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    So let's hope the bus doesn't go down. After all, although the data ring is robust, it isn't mouseproof. And if there is a comms fault (data air gap), that's probably the sort of time you might need to put an emergency brake to use. Not a high probability, but maybe a significant outcome.
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    Axiom:- No matter how hot she looks, somewhere there is somebody who can't stand the sight of her anymore.
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    This is a requisite for gaining the public acceptance of autonomous vehicles. After dumbing down, the average casual driver will welcome the sense of trust in the new "properly trained" computer driving their autonomous car, as it will easily exceed his dumbed down human driving skills.
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    Electric park brake application is binary. There is no possibility of gradual application of this brake. Further, I am not sure, but I suspect that software might prohibit application of electric park brakes if the vehicle is in motion? Therefore there is no 'emergency brake' function that a conventional hand brake can provide.
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    At risk of drifting off topic (don't we always?), I set off in a energy related quest to dig into the csg rabbit hole. However, I was unable to discover the present number of gas wells in Australia. Can anybody enlighten me?
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    Or no read at all. A voiceless ponder
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    I've heard Mr Duttin speak. He usually leaves me struggling to find words....
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    He's not one to waste words.... Oops, OneT beat me to it!
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    Speaking as a member of Tas Fire Service, I'd say all firies are acutely aware of the risks. Especially since cars almost always have their petrol bomb contained within a plastic tank. The best we can do is attempt to prevent the fire spreading elsewhere when the tank suddenly drops the lot onto the pavement. Whoosh!
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    Not unlike the LPG warning sticker that all LP gas powered vehicles have on their number plate. Seems sensible to warn people about hazardous stuff that might be particular to some vehicles. Nowadays there are all kinds of hazards on vehicles - such as explosive charges associated with each airbag or seatbelt pretensioner.
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    Right after they give you one last icy stare.
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    Don't go to Tasmania. It's already being run into the ground by a egotistical liberal government. Besides, there aren't any spare houses, we're full up.
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    Not so much weird, just totally unfair
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    Methinks... There goes the neighbourhood. Lucky SFM isn't our boss or we might be instantly following in the amerkan footsteps.
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    The near belief 'It won't happen to me ' over rides simple logic in most human minds. That, combined with 'It's all too hard - I don't like change'
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    I can't think of anything else to say
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    Driving like a pilot..... right down the centre line.
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    They ARE the mountain monsters
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    Is that the definition of the fabled 'deep state'?
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    Gotcha - by AI
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    Every solution has it's costs and problems.
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    Oops, I forgot to add a positive........ After this, we run away with our camper trailer for respite. I bought a stainless steel stove for our sailboat, at a bargain price. All I've got to do is duck across to Freo to collect it. 😉
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    I tip my hat to you, Onetrack. I just spent a fortnight at an old friend's place helping him 'reclaim his workspace'. All I managed to achieve was a half ton trailerload to the tip. At least he can now get into his hangar to work on his beloved Reo. Now I am in Toowoomba to 'help' mother-in-law tidy up. But that is more of a psychological workload than a physical one.
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    Congratulations ! And welcome back!
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