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#3279077 4-Sep-2024 22:08

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Don't know how the Atto3's headrests are fitted but in a previous car we pulled the HR right out and refitted in reverse for my partner who found them uncomfortable. The HR just had 2 shafts that slid down inside the seat, so reversable.

The seat back including the headrest is all one piece. Same in the Seal and Sealion, and I assume, the Dolphin. Cheaper I guess.

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#3279078 4-Sep-2024 22:16

HarmLessSolutions: Don't know how the Atto3's headrests are fitted but in a previous car we pulled the HR right out and refitted in reverse for my partner who found them uncomfortable. The HR just had 2 shafts that slid down inside the seat, so reversable.

I tried that in a different vehicle. It did not seem healthy.

Later I found the driver seat tilt and height adjustment and all that to make it tolerable. The art, science, dangers and pitfalls of seat adjustment could fill a topic.

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#3279172 5-Sep-2024 08:48

HarmLessSolutions:

Don't know how the Atto3's headrests are fitted ...snip

Like this:
BYD Atto 3 Driving, Engines & Performance | Top Gear

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#3279186 5-Sep-2024 09:45

The above picture perfectly illustrates my point: it assumes that the back of your head is further forward than the back of your shoulders. That may be the case for some people but definitely not for everyone. Maybe it's a country of origin thing

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#3279192 5-Sep-2024 10:06

shk292: The above picture perfectly illustrates my point: it assumes that the back of your head is further forward than the back of your shoulders. That may be the case for some people but definitely not for everyone. Maybe it's a country of origin thing

@handsomedan, thanks for that photo. Explains the situation well and to me it doesn't look comfortable with the head pushed forward to that extent. That may be the posture modification that extended use of phone or iPad results in but far from optimum for the rest of us.

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#3279287 5-Sep-2024 14:22

Had the same issue with my Model 3 headrests being way too far forward, so I pulled them out of the seat and carefully bent the metal posts a few degrees so now they are positioned in a more upright way.

Much better now, especially since they're very firm and going over bumps would cause the headrest to bang into the back of my head originally.

I'm thinking of getting the foam inner replaced with softer stuff, but that's not a high priority.

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#3289881 2-Oct-2024 09:07

I'm guessing Genesis will have to tread carefully about favouring its retail customers in dealings with Chargenet, but It certainly shows that aggregation and bundling in the EV charging space is likely to continue....

"Under the terms of the agreement, Genesis will acquire a 65% stake in ChargeNet for $64 million, which includes a significant investment into the business to fund its near-term growth. This investment gives Genesis a faster pathway to a new value pool identified within the company’s Gen35 strategy."

https://www.nzx.com/announcements/439284

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#3289887 2-Oct-2024 09:24

You really have to wonder where Ecotricity is now placed as previously they were the electricity provider to ChargeNet so a big account to lose?

Also the move by Genesis, who own and operate Huntly, will bring calls from the anti-EV crowds that EVs are now powered by coal. I don't see this as a great move though it does help the government's promise of 10,000 EV charging units by 2030, with the help of 51% state owned Genesis I guess.

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#3290596 3-Oct-2024 17:15

Electrified tiny KEI convertible car -- Honda Beat

Lighter car, better performance, easier to drive.

Since it's RHD, better here than in US.

I'd like one :)

We put two motors in Hondas smallest sports car and it rips!

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#3290598 3-Oct-2024 17:22

HarmLessSolutions:

You really have to wonder where Ecotricity is now placed as previously they were the electricity provider to ChargeNet so a big account to lose?

Also the move by Genesis, who own and operate Huntly, will bring calls from the anti-EV crowds that EVs are now powered by coal. I don't see this as a great move though it does help the government's promise of 10,000 EV charging units by 2030, with the help of 51% state owned Genesis I guess.

As far as I know Ecotricity is owned by Genesis.

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#3290599 3-Oct-2024 17:24

kingdragonfly: Electrified tiny KEI convertible car -- Honda Beat

Lighter car, better performance, easier to drive.

Since it's RHD, better here than in US.

I'd like one :)

We put two motors in Hondas smallest sports car and it rips!

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This guys is doing a Honda Beat EV conversion, although he hasn't post anything in a while.

https://www.youtube.com/@NewZeroland

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#3290601 3-Oct-2024 17:31

CYaBro:

HarmLessSolutions:

You really have to wonder where Ecotricity is now placed as previously they were the electricity provider to ChargeNet so a big account to lose?

Also the move by Genesis, who own and operate Huntly, will bring calls from the anti-EV crowds that EVs are now powered by coal. I don't see this as a great move though it does help the government's promise of 10,000 EV charging units by 2030, with the help of 51% state owned Genesis I guess.

As far as I know Ecotricity is owned by Genesis.

So I've heard over the past day. I would think then that the increase in knowledge of this relationship might serve to dilute Ecotricity's environmentally friendly identity. Shame as they generally have a good reputation in this regard.

Also the recent move by Octopus Energy to also gain Toitu carbon positive accreditation is a shot across Ecotricity's bow.

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#3292670 3-Oct-2024 22:48

First reviews of the new Renault 5 EV are in. I would have been a buyer had Renault NZ not decided to drop all passenger cars 🤦‍♂️

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/renault/5

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/renault/5

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#3292683 4-Oct-2024 07:30

CYaBro:

HarmLessSolutions:

You really have to wonder where Ecotricity is now placed as previously they were the electricity provider to ChargeNet so a big account to lose?

Also the move by Genesis, who own and operate Huntly, will bring calls from the anti-EV crowds that EVs are now powered by coal. I don't see this as a great move though it does help the government's promise of 10,000 EV charging units by 2030, with the help of 51% state owned Genesis I guess.

As far as I know Ecotricity is owned by Genesis.

70% holder since 2021

"The partnership includes Genesis Energy’s purchase of Pioneer Energy’s share in Ecotricity, with Al and Mark Yates retaining their ownership"

https://ecotricity.co.nz/news/ecotricity-and-genesis-join-forces-to-deliver-100-newrenewable-energy-future

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