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The People’s National Congress (PNC) Party has recorded a first MP in the 2022 National Election, after Sitting Pomio MP Elias Kapavore, was declared at 2:30 PM this afternoon. Elias Kapavore Mr Kapavore was declared by the Returning Officer John Liskia as the member elect for Pomio after the 55th primary count. Mr. Kapavore polled 11, 949 votes, which was 270 votes more than the absolute majority of 11,679 votes. Coming in second was National Alliance party candidate Benedict Tati, who managed to poll 5,761 votes. After his declaration Mr. Kapavore thanked the people of Pomio for having trust in him, to be their leader  again in the next five years. Mr Kapavore also says that he is now the leader of Pomio District, and everyone must stand united and work, and there should be no more competition and division. Next :  PNG Elections : Manasseh Makiba wins Margarima Open Seat

Heated seat belts are being claimed as another way to increase the range of electric vehicles, writes Brian Byrne. The issue is being promoted by the automotive components developer ZF, who say that in cold weather their use could add 15pc to an EV’s range. It is well established that heated seats are the best way to stay warm in an electric car, allowing less dependence on the normal heating-ventilation system which is a bigger draw on the battery system. The ZF heated seat belt is marginally thicker than the standard ones in use, with integrated heating elements in the fabric. No changes to the other elements of the seat belt system are required. So far, no car company has been named as a customer — but it’s not so long ago that heated seats were unknown in temperate markets like Ireland, now we almost expect them. So they’ll come, you can bet your winter jacket on it.