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Carbon Brief Analysis: UK’s #EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total
https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uks-ev-drivers…

Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief analysis reveals the nation’s EV drivers are saving more than £1,100 a year in fuel costs, compared with running a petrol car.

"EV Myth Busted: No, They're Not 'Dirtier' Than Gas Cars, Even If You Use Fossil Fuel Power"
#EV #ElectricVehicles

RE: #EV bidirectional c…

I want to be able to "add about 250 miles (400 km) of range in 5 minutes." That would be neat.
#CarCharger #EV #Transportation

Exposing The Solid State Donut Battery. It's Over. by Ziroth
#ev

GM's Hummer X EV concept looks like it was built from LEGO bricks.
#Cars #EV

Mijn eerste EV aangeschaft, relatief duur cq veel geld, maar afgenomen range anxiety, breed laadnetwerk en toegenomen benzineprijzen maakten de keuze voor EV eenvoudig ivm fossiel.
#EV #Hyundai #Inster…

"EV charging to generate £15.5bn for UK economy by 2035, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

One in four cars sold globally is now electric. Penetration in the U.S., however, still hovers just around 10%
#ev

EVs are getting more affordable worldwide — except in the U.S.
The U.S. is impaired by a lack of supportive policy and subsidies, the unavailability of affordable Chinese models, and a preference for big cars.

RE: #ev

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Evinha:
🎵 Esperar Pra Ver
#Evinha
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I no longer remember who it was but thanks for the electroverse recommendations for #EV driving in Scotland - may be the easiest app I've ever used to charge rental EV cars (and I've tried a lot!)
It's also remarkable how many chargers there are now in Scotland - even at remote Ardnamurchan Point
#TheTimesTheyAreAChanging

"Bangladesh unveils sweeping EV incentives to cut emissions and pollution"
#Bangladesh #EV #ElectricVehicles

Bangladesh unveils sweeping EV incentives to cut emissions and pollution
In an unprecedented move, Bangladesh has upended its previous policy of heavily taxing electric vehicles (EVs) and promoting fossil-fuel-run transport. While placing the tax and tariff proposals for the next fiscal year starting on July 1, finance minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, in his budget speech in the parliament on June 11, unveiled a set […]

Mijn eerste auto met een stopcontact 😃
#hyundayinster #ev #V2L

The garage charged our EV before I picked it up after the service.
You don't get that with petrol cars.
#ev

Hey so where do I get 6/3 copper wire for a reasonable price? I need at least 50ft, but it looks like it's going to cost more than the EV charger I want to get. #EV #DIY #Electrical

"Amazon surpasses 50,000 electric vans across its global network"
#Amazon #EV #ElectricVehicles

Amazon surpasses 50,000 electric vans across its global network
Confirmed this week, the milestone puts Amazon over halfway towards its goal of deploying 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030.

Ireland to introduce a new scrappage scheme:
€5,000 on top of the existing €3,500 #EV purchase grant, for scrapping diesel and petrol cars over 13 years old.
65% earmarked for people living outside the major cities
https://www…

"Petrol drivers paid £175 more than EV owners due to oil crisis, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

An excellent map of German #EV charging points that builds on the EU’s #AFIR requirement for operators of public EV charging points to share relevant data, such as location 📍, availability🚦, power level⚡️ and ad hoc pricing.

Adhoc Ladekarte Deutschland
Öffentliche Karte aller Ladepunkte in Deutschland — powered by OB7.com

RE: #EV

Yet ANOTHER way going green helps communities. Using EV Bus batteries to meet/shift summer power demands
#Green #ClimateChange #EV
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/electric-school-buses-tapped-shore-up-fragile-us-power-grids-during-summer-heat-2026-07-03/

"Hitting EV targets could save EU €12bn a year, analysis finds"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #EU #EuropeanUnion

Nice to see these tools emerging, based on the mandatory public #EV charging data sharing. Enabled by a technical detail of Europe’s charging regulation #AFIR, this delivers useable insights for EV drivers, who’ll hopefully vote with their 🔌

Hocsy - Find the best ad-hoc price near you
Hocsy, the ad-hoc price comparison – discover the best prices and charge without registration or subscription

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #MiddayShow
Evidence:
🎵 Better You
#Evidence
https://pfcuttin.bandcamp.com/track/evidence-better-you

A project by the TSO and major DSO in Baden-Württemberg aims to investigate the flexibility of EVs without smart meters. Participants with an EV and without a smart meter (i.e. 97% of German households) are wanted:
https://ladeflexbw.de/home

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Evinha:
🎵 Esperar Pra Ver
#Evinha
https://charlesj.bandcamp.com/track/evinha-esperar-pra-ver-charles-j-rework
https://open.spotify.com/track/5MlrBIIbUYw0Nj1TEHWhmX

RE: #EV

"Europe failing to drive faster corporate EV adoption, analysis finds"
#Europe #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

On the higher purchase price of an #EV, but lower running costs: “It’s very difficult for people to wrap their head around, ‘Hey, if I spend this $55,000, I might over time save’,” said Drury. “It requires a bit more math than most people want to go through.”

Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning over US consumers
High gas prices are driving EV growth in other parts of the world — but American drivers are favoring hybrids.

Germany’s used #EV market is gaining momentum: "between January–April 2025 and January–April 2026, used BEV registrations rose by 77%"
https://theicct.org/publication/europe

"Electric cars are starting to take over the world"
#Cars #Vehicles #EV #ElectricVehicles

Electric cars are starting to take over the world
Despite sluggish EV sales in the U.S., it’s full steam ahead for electric vehicles in most other regions.

"Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe"
#Europe #Recycling #EV #ElectricVehicles

Recycling of electric vehicle batteries needs to be improved in Europe
Electric vehicle batteries depend on many critical metals, and their recycling must be made as efficient as possible in Europe. A new research report examines the key challenges and new opportunities that either hinder or enable improved battery recycling in Europe. The study, conducted by the Environmental Policy Research Group at the University of Eastern Finland, highlights the importance of European battery and automotive industry stakeholders and the need for stronger corporate cooperation…

A question for my #FediScot friends: if you were to shortly be driving around Scotland (specifically western Highlands) in an #EV - what apps and maps would you use to find and load up at public chargers?
#AskFedi #Scotland

Of course the first Chinese EV coming in to Canada is some high end expensive monster.
Maybe Carney can afford one.
Call me when the $CAD15,000 car shows up.
#carneyCon #EV #fakecapitalism #endfossilfuels #climateChaos

"From EVs to climate adaptation: 10 green policies the next Prime Minister will need to clarify"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV

From EVs to climate adaptation: 10 green policies the next Prime Minister will need to clarify
The UK is set to appoint its seventh Prime Minister in just ten years, and there is a mounting to-do list sitting in the in-tray at Number 10. Here, edie analyses what green policies still need sorting out when the next Prime Minister is announced.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #6Musics00sForever
Eve:
🎵 Who's That Girl?
#Eve
https://djnikosd.bandcamp.com/track/eve-whos-that-girl-nikos-d-transition-128-108-128
https://open.spotify.com/track/3uVE5vLKkigiWBOQEgmdDk

"Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift"
#Australia #EV #ElectricVehicles

Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift
Australia stopped keeping detailed data on its vehicle fleet after the domestic car industry ended. That’s becoming an issue.

Impressive real-world numbers of EDF 🇫🇷 (with its smart charging subsidiary DREEV) for charging a fleet of electric waste collection trucks:
10 MWh of charging for 10 trucks, at a cost of minus €129, by collecting otherwise wasted energy and providing grid support
#EV #Flexibility

"On-street EV charging in UK is postcode lottery as drivers face council objections"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

I like the sound of the Slate truck but I still think that a used Ioniq 5 is the better deal.
#EV #Cars #Slate

"Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions"
#EV #ElectricVehicles
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Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.

"One in three new UK cars now fully electric, says SMMT"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

One in three new UK cars now fully electric, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published new figures showing that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 30% of new car registrations in the UK in June.

"Treasury rejected ministers’ plan to cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Some really interesting electric power math here for #BCFerries upcoming large transitional hybrid-to-full electric ferries. They will be known as the “Summit” class. 2100 passengers and crew, almost 400 cars. These are big ships.
Equivalent to the biggest Spirit Class between Victoria and Tsawwassen. So would be replacing the last of the 1970s Queens and possibly one of the Spirit or Coastal ships? We’ll see.
Anyway: They will initially have 10Megawatt Hours (MWh) of battery capacity as hybrid diesel/electric which is interesting, not natural gas like some of the other recent hybrids. (Which always felt like a stupid political decision to show off LNG, not a sound engineering decision)
They will then, once docks are upgraded for electric charging, be refit with 60MWh of batteries (total 70MWh) to “enable 2 hours of emissions free sailing”. In distance terms, that’s the one-way sailing time between Duke Point Terminal in Nanaimo and Tsawwassen in Vancouver, about 40 nautical miles (74km).
For comparison, my Kona EV car has a 65kilowatt hour battery… 1000x less capacity!.. giving a range of 450km.
That’s a very heavy ship!!🛳️
It’s a pretty tight capacity window considering the major routes are all between 1.5hrs and 2hrs. But they could be being conservative in the press release, indicating they would comfortably fit those timelines, or they will be still using hybrid power and shore docking ports to augment and ensure they have adequate power. They will always need lots of reserve and backup for safety.
I also imagine in the 30-60 year lifetime of the ships, we could see the energy density of batteries in general increase, so a refit in 2040 or 2050 could replace 70MWh with 100 or 140MWh in the same physical space.
What seems sure though is that B.C. Ferries is going to have some, if not the, largest fully electric capable ferries in the world. That’s a good thing.
First ship of 4 will arrive from China in 2029. Last of the class arrives in 2031. So hopefully we get our first ride in 2030! Looking forward to it!
#bcferries #ev #electric #transportation #bcpoli #ferry #boats #ships #battery

"Over £33m invested in workplace EV charging since 2016, says study"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Over £33m invested in workplace EV charging since 2016, says study
According to research from van rental company Dawsongroup, Government funding for electric vehicle (EV) workplace charging points almost totalled £34m over the past decade.

"UK EV charging network surpasses 120,000"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Vehicles #EV

"How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs"
#Europe #Cars #EV #ElectricVehicles

How Europe’s EV makers shrank their product to challenge the bloated SUVs
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions

"Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief analysis reveals the nation’s EV drivers are saving more than £1,100 a year in fuel costs, compared with running a petrol car.

"EV Popularity in China Accounts for 262,000 Fewer Deaths from Air Pollution"
#China #EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars

EV Popularity in China Accounts for 262,000 Fewer Deaths from Air Pollution
The results were a 23.8% reduction in PM2.5, and a 30% reduction in carbon monoxide, resulting in some 320,000 fewer deaths.

Corvus is a Norwegian company.
They do big marine batteries!
#BCFerries #bcferries #ev #electric #transportation #bcpoli #ferry #boats #ships #battery

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #NickGrimshaw
Eve:
🎵 Who's That Girl?
#Eve
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https://open.spotify.com/track/3uVE5vLKkigiWBOQEgmdDk

"Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

in all the #pandemicpond and #poolproject shenanigans since 2021, there has been one tool that has played a massive role in making it both possible, and fun.
This utility trailer is the best car-thing I have ever bought!
Is the Kona EV rated for towing. No.
Did putting a trailer hitch on void the warranty? Not officially 😝 and its well past now.
This thing has been so damn handy! From cross country camping trips to hauling 400kg of rocks, it's done it all!
New toy rented today! Welcome Tony the Trencher Machine to the party!
(I rented the metal ramps too.
theyre not cheap to buy)
#backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

One last thing!
The word on the water is that the first of the “Island” class small hybrid ferries will be going all-electric on the Gabriola route! There are two ships on that route, twins, they are rebuilding the docks now to get them ready for charging!
The ferries themselves are already VERY quiet. Will I take a trip to Gabriola Island just to ride the first fully electric, non-cable, ferries in B.C.! Absolutely!
Project updates for Gabriola/Nanaimo docks: #BCFerries #bcferries #ev #electric #transportation #bcpoli #ferry #boats #ships #battery

Here is the B.C. Ferries web page about the “New Major Vessels” project. (There was stupid controversy because “omg not China” but that has died down now thankfully)
They want up to 7 (which makes sense… to be able to retire all the Queens and add one for new capacity), they asked for 5, they got 4 approved to be built by 2031. The most interesting graphic is this age graphic showing the age of ships on the major routes. Eventually, these ships WILL have to be replaced, regardless of political footballs…
#BCFerries #bcferries #ev #electric #transportation #bcpoli #ferry #boats #ships #battery

"Four reasons electric vehicle targets shouldn’t be weakened"
#EV #ElectricVehicles #Cars #Vehicles

Four reasons electric vehicle targets shouldn’t be weakened
A target reduction from 80% to 50% or 60% takes pressure off government and manufacturers to address them.

Just had an unpleasant road encounter with an angry male driver and laughing female companion. They were driving a large black 4dr truck towing a boat and carrying various other water things on the roof.
I was stopped at a light, windows open, in the right lane, driving my Kona EV. They pull up beside me and the lady looks down at me and smirks. I hear “powersucker!”
The light turns green and he guns it, attempting to drown me in his black smoke. So I accelerate away from him.
No way I was going to let him try to cut me off with his boat and both of us end up piled into a telephone pole.
After leaving him far behind, I turn left a kilometre up the road, and as I make my turn, he passes me on the right, pedal to the metal again, deafening roar.
Some people are deeply troubled, especially when they get behind the wheel. Our society is so broken right now and so much of it revolves around cars, trucks, oil and ignorance.
#entitlement #endfossilfuels #ev #cars #roadrage #idiocy

"Congress Wants You To Pay $130 A Year Just To Drive An Electric Car"
#US #USA #America #EV

Here's the overview. 😝
#pandemicpond #poolproject #backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #LaurenLaverne
Evinha:
🎵 Esperar Pra Ver
#Evinha
https://charlesj.bandcamp.com/track/evinha-esperar-pra-ver-charles-j-rework
https://open.spotify.com/track/5MlrBIIbUYw0Nj1TEHWhmX

well that was one of the best $112 I have ever spent for 3 hours of labour! Got it back just under the 4 hour-wire!
The backyard is a bit of a disaster again!
But it's all part of the process.
If I can get ahold of an electrician and plumber reasonably soon then the trench will disappear fast.
I will need to hand dig some parts that were too tight for the trencher, and make sure the whole thing is down 18" minimum but I'd say that thing just saved me 15 solid hours of digging!
#pandemicpond #poolproject #backyardProject #diy #tools #cars #ev #trailer

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #NickGrimshaw
Eve:
🎵 Who's That Girl?
#Eve
https://djnikosd.bandcamp.com/track/eve-whos-that-girl-nikos-d-transition-128-108-128
https://open.spotify.com/track/3uVE5vLKkigiWBOQEgmdDk

My Grade 12 Chemistry teacher, in 1995, had us all do projects where we had to figure out and test different chemical mixtures to make a battery. He said he thought it would be the most important technology in future.
Boy were you right Dr. Peterson.
Too bad I sucked at math. 😂
#battery #cars #chemistry #EV

On the Alberni Valley news website. I like their headline better than the title I originally had. : )
"EVs are war-proof and help cut cost of living says owner”
#EV #Electric #Car #CostOfLiving #Canada #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #EndFossilFuels
https://albernivalleynews.com/2026/06/26/letter-evs-are-war-proof-and-help-cut-cost-of-living-says-owner/

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #LaurenLaverne
Everything but the Girl vs Soul Vision:
🎵 Tracey In My Room
#EverythingbuttheGirlvsSoulVision
https://ianabram.bandcamp.com/track/everything-but-the-girl-tracey-in-my-room-ian-abram-edit
https://open.spotify.com/track/24CPgzN3cQKzDii4P9edCV

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #HuwStephens
Eve:
🎵 Who's That Girl?
#Eve
https://djnikosd.bandcamp.com/track/eve-whos-that-girl-nikos-d-transition-128-108-128
https://open.spotify.com/track/3uVE5vLKkigiWBOQEgmdDk