These are the signs that met us as we started our wedding anniversary stay at Rice’s Log Cabins in the Bunya Mountains. The dingo notice was on the fridge in the cabin. The wild dog notice was at the beginning of the nature walks in the national park. Although we … [continued]
Despite the forecast of rain and an occasional brief shower, hundreds of people visited the Earth Day Electric Vehicle Expo in Brisbane on the weekend for Earth Day Down Under. Ably organized by Solar Citizens and supported by the Queensland branches of Australian Electric Vehicles and Tesla Owners Club of … [continued]
It would be easy to think that all the Teslas are being bought by young techno nerds. But it is surprising to find the number of grandparents who are investing in the future of their grandchildren, and also just having fun. Sometimes grandma wants to drive, fast. Whatever their reason … [continued]
As adapted from Green Envy Racing, with permission. Thank goodness the horses were too slow! Eva Hakansson has always been interested in bikes, and power, and speed — on a hyperfast electric vehicle. And the feeling of power and speed is actually much more intense in complete silence. But for … [continued]
One of the benefits for Electrical Vehicle Owners in Australia is that we can see what is coming. Will that make it easier? Probably not. But for some it means they can be prepared. A few years ago, EV websites were full of photos of Superchargers in Europe and the … [continued]
Glenn and Sue Hazeldine are very happily married and living at the Vantage Dawn apartment tower in Benowa, Queensland, Australia. However, Sue feels like she has been sharing her husband with someone else. Glenn has been obsessed with Elon Musk for years. Every bit of information and story that Glen … [continued]
A recent report in Nature not only highlighted the need for greening the building blocks of our civilization, but also made some strong suggestions for how to do so. “Cement and steel are essential ingredients of buildings, cars, dams, bridges and skyscrapers. But these industries are among the dirtiest on … [continued]
It wasn’t that long ago that China was referred to as the sleeping giant. That giant has been awake for a while now and has become the manufacturing center of the world. China has also become a major global leader in solar installations and other forms of renewable energy. Now … [continued]
According to a recent article from UK energy forecasters — Rethink Energy — 2021 annual installations of global wind capacity (both onshore and offshore) of 93 gigawatts (GW) puts the world on track with the targets defined by GWEC to reach the renewable energy capacity levels required to limit climate … [continued]
By Vicki Batty and David Waterworth Charging spaces need to be made accessible for people with impaired mobility. Electric vehicles are much better for people who are less mobile or who use a walking stick, walking frame, or wheelchair. As EVs increase in use, we need to make at least … [continued]
