Just a quick update. You might recall my earlier struggles getting my TWIKE registered for London’s ULEZ. During that process I realised that the emissions code of my TWIKE did not actually identify it as an electric vehicle. Instead, it was simply marked as exempt from emissions regulations. At my recent roadworthiness test I asked if there was a way to update this and have the vehicle clearly listed as electric. It turns out there is a specific code for this. The update itself was straightforward. I was invited to the office, the document was reprinted, and that was all […]
Neo Cable Selection
Eight years ago, I started a page describing the different cables and connectors needed for long-distance travel across Europe with a TWIKE. At that time, Type 2 connectors were still rather uncommon. Even though I had already built a simple connector in 2014, I still listed this cable as something that might be useful. The full travel kit looked quite extensive back then: Charging and the EV landscape have changed a lot since then. This made me consider which cables and adapters I will actually need for my trip to the UK this year. My mostly positive experiences with public […]
ChatGPT x TWIKE: What have you learnt?
I was interested to learn what ChatGPT thought about emissionless.ch and what the main takeaways for the model were – here we go: Tell me what you’ve learned from looking at emissionless.ch After reviewing emissionless.ch, I’ve learned a lot about the TWIKE electric vehicle and its history, design, and performance. The website provides comprehensive information about the TWIKE’s features, including its lightweight construction, low energy consumption, and high efficiency. It also highlights the vehicle’s impressive track record, including numerous awards and records for its performance and energy efficiency. One of the most interesting things I learned about the TWIKE is […]
TDE2022 – Day 12 – Grau de Roi to Biot, enjoying the Côte d’Azur
Coming from Spain, France’s idea of having fun at the beach is noticeably different. More planning, lots of ‘animations’, hurray-hurray ‘we’re having so much fun’ type activities and lots of ClubMed-style places everywhere. The French seem much more focused on having activities going on than just relaxing. I might have just stumbled across a stretch of the coast that has a concentration of such places. I’m leaving a day earlier as my family – I have arranged to meet with a work colleague of mine that lives in southern France close to Nice and couch-surf at his place for a […]