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Lewis Standing

@lewis-standing.bsky.social
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North East, Whitley Bay EV society, running, dad, sustainability, doctor Whitley Bay EV society www.facebook.com/groups/15966924342… Octopus referral code £50 for you & me share.octopus.energy/glass-lane-979

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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 4h
What is the purpose of competition if they are discouraging switching?..... @ofgem.gov.uk
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
We need it to fight Putin probably
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Excellent 👌
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Or smelly
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Adam Vaughan @adamvaughan.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Sorta bonkers hearing in which a UK farmer keeps saying solar power on farmland is not the end of the world, won't take up that much land and provides a useful diversified source of income, while MPs keep instisting to him to that solar on farmland is a nightmare parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Public Accounts Committee
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Fancy joining? I'm doing it with a much fitter friend who does 38 min 10ks and iron mans I think he's agreed to take it easy on me
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And all building up to my first ultra next September The sea to summit: scafell Pike ultra marathon Cheeky half to wast water, then hike up the pike and back, followed by a nice relaxing 10km back to seascale Wish me lucy ratraceadventure.com/seatosummits...
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
2. www.hardmoors110.org.uk/hardmoors-26... A half marathon on the cliffs and moors around saltburn next year
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Hardmoors 26.2 Saltburn Trail Marathon
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Event 1 www.wilddeerevents.co.uk/e/slaley-hal... 10k at slaley hall next month
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Getting into my running more and really enjoying it 👍 I've signed up for some trail runs to enjoy the outdoors and run with friends
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
youtu.be/XaOE3ClBHws?is… Check out the latest growth in EV sales in the UK , data courtesy of @smmt-ukauto.bsky.social Almost 100k EVs on the road just this month 👍 thanks to @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social He's the best business man , everything he touches turns to sold 😉
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September EV sales Soar again!
YouTube video by EV & Renewables with Lewis
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
youtu.be/0XqkvbCk_lc Is @octopus.energy still the best EV tariff on the market? Or does anyone else have longer off peak periods, and cheaper prices? Should I say bonjour to #EDF…?
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EV Tariff Update : should I leave Octopus?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Can anyone guess what Cinema 📽️ I'm at?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
youtu.be/bGUa3IW6TDU Considering a model 3 or Y? Let's have a look at the alternatives and the deals available on a salary sacrifice scheme
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Tesla alternatives : What competes with a Tesl model 3 and Y? Salary Sacrifice EV comparisons
YouTube video by EV & Renewables with Lewis
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Yes we'll have some scree over the top then amtico so hopefully that will be very helpful to prevent drafts too Considered UFH but will clash with floor levels of the kitchen and couldn't be done
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Next step in net zero retrofit for the house Floorboards up Insulation in and reinstalling rear Air bricks 🧱 A nice find of a 130 year old beer bottle down there #heatpumpready
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stockfttp.bsky.social @stockfttp.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Obviously this is far short of the needed complete ban. But it would still make a real difference if/when it gets through
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Sadiq Khan ‘plans to ban wood-burning stoves in parts of London’ in clean air push
The Mayor of London has written to the government asking for more power to ban burning certain fuels
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
youtu.be/JBgVSoqyA4Q After going camping and see a few @volkswagen.bsky.social BUZZ and hearing about the @kiamotors.bsky.social PV5 I decided to review just how affordably I could get a mini van for camping
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Best EV vans for Camping
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
youtu.be/paNEMeHkF_o UK EV sales up 30% in August 26 year on year. BEVs make up the largest power train segment now 👍🙏
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August EV sales up again!
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Indeed, exactly the way his predecessor lost last time
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
All sounds very sensible advice. The only worthy review of them I can find is this Scottish electrician whose fitted them at his house. youtu.be/QJ6oVkRQa7A?...
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First 2 weeks of 32kWh Fogstar - Solar Fence / Shed / Battery Project Part 8
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I don't know if they are any good but I was looking at fogstar for value www.fogstar.co.uk/products/32k...
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Fogstar Energy 32kWh 48V Battery + Inverter Bundle10kW Hybrid
Fogstar 32kWh battery and inverter bundles with lithium battery storage for solar energy, whole-home backup power, commercial energy storage and off-grid applications.
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I was thinking I'd want a larger inverter for the batteries to try fill potentially 32KWh within a 6 hr off peak period. 10KW would be oversizing but allow for flexibility
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I've got an additional benefit. Technically I have 3 supplies. One I use, one that's looped to the neighbour. And one spare. So potentially could be allowed another phase with little additional cost (I hope).
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Which is why @stockfttp.bsky.social point is very good. Perhaps waiting for a kit that's Solar to DC battery and hybrid inverter to plug is better than solar to micro inverter now With plug in battery later
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Wonder what size inverter my DNO will let me have. We have a 25mm cable/100A But already a 32A EV charger and a 32A cooker. Not sure I understand the rules about what inverter size they allow & if you can get permission for a larger inverter to draw than export if "smart"
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Once I've got my heat pump in and dusted, I'll be looking at what the best battery solution would be for "off peaking" www.fogstar.co.uk/products/32k... Wondering if this could be the solution, given the incredible value
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Fogstar Energy 32kWh 48V Battery + Inverter Bundle6kW Off-Grid
Fogstar 32kWh battery and inverter bundles with lithium battery storage for solar energy, whole-home backup power, commercial energy storage and off-grid applications.
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Because you'll be double buying inverters? And difficult SEG payments means losing half to free exports?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Strikes me as making perfect the enemy of good
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Would you want SUV with the incumbent power trains banned first?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
youtu.be/6QdFlxNHjVM The UK plug in solar revolution (?) is here and here's how much they are and how quickly they might payback
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Plug in solar comes to the UK : And octopus have a cheap package!
YouTube video by EV & Renewables with Lewis
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Didn't a reprint of a star wars plot get published in a fake scientific journal? Lots of low or zero quality work gets published in journals where the editor and peer reviews are worthless
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
No solar?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
youtu.be/nWtsYE1cUyE Owners review of the 2020 Hyundai Kona EV How is it after 90k miles and 6.5 years?
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90k miles EV owners review - how is the 2020 Hyundai Kona now?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
youtu.be/mVIP39IRhas?... A great small creator on #youtube showcasing the Kia PV5 on a camping 🏕️ trip Looks excellent 👍
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PV5 Passenger Fully Loaded Range Test
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It's was a bit weak sauce wasn't it
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
mnd.sync.giving/fr/cr-po1xx7... I'm running 60 miles in August for MND 29.4 miles down and a parkrun RB this am Park run time 22 54 Garmin time 22 26 Great cause
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
youtu.be/VoapmDA6tQs My @hyundaiuk.bsky.social Kona EV is now 6.5 years old and we've used up 90,000 of the 100,000 miles battery warranty. just how is the battery and range holding up now - and do we need a new one 🪫🔋?
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How is My EVs Battery - 90k miles State of Health
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
That's good news
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
youtu.be/e4STa5rwahM Another month of good sales figures for EVs in the UK
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EV sales fiures for July - Still Soaring!
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Garmin definitely thinks I'm doing it wrong 😂
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Hi! Join me on the Garmin Connect app. You can track your health and fitness data, and we can follow each other’s activities. Click to join: connect.garmin.com/modern/profi... I've linked to Strava but doesn't seem to import old activities
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Garmin ConnectConnect
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Lexus ES 350e
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
youtu.be/sDXcSH9BB9A Is the 3p per mile tax a huge problem for EVs?.or just a PR hit? Does 1.5p per mile kill the PHEV? Should the government budget for the carbon cost of this intervention and propose a way to ensure this doesn't fail their carbon budget?
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eVED 3p per mile tax - Can the UK Government make its mind up!?
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Well the HR is dropping nicely on repeats and I've definitely knocked back the effort but getting similar times. Started with a 1:52 in cooler weather and accepting it's training not a race now. PB is 1:48 when I was 26, so so hovering close to it while training is good I think
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
CLA, i4, model 3, Kia EV4, Ioniq 6, BYD seal to name a few
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Excellent 👌👍 I feared their production hell would continue
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Rob Adcock @robadcock.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The first new #Nissan LEAF has finally arrived at the dealership.
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
My 7th half marathon of the year. Trying to keep doing weekly where I can. Aiming for zone 2 easy long run status but hitting zone 4/5 😆😂 Not aiming for speed but fitness gains. Am I doing this right?
Map of my run and time of 2hrs 8 minutes for a half marathon.
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Lewis Standing @lewis-standing.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
youtu.be/rIUcWQt_W_g?... Join the community groups tackling 1bn plastic nurdles washed up on North tynesides Beaches
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Port of Tyne disaster, North east plast pollution emergency as 1 Billion plastic pellets spilled
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