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To: Kirk © who wrote (11176)	4/19/2021 1:07:57 PM
From: John Koligman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26710

"I've read that the car isn't supposed to drive if the driver isn't touching the steering wheel often. I believe some have cameras to watch if the driver's eyes are not looking forward. Some of those new cars posted here last week have video screens for the passenger to watch movies. No car should be allowed to run a movie in the front compartment unless it has a camera to watch the driver... though it would not stop me from watching my YouTube or DishAnywhere subscriptions on my phone while driving... unless the phones have features to prevent viewing videos while moving... not a good idea of using these to entertain kids." The Mercedes EQS I was salivating over last week <ggg> does have cameras which watch the driver's eyes, and if he/she looks over at the passenger screen to catch some of that movie the screen will be turned off. Also, if you are a clean air freak this car has multiple filters, including HEPA. Perhaps it will trap Covid particles like an N95 for all I know. As for those Tesla drivers, I CANNOT believe someone would be dumb enough to sit in the passenger seat while the car is moving. The other question is WHY would Tesla even allow that, or the FED's allow that? "Thanks to its purpose design, the EQS accommodates a large filter system under the front bonnet. At 596/412/40 millimetres, the HEPA filter has nearly the surface area of an A2 piece of paper (420/594 mm), which is about four times the size of an A4 piece of paper. At 9.82 dm³, its volume is almost ten litres. Filtration takes place in three stages. A coarse pre-filter retains leaves, snow and sand and traps larger particles. At the same time, it protects the HEPA filter from a high concentration of coarse particles. The separation in this HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter uses a mechanical process by means of a synthetic membrane: The microfibre layer traps fine dust of the so-called class PM 2.5 to PM 0.3 - these particles are therefore smaller than 2.5 µm. Over 99.65 percent of particles of all sizes are removed according to the filter's efficiency certified pursuant to DIN EN 1822. The reduction of pollutants achieved at the filter is comparable to that in clean rooms and operating theatres." "In the third and final step, further fine particles as well as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and unpleasant odours are filtered out. The filtration of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides is carried out by special activated charcoals in the HEPA filter and the cabin filter. Due to their pore structure, they have a very large inner surface area. Around 600 grams of activated charcoal are used in the HEPA filter of the EQS. The adsorption area is equivalent to about 150 football fields. Activated charcoal is produced from coconut shells, which are a by-product of the cosmetics industry." Mercedes-Benz was the first car manufacturer to receive the "OFI Quality Seal ZG 250-1" from the Austrian Research and Testing Institute (OFI). Air filters with this certificate reduce bacteria and viruses particularly effectively directly at the filter. To prove their quality, the air filters must pass standardized tests and are checked using additional scientific analyses. The test results certify that ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus has A virus capturing capacity of more than 86 percent in new conditionA virus capturing capacity of more than 80 percent in aged condition after climate change test with different temperatures and humiditiesA bacteria capturing capacity of more than 90 percent in new conditionA bacteria capturing capacity of more than 88 percent in aged condition after climate change testA very low re-shedding of filtered viruses on the back of the filter below the infection thresholdAlways informed: indication of fine dust values outside and inside the vehicle Combined with the automatic fresh air/recirculating air mode, ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus ensures good air quality inside the vehicle. The air-conditioned recirculated air is filtered several times in recirculation mode, and flushing with fresh air takes place at regular intervals. Using pre-entry climate control, it is also possible to clean the interior air before getting into the vehicle. The particulate levels outside and inside the vehicle are also displayed in MBUX. They can be viewed in detail in the dedicated Air Quality menu. If the quality of the outside air is low, the system can also recommend closing the side windows or the sliding sunroof. No.6 MOOD Linen: fig meets linen The active fragrancing of the EQS, which is part of the AIR-BALANCE Package, also appeals to the sense of smell. A special fragrance was composed for the new electric top-of-the-range model: No.6 MOOD Linen. Fig provides a green note for this fragrance, which is rounded off with linen. It gives the slight impression of a fig tree standing at a high elevation and surrounded by fresh, cool air. The new nomenclature of the Mercedes fragrances is composed of an iconic number of the respective brand, the designation "MOOD" and the main ingredient of the fragrance. The Mercedes-EQ fragrances bear the number 6, as the first electric cars were added to the model range in 1906 with the "Mercédès Electrique" vehicles. Their electric wheel hub motors were powered by a battery. They were available as passenger cars, trucks, buses, ambulances and fire engines in a wide variety of designs.

To: Kirk © who wrote (11176)	4/19/2021 6:57:31 PM
From: Clam digger	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 26710

I was shocked to see them pouring water onto an electric/battery/ chemical fire,certainly not surprised that didn’t work!! As to “reading the manual”. I have found that prevents such idiotic behavior as trying to get the car to auto drive without anyone in drivers eat...not! Lol. Kind of like the idiot warnings that we see everywhere!! As to the “teutonics” other than a bug as a kid I have not been impressed with them at all. Owned one Audi and that was plenty for me!! Tried the “being loyal to Detroit routine” and got tired of being burnt! Bought a Toyota van when the kids were small and I haven’t looked back! Toyota products all the way up the line to top end Lexus have never failed me!!