Lincoln De Kalb

A green geek. Tech, Eco & randomness tweets that I deem cool! Tweets are my own except RT's, they are someone else's.

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

@agentsmart Nice write up. I was the passenger bloke in the BYD seal. Agree, great car. Glad you had a good day on the track.

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Very true. Maximising efficiency means everything from faster charge times to cheaper batteries for what you need.

[That EV Girl ✌🏼 @allEVehicles]

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 ✌️

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

I was fortunate to drive the polestar 4 on Volvo’s proving ground, in the snow and ice, recently. Magnificent handling (yes I know that’s ice and snow isn’t common in Aus). Worth a test drive at least. https://t.co/N4ceZS2sA0

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

So @British_Airways cancelled my flight which impacts connecting flights from London to Sydney AND they don’t work on a Saturday for me reschedule. Wtaf BA?

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

I love data!

[Sydney Water @SydneyWaterNews]

Sydneysiders couldn’t look away from their television screens during @TheMatildas thrilling #FIFAWWC quarter-final win over France 👀

Our water usage data shows how Tillies supporters rode every wave of nerves during the dramatic penalty shootout victory. #Matildas #TilitsDone

[Electric Vehicle Council of Australia @EVCouncil]

The EVC’s State of EVs Report for 2023 is finally here! See the latest insights on EV sales, infrastructure and the policy outlook for Australia.

https://t.co/HGVC0x7cou

#electricvehicles #sustainabletransport #australia #emobility

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

My office for the day. Supporting our customers at an EV drive day. I scored the @cupra born and great to chat to so many folk about EV’s.

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Great day for a #ev drive day.

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

My answer to which #ev do you drive. Electric #micromobility . Thanks @ridezoomo

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Woo hoo! The ATO have finally issued draft guidance for home electricity usage for work #EV’s. 3 years I’ve spent lobbying for this through various channels. #todayIsAGoodDay

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

@DavidPocock @tameimpala You can put any monkey in a white collared shirt and they are still a monkey. Actions not attire. 👍

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Riding in style on an electric tandem bike. #FullyChargedLIVEAustralia

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Managed to grab Sam Evans (the electric viking - @theevking ) for a happy snap at #fullyChargedLiveSydney if you’ve not seen his YouTube channel it’s worth the watch for all things #EV

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

And we are away! #fullycharged

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Great to see @Toyota_Aus announcing fully #electric models and commitments rolling through to 2030 with all models having an electric option. https://t.co/VSZOiDC3b2 #Ev

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Great thread.

[Michael Liebreich - @MLiebreich.bsky.social @MLiebreich]

A thread for those who think we're going to be importing lots of hydrogen over vast distances.

1. Shipping liquid hydrogen is not going to be a thing. To understand why, you need to understand that hydrogen is basically liquid, -253C escapey, explodey expanded polystyrene.

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Wow.

[Deliveroo (AU) @Deliveroo_AU]

An important message from Deliveroo

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Shit

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: A senior U.S. intelligence official says Russian missiles crossed into NATO member Poland, killing two people.

A Polish government spokesman did not immediately confirm the information, but said leaders were meeting on "crisis situation." https://t.co/W1hhjwa6ez

[Lincoln De Kalb @LincDK]

Very cool.

[Andrew McCarthy @AJamesMcCarthy]

A composite image from this morning's eclipse showing the moon in various stages throughout the night. The size and shape of Earth's shadow is clearly visible here. These events are absolutely magical to witness and quite surreal.

[Val Katayev @ValKatayev]

Don't give your kids an allowance.

Pay them interest instead.

I made a system that naturally instills the power of compounding and makes them understand money.

Here's how it works, my downloadable worksheet, and the results: