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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 8m

it does now. congress has been rendered obsolete, courts support the king. rule of law no longer applies to the king

Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 41m

on some occasions, Maccas might be the wise choice.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 49m

Zeekr 7X hits Aussie roads
: • Over 2,500 orders
• 100+ families got theirs on day one
• 74% are new to EVs, 70% ditched Euro petrol cars
• 800V tech, 615km range, 3.8s 0–100
• Also powers your camping kettle, or fridge, or microwave, or postmixer #EV #ausev

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 2h

the Forth Reich just ensuring they have somewhere to go when it goes the way of the third Reich

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 2h

this is different, Floating "vertical" solar panels! i am assuming they rotate with wind direction? or just well fixed. i guess extra exposure to reflected sunlight will make a significant difference. and hail storm proof for all the solar haters. #solar www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/13/v...

Vertical floating PV plant comes online in Germany

Sinn Power has deployed a 1.8 MW vertical solar array on a quarry lake in the Bavarian municipality of Gilching. The company highlights the ecological benefits of the vertical system configuration and...

www.pv-magazine.com

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 3h

The ID. Buzz Pro is what happens when a Kombi eats a battery and discovers ambient lighting.
• 210kW RWD
• 5 or 7 seats
• Starts at $79,990 drive-away (85K for 7 seats)
• Packed with gear, tray tables, and more USB ports than friends
Available until Dec 31 or until everyone buys one,

Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 5h

EV adoption in Australia:
• 7% have owned one
• 22% are considering it
• Millennials (32%) and Gen Z (27%) are keen after they’ve Googled “fuel cost”
aInsurance quotes for EVs up 14% since 2024. Momentum’s building, seem the "fad" isn't fading. sorry EV haters.
zecar.com/reviews/rese...

Research Shows Australian EV Interest Accelerates Despite Cost and Charging Concerns

Youi’s latest data shows EV interest surging in Australia, led by younger drivers — but cost and charging access still slow widespread adoption.

zecar.com

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 5h

The Forbes solar project got federal approval in just 19 days. That’s faster the comments claiming wonts someone think of the agriculture!! 141MW of solar + 480MWh of battery = 24/7 power. Built on land so degraded, even weeds gave up. #solar #auspol .

reneweconomy.com.au/solar-batter...

reneweconomy.com.au

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 6h

Polestar 4 2026 update:
• Same price as last year
• New buttons (because touchscreens are hard for some)
• Optional massage seats, gold seatbelts, and a roof that changes tint like runps mango makeup
• Still no rear window. Because who needs to see behind them when the future’s ahead? #EV

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 6h

Fusion energy is interesting tech, but i still think its odd we are trying to create an artificial sun, when we have a real one, right here, every single day, no maintenance, no development costs, and safe..er. if you ignore the UV radiation part. www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/...

www.globaltimes.cn

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 21h

i love the sound of those, very distinctive.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 21h

yep, freedom of speech come with responsibilities. like consequences.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 23h

GAC is officially launching in Australia this November 🇦🇺 Leading the charge? The Aion V electric SUV ⚡ Mid-size, all-electric, and ready to shake up the EV scene.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

The JAECOO J5 BEV is set to launch early 2026, bringing 402km of electric range and rugged SUV vibes to Aussie roads. Compact, capable, and built for everyday adventure.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

i LOVE this new #Ev concept from "Stand out in a sea of sameness", but like the Cybertruck i guess, but knowing Mercedes, i know it will never be made. sad face

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 2d

A record 29% — nearly a third! — of all new cars purchased in California during July, August, and September were zero-emission vehicles.

DC may be fine with selling out American innovation to China, but California will keep charging ahead toward cleaner air for our communities.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

Our local provider at the time of install was essential energy. They would allow max 5kw of inverters to export. We have 20kw of inverters ao were ineligible to export or we pay negative prices during the day. So we opted to just not have a grid export connection

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

We have a small dam that when time and $$ allow we want to make into a natural pool creek setup. So sort of a mini hydro system. At moment the solar makes just enough to keep everything happy. Battery drains to about 80% overnight so doesn’t take long in the morning to top up.

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The Driven @thedriven.io · 2d

Most car owners don't think too much about the sort of tyres they use, but EV drivers have several reasons to care - noise, grip, weight handling and range.

Range, grip and silence: Why EV owners have to care about the tyres they use

Most car owners don't think too much about the sort of tyres they use, but EV drivers have several reasons to care - noise, grip, weight handling and range.

thedriven.io

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

yep, not at moment, waiting on new energy provider to swap us to new plan, and we also need electrician to activate the grid connection. we were intially only grid connected as a last resort backup, as feed in tarrif was not worth it, and in many cases would be paying to export.

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

happy with our Nuclear fusion radiation chart today. 880w/m2, sadly the batteries are full by 9 am, the cars are full, and the tool and machine batteries. so much of this free energy is wasted. (no feed in) and some will argue #solar cant provide enough.....

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

bugger, im going to have to find time nd $$ to get back and do a proper trip around WA

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

same coin. why we keep voting for it, then whinging is beyond me

Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

i am Assuming Australia's are for more #fusion energy means #solar right? we have shedloads of that! and with an inexhaustible supply. makes sense.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Once the butt of jokes, now a great hope: The race for fusion energy

The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.

www.abc.net.au

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Sydney EV @sydneyev.bsky.social · 1d

most trucking is logging trucks going into town, and the trucks heading out with finished timber products. other than that, most is local and tourist traffic

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