You really are a most objectionable person when it comes to having a discussion about anything you do not agree with.
Grantzer. You would fit in well living on Islay.
The local residents never complain about anything until it is too late and then they quote the famous Islay saying “We should have done something about that”.
I on the other hand am not prepared to wait until it is too late amd I deal with things that concern me. It is called forward planning.
I enclose an American article which published on 7th June 2021 about the problems with heavier electric vehicles.
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/07/b...ght/index.html
I suggest that you read it fully.
The Calmac crew know the axle weight of every vehicle on the Kennacraig to Islay route prior to each sailing as the sailings have to be booked in advance.
When a person books their sailing they are asked for the registration of their vehicle, the make and if it is carrying any attachments such as an overhead box or it is carrying bicycles on top of their vehicle or in a holder attached to the rear of their vehicle.
The Calmac ferries all carry fire fighting equipment although recently several ferries have been taken out of service due to faults in their fire fighting equipment being noticed during their annual overhaul period resulting in these repairs having to be repaired at a later date.
It is also the responsibility of the company owners of these HGVS to ensure that there vehicles are kept in a roadworthy condition.
You might joke about the batteries of an electric powered car going on fire or the lorry cab going on fire on a Calmac ferry when it was in the middle of its crossing but you would soon change your tune if you were onboard a large CalMac ferry when this happened.
Remember, the old saying “A stitch in time saves nine’.