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I admit that I have no idea about the audio quality in the UX as I have never been in one. The ML audio in the CT is above the quality in all the cars I have been in not costing more than 5 times the CT. Have been installing audio in cars in competitions and some of them were close to as well in tonal range but none above as long as volume was kept below dangerous level for our ears (100db in my opinion). Have installed audio equipment costing more or less as much as a car. Was now and then using Fujitsu Ten (favourite brand of Toyota) and though it is long ago it was one of my chosen as well. What may be the weak point in the ML in our cars is lack of a super-size capacitor (2F) for the sub, but as long as not trying to make discotheque sound levels in the tiny volume of our cars it is not critical.

Many of the parking houses here were made when Fiat 500 was the standard family car. No! Not the 500 of today.

Some places people starve and die because having no food. Other places they eat too much and get ill and need medication in order to continue eating tooo much without dying from it. Not that long ago a lot of grain was burned to make electricity in order to keep price up, while other places people were not having enough to eat. What do we do? Like always: Nothing!

You are right, Malcolm, Nobody care about anything more than to get the best out of their lives wherever they are. Those having problems because for various things have problems and the rest do not care about it. Disappearing lakes, dead crops and trucked-in water: Drought-stricken Spain is running dry https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/02/europe/spain-drought-catalonia-heat-wave-climate-intl/index.html

If it does not have to be OEM it can be made inexpensive: https://www.google.com/search?q=electric+seat+heater+elements&client=firefox-b-d&ei=KOJQZKG4AZLpsAeu_7zgDg&ved=0ahUKEwih7Pz2stb-AhWSNOwKHa4_D-wQ4dUDCA4&oq=electric+seat+heater+elements&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIICCEQFhAeEB0yCAghEBYQHhAdMggIIRAWEB4QHTIICCEQFhAeEB06CggAEEcQ1gQQsANKBAhBGABQwhRYwhRg5zJoAXABeACAAbIBiAGyAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAqABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp https://www.google.com/search?q=seat+heaters&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjVopCWtNb-AhWGVqQEHZ0rC4wQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1591&bih=913&dpr=1

Well, Maurice, You know it is all just a conspiracy, when we are trying to tell people not to believe in the tiny brained politicians telling us that there is enough material for batteries that can be dug out without destroying the planet so all transport can be made with battery power. Cars, busses, trucks, container ships, airplanes, heating for houses in colder areas etc, and for me living where it is very warm = air-conditioning. Spain is now in April going to have temperatures that earlier were only that high late July and August. Rain is falling so little that farmers are complaining (they always do that) and price of good quality olive oil is up so many are no longer able to use that. That is also a conspiracy. We are part in the conspiracy. When we do not believe that batteries last forever and a day; we are just not well informed. That is the fact. We are stupid to not believe in, what we are told by the immensely wise politicians ruling. We shall soon all drive in a Tesla. Thank you, Musketeer. Toyota is on the wrong way when continuing to work with hydrogen, as are all other companies doing that. Hyundai and all the other companies that still have not given up are also part in the conspiracy. This link proves it: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cars-10/8557113/ Cool down and listen to some good music:

Have a friend translate or just enjoy the picture.

Lexus made their reputation with the older models. The newer ones are being made in competition; and unfortunately, not in competition of quality. Porsche was once the sports car brand, but now they stupidly and greedy are corrupting their image with the clumsy SUV cars. EV cars are a dead end and will stop when material for batteries no longer is competitive. Then the cars can be used as donors for fuel cell power plants.

Here we go: Finally something about Toyota and cars: Toyota to Launch New Hydrogen Car Despite Accelerated Push for EV’s By TAMI HOOD https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/tami-2-2-2/ The automaker clearly sees that EVs are gaining considerable strength but sees potential in H2. Electric vehicles are certainly becoming increasingly popular in the zero-emission vehicle market, but Toyota is still progressing forward with hydrogen cars. Toyota has announced the launch of a new hydrogen fuel cell car this autumn, marking the company’s first new hydrogen car in almost 10 years. The Japanese automaker is doubling down on hydrogen cars with the introduction of a five-seater hydrogen-powered Toyota Crown sedan alongside the company’s flagship fuel cell electric vehicle, the Mirai. The hydrogen-powered Toyota Crown sedan will be available for purchase in Japan only from autumn 2023, with the company also developing various other versions such as hybrid-electric, plug-in electric estate and sports cars. Information and Image credit Toyota Newsroom Chief exec Koji Sato sees H2 as a critical component for achieving worldwide net zero targets. Electric vehicles have now achieved a substantial head start and are continuing to move ahead in the zero-emission passenger vehicle market. Moreover, the charging infrastructure is also continuing to expand, only providing further support to these models. That said, global policymakers are also viewing hydrogen cars as an important piece to the complete zero emissions puzzle. Not only will the use of H2 mean that not all passenger vehicles will rely on the electric grid for recharging, but they also have a greater range and can refuel more quickly than electric vehicles can recharge. “We want to ensure that hydrogen stays a viable option,” said Sato when speaking at a recent automotive conference. “We need a production and transport supply chain. Unless we see evolution there, we cannot expect a volume increase in the energy’s use.” Toyota has had hydrogen cars on the market since the Mirai rolled out in 2014. That said, Toyota is moving ahead with H2 and will be adding another H2 model to its lineup, The Crown sedan, but we will have to wait and see if it comes to the northern America. Here’s a preview for now… According to Sato, while it doesn’t intend to turn its back on electric vehicles, and intends to sell 3.5 million of them worldwide by the end of the decade, its ultimate goal is to sell both EVs and H2-powered hydrogen fuel cell cars. EVs are carving out a portion of the market Electric vehicles currently make up about 2 percent of the auto market worldwide. By 2050, battery electric/gas hybrids will comprise 34 percent of cars in developed countries and 25 percent in developing economies, according to US Energy Information Administration data. Many across the industry also predict that the cost of both green H2 production and hydrogen cars will continue to fall over time, making them a more affordable clean option for the roads.

Still, closer to Lexus owners’ hearts may be what is coming from Toyota, though Toyota is only second choice for poorer people, thinking owners of the luxury brand Lexus. Toyota’s fuel cell electric powertrain granted zero emission executive order from CARB By ANGIE BERGENSON https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/angie-2-2-2-2-2/ The executive order certifies Toyota’s powertrain kit as a zero-emission powertrain. Toyota recently announced that its new heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit has been granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The kit offers a viable alternative to conventional diesel powertrains. Toyota’s heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain kit includes fuel cell stacks, hydrogen fuel storage tanks, batteries, electric motors and transmission. The kit provides a practical alternative to traditional diesel powertrains currently used in commercial goods transportation for companies seeking to transition the vehicles they use in their fleets to zero-emission trucks. Toyota’s kit being granted a ZEP Executive Order from CARB means that there is now another tool that original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of heavy-duty Class 8 commercial trucks can use to help them comply with California’s ever-increasing strict emissions regulations. In other words, qualifying manufactures that use the fuel cell electric powertrain kit will be eligible for incentives. OEMs are eligible for multiple incentives when they use Toyota’s fuel cell electric powertrain kit. Complying with CARB regulations for zero-emission powertrains means that Toyota’s fuel cell electric powertrain meets specific emissions standards required for sale in California. OEMs using Toyota’s certified powertrain may also be eligible for additional available incentives. OUR LATEST VIDEOS ➡️PLAY THIS HYDROGEN NEWS ARTICLE Some of these incentives include certain federal incentives, as well as the Clean Truck Fund (CTF) and CARB’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). “Receiving the Zero-Emission Powertrain Executive Order from CARB is a key achievement for our teams who have dedicated an incredible amount of time and effort, and we are excited to offer this powertrain commercially in the near future,” said Scott Friedman, senior program manager advanced mobility, Toyota Motor North America, in a company new release. Toyota’s kit is ready for commercialization. Production of Toyota’s CARB ZEP-certified powertrain kit is expected to begin for customers later this year, with production taking place at the company’s manufacturing plant in North America. This newest generation of Toyota’s powertrain reportedly reveals key learning and improvements in energy efficiency, package size and more from extensive real-world testing and development from Toyota’s fuel cell development engineering team. Heavy- and medium-duty transport benefits form fuel cell electric powertrains compared to other options that are all-electric, due to the fact that the fuel cell powertrains tend to be lighter, allowing for more payload. Moreover, they typically offer more uptime because of fuelling times that are similar to conventional diesel powertrains. “Toyota aims to reduce or eliminate emissions for all mobility solutions, and our fuel cell electric powertrains have proven that hydrogen can play a significant role in the emissions reduction of emissions from heavy-duty transportation,” Friedman said. Sorry, that was not about cars. Only about trains. Well, according to some of our conspirator infected readers here, public transport is what politicians in their immense wisdom want us poor people to use.

Let us admit, that in this forum for car lovers, airplane engines are not what is of greatest interest for Lexus users, so let us go to something that is a bit closer: Hydrogen Vehicle Systems reveals UK’s first hydrogen-electric HGV with 370-mile range By ERIN KILGORE https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/erin-2-2-2/ The UK-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has developed a unique powertrain and cab design for a new 40-tonne hydrogen-electric heavy goods vehicle (HGV), which was recently unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show. The H2 vehicle has a range of up to 370 miles and can be refueled in just 15-20 minutes. With heavy goods vehicles being the second-largest contributors to transport emissions in the UK, the zero-emission HVS HGV aims to provide an efficient and clean solution for the logistics sector. The vehicles will be fueled with green hydrogen, with many refueling stations located at existing commercial vehicle forecourts. The new UK-based hydrogen vehicle emerging OEM is an innovator in the heavy-duty commercial vehicle sector. Joining other unveilings of hydrogen vehicles in 2023 is the Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) 40-ton, zero-emission, hydrogen-electric heavy goods vehicles (HGV). The company’s HGV technology demonstrator that was recently unveiled at the Commercial Vehicle Show, features a unique powertrain and cab design, and is the first indigenous UK Hydrogen heavy goods vehicle designed and built from the ground up. The hydrogen HVG can be refuelled in 20 minutes. HVS’ H2 truck has a 370-mile range and can be refuelled in about 15 – 20 minutes. According to a news release from Hydrogen Vehicle Systems that announced the vehicles unveiling, the HGV technology demonstrator is a reinvention of commercial vehicle design. The goal of the design is to optimize range, weight distribution, payload, aerodynamics, direct vision and ergonomically practical cab design. Many H2 refueling stations will be located at existing commercial vehicle forecourts to accommodate the vehicles. Dispensers that are similar in appearance to traditional gas and diesel dispensers – only with a different nozzle – will be used for refueling. The vehicles will be fuelled by close-coupled green hydrogen. OUR LATEST VIDEOS ➡️PLAY THIS HYDROGEN NEWS ARTICLE “We are delighted to reveal our 40-tonne HGV at the Commercial Vehicle Show,” said Jawad Khursheed, CEO at Hydrogen Vehicle Systems. “Hydrogen is the perfect fuel for the haulage industry, offering long ranges and quick refuelling thanks to stations being easily integrated into existing key transport networks.” The Hydrogen Vehicle Systems HGV uses KERS. The powertrain Hydrogen Vehicle Systems has added to its hydrogen-electric HGV uses a fuel cell system and energy storage system transmits power to the wheels by deploying electricity to an electric motor. The vehicle uses the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) to recapture energy while the truck is slowing down and when braking. The integrated powertrain is controlled with “SEMAS”, the company’s advanced control system, which monitors interaction between drivers and control systems. SEMAS was designed to deliver class-leading durability and fuel efficiency. “This technology demonstrator showcases our ground-breaking hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle design and advanced powertrain technology,” Khursheed said. “We will supply our customers with the most advanced HGV in the sector delivering a step change in driving experience and efficiency.” HGVs are heavy contributors to UK transport emissions In the UK, heavy goods vehicles are the second largest contributors to the nation’s transport emissions. Although they only contribute 5% of vehicle mileage, they make up a disproportionate amount (18%) of road transport emissions. As the number of these vehicles continues to increase on the roads, the amount of emissions they contribute to the transport sector is likely to grow. The only emission from the HVS’ H2 vehicle is water vapour, making it a zero-emission truck. Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ CEO believes that their zero-emission hydrogen good vehicles “are a key part of decarbonising the logistics sector.”

So, Bentley, BMW, Rolls Royce, VW are a completely mishmash? Car brands changing owners. Money rules. That does not mean that the aircraft engines are not among the great polluters. Cars for private use not so much though they are seriously blamed by incompetent politicians. Still makers of the airplane engine could be interested in reducing the pollution from their engines using H2. So far, as far as I know, pure H2 is not running successfully in the turbines, without being mixed with various other kinds of fuel. Liquid hydrogen fuel aircraft refueling infrastructure next on ZeroAvia’s list By JOHN MAX https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/author/john-2-2-2-2/ The H2 powertrain company is collaborating with Absolut Hydrogen to jump this next hurdle. ZeroAvia has partnered with Absolut Hydrogen to work on an issue creating a barrier to broad adoption of using liquid hydrogen fuel in the aviation industry, which is the lack of a refueling infrastructure. The companies are determined to develop the infrastructure required by the aerospace industry’s transition. The partnership is aimed directly at the development of a liquid hydrogen fuel refueling infrastructure for aircraft. “The partners will work together to build and demonstrate liquefaction and liquid hydrogen storage in an airport context,” said the companies in a joint statement. They added their intentions to investigate an H2 “concept of operations, safety procedures and standards for larger-scale deployment to deliver liquid hydrogen to aircraft.” Among the challenges their project will work on overcoming is that of keeping H2 at below -253ºC (-423ºF) so that it will remain liquified. This is one of the factors that has been standing in the way of earlier or faster adoption for the aerospace and other industries. The companies plan to come up with a feasible liquid hydrogen fuel refueling infrastructure method. Groupe Absolut subsidiary Absolut Hydrogen sells storage tanks for liquid H2, as well as refueling systems and thermal management tech. The parent company also has “customised cryogenic equipment” development experience. “It has been critical to establish partnerships to begin building the ecosystem that can deliver liquid hydrogen fuel for larger aircraft at larger airport locations,” explained Arnab Chatterjee, vice president of infrastructure at ZeroAvia. Why liquid hydrogen fuel instead of gas? The companies are focused on liquid hydrogen fuel as opposed to H2 in its gas form, which has been the focus of many other potential applications such as in home heating or for land-based vehicles. Liquification improves “the volumetric energy density of the fuel, enabling support for larger aircraft flying more passengers on longer typical routes,” said ZeroAvia, which has air tested more than one model of aircraft powered by H2. “I am convinced this partnership will lead to new standards on liquid hydrogen infrastructure for aircrafts,” added Jerome Lacapere, CEO at Absolut Hydrogen.

There are many ways to wash cars. This is one of the ways how we do it: Also, some drive through with personnel washing the wheels so they almost get clean.

If you look at the CT forum and the other forums, you will see that many of the things talked about in the CT forum are minor problems (except for those having them) compared to the other forums. One good thing about the CT is that is a model that has been around since many years and the revisions have ironed out the little starting problems. If you look at other newer models, you will find that starting problems are common and getting an updated CT is mostly more reliable than first shot at a completely new model. This is not just so for Lexus, but latest models of all cars having all the newest features, sometimes come around with new problems.

Lexus hardware has a reputation. Lexus software does not.

Sounds like you are me 25 years ago. Maybe only 20. The MR2 and the Smart Roadster also made me smile more than permitted - or was it while driving faster than permitted?

Quote from Donald Duck: All "ISM's" are bad. Do not roll the dice! Use uour head!

Thank you. I did not know it was dangerous to eat goat cheese, almonds and honey. Not that I am going to stop eating these as always thought natural food was the best.

Rolls-Royce has announced its new plans for the production of green hydrogen at its Friedrichschafen headquarters. In Germany.

The best is the best. Old olive oil? Sorrry!

They are working on it. So far they need to mix the hydrogen with some other stuff to run in the turbines, but will probably find a way to get around that.

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Will Lexus link also pay the fines you get for speeding?

When I get more information about Rolls Royce airplane turbines and the ways the company think it possible to fuel them with H2 I will continue. They will surely not be left behind by other companies that are testing now.