Many thanks to @RhonddaBryant (Chris Bryant MP) for his support in helping to find another home for the Victoria Crosses heartbreakingly no longer wanted at the Imperial War Museum…
@BBCBristol It deserves to win! Six of us, from age 22 to 59, roared with laughter when watching on Christmas Day. Brilliant script, amazing quality of animation. Could not tell any difference in Wallace's voice.
@KentPoliceRoads Good to see a police force acting on this selfishness. It has got to the point where lane 1 is frequently the clearest lane. Please use motorway signs to remind drivers @HighwaysSEAST
#RPU3 All three vehicles using middle lane when lane 1 is empty. All three lanes have the same speed limit. This is commonly known as Lane Hogging and could land you with a fine and points. Please use the left lane unless overtaking, thank you. #KeepLeft DS
Just home from the #ForTheMany live podcast in Broadstairs, with @IainDale, @Jacqui_Smith1 and guest @GylesB1. What a great show! Laughs, anecdotes, political insights, but sadly Jacqui's last (normal) show. She'll be a hard act to follow.
Traffic has been STOPPED on the #A282#DartfordCrossing southbound in #Essex due to a Police led incident.
Long delays are already building on approach.
More information to follow shortly.
@tacjets@HighwaysSEAST Could use the Tilbury Ferry (foot passengers only), or by car nearest would be Rotherhithe tunnel, though suspect that route won't be fun either.
@EpicWinningMaz (1) An approved way to allow people to charge across pavements, to benefit from cheaper home rates.
(2) More hotels and leisure places installing multiple destination chargers in their car parks.
What would you like to see more of from EV charging infrastructure in the next 12 months?
More chargers in new areas?
More chargers in existing locations?
More competition in each location?
Ease of use?
Better accessibility?
Feel safer?
@allEVehicles@PolestarCars OMG! I just had this exact conversation with a friend looking at buying his first EV. I have a Hyundai Ioniq, which only has a 38kWh battery but easily gets over 4m/kWh and a range of 200ish miles in summer. I use a granny charger at home for 95% of my charging. Do 8000 miles/yr
Electric Vehicle range seems to be on everybody's mind, but almost no one talks about CONSUMPTION. A car with 300 mile range and 150 kWh battery costs double as much to operate than a car with 300 miles range and a 75 kWh battery. How much energy your EV slurps up per mile matters.
🤔Think of it like this: You wouldn't buy a gas-guzzler just because it has a massive fuel tank, right? The same logic applies to EVs. A car with a 300-mile range might sound dreamy, but if it guzzles down a whopping 150 kWh battery to achieve that, you'll be shelling out double the cash compared to a fuel-sipping EV with the same range but a more modest 75 kWh battery.
🔋Battery size isn't everything. Lugging around a massive battery is like carrying a backpack full of bricks – it weighs you down and burns more energy just to move around. That translates to higher consumption and a heavier dent in your wallet.
⚡️So, what should you be looking for instead of just range? Focus on the kWh/mile. This little number is the true efficiency metric. The lower it is, the less energy your EV needs to travel a mile, and the happier your wallet (and the planet!) will be.
Here are some ways to deal with consumption:
🧸 Go for the Goldilocks battery: Choose a battery size that's just right for your typical travel needs. No need for a marathon runner if you're a daily sprinter.
⚡️ Charge smart: Plug in during off-peak hours to snag lower electricity rates. Charge when you're asleep if you can, and let your EV quietly juice up while you dream.
🧘🏻♀️Drive chill: Smooth acceleration and gentle braking are your friends. Not only will you feel like a zen master behind the wheel, but you'll also maximize your range and minimize consumption.
So, the next time you're discussing EVs, remember – range is a headline, but consumption is the story.
Go electric ✌️