Zamafir
@zamafir.bsky.social
I’m a big ESG nerd. ❤️ ⚡️🚗, 🪴, 🐕, and anything that helps folks live a more sustainable life. Let's focus on what we can do, today, to mitigate climate change!
I've spent 4 decades on 🌏, and the better part of 3 driving 🚗🔋⚡️. Lets help folks upgrade
I've spent 4 decades on 🌏, and the better part of 3 driving 🚗🔋⚡️. Lets help folks upgrade
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@zamafir.bsky.social
· Jul 4
At this point I'm just assuming these accounts with like 8 followers are bots or a part of the 7 figure fossil fuel industry Ad buy.
EVs exist in their current iteration because of California Air Quality legislation and also a huge tool to fight GHG Emissions, and are immediately effective at both.
EVs exist in their current iteration because of California Air Quality legislation and also a huge tool to fight GHG Emissions, and are immediately effective at both.
EVs momentum is increasing in countries that are preparing to thrive in the next decade.
“188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November - marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year.”
“188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November - marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year.”
ACEA: Europe’s battery-electric car registrations continue to rise in November - electrive.com
188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November - marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. From
www.electrive.com
December 27, 2025 at 3:03 AM
EVs momentum is increasing in countries that are preparing to thrive in the next decade.
“188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November - marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year.”
“188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November - marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year.”
“The 17th annual California Green Innovation Index finds total greenhouse gas emissions fell between 2022 and 2023, dropping by 3.0% an improvement over the 2.4% reduction the previous year. Notably, emissions in 2023 were also 2.4% lower than they were during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in 2020”
December 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“The 17th annual California Green Innovation Index finds total greenhouse gas emissions fell between 2022 and 2023, dropping by 3.0% an improvement over the 2.4% reduction the previous year. Notably, emissions in 2023 were also 2.4% lower than they were during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in 2020”
Updated EV6 design definitely ties it all together.
The Glow Up is Crazy
YouTube video by Auto Focus
youtube.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Updated EV6 design definitely ties it all together.
“When you do t have 500 different suppliers it drives down cost”
They’re doing the same with their EVs.
They’re doing the same with their EVs.
2026 Kia Sportage | People Love Features
YouTube video by savagegeese
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM
“When you do t have 500 different suppliers it drives down cost”
They’re doing the same with their EVs.
They’re doing the same with their EVs.
What’s an improved, reasoned tone!
Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues, The Ioniq Guy reports.
Here's what it means—and why it's less of a problem than you might think.
insideevs.com/news/782848/...
Here's what it means—and why it's less of a problem than you might think.
insideevs.com/news/782848/...
Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained
Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.
insideevs.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
What’s an improved, reasoned tone!
“The only competitor with a lower overall height than the K4 Hatchback is the Honda Civic, but it's also almost five inches longer than the Kia. And the K4 Hatchback is only 0.4 inch taller than its sedan sibling.“
This is going to sell very well.
This is going to sell very well.
Don't Blame The Kia K4 Hatchback For Being A Hatchback In A Crossover's World - Jalopnik
I will stick my head out and make a bold claim: I think the Kia K4 Hatchback is a hatchback. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
www.jalopnik.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
“The only competitor with a lower overall height than the K4 Hatchback is the Honda Civic, but it's also almost five inches longer than the Kia. And the K4 Hatchback is only 0.4 inch taller than its sedan sibling.“
This is going to sell very well.
This is going to sell very well.
Musk, sure, but bottom line is the products are ancient and not very competitive globally.
China’s massive EV winter test: 62 cars, freezing -25 °C, seven extreme scenarios
In the winter range test, Xpeng P7 was the winner with a 53.9% range achievement rate, followed by BYD’s Yangwang U7 with 51.8% and Zeekr 001 with 49.6% in third place. The Tesla Model Y ranked 31st at 35.2%
$TSLAQ
In the winter range test, Xpeng P7 was the winner with a 53.9% range achievement rate, followed by BYD’s Yangwang U7 with 51.8% and Zeekr 001 with 49.6% in third place. The Tesla Model Y ranked 31st at 35.2%
$TSLAQ
China's massive EV winter test: 62 cars, freezing -25 °C, seven extreme scenarios
Tesla vs Xiaomi and unlike winner of extreme cold fast charging test.
carnewschina.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Musk, sure, but bottom line is the products are ancient and not very competitive globally.
It’s why Toyotas down, it’s why Honda will likely be down 1M by end of decade, and why Porsche profits are down -99%.
The threat to German auto producers isn't from Chinese cars flooding Germany. It's from Chinese cars flooding to emerging markets (red), where they're killing the market for German cars. That's not something EU tariffs on China are going to be able to fix...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/chinas-inv...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/chinas-inv...
December 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
It’s why Toyotas down, it’s why Honda will likely be down 1M by end of decade, and why Porsche profits are down -99%.
Considering how little energy heat-pumps use, love seeing these with a 120V, same with water heaters!
First up was 'installing' the outdoor unit. Normally this involves wiring a new line to the breaker, screwing it in, maybe even pouring a concrete pad. This unit comes with a 120V plug hardwired to it, so all I did was remove the packaging, slide it to the edge of my deck, and plug it in!
December 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Considering how little energy heat-pumps use, love seeing these with a 120V, same with water heaters!
Toyota, Honda, VW, anyone over exposed to the Chinese market.
HMG saw a drop and reoriented their strategy to focus on the rest of the world and expanding market local production. Seems pretty smart along with that single EV platform to compete with China entering 2020.
HMG saw a drop and reoriented their strategy to focus on the rest of the world and expanding market local production. Seems pretty smart along with that single EV platform to compete with China entering 2020.
Toyota Posts Rare Sales Drop in November, Dragged Down by China
Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales and production fell in November, weighed down in large part by a sharp drop in China as the country discontinues subsidies meant to boost the sales of electric and fuel-effi...
www.bloomberg.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Toyota, Honda, VW, anyone over exposed to the Chinese market.
HMG saw a drop and reoriented their strategy to focus on the rest of the world and expanding market local production. Seems pretty smart along with that single EV platform to compete with China entering 2020.
HMG saw a drop and reoriented their strategy to focus on the rest of the world and expanding market local production. Seems pretty smart along with that single EV platform to compete with China entering 2020.
There’s nothing sustainable about pushing to increase birth rates in an overly burdened planet, so pay attention to those who suggest it instead of doing the simple work of mitigating GHG and AQ issues etc to have a habitable world for kiddos.
“I think the meaning of life is to keep the remarkable game of being human going forward. In the past, this meant reproducing, above all. But, now, it means, above all, preserving the board on which we play this game.”
Quote by @billmckibben.bsky.social from www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
Quote by @billmckibben.bsky.social from www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
What is the meaning of life? 15 possible answers – from a palliative care doctor, a Holocaust survivor, a jail inmate and more
I asked some well-known names for their thoughts on the ultimate existential question. Their answers were fascinating, funny – and could help us frame our days on Earth
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
There’s nothing sustainable about pushing to increase birth rates in an overly burdened planet, so pay attention to those who suggest it instead of doing the simple work of mitigating GHG and AQ issues etc to have a habitable world for kiddos.
When it was time to replace my gas water heater, I paid more for a heat pump electric water heater. The premium netted out in less than a year in methane savings, and unit paid for itself in less than two. Cannot share this post enough, thanks for calling it out @d2lo.bsky.social
Bonus:
If we are going to talk about affordability, we need to talk about lot more about how climate change is making life less affordable (though this is a drum I've been beating for 4.5 years), and energy isn't the only cost in life.
If we are going to talk about affordability, we need to talk about lot more about how climate change is making life less affordable (though this is a drum I've been beating for 4.5 years), and energy isn't the only cost in life.
December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
When it was time to replace my gas water heater, I paid more for a heat pump electric water heater. The premium netted out in less than a year in methane savings, and unit paid for itself in less than two. Cannot share this post enough, thanks for calling it out @d2lo.bsky.social
One of the big reasons I preach skepticism on any post telling you we’ll see tons of EVs with Solid State next year or whatever is the general teething issues globally during this big conflation.
December 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
One of the big reasons I preach skepticism on any post telling you we’ll see tons of EVs with Solid State next year or whatever is the general teething issues globally during this big conflation.
Hyundai, unsurprisingly, only manufacturer with a best EV in the three major segments.
These Are the Best EVs on Sale Today | Best Electric Cars, Trucks and SUVs
YouTube video by Edmunds Cars
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hyundai, unsurprisingly, only manufacturer with a best EV in the three major segments.
“First things first, the ex-taxi Tesla still has its original high-voltage battery, original rear electric motor, original brakes, original bodywork and original windows. That’s mighty impressive”
Is it?
Is it?
December 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“First things first, the ex-taxi Tesla still has its original high-voltage battery, original rear electric motor, original brakes, original bodywork and original windows. That’s mighty impressive”
Is it?
Is it?
Kia K4
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Sonata
Genesis G80
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia EV9
Kia Sorreto
Kia Telliride
Genesis GV70(+EV)
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Damn near most of HMG’s lineup, and precious few GM/Ford unsurprisingly.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Sonata
Genesis G80
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia EV9
Kia Sorreto
Kia Telliride
Genesis GV70(+EV)
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Damn near most of HMG’s lineup, and precious few GM/Ford unsurprisingly.
Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS - Consumer Reports
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of the safest cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs on sale in 2025.
www.consumerreports.org
December 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Kia K4
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Sonata
Genesis G80
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia EV9
Kia Sorreto
Kia Telliride
Genesis GV70(+EV)
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Damn near most of HMG’s lineup, and precious few GM/Ford unsurprisingly.
Hyundai IONIQ 5
Hyundai Sonata
Genesis G80
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Tucson
Kia Sportage
Hyundai IONIQ 9
Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Santa Fe
Kia EV9
Kia Sorreto
Kia Telliride
Genesis GV70(+EV)
Genesis GV80
Hyundai Santa Cruz
Damn near most of HMG’s lineup, and precious few GM/Ford unsurprisingly.
“Ford is delaying a decision on bringing its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform to Europe — despite the architecture’s apparent fit for the region’s compact-car market.”
Farley’s F*cked Ford.
Farley’s F*cked Ford.
Ford says its new EV platform needs U.S. proof before Europe
Ford wants to prove its first in-house EV platform in the U.S. before expanding to Europe, where it has partnerships with VW and Renault for electric cars.
www.autonews.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“Ford is delaying a decision on bringing its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform to Europe — despite the architecture’s apparent fit for the region’s compact-car market.”
Farley’s F*cked Ford.
Farley’s F*cked Ford.
Honda joins Ford in EV retreat, surrender to China, surprising no one.
“Honda's acquisition of the building assets has enabled Honda to commit to batteries over the long term, allowing us to flexibly respond to batteries, not only for electric vehicles, but also hybrid vehicles,"
“Honda's acquisition of the building assets has enabled Honda to commit to batteries over the long term, allowing us to flexibly respond to batteries, not only for electric vehicles, but also hybrid vehicles,"
LG Energy Solution to sell US factory assets to Honda
South Korea's LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Wednesday it is selling a factory building and assets in the U.S. state of Ohio to Honda Development and Manufacturing of America.
www.reuters.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Honda joins Ford in EV retreat, surrender to China, surprising no one.
“Honda's acquisition of the building assets has enabled Honda to commit to batteries over the long term, allowing us to flexibly respond to batteries, not only for electric vehicles, but also hybrid vehicles,"
“Honda's acquisition of the building assets has enabled Honda to commit to batteries over the long term, allowing us to flexibly respond to batteries, not only for electric vehicles, but also hybrid vehicles,"
“If granted, this will be the first time a military reactor has been repurposed for civilian use. This move is expected to cost between $1 million to $4 million per megawatt — although this might seem steep”
It is, it’s renewables time now ;)
It is, it’s renewables time now ;)
AI data centers may soon be powered by retired Navy nuclear reactors from aircraft carriers and submarines — firm asks U.S. DOE for a loan guarantee to start the project
This is a much cheaper and faster way to get nuclear power.
www.tomshardware.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
“If granted, this will be the first time a military reactor has been repurposed for civilian use. This move is expected to cost between $1 million to $4 million per megawatt — although this might seem steep”
It is, it’s renewables time now ;)
It is, it’s renewables time now ;)
Yup, @billmckibben.bsky.social is great!
‘This is the Costco of energy, man!’: author Bill McKibben on the promise of renewables
The activist and author of Here Comes the Sun discusses rapid advances in solar and wind power and how the US ceded leadership in the sector to its main rival
www.theguardian.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Yup, @billmckibben.bsky.social is great!
Yup, nailed it. If you think EVs are losing steam, your car industry is in very big trouble. If you think EVs aren’t viable yet (and are waiting for solid state or whatever BS projection) your community/state are likewise going to be left behind in the next decade.
A gift! :)
"Some 27.3% of all passenger vehicle sales worldwide in the September quarter came with a plug, according to BloombergNEF.
If you think the EV revolution is losing speed, it’s probably just a sign that your own domestic market is getting left behind."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
"Some 27.3% of all passenger vehicle sales worldwide in the September quarter came with a plug, according to BloombergNEF.
If you think the EV revolution is losing speed, it’s probably just a sign that your own domestic market is getting left behind."
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
The Positive Climate News You May Have Missed This Year
So much climate news comes out in any given week that it can be hard to keep up with it all. Much is gloomy, but there are positive developments all the time — so many, in fact, that it’s easy to miss...
www.bloomberg.com
December 25, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Yup, nailed it. If you think EVs are losing steam, your car industry is in very big trouble. If you think EVs aren’t viable yet (and are waiting for solid state or whatever BS projection) your community/state are likewise going to be left behind in the next decade.
Sell the manuals 😝
Everyone knows EVs are quick, but we're still shocked to see the Solterra's acceleration times compared with sportier Subies.
The Solterra EV SUV Is Now the Quickest Subaru We've Ever Tested, Even Beating a WRX STI S209
Everyone knows EVs are quick, but we're still shocked to see the Solterra's acceleration times compared with sportier Subies.
bit.ly
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Sell the manuals 😝
California’s Germany.
Other 49 states are Eastern Europe.
Vote, get involved, like your and your kiddos future depend on it 🤙🏽
Other 49 states are Eastern Europe.
Vote, get involved, like your and your kiddos future depend on it 🤙🏽
December 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
California’s Germany.
Other 49 states are Eastern Europe.
Vote, get involved, like your and your kiddos future depend on it 🤙🏽
Other 49 states are Eastern Europe.
Vote, get involved, like your and your kiddos future depend on it 🤙🏽
All this focus on the Lightning cancellation feels like a deliberate distraction from Farley running Ford into a ditch. They’re cutting models and yet just TWO recalls away from doubling the previous GM record of 77 in 2014.
Yup, less models, less EVs, doubling recall record.
Yup, less models, less EVs, doubling recall record.
December 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
All this focus on the Lightning cancellation feels like a deliberate distraction from Farley running Ford into a ditch. They’re cutting models and yet just TWO recalls away from doubling the previous GM record of 77 in 2014.
Yup, less models, less EVs, doubling recall record.
Yup, less models, less EVs, doubling recall record.
“Did someone slam a PS3?”
…
“Oh snap! PS4!”
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“Oh snap! PS4!”
December 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Did someone slam a PS3?”
…
“Oh snap! PS4!”
…
“Oh snap! PS4!”