Recent content by jamesltoa4

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    VW’s Budde-E EV Concept Revives the Microbus

    Nice concept - revive the campervan - but that was a utilitarian vehicle - good for New-York, London, Paris, Mexico, Australian outback - It was easy to fix without the cost of loads of imbedded 'goodies'. I suspect this new design will be expensive to purchase and need specialist maintenance...
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    Chevy's Bolt Aims to Be an Electric Car for Everyone

    While I understand the sloping back part of the bodywork is to reduce drag and increase the mileage - whet a lot of potential buyers are looking for in an electric vehicle to run about town is kids, pets and shopping carrying capacity - So that means a 5 door - almost, or actually 'estate' body...
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    E-Reader Showdown: Kindle DX vs. iPad

    I have been considering an e-reader for a while. Primary needs - something I can hold with my right hand, in a suitable position that I can do a couple of hours reading. (many have controls where my fingers need to go, having sloping/tapered edges, or are just too big to get my fingers around...