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usedcarmania · 1 year

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Kia Sportage Reviewed By Experts

It’s easy to get lost in the crowded world of family SUVs but the Kia Sportage for sale looks equipped to stand out at the front of the pack.

The Sportage has dramatic styling in line with the firm’s flagship electric car – the What Car? Award-winning Kia EV6 – and there's plenty of substance behind those boomerang-shaped headlights.

Let's start with the engines. They're all petrols, and some come with hybrid assistance to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The entry-level choice is available with a manual or automatic gearbox, and if you go for the auto, you get mild-hybrid (MHEV) technology.

If you're looking to maximise traction, you can opt for four-wheel drive on top-spec models. There are plenty of trim levels to choose from, with even the entry-level version (called the Sportage 2) coming with all the essential kit you’d need.

Kia has also given the Sportage a competitive starting price. The cheapest model undercuts the Tucson as well as the Honda ZR-V, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral putting it in close competition with the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq – all of which are seriously compelling family SUVs.

In this review, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to help you decide whether the Kia Sportage deserves a place on your shortlist. We'll rate it for performance and handling, practicality, running costs and more.

Performance & drive

What it’s like to drive, and how quiet it is

Engine, 0-60mph and gearbox

Our favourite engine for the Kia Sportage is the entry-level one, the 148bhp 1.6-litre T-GDi. You can have a six-speed manual gearbox, but if you want MHEV technology, you need to opt for the seven-speed automatic gearbox, which is slightly hesitant but introduces the option of four-wheel drive (AWD). With the manual gearbox, we managed a 0-60mph time of 8.5 seconds, comfortably beating the 9.9sec official figure.

Further up the range is the HEV, with the 1.6-litre petrol engine tied to an electric motor for a combined 226bhp to the front wheels (four-wheel drive is available if you opt for top-spec GT-Line S). Aside from the hesitant auto gearbox, performance is pleasingly punchy – at our private test track, we recorded a 0-60mph time of just 7.2 seconds, which is quicker than the Ford Kuga hybrid and the Honda ZR-V.

The PHEV offers even more power – 261bhp – but its pace isn't that different to the HEV's in everyday driving. You’ll keep up with town and city traffic at an adequate rate in full electric mode, and even when you switch to Hybrid mode, the petrol motor only kicks in at the very last second if you pin the accelerator pedal to the floor. For maximum performance, you’ll need to twist the drive mode dial out of Eco and into Sport to combine the petrol engine and electric motor’s output. The PHEV has AWD as standard.

Suspension and ride comfort

The Sportage does a better job of rounding off potholes and ridges than the closely related Hyundai Tucson and exhibits fractionally better body control than the Skoda Karoq.

It's not quite as comfy as the Volvo XC40 though, and that's most noticeable on GT-Line models, which have big 19-inch alloy wheels fitted, and the heavier PHEV. The best-riding version is the cheapest model: entry-level 2 trim comes with smaller 17-inch wheels and big balloon-like tyres.

The Sportage is a great motorway companion, riding over undulations very well and feeling settled at speed, as is the well-controlled Honda ZR-V.

Handling

The Sportage has never been a contender for the best-driving family SUV but the current model’s cornering abilities are more than good enough. There's quite a bit of lean in the corners, but the grip is plentiful and the precise steering helps you place the car exactly where you want it.

We reckon the Sportage’s balance of composure and comfort will be a well-judged compromise for most. If you want something a little more rewarding to drive, we’d recommend taking a look at the Kuga or the Seat Ateca.

Depending on which spec you go for, the Sportage has up to four driving settings: Eco, Normal, Sport and Terrain. Eco is the most relaxed choice for everyday driving, with the lightest steering weight and a softer accelerator response to maximise fuel economy. The heavier steering weight in Sport mode helps you place the Sportage more accurately on the road.

Noise and vibration

The quietest Sportage in the line-up is the PHEV. Its ability to run on electricity alone makes it hushed on shorter commutes. The HEV isn’t as impressive, but can still whisper along over short distances in town and in stop-start traffic. The MHEV isn't as capable because it can’t run on electricity alone, but its stop-start system is smooth and it can cut its engine when you’re coasting. The manual gearbox has a bit of a notchy shift action, but the throw is light and accurate.

In the PHEV, while Sport mode combines the petrol engine and electric motor’s output for maximum performance, it wouldn’t be our default option for every journey because the sudden power delivery can be a little too blunt.

There’s a fraction more wind noise on a motorway than you get in the Tucson and XC40, but it’s still relatively hushed and there’s a lot less road noise than you get in the ZR-V. You’re not punished with a harsh-sounding engine note when you’re pressing on, either. The brakes on hybrid Sportages can be a little grabby due to the regenerative braking system, which feeds energy back to the battery as you slow down but makes the brake pedal slightly less progressive. That said, we’ve driven hybrids with more abrupt brakes.

Driving overview

Good ride comfort; composed handling; pretty hushed, even at speed

Interior

The interior layout, fit and finish

Driving position and dashboard

The Kia Sportage's interior looks smart and uncluttered, with controls that are grouped together and easy to find. You don't get full digital dials on entry-level 2 or GT-Line models, but the 4.2-inch cluster is perfectly adequate, clearly displaying info such as range, economy and driving assistance features.

Models in mid-spec 3 trim and above come with a larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a variety of layouts to choose from. The animated graphics are smooth and clear with a high level of contrast. The screen itself sits in line with the central infotainment display, resulting in a long, curved housing that stretches halfway across the dashboard.

It’s very easy to find a comfortable driving position in the Sportage, and there's enough adjustment to cater for most people. There’s also plenty of steering-wheel adjustment, and lumbar support for the driver is offered on all but the entry-level model, with electric adjustment as standard on 3 models and above. The firm bolstering is supportive for longer journeys, and GT-Line models have suede that helps grip you in place when cornering.

Visibility, parking sensors and cameras

You get decent levels of forward visibility from the Sportage driving seat. The large side mirrors help with rear vision, but the slightly narrow rear screen with thick rear pillars can make it harder to judge the car's rear corners in a tight spot.

Thankfully, all versions come with a rear-view camera plus front and rear parking sensors as standard. Top-spec GT-Line S models add a 360-degree camera, while hybrids also include a self-parking system. All models get automatic LED headlamps and auto wipers to help improve visibility in poor conditions.

Sat nav and infotainment

The entry-level 2 model Sportage has an 8.0-inch touchscreen with DAB radio, Android Auto, Apple Carplay and Bluetooth. All other trims get a larger, 12.3-inch screen with built-in sat-nav.

The graphics on the entry-level unit could be sharper but it's perfectly adequate, while the 12.3-inch screen is richer and responds to prods more snappily. That said, some of the text and icons are still on the small side, making them a little tricky to read at a glance or aim for when you're driving. The systems in the BMW X1 and the Mazda CX-5 have rotary dial controllers, which make them less distracting to use.

The entry-level Sportage has buttons below the infotainment screen, allowing you to easily change the stereo and climate settings. All other trims get a touch-sensitive panel with shortcuts for commonly used functions. It looks slick but the base car's buttons are easier to use. Higher-spec models have a wireless phone charging tray ahead of the gear selector, an upgraded Harman Kardon stereo and ambient lighting. There are two types of USB ports up front, and each front seat has a USB-C port for rear passengers to use.

Quality

The Sportage interior feels solidly put together, with nicely damped switches, a good range of materials used, plenty of squishy plastics and metallic-effect finishes at eye level.

Some of the plastics lower down are less pleasing, but they’re generally out of sight and have a higher chance of being scuffed anyway. It's a step above the equivalent Tucson but doesn't quite reach the premium heights of the X1 and the XC40. All models feature a leather-trimmed steering wheel, with a flat-bottomed one on sportier GT-Line versions.

Interior Overview

Well-laid-out controls; good driving position; parking sensors and a rear-view camera are standard.

Graphics on the infotainment screen could be sharper; some prestige-badge rivals feel classier.

Passenger & boot space

The Kia Sportage feels quite airy for front-seat occupants, with a wide interior providing plenty of elbow room. Leg and headroom are impressive too, and while the panoramic sunroof that comes as standard on GT-Line S trim lowers the ceiling height a little, there's still enough clearance for anyone over 6ft tall.

Storage is generous, with door pockets that are large enough to take a bottle of water, a decent lidded centre cubby box, plus trays for a phone and keys, and two cupholders behind the gear lever. There's a good-sized glovebox.

The Sportage has a generous amount of space in the back compared with most family SUV rivals, with enough leg, head and elbow room to make two tall adults comfortable. There’s also plenty of space to tuck your feet under the front seats, and the outer rear seats are heated on 3 and GT-Line S models.

The panoramic roof, if fitted, compromises headroom in the back, and anyone taller than 6ft will brush their head against the roof lining unless they lean towards the centre. Thankfully, it doesn’t come as standard on our preferred 3 trim.

All models get pockets on the backs of the front seats, as well as two coat hooks and a fold-down centre rear armrest that houses two cupholders. The rear doors can hold a drinks bottle, but they open wide enough to create a large, almost square access area that is useful for loading children into their child seats.

Seat folding and flexibility

The rear seats in the Sportage are split in a 40/20/40 arrangement (rather than the usual 60/40 arrangement) for added flexibility. All models have handy levers in the wall of the boot that you pull to make the seat backs dropdown.

The rear seats can recline to allow passengers to lean back, but you can't slide them back and forth, as you can in the Audi Q3, the Ford Kuga and the Renault Austral, or remove them, like in the Skoda Karoq with the VarioFlex option.

Boot space

Entry-level 1.6-litre petrol models with two-wheel drive and a manual gearbox get a headline boot space figure of 591 litres, which is more space than in the ZR-V, the Qashqai, the Austral and the Karoq, and just fractionally behind the equivalent Hyundai Tucson. With an automatic gearbox and MHEV tech fitted, that drops to 562 litres.

The HEV has 587 litres and the PHEV has 540. Those are still big numbers by class standards, and we managed to fit eight carry-on suitcases beneath the parcel shelf of a front-wheel-drive Sportage HEV, putting it well ahead of the ZR-V and Austral that could only swallow six bags and on a par with the Tucson.

All that means the Sportage should have no trouble handling your family's holiday luggage. The HEV’s flat floor lies flush with the boot opening, so it's easy to slide bulkier items in and out without a load lip to contend with. If you need to access the shallow storage area underneath, the floor can be flipped up and latched on to the base of the parcel shelf to keep it in place.

Practicality overview

Loads of passenger space; most versions have a big boot; rear seats split and fold flat in a versatile 40/20/40 arrangement.

Buying & owning

The starting price for the Kia Sportage undercuts the Honda ZR-V, the Hyundai Tucson, the Mazda CX-5, the Peugeot 3008 and the Renault Austral, but the Nissan Qashqai, the Seat Ateca and the Skoda Karoq have more affordable entry-level models. The MHEV and HEV versions cost more but remain competitive, priced just above the Tucson, but below an equivalent 3008. Better still, the Sportage is predicted to have stronger residuals than the Tucson. The PHEV places itself between the slightly cheaper Ford Kuga PHEV and the Tucson PHEV.

If you're looking for the lowest possible company car tax rate, the PHEV version will be the best. With its CO2 output of 25g/km and 43-mile electric-only range, it sits in the 8% benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax band, lower than the 12% rating of the Kuga and Tucson PHEVs. Even when driven in hybrid mode, you can expect to see around 50mpg (if you keep the battery charged).

The 1.6 T-GDi 230 HEV is pretty frugal, clocking up 48.7mpg in official testing, and 43.8mpg in our real-world test. That’s not as good as some diesels in the family SUV category but compares well with a lot of the petrols. The MHEV is a bit thirstier, but mid to high thirties MPG is easily achievable if the trip computer is to be believed.

Equipment, options and extras

The Sportage is not the cheapest family SUV of its size, but at least all models are well equipped, with the entry-level 2 model coming with 17-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, climate control and an electronic parking brake.

From there, the range moves up to the sportier GT-Line before working up to 3 and GT-Line S. Our favourite 3 trim is tempting because of its twin digital screens as well as heated front and rear seats (they’re electrically adjustable up front, too), keyless ignition and if you have the automatic gearbox, adaptive cruise control.

The GT-Line S combines sporty looks with all the kit but pushes the price up to the point where it’s far too high to recommend. What’s more, because it comes with a panoramic roof, it’s worth sitting in one just to check rear headroom is adequate before you buy.

Reliability

Kia as a brand came an impressive seventh out of 30 manufacturers in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey. That’s above Seat and Volvo but below Hyundai, which took fifth place.

The Sportage itself also performed well when compared to its family SUV rivals, sitting well within the top third of the league table and drawing with the Karoq and XC40. The Tucson Hybrid came top of the table.

Combined, those details mean that you shouldn’t have any worries throughout your ownership, but added peace of mind comes from Kia’s seven-year warranty. You won’t get that with the rivals – the closest is Hyundai’s five-year warranty.

Safety and security

When it was tested for safety by Euro NCAP, the Sportage was awarded the full five stars and scored well in all areas. The Tucson scored near identical scores in all safety categories but it’s hard to directly compare the two car’s scores because they were tested in different years and the tests become progressively more stringent.

Every Sportage comes with lots of safety equipment, including six airbags, automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and trailer stability assist.

If that’s not enough, going for top-spec GT-Line S trim adds blind-spot monitoring, which displays a live feed from cameras mounted on the door mirrors as you indicate, and parking collision avoidance to the standard equipment list.

Costs overview

Competitively priced; holds its value well; market-leading seven-year warranty

Review compiled by https://www.whatcar.com/

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Subsidy removal: Expert warns as Nigerians convert power generators from petrol to gas

Nigerians have become more innovative following the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu on May 29. Tinubu’s sudden decision to stop the oil subsidy regime brought about a sharp rise in the price of petrol. From an average of N200, petrol now sells at a price above N600 per little. The hike in fuel price has affected the cost of transportation, as well as both tangible and intangible goods. While the government is looking for ways to reduce the cost of transportation through the conversion of petrol buses to ones that could use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), the authorities pay no attention to electricity power generators. Nigeria, as a nation, is still suffering from power problems. The nation has the lowest access to electricity globally, with about 92 million persons out of the country’s 200 million population lacking access to power, according to the Energy Progress Report 2022, released by Tracking SDG 7. The report, produced in conjunction with the International Energy Agency, International Renewable Energy Agency, United Nations Statistics Division, the World Bank and the World Health Organisation, indicated that Nigeria was followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s 72 million, Ethiopia’s 56 million and Pakistan’s 54 million access deficits. DAILY POST reports that the nation’s power grid has continued to collapse at regular intervals, leaving the few powered communities in darkness for many days. To enjoy electricity in their homes, Nigerians resort to alternative power sources, the cheapest of which is the use of power generators of different sizes. The people run these generators with premium motor spirit, which has now become absolutely unaffordable for the poor masses. In an attempt to beat the amount of money spent on petrol, Nigerians have taken their destiny in their hands by converting their gasoline generators to gas. The first step in doing this is to change the petrol carburetor, a device for supplying a spark-ignition engine with a mixture of fuel and air. This will be replaced with a carburetor that uses gas. After this, there is the need for a gas cylinder and a long hose. The carburetor will be connected to the cylinder with the hose, from where it gets its new fuel. This means the tank of the generator has been rendered useless, but some said the carburetor could be used interchangeably for either gas or petrol. While the government recommends CNG for converted vehicles, people use Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), the same gas they use in cooking, for these power generators. Findings by our correspondent confirmed that the use of gas for generators started as far back as 2014, but with a very insignificant number of people who accepted the innovation. Today, the high cost of petrol is forcing many into adopting the initiative. Apart from saving money, it has been said that the use of gas in powering generators reduces the emission of carbon monoxide and makes the engine last longer. It saves the environment and minimises the risk in inhaling fumes. However, members of the public are still very sceptical about the safety of running their generators with gas. Many are scared that there could be explosions and have decided not to convert their gasoline generators. The silence of the government on the new development is not helping people in making informed decisions. Also, experts are not contributing to the discussion as the conversion is left in the hands of technicians and mechanics, who may not understand the pros and cons of the new idea. Speaking with DAILY POST, Barr. Kehinde Bamiwola said he had converted his generator from petrol to gas over a month ago. According to him, he now saves half of what he usually spent on petrol daily for his 6KVa generator. Bamiwola said he understands the concern for safety, noting, however, that the same gas used for cooking with flames in the kitchen could not become more dangerous when being used with generators outdoors. Sulaimon Babatunde, a resident of Abeokuta, described it as safe and economical when he said: “It’s very safe and affordable, that’s what I have been using since five days ago and my 12kg gas has never finished.” So far, the testimonies of those who are using LNG for their power generators have shown that they have been able to reduce what they usually spent in fueling their power generators, but the questions about safety remain unanswered by those who should know. Expert speaks A Mechanical Engineer in Ogun, Kolawole Ogunwemimo, said the use of gas for power generators is cheap, but it calls for caution. Ogunwemimo stated that: “Leakages in Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, are not easily noticed and are prone to explosion if not well handled and maintained.” He explained that, “A converted petrol engine to LPG will have less efficiency because it was not originally designed for such fuel compared to an engine that is designed for such, though it might be more cost-effective than PMS. “We must emphasise that they are prone to explosion if not well maintained and monitored. This is where the government should come in and enlighten the masses.” Amid this discussion, some have suggested that Nigerians should embrace solar as their alternative source of energy, while they also call on the government to overhaul the power sector and save Nigerians from the hazards in seeking alternative power supply. Read the full article

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For the occasion of Majima’s birthday, I present for your reading pleasure, the opening sequence of my 80k+, nearly-complete magnum opus: Livin in the Future

One morning Majima wakes up and before he even opens his eye, something is different. The taste of the air? The heat? The window is open - which is strange, because he had the air conditioning on last night - and the sounds of the street drift in much too clearly for a penthouse apartment. The early morning smog carries the strong flavour of petrol, making him wrinkle his nose against the way it grates on the slight pressure of a hangover headache. It’s an extra-pungent smell he isn’t used to; more like a clunky old car in the country than most of the sleek vehicles in Kamurocho. And, again, not something he should be smelling in this sort of ritzy apartment. He hopes it isn’t some kind of chemical leak. He’d hate to have to beat in the kneecaps of the utilities guys. He opens his eyes - his eyes - and the world around him is yellow: cracked ceiling, tiny apartment cast in sunlight coming through the ugly, fluttering curtain, beat-up transistor radio, empty bottles on the counter - and he recognizes the morning, like he recognizes the distinctive feeling of a punch to the gut from Saejima: intimately. It’s the morning of April 21st. Nineteen eighty-five. So Majima has had strange mornings before, but never like this. He slaps himself in the face really hard. And if the vividness of the smells and sights and his clarity of mind weren’t enough to prove that this isn’t some phantasm, some especially realistic dream or nightmare or trip or hallucination, the sting of the slap is. Enough to prove it. He jumps up from the section of the floor that is his bed, and adjusting to losing his depth perception was hard, but apparently adjusting to getting it back is going to be harder, because he misjudges something and winds up throwing himself across the room into the counter, knocking some shit off it with a resounding crash that sets drunken swearing coming up from the apartment below. “Shut the fuck up!” he shouts back on instinct, stomping on the floor. A muffled series of bangs comes in response before the downstairs neighbour concludes the ritual by going back to sleep. ‘Grumble-san,’ Saejima used to call him. They never bothered learning his real name. They did a lot of shit wrong, Majima realizes. A lot of things that he would change if he could. It’s the morning of April 21st, 1985, and Majima has two eyes and Saejima isn’t in jail yet. Just like that, suddenly Majima is shaking. There is so little time to fix things. A few hours. His breath stops, while his heart flutters like a trapped butterfly. The feeling is something between frenzied hope and outright panic. He’s not used to getting second chances. He wants to stagger upright and sprint to Saejima’s house in his underwear and shake him like a puppy and spit at him and bite him until he understands, until he agrees to just fucking run away from all this and go be hermits in the woods or something, anything, because they can avoid all the heartache, all the torture and years of suffering and loneliness, mend the void between them before it ever existed, they can make things right- Except Saejima would never do that. He’s so young and fiery and stubborn, he’s just a kid with so much growing up to do. He would rather die than run away. And things haven’t been great between them lately anyway (1985 lately, same as in the present), and Majima has been more unstable than usual so Saejima will just think he’s had another break with reality like the night with the kitchen knife, and Saejima will just stick him somewhere he can’t hurt himself (with Shimano? No, Sasai?) and do the fucking job alone. And they’ll be back where they started. He needs to be smart. Majima sits down hard on the ground before his legs can collapse under him, bracing his hands against the grimy linoleum. His stomach grumbles and he looks down and - was he really ever this skinny before the hole? But he had so few scars? You fucking baby, he wants to say to his past self, you’re so lucky and so cocky and so naïve. But then - not as lucky as he had remembered. He crawls to the tiny beer fridge and opens it to reveal - beer. How revolutionary. A few sad-looking, dirt cheap cans of the stuff sit on the moldy shelf. He can remember the flavour like it was yesterday. (It was yesterday, for his tongue. The strongest, cheapest beer available, and watermelon.) No food anywhere in the apartment, if he recalls correctly, so he cracks open a can and takes a gulp, almost spluttering at the taste. Get a grip, old man, he thinks. You’re that used to the ritzy shit that you can’t handle a little convenience store drain water? It’s disgusting, but it’s the best thing he’s tasted in years. Because there across from him, hanging like a spectre from the curtain rod, is the black suit, carefully cleaned and pressed and set out for the day’s events. Majima crawls over to the radio and turns it on with a spurt of static, and he has a plan.

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Occupations in the particular environmentally friendly as well as nonrenewable energy companies are increasing; on the other hand, there are actually differences forwards and backwards sectors. A number of nonrenewable methods, like petrol along with coal, would be the product or service associated with millions of a great deal of change coming from past, your intered continues to be connected with age-old plants and animals. The several difficulties are created as a result of shifting temperatures of the earth exterior, which is impacted by the volume of the sun areas will get. They each currently have gains and also difficulties, along with relate with exceptional technological innovation in which lead to our own latest strength system. Ever rising in addition to falling of the surf movements a buoy-like construction developing mechanised electricity and that is turned into electricity and transported for you to coast for a enveloped sign brand. In determining new products, that it was; discovered that, through oil as well as petrol, oil can be made One and utilized as an easy and heat gas. The extender utilized transmitters along with stereos where resonances have been updated towards exact consistency, permitting communication totally.

Hydrogen is regarded as the typical take into account a universe. A Anyone.Utes. Vitality Data Management (EIA) clarifies it is found in control other metals in addition to oil, manufacturing of fertilizers. Also, it is used as energy resource within rockets in addition to, just lately, throughout cars and trucks.

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Home items are generally going into generation and so are can handle driving huge devices for you to total residences with regards to the measurements. Biomass is really a renewable source of the identical explanation because foodstuff plant life are usually – we are able to merely recover when gathered crops, and also accumulate far more fertilizer from my cow on a daily basis. Although not but commonly used, tidal power provides prospects for long run electric power era. Over Eighty five percent with phosphate rock excavated on a yearly basis is needed to fabricate fertilizers, plus the leftover 15 percent tend to be reconstructed as animal supply health supplements and also in to different substances. Therefore the basic compositions with oil range greatly out of crude oil in order to crude oil. Having said that, smog is definitely building in a threat. Nonetheless, pollution is usually producing to a risk.

Equality of renewables: Virtually all sustainable means aren’t similar when Scitable naturally Training emphasises. Every single source is definitely refurbished on various period machines. Therefore a example of environmentally friendly assets can be separated in 3 types: environmentally friendly or perhaps immense, the natural way replenishable methods, as well as alternative products.

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This can be a in most cases utilized fossil fuel in the states. Biogas along with bioethanol can also be derived from biomass along with vegetation. Video – What makes Tidal Energy Works Supporters likewise focus on the fact that perils associated with keeping squander usually are small, and is usually additionally lowered by using the latest technology throughout newer reactors, and the functional security file in the Western World is great when compared to the other main types of electrical power crops. For example, within 2017, the interest on organic sources realized what all of our environments might regenerate about May Next [1] . It’s the hottest form of sustainable energy.

What Are generally Nonrenewable Options?

For example methods such as coal, fat, propane. An effective odorant, ethane thiol, is actually additional making sure that air leaks is usually detected effortlessly. (Find Personal references A person) This eradication connected with fossil fuel by floor and also sub-surface mines creates many destruction of human beings and the setting. Your world’s 1st private say village relies in Italy, on the https://writingbee.com/proofreading-editing-services/ Agucadora Wave Store, utilizing its several Seven hundred and fifty kw Pelamis systems. what can be origins connected with non-renewable sources of energy, together with the way electrical power evolved into held in most of these souces

It might be changed for the worse, polluted and reduce fertility as well as efficiency, generating earth efficiency vital. Luckily, we’re as well efficient at returning this method. A possibility available currently is through atomic fission, though different procedures might 1 day involve nuclear combination as well as radioactive decay. Naturally, very first kinds in which cross punch everyone’s brain is issues reared with regard to animal meat, take advantage of, as well as offspring. Sounds great, ideal? However it’s not very basic. In most places, which include south shore regarding Nova scotia, Sydney, and also southern with Photography equipment, a wind turbine produces impressive and also relatively steady dunes. To our advantage, lightweight alloy can be absolutely remade, which enables us to utilize this specific learning resource frequently plus more efficiently.

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Biomass produced A person.5% of energy within 2016 for the You actually.Vertisements. Over the Nineteen seventies and 1980’s, CNG has been popular inside New Zealand in the get of the essential oil downturn, but dropped in decrease just after petroleum costs receded. in the product growing over the marine floor. Nonetheless, if the founder puts a stop to doing playboy magazine, your current ongoing is nonrenewable. Exactly how? The simple answer is – by transforming that in biofuels. As outlined by some sort of ’07 account send out upon An hour, fischer electrical power offers France the actual most clean surroundings of your developed nation, as well as cheapest electrical power in all of The european countries.

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Croatia at the moment contains the most significant variety of CNG vehicles around European union which is the Fourth of july place on earth pertaining to number of CNG-powered automobiles inside stream. Oil generally speaking was used because early on history to help keep fire on fire, as well as emulation. Other solutions speak about 118 many years or maybe significantly less [10] . Non-renewable means that have gathered naturally spanning a very long duration of a serious amounts of can’t be easily refilled when weary electronic.gary., coal, oil, gas main and atomic gasoline including uranium and thorium.

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1 Examples of Nonrenewable Electricity Sources

Impoundment as well as dam hydropower: This particular makes use of public works to keep large packages water, which might be launched any time energy is necessary to do the job the actual wind generators to build energy for most months and many weeks. There are 2,4 hundred public works within the Ough.Ersus. producing hydroelectricity.

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The World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats (Bloomberg) Hong Kong is the world’s most expensive city to live in as an expat for the second year in a row, according to a new study. New York and Geneva took second and third place in the rankings. Higher prices and a stronger currency over the past year kept the Asian city at the top of the tree, according to ECA International, which carried out its research in March this year. London and Tokyo round out the top five. Soaring rental costs were part of the reason London and New York took their positions in the top five, with rent in those cities rising 20% and 12% respectively. Elsewhere in the Cost of Living report, Singapore stayed in 13th place despite significant rises in rent, petrol prices and utilities. Those were offset by the Singapore dollar weakening against other regional currencies during the latter part of the survey period, ECA said. Japanese cities all fell down the ranks as the yen weakened, while Chinese cities rose — with Shanghai and Guangzhou taking 8th and 9th positions respectively — on a stronger yuan. Here are some more of the survey’s findings: Petrol prices climbed on average 37% compared to a year earlier across all cities, while Beirut recorded a 1,128% increase. Turkey’s Ankara is the cheapest city in the world for expats, after falling five spots to 207th place. War in Ukraine saw cooking oil prices rise an average of 25% last year across cities in the ranking. A cup of coffee at $5.21, a liter of petrol at $3.04 and a kilo of tomatoes at $11.51 were just a few of the prices that took Hong Kong to the top of the list.

Thousands rally for gun reform after surge in mass shootings (AP) Thousands of protestors are expected to rally in Washington, D.C., Saturday and in separate demonstrations around the country as part of a renewed push for nationwide gun control. Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms. The House has passed bills that would raise the age limit to buy semi-automatic weapons and establish federal “red flag” laws. But such initiatives have traditionally stalled or been heavily watered down in the Senate. Democratic and Republican senators had hoped to reach agreement this week on a framework for addressing the issue and talked Friday, but they had not announced an accord by early evening.

Kavanaugh incident could lead to more security for judges (AP) A man armed with a machete once broke into Stephen Breyer’s vacation home in the Caribbean and took $1,000. Ruth Bader Ginsburg had her purse snatched on a Washington street. David Souter was assaulted by several men while jogging. Supreme Court justices have not been immune to violent crime. But this week’s late-night incident at Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s suburban Washington home, where authorities said a man armed with a gun and knife threatened to kill the justice, reflects a heightened level of potential danger not just for members of the nation’s highest court, but all judges. The situation had much in common with other recent incidents that ended with the shooting death of a former judge in Wisconsin last week and the killing in 2020 of the son of a federal judge at their home in New Jersey. Troubled men, harboring a warped desire for vengeance and equipped with guns, turned their threats into action.

Rural America Reels From Violent Crime (WSJ) Local prosecutor Rebecca McCoy used to think of her home in central Arkansas as a place where the worst crimes were usually stolen tractors and lawn mowers. In March 2020, she was called to the trailer of a 72-year-old man who had been bludgeoned to death with a baseball bat. It was White County’s first homicide in almost two years. By that December, there were 11 more. Violent crime isn’t just rising in the nation’s cities. Murder rates across the rural U.S. have soared during the pandemic, data show, bringing the kind of extreme violence long associated with major metropolises to America’s smallest communities. Homicide rates in rural America rose 25% in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was the largest rural increase since the agency began tracking such data in 1999. The CDC considers counties rural if they are located outside metropolitan areas defined by the federal government. The rise came close to the 30% spike in homicide rates in metropolitan areas in 2020.

Bolivian ex-president Jeanine Áñez jailed as leader of ‘coup’ (Guardian) A Bolivian court has found former president Jeanine Áñez guilty of orchestrating a coup that brought her to power during a 2019 political crisis. She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Áñez, 54, was convicted on Friday of making “decisions contrary to the constitution” and of “dereliction of duty”. The prosecution said Áñez, then a rightwing senator, violated norms that guarantee the constitutional and democratic order after Bolivia’s 2019 presidential elections. Bolivia has been split over whether a coup occurred when then-president Evo Morales resigned in 2019, with Áñez ascending to the presidency amid a leadership vacuum. Morales’ departure followed mass protests over a disputed election in which he claimed to win a controversial fourth consecutive term in office. Áñez maintains she is innocent. The contentious case has further exposed the fault lines in a deeply divided country.

Finland plans to build barriers on its border with Russia (Reuters) Finland’s government plans to amend border legislation to allow the building of barriers on its eastern frontier with Russia, it said on Thursday, in a move to strengthen preparedness against hybrid threats amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finland, which is currently applying for membership in the Western military alliance NATO, has a history of wars with Russia, although currently the forest-covered border zone between the two countries is marked merely with signs and plastic lines for most of its 1,300-km (810-mile) length. The Finnish government has rushed to strengthen border security as it fears Russia could attempt to put pressure on Finland by sending asylum seekers to its borders—as the European Union accused Belarus of doing at the end of last year when hundreds of migrants from the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa got stuck on the Polish border.

Russia seeks to militarize schoolchildren and censor textbooks amid war (Washington Post) As President Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on, Russia’s teachers are being turned into front-line soldiers in an information war designed to mold children into loyal militarized nationalists. The nation’s powerful security chiefs, leading propagandists and parliamentary hard-liners are pushing radical changes to the education system, as the Education Ministry takes a back seat. Schools have been ordered to carry out “patriotic” classes parroting the Kremlin line on the war, and teachers who refuse to give the classes have been fired. Textbooks are being purged of almost all references to Ukraine and its capital, Kyiv. And the powerful chief of the Russian Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, a close Putin ally, has demanded sweeping changes to education, as part of a whole-of-government effort to shape loyal citizens from cradle to grave. Since 2013, Putin has driven changes to the teaching of history as part of a campaign to build a national identity based on the Soviet Union’s role in defeating the Nazis in World War II.

A deceptive, uneasy calm for Kyiv (AP) In the outdoor gym on Venice Beach, the name given to an inviting stretch of sand on the majestic Dnieper River that courses through the capital of Ukraine, Serhiy Chornyi is working on his summer body, up-down-up-downing a chunky hunk of iron. The aim of his sweat and toil isn’t to impress the girls in their bright summer bikinis. The National Guardsman expects to be sent eastward to the battlefields soon and doesn’t want to take his paunch with him for the fight against Russia’s invasion force. So goes Kyiv’s bitter summer of 2022, where the sun shines but sadness and grim determination reign, where canoodling couples cannot be sure that their kisses won’t be their last as more soldiers head to the fronts; where flitting swallows are nesting as people made homeless weep in blown-apart ruins, and where the peace is deceptive, because it’s shorn of peace of mind.

Running low on ammo (NYT) With the eastern front settled into a relentless cycle of artillery exchanges, Ukraine is in short supply of ammunition needed to keep its guns firing. The stocks have become so depleted that Ukrainian soldiers are conserving their shells and sometimes can’t return fire. Most of the big guns that Ukrainian forces have require Soviet-era ammunition. Ukraine had stockpiles of these and has received some from Central European countries. But these are now running low. Ukraine’s deputy head of military intelligence, Vadym Skibitsky, told The Guardian today that his country was losing on the front lines because of the shortage of Soviet-era shells. Skibitsky said Ukraine was firing 5,000 to 6,000 artillery rounds a day and had “almost used up all of our ammunition.” In comparison, Russian forces are firing about 60,000 artillery shells and rockets each day, according to a senior adviser to the Ukrainian military command. Ammunition supplies will be critical in the battle for the east, Michael Kofman, the director of Russia studies at CNA, a research institute in Arlington, Va., said. “This war is far more about attrition by artillery than maneuver, which means one of the deciding factors is who has more ammunition,” he said.

For South Africa’s Leader, Being a Burglary Victim Spells Trouble (NYT) The burglars cut through a wire fence around the sprawling property, crept up to a stone farmhouse, climbed through a window and rifled through the furniture until they found their bounty: a fortune in U.S. dollars, in cash, said to be in the millions. The farm’s owner was Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, and he never reported the theft, two years ago, to the police or disclosed it publicly. But now a political rival has, and the exposure has tumbled Mr. Ramaphosa’s presidency into a full-blown crisis. He has been accused of a lurid cover-up that includes having a team kidnap and interrogate the burglars, then paying the thieves to keep quiet to shield himself from allegations of money laundering and tax fraud associated with having that much foreign currency hidden in his house. Mr. Ramaphosa has conceded that a burglary took place and that he did not go to the police, but he has insisted that he did not break any laws. The money stolen was far less than alleged, he said (how much, he would not say) and it was the proceeds of game sold from his farm.

The pay phone era (NYT) A crowd gathered in Times Square recently for the removal of what the city promoted as New York’s last public pay phone. “End of an Era,” declared the news release headline, even though the era when pay phones played any meaningful role in New Yorkers’ lives certainly ended long ago. One might be forgiven for feeling a bit nostalgic. “People miss a period of time when a call meant something,” Mark Thomas of The Payphone Project told The Times. “When you planned it and you thought about it, and you took a deep breath and you put your quarter in.” Pay phones were stationary monotaskers. Before cellphones, if you wanted to talk to someone, you did it at home, at work or in a booth. Your telecommunications were contained to these discrete spaces, separate from the rest of your life. Pay phones may be nearly obsolete, but there’s nothing stopping us from reinstituting some of their boundaries in a post-pay-phone world.

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Fuel prices have haunted almost every driver in recent days due to their steep growth related to the situation in the world. At present, petrol and diesel are at their all-time high, and many economists predict that they will continue to grow, perhaps up to CZK 50 per liter. However, many of us need to travel on a daily basis, so despite the high price of fuel, there is simply nothing left but to…

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Tesla wooed by Indian states after Musk flags government problems

Politicians from at least four Indian states took to Twitter to invite Tesla Inc. to set up shop in their provinces, just days after billionaire founder Elon Musk said the U.S. electric-vehicle pioneer was still facing a lot of challenges with the national government.

The pitches, tweeted over the weekend, touted everything from infrastructure, sustainability and a streamlined approval process. They were made from different parts of India -- Telangana in the south, Maharashtra in the west, Punjab in the north, and West Bengal in the east.

Musk and the Indian government have been in talks for years, but disagreements over a local factory and import duties have led to an impasse, meaning Tesla still doesn’t sell cars in India, three years after showing definite intent. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration wants Tesla to set up a factory to sell locally and export, Musk has insisted on slashing import duties of as much as 100% so that Tesla can first establish a market.

All the states that invited Tesla to start operations are ruled by parties opposed to Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, which runs the federal government.

Setting up car factories in India could be difficult even for local companies without any government support, as red tape, land acquisition and labor rights remain a constant challenge. In 2008, Tata Motors Ltd., run by India’s biggest conglomerate, was forced to abandon a near-complete facility in West Bengal after violent protests by farmers against land acquisition, thwarting its attempt to build the Nano, the world’s cheapest car, in the state.

“Drop here, we in West Bengal have best infra & our leader @MamataOfficial has got the vision. Bengal means Business,” Ghulam Rabbani, West Bengal’s minister for minority affairs and Madrassah education tweeted to Musk on Saturday. As an opposition leader, the state’s chief minister Mamata Banerjee had spearheaded a campaign demanding Tata Motors return the land acquired by the provincial government to farmers unwilling to give it up.

India, the world’s fourth-largest automobile market and home to more than 1.3 billion people, is an attractive proposition for EV makers, but its roads are still dominated by cheap petrol and diesel cars made by the local units of Suzuki Motor Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co. The country has vowed to turn net carbon zero by 2070, but electric vehicles still remain out of reach for most buyers in the nation, where people on average earn less than $2,000 a year.

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The ultimate travel guide to 3 days in Dubai

Often overlooked as a halfway point between Europe and the Southern Hemisphere, I’m a firm believer that Dubai as a tourist destination is totally underrated. I’ve visited this Middle Eastern hot spot twice now, spending 10 days in Dubai in total, but I reckon 3 days in Dubai is the perfect length of time to experience the glitz and glam of the city, have some epic adventures and make the most of an easy stopover.

The United Arab Emirates is definitely not the cheapest destination in the world, and you’ll need to have a bit of spare cash to enjoy yourself, but if you can afford it then Dubai is totally worth the splurge.

From crazy theme parks and world-famous landmarks to funky restaurants, adrenaline-rush activities, and fancy shopping malls, plus where to stay and what to pack, here’s all you need to know to plan an unforgettable 3 day in Dubai itinerary.

How to get around Dubai

Unlike a lot of major cities around the world, Dubai is very spread out, so getting from A to B can take a long time depending on where you’re going.

The public transport system is vast and includes buses, trams, the metro, and the Palm monorail. Tickets start from 3AED (£0.66/$1.32NZD) per journey, or you can get an unlimited day pass for 14AED (£3.08/$6.16NZD).

To use public transport you’ll need a Nol card, you can get a tourist paper Nol card for only 2AED and use that for up to 10 journeys or 5 daily passes, more than enough for 3 days in Dubai. Download the Wojhati app to plan your route.

If you’re in a rush, taxis and rideshare apps like Uber and the local version, Careem, are very affordable in Dubai because of low petrol prices. Taxis actually end up being cheaper than the apps normally as the apps have a service charge, but the apps give you a ballpark figure of what you can expect to pay.

Note that traffic jams can be horrendous in Dubai at peak travel times so take this into account before you jump into a cab.

The Dubai Visitor Visa Application Process for Indians is a very simple process. Any Indian who is traveling to Dubai will need an Electronic Travel Authorization or ETA that grants Indian citizens travel rights for a short interval of time. Every Indian is eligible for a Dubai visa. With a simple condition that he/she must have a passport. This passport must have a minimum of 6 months validity left. If the purpose of your visit to Dubai is just for fun and travel, then as a tourist you are eligible for having a single entry short-term Dubai visitors visa. This visa will be valid for 30 days. However, before applying for a Dubai Visitor visa you will need to ensure that your purpose of travel is just tourism. For business, work, and study the requirements of Dubai visitor visas differ according to the different categories.

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"Great design isn't enough. We need homes that will get us to net-zero"

To reduce carbon emissions, architects and designers need to change the way they design homes, writes Geraldine de Boisse, vice president of innovation at renewable-energy supplier Bulb.

The way we live and work has changed. While we might not know exactly what normal looks like anymore, we know we need to act now to tackle the climate crisis. And that includes everyone in every industry.

Great design isn't enough. We need homes and offices that will get us to net-zero. Construction work accounts for 36 per cent of global energy use and 39 per cent of CO2 emissions. It's therefore crucial to future-proof buildings and make them green. That includes changing the way we design, power and heat our homes and offices.

Until now, most of the gains we've made in tackling the climate crisis haven't affected people's daily lives. Thanks to the massive increase in renewable energy, which now powers around 30 per cent of UK homes compared to just one per cent in 2015, many countries have been able to reduce emissions without disrupting the way we live.

The gains we've made in tackling the climate crisis haven't affected people's daily lives

The next stage will require more personal change, and governments have an important role to play in setting the policy and financial incentives. To reach the Paris Agreement goals by 2050, existing homes will need deep retrofits including better insulation, upgraded windows, heat pumps, solar panels and electric vehicle chargers. New homes will feature these as standard.

This means that homes will look different in future, requiring different design approaches. Designers will need to think creatively about how to integrate these new products.

In the UK, from 2025, no new gas boilers will be installed in new UK homes; instead, we'll move towards using electricity for heating. Heat pumps, popular in several Nordic countries as well as the US, will become commonplace. It's important to factor this in when drawing up new plans for properties.

We'll see more people generating their own electricity using solar panels, and storing it in electric car batteries, or home batteries. More people will sell electricity back to power grids when demand is highest. At Bulb, we're trialling home battery technology for our members with solar panels. Designs will need to incorporate ways for people to generate, manage and store their own power.

Globally, heat accounts for nearly half of all energy consumption

Insulation will have to get better. Without good insulation, heat escapes from roofs, floors and walls, increasing the amount of energy needed to heat buildings. Globally, heat accounts for nearly half of all energy consumption and almost 40 per cent of carbon emissions from energy. While insulation can be incorporated into new buildings, retrofitting older homes is costly and disruptive, so governments need to provide better financial incentives, like scrapping VAT on green products. For new builds, designs should optimise energy efficiency and maximise insulation.

Switching to renewable energy is the fastest and cheapest way to lower your CO2 impact at home or in the office. It could lower your carbon emissions by 3.2 tonnes of carbon a year at home and reduce your business' emissions by around 40 per cent.

Next, ask your energy supplier if you're eligible to have a smart meter installed at home or in the office. Smart meters help lower bills and reduce carbon emissions. Smart meters show where you use the most energy, so you can take steps to reduce it.

The simple act of turning down the thermostat act could lower your bills and your carbon emissions

When restyling an interior, it's important to configure spaces that'll mean you're able to cut down on carbon and do your bit for the planet. Having your desk near a window away from the sun in the summer will mean you don't have to use fans or air conditioning; positioning sofas and chairs away from radiators in the winter will allow the heat from your radiator to warm the room as a whole, rather than just the back of furniture.

And installing insulation will keep your home or office warm in the winter and cool in the summer, as well as reducing your energy bills and cutting your carbon emissions. You can also look at replacing windows and doors, or switching to a heat pump.

Whether at home or the office, the simple act of turning down the thermostat act could lower your bills and your carbon emissions. Turning an office thermostat down by just two degrees would save £140 on a £1,000 bill, and by turning your thermostat at home down by one degree, you could save around £90 per year. Or get a smart thermostat, which will adapt to how you like to heat your home and show you the most efficient temperature.

When choosing lighting, there's a trick to ensure you're not wasting energy and being inefficient with your lighting choice: LED bulbs are up to 65 per cent more efficient than standard lighting. You can also avoid lighting empty rooms by using occupancy sensors. Install daylight sensors to dim lights automatically in bright or outdoor spaces, and if you're thinking about renovations, consider splitting lights onto smaller circuits with more switches. This gives you more flexibility to split your space into different zones, and have fewer lights on.

To achieve net-zero, all industry bodies need to come together and play their part

If you've already switched from a diesel or petrol car to an electric one then well done - you're already doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint. You can go one step further by charging your car at the cheapest, greenest time of the day. At Bulb, we're trialling EV technology that allows you to order a stylish home charger, connect your car to our app, and automatically charge when demand is lowest on the grid.

To achieve net-zero, all industry bodies need to come together and play their part. In the design world, there's an opportunity to balance great design with energy efficiency to future-proof buildings. The future of homes and buildings will be different, but for the better. We're at a crucial time now where designers need to get on board. In today's world, it's not just about having a beautiful interior; sustainability should be taking priority.

Geraldine de Boisse is vice president of innovation at UK renewable energy supplier Bulb. She has a MSc from ESCP Europe and an MBA from INSEAD.

Carbon revolution

This article is part of Dezeen's carbon revolution series, which explores how this miracle material could be removed from the atmosphere and put to use on earth. Read all the content at: www.dezeen.com/carbon.

The sky photograph used in the carbon revolution graphic is by Taylor van Riper via Unsplash.

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20 May 2021: In plenty of time: slower supply chains. Walmart losing ground.

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In plenty of time: the need for slower supply chains

There are shortages of lots of things at the moment: shipping and freight, computer chips (with a knock-on effect on cars and other products now that chips are in everything), oil and petrol (thanks to hackers), rare earth metals (used in chips and batteries). And so on. And the flow of goods is slower (covid and brexit).

For over 50 years the world has been optimised for the speedy, predictable and efficient delivery of cheaper products. But the world is becoming less predictable. So maybe *optimising* is the wrong approach for the future - because just in time may end up looking like just about to break. Maybe supply chains need to run slower and fatter: more slack, more give in the systems, more resilience. More spare parts in the inventory, more stock on the shelves and on the balance sheet: demand for warehouse space surges in the UK.

Walmart losing ground

Walmart says its grocery business is "rapidly" losing ground to competitors. A leaked memo outlines that it’s getting ever harder to stay on top. It’s not a surprise that discounters have grown faster, and that Amazon is catching up in general retail. But Instacart approaching parity with Walmart in online grocery is notable.

Again, the background is an unpredictable world - the pace of change is higher, driven by technology, capital, the virus and looming in the background climate. 2PM reckons that Walmart needs to invest in winning and retaining customers for Walmart+ (an unlimited free delivery membership programme a bit like Prime). And empower stores and staff “to be able to fulfill these orders, giving customers more options and better service. A lack of investment in its store employees, many of whom don’t receive benefits and rely on erratic scheduling, would sink Walmart’s subscription strategy”.

Two thoughts:

Could supporting unionisation offer a valuable difference, one that Amazon couldn’t stomach?

Should Walmart buy Fedex to build out its logistics infrastructure, before someone online like Shopify does?

Elsewhere: New 'Russian Lidl' supermarket to open in Yorkshire. Mere (the European brand for Svetofor) says it will be the cheapest supermarket in the country.

Rapid grocery delivery

US rapid grocery delivery co Gopuff is buying the UK’s Fancy. Others in the UK: Getir, Gorillas, Dija, Weezy, Zapp. Eventually one or two of these may get enough scale to consolidate.

Southern Co-op extends Snappy Shopper home deliveries to new areas - Co-operative News. The retailer has filled nearly 10,000 orders through the partnership. (Related: Sainsbury's ex-boss invested in Snappy Shopper recently.)

Amazon expands in-garage delivery service - this piece is also a decent summary of the state of in-home/in-garage grocery delivery by others like Walmart.

Buy Now Pay Later says it increases order value 85%

“When retailers remove price as a barrier, everybody wins. That’s why businesses that offer Affirm’s pay-over-time solutions see an 85% increase in average order value and a 20% lift in repeat purchasing on average.”

That’s from an advert by Affirm, a “buy now pay later” financing company. The general model for financing used to be lending - charge the consumer an interest rate. The new general model of retail financing reverses that. Now a BNPL company like Klarna, AfterPay or Affirm will make a 0% loan to the consumer, and charge a fee to the retailer because, unlike Some Bank’s credit card, BNPL is a payment channel that can increase sales value and volume.

The other key innovation seems to be having enough data that you can pre-approve customers in the shopping basket checkout itself, accepted with a click. The shopper can try the goods at home before the first payment is taken. Not all is rosy with BNPL of course - you can see that it could amplify problem debt.

Related: Klarna uses murals and QR codes to “set the record straight” on some misconceptions about how it works (why not just state them clearly?)

Community

An article about a house renting mistake that’s also an accidental advert for multi-generational living:

“Thankfully, despite being the only teenager in the 10-apartment complex, Kohout is reportedly thriving in her unique surroundings. “I have become friends with a lot of my neighbors,” said the youngster, who enjoys carousing with them, listening to their stories and eating their delicious “home-cooked” meals.”

Various things

Top 3 UK supermarkets for accessibility: 1. Co-op, 2. Waitrose, 3. Tesco. That first one does look good.

The software company in Argentina where colleagues decide your salary - see also Ricardo Semler’s experiments in radical openness at Semco.

Amazon One’s palm-scanning payments are coming to Whole Foods.

Pret a Manger heads to Tesco in battle for new customers.

Food giants respond to worries over packaging - they’re looking at compostable plastics.

Ikea starts buy-back scheme offering vouchers for old furniture.

“We've booked two summer holidays for the same time” - if the trend of booking multiple holidays and cancelling one continues, you’d guess the tourism industry will review its reservation/cancellation policies.

Inside the job interview process for a ransomware gang.

Co-op Digital news

Inclusive, accessible services: the importance of content design - not just inclusive and accessible, also useful and effective.

What happened at our inclusion and accessibility talks.

Big salute to Co-op Funeralcare, who helped make sure a challenging month for the newsletter team ended on a positive note. (Previously.)

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07/09/2020 News Alerts about Cars Industry

First picture of Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E side by side

The first picture of a Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E side by side has emerged and this gives us a quick size comparison in the process.

Automakers have been aggressively electrifying the crossover/small SUV segment.

In the US, the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E are expected to be two leading premium electric vehicles in the segment.

Source: https://electrek.co/2020/07/07/tesla-model-y-ford-mustang-mach-e-picture-side-by-side/

Watch A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Hit 195 MPH

We live in the golden age of power, where cars such as the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 offer supercar levels of performance at more than half the cost of an Italian exotic. It is a good time to be alive indeed. The Redeye is one of our favorite American performance cars and starting at only $72,295 (MSRP) it delivers a knockout punch, but laying down such immense power takes skill and patience.

Source: https://carbuzz.com/news/watch-a-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-redeye-hit-195-mph

The 7 Weirdest Cars Ever Made by Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and Jeep

Talking about great cars (and discussing what makes them great) is always fun, but we at Gear Patrol also enjoy looking back at the vehicles that were downright weird. Not the worst cars –though that can be fun, too — but rather, the strangest, most eccentric vehicles that carmakers actually went to the trouble and expensive of developing and selling. Many of said cars remain absolute head scratchers, even with decades of hindsight.

Source: https://gearpatrol.com/2020/07/07/weirdest-chrysler-cars-jeeps/

Mitsubishi Motors South Africa restarts sales

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Source: https://www.just-auto.com/news/mitsubishi-motors-south-africa-restarts-at-full-throttle_id196502.aspx

Mercedes-Benz Reports Q2 Sales of 59,461 Vehicles

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported Q2 sales of 59,461 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q2 sales of 10,760, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 70,221 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 17.2% over the comparable period last year.

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200708005560/en/Mercedes-Benz-Reports-Q2-Sales-59461-Vehicles

Mahindra Offering Benefits Of Up To Rs 3.05 Lakh On SUVs In July 2020

Mahindra is yet to cross its usual five-digit sales figure in the unlock phase. Since March, the Indian carmaker has just managed to sell a quarter of its usual monthly shipment of around 15,000 units, while its arch-rival Tata crossed five-digit sales figure at around 11,500 in June.

Source: https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/mahindra-offering-benefits-of-up-to-rs-305-lakh-on-suvs-in-july-2020-25780.htm

Jaguar Needs To Be Ambitious, Embrace Luxury, And Move Upmarket To Thrive

Jaguar’s fabled history means it has the potential to become an upmarket luxury brand, placing it just below the likes of Bentley and Rolls Royce with lower sales but much bigger profits.

with lower sales but much bigger profits.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwinton/2020/07/08/jaguar-needs-to-be-ambitious-embrace-luxury-and-move-upmarket-to-thrive/#3a4c50fa393b

Lotus Plans To Obliterate The Bugatti Chiron’s 12.4-Second 0-322 KPH Time

The Lotus Evija, the 2,000-horsepower electric flagship that will pioneer the next-generation of sports cars from the automaker, is not targeting low-speed acceleration. Lotus wants its car to beat the supercars where they thrive — closing in on 322 km/h as fast as possible.

Source: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/07/lotus-plans-to-obliterate-the-bugatti-chirons-12-4-second-0-322-kph-time/

Maserati showcases Nettuno: an F1-based engine for road cars

The new engine will make its debut under the hood of the MC20 sportscar, which will be presented during the ‘MMXX: The time to be audacious’ event on September 9-10 in Modena

Source: https://www.evoindia.com/top-news/maserati-showcases-nettuno-an-f1-based-engine-for-road-cars

Porsche is transforming its Leipzig factory to produce only electric vehicles Porsche has fast-tracked extension of its Leipzig facility to get ready to produce electric vehicles. The external work on the new body shop for the third-generation Macan, the first fully electric version, is now complete. The next step is to set up the plant inside the building.

Source: https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/porsche-is-transforming-its-leipzig-factory-to-produce-only-electric-vehicles-41594185598190.html

Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos unveiled: A unique secret message hidden in each Collection Car

Rolls-Royce has unveiled its new generation of Collection Car; one that brings an intriguing and entertaining challenge for the buyer. Who will crack the code? And what answers will the code bring? Only time will tell. Or will it?

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/rolls-royce-wraith-kryptos-unveiled-a-unique-secret-message-hidden-in-each-collection-car/2017361/

A custom car company makes $250,000 Land Rover Defenders with Corvette V8 engines — check out the Twisted NA-V8

The popularity of the Hummer H1, the Lamborghini the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, and the Land Rover Defender makes plain that there’s an appetite for land-dominating and truck-like SUVs.

Source: https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/a-custom-car-company-makes-250000-land-rover-defenders-with-corvette-v8-engines-x2014-check-out-the-twisted-na-v8/slidelist/76856393.cms

Lamborghini teases its ‘mystery car’ ahead of launch on July 8

Lamborghini is all set to drive in its new hyper car on July 8. Ahead of the launch, the luxury sports carmaker took to social media to tease the upcoming ‘mystery car’.

Source: https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/lamborghini-teases-its-mystery-car-ahead-of-launch-on-july-8-41594113807685.html

Audi unveils Q4 Sportback e-tron concept

NEW DELHI: Audi unveiled the Q4 e-tron coupe variant as a concept car. The Audi Q4 e-tron concept was first showcased by the German automaker at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in a bid to give visitors a taste of their first compact electric SUV. The new Q4 Sportback e-tron is the second model in this line-up.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/auto/cars/audi-unveils-q4-sportback-e-tron-concept/articleshow/76848849.cms

Connected cars next big thing in India: Kia Seltos, MG Hector top gainers

Kia Motors recently sold in excess of 50,000 connected cars including the Carnival and Seltos while MG claims to have retailed more than 20,000 internet-enabled cars in less than a year.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/connected-cars-next-big-thing-in-india-kia-seltos-mg-hector-top-gainers-embedded-sim-internet-price-specs/2017454/

New Honda WR-V: The cheapest car with sunroof in India

2020 Honda WR-V is the cheapest car in India to get sunroof feature. The SUV offers this provision on the VX MT trim which costs ₹9.7 lakh for the petrol variant while WR-V diesel VX MT costs ₹11 lakh

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/auto/car-news/article/new-honda-wr-v-the-cheapest-car-with-sunroof-in-india/618121

Strike warning for Nissan as row grows over pension scheme changes

The possibility of the first ever strike at Nissan’s Sunderland plant has been raised after a row over pensions escalated.

The automotive giant has proposed closing its defined benefit pension scheme, saying it is unsustainable.

Source: https://www.business-live.co.uk/manufacturing/strike-warning-nissan-row-grows-18563230

Ferrari Just Lost The Trademark Rights To Its Most Iconic Car.

Italian super car maker Ferrari has lost the trademark rights to the world’s most expensive car and arguably the most iconic car in its storied history, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltaylor/2020/07/08/ferrari-just-lost-the-trademark-rights-to-its-most-iconic-car/#53d5f5d37993

Tesla’s Musk approaches a $1.8 billion bonanza

(Reuters) – Tesla Inc’s blistering stock rally is putting Chief Executive Elon Musk in reach of a payday potentially worth $1.8 billion, his second jackpot from the electric car maker in about two months.

Source: https://in.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-stocks-musk/teslas-musk-approaches-a-1-8-billion-bonanza-idINKBN2492OY

Renault cars offers July 2020 | Benefits available on Renault Kwid, Duster, and Triber

Even though automakers in India are largely back to work after the temporary hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, sales are yet to return to normal. And when we say ‘normal’, we mean pre-COVID-19 levels. And to help them get there, companies have relied on various incentives for car buyers, especially discounts and benefits.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-drive/car-news/renault-cars-offers-july-2020-benefits-available-on-renault-kwid-duster-and-triber/66565

Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in blockchain technology firm Circulor

Volvo Cars has made an investment in blockchain technology firm Circulor through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the company’s venture capital investment arm.

Source: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/volvo-cars-tech-fund-invests-in-blockchain-technology-firm-circulor/

BMW India opens pre-owned car facility in Bengaluru

BMW Group India has opened a BMW Premium Selection (BPS) facility in Bengaluru and it will be under Navnit Motors.

Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/business/dh-wheels/bmw-india-opens-pre-owned-car-facility-in-bengaluru-858559.html

Refreshed Lexus LS revealed with new technology

Lexus has updated its LS flagship saloon, with a focus on improved ride, comfort and enhanced technology.

The refreshed fifth-generation saloon goes on sale in Japan later this year and is expected to be offered in the UK, although Lexus has yet to confirm markets outside of Japan.

Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/refreshed-lexus-ls-revealed-new-technology

Confirmed New Car Launches From Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai

India’s two largest passenger car manufacturers, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, have several new models in the pipeline that will roll out by the end of this year.

Source: https://www.indiacarnews.com/news/confirmed-new-car-launches-from-maruti-suzuki-and-hyundai-40691/

Fiat celebrates 63 years of iconic 500 car by launching a virtual museum

The first generation Fiat 500 hatchback was introduced to the world back in 1957. To celebrate the iconic car’s 63 years of existence, the company has inaugurated a virtual museum dedicated to the past, present and future of the 500.

Source: https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/news/fiat-celebrates-63-years-of-iconic-500-car-by-launching-a-virtual-museum-41594109679896.html

Maruti Suzuki moved 6.70 lakh cars by rail in last 6 years; green mode helps save fuel, cost

The country’s largest passenger vehicles maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Wednesday said it has transported over 6.70 lakh cars through the Indian Railways in the past six years, witnessing a CAGR of over 18 per cent.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/maruti-suzuki-moved-670-lakh-cars-by-rail-in-last-6-years-green-mode-helps-save-fuel-cost/article32019243.ece

Volkswagen showcases the new Tiguan

The third-gen Tiguan has been thoroughly reworked, with new exteriors as well as interiors and electronic suite, and the addition of crucial driver-assistance tech

Source: https://www.evoindia.com/news/car-news-1/volkswagen-showcases-the-new-tiguan

New Skoda Octavia VRS offered as plug-in hybrid for the first time

Skoda has confirmed a trio of power trains will be available for new Octavia VRS buyers to choose from when the car goes on sale in the Autumn – including a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

Source: https://www.am-online.com/news/new-car-news/car-model-news/2020/07/07/new-skoda-octavia-vrs-offered-with-three-powertrains

There is no change in our product launch schedule or capex plan: Kia Motors

There is no change in Kia Motor‘s product launch schedule or the capital expenditure plan, said the company, at at time when many auto majors have deferred investments and launches due to corona virus pandemic.

Source: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/there-is-no-change-in-our-product-launch-schedule-or-capex-plan-kia-motors-120070800131_1.html

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What's it Like to Travel in Oman?

I wanted Oman to be exotic. To not desire anywhere else we’d been before (a challenge after eight years on the road). Maybe almost slap-you-in-the-face India different, but pleasantly bewildering Japan different.

When we received Muscat airport it did feel unfamiliar initially. The locals wear ankle-length gowns—white dishdasha with turbans for men and black abaya for ladies. the toilet featured squat toilets and was a busy mess of girls chattering in Arabic.

Then we walked into the arrival hall and were greeted with a Costa coffee and WH Smiths, two British chains that we rarely see outside the united kingdom.

Oman may be a modern, wealthy country. it's going to have only gained its wealth with oil money within the 1970s and been closed to tourists until the 1980s, but in Muscat, you'll now find Pizza Hut and Starbucks and supermarkets stocked all our favorite British chocolates, alongside the shiny mosques, bustling souqs, and straightforward Indian cafes.

I was a touch disappointed by this initially. Muscat felt very easy and not the exotic destination I’d hoped for. Simon, on the opposite hand, took comfort within the familiar and happily gorged on bags of Minstrels and Toffee Crisp Bites, treats we hadn’t had for a year.

Despite its modernization, Oman isn’t all chain restaurants and shopping malls, and that we found that the further faraway from the towns we traveled, when Starbucks was replaced by basic coffee shops and goats grazed by the side of the road, the more we enjoyed it.

I find Oman harder to explain than other places we’ve visited, perhaps because we struggled to urge under its skin on a brief trip, perhaps because it's fewer obvious attractions than more popular destinations. I even have no snappy answer to the question of what Oman was like, but here are our impressions after a 10-day road trip around the north of the country.

Where is Oman? The Sultanate of Oman isn’t a well-known tourist destination so you would possibly be wondering where exactly it's. Oman is found on the Arabian Peninsula and shares borders with the United Arab Emirates to the northwest, Saudi Arabia to the west, and Yemen to the southwest.

It’s Easy and Safe We found Oman a simple country to travel in, but you are doing need a car as conveyance is restricted. many of us speak English; the roads are generally quiet, tarmacked, and in good condition; and crime rates are very low. We felt safe and never worried about theft or scams or experienced any hassle. Oman is one of the foremost stable countries to travel within the Middle East.

Muscat isn't Dubai

Despite the large highways and shopping malls, Muscat may be a low key capital with none of the glitz or skyscrapers of neighboring Dubai. the town is extremely opened up between the jagged mountains and therefore the sea. the flamboyant houses, upmarket restaurants, and long stretch of beach of the diplomatic area Qurum feel very different from a budget Indian restaurants, busy shopping streets, and medieval forts along the corniche of Mutrah. There aren’t many major attractions but the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque does live up to its name and is one among the simplest places to go to in Oman.

People Oman may be a Muslim country so you’ll see many mosques hear the decision to prayer five times each day (expect to be woken at dawn), and won’t find alcohol in most restaurants and shops. 46% of the 4.5 million population are expatriates, primarily from the Indian Subcontinent.

We found the people friendly but fairly reserved, especially the ladies who didn’t usually acknowledge us, while men in villages and on hikes would say hello. I'm wondering if this can are different if I were traveling alone.

Oman is an absolute monarchy. Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said has been ruling the country since 1970—the third-longest current reigning monarch within the world. He rose to power after overthrowing his father and proceeded to finish Oman’s isolation and make huge changes to modernize and develop the country by building schools, hospitals, ports, and a road and telecommunications network.

Landscape and Towns Oman is 82% desert and that we experienced it in many forms from the rolling dunes of Wahiba Sands to the rocky barren mountains around Nizwa and therefore the sandy beaches of Sur. Goats, camels, and donkeys are often seen wandering by the side of the road in additional rural areas.

Most of the towns are fairly modern and not particularly attractive. There are many aged mud hut villages you'll visit, but most are abandoned and are in ruins. Misfat Al Abriyeen is one of the few that are still inhabited.

I loved the matter-of-fact shop signs in Oman proclaiming their purpose like “sell foodstuffs”.

If you're a lover of forts, you’ll love Oman as every town has one among these sandcastle-like buildings, many many years old.

One of our favorite things about Oman was the oases that hack the bleakness of the desert with patches of vibrant green date palms.

Some of the oases are found in wadis—dry ravines which sometimes contain glorious swimming holes of emerald water like at the stunning Wadi Bani Khalid.

Food Oman doesn’t have a robust food culture and traditional Omani food mostly consists of meat and rice. Despite this, it’s easy to be vegetarian as most restaurants serve either Indian food, where there's always dahl and vegetable curries or Arabic/Turkish food with hummus, salads, flatbread and other mezze on offer.

We were proud of the straightforward meals we ate, but it isn’t a foodie destination, and there aren’t many stand-out restaurants. the foremost commonplace to eat maybe a basic cafe serving fast-food dishes with aspirational menus—they usually didn’t have everything on the menu but we're happy to suggest vegetarian options for us.

Surprisingly Oman does have fantastic supermarkets. We loved Lulu Hypermarket and once we had an apartment in Nizwa we self-catered from the prepared food section with dahl, curries, salads, hummus, bread then far more. it had been better and cheaper than most restaurants.

One culinary enjoyment of Oman is dating, which is grown there. they're cheap and delicious and served with traditional Omani coffee in tiny cups.

It’s Quite Expensive Oman has made the conscious decision to focus on the upper-end travel market instead of backpackers. We found accommodation particularly expensive, especially considering everywhere we stayed in was functional instead of special. the foremost interesting place we stayed was the straightforward but atmospheric Desert Retreat Camp in the Wahiba Sands.

Some gorgeous new hotels are opening up as tourism increases, just like the Alila Jabal Akhdar, but you've got to pay many pounds an evening for any style.

We spent £134 ($173/€145) each day for 2 people with 51% of our budget on accommodation. We found food inexpensive outside hotels and it cost us but £14 each day (not including the meals that were included in two of our hotels), petrol is a smaller amount than 40p a liter, and our favorite activities—hikes and wadis—were free.

The cheapest thanks to traveling Oman would be to wild camp free of charge because it is legal in most of the country.

It’s Not Busy But Tourism is Growing It’s easy to urge off the beaten track in Oman. We visited in peak season and traveled the foremost common tourist route, but there have been still only a couple of foreign tourists at the main sights—usually, older Europeans (British, French, German, Italians) traveling as a few with a guide/driver or in small tour groups. There was just one other guest at our desert camp and that we had two of the foremost popular hikes within the country to ourselves by starting at 8 am. If you stray just a touch from the favored attractions you’ll be the sole foreigner around.

Tourism in Oman is growing, though, so now's the time to go to.

What to Wear in Oman Locals dress modestly and visitors must do too—there’s no got to cover your hair (except women when visiting mosques), but both men and ladies should cover their shoulders and knees, and in additional conservative areas I preferred to hide my arms and legs too. I usually wore linen trousers or jeans and a loose sleeve shirt.

The weather in Oman in December was perfect—about 25ºC and sunny during the day, with cooler nights. you're doing need warm clothes if you are rising the mountains—the nights on Jebel Shams were on the brink of freezing.

Do We Recommend Visiting Oman? Yes, we recommend visiting Oman. If it’s your first visit to the center East, I might probably recommend Jordan instead because it has more major sights and better food. But if you're looking to urge off the beaten track during a safe country Oman may be a great choice. If you're a lover of desert, forts, wild camping, and adventurous 4WD trails, Oman would be perfect.

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