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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Servus Georg! Been keeping a low profile, lots going on atm, but health wise can't complain. Hope you are well.

George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

And all driven at (near) legal Vmax (car only does 185kmh for Germany), as witnessed by this French speeding ticket on A7 Route du Soleil near Marseille. 1kmh over limit €45!

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

1300km Bavaria to Barcelona in small 65kW BEV, alone, 70 y.o. in 15 hrs, 12 of which were driving, charge about every 250-300km. Effortless

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

3,381km Bavaria-Mallorca round-trip in BMW iX1 30 #BEV at legal Vmax. 20.2kWh/100km, charging losses (15%)=23.1kWh/100. 781kWh charged. Paid €222 using Renault Ionity €4.99/m sub. Ave €0.28/kW. 660km in Mallorca free at public chargers & @ home. Without those,€0.37/kW or €8.50/100km. ICE €12.50?

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This German EV IT guy started job as Electric Trucker to learn the logistics business. Main German YouTube channel has weekly Vlog, and he's also got English channel with some stuff translated. This was a recent one on EV construction machinery, incl mining dump truck youtu.be/pedjNXXBIuc?...

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Construction Sites will become Silent

YouTube video by Electric Trucker

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Nice #PV weather 13:00 done one 40⁰C wash another 60⁰ now in while 1st load tumble dries. Swimming pool pump & heater on, house 300 litre water boiler heated to 60⁰C, dishwasher on & charging the car. Have still sold 12kWh to the grid. Even mini 800W Balcony PV working overtime.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

@swattsuer.bsky.social Did you know that 'Krümelix' is the largest YouTube electric truck influencer, and I suspect not just in Germany but worldwide. youtube.com/shorts/8djU4...

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Krümelix the Trucker Dog 🐶

YouTube video by Electric Trucker

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I have a Sonstige too. Got it out on Friday for the 1st time since October. She only turned 60 in March & is so still running in. Spot the marten! Luckily he doesn't seem to like John Deere-Lanz rubber.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

German BEV sales in April rose 53% over April 2024. Tesla lost 47% this April against 2024, only selling 885 cars & not even being in top 25 car makers. That despite Berlin Gigafactory & the new Model Y facelift having been available the whole month.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Yesterday did 300km round-trip, for safety margin charged 17kW at my destination at Lidl for €0.29 while shopping & as had nearly expired €10 voucher charged another 17kW near home for €0.18 TOTAL cost. Charging car from PV today as need car tonight. Tomorrow can easily fully charge at home from PV.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

You're dumber than I thought possible. Today weather is poor, I've put 24kW in my car (over 100km) from PV. I charge myself €0.12kWh as that's what I get for feed in. Also already fed 5kWh into grid & currently recharging my 18kW of home battery to be full by evening. I'm feeding grid 40+kW per day.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

You really don't have a clue, do you? Heard of V2G, V2H & all other benefits EVs will have for the grid? And by the way, I charge my EV almost exclusively from the PV on my house roof, as do millions.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

18 April 2024 installed 2x400W Plug & Play 'Balkonkraftwerk' mobile #PV set costing €300 (now €240). Plug straight into normal house wall socket. Produced/saved 750kWh or €225. Payback 1½ years. Come with 10-30 years warranty. 800W max allowed in Germany for such mini PV systems.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Wrong. Do some very simple research.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

There are good people out there.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

E-Autos brauchen keine Förderungen sondern Ladepreis Transparenz und Fairness. Muss genauso einfach sein wie bei Verbrenner. www.change.org/p/stoppen-si...

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Petition unterschreiben

Stoppen Sie den Preiswucher an öffentlicher Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektroautos!

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Not true for EV brakes as they mainly brake using the electric motor to regenerate electricity. In fact, EVs are liable to failing technical checks because brake discs are rusted through lack of use.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

And even have chargers hanging on lamp posts. Curbside Power Points have already been made.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Compared to January 2024, Germany new car sales were down by ⬇️2.8% but #BEV sales were up ⬆️53.5%. Tesla sales were down⬇️59.5%. Source: KBA - Germany's vehicle registration authority.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Griaß di. Walked dog, charged car & got Döner. Call a win-win!

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Lovely day in Bavaria. #PV hammering out electricity despite it being early February. Even mobile 800W plug & play <€300 unit. It has produced over 600kWh in 295 days since installation, despite 2024 being terrible PV year. It will pay back within 18 months & can be set up anywhere with a house plug

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Never too late to learn something new. Thanks for that & for the not go into it, other! Servus.🍻

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Monika Liechti @moliecht.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Eigentlich reicht es doch, wenn es einmal pro Monat eine Zusammenfassung mit Trumps dümmsten Entscheiden gibt. Das müssen wir uns doch nicht täglich in den News antun, oder?

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 01/02/2025

As China is finding out, it’s risky being our foe - as Canada and Mexico are finding out, it’s riskier being our friend.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

If you are wondering why the country that helped America with its recent forest fires is being punished with more tariffs than China, which never helps America, Elon Musk owns an enormous car manufacturing plant in Shanghai. With Elon and Donald, it all comes down to their dollars, not your lives.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The used cars will always find a buyer. EVs last at least as long as petrol cars (ave 18 years) so a long time before they become spare parts & nice part, the batteries are around 95% recyclable ♻️. Most pre 2024 Teslas were bought in good faith, so I feel for those people.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

You're right, however, if loads of Teslas hit used car market and used sales are slow, the prices will be reduced and potential new car buyers will be put off by the high depreciation and/or leasing rates.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

?sorry don't follow you. The Gigafactory Austin is Tesla.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

The brilliant Austrian electricity linesmen who packed their cars & took off to Ireland have now arrived in Cavan, taking up residence at Country Club my s-i-l works at. They are still without electricity at home.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#MuckingOut #3 AND #FavouriteGermanWord JESUSLATSCHEN 'Jesus Slouchers' God (excuse pun) knows why I ever bought these. Despite being a flower power kid, I never wore them. Still hoping to find my flairs, cheesecloth shirts & Greek, knitted, beach bag✌️🙏

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 26/01/2025

The chairman of Israel's official Holocaust memorial has accused Elon Musk of insulting the victims of Nazism and endangering Germany’s democratic future after the billionaire addressed a rally for Germany’s far-right party.

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Elon Musk's call for Germany to 'move beyond' Nazi guilt is dangerous, Holocaust memorial chair says

Musk made a virtual appearance at a campaign event for Germany’s far-right AfD party, saying “children should not be guilty of the sins of their parents.”

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Tagesspiegel @tagesspiegel.de · 26/01/2025

Diese Sätze fielen kurz vor dem 27. Januar, dem Tag des Gedenkens an die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus. Rechtsextremisten diffamieren die Erinnerung an die Nazi-Verbrechen als Unterdrückung Deutschlands. buff.ly/3WxJdaC

Elon Musk auf einem großen Bildschirm bei einer Video-Schalte einer AfD-Veranstaltung. Davor Publikum, dass kleine Deutschland- und AfD-Fähnchen schwenkt.

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Emma @emha.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

'Ich arbeite sehr gerne an technischen Problemen, aber Sie verstehen sehr oft nicht.' Jessy Wellmer zu Alice Weidel Wie Interviews mit Weidel mehr und mehr zur Farce verkommen. 🫣 youtu.be/rZeQDPSRcBM?...

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AfD-Kanzlerkandidatin Weidel im tagesthemen-Interview

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

....whoops- forgot figures title: Colonel Alistair McDuff. By the way the holes in the base are original, to represent a line of shots between redoutable Alistair's legs.

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

#MuckingOut #2 1965 plastic #TrueBrit made by 🇺🇲Louis Marx & Co, famous for its toys & soldier figures. Given to me by my 🇩🇪Uncle Georg in Frankfurt in 60s, I guess he got it from 🇺🇲Army PX store there, as he had 🇺🇲friends/connections

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I just tested the spare which must be good 2 years old and it's still in good shape!

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Just doing some mucking out & came across this 1990 radio-controlled German clock. Given to me as a job leaving present by colleagues in December 1990. Battery lasts 2-3 years & only ever available in double pack, so 2nd one dead by the time it comes to be replaced. #GermanQuality

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Daughter in Co. Cavan, Ireland, still without power after 34 hours, no water or Internet, but at least WhatsApp now & still some humour. Just sent me this..

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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/01/2025

The world’s richest man is promoting the far right in Europe. Don’t buy a Tesla . Location: Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjWl...

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Heil Tesla

YouTube video by Led By Donkeys

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George Gowing @immigrschorschi.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Only a few hours ago, I was having thoughts of cancelling membership after 35 years. Felt like they really haven't been doing enough with EVs & certainly not on charging prices. Today's newsletter headlined 'EVs not that bad nowadays'!

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