darylmc.bsky.social
@darylmc.bsky.social
Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
Retired electrician.
EV enthusiast.
Interests renewable energy, home automation, healthy living, meeting people and travel.
EV road trip to Bald Rock NSW
A single charge for the 650km but pushing it a bit.
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
50kmh below the speed limit
October 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
No thank you Evie.
For offering new customers more than existing customers.
Really appreciate that.
October 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Evie Plug and Charge let me down today.
Failed to notice as I walked away.
No cell reception in basement carpark.
Came back to empty battery.
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
@simonahac.bsky.social
Just listening to ABC radio Brisbane talking about buying access to politicians.
Apparently you are one of the richest people in Australia?
Nice work 👍
August 31, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Fuel consumption has been reducing for decades.
Maybe a road tax should be levied on everyone not driving a V8?

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Live: 'No secret' government in talks with states about EV road user charge
The government is downplaying the prospect of EV drivers being imminently hit with a road user charge, but says it's "no secret" discussions are ongoing. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
August 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Couldn't find a working fast charger tonight in Kingaroy QLD.
Fortunately nearby Shell Goomeri has flashing red lights to assist locating the broken NRMA unit.
"Going Further Together" 😢
August 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
DC fast charger location checklist item #279
Don't locate fast chargers in a location with a parking fee of $17-$25 to fully charge an EV
July 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
TPMS Tyre pressure monitoring and warnings on modern vehicles.
Love it.
June 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Tesla V4 Superchargers now open Bowen Hills Brisbane QLD
February 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Optus 5G Home Internet
February 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
The article quotes claims that Neodymium is widely used in EV batteries.
I was going to suggest the author correct but many articles and Google AI also claim Neodymium is used in electric vehicle batteries.
Trump is demanding half of Ukraine's rare earth minerals and China may be why
Donald Trump continues to push Ukraine to provide the US with minerals to repay Washington for wartime aid. Here's what minerals Ukraine has and why the US wants a share.
www.abc.net.au
February 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Even 3 years after purchase.
Tesla software updates continue to impress.
Being able to move the passenger seat from the touch screen is a huge plus for rideshare use.
December 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Reposted
Explained: What’s really going on with EV sales in 2024. Yes, a record is looming … but only just.
Explained: What's really going on with EV sales in 2024. Yes, a record is looming ... but only just - EV Central
Sales of electric cars dropped in November, but not all parts of the market are performing as poorly as some make out.
buff.ly
December 6, 2024 at 10:54 AM