Probably. But also nearly 80% of car ownership families live in places with off street parking. Eg detached homes or townhouse style developments.
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Probably. But also nearly 80% of car ownership families live in places with off street parking. Eg detached homes or townhouse style developments.
Most studies are showing extra wear is really not that significant and the amount of particulate pollutants is still far less that a car that doesn’t have regen braking. Overall 83% less.
Some but not a significant amount. Problem with many of those studies do not compare to the most common vehicles on the roads, heavy Utes with soft fast wearing off road tyres.
The increase in tyre wear is only a few %. But overall it’s still a substantial decrease in particulate pollution from braking.
seems many who call others snowflakes are the ones afraid of diversity, or other people gender.
Mazda 6e arrives in Australia for testing: • Coupe-like electric sedan • Up to 552km WLTP range • Two battery options • Built in China with Changan • Showroom confirmation expected later this year, after the MX30, it better be a decent EV.
all cool and normal
New survey finds 62% of 18–24-year-olds feel anxious about refuelling. Fear of queues, pump errors, and public embarrassment top the list. not to mention the smell. EV drivers? They recharge at home every night—quietly, confidently, and without a servo in sight. #Evs for even less stress.
so the naz... sorry, anti immigr... sorry, anti high rate of immigration rally, as usual, based on BS, AUS net migration is down 37% on last year, which was already lower than the peak in... 2022. even them, half of immigration into Oz is temporary students. www.abs.gov.au/statistics/p...
Nio have approval to sell the Firefly here in Oz, youtu.be/SvVH0c3v6ZI?... they are alos now planning on bring other models to Australia with the Onvo mid size SUV confirmed! the SUV market is getting very busy in the #Ev space now!
Every, well, I'm sure most, have heard of, or used Abetterrouteplanner... rumours are Rivian is buying it
EVs have been shown to reduce urban temperatures. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...
that's interesting, i have heard road tunnels are so warm due to combustion engine heating...
not really. i do find it strange how the concern over EV and tyre wear is high on the agenda, but the most common cars on Aussie roads are SUVs, and Utes with off road fast wearing tyres, that never go off road.
also lowers exposure of the driver and passengers to that pollution as well.
EVs cut brake dust by 83% thanks to regenerative braking. That means cleaner air at pedestrian crossings, bus stops, and bike lanes. Exhaust pipes aren’t the only source, brakes matter too, even if they almost never wear out on an #EV Could this reshape how we measure urban pollution?
but cold panels work better! that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it. like that layer of snow,
warm jumpers and a fireplace far better than sweating and stinky and hot and humid. :P
Good Morning all. good news from Chery.. Chery E5 Emoda refresh Smaller battery (59kWh), same 430km range Motor tweak: 155kW / 288Nm 80kW DC fast charging, not the best, but ok, New trim names: Urban & Ultimate Full-size spare wheel (really) under $41K. still one of the cheapest SUV #Evs in OZ.
I don’t want winter to end. I like cold weather.
apparently there is a desktop and phone app version as well, so you dont need the P4 to play it!
DeCharge is rethinking EV charging: Community owned stations Real-time payments for property owners Blockchain + AI for smart pricing Solar-compatible and scalable Could this model thrive in Australia’s suburbs and rural towns? www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/d...
"With Australia’s transport emissions at a near-record high, the Productivity Commission is more worried about subsidies for electric vehicles that are just 1% of the cars on our roads, than it is about subsidies for enormous 4WDs that now dominate suburban streets." @richarddenniss.bsky.social
Oh no! the view of the wind farms literally just 700 mtrs away. also the wind farm is over 25 yrs old, still making power. great pub by the way.
Polestar now have an in car game, Geoguesser, and you can win a trip to Polestar HQ in Europe and a day on the track with a professional race drive! @stangorton.bsky.social how is your score going? www.arenaev.com/polestar_joi...
Every time i pee on the grass, it dies sometimes www.sustainability-times.com/energy/scien...
MG Motor is going all-in on electrification: • 13 new models in 2 years • BEVs, PHEVs, EREVs • MG4 launches Aug 29 • ¥10B investment in tech & production • Global push for cleaner transport
Zeekr 7X is officially approved in Australia: • 2,000kg towing • 450kW DC + 22kW AC charging • 480–615km range • V2L power output: 3.3kW • Starts at $57,900 Fast, functional, and finally here.
Anti-immigration march? No, Nazi’s are nazi’s. Attack & destroy Camp Sovereignty (est. ~20yrs ago) part of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander movement, acknowledging genocide, sovereignty & working towards treaty. Peacefully ✊🏾✌🏽 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
not sure on payback, probably near 10 years, haven't really calculated it yet, but in a rural area, the costs will always be higher as a grid connection alone could cost over $70K. our grid connection came in at $15K, so total cost of the system over the grid connection, not sure yet.
#solar farms and a vineyard? = 60% more Chardonnay. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Sweet sunset.
Thanks.
Our Sigenergy battery system and car charger are now live, 48kWh of storage fed by 20kw of solar in 2 arrays. 2x10kw inverters. Hence the 2 battery stacks.
accurate
that rock doesn't stand a chance
whats the Pizza index at? could be preparing to bomb another random place to end another war.
bidens fault.
3 new #EV's coming to Australia soon! and all 3 reasonably priced. the 2, the B10 and the Flaming fly. i really love the Firefly. love the looks and the interior design. youtu.be/SvVH0c3v6ZI?...
that's the irony, they want to tear down the government, remove laws, if that happened, they would be eaten alive, then demand the government step in to help.
i think he is being harboured by others with the same ideology, the ones who hate everything about the government, while living off government welfare, refuse to vote but argue and protest everything about government. while still using every our community provides while refusing to contribute...
he needs to retire. we need more younger generations in politics
well, the heath department is headed up by a junkie...
China Surpasses 2030 Renewable Energy Goals Years Ahead of Schedule* *while America eats paste and touches itself.
Good morning from Roofus and the family at the back fence in the snow this morning.
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I vaguely remember tweeting something like the country that effectively captures this free energy source at scale will rule the 21st century. whelp.
Even in these conditions, overcast and cold, our solar system is still making nearly 8kw of energy. This is why we sized the system to be as big as it is, to keep us powered even when we have a week of cloud.
The world has locked in 1.5 deg warming and now 2.0 deg. Now the USA essentially banning renewable energy and halting their renewables transition, have they helped or locked in 2.5 or high warming with all the costs and damage associated with it?
theaimn.net/climate-coun... “Climate Council offers to bring Littleproud up to speed on net zero.” Probably better chance of bringing pre schoolers up to speed on the laws of cold fusion. Isn’t it time we gave up trying this route and just keep the fossil burning LNP out of office? #auspol #ALMP
and good to see it can keep its LIDAR safe!
Finally got my solar panels cold enough to be as efficient as possible. L
With all the news on Tesla FSD now live in Australia, here is my video on the new Nissan LEAF and Riddara PH(EV) Ute coming to Oz. youtu.be/-YFrRJcV9OI?...
Great work here from @carbonbrief.org , debunking common myths about solar power. The reason that solar power makes so much sense is fundamental physics - it takes energy in its most useful form, as soon as it arrives on Earth, before it's "taxed" in entropy. Making use of it is a slam-dunk win.
supervised of course... Great vid and reactions.
i think maybe we need a change to secondary school education to include scientific literacy, and critical thinking skills. as well as basic financial literacy.
at his age, i demand he retires.
ah yes, the most efficient way to fill pot holes.
that really only works when you know how to research, think critically, and find factual peer reviewed sources.
unfortunately LNP seem to only be capable of repeating talking points from lobbyists and vested interests, and I'm sure some have ideological blocks as well.
thats good news, Bunning have been pretty pro active with EVs selling chargers and now all this along with all their solar they have on their stores, good to see, now only if other stores could follow their lead.
wont someone think of the commuters and costs to society with these rabble closing the roads! !11!!111!! oh wait..
I think they will have a PHEV reopen that will have a combustion gas maker up front and they just couldn’t be bothered making a different grill. Even though it would improve aero.
what would happen if that system were to change?
wow, someone who can see directly into the inner working of every cell! even through the cell walls!
i think this is the failing of the US democracy, you don't vote for who you want, you vote against who you don't. no real choice of candidates at all. 2 party system isn't democracy.
Volvo ES90 now available to order in Australia • 245kW rear motor, 554km WLTP range • 800V architecture, 300km in 10min • $88,880 Plus / $107,990 Ultra • Massaging seats, Dolby Atmos, LiDAR safety • Cargo: 424L rear + 22L frunk + 733L seats down, dont fill it with liquids to test. (snifs polestar)
asking the big life changing questions i am :P
Mazda 6e might finally bring Mazda back to the EV game in Australia • 180–190kW rear motor • 68.8kWh & 80kWh battery options • Up to 552km range • Charging up to 165kW • SUV version (EZ-60) may follow as CX-5e Mazda’s thinking about it. We’re thinking: it’s about bloody time. (based on Deepal)
oh no, not going to into landfill, what will they anti ev folks argue with now!
If you do something for shits and giggles, What’s a good shit to giggle ratio? Is a 10 to 1 good? 10 giggles to 1 shit?
So sad seeing the conga line of suckers praising him for everything even tying his shoe laces!
“I have the right to do anything I want to do! I’m the president of the United States” A rather disturbing and dangerous comment. How are the American people seemingly happy with this?
Leapmotor B10 spotted in Australia: • Launching October 2025 • 67.1kWh battery, 418km range • 132kW & 160kW motor options • 800V architecture, REEV version coming • Expected price: under $45K It’s the EV that might just out-value the Atto 3. Pics from Carexpert.com.au check em out for full story
BYD Atto 2 is coming to Australia: • Launching late 2025 • Expected pricing: ~$31K–$36K • 344–420km range, 130–150kW motors • Faux leather, panoramic roof, ADAS suite • Smaller than Atto 3, but big on value It’s the small SUV that might start a price war.
Fighting the good fight
Australia’s grid gets a long-overdue upgrade: • New access standards start Aug 21 • Faster connections for solar, wind, batteries • Designed to handle AI data centres + triple renewables by 2030 • Supports inverter-based tech + HVDC links
An acre producing 80% crop yield and 50% solar output delivers 130% productivity. The same plot of land will be 30% more productive when crops and solar are combined—a game-changing proposition for farmers seeking economic sustainability. #AgPV #EnergySky www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/20/c...
as one study suggested, renewable energy investment by the government returned $4 for every $1 invested. sadly yet another policy of the current administration that will seriously hurt the Us into the renewable future.
Skoda’s Elroq EV lands in Australia: • 529km range, 210kW, 82kWh battery • 0–100 in 6.6s, 135kW fast charging • Priced from $54,990 • First model with Skoda’s new design language • Future flagship “SpaceBEV” coming in 2026 It’s the Czech SUV that makes petrol look prehistoric.
Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia: • RWD, Long Range, AWD Performance • Up to 615km range, 450kW DC charging • Swedish design, luxury tech, OTA updates • First 1,000 buyers get free charger, cables, colours + 7-year warranty It’s the SUV that makes petrol look prehistoric.
phrase of the day. "Boot, dust and Moist"
Futurama nailed it.
#Mercedes just broke the 24 hr #EV distance record covering 5479 km, in a single day. who said Evs are no good for long trips!
yep.
yep, sadly we are.
Apparently being against genocide, and calling for peace in Palestine is radical and undermines social cohesion. But feeding anti-science, anti-government sentiments that end up in 'sovereign citizens' killing police officers is a totes OK business model. Fuck You Murdoch and SkyNews Australia
Mitsubishi & EVHACS unveil the world’s first heat pump + EV charger combo: • 7.4kW & 22kW options • Smart load balancing • One install, one power connection • Heating, cooling & charging in one unit Perfect for Australia, where AC units are more common than kettles. #EV #aircon
no, we do have a grid connection backup. we do work from home and run servers and other essential computer equipment 24hrs a day, so need the decent solar, and big storage, (as well as 2 EVs) hopefully we will never need the grid connection with this setup. but just in case, its connected.
we have set our gateway to zero export, the feed in tariff offered is insulting. considering the cost to buy it back. se we would rather use it ourselves and not bother with feed in at all, not worth the $0.01 or $0.03 they offered. though we might look at Amber again.
University of Michigan study finds EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions even in coal heavy regions. 70% less CO₂ than petrol• 60% less than hybrids, 30% less than plug-in hybrids • Every US county, same result techxplore.com/news/2025-08...
once can hope. they seme to going for the Toyota market of seeing cars as simply whitegoods on wheels.
i see you missed the stories last week about how Ev sales hit another record last month.
Leapmotor teams up with Irmscher to spice up the C10: • 250-unit i C10 launching in Europe • Dual-motor AWD, 436kW, 0–100 in 4s • 81.9kWh battery, 800V architecture • Sporty styling, German flair • No Aussie launch confirmed—yet
it is, sadly our feed in is limited to just 5Kw, and at a rate so low its not worth it, so we have set our inverters and gateway to zero export. so hence the biggest battery we could get unde rthe rebates, and with 2 Evs to keep filled. should be more than plenty, even in mid winter on cloudy days
Our solar system got commissioned today!, end of winter, once up and connected, producing 18Kw of Solar energy, filled the 48kWh battery from half to full in 1.5 hours...
it would work in OZ IF fuel taxes pay for roads, they dont unfortunately and havnt since 1992.
Diesel-powered mining vehicles account for anywhere from 30-80% of direct emissions at a mine site. Good news: The electrification of mining is possible. Look at this monster: Liebherr's T264 battery electric haul truck is higher than a house, weighs 176 tonnes and has a payload of 240 tonnes.
