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[meanwhile] 19/9/2018 19:18

It seems clearer day by day that Mrs May and her team are making a huge mess of our brexit process. Even staunch remainers, who stand to gain from seeing the whole process fall apart, are calling it a shambles and are arguing against a huge further giveaway of control of ourselves.
If the referendum of 2016 had asked the question "Do you wish to strengthen our ties to the EU, with increased EU control, and bail out their finances with a huge payment (yes) or remain as we are currently (no)", the yes voters would be quite happy with the progress made by Mrs May so far, just requiring a few more concessions from us.

Who is to blame... Mrs May must take a lot of it, lapdogs like Gove & Carney a bit more and all conservative MPs who voted for a vicar's daughter as their leader.

[brexitplus] 19/9/2018 19:01

GKN: New season, new car: Panasonic Jaguar racing electrifies Formula E like never before

Panasonic Jaguar Racing today unveiled the all-new Jaguar I-TYPE 3 second-generation Formula E race car at the Design Museum, London. The bold new design pushes the boundaries of innovation and technology, showcasing the future of electric motor racing.

Today, the British team confirmed that Brazil’s Nelson Piquet Jr and New Zealander Mitch Evans will line up on the grid once again, to represent Panasonic Jaguar Racing in season five of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship. Last season, Piquet Jr and Evans contributed to Panasonic Jaguar Racing’s most successful season to date in 2017-18, as they more than quadrupled the team’s points from season three. The competition is set to be higher than before with an eleventh team joining the grid from the opening race in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia on 15 December. This season Jaguar are aiming to compete as a front-running team, with regular podiums.

Panasonic Jaguar Racing have developed their entire powertrain in-house, reinforcing the team’s mission – ‘Race to Innovate’. These bespoke Jaguar components consist of the motor generator unit (MGU), silicon carbide module invertor, transmission, cooling system, suspension, motor control unit (MCU) and new powertrain control software. The advanced MGU revs in excess of 30,000 RPM, more than double the rate of a 2018 Formula 1 car, enabling the Jaguar I-TYPE 3 to accelerate from 0-100 KPH in 2.8 seconds.

With improved efficiency and comparable weight to the I-TYPE 2, the new powertrain is 25 per cent more efficient and produces up to 250kW (335PS). The Jaguar I-TYPE 3 has in excess of 800 new parts compared to I-TYPE 2. Over the last two seasons the I-TYPE 2 and I-TYPE 3 combined have had over 1000 new parts, demonstrating the consistent ongoing development programme which is making the team more competitive.

Improved battery technology allows Jaguar, and all other teams in ABB FIA Formula E, to drop the mandatory mid-race car swap. This season Formula E will introduce a hyperboost mode for all teams which will enable drivers to race for a period of time at a higher power level of 225kW, activated as they drive through a clearly marked activation zone. When drivers use hyperboost, their LED Halos (a new safety feature mandated by the FIA) will be illuminated in another colour for fans and spectators to identify who is using the higher power level.

[minerve] 18/9/2018 23:55

gettingrichslow 18 Sep '18 - 23:28 - 5777 of 5778 (Filtered)

[minerve] 18/9/2018 23:55

Back to filter. Just nothing but wasteful antagonism coming from yet another ADVFN chimp.

[gettingrichslow] 18/9/2018 23:28

Except that's not what happened at all, I've just read the thread. Basically, they've all got fed up with you, you've tried to start another Lloyds board (even though you're not even a shareholder), that's then failed miserably and now you're calling everyone chimps and morons...

[meanwhile] 18/9/2018 22:49

getting,

What are Jacko07's qualifications I wonder, to make this judgement on Minerve?

getting, you are over stressed and need to calm down. I blame your job, with its endless stream of meetings, working parties, think tanks and mentoring.

I suggest you pack in the job, take a position in sheep farming in Wales and take out a Sun Life Over 50s plan.

[gettingrichslow] 18/9/2018 22:27

Just seen Vince's rousing speech on the news! "We must stop Brexit!" he mumbled, followed by describing the latest situation with Brexit as an "exotic spresm" which no-one had any idea what he was talking about. Inspirational stuff. Maybe Anne Stevens could be next Lib Dem leader?

[minerve] 18/9/2018 21:29

getting

A least the conference doesn't have to be held in the graveyard. Something the Tories will have to consider fairly soon considering the average age of membership. ROFLMAO!

[brexitplus] 18/9/2018 21:24

Getting. Are they having a conference? Haven’t heard anything about it. Who is Cable?

[gettingrichslow] 18/9/2018 20:59

Minny, how is the Lib Dems conference going? Anyone else there or just you and Vince? Can't wait for Vince's keynote speech - I've got some matchsticks ready for when I nod off.

[brexitplus] 18/9/2018 18:59

Hi Losos

Hunting country here. Cubbing next month. Hunt meets outside our house.

I too have been looking for a small company IT. Am happy to give it a try.

[mattboxy] 18/9/2018 18:01

I've decided to have a go with the new Fundsmith fund. Whilst no guarantees the Fundsmith Equity fund has been great so if they can replicate anything like that fund I'll be very happy.

[minerve] 18/9/2018 17:42

Dogs not caught 'the rot' yet? LOL

[losos] 18/9/2018 17:13

B+ "Anyone else applying?"

My broker (HL) is supposed to be sending me details as soon as published, haven't heard anything today (Will check my 'inbox' again tonight)

I have been looking for a long time for a 'small company' IT and this may well be the one. I welcome your comment about the 'Fundsmith Equity' fund.

[losos] 18/9/2018 17:09

B+ "Will have to sit indoors in my study counting my millions!!!!!"

Oh you'll be in there for the rest of the day then ;-)

IMI another interesting engineer. Have several times considered taking a stake but not done so.

I just heard the locals practising for the weekend shoot, I believe the 'season' starts about now. Although heavily into the 'country life' I'm not actualy one of the 'untin, shootin' and fishing' brigade. If I was a pheasant I think I would be looking to emigrate PDQ haha.

Pleasant evening to all (bar one) will look in tomorrow.

[brexitplus] 18/9/2018 16:58

I’ve put in my application for Fundsmith Smithson investment trust. Fundsmith Equity has done me very well.

Anyone else applying?

[brexitplus] 18/9/2018 13:28

Hi Losos

Good to hear from you. Too wet and windy here for gardening. Will have to sit indoors in my study counting my millions!!!!!

[losos] 18/9/2018 13:22

MEANWHILE - "Losos, you bemoan an activity, whereas you bemown the lawn."

Haha, thanks for reminding me I have to get out today and do it Well the back garden lawn at least (should only take about an hour)plenty of other stuff to do outside before the winter sets in.

[meanwhile] 17/9/2018 20:35

brexit says :-
"Getting, the great joy of filtering Zimmer and Rye is I don’t have to read their drivel."

My word, he does lead a full and exhilarating life.

[brexitplus] 17/9/2018 15:29

GKN's Niche Customer, Motorsport & Aftermarket (NMA) website has been completely overhauled with a simple-to-use, modern look and interesting content that is integrated into the common GKN brand presence on the GKN Driveline website. This integration means that all important and interesting information on GKN activities and events can be found in one place.

The site is located at the URL:

hxxps://www.gkn.com/en/our-divisions/gkn-driveline/our-solutions/drivelineservices/

The new site has been designed to focus emphasis on customer solutions. The main menu provides access to information on Motorsport, Aftermarket and Niche Customers.

[brexitplus] 17/9/2018 15:12

Getting, the great joy of filtering Zimmer and Rye is I don’t have to read their drivel. Suggest you do the same.

Plus a little higher.