@alan279
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Hydrogen Economy by alan279
I've learned that the hydrogen economy is not feasible, despite the current hype. The US is spending eight billion dollars on "hydrogen hubs". The Europeans spend huge money on hydrogen projects. It's all for naught. Hydrogen doesn't work. It's ...
@kolyaS122HSU Propane is heavier than air. Read More
Hydrogen Economy by alan279
I've learned that the hydrogen economy is not feasible, despite the current hype. The US is spending eight billion dollars on "hydrogen hubs". The Europeans spend huge money on hydrogen projects. It's all for naught. Hydrogen doesn't work. It's ...
@Pablo888 Maybe that's Toyota's business model, government subsidies in lieu of actual profits?I haven't looked at carbon and tax credits for hydrogen cars, after learning that hydrogen for transport makes no economic sense, and hydrogen leakage ... Read More
Bike Insurance by alan279
Anyone have any recommendations for bike insurance?
Banco do Brasil referred me to cyclic.com.br. Their online configurator came up with a quote of R$35/month for a basic plan. Read More
Bike Insurance by alan279
Anyone have any recommendations for bike insurance?
Oh, and I'll just ride the trike on a grade separated bike path and on the beach, not on streets. Read More
Bike Insurance by alan279
Anyone have any recommendations for bike insurance?
Yeah, a pedal trike. With fat tires for the beach. It costs R4.000 and SURA quoted me R$360 per year for insurance. Porto Seguro declined to insure the trike.I'll buy a U lock to lock the frame and front wheel to a convenient immovable object while ... Read More
Hydrogen Economy by alan279
I've learned that the hydrogen economy is not feasible, despite the current hype. The US is spending eight billion dollars on "hydrogen hubs". The Europeans spend huge money on hydrogen projects. It's all for naught. Hydrogen doesn't work. It's ...
@Pablo888 The Toyota Mirai is selling for $17,000 in Southern California now, with $15,000 of H2 fuel for free. Read More
Citizenship based on marriage !! by A_KUMAR
Good morning everybody.. I'm living in Brazil since 20/03/2020 and married my Brazilian wife on 20/05/2020. I applied for residence permit trice but got delayed due to corona. Finally I got my CRNM CARD in September 2021, which was issued on ...
Roddie and I have been fingerprinted so many times… 😳 Read More
New members of the Brazil forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Brazil forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Vitali Nikolaev Welcome, Vitali! Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
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Beach Trike by alan279
I'm thinking about buying a beach trike. Would it be quickly stolen?
@kmitch0077 What type of bike lock do you use? Read More
Should you live as a tourist or as a local in a foreign country? by Veedushi
Hello everyone,I hope all is well with you.For an upcoming article in Expat Magazine, aimed at helping future expatriates better integrate into their new countries, we'd like your input on the following topic:Experiencing expatriation as both a ...
@Veedushi I think that some expatriates don’t want to assimilate into the culture of their new countries. Read More
Finding a country to retire in by David Vankerkhoven
My name is David. I live in Canada. I am 47. I want to retire abroad, but I am not sure which country to pick. The problem is that I am 47, not the normal retirement age.I do not have a pension, just savings and investments.I am not willing to make ...
@Fred Or the sky may fall. Read More
Beach Trike by alan279
I'm thinking about buying a beach trike. Would it be quickly stolen?
Bike insurance costs about 10% of the initial price of the bike, per year. A R$4.000 bike will cost R$400 per year to insure. Read More
Beach Trike by alan279
I'm thinking about buying a beach trike. Would it be quickly stolen?
I received an offer to insure a bike. Here’s the translation of the coverage:Accidental Damage Coverage including Theft (mandatory purchase)Fall or collision while cycling, transporting or attempted theft, provided that it is carried out by ... Read More