JennyMorgan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 John K, no arguments from me on that one. However I do accept that reductions on emissions will have an impact on boats types, primarily on sea-going boats that use the Broads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I can see that a hybrid boat (sails and electric) would bring serious advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I have really enjoyed this thread on the whole and the way that the discussion has developed. We are extremely lucky to have some well informed and very articulate members. We benefit from their input and the way that if we so desire we can learn more about the place we all love and some of the issues and politics involved. We must always be aware that many people have fought for the rights that we are privileged to have now and that if we do not watch carefully there is always someone trying to change or reduce them. This forum is a brilliant place to raise these views and also by working together we might have a way of influencing outcomes. To do so we need to build unity. We need to discuss openly always appreciating others points of view and more importantly their right to them. We must not let disagreements get in the way of unity. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExSurveyor Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: . I note that BA has just bought an electric car. I spotted it the other day in the big white temporary tent. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Equally Mr Tapatalk does seem to have hit the nail on the head with his last two posts on the topic? Does talk some sense!Steady on Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, grendel said: I can see that a hybrid boat (sails and electric) would bring serious advantages. It would, but it would be wholly impractical for the long distance, high speed, off-shore boats that reside on the Broads. In the meantime the infrastructure is not there, no charging points at Geldeston Locks for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 24 minutes ago, marshman said: Point of order PW - the BA no longer buy cars! They lease them!!! Point of order, Marsh, but according to Dr P they have bought this one. However they do lease the batteries. Renault Zoe We have purchased our first all-electric car, a Renault Zoe. It is a five-door hatchback and will do about 180 miles from a single charge. I took it to Barton and back for the visit with Norman Lamb and was very impressed with the ride and handling. We have leased the battery and it will be interesting to see how the vehicle performs over the next ten years. It is distinctive with its water lily picture on the bonnet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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