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Travelling Poetry Bag
@poetrybag.bsky.social
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I am an enthusiastic EV convert passionate about sustainability and the future of clean energy. I follow developments in electric vehicles and eco-friendly technologies, and Call of Cthulhu TTRPG!
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Another excellent charge with @gridserve.bsky.social this time on the southbound M3 at Winchester Services - super-fast and acceptable fee at a decent price for 25 minutes
#EV #EVcharging #Gridserve #Winchester
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Announcing Call of Cthulhu Live - five city tour of the UK in May-June 2025!

Register for Presale Tickets at the link:
www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/call-o...
First time with the #Applegreen #EV #EVcharging at Fleet Services southbound on the M3. Usual Applegreen quality and reliability and using @octopus.energy Electroverse card - quick and easy!
Ran a hugely enjoyable @chaosium.bsky.social #CallOfCthulhu #ttrpg evening with four new investigators in the excellent #HammersmithHaunting by @katclay.bsky.social (some content blurred to avoid spoilers!). And big thanks to @miskatonicplayhouse.com for their Youtube videos for inspiration!
Busy in #Bristol today using the #Revive / #Genie network, but as usual the #CoWheels car is dumped in the wrong place taking up the rapid charger space but not charging... #EV #EVcharging
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We've been in our money pit for 3 months. Glass has smashed, smoke's filled the house, rats have chewed cables, we've been spending almost £30 a day for electric, and Flaviana's finished all the chocolate. But hey, at least the chickens are happy.

Here's our big update! 🏡

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Running costs, nightmares, upgrades and future plans: House update, January 2025
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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Winter EV range tests are in! ❄️ Polestar 3 leads with 94.82% WLTP retention (531 km). Tesla Model 3 LR disappoints with a 24.39% drop, hitting 530.8 km. Chinese EVs like BYD & Lotus shine, while Peugeot E-3008 struggles with a 31.96% loss. Some EVs handle winter better than others! #EV #WinterRange
The top electric cars in this winter range test will surprise you
The latest 2025 electric vehicle winter driving test results are out, and there are quite a few EV models that...
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Like my other New Year traditions of detoxing after Christmas and sobbing as I look at bank statements, here's my usual round-up of how I found UK EV rapid charging infrastructure in 2024.

Were they reliable? Expensive? Broken?! (Hi, Shell!) 👋

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The good, the bad, and the pricey: UK EV charging infrastructure in 2024
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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New #Instavolt Winchester Superhub coming in March 2025 with 44 160kW chargers powered by #renewables - looking forward to trying it! #EV #EVcharging
I'm all for #CarSharing schemes, but if the #CoWheels users can't park considerately then all #EV drivers look stupid!
#EVcharging #Revive #Genie #Bristol
Another great video from @tillathenun.bsky.social
The in-built journey planner on my #Citroen #e-C4 is pretty good and like #Google it seems to use a predictive analysis to send me to chargers off the motorway network (I assume as more likely to be available) #EV #EVcharging
Tesla is considered the gold standard when it comes to impromptu route planning, but what about EVs with Google OS? I take a Polestar 2 on a long journey to see whether it's just as stress free as a Tesla.

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A long(ish) journey using Google Maps in the Polestar 2. How easy is it?
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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Back at a #PodPoint destination charger in #London this week. The new 2m (shortish) #Type2 #ChargingCable from #EVcables is fab - lightweight and no dragging on the dirty floor - lovely experience!
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Interesting issue with #PodPoint and my #Citroen #e-C4 with the keyless remote - connect the charger, start charging on the app, confirm and off it goes. Walk near the car again and the keyless unlocks the car, charger stops and needs re-confirming on the app! #Keyless disabled for next time...
As a recent buyer of a 2024 Citroen e-C4, I often get emails from #Citroen and #Stellantis - this one last night promotes a £329 per month #PCH but I click through and see £468! #MustDoBetter
A 10 year old #Mercedes 1.6 petrol who thinks its fine to park here at Heston Services M4. Doesn't seem to be plugged in, funnily enough...
#EV #HestonServices
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We've had electric trains for over 140 years. They need power in the rails, or from overhead power lines. Until now.
Imogen Bhogal presents, the battery electric train:
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Onboard the UK's First Battery Electric Train!
YouTube video by Everything Electric Show
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First time using this #ShellRecharge on the #A34 #Burghclere and compatible with #OctopusElectroverse card which is good to know - I hadn't twigged that #Shell accept #OctopusElectroverse 👍
Great video @tillathenun.bsky.social, and kudos to @sainsburys.bsky.social for the investment. I can understand the cost to the customer given the capital investment and other costs involved - @sainsburys.bsky.social need to recoup to grow each year going forward, but it will come down in time...
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Up until now, supermarket charging in the UK has been lacklustre. Enter Sainsbury's to shake things up a bit with Smart Charge.

I talk to their Product Director to find out the challenges in making hubs, why they chose Kempower kit... and yes, we tackle the price issue too!

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Supermarket charging with Smart Charge: a tour and a chat with Sainsbury's
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
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Normally impressed with the #Applegreen #EV chargers but today I only got 47.2kW max in a fairly empty hub… Still okay to get back to 80% and always a nice environment with no faults 👍