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2023 24H of Le Mans - All you need to know

It's almost time for Le Mans! Tomorrow it's test days and next week we're racing!

This year we see the 91st running of the oldest active endurance race in the world. Its inaugural race was in 1923 which means this year its it’s 100th anniversary, this means it’s the Centenary Edition. the 24 Hours of Le Mans is recognised as the most prestigious and gruelling test for innovations and improvements in motorsport technology.

It’s not only a special edition because of the 100th anniversary, but also because we’re seeing the most cars in the top class in a while. 16 cars will take the start, representing the biggest manufacturers in the world; Ferrari, Porsche, Toyota, Cadillac, Peugeot & Glickenhaus.

Because it’s the Centenary edition, we have a special trophy for the overall winner as well. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, has sealed a partnership with the Monnaie de Paris. The oldest institution in France has thus created a unique Trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Before the race it has travelled the world to places such as Goodwood, The International Concours of Elegance St.Moritz, Bahrain and more.

History

You might know Le Mans for the running starts. A type that has been used for many types of racing. When the start flag dropped drivers had to run across the track to their cars, climb in, start the car and drive away.

Those kinds of starts were obviously rather unsafe. Drivers would rush to fasten their seat belts to get as fast of a start as possible. This was the reason why it was banned in English racing from 1962.

In 1969 Jacky Ickx decided to walk to his car instead of run, and then took the time to fasten his seat belt. This meant he effectively started last but he still ended up winning the race. In this same race, a driver named John Woolfe died on the first lap after he hadn’t secured his seat belt properly.

This meant it was abolished the following year. Nowadays this type of standing start is only used in Endurance Motorcycle racing. Nowadays at Le Mans, a rolling start is used where cars line up alongside each other at a slow pace and start to race once the green flag is dropped.

The 24H of Le Mans has a rich history, but not a very pretty one in some parts. Back in 1955 one of the biggest tragedies in motorsports occurred. On the straight around the pit wall a huge collision occurred. Usually referred to as the 1955 Le Mans disaster, 84 people died and over 120 were injured. For many countries this meant an immediate ban on motorsport, though a lot of those bans were lifted within a year.

One country, that did not lift the ban, is Switzerland. In 2009 a proposal to lift the ban was defeated by the Swiss Parliament but in 2015 the ban was relaxed for electric vehicles only. Which meant Formula E could race on the streets of Switzerland, even though the ban was technically still there. Now in 2022, at the end of May the ban was finally lifted and motorsport is allowed again in Switzerland.

Please proceed with caution, the Wikipedia page includes one uncensored picture of the incident. The BBC documentary includes footage and pictures and the Reddit post does not include any pictures or videos but does link to the them.

/u/CookieMonsteFL made a post about the incident

The Deadliest Crash Is a BBC documentary on the 1955 Le Mans disaster

Wikipedia Page about the incident

Some more documentaries and movies on Le Mans’ history:

Truth in 24 and Truth in 24 II - The story of Audi’s victories against testing conditions and the might of Peugeot in 2008 and 2011.

Michael Fassbender: Road To Le Mans Season 1 and 2, Season 3, Season 4

Our Return: A documentary of our road to Le Mans 2015 - Porsche’s youtube documentary about their return to Le Mans and their eventual win.

McLaren at Le Mans: Pursuit of Perfection - The story behind McLaren's 1995 victory

The fastest ever lap at the Circuit de la Sarthe by Kamui Kobayashi

The Track

The track that is currently used is 13.6 kilometers long. It combines the permanent Ford Chicanes, pit straight, under the Dunlop bridge and through to tetre rouge as well as normal everyday roads of the Mulsanne straight through to Indianapolis and Arnage.

The track used to have a 6km long straight where Group C prototypes could reach up to 400km/h. This was changed in 1990 as the FIA required the track to have a straight no longer than 2km to be sanctioned. This is why nowadays two chicanes can be found on the Mulsanne straight. The fastest lap ever on the track was driven by Kamui Kobayashi with a 3:14.791 in 2017.

If you have the time, try to get familiar with the corner names as that’s often how commentators will refer to them.

T1, T2 etc stands for turns 1, 2 etc.

MP1, MP2 etc stands for the Marshall posts. This is important as yellows are often located by race control under the marshall posts.

Points

The race is part of the World Endurance Championship and this means there are also points to score for that championship. The winner of the race will receive 50 points, meaning this race means a lot in the championship.

Points to score:

Women at Le Mans

All credit for the info in here goes to Twitter user @smokingpuppy841 he created these two threads: Women at Le Mans & Why Women Were Banned at Le Mans

This year Lilou Wadoux is one of the women to compete at the 24H of Le Mans. in 2021 year she turned heads when she managed to completely destroy the field in one of the support series at Le Mans. In the French Porsche Sprint Challenge, she beat the field in qualifying by several seconds and then went on to win the race by a huge margin. Within just five years she went from racing in a Peugeot 206 to racing in a World Championship.

Last year she raced in LMP2 but for this year she switched to GTE as she has become a Ferrari Factory driver. This season she already took a win and hopes to do so again at Le Mans.

In 1930 Marguerite Mareuse and Odette Siko become the first women to compete at Le Mans, they finished 7th overall and second in their class.

Odette Siko also finished 4th overall in 1932 and took the win in her class which makes her the best finishing woman at Le Mans. In 1935 a record of 10 women competed at Le Mans, Anne-Cécile Rose-Itier was the best placed of them when she finished 18th overall and third in class.

Unfortunately in 1957 women were prohibited from participating. In 1956 Annie Bousquet, who was known as a spectacular but risky driver, tragically lost her life in the 12 Hours of Reims. As well as driving, Bousquet was also responsible for the preparation work, which involved picking up the car the day before and driving it 500km through the night to the race.

She started the race, but unfortunately, tragedy unfolded when her car would roll on lap 17 after it lost a wheel. She broke her neck and passed away immediately. Following the 1955 disaster which nearly ended motorsport, the ACO were very nervous about another accident. These nerves were only heightened by another tragedy at the 1957 Mille Miglia which saw the Italian government intervene to prevent a repeat.

These worries, combined with Bousquet’s reputation as a risky driver, meant they banned women from the event. A woman hadn’t even competed at Le Mans since 1951, which madethe ban, kind of pointless. The ban was eventually lifted in 1971 and this yearwe will see 5 women at the start again. Rahel Frey, Sarah Bovy and Michelle Gatting share a car in the GTE Am class while Lilou Wadoux also drivers in the same class. Doriane Pin drives in the LMP2 class.

All the women competing at Le Mans this year have already taken a podium in the regular season. While Lilou Wadoux even took two with a 2nd and 1st place. Expectations are high as all these women have the pace to win their respective classes.

Qualifying

Just like last year we will see the Hyperpole format. This sees a one hour session on Wednesday evening where all cars of all classes are allowed on track to set a time. The top 8 cars of all classes (Hypercar, LMP2, GTE AM) at the end of the session move on to the Hyperpole session on Thursday evening. This sets the top of the grid for each class. The remaining order is already decided by the one hour session on Wednesday. During the one hour qualifying session every team is allowed to nominate two drivers that can set a lap time.

Refuelling is forbidden during the Hyperpole.

For the LMGTE Am category, only a Bronze driver can participate in the Hyperpole.

Any car causing a red will have all or some laps deleted

Any car causing a red will not be allowed to rejoin the qualifying session

Schedule

This is all in local time which is CEST/GMT+2. Here’s a link to the detailed schedule in PDF version.

Sunday June 5th

10:00 – 13:00 FP1 (Official Test Day) 15:30 – 18:30 FP2 (Official Test Day)

Wednesday June 8th

14:00 – 17:00 FP1 19:00 – 20:00 Qualifying 22:00 – 00:00 FP2

Thursday June 9th

15:00 – 17:00 FP3 20:00 – 21:30 Hyperpole 22:00 – 00:00 FP4

Saturday June 11th

12:00 – 12:15 Warm Up 16:00 – 16:00 Race (24H)

Support Series

Not only WEC will be racing the coming week, also on the agenda are:

Ligier European Series

Porsche Carrera Cup

Ferrari Challenge

Road To Le Mans (Le Mans Cup)

Regulations

Balance Of Performance

As both the Hypercar class and the GTE AM class have several manufacturers running in the class, there’s a balance of performance in place. BoP” was introduced by the FIA with the aim of achieving a level playing field for the different vehicle concepts.

After an initial grading by the FIA, the performance data of the vehicles are acquired during the races via telemetry in order to adjust the balance of performance. This data input is automatically analysed and incorporated into the “BoP”. The most frequently used means of adjusting the performance level is through adding or subtracting weight as well as increasing or limiting the engine output through a restrictor or boost.

Here’s a short video on BoP

Tyre Allocation

Down below you can see the tyre allocation for dry weather tyres. GTE Pro is crossed out as that class does not exist anymore. Wet weather tyres aren’t limited. This is tyres, not sets. This makes it 14 sets for LMP2 & Hypercar during the race for example. Meaning the tyres will definitely need to be double stinted at times.

Drive Time

The maximum driving time for each driver is limited to 4h for any period of 6h. Every driver has to drive a minimum of 6H across the whole race or the team will be penalised. Every driver is only allowed to drive a maximum of 14H across the whole race.

What's a stint?

A stint is the time the car spends on the track between pit stops. So when tyred are “double stinted” at Le Mans, it means the driver didn't change their tyres during the last stop and only refuelled. Also allowed, is only changing two tyres on the car.

Safety Car Rules

The safety car rules for this year's race have been completely revised. These changes have been made in hope of having less influence on the race. As previously being caught by the wrong safety car could loose the teams a lot of time.

However, these new rules could be a disadvantage for the class leader as it does bring cars closer together. Some critisicse these new rules as they will “manufacture battles at the front.”

When the order is given to deploy the Safety Cars, all marshal posts will display waved yellow flags, and “SC” boards. Pit exit will be closed, and the pit exit light turned red, while the pit entry will remain open.

There will be 3 safety cars, starting from their respective positions, (as can be seen on the track map below). They will join the track regardless of where the overall leader is. All the competing cars must then form up in line behind the Safety Cars no more than five car lengths apart.

Pit exit green light will be turned on after the last car in line behind a Safety Cars has passed Safety Car Line 2, to allow all cars at pit exit to rejoin the track at an appropriate speed until they reach the queue behind that Safety Car.

When the Race Director deems it is safe to proceed with the merging process, the race control message ‘Incident clear – Prepare for Merging’ will pop up. This is followed by the Pit entry being closed Then safety Car B and Safety Car C will proceed to turn on their green lights, then cars which were positioned behind Safety Car B and Safety Car C will overtake their respective Safety Car and will continue as quickly as possible without compromising safety and without overtaking between themselves until they reach the line behind Safety Car A.

Once this is done, a pass around will be started. Any car that has their class leader behind them in the safety car queue will be allowed to pass the safety car.

After this the drop back procedure starts, first in line are the LMP2s. Race control will notify “Drop Back LMP2”, then all LMP2 cars will pull to the right-hand side of the track, then the rest of the cars, will overtake them to take position behind the Safety Car. Then the LMP2 cars will join the line again.

Once this is done, race control will notify “Drop Back LMGTE”. LMGTE cars will drop to the right side just like the LMP2s did. The rest of the cars will overtake them to take position behind the SC.

Once this is done it means that all Hypercars are together at the front, followed by all LMP2s and then the GTEs.

This wave around procedure won't be used in the last 60 minutes of the race.

Red Flag Rules:

During red flags it is not allowed to work on the car, only if allowed by the race director for safety reasons teams are allowed to change the tyres.

Slowzones:

To not immediately neutralize the complete field in case of an accident or debris. There's slowzones in place. The track is divided into 9 zones, when a slowzone is active cars will have to adjust their speed to 80 kph.

It is possible to have several slowzones going on at the same time. For example when an accident happens on the border of a slowzone, it is likely both zones will be deployed.

Penalties:

Speeding in the pitlane during Practice or Warm Up results in a fine of 100 euros for each kph over the limit. Besides that the driver's lap times leading up to the infringement are deleted. During the race the 1st infringement will result in either a drive through (between 60 and 70kph) or a 5 sec stop & go penalty (70kph+). The 2nd infringement will result into another drive through (between 60 and 70kph) or a 10 sec stop & go penalty (70kph+). The third infringement will result into a dsq in both cases.

It is prohibited to spin the wheels when a car leaves its pit, this will result into a stop & go. Aside from that refuelling may only be done when the car is completely on the ground which means tyres can't be changed during refuelling.

Links

Here’s a link to the regulations for this year’s race

Here’s a link to this year’s WEC regulations

Here’s a link to the noticeboard

Here’s a link to the timing results

Here’s a link to committee decisions

Media Guide to WEC

Might seem like a weird one to link but it’s really interesting to read. It goes into further depth about classes, and talks about previous winners etc

Entry List

R/WEC Scratchpad - This is the landingspage, you'll be able to find the scratchpad for practice & qually and for the race here

By this you’re able to catch up on any missed action, penalties and retirements. Obviously it’s difficult following a 24H race in its whole so this is a great way to catch up.

The Classes

The WEC grid consists of three different classes during the complete season, those are Hypercar, LMP2 & GTE. However for Le Mans two subclasses join the race. Neither of those score points for the championship (LMP2 Pro/Am & Innovative Car/Garage 56)

Each class has its own driver requirements, meaning both Amateur drivers and Pro drivers will be on track together.

Hypercar

Red number board with “Hypercar” next to it.

The current top class in endurance sportscar racing is “Hypercar”. This combines cars built to the LMH (Le Mans Hypercar) and LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) specifications.

The ultimate aim of the ACO, FIA and IMSA is for these two types of car to compete against each other in the FIA WEC and in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and, therefore, to race in both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

LMH (Toyota, Ferrari, Peugeot, Glickenhaus & Vanwall)

These regulations leave scope for a wide variety of architectures and allow a front-axle hybrid system to be fitted. They are designed to a strict set of requirements dictating maximum power, drag coefficient, and weight.

LMDh (Porsche & Cadillac)

In LMDh, the backbone of the car – i.e. the whole car minus the internal combustion engine, the body and the hybrid system – will be supplied by one of four chassis manufacturers: Dallara, Multimatic, Ligier or Oreca.

The driver line ups in this class consist of only pro drivers, with all drivers rated platinum or gold. Technically, lower rated drivers are allowed in the class, but that’s not likely to happen.

LMP2

Blue number board with “P2” next to it.

The LMP2 class features a spec drivetrain and gearbox, using a Gibson V8 producing 400kW, and a selection of three chassis to choose from, of which the Oreca 07 has been the chassis of choice. So much, that every single LMP2 car on this year’s entry list is an Oreca

Driver’s line-ups have to consist of at least one Bronze or Silver driver. When one of the drivers is bronze rated a car is automatically scored in LMP2’s sub class “LMP2 Pro/Am”

A Pro/Am car is easily recognised by the “Pro/Am” sign under the car number

GTE AM

Orange number board with “AM” next to it.

This is the last year we’ll see the GTEs at Le Mans as next year the GT clash switches to GT3 cars.

Although there is no Pro category, the driver quality in GTE-Am is still incredibly high. The grid features factory drivers, young stars, experienced champions, and every level of experience in between. Each car features one Bronze and one additional Bronze or Silver rated driver.

Innovative Car/Garage 56

Black number board with “IC” below it.

Garage 56, is reserved for innovative cars. In recent years we’ve also seen a modified LMP2 car that allowed paraplegic drivers to race. The car was modified and fitted with a braking, clutch and throttle system controlled by a hand-controlled steering wheel.

The Garage 56 entry runs outside the official classification, and will start last no matter where they qualify. This year it will host a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entered by the Hendrick Motorsports team for its maiden appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This is a heavily modified version of the Next Gen NASCAR that competed in the 2022 Cup Series. The car will be symbolically numbered #24 and driven by Jenson Button, former Formula One World Champion, Mike Rockenfeller, winner of the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours, and Jimmie Johnson, a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.

Spotters guide

I used to make my own ones but there’s no use in making one myself when @GrosiakMateusz already makes perfect ones. You can find it on spotters.guide. The planned release date is June 6th.

Where to Watch?

Official stream OUTSIDE US ONLY - The Le Mans package gives you access to all WEC sessions (Practice, Qualifying, Warm Up and the Race) with a choice of on boards. It’s a rip-off quite honestly, it costs 13 euros and the platform is prone to crashing. If you’re buying I’d recommend just buying for the rest of the season, usually WEC will put up a discount code - PAID

Multiviewer F1 (Source) - The developer of this app says their goal is to get it ready before Le Mans. It will be integrated with FIAWEC.TV - PAID (Need FIAWEC.TV subscription)

Robin Frijns server, I will be streaming the WEC Coverage, all sessions from qualifying on Wednesday evening - FREE

Eurosport will likely be broadcasting the event in a variety of locales throughout Europe. This will be updated when confirmed - FREE WITH ADS OR PAID DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU WATCH IT

Radio Le Mans will be streaming live radio for every session (Including the test days) - FREE

For American audiences, unfortunately the Official stream is geoblocked for your area. American and English-speaking Canadian audiences can access coverage through Motortrend On Demand. Motortrend should have a free trial so you can try that if needed. - PAID (BUT FREE TRIAL)

Complete Broadcast distribution list

Live Timing

This is Official Livetiming it’s okay, but I recommend using the Timing71 Beta extension

As said the creator of Multiviewer F1 is trying to integrate WEC into the app as well, this would also likely include live timing. If there’s an update on that, i’ll post it.

I hope this is all, but for any questions, my askbox is always open!

#racing #wec #24h le mans

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e-carlease · 2 years ago

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One of the best things about electric cars in 2023 is that we are now seeing 1st generation models from the “early years” being improved, revised and facelifted. For the early-adopters in the UK’s EV market, we are grateful for those consumers and businesses for having the foresight and courage to invest into all-electric technology in 2018 / 2019 / 2020, when little was known on how good this form of transport would be (and when public charging infrastructure was still in its early inception). And VW’s electric Golf replacement, the ID.3, was first shown to the world in 2016 before being pushed into production in 2019 with deliveries taking place around 2020 around Europe (including the UK). As one would expect, the ID3 was fairly popular, amassing some 11,032 registrations in 2021 (it was the 3rd best-selling EV in the UK) followed by becoming the 4th best-selling UK EV with 9,178 registrations in 2022! (see SMMT for more details - https://media.smmt.co.uk/). Launching with a Pure battery (45 kWh), Pro battery (58 kWh) and Pro S configuration (77 kWh), VW’s all-electric hatchback filled a necessary hole in the UK’s automotive market, which was historically dominated by SUVs and luxury / prestige options. Winning awards, like the Which? Best Buy of 2023 (https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/new-and-used-cars/volkswagen-id-3-2020), does prove that this is very much the zero-emission Golf equivalent.

But the “future of driving” is not a completed model and the German group have now confirmed a series of external, integral and technological improvements to this popular EV (see VW - https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/electric-and-hybrid/electric-cars/the-new-id3.html). As the “evolution of electric mobility” continues, the brand have confirmed some truly existing updates including:

Exterior - new colours such as Dark Olivine Green, sharper profile at the front together with new tail light clusters and dynamic turn signals plus IQ.Light LED matrix headlights set to be offered. New alloy options including the 19” Wellington and 20” Sanya alloys, a new Exterior Package will allow drivers to add LED matrix headlights with automatic lighting control, LED tail lights, illuminated strip between headlights and tinted rear windows. An Exterior Packages PLUS includes a panoramic roof and sun blind;

Interior - increased options on the dash and door trim, together with higher quality finish. Ability to upgrade to the optional electric seats with massage function and high-quality fabric. New panoramic glass roof with “heavenly views” and sunblind; and

Technology and safety - 8-colour ambient lighting, Travel Assist with adaptive lane guidance and predictive cruise control, Emergency Assist, Area View with 4 cameras, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist and Park Assist Plus can all be added to your new ID3.

Not unlike many other brands, the ID.3 will be utilising over-the-air updates for continual improvements coupled with the We Connect ID app for synergising your vehicle to your mobile device. Many EV customers enjoy the facility to start and stop charging, or warm their vehicle, from the comfort of the app.

#Cars #car lease #car leasing #vw #volkswagen #ID3 #Electric Car #electric cars #ev

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walks-the-ages · 2 years ago

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Updated 4:16 AM EDT, Thu

May 18, 2023

CNN — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a chaotic car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night that could have resulted in a “catastrophic” outcome, their spokesperson has alleged. The Sussexes were pursued by photographers after leaving the Women of Vision Awards at the city’s Ziegfeld Ballroom in a convoy that also included Doria Ragland, Meghan’s mother. The couple were left shaken by the incident, although ultimately no-one was hurt, their security detail told CNN. Police said “numerous” photographers made the Sussexes’ transport “challenging,” but that there were no reported collisions, injuries or arrests. According to couple’s account, the altercation with photographers was prolonged and risky. “Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi,” the couple’s spokesperson said. “This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers.” Two people involved with the couple’s security also described the incident as chaotic, with the paparazzi in numerous vehicles, including cars, scooters, mopeds and electrical bikes. The Sussexes had to switch cars during the chase, they say.

Thomas Buda, who runs a private security business contracted to help the couple, said the chase began the moment Harry and Meghan left the Ziegfeld Ballroom and lasted 90 minutes. Paparazzi wanted to find out where the couple was staying while they were in New York City, he said, and their vehicles ran red lights while pedestrians were in the crosswalks and drove into oncoming traffic on 34th Street in Manhattan, driving the wrong way down one-way streets, Buda said. Chris Sanchez, a member of the couple’s security team who spoke exclusively to CNN, said the incident was alarming. “I have never seen, experienced anything like this,” he said. “What we were dealing with was very chaotic.” The Sussexes were scared �� but were relieved when they returned to the apartment where they were staying, he said. “The public were in jeopardy at several points. It could have been fatal,” Sanchez said. After what Buda described as an increasingly hazardous game of cat and mouse, security moved the Duke and Duchess to the 19th police precinct on East 67th street. From that location, a yellow taxi simply brought them around the block, back to the police station. Buda said the pair finally made their escape when the midnight shift of patrol officers turned out in their police cars to go out on patrol and effectively caused a chokepoint on the block that allowed security teams to get Harry and Meghan into traffic and away. The driver of that taxi, Sukhcharn Singh, spoke to CNN late Wednesday about the surreal experience he encountered. “I’ve been driving now since 2018, this was the first time I saw this. Other celebrities never got that much attention from the paparazzis,” he said, Singh recalled that after the the Duke and Duchess got in his cab – and before they could even tell him where to go – “all of a sudden the paparazzi just stormed the taxi. There’s flashes coming from every direction. They’re up against the car, taking pictures.” At one point, Singh said, a security guard in the cab with them got out to tell the paparazzi to move. Singh said that he didn’t personally feel in danger but the Duke and the Duchess appeared “very nervous.” “The look on their faces, you could tell that they were nervous and scared,” Singh recalled.

After a ten minute ride, Singh dropped Harry and Meghan at the 19th precinct in Manhattan. He told CNN that they gave him $50.00 for the ride, though the fare was just $17.50. Reckless driving In a statement, the New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed the outline of the Sussexes’ account but described it in less colorful language. The NYPD “assisted the private security team protecting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex” on Tuesday evening and “there were numerous photographers that made their transport challenging,” said Julian Phillips, the NYPD’s deputy commissioner for public information. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at their destination and there were no reported collisions, summonses, injuries, or arrests in regard,” he said. The couple’s spokesperson said that while “being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety” and urged the media not to publish photographs from the incident. “Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were obtained, encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all in involved.” According to the account provided by the couple’s team, the incident involved around half a dozen blacked-out vehicles with unidentified people driving recklessly and endangering the convoy and everyone around them. Doria Ragland, the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Susseex at the Women of Vision Awards in New York City. Doria Ragland, the Duke of Sussex and the Duchess of Susseex at the Women of Vision Awards in New York City. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images A local law enforcement source corroborated some of the couple’s account, telling CNN that the couple were followed by a “swarm” of paparazzi in cars, motorcycles, scooters after they left the event on Tuesday. A protective team from the New York Police Department (NYPD) followed Harry and Meghan in another car, and was forced to make some avoiding maneuvers to get away from the paparazzi, the source said. Paparazzi on scooters and bikes zoomed down the sidewalk to keep up, the source said. There were many close calls, including short stops between front and backs of cars, but none resulted in a crash, the source added. The couple’s convoy was escorted to a police precinct, where they were able to regroup, the source added. Both King Charles’ Buckingham Palace and Prince William’s Kensington Palace told CNN they would not be commenting on the incident. Mayor condemns ‘reckless’ paparazzi The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams said the incident was “reckless” and “irresponsible.” “You shouldn’t be speeding anywhere, but this is a densely populated city, and I think all of us, I don’t think there’s many of us who don’t recall how his mom died,” Adams told reporters when asked about the incident at an unrelated briefing. “It’s clear that the paparazzi want to get the right shot, they want to get the right story, but public safety must always be at the forefront,” Adams said. The Duke of Sussex has been vocal about the security of his family, often highlighting parallels between his wife’s treatment to that faced by his mother, Diana. The late Princess of Wales died in 1997 after suffering internal injuries resulting from a high-speed car crash in Paris. In the couple’s Netflix six-part docuseries Harry pushed back against critics who have said the couple has a problem with paparazzi. “Back in my mum’s day, it was physical harassment – cameras in your face, following you, chasing you,” he said. “Paparazzi still harass people,” he added. “But the harassment really exists more online now. Once the photographs are out and the stories then put next to it, then comes the social media harassment. To see another woman in my life, who I love, go through this feeding frenzy – that’s hard. It is basically the hunter versus the prey.”

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sadisweetomi · 21 days ago

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Nissan trialing paint technology to make car interiors cool in summer

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Nissan Motor Co is trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

Developed in partnership with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products, the paint incorporates metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature.

The project is part of Nissan’s pursuit of differentiated innovations that empower journeys and to help create a cleaner more sustainable society.

In November 2023, Nissan commenced a 12-month feasibility trial at Tokyo International Air Terminal at Haneda. In collaboration with Japan Airport Terminal Co Ltd, Radi-Cool Japan and All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport service, Nissan’s cool paint has been applied to a Nissan NV100 service vehicle operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport services.

With its large, open tarmac, Haneda airport provided the perfect environment to conduct real-world evaluation of the paint’s performance under an exposed high-temperature environment.

Although still in testing phase, the results to date have been impressive. Parked side-by-side under the sun, a vehicle treated in Nissan’s cool paint has shown yields of up to a 12-degree Celsius reduction in exterior surface temperatures and up to 5-degree Celsius cooler interior, compared to a vehicle featuring traditional automotive paint.

The paint’s cooling performance is particularly noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. A cooler cabin is not only more pleasant to enter, but also requires less air-conditioning run-time to cool the cabin to a comfortable temperature. This helps reduce load to the engine, or in the case of an electric vehicle, draw on the battery. In both powertrains, an improvement in efficiency is expected, as well as occupant comfort.

The metamaterial embedded within Nissan’s cool paint features two microstructure particles that react to light. One particle reflects near-infrared rays in the sunlight that would typically cause molecular level vibrations within the resin of traditional paint to produce heat.

The second particle enables the real breakthrough. It creates electromagnetic waves, that counteract the sun's rays, redirecting the energy away from the vehicle into the atmosphere. Combined, the particles in Nissan’s cool paint reduce the transfer of heat into surfaces such as the roof, hood, doors and panels.

Leading the development is Dr. Susumu Miura, senior manager and expert at the Advanced Materials and Processing Laboratory, Nissan Research Center. He played a leading role in Nissan’s award-winning noise-reducing acoustic material, and has dedicated much of his career at Nissan to exploring ways to make cars quieter, cooler and more efficient.

“My dream is to create cooler cars without consuming energy” explained Miura. “This is especially important in the EV era, where the load from running air-conditioning in summer can have a sizable impact on the state of charge,” he said.

While radiant cooling paint isn’t new, it is typically used for buildings and structures. It’s often very thick, requiring application by a paint roller. Devoid of any clear topcoat, it can leave a chalky residue when touched.

Key challenges Miura had to consider when developing an automotive version, was to ensure it could incorporate a clear topcoat, be applied via a spray gun (not a roller), and meet Nissan’s rigorous internal standards for paint quality.

Since commencing the development in 2021, Miura and his team have tested over 100 samples, and are currently evaluating a thickness of 120 microns, approximately six times thicker than typical automotive paint. They have confirmed resistance to salt and chipping, peeling, scratches, chemical reactions, along with color consistency and repairability. As development progresses, Miura and his team continue to explore thinner options that deliver the same level of cooling performance.

While the testing and development is ongoing, for Miura and his team, the hope is that it can one day be offered for special orders and in a variety of colors.

Miura sees strong potential, particularly for light commercial vehicle applications such as vans, trucks and ambulances that spend most of the day out driving.

Source: Nissan Motor Co

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Global Automotive Turbocharger Market Size, Share and Forecast 2032

Global Automotive Turbocharger Market is projected to witness a CAGR of 8.11% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 15.46 billion in 2024 to USD 28.85 billion in 2032. Demand for efficiency in fuel consumption increases since users seek better mileage with fluctuations in fuel prices, thereby the increasing environmental awareness contributes significantly to the growth of turbochargers. Turbochargers enhance engine efficiency in smaller sizes, allowing significant power output and reducing fuel consumption. Strict emission standards imposed by the governments of different nations, encourage car manufacturers to consider installing turbocharger systems. Another very significant factor is regulatory pressure in the case of downsizing. Engine downsizing has become popular among automotive companies that would rather make their products light and efficient. Also, turbochargers help them to have greater outputs, which would meet this trend of emission standards. Continuing improvement through electrical turbochargers further boosts performance and efficiency, making the vehicle more desirable to manufacturers as well as consumers. With growing consumer awareness of benefits from turbocharged engines regarding power output and fuel efficiency improvements, acceptance and preference have been increasing for vehicles installed with this technology.

For instance, in July 2023, the IHI corporation’s Oil-free Electric Turbocharger for Fuel Cell Vehicles received the 2020 Technology Award from the Turbomachinery Society of Japan. The award was established in 1983 as an award for excellent technology to encourage the development of technology related to turbomachinery.

Stringent Emission Regulation is Expanding the Global Market Growth

Stringent emission regulations are enormously expanding the global automotive turbocharger market by forcing companies to adopt advanced technologies that enhance engine efficiency and curb harmful emissions. Governments have been implementing stringent standards around the world to minimize the vehicle’s environmental impact, which has become a critical factor in driving global automotive turbocharger market demand. For example, starting in 2025, the European Union has placed tight CO2 emission targets, including new vehicles that should not be over 93.6 grams per kilometer; meanwhile, the U.S. has set Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which obligates an average fuel economy of 54.5 miles per gallon for both cars and light trucks by 2025. These regulations force automotive manufacturers to include turbocharging technology in their designs, which enables more modest engines to deliver greater performance while still observing efficiency standards. The automotive industry has gradually realized that turbochargers are tools critical to achieving these high limits required by the standards and regulations. Turbochargers increase combustion efficiency, enhance fuel efficiency, and reduce harmful pollutants in the exhaust, thereby becoming a favorite solution for both gasoline and diesel engines.

For instance, in August 2024 Tata Motors Ltd. dropped Tata Curvv featured with BS6 Phase II-compliant 1.2-litre Direct Injection Turbo-petrol Hyperion Engine, which can produce 123bhp and 225Nm. Compared to the Revotron turbo-petrol engine, the Hyperion generates 123bhp at 5,000rpm and 225Nm of peak torque between 1,700rpm and 3,500rpm.

Technological Advancements Propelling the Market Growth

Improving engine performance and efficiency while addressing environmental concerns. One of the most remarkable innovations is the electric turbocharger, which uses an electric motor to eliminate turbo lag, a common delay in traditional turbochargers that affects throttle response. This technology allows for immediate boost, improving engine responsiveness and overall performance, particularly in hybrid and electric vehicles. For instance, in December 2023, Mercedes-Benz Group AG unveiled an electric turbocharger within its most updated version of the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4MATIC. This model features the world’s very first series-production 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine featuring the electric exhaust gas turbocharger.

In addition, variable geometry turbochargers (VGT) are gaining popularity since they can optimize and boost pressure at various engine speeds. These provide better low-end torque with reduced turbo lag. This is highly sought after in modern automotive applications since manufacturers can make smaller, more efficient engines without losing power output. Advanced materials and smart sensors integrated into the turbocharger designs are also the main contributors to the market growth. These developments add to durability and performance by allowing the turbochargers to run at higher temperatures without losing efficiency. Smart sensors monitor real-time engine parameters, allowing for precise control of boost levels and combustion efficiency, resulting in effective savings on fuel consumption and emissions.

For instance, in October 2024, Kia Corporation launched a new Kia Carnival that will be offered in two variants: Limousine and Limousine Plus. Both variants will be powered by a sole 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, CRDi turbocharged diesel engine with 193hp of power and 441Nm of torque. Compared to the previous generation, the torque is up by 1Nm, and the power has decreased by 7hp.

Dominance of Passenger Cars in the Global Automotive Turbocharger Market

The passenger car segment dominates the largest market share owing to increased disposable income, rising preference for personal travel, and technological advancement in passenger cars. The growing consumer preference for vehicles with enhanced performance and fuel efficiency drives passenger car growth. Turbochargers are highly accepted due to their ability to give high power with low fuel consumption. It, therefore, remains one of the choices for manufacturers to strive for vehicles that are environmentally friendly, and consumers want them to be. It is partly attributed to the increasing numbers of passenger vehicles being rolled out with turbocharged engines by manufacturers seeking to boost efficiency in cars and live up to the environmental rules. The extensive use of turbocharging technology by passenger cars is due to a need for better fuel economy and performance, making this segment the leader in the market. The passenger car segment will continue to remain the market leader in automotive turbochargers with its innovation and incorporation of advanced technologies such as electric turbochargers and variable geometry systems.

For instance, in September 2024, BorgWarner Inc. secured an agreement to supply its turbochargers for use on the General Motors Corvette ZR1 sports car platform, the largest passenger car twin turbochargers in the market to be released to date. Paired with the automaker’s 5.5-liter flat-plane crankshaft V8 engine, this unthinkable Corvette is capable of 1,064 horsepower and 828 pounds of torque.

Asia-Pacific Dominates Global Automotive Turbocharger Market

Growth in automotive manufacturing is primarily promoted due to improving socio-economic conditions and a growing middle-class population, which results in increased demand for personal vehicles in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, tight emission regulations implemented by governments in the region promoted manufacturers to opt for turbocharger technology. These regulations aim at controlling harmful carbon emissions and are enhancing fuel efficiency, with automakers being pushed towards the inclusion of turbochargers in their vehicles. To give an example, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter are significantly reduced in vehicles in India under the BS-VI emission norms and China 6 standards, for which turbochargers are beneficial by ensuring optimum engine performance. The region’s ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and regulatory requirements will likely continue to drive its growth in the coming years.

For instance, in June 2023, Garrett Motion Inc. celebrated the expansion of its Wuhan Plant in Hubei, China. The company also commemorated the production of 30 million turbochargers in China. The multi-phase expansion of Garrett Motion’s Wuhan facility included its first high-speed automated production line of advanced variable nozzle technology (VNT) for turbo-passenger vehicles.

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The New Hyundai IONIQ 9 Three-Row Electric SUV Finally Unveiled

IONIQ 9 is an appealing new choice for customers seeking a three-row EV that can accommodate up to seven occupants.

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV with expansive interior space that fuses cutting-edge design and innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology.

IONIQ 9 was unveiled at the iconic Goldstein House in LA, a celebrated example of mid-century modern architecture. This unique venue reflects Hyundai Motor’s vision of positioning its IONIQ lineup as a symbol of innovation and progress in the EV market, underscoring its leadership in electrification and the company’s target to offer a full lineup of 23 EV models by 2030. Following IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, both triple winners at the World Car of the Year Awards in 2022 and 2023 respectively, IONIQ 9 will build on this legacy of electrification excellence.

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Yeojin Kim: UEP Thesis Award Winner, 2023

Socio-Economic and Built Environment Analysis of NYC Citi Bike Electric Bike Share Origin and Destinations

This outstanding thesis uses quantitative and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis to investigate travel behavior on the station based electric bike share system (E-BSS) in New York City, explore the impacts of socioeconomic and built environment characteristics and pricing on E-BSS trip durations, and analyze the effects of E-BSS on the accessibility of origin and destination areas. The thesis is contextualized in a comprehensive review of the literature, clearly structured, and presented in a thorough way with convincing evidence to support the findings. The data and method used for this research is appropriate and described in good detail. This thesis revealed interesting findings -- that E-BSS was used for slightly longer distances and duration than classic bikes and that four built environment characteristics had statistically significant impact on trip duration -- which were effectively presented through well-done maps and figures. Furthermore, while race and income were not statistically significant for trip duration, the thesis found that socioeconomic segregation and disparity of E-BSS use are linked with the lack of E-BSS accessibility for low-income Black groups. These findings have policy implications for how to improve the deployment of non-motorized transportation modes in cities.

Abstract

Station based electric bike share systems (E-BSS) require less physical exertion to bikes and allow for faster and longer distance travel, which has the potential to replace shorter car trips and fill the gaps of transit deserts. Despite the benefits of E-BSS, research shows that bike share systems are disproportionately used by white middle income populations. This thesis uses Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis to understand the travel patterns of E-BSS, the impact of race, income, built environment, and pricing characteristics on trip duration, and origin and destination (OD) patterns. The results show that E-BSS was used for slightly longer distances and duration than classic bikes. Moreover, the four built environment characteristics had statistically significant impact on trip duration. While race and income were not statistically significant to trip duration, spatial segregation of socioeconomics and disparity of E-BSS use point to the lack of E-BSS accessibility for low-income Black groups.

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Electric Coolant Pumps Procurement Intelligence: Trends and Insights

The electric coolant pumps category is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% from 2023 to 2030. In 2022, the Asia Pacific region dominated the e-pumps category with 40% of the total share. Some of the key factors influencing the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) include the rising levels of vehicle pollutants, rising fuel prices, and the incentives provided by different governments to encourage the use of EVs. All these factors are in turn driving the demand for electric coolant pumps. Fluctuations in the prices of raw materials are expected to hamper the category's growth.

Supply chain problems in various regions, particularly in Europe, were aggravated by the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022. This in turn affected the general pricing dynamics of the electric pump category. Germany was obliged to severely scale back or, in some cases, cease its automotive activities as a result of the crisis, which made the country's economy worse. Raw materials are sourced from different countries, which means the supply and cost of these raw materials are highly vulnerable to fluctuations in commodity markets and currency exchange rates. Customizations and modifications, the types of rotors and motor material utilized, vehicle type/application (such as EV or commercial vehicles), material thickness, etc. are a few more aspects that may also have an impact on the final cost.

Suppliers actively launch new products with better thermal capabilities, collaborate or engage with different OEMS, expand product lines, etc. A few examples are:

• In November 2022, Robert Bosch added 10 new variants to its electric coolant pump portfolio. The company has been continuously expanding its coolant pump range since 2019. Over the last three years, the company has added 39 variants of coolant pumps to the range. The company’s electric coolant pump portfolio consists of 50 variants, with 14 variants, especially for hybrid and electric vehicles. The entire range caters to 60% of passenger cars and vans in Europe.

• In September 2022, Engineered Machine Products (EMP), a subsidiary of Concentric AB, introduced high-voltage water pumps for application in large vehicles (mainly heavy duty). The new electric pumps, designated WP150 HV, are constructed to operate at a high voltage of 500 to 850V. It has a maximum output of 3kw of power, depending on the application requirements.

• In April 2022, an order was awarded to Concentric AB for the distribution and creation of e-pumps for a global bus, truck, and construction OEM. The agreement envisaged Concentric providing high-voltage electric coolant pumps for FCEVs (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles). The DC brushless coolant pumps would be used to cool fuel cells.

• In November 2021, Gates Corporation introduced the advanced thermal pro electric water pump for EVs. As a result of its "ThermalPro e-pump platform", the pump can be used for a variety of requirements between 100 W and 3 KW.

Order your copy of the Electric Coolant Pumps Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030, published by Grand View Research, to get more details regarding day one, quick wins, portfolio analysis, key negotiation strategies of key suppliers, and low-cost/best-cost sourcing analysis

Electric Coolant Pumps Sourcing Intelligence Highlights

• The global electric coolant pumps category is highly fragmented. Several new announcements are being made in this e-pumps category along with the electric vehicle market. Manufacturers like BMW, Tesla, and Ford are concentrating on producing electric vehicles and manufacturing automotive components.

• The presence of significant players, such as Rheinmetall AG, Mahle, AISIN, and Gates Corporation, with a better hold on the market results in a moderate threat of new entrants. The need for high capital investment at the initial level to set up a new manufacturing plant and high R&D costs also hinder the entry of new players into the e-pumps category.

• Some of the major cost components are raw materials, technology, engineering, and design, machinery, electronics, and motors, labor, facilities, and transportation and distribution.

• The most preferred countries for sourcing electric coolant pumps are China, Mexico, and Germany.

List of Key Suppliers

• Hanon Systems Co. Ltd

• Robert Bosch

• Rheinmetall AG.

• MAHLE GmbH

• Sanhua Automotive

• Hitachi Astemo, Ltd.

• AISIN CORPORATION

• Continental AG

• Johnson Electric Holdings Limited

• Dayco, LLC

• SHW AG

• Concentric AB

• Valeo

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• Electric Vehicle Charging Connector Procurement Intelligence Report, 2023 - 2030 (Revenue Forecast, Supplier Ranking & Matrix, Emerging Technologies, Pricing Models, Cost Structure, Engagement & Operating Model, Competitive Landscape)

Electric Coolant Pumps Procurement Intelligence Report Scope

• Electric Coolant Pumps Category Growth Rate: CAGR of 16.5% from 2023 to 2030

• Pricing Growth Outlook: 10% - 15% (Annually)

• Pricing Models: Volume-based and contract-based model

• Supplier Selection Scope: Cost and pricing, past engagements, productivity, geographical presence

• Supplier Selection Criteria: Voltage type, application, technology, material type, technical specifications, production capacity, operational capabilities, quality measures, certifications, data privacy regulations, and others

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• Market Intelligence involving – market size and forecast, growth factors, and driving trends

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• Sourcing / Procurement Intelligence – best practices followed in the industry, identifying standard KPIs and SLAs, peer analysis, negotiation strategies to be utilized with the suppliers, and best suited countries for sourcing to minimize supply chain disruptions

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What Is the Driving Force Behind Electric Cars?

In 2008, South African billionaire Elon Musk rolled out the first batch of electric vehicles (EVs), stunning the world into the future. Some scientists viewed a viable solution to fossil fuel, while others set a date for an energy war. However, Electric cars are here to stay and it's time we understand the power behind them, Fifteen years later, annual sales of the new cars reached 10.5 million units worldwide, a gigantic leap from 12,000 in the first year. However, the silent shift in our perception is driven by a united effort to reduce dependency on petroleum. Certainly, people are discovering the benefits to our planet including its zero gas emission rate and low energy consumption. Now, throw in features such as low noise levels, or low maintenance costs, and EVs may become one of the most important technological advancements in years. However, the power source for these vehicles has come a long way, and it is only outdone by rocket science.

How Are Electric Cars Powered?

According to a Euronews article, EVs are powered by lithium-ion technology, the same type of battery used to power mobile devices such as smartphones. In 1890, when William Morrison created the first electric car, the concept was shelved due to the failure to provide a sustainable energy source. Albeit, there were no easy answers on how and where the batteries would be recharged. During the following decades, many other vehicle manufacturers tried without success. Despite failing several times, Ford kept going at it, and in 1966 created a rechargeable battery that could power a vehicle up to 82 miles per hour. Sadly, the battery had a heat problem of 350°C, and since it was too expensive, it was eventually shelved. A decade later, in 1976, M. Stanley Whittingham created the first lithium-ion battery that was hailed as the solution to the Ford problem. Nonetheless, it was never commercialized due to safety issues. Just when nothing seemed to work, in 1980, John Goodenough made a scientific breakthrough that would lead to the batteries the world uses today.

Electric Car Battery Inventors Wins Noble Prize

Secretly, the engineers at Sony caught onto Goodenough’s discovery and started commercializing the product. Both Stanley Whittingham and Dr. John Goodenough were awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for their work on lithium-ion technology. Fast forward to today, Tesla, Musk RV company. has focussed primarily on accelerating the transition to lithium power. Founded in 2003, took the company five years to official sales, and in 2008 sold exactly 12,710 EVs. By 2020, the company was selling half a million vehicles per year, and almost 2 million per year in 2023. As the stats are declaring, Musk is convincing us to create a whole new world. Surely, Electric cars are undoubtedly the future of modern transport. Some experts believe that by 2040, more than 40% of all vehicles will be powered by lithium-ion technology. Finally, a cheaper, safer, and cleaner energy source. Read the full article

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Oscar a Go-Go on Metro

(NYTimes) The Actor Who Rides the Subway to the Oscars

Ed Begley Jr. has made a tradition of taking public transportation to the Academy Awards. And, like many commuters, he wears sensible shoes.

Ed Begley Jr. could be described as Hollywood royalty: The actor is a son of another actor, Ed Begley, who won a best supporting actor Oscar in 1963.

But the younger Mr. Begley, a longtime member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, commuted to this year’s ceremony like a plebeian by taking the Los Angeles Metro. His trip was filmed by his daughter Hayden Begley, who later shared the video on TikTok, where it has since received more than six million views.

The video opens with Ms. Begley, 24, asking her mother, Rachelle Carson, Mr. Begley’s wife and Oscars guest, how she is getting to the ceremony. “I’m driving,” Ms. Carson says, before asking, “And you’re what?” Off camera Ms. Begley replies, “Taking the subway.” Ms. Carson, who is wearing a black lacy gown, mutters, “Oh God, whatever,” as she waves her arms in exasperation.

Ms. Begley, who in a voice-over explains that she isn’t attending the ceremony with her father, then films his journey to the event on a 240 bus and the B line subway.

As Mr. Begley, 74, who has spent much of his career promotingenvironmentalism, talks to the camera about his fondness for public transit while riding the bus, he shows off two pins on the lapel of his dark suit jacket. One pin was shaped like an Oscar statuette and came from the Academy, where he served on the board of governors for 15 years. He said that the other pin, which had a capital M, was his “Metro pin for being a rider since 1962.”

Later in the video, Ms. Begley films her father’s full look, which includes a pair of black Nike sneakers with chunky white soles. “Thank God there are people like my dad who don’t mind wearing running shoes on a red carpet,” she says in a voice-over.

Mr. Begley, in an interview with The New York Times, said he bought the shoes for walking and that his wife had helped him pick them out. He bought the Cesarani suit he wore to the Oscars on the set of a production he was involved in decades ago. Wardrobe items are tailored to fit actors and then sometimes sold to them at a discount, he explained.

“I’m not a slave to fashion as you probably noticed,” said Mr. Begley, who recently published a memoir about his relationship with his father, who died in 1970, and his life and career in Hollywood.

Door to door, the trip from the Begleys’ home in Los Angeles to the Dolby Theater took an hour, partly because subway station closures resulted in about a half-mile of walking — and also because Mr. Begley spent time posing for pictures with fans and fellow commuters, his daughter said in an interview with The Times.

Ms. Begley, an actor, also works for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a job she started during the recent actors’ union strike. But she was not filming her father’s commute on behalf of the agency; she shared the video from her personal TikTok account.

Taking public transportation to the Oscars has become a sort of tradition for Mr. Begley and his daughter. They used it to get to the event in 2023, a trip she also filmed and shared on social media, as well as to others in prior years. A few days before the first ceremony they attended, Mr. Begley said, he walked into his daughter’s room and asked her if she wanted to make a statement. When she said that she did, he told her, “OK, we’re going to take the subway to the Oscars.”

Over the years, Mr. Begley’s commutes to the awards show have also involved bicycles and electric vehicles, like a Bradley car he and his friend Annette Bening took to the ceremony in 1991. “As a woman in a dress,” he said, “you’ve got to be a yoga master to get out of the car in a dignified manner.”

Bicycles and public transit, he added, are some of his favorite cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to get around.

“I never feel that I’m wasting my time taking the bus or the subway somewhere because I bring my script with me or do Jumble or Wordle,” Mr. Begley said. “I do the L.A. Times and New York Times Crossword every day.”

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Justice Prevails: High Court Enhances Maintenance Amidst Deduction Debate.

Only #statutorydeductions such as income tax can be reduced from the #grosssalary, which has to be made compulsory. #Nodeduction is #permissible for payment of house rent, electricity charge, contribution to provident fund, installments towards payment of the loan, and expenses for maintaining the car while awarding #MaintenanceAmount.

Rakhi v. State of UP & Another

Crl. Revision 167/2023

Subject: Maintenance to wife

Before the Allahabad High Court

Heard by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surendra Singh -I J

Order Pronounced on 13.03.2024: Crl. Revision was allowed and the maintenance amount was enhanced to Rs. 10,000/ pm.

This is a case where the #FamilyCourtAmroha has fixed maintenance to the wife at Rs. 5000/- pm and the submission of the wife is too #meager for survival given the #salary of the Opposite Party-Husband.

The contention of the Opposite party is he is earning Rs. 54,684/- out of which deductions of Rs. 20,664/- are made and after deductions Rs.34,020/- are credited to his account. He has to pay an #EMI of Rs. 9000/-. He has to incur #expenses on #medicine for his #oldailingparents. He added that the Revisionist #wife is an art #graduate and #earns Rs.10,000/- PM from tuition. She has done the #course of #beautician, therefore, she can earn money and has enough money to take care of herself. #Objection was also raised on the point of maintainability of the present #CriminalRevision on the ground that #Section127CrPC provides for #alteration of #maintenance and this can be done by moving the application before the #TrialCourt.

Payment of monthly installments of personal loan is not permissible as deductions from the gross salary and it is added to the net monthly income of the opposite party-husband. Thus, after statutory deductions the net monthly income becomes Rs.34020 +Rs.9000/ i.e. Rs.43,020/. Moving the application before the Trial Court for alteration of maintenance u/s 127 is not applicable in the given case as #application u/s #127CrPC is made when there is a #change in the #circumstances. Here there is no change in the circumstances. Therefore, Criminal Revision can be filed on the ground that it was fixed against the #evidenceonrecord and the #HighCourt has #jurisdiction to decide it.

It is a fundamental right of the hapless and sacrosanct duty of a man to maintain his wife, children, and parents when they are unable to maintain themselves.

#legal insights #maintenance #allahabadhighcourt

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'What if you could see and talk to a lost loved one again? Love can help heal old wounds. "All of Us Strangers" is a poignant gay romance and a melancholic exploration of grief. A strange, esoteric, and haunting film, it wrenchingly captures the vacillating push-pull fear of loneliness and connection.

Out gay director Andrew Haigh wrote and directed the film, which stars Paul Mescal and out gay actor Andrew Scott, and is based on the 1987 Japanese novel "Strangers" by Taichi Yamada. Premiering at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, "All of Us Strangers" screened at various film festivals, including the 2023 New York Film Festival. It was nominated for awards at the Gotham Independent Film Awards and the British Independent Film Awards.

Adam (Andrew Scott) leads an isolated, lonely existence. He's a gay screenwriter living as one of the only tenants in a London high-rise apartment building. One night, he meets his charismatic neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal). As the two embark on a burgeoning intense relationship, memories of Adam's deceased parents – who tragically died in a car accident when he was a child – consume Adam. He returns to his suburban childhood home and finds his parents (Claire Foy, Jamie Bell) still living there, looking exactly as they did 30 years earlier. Adam frequently returns to talk with his parents, spending time with them and catching them up on his life.

Andrew Scott gives an excellent performance as the gentle, restrained, and yearning protagonist. Seeing Adam tentative around Harry elicits bittersweet emotions. Grief and isolation shaped Adam's life. He doesn't want to let go of the past, fearful to fully embrace his future. Haigh intentionally cast a queer actor in the lead role, as he knew someone queer could understand the "nuances I was searching for in the film's exploration of queerness."

Paul Mescal is wonderful, giving a complex performance, as he has in "Aftersun" and "God's Creatures." Harry is bold and charismatic, exuding a melancholy-tinged audacity. Harry vulnerably shares with Adam that he always felt like a stranger in his own family. It feels like a tender wound. While anyone feeling like an outcast can relate, it's a heartbreaking line of dialogue (my favorite in the film) that specifically speaks to what many of us LGBTQ+ people feel.

Current film discourse often debates the purpose or need of sex scenes in film. Aside from tantalizing aesthetics, sex scenes can reveal important information about a film's characters. Such is the case here. The seductive sex scenes in "All of Us Strangers" evoke a tenderness between Adam and Harry. Queer sex scenes can be important for us queer people. While not always the case – and while tremendous variation exists, as no group is a monolith – it's often clear when a queer director films queer sex scenes. Adam and Harry's chemistry feels electric and palpable. It feels like they reveal emotional as well as physical layers of themselves to each other.

Coming out scenes are staples in cinematic history. In one of my favorite scenes, Adam comes out as gay to his mother after she assumes he's straight and asks if he has a girlfriend. She tells him he doesn't look gay; he gently questions her assumption. Adam's mother isn't accepting, a contrast to Adam's father's warm reaction. She doesn't rebuff Adam, but she can't seem to reconcile her expectations. His mother says no parent would want their child to be gay because it's a hard life; she worries about him dealing with homophobia and HIV/AIDS. He says he's happy to be gay. The excellently written conversation between Adam and his mother feels raw and candid. It's refreshing to see a self-accepting queer character who isn't conflicted about their sexuality.

I love Andrew Haigh's tender, heartbreaking film "Lean on Pete" and his subtle yet nevertheless emotionally devastating film "45 Years," as well as the wonderful critically-acclaimed gay series "Looking," for which he directed approximately half of the episodes. Vulnerability permeates his films; there's a pervasive quietude and subtlety that requires a diligent and patient audience, who are rewarded with emotional resonance and transcendence.

Due to delving into his own past, Haigh said that adapting the novel was "a long and sometimes painful process." While exploring love and relationships, he also wanted to examine "the distinct experience of a specific generation of gay people growing up in the 80s." This is clearly a very personal film for Haigh, including the scenes of Adam visiting his parents that were filmed in Haigh's childhood home. Nightclub scenes were shot at the "iconic LGBTQ entertainment venue" Royal Vauxhall Tavern.

A bittersweet, esoteric queer film, "All of Us Strangers" transcends the bonds of space and time, reconnecting with lost loved ones; it's evocative of Céline Sciamma's powerful film "Petite Maman." Filmed on 35mm, the cinematography evokes a dreamy, diaphanous nostalgia. Not quite a ghost story, and not quite a time-travel narrative, the unconventional film sprinkles genre elements and themes to culminate in an achingly moving cinematic experience.

While Adam's parents exist as some sort of apparition, Adam is essentially a ghost in his own life; he remains isolated and disconnected from others, trapped by grief and pain. Intrepid Harry excavates something buried within him, catalyzing him to contend with his trauma and embrace life and love. Time is ephemeral, but in the beautiful film's mystical yet grounded realm, a moment lasts for an eternity.'

#All of Us Strangers #Andrew Haigh #Taichi Yamada #Strangers #Paul Mescal #Andrew Scott #Royal Vauxhall Tavern #Jamie Bell #Claire Foy #Lean On Pete #Weekend #45 Years #LGBTQ+#Looking #Aftersun #God's Creatures

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