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why doesn't Egypt open its borders to Gaza? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] fluke@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ryan McBeth has done a fairly succinct video on it.

It's very high level and skips a lot of nuance, but you get the idea.

First Day in the UK, tested the most casual thing I could think about. Your English Breakfast is awesome! in c/ukcasual@lemmy.world

[–] fluke@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

New to veganism, I see.

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Rare but nobody cares: 1991 Peugeot 106 Electric. A factory EV option in the late 90s (i.postimg.cc)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by fluke@lemmy.world to c/cars@lemmy.world

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When saw this today I thought the owner was just having a joke with the green EV numberplate tag that immediately caught my eye.

But then I saw the 'Electric' decal on the side I thought it might still be a joke related to that. After all it was quite common for (especially French) cars in the 90s to have quirky trim levels; Wave/Surf/Excite/Elation/etc https://autoshite.com/topic/54842-ridiculous-trim-designations/). Even Fiat had a Fiat 500 'Diesel', which only came in Petrol.

But then on closer look, I couldn't see an exhaust and there was a awkwardly placed flap on the front wing, so I thought it was a passion project type EV conversion. The 106 chassis is really fun little go kart after all. And if someone had the money and the will, why not.

I figured that there might be some information about it online if that was the case. Certainly someone with that dedication would have to have a deep passion, and they might have documented or made a forum post about it.

Nah, it's actually a factory option. PSA apparently decided to offer a battery EV all the way back in 1996. https://www.car.info/en-se/peugeot/106/106-3-door-eletric-11153757/specs

I mean, with 15hp you'll be struggling to even worry the skin on your rice pudding.

Absolutely love seeing things like this.

The most gorgeous Buick Riviera in c/cars@lemmy.world

[–] fluke@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Assuming the suspension wasn't also changed. Given that it's been dropped, I assume that it has.

That said, 22inch rims and coilovers are going to be a horrific ride regardless.

All that money and work to make it look good on a picture. Zero consideration as to the enjoyment 9f driving it. With very few exceptions, car were made to be driven, so drive them.

I hate when the road lane ends and I gotta share it in c/fuck_cars@lemmy.ml

[–] fluke@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I strongly believe that anyone who scoff at the idea that cyclists should be held to the same rules and standards as cars or who moan about cycle infrastructure should be forced to experience close passes themselves. See how quickly their tone changes.