CITROEN AMI Loses POWER On MASSIVE Climb to SOSPEL.

[@Silverfoxwolfen]

You spotting Ami's is like me spotting i3's. Don't see any of them until you own one. Loving the EV life, hope you are too!

[@MeandMonAmi]

yup in spite of it all!

[@yolandefenestro3598]

Same here!

[@poutramos4826]

Same with us and the Twizy but there's only one other in our region and we know the owner 😀

[@AnalogueGround]

When I drove a 2CV back in the day, I used to wave at fellow 2CV drivers and there was always an enthusiastic response between owners. It became a little odd when I continued to wave at 2CV drivers when I was driving a completely different car….

[@AliWade1971]

I still get excited when I see an i3, despite not owning one now 😀 (changed to a Smart ForTwo EQ in December).

[@AnalogueGround]

Oh well, it had to happen I suppose but to take on some of these routes with an Ami is brave!! It's good to see how well it does, especially when all the EV naysayers complain about vehicles with ranges of 150 - 200 miles, it just shows what can be done with a 50 mile range and some ingenuity. I'm waiting for the Fiat version next year and hope to have as much fun 🙂

[@jackoneil3933]

Indeed... The 50mile range light EV like the AMi obviously make much more sense as affordable transport with minimal emissions and environmental impact than the battleship EV that is being touted the survivors of the planet. I used to have a company that built electric Aircraft Tugs and decades ago we considered some designs for something very much like the AMI, and we figured that one of the big benefits of a light EV was the lower KWh requirements equals faster charging, And as LifePo4 (Lithium Iron) batteries can be charged 3 times faster than a comparable Lithium Battery, and can do 3 to 8 times more cycles ,for less cost, a LIfePo4 pack that provided level-2 charging in the Ami Tim and Boo's 30min lunch charge could add 50miles or more.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Absolutely

[@jackoneil3933]

@@MeandMonAmi After more than a year putting LifePo4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries through use and abuse testing, and I've become a huge fan and advocate of Lithium Iron batteries over Lithium Ion. Add in the much lower environmental impact and safety of Lithium Iron Phosphate and the marginally greater weight and size over Li-Ion in small EVs and ebikes seems less of an issue than it might be in large battleship EVs, It seems to me with more charging locations, with a higher capacity Lithium-Iron batteries in the AMI, and much lower overall cost, I think most people would quickly prefer the AMI over their current land yachts. BTW: This summer I used my 1300watt DIY eBike, (sometimes with a single wheel Yakima trailer) for daily use and did a bit over 1,000 miles.That required about 30 Kilowatt hours or $2.75 in electricity to charge, and generated about 12kg in CO2. Driving that 1,000mi in my petrol powered vehicle would have generated about 500kg in CO2 and cost about $250 in fuel , and the eBike it was a fun and health improving option. I just wish something like the AMI was available in America, I'd use it for about 90% of my transport needs.

[@NormanF62]

A cliff-hanger! We’ll have to wait til next week to see if Elton actually made it up there. On the plus side, it will be a breeze to regenerate power on the way down. Sucks you guys were stranded with a power deficit. Hope to see you soon in Sospel!

[@MeandMonAmi]

If we hadn’t been trying to get there for lunch..

[@mikeos1]

I’m eager for the restaurant recommendation.

[@gtm559]

Omg you are a brave driver . I drive in this road with a car and I was afraid in every km. Plus I had temperature warning 😅. Great job

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@lyndseyellis949]

Oh good grief, gents, you really do have all the luck! Nice to see the teabags are getting a use at least. And nice to hear the tree man of Alcatraz too!

[@MeandMonAmi]

They totally are!! Thanks

[@larshelmin]

8:50 The man from Alcatraz is back from his vacation I hear 🪚🌳 😄

[@MeandMonAmi]

Big time!

[@BrianPseivaD]

Came back for a 2nd watching because I absolutely cannot wait for tomorrow’s episode!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@parkview113]

valuable experience in event of my becoming too optimistic - just had minor week- long heatwave to 30 degrees in Kent - had to stay grounded with dogs indoors - what fun !

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yup first time we really miscalculated

[@HenkModderman]

Well that's quite a steep slope, exciting to see how much effort Elton has with it. I hope you will eventually arrive safely in Sospel! Now we have to bite our nails for a whole week again to see how that will turn out! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Henk. Let’s just say the complications mount…

[@paulmurphy5648]

What a cliff-hanger...reminds me of Saturday morning pictures when Buck Rogers or Batman & Robin were left facing certain death and we could not wait to go next week and see how they managed to survive... (again!!) I guess all worked out well seeing as you uploaded the vlog....mmmm, where has my innocence of childhood gone????

[@MeandMonAmi]

Tell me about it!;

[@MissCarol-nd7ti]

Cliff-hanger! Love it. Thanks guys.

[@matthewbaynham6286]

You could do a review of the French breakdown services. In the UK you have the AA and the RAC, which both help out motorists who have run out of fuel regardless of what type of fuel but it's more common for petrol cars to run out even when you take into account the amount of EV's on the roads. Let's see what the French have.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I think we pay for Citroen roadside assistance but not sure what happnes

[@caroledrury1411]

The roads are insane!!! What a great navigators you are!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks they are fun!

[@joanrojas9084]

Oh my goodness. That was tense. Need to get on a fresh T! Gonna go buy you guys a coffee … you always work so hard for them!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Joan

[@andyshacks7812]

Jeez those roads are not for the faint hearted! I’ve every confidence you’ll get to Sospel next week !

[@vikingsystem]

stunning road but indeed seems really dangerous. what a stress watching the cars behind you, the range dropping like hell, almost entering turtle mode..... breathtaking. fingers crossed for the second part next Sunday.

[@benaitken9859]

Hopefully you all made it safely!! Cannot wait until next week 😊

[@alexe1563]

Great suspense as always! One question, can you drive and charge with the power station at the same time? Thanks!

[@MeandMonAmi]

thanks and sadly not!

[@alexe1563]

Oh well, that would have been too easy. Thanks anyway

[@davidhall7744]

I wouldnt have went on that tram if you paid me 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

Would have been quite scary!

[@gesperrteruser5223]

Thank you to show us the adventures.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Our pleasure!

[@lordcharfield]

I’ve now arrived at the point where I’m waiting for your videos to drop on a Sunday! Fantastic relaxing escapism and fun - although I would be shtting in my pants on that journey due to the heights involved!! Hope you got sorted. Much love to you guys! X

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks very much I’m glad you are enjoying

[@lindaanderson9719]

I’m sure you all made it , too late for lunch maybe but maybe they have some food left…..little Twigs I love seeing her every week it’s a joy. Thanks again boys. Xxx

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Linda

[@poutramos4826]

Shame the tram doesn't run anymore, that would be a great trip along those viaducts. We did a tram ride in Innsbruck on the Stubai Valley Tram that goes up to a mountain village, it was tremendous. Great episode, I'm sure Elton got you there 🤔 Eventually.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I’d love to have done it. The train of marvels runs and that’s great

[@michaelpenrose1]

I cannot wait until next week, the suspense... Stay safe and stay charged!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@rubyromane56789]

Ooooh,lovely Villefranche,lovely cuppa ,lovely teapot ! ...perilous road in places scary Mary...but we all know Elton can do it,BRMmmmmm brmmmm,vroom... Good luck ❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks ruby. 2 euros in second hand shop!

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

very brave you deux

[@AliWade1971]

I was getting very anxious watching this. Lovely to see that it is cool enough for Twiggy to accompany you. I was panicking that you would end up on the motorway. Hope that you got your lunch eventually

[@MeandMonAmi]

You and me both. Apple Maps we nearly did!

[@williambuklad9622]

"To Dare is to Do!" as they say in north London...my recent 'thermique' rental 'through the Alpes" was with paper maps until they flew around the car on the hairpins while single handing and shifting. So I connected the US phone with a USB-C cable and Android Auto came to life - but in Tyrolian deutsch. A lifesaver. But I had never used smart phone navi at 73 years - learning freak out! But got if figured out! A lifesaver to find fuel and to return the rental at Terminal 2...duh...oh I get it now - Terminal 1 is the old, T-2 the new, ahhhh, we're in France rememebr! I'll get with you in a bit on the soutien.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Quite a trip!

[@Groovy-Train]

Poor Elton. I hope you got to Sospel in time for supper!

[@richardbas2948]

For supper?! 😂😂😂😂

[@bobbyrudki3851]

Amazing, I’ve been up there. Great views and drone shots can’t wait till next week or the midweek special, until then stay charged 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Bobby

[@akirantanen2944]

Love that Teds heavyboot on gaspedal😂😂😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

Lol

[@joanwilson2934]

Ooft! That was very exciting. 😮Looking forward to next Sunday’s episode.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@rachaelghostcat8584]

Can't wait to see if you made it! I am so glad Twiggy is not looking out of the window when you go on those dangerous roads. OMG my anxiety!

[@MeandMonAmi]

She’s so oblivious to danger!

[@thorbjrnhellehaven5766]

I love watching your adventures, as well as all the techical stuff you touch on from time to time. I wouldn't mind more technical stuff, but I appreciate that some viewers ar more interested in seeing were you go, than how you get there. Maybe an idea to have a side chanel "Technically Mon Ami" where you can go more in details on technical stuff", and maybe maybe release reviews and tests over there, to let the main channel focus on your trips. I would enjoy some number crunching summaries of your trips, but I believe that could impact the ratings of your main channel. I think in depth technical videos could possibly benefit from their own channel. Testing batteries, reviewing accessories, testing other 'no permit vehichles". I would realy enjoy your review of Ligier Myli and other cars, because your deep extencive experience from owning the Ami, give a different and more interesting perspective to a review, than any regular car journalist. They tend to compare it to something its not intended to be. Just some thaughts; in the end it's your channel; and you know better what you want to do. ❤🙂☀️

[@MeandMonAmi]

We try and do that on Wednesdays but the problem is time..

[@treacleb4149]

Im sure you arrive safely, that is an amazing road, I said to my hubby if we go he has to drive 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

Good idea!

[@britishtechguru]

I would not be surprised to find something had overheated and the slow down was limp mode before it shut down to cool down.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I think heat played a part as slow down has never come that early

[@britishtechguru]

@@MeandMonAmi When the warranty is up and you're free to fiddle with the car more thoroughly I'd be tempted to mount permanently a couple of solar panels on the roof and a charge controller so the batteries can be charged on the fly.

[@slickmouse]

I was in bed with Beyonce the other day and she was asking how Mr Boo was getting on....didn't mention the other guy 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

She’s very selfish like that

[@slickmouse]

I know, she did ask how Elton was, so that was nice.

[@andrewrood9200]

i enjoy watching your videos and be watching more after my car accident last week

[@MeandMonAmi]

Oh no what happened?

[@andrewrood9200]

i was coming from work and i stopped at a junction when a black range rover went into the back of me at first i thought he had damaged my bumper but he had hit the tailgate @@MeandMonAmi

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@andrewrood9200 Oh no..

[@andrewrood9200]

I'm suppose to be getting my car valuation money this week also I start a new job next week

[@Giantdaz72]

All those crashes from the viaduct into the Kabin on Corrie didn't end the tram, so it doesn't always happen Tim 😂😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

True that!

[@jontallon73]

oh god I want an Ami, I want a Chihuahua and now i want to live in the South of France lol

[@Now4wheels]

😂 - it looks very inviting

[@AliWade1971]

Me too - although not the South of France (too hot for me).

[@MeandMonAmi]

Do you want to edit the videos too?;

[@jontallon73]

@@MeandMonAmi lol I'd be crap at that :-)

[@ceesthoen1738]

Oh dear… Can’t wait until next week!!

[@conorgraafpietermaritzburg3720]

You're the new Laurel &Hardy- great fun, keep it up 😂

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks

[@richardbas2948]

Hi Guy's, I am still impressed with your courage, to even try these trips! Those views are amazing though... However, I was thinking: If you would attach your flexible solar panels (with ducttape or something) on the roof, you can recharge the Bluëttie while you drive! Because you already use power of it for the 'carpoodle-screen' and maybe for other electrical applications(?)! And you will keep of the heat of from that blasting sun! (every little helps 😉)

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes the problem would be the camera on the roof and obscured vision

[@FRanceSource]

Well guys at least there are 3 charging stations in Sospel according to google maps. I think I'd have a heart attack worrying about charging.

[@MeandMonAmi]

We usually find one but..

[@bobbyrudki3851]

Almost guys almost, don’t worry we’ll all be sitting down for lunch next Sunday, until then I could think of worse places to be stuck. Enjoy the weather and the scenery and as always Stay Charged

[@simonclews]

Well, Tim, we've been away for a bit, and are now catching up. Just wondering, could you have called to try to change your lunch reservation so you could get a full charge in Sainte-Agnès before soldiering on? We laughed hearing the Logman of Alcatraz working away in the background whilst you were trying to charge Elton. We've been on that road, and I don't want to spoil it, but I'm guessing you made it to Sospel after all. Looking forward to the trip to Sospel Part Deux. All best to you both, and Twigs!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks Simon. A French lunch after 2pm..? We should have eaten in St Agnes but we’ve already done that restaurant!

[@SDBWhiteside]

@@MeandMonAmi in France range anxiety is matched by lunch anxiety!

[@MeandMonAmi]

@@SDBWhiteside it was the lunch that did it. If we’d stayed in St Agnes longer we’d have been fine but we were rushing..

[@simonclews]

Of course! Not thinking. I've been away too long. 🤔@@MeandMonAmi

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

Hi lads from Spain where it is a little cooler at 29° (our max for the day!) That road reminds me of the one from Cazorla to Arroyo Frío where we sometimes go for a winter holiday. You do like to put yourselves into stressful sitruations. I suppose you had no phone signal so that you could put lunch on the back burner until you arrived. You really should take your own advice and stay charged.

[@tootsieb11]

Well at least you are in the shade.... every cloud .... worst case scenario... can you phone for road side assitance or tow truck recovery? I'd be in meltdown by now... tempted to turn around and go back 😊

[@MeandMonAmi]

You can though I imagine it would take a while up there

[@stephenpurves767]

wife and i love your vidios and hope you got back safe look forwards to you next one .wife said any chance of a photo of you boys and the lovey dog thanks a great show love to you both.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Send us an email and we’ll send you one

[@stephenpurves767]

mr p 20 newstreet brixwoth northampton nn6 9dw/love you both

[@antoniopalmero4063]

Hi from Somerset 🇬🇧 .

[@MeandMonAmi]

Hello there!

[@davidmarshall5596]

Mister Me and Mister Boo and Elton and Twiggy!! Crikey that is some steep accent with gorgeous views😊❤ bet the tran rude was something in its day 😊😊 soòoo we await the upcoming vlog to see how things pan out🤔🤔great photography & editing Tim 💯👌stay well & even more importantly stay bloody charged 😀 🎉

[@MeandMonAmi]

Abso bloody lutely. I’d love to have ridden that tram. Amazing route

[@DonLaPierre-ho8ng]

Hey 👋 You 2 and Twiggs - I get what cha sayin about the kids going back to school 🎉🎉🎉

[@Hope2421]

Nearly a slip of the tonge! 39kms in the tank 😉🤣🤣

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’ve done that many times (which is funny given I’ve never had a tank!)

[@Hope2421]

@@MeandMonAmi That makes it even funnier 🤣🤣 👌🏼

[@mikeos1]

I was looking forward to this. I’m planning to visit Sospel, by train, in October. Does it get cold at that time of year?

[@Newton-Sacred-Cubit-Channel]

20/25 °

[@mikeos1]

@@Newton-Sacred-Cubit-Channel perfect.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’d take a jumper for early mornings and nights

[@WayneOnCars]

That mini was right up yr rear very annoying.waiting for the fiat topolino to come out in the U.K we live in London not have issues outside london has you cannot drive it on motorways.😀

[@MeandMonAmi]

Be great in London

[@daesland]

Still loving your videos. What is the name of the restaurant in sospel? We’re touring around on our electric bikes and are going to stay up there a couple of nights. Maybe someday we can all meet up on our travels. Daniel and Martin.

[@MeandMonAmi]

It’s in this weeks ep I can’t remember

[@daesland]

You produced a 24 minute episode about going to a particular restaurant and can’t remember the name of it lol. It must have been very stressful.

[@colinblick8946]

I couldn’t take the grief you lads put up with…… thank god I’ve a license an drive a diesel. I do feel your pain🫤🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼I’ll keep em crossed.

[@MeandMonAmi]

We do love Elton though

[@phonepower66]

Maybe play elton, “ rocket man “ by Elton ,could give Ami a boost .looking forward to next week .

[@MeandMonAmi]

We’d be copyright clotched!

[@alunhoskins4513]

Ooh…..the stress of it all! 😮 Hope things went well. A cliff hanger…on the side of a very large ‘hill’. Until next week, same time, same channel.

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed. Next week gets dafter charge wise

[@juliehampson9108]

My partner and i love watching your video's ,the soundtrack you use is amazing who is the female singer ?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Thanks it's the devil's sway

[@jackoneil3933]

Lol 10:25, The Hitchcockesque Weed-Eater man from Alcatraz makes a cameo appearance just like in a Hitchcock cliffhanger. BTW, yesterday, a friend whom I introduced to the channel sent me his first AMI sighting in Tbilisi Georgia: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGWae6t8mK-Lqbc

[@MeandMonAmi]

How brilliant and yes the tree man gets around

[@gdwlaw5549]

Brave lads

[@mjack1935]

stay charged! famous last words , never more right than today! whoever owns an ami feels with you guys. we hope the little elton makes it. and if he does not,.... you can just turn around any time and get recharged on the way down. we still think too much like gas guzzlers, ami is different.

[@EudesRJ]

Does the AMI have a OBD2 port? You could try to get a Bluetooth dongle to read the car/battery more pricier info and diagnostics from it. Maybe like teslabjorn does when reading the real status of the battery 🪫 when reviewing EVs

[@MeandMonAmi]

I think the reading on the dash is very accurate the problem came in the recent trip because we’d not accounted for having to go right back down to come back up

[@ioakimmakis9288]

well, time has come to check battery capacity left.

[@MeandMonAmi]

We knew that it was the amount of uphill that did for us

[@johnfiott]

What is the song?

[@MeandMonAmi]

Les figures by the devils sway

[@itsmetimmee]

Where can i buy my M&MA "Smuggling Chihuahuas" branded t-shirt?

[@MeandMonAmi]

On its way..

[@mandymorris3341]

Oops.. Have you seen the Uk car Ark Zero electric car? Its metal not plastic and cost £5995.Hope you managed to recharge safely.❤

[@MeandMonAmi]

Yes I have very interesting we’d love to test drive it!

[@gerhardk98]

Another cliffhanger 😮

[@MeandMonAmi]

Wasn’t going to be but…

[@almaknack9543]

Chapeau🎉

[@petefitzgerald3129]

Don't know if either of you watch the videos back with subtitles, but on this one threw up Monica for Monaco and viaduck for viaduct!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Sometimes we re subtitle the whole thing but it takes time and costs money

[@donaldlush2822]

In next week’s episode …. We Spend a Week Living in a Lay-by!!!!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed. Funny

[@Joe-KN4IFI]

Elton can do it !! 🌈

[@MeandMonAmi]

He can!

[@dlschgo]

Tow rope + Magnet. Hook onto a truck. Prayers for success.

[@theowink]

No a stick and a (electro)magnet ,that’s safer when the truck brakes

[@jackfinn2199]

That drop would had been even more terrifying if the car was right hand drive.

[@avidviewer1]

Thanks for another gripping episode. I hope you've got good personal liability cover. These cliffhanging endings of yours aren't good for my heart 😲🤣. Hopefully I'll be discharged from A&E in time for the next episode. Thanks again!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed!

[@robertmellor5808]

E, lad that needs to coil tha cable in a figure of eight lahk ya Ma did with ‘er washing’ line. No birds nests then

[@MeandMonAmi]

We had a thing to wind it round but got lazy

[@reinekewf7987]

why standing on the sign at 7:37 SAUF in german it is a request to drink booze ^^

[@almaknack9543]

Il ne marche pas !

[@mnh1192]

Wonderful facial expressions from the two of you as always!!!🙊 but on a serious note, to say you have no licence Tim, I personally (being a bit pathetic) think you do incredibly up the steep cliff roads we have round here….I even hate the run up to Eze 🤷🏻‍♂️🤣🤣. Hope we manage to catch up…M & L

[@MeandMonAmi]

Funnily enough we referenced you on the D22!

[@e-trippingwithadamgebbett8024]

Lunch Lost😥

[@MeandMonAmi]

Sadly

[@Jamienomore]

Such a pity, it was going Great until the Power Problem. I know how to fix that. Put Peddles on the Passanger Side and Mister Boo can Peddle it up hill, or maybe recharge the Battery. OK! I admit that was a bad idea. Ha! Ha! I wish the Tory Government would get kicked out soon so I can Renew my Passport.

[@MeandMonAmi]

I’ll see what I can do

[@FinflazodeTurroai]

Been watching you for a time. I now know why gas cars are so much better, LOL.

[@MeandMonAmi]

to be fair we do make it do some pretty extreme things. Around town we have zero range issues!

[@richardbas2948]

I agree! 😂😂

[@almaknack9543]

stomach ulcers!

[@MeandMonAmi]

Indeed

[@pattycakes5082]

Looks like EV's are a pain in the arse.

[@ziggarillo]

Wow a drop of 2/3 of a mile😅

[@MeandMonAmi]

At least in truth I think it’s almost double that

[@ziggarillo]

​@@MeandMonAmiif you could fall directly into the sea.

[@markw1413]

The money you've saved on petrol could go towards fixing your queen mum teeth.