Sentry Mode Makes Tesla An Armored Van
Smile, You’re on Candid Camera!
Author: David Waterworth
Electric Vehicles Getting Ready To Rocket In Australia
The Australian EV Council (EVC) has moved its reporting schedule from once a year to twice a year. The EV landscape is changing so fast that they need to report more often. The current report highlights that more EVs have been sold in the Australian vehicle market in the last … [continued]
The Coming End of an Aussie Pastime
Along with the backyard Barbie and the cricket set, the next most common pastime for the Aussie male (and some of our lady friends) is to take time lying under the old Holden or Ford. Many a householder has a car on blocks, in the shed, under the house (most … [continued]
Liberal Politicians Squabble As Australia Burns
Two political leaders, two opposite reactions to the IPCC report — and they are from the same party. Matt Kean, the energy and environment minister in the Liberal (Conservative) state of New South Wales (NSF), is giving his federal government colleagues an ultimatum — lead, follow, or get out of … [continued]
Hydrogen — For Cars, No; For Steel, Yes
The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland is Queensland’s peak automotive body, and I was both amazed and amused that there is an altercation going on in their “Your Say” section about hydrogen fueled cars. The first writer is pleased that the magazine is providing balance to the “hype” around electric … [continued]
How to Make a Small Fortune
Start with a large one and invest in outdated and socially repugnant technology. Australia’s largest generator and largest emitter, AGL, is finding itself in hot water. It has recently announced a $2 billion loss for the 2021–2022 financial year that was caused by clinging to coal and delaying the switch … [continued]
Scootin’ in Australia
The kid from over the road is here again. He is bouncing up and down because he has a new scooter. He is 62 years old. He has just got a Dragon Raptor — an upgrade from his old Kaabo Skywalker. The Kaboo wouldn’t get his saggy old body up … [continued]
Contradictory Headlines Show Fossil Fuel Market Confusion
It surely must be turmoil in the fossil fuel future predictions industry. Huge variations can be found in expectations of demand and supply. A recent newsletter from mining.com had the following headlines, all in the one issue of its energy news digest. My head is spinning. US push for green … [continued]
EVs and the Visually Impaired
I have a daughter who was diagnosed with Stargardts macular dystrophy at the age of 22. She is gradually losing her sight. At the moment, she walks with a cane and still has some peripheral vision. With all of the discussion around how quiet EVs are, I asked her what … [continued]
Australia’s Big 4 Banks To Stop Lending To Thermal Coal Mining & Coal Fired Power…
Murdoch is upset — the major Australian banks will no longer lend money to the big carbon emitters. His flagship “Australian” newspaper carries this headline front and centre in its weekend finance edition: “Foreign Funding for Fossil Fuels.” The Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, Westpac, and National Australia Bank (NAB) are closing … [continued]
