Reposted by Take It EV podcastChris Meder @evcurvefuturist.com · 23/09/2026In 2010, the Nissan Leaf arrived as the world’s first mass-produced EV ordinary buyers could own: a five-seat electric hatchback, no exotic price, no tiny production run. It eventually passed 600,000 global sales. Its real breakthrough was perception. It proved an EV could simply be someone’s car. 4307
Reposted by Take It EV podcastpaulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Completely on-brand for the man who claims that wind turbines cause cancer. 'Long delays in obtaining federal black lung benefits come as the Trump administration moves to boost the coal industry, just as cases of black lung are surging to a nearly 50-year high.' www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...theguardian.com‘Do you have to be dead?’: US coalminers plead for benefits as black-lung disease cases surgeTrump says he digs coal – but pneumoconiosis cases are at a 50-year high, and sick miners are mired in benefit delays 13011
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Russian elections have ended, Putin's victory will be announced after the votes are counted. 3936062
Reposted by Take It EV podcastKatie Fenn @katiefenn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026My other half has just run a bath, so the heat pump has kicked in and started re-filling the hot water tank. The car is charging at the same time, and most of it is being covered by the sun. We’re pulling only 700w from the grid. Renewables are amazing. 2204
Reposted by Take It EV podcastSustainable Us @havantenviro.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Interesting video that explores how the Met Office creates its historical climate data and how it's used. youtu.be/MffwvKK1jBE?...youtu.beHow We Map the UK's Climate - UK Weather - Met Office ExplainsYouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather 011
Reposted by Take It EV podcastKay Savetz @savetz.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I created something I've wanted for a long time: a searchable archive of Newsbytes News Network articles: technology reporting from 1983 to 2002. www.savetz.com/newsbytes/ 73,000+ articles, and a fun image gallery.savetz.comNewsbytes ArchiveSearch 73,350 technology news stories from the Newsbytes News Network archive. 2185
Reposted by Take It EV podcastGavin Shoebridge @kiwiev.bsky.social · 15/09/2026All that oily soot in the water ain't good. That electric outboard motor, however... 😎 2458
Take It EV podcast @takeitevpodcast.com · 13/09/2026Nice amount of solar generated today , given gloomy day . But load couldn’t be found 000
Reposted by Take It EV podcastKees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 07/09/2026For fossil fuel cars, the 'official' EU (test) emissions were already much higher than their real world emissions. Now the gap for plug-in hybrids has become absurd. www.transportenvironment.org/articles/plu...transportenvironment.orgPlug-in hybrids emit six times, on average, what official tests claim…The car lobby is demanding that the EU scrap rules that would better reflect PHEV pollution 53720
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Don't worry, UK authorities have placed their best investigative agents to get behind the cause of these 'spontaneous protests' 722447
Reposted by Take It EV podcastMichelle @michelleroy78.bsky.social · 30/08/2026A much-needed break from anything serious. 🥰 57462571890
Reposted by Take It EV podcastSustainable Us @havantenviro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Makes sense in a sensible world. But do we live in a sensible world? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukGreens call for temporary ban on new data centresZack Polanski wants stricter rules to limit the use of water and energy by data centres for AI. 142
Reposted by Take It EV podcastChris Taggart 🏡 ⚡️ 🔌 @christaggart.com · 28/08/2026Can we name flash floods after oil and companies the same way we do for tropical storms? Just go down the list in alphabetical order. 2115
Reposted by Take It EV podcastSustainable Us @havantenviro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Taz title says: "Germany is backing the wrong horse Battery-powered trucks are becoming increasingly efficient. Nevertheless, the federal and state governments are subsidizing hydrogen trucks with millions of euros. An expensive mistake?" 033
Reposted by Take It EV podcastMatt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social @heyscoops.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Pudding Grenades in your face! From Episode 1340: Too Much Backstreet Toast. Find us at heyscoops.com and on various podcast apps. #comedy #improv #podcast #pudding #billcosbyyoutube.comPudding Grenades!YouTube video by Matt and Mattingly's Ice Cream Social 022
Reposted by Take It EV podcastElectrek @electrek.co · 21/08/2026Walmart’s 400 kW EV charging network just hit 100 storeselectrek.coWalmart’s 400 kW EV charging network just hit 100 storesWalmart has opened its 100th company-owned EV fast-charging site, bringing its fast-growing network to 100 stores across 20 states. 0224
Reposted by Take It EV podcastMomentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Japan’s New National Bike Route Circles Mount Fuji. momentummag.com/japans-new-n... 0112
Reposted by Take It EV podcastProf Ray Wills @profraywills.futuresmart.com.au · 22/08/2026Last century, batteries not included Batteries and electric motors in things that didn't used to have batteries China's AI-powered autonomous 'flying lifebuoy' added to water rescue toolkit 22414
Reposted by Take It EV podcastJohn Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Wow! BYD sells INSTALLED 4.8 kW solar kits for 36 fixed installments of $99.23 or ~$3600 in Brazil. Kits have eight 600 W modules, an inverter, mounting structure, cables & connectors. It produces ~600 kWh/month. BYD makes modules in Brazil. www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/20/b... #energyskypv-magazine.comBYD starts sales of 4.8 kW solar kits in Brazil - pv magazine GlobalBYD has started selling 4.8 kWp solar kits through its 233 dealerships in Brazil, with packages covering equipment, installation, utility approval, and one year of insurance. The kits use eight 600 W ... 15344109
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Russia threatens the UK for its involvement with Ukraine's defence, "Russia has the right to regard Britain’s direct involvement in attacks against Russia as participation in the war, with all the consequences that entails.” 2611746
Reposted by Take It EV podcastProf Chris Jackson @seismatters.bsky.social · 20/08/2026We have an EV now too, and have also done some pretty long trips. It’s been great! 0272
Take It EV podcast @takeitevpodcast.com · 20/08/2026Here’s a useful example of what to watch out for in genAI imaging 140
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Anyone still trying to defend Russia or downplay the threat, is 100% a certified idiot or collaborator. 1158699
Reposted by Take It EV podcastEV Musings @evmusings.bsky.social · 17/08/2026This was a great conversation to have with @106euan.bsky.social Lots of battery discussion. Lots of acronyms. Lots of prognostication. Loved this chat! 042
Take It EV podcast @takeitevpodcast.com · 17/08/2026Strange day when one is receiving some gifts and cards . Luckily I got a little helper 010
Reposted by Take It EV podcastElectrek @electrek.co · 12/08/2026Volkswagen launches the ID.3 Neo in the UK with up to 390 miles of rangeelectrek.coVolkswagen launches the ID.3 Neo in the UK with up to 390 miles of rangeVolkswagen announced that prices for the ID.3 Neo will start at £33,080 ($45,000). The electric hatch is bringing an all-new look inside and out, a longer driving range, and Volkswagen’s latest tech and software. 3232
Reposted by Take It EV podcastCTRL ALT REFUEL @ctrlaltrefuel.bsky.social · 12/08/2026🚨Brand New EV Deal - Save £19,678🚨 ** Save Money | Buy Electric ** Unregistered Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S 86 kWh Match Tourer with 200 miles on the clock and 421 miles of range for … ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤩 £37,500 🤩⚡️⚡️⚡️ www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/... 151
Reposted by Take It EV podcastKay Savetz @savetz.bsky.social · 06/08/2026I'm back on my bs, trying to find and interview every Atari Program Exchange programmer. Here's my interview with James W. Burley, the programmer of Data Base/Report System. He says Atari gave him a plaque but no money at all for his "award winning" software. ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interv...ataripodcast.libsyn.comANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast: ANTIC Interview 461 - James W. Burley, APX Data Base/Report SystemJames W. Burley, APX Data Base/Report System James W. Burley is the programmer of Data Base/Report System, which was sold by Atari Program Exchange beginning with the Summer 1982 APX catalog. It was ... 2174
Reposted by Take It EV podcastSustainable Us @havantenviro.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Bring back coal! And they have the latest tech and live in a '1st World' country. 031
Reposted by Take It EV podcastReuters @reuters.com · 29/07/2026Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals reut.rs/4vWOE1Sreut.rsRenault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivalsRenault posted a 9.4% rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, as it withstood growing pressure from incumbent rivals and Chinese newcomers on car prices across Europe. 55512
Reposted by Take It EV podcastGlyn Hudson @glynhudson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026👀 Next year's update will be interesting since I've just installed PV, MVHR and finally topped up loft insulation 😁 3121
Reposted by Take It EV podcastGlyn Hudson @glynhudson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It's been 1yr since I installed a Grant HP290 heat pump and @newarkcylinders.bsky.social in my house! 🏠 Space heating SCOP 4.8 🚿 DHW SCOP 4.3 📊 Combined SCOP 4.7 💰 Running cost on Agile with battery: £567/yr 🛢️ Previous oil boiler would cost £2k to deliver same heat (72% saving) 36620
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAndy Clayton @andyclayton.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Why does the BBC call Generation Z “Gen Zee”? We’re not American!!!!! If it’s anything, it’s “Gen Zed”. The letter is Zed. Not Zee. Sort it out! 🤬😡😤 031
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 30/07/2026U.S./Musk-aligned propaganda accounts continue their disinformation and disruption campaign targeting Europe. This time, they are focusing on Spain. 33412194
Reposted by Take It EV podcastSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 30/07/2026🧵UK media has been duped about net-zero (again) The playbook is identical: 1️⃣ Find a big scary number 2️⃣ Speed-dial non-specialist hacks 3️⃣ Do say “serious economic damage” 4️⃣ Don’t say “we pretended gas is free” 5️⃣ That's it! Many papers still fell for it 🤷 14401142
Take It EV podcast @takeitevpodcast.com · 29/07/2026Why is anyone sane using windows these days is beyond me 020
Reposted by Take It EV podcastDr. Miguelito Loveless @drloveless.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Given Windows is 90% bugs, a chore indeed. 011
Reposted by Take It EV podcastCo Charger @co-charger.bsky.social · 28/07/2026ICE drivers love saying EVs are inconvenient. Funny, because most trips start and end near home. Co Charger makes that first charge simple: plug in locally, skip the detour, and keep your day moving. 012
Reposted by Take It EV podcastBiggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Speak Truth... 51591831768
Reposted by Take It EV podcastElectrek @electrek.co · 22/07/2026Tesla Autopilot and FSD crashes hit record 207 in a single monthelectrek.coTesla Autopilot and FSD crashes hit record 207 in a single monthTesla reported 207 crashes involving its driver-assist systems in a single month — the most it has ever logged. The figure comes from Tesla’s own crash reports to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The record month lands as Tesla pushes Full Self-Driving harder than ever, and as the company continues to redact nearly every detail of what actually happened in these crashes. 2147
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 22/07/2026When the US fled Afghanistan all the world could talk about prominently for years was the military equipment left behind, not the millions of women and girls who became slaves overnight and continue to live in hell. 17565150
Take It EV podcast @takeitevpodcast.com · 20/07/2026Who else hated “common sense” and find it not so common, or at least differing from reality and science most the time 001
Reposted by Take It EV podcastChris Baraniuk @chrisbaraniuk.com · 20/07/2026I don't usually share petitions but this is one I must highlight... The way Making Tax Digital is being implemented is disgraceful. It punishes people who are already fastidious about their tax reporting by forcing them to share data with commercial firms. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Create a government-owned, free software for Making Tax Digital (MTD)With the roll-out of Making Tax Digital going ahead, HMRC must provide an in-house, government-developed, fully-functional software that allows easy and confident compliance with MTD. Self-employed pe... 13930
Reposted by Take It EV podcastJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Two-thirds of global energy is wasted, mostly as combustion heat. Electrification gets rid of most of that waste rather than replacing it. From my keynote at the Eurelectric PowerSummit. 12371142
Reposted by Take It EV podcastElectronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 15/07/2026Good on @mayor.nyc.gov for creating a Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crew for NYC! PIT Crews do critical work researching and developing tech that makes peoples' lives easier. We're very proud of EFF's PIT Crew and the work they do to defend civil liberties and enhance privacy & security online 💻🖤abc7ny.comMamdani forms Public Interest Technology crews to improve government efficiency and affordabilityThe city will hire teams of technologists who will work through city departments to streamline their online portals to make them easier to navigate. 211725
Reposted by Take It EV podcastAriaa® @ariaa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Japanese scientists have confirmed a monumental discovery: asteroid Ryugu contains all 5 nucleobases essential for DNA and RNA. By analyzing 5.4 grams of material returned by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft, researchers identified adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil in similar proportions. 5972661929