No. 1641: Many new electric buses have arrived in Norway, but as far as I know, only Yutong has the batteries attached to the bus body!

No. 1641:

Many new electric buses have arrived in Norway, but as far as I know, only Yutong has the batteries attached to the bus body!

Where is the battery on a Yutong bus?
Thorough study of the vehicle's actual operating conditions, battery units are installed at the top, back and bottom of the bus body.
Why are most other electric buses, not least regular buses that I know best, placed on the roof?
This is really against all common sense. And here it is the Yutong buses that have not done this.
Strange that other buses are allowed to continue like this?
https://bussmagasinet.no/bedre-batteribeskletting-i-elbusser/

I drive a bus in Vestby now, and there we will have BYD buses with batteries on the roof.
But in Drøbak they will have Yutong buses with batteries on the floor.
These buses should have been standard buses in my opinion.
They are attached to the bus body itself.
Fantastic. Magnificent!
Picture of the fantastic Yutong bus they will have in Follo and which will run in Drøbak.
Picture Jan Kåre Christensen

 

At the other end we have the Solarius buses that Unibuss received in April 2023 which have 4 packs of batteries on the roof in the middle of the bus.
Drive axle at the back where they have 2 packs on the roof.
Is it that bad that it is possible to place batteries?
See picture for how the batteries are placed.
https://blog.janchristensen.net/2024/02/nr-3345-solaris-tidsmaskinen-fra-helvete.html

In the tender competition, is it only money – not quality and safety that counts?

The buses will be far safer and in a difficult situation. Will the driver have a much greater chance of saving himself, the passenger and the bus with Una maneuver with a bus that has the batteries attached to the frame. A bus with the batteries on the roof. Is in a completely different way difficult to get back in.
This is what I learned on the slippery driving course where I tested buses with the batteries both on the roof and on the floor.

AI overview
Yes, there are electric cars with batteries placed in the floor. This is a common solution to lower the center of gravity and free up space in the bus. The batteries can be placed in a module in the floor, or in a chassis where the batteries are placed low.

Advantages:
Lower center of gravity: Provides better stability and driving characteristics, especially in corners.
More space: Frees up space in the bus that can be used for passengers or luggage.
Safety:
The batteries are placed in a robust chassis and can be designed to withstand fire and impact.
Efficient use of space:
The batteries can be stacked in modules to maximize capacity and range.

Final comment:

https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/3EvEde/buss-i-oslo-staar-bom-fast-paa-toerr-asfalt

I was on a slippery driving course and really got to try buses with the battery differently placed.
The batteries on the roof in a difficult situation were much more difficult to pull back in.
Even at a lower speed than the Yutong, which was a much better bus.
Then it is completely incomprehensible that this with the battery is not in the tender competition that they should be located in and around the framework.
So, as low as possible in the bus. And closest to the drive axles is also a clear advantage.
Here in Oslo, there are buses that spin on dry asphalt.
What is the reason?
One of the reasons, if it is also probably the main reason?
Is where the battery packs are located!
https://blog.janchristensen.net/2024/01/nr-3332-supplerende-kommentarer-til.html

Screenshot from Connect Bus's website discussing the Yutong buses

No. 1640: What makes you fit for marriage? At least two things, not having been married before and getting your own life and finances in order!

No. 1640:

What makes you fit for marriage? At least two things, not having been married before and getting your own life and finances in order!

 

http://the-heavenly-blog.janchristensen.net/2012/12/nr-416-have-me-as-models-that-i-have.html

The church – not to mention the Pentecostal/charismatic – communities. Has possibly become the opposite of what Jesus meant where the profiled preachers are very good at it.
But many of the church members struggle with, among other things, consumer loans, apply in other ways. This is clearly not in accordance with God's good will.

Illustrative picture where this preacher, unfortunately like many others, did not live as he should.

 

I was out with a fairly newly saved brother who wanted to get married.
He was single!
I have had several conversations with men who are unmarried – single – but want to get married.
Where they fulfill the first by not being married as a believer.
That is the first, and most important.
Single in the biblical sense is not having been married as a believer.
Is this so important?
Yes, as believers we are bound to our spouse as long as that person lives.
It is only death – and only death! That gives access to a new marriage!
Rom. 7. 2 A woman who has a husband is bound to him, but if her husband dies, she is released from the law of her husband.
3 If, while her husband lives, she marries another, she will be called an adulteress. But if her husband dies, she is free from the law of her husband, and is no adulteress if she marries another.
1930 translation:
Rom. 7. 2 For the married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law that bound her to her husband. 3 Therefore, if, while her husband lives, she marries another man, she will be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress if she marries another man.

As a man according to the scriptures, one is the head of the family, and has responsibility for the economic and spiritual!

What is masculinity and being a man from a Christian perspective?
Here I have experienced that Christian men are let down by those who are leaders and who should have experience and make them disciples.
That is what the scriptures say, that discipleship is a pillar of the Christian faith.

Luke 6. 40 A disciple is not above his teacher. But when he is fully prepared, he will be like his teacher.

Now it is of course not the case that all men are let down by those who are older and more mature.
Unfortunately, there are far too many believing men who are not really fit for marriage and poorly suited.
Then with regard to carrying the responsibility that is entering into a marriage.
Where one as a man according to the scriptures is the head of the family and has responsibility for the economic and spiritual.

Even simple understandings of how to act as a man, many do not understand!

Now I have come across a number of single men who want and want to get married.
As believers, many of these are sincere in their Christian faith.
But the help, guidance and understanding one needs to enter into marriage is absent.
As mentioned, the scripture says:
"A disciple is not above his teacher. But when he is fully prepared, he will be like his teacher."

The Christian community is built so that one should TEACH AWAY, AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF THOSE WHO HAVE COME TO FAITH!

How does it work within the Pentecostal movement and the charismatic community that I know best?
Yes, there are certainly many who also receive help on several levels.
Who move forward in their spiritual and human development in a good and right way.
But far too many do not move forward.
They are not fit for the responsibility and what is needed to become and be a good husband.
They will possibly never become the head of the family as the man should be in a family from a Christian point of view?

We as believers should not exploit and exploit each other, but help and guide each other!

How do many Pentecostal/charismatic preachers act?

They really look healthy and charismatic.

Successful and appear to be unsurpassed!

It is the people who hear, support and pray for these who come to me and feel and experience that they are not enough.
They do not make it, and want to get married in many cases.
It is those who are either married or divorced who also make contact.
If they are in the minority for me.

We should help each other - but how?

Here is of course the 1000 kroner question.

This is of course individual, and here someone who is learning cannot always help fully.
Many steps must also be taken alone.
One can be a helper and conversation partner for help and blessing.
And pray with, and for each other.
Do not add to the burden, but help so that we all succeed in our lives.
Also here on earth, not just in "Heaven!"

Just understanding the system here in Norway - and taking ad Notam to it is a great help!

I believe that many believers do not get help from anyone.
Neither parents nor others.
Then one must actually learn to save to build up equity to be able to buy a house or apartment.
For many there are other solutions.
To give to well-fed predicates and congregations. And thus as if God will automatically help and provide for them, isn't that how it always works, right?
We should seek first the kingdom of God and learn to walk Here