owners are Considering These Points When Looking at EV vs FCEV: Firstly, these trucks are significantly lighter, allowing them to carry more payload without increasing the weight of the vehicle. Secondly, hydrogen trucks can operate in severe weather conditions, including freezing or hot temperatures. The charging time and infrastructure required to support a fleet of electric trucks can be a major hurdle during peak hours or periods with brown-out restrictions. Electric trucks can take hours to recharge, resulting in significant downtime and lost productivity. Hydrogen fuel cell trucks, on the other hand, can be refueled in minutes, ensuring maximum productivity and profitability. ➡️PLAY THIS HYDROGEN NEWS ARTICLE Fuel Cell Buses: The Future of Public Transit The transportation industry is constantly evolving, and with the need to reduce carbon emissions, alternative fuel vehicles are becoming increasingly important. Fuel cell technology, which uses hydrogen to generate electricity, is one such alternative. Fuel cell buses have emerged as a viable option for public transport fleets, and many cities around the world have adopted these vehicles. One such city is Foothill Transit in California, where they have been testing fuel cell buses for some time now. Roland M. Cordero, Director of Maintenance and Vehicle Technology at Foothill Transit, spoken at the ACT event this year, sharing his experience with fuel cell buses – They currently have 33 FCEB’s and 19 BEB’s. He stated that the cost of fuel cell buses has been a factor, but with funding from the government in California, it has become more feasible. One fuel cell bus costs an estimated $1.2 million dollars each, but with funding of $400,000, it becomes a lot more affordable. He summarized some of their 13-year experience with the challenges of BEBs in these bullet points: Limited Range Demanding Charging requirements Operational Impacts High cost of in-route chargers High cost of technology parts In California, the timeline follows this: 25% of buses purchased must be zero-emissions buses by the end of this year, 50% by the end of 2026, and by 2029, 100%. According to Cordero, the fuel cell buses have been reliable and are performing well. He is confident that they will work better than battery electric buses. Foothill Transit has been testing these vehicles and has seen a significant reduction in emissions. Fuel cell buses emit only water vapor, making them environmentally friendly and perfect for public transport. The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in Transportation Hydrogen fuel cell technology is rapidly gaining traction as a potential solution to the transportation industry’s carbon emission problem. However, it is still a relatively new and evolving technology with both advantages and disadvantages when compared to electric vehicles. While hydrogen fuel cell trucks are lighter, more efficient, and can operate in severe weather conditions, the cost of production and transportation of hydrogen fuel remains a significant hurdle. Refueling infrastructure is also limited, which can be a challenge for companies operating in remote areas, but mobile refueling is a growing sector that is helping relieve this challenge now. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, have become more popular for shorter distances due to their lower upfront cost and widespread charging infrastructure. However, the need for frequent charging and the lower range may be limiting for long-haul trucking and high-use applications. In Conclusion, listening to industry experts and companies that have experience using hydrogen fuel cell trucks, such as Biagi Bros and Foothill Transit, it is evident that hydrogen fuel cell technology is highly suitable for long-haul and high-use applications due to their lighter weight, less downtime and mobile refueling. While the cost of hydrogen fuel remains a challenge, ongoing investments and advancements in technology and infrastructure are expected to bring costs down and make it more affordable and accessible for more fleet owners.

If you have new wipers and not paid for them, then it is not really a bad deal.

Coming from Nissan Z series I do not think you will find much sport in a Lexus. Comfort yes. Lexus cars are well built and with lots of comfort. I loved the Datsun/Nissan 280ZX, made a big mistake letting that go for a Supra 3.0L Targa (worst so-called sports car I ever had), went back to Nissan 300ZX. Difference between a hybrid and a non-hybrid is something to get used to and for some adaption is easy. For us the CT is just the right size. We expect to keep the little hybrid till hydrogen is available and we can have a fool-cell car. Maybe not a Mirai, hopefully something smaller as parking spaces are not big here. When hydrogen will be available, I expect to get a range between 400 and 600 km on a tank and that the price for fuel will be cheaper than gasoline is now.

If global warming is on the way, you'll have 3 summers and ½ a winter.

I have 6.5 L / 100km. Tiny CT. Normal according to this: https://www.fuelly.com/car/lexus/ct200h/2017 Wonder how so many are far below that. I drive medium / slow, following traffic, do not want speeding fines. 4.5 can be possible if driving on highway 60 - 70 km/h, but I do not want to have other cars honking at me.

6½ L each 100 km. Weather here is summer all year. Problem is the mountains.

I have Quadboss liquid to seal holes (up to far bigger than a usual nail or screw), and have some in the car to show a tyre centre so they can see there that all that is needed to clean up after the sealant is lukewarm water. So far, no tyre centre refused to wash and fix a tyre with a little hole in it.

HUGE torque = fast from 0 to no longer having a drivers licence.

If car was stopped with audio turned on it will start playing the latest source, Bluetooth, Disc, Radio. Do not want this to happen. Turn off audio before stopping car.

Are Li-Ion batteries fireproof ? EnerVenue’s Metal-Hydrogen Batteries Achieve a Key Fire Safety Certification By PRESS RELEASE https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/guest-2-2-2-2-2/ FREMONT, Calif. – May 2, 2023 – EnerVenue, the first company to bring metal-hydrogen batteries capable of 30,000 cycles to the clean energy revolution, today announced the company has completed UL 9540A cell-, module-, and unit-level evaluation of thermal runaway fire propagation. Additionally, the company certified its Energy Storage Vessel™ to UL1973. Both achievements represent significant safety milestones for the rapidly growing company. UL 9540A testing includes progressively larger-scale fire tests to evaluate the risk of thermal runaway and fire propagation in battery energy storage systems. EnerVenue’s Energy Storage Vessels completed UL 9540A testing at the cell level with no flames observed during induced thermal runaway. “Our UL 9540A test results confirm our proven battery chemistry as the leading option for customers concerned with eliminating the possibility of fires or thermal hazards at their grid-scale installations,” said Majid Keshavarz, CTO, EnerVenue. “We’re proud to achieve this testing validation and to offer a safer battery energy storage system.” In contrast, lithium-ion batteries generate flames during the UL 9540A test at the cell level: a punctured li-ion battery cell will catch fire. Li-ion battery manufacturers must therefore add additional protection around cells to contain thermal runaway at the module level to meet testing criteria. The UL 9540A test method is officially titled: Test Method for Evaluating Thermal Runaway Fire Propagation in Battery Energy Storage Systems and is the recognized standard for evaluating a battery energy storage system’s thermal runaway fire propagation risk. This testing provides manufacturers with a means of demonstrating the regulatory compliance of their products. In most regions, battery technology providers’ products must complete UL 9540A testing for them to be eligible for installation.

The one we have is not one of the latest. No noise when just starting or driving slowly. Here it is in to wear the big ear warmers covering the ears, though it absolutely is warm enough without.

Whoever think that hydrogen will never happen must have a few screws loose or maybe have lost the few available. Billions are invested and companies having that much money to invest in future might not be completely stupid. After all they have made the money to invest. https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/nikola-tre-bev-wattev/8558570/?awt_a=1jpsU&awt_l=IFzTR&awt_m=gCC7TsT9zu5DlsU https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=IFzTR&m=gCC7TsT9zu5DlsU&b=CMezjnqcnu809LR751x37w https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=IFzTR&m=gCC7TsT9zu5DlsU&b=A2fJI60SLxmzELVaCoT3lA https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/zero-emission-plane-zeroavia/8558545/?awt_a=1jpsU&awt_l=IFzTR&awt_m=gCC7TsT9zu5DlsU https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=IFzTR&m=geHavMo99u5DlsU&b=DiqXIzk.IyoX6.VbvdoJ3A That may be enough for now.

Here: 2½€ an hour most expensive I have been in. In the big supermarkets usually 3 first hours are free and then if you have been there more and have bought something just go down and show your receipts and they annull the fee. In El Corte Ingles you pay with the credit card from the store and if you are regular customer it will cost 0. Parking on the streets is different, but seldom do that.

Test drive first. Booze later?

You are right. I was wrong. Or? Maybe not. Your way of calculating is first class, but you forgot one very important factor: Human greed. The owner of the parking house is calculating that he has 600 places costing a lot of money each, so he may not be happy suddenly to have only 400 costing only 2/3. 1980 prices are useless today. The question can be asked in another way: When will we accept less profit? Answer: Never.