Prof Ray Wills
@profraywills.futuresmart.com.au
Futurist
Disruption
Ag, biz, cities, climate, ecology, economy, energy, renewables, robots, tech, transport
World Top100 Sustainability
MD Future Smart Strategies™
Prof UWA
Be Good
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Disruption
Ag, biz, cities, climate, ecology, economy, energy, renewables, robots, tech, transport
World Top100 Sustainability
MD Future Smart Strategies™
Prof UWA
Be Good
(I only follow accounts with name+pic+profile + poke me!)
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We’re building a generation of apartments in Australia that are not designed for our warming climate.
Too much glass. Not enough shade.
(This resident’s energy bills are also $300/month!)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Too much glass. Not enough shade.
(This resident’s energy bills are also $300/month!)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
January 17, 2026 at 7:33 AM
We’re building a generation of apartments in Australia that are not designed for our warming climate.
Too much glass. Not enough shade.
(This resident’s energy bills are also $300/month!)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
Too much glass. Not enough shade.
(This resident’s energy bills are also $300/month!)
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
ANCAP’s crash tests are proving electric cars to be the safest vehicles in Australia
Battery-powered models make up 6 / 7 strongest crash test performers
Surprise: highly flammable liquids (petrol and diesel) in ICE are much more likely to catch fire than electric cars
thedriven.io/2026/01/16/w...
Battery-powered models make up 6 / 7 strongest crash test performers
Surprise: highly flammable liquids (petrol and diesel) in ICE are much more likely to catch fire than electric cars
thedriven.io/2026/01/16/w...
Want a safe car? Crash tests say you should go electric
Electric cars are proving to be the safest vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered models making up six of the seven strongest crash test performers.
thedriven.io
January 16, 2026 at 10:28 AM
ANCAP’s crash tests are proving electric cars to be the safest vehicles in Australia
Battery-powered models make up 6 / 7 strongest crash test performers
Surprise: highly flammable liquids (petrol and diesel) in ICE are much more likely to catch fire than electric cars
thedriven.io/2026/01/16/w...
Battery-powered models make up 6 / 7 strongest crash test performers
Surprise: highly flammable liquids (petrol and diesel) in ICE are much more likely to catch fire than electric cars
thedriven.io/2026/01/16/w...
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Technology gains mean that one ship load of solar #PV panels is now worth more to the grid than 120 #coal carriers, or 57 #LNG tankers.
One ship loaded with solar PV is now worth more to the grid than 120 coal-carriers
Technology gains mean that one ship load of solar PV panels is now worth more to the grid than 120 coal carriers, or 57 LNG tankers.
reneweconomy.com.au
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
IEA estimate of solar offsetting shiploads of coal based on 2023 data
Since then, tech improves, and in 2026, effectiveness of clean energy shiploads is up by up to 15%
But, efficiency of a ship full of coal or gas remains static
reneweconomy.com.au/one-ship-loa... @reneweconomy.com.au
Since then, tech improves, and in 2026, effectiveness of clean energy shiploads is up by up to 15%
But, efficiency of a ship full of coal or gas remains static
reneweconomy.com.au/one-ship-loa... @reneweconomy.com.au
January 16, 2026 at 7:12 AM
IEA estimate of solar offsetting shiploads of coal based on 2023 data
Since then, tech improves, and in 2026, effectiveness of clean energy shiploads is up by up to 15%
But, efficiency of a ship full of coal or gas remains static
reneweconomy.com.au/one-ship-loa... @reneweconomy.com.au
Since then, tech improves, and in 2026, effectiveness of clean energy shiploads is up by up to 15%
But, efficiency of a ship full of coal or gas remains static
reneweconomy.com.au/one-ship-loa... @reneweconomy.com.au
Solar: The Fastest Energy Transition Ever
Webinar
How did this happen?
Is an even faster transition be possible?
What has driven solar’s rapid rise
Can emerging clean technologies go faster?
Thur, 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 PM AEST
www.eit.edu.au/event/solar-...
Webinar
How did this happen?
Is an even faster transition be possible?
What has driven solar’s rapid rise
Can emerging clean technologies go faster?
Thur, 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 PM AEST
www.eit.edu.au/event/solar-...
Solar: The Fastest Energy Transition Ever
Solar is the fastest energy transition in human history. How did this happen and could an even faster transition be possible? This session explores the forces behind solar’s rapid rise, the crucial ro...
www.eit.edu.au
January 15, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Solar: The Fastest Energy Transition Ever
Webinar
How did this happen?
Is an even faster transition be possible?
What has driven solar’s rapid rise
Can emerging clean technologies go faster?
Thur, 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 PM AEST
www.eit.edu.au/event/solar-...
Webinar
How did this happen?
Is an even faster transition be possible?
What has driven solar’s rapid rise
Can emerging clean technologies go faster?
Thur, 22 Jan 2026, 1:00 PM AEST
www.eit.edu.au/event/solar-...
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👀 good. LNP clueless. They don't even understand that those data centres they want are already showing that battery tech is the only thing which has the flexibility to keep them running well.
Best they not have to play with tech any more. Dangerous. Take their phones.
bsky.app/profile/prof...
Best they not have to play with tech any more. Dangerous. Take their phones.
bsky.app/profile/prof...
Australia utility batteries and dispatch at 15 Jan 2026
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
January 15, 2026 at 6:24 AM
👀 good. LNP clueless. They don't even understand that those data centres they want are already showing that battery tech is the only thing which has the flexibility to keep them running well.
Best they not have to play with tech any more. Dangerous. Take their phones.
bsky.app/profile/prof...
Best they not have to play with tech any more. Dangerous. Take their phones.
bsky.app/profile/prof...
Australia utility batteries and dispatch at 15 Jan 2026
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Australia utility batteries and dispatch at 15 Jan 2026
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
NEM battery
53 Facilities; Capacity 8,872MW/ 15,175MWh
1697GWh 12months dispatch
WA WEM battery
6 Facilities; Capacity 1,385MW/ 5,367MWh
652GWh 12months dispatch
Total Australia batter
59 Facilities; Capacity: 10,257MW/ 20,542MWh\2350GWh
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Dongfeng is selling the Vigo EV for $37,990 in #NewZealand matching the smaller Atto 2 in price and the MGS5 in size
51kwh battery, 340km range, 167kw charging, 750kg towing, seats, steering wheel and rumor of cup holders
Overall spec and safety seem ok if you can see past the name!
51kwh battery, 340km range, 167kw charging, 750kg towing, seats, steering wheel and rumor of cup holders
Overall spec and safety seem ok if you can see past the name!
January 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Dongfeng is selling the Vigo EV for $37,990 in #NewZealand matching the smaller Atto 2 in price and the MGS5 in size
51kwh battery, 340km range, 167kw charging, 750kg towing, seats, steering wheel and rumor of cup holders
Overall spec and safety seem ok if you can see past the name!
51kwh battery, 340km range, 167kw charging, 750kg towing, seats, steering wheel and rumor of cup holders
Overall spec and safety seem ok if you can see past the name!
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Here's the data:
January 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Here's the data:
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Chart admirably demonstrating the climate trend
It's leading to record wildfires, floods, rising seas, extreme storms & typhoons, harvest failures
And whilst the tech is around to curtail the problem, humanity, right now, just isn't doing so
www.ft.com/content/e995...
It's leading to record wildfires, floods, rising seas, extreme storms & typhoons, harvest failures
And whilst the tech is around to curtail the problem, humanity, right now, just isn't doing so
www.ft.com/content/e995...
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Chart admirably demonstrating the climate trend
It's leading to record wildfires, floods, rising seas, extreme storms & typhoons, harvest failures
And whilst the tech is around to curtail the problem, humanity, right now, just isn't doing so
www.ft.com/content/e995...
It's leading to record wildfires, floods, rising seas, extreme storms & typhoons, harvest failures
And whilst the tech is around to curtail the problem, humanity, right now, just isn't doing so
www.ft.com/content/e995...
China's automakers surpassed Japan's in global sales in 2025 (~27M vs ~25M units), marking a historic shift after decades of Japanese dominance.
China's growth propelled by EV leadership, China's vast domestic market, and rapid export expansion
Final numbers not yet fully finalized
Exports:
China's growth propelled by EV leadership, China's vast domestic market, and rapid export expansion
Final numbers not yet fully finalized
Exports:
January 14, 2026 at 6:54 AM
China's automakers surpassed Japan's in global sales in 2025 (~27M vs ~25M units), marking a historic shift after decades of Japanese dominance.
China's growth propelled by EV leadership, China's vast domestic market, and rapid export expansion
Final numbers not yet fully finalized
Exports:
China's growth propelled by EV leadership, China's vast domestic market, and rapid export expansion
Final numbers not yet fully finalized
Exports:
Powered by renewable energy and storage, Australia’s move to produce green iron via renewable hydrogen is feasible, with sound fundamentals and supportive global policy momentum
I'm looking forward to presenting at IDC's EnergyTech conference, Perth 19Feb26
www.linkedin.com/posts/idc-te...
I'm looking forward to presenting at IDC's EnergyTech conference, Perth 19Feb26
www.linkedin.com/posts/idc-te...
January 13, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Powered by renewable energy and storage, Australia’s move to produce green iron via renewable hydrogen is feasible, with sound fundamentals and supportive global policy momentum
I'm looking forward to presenting at IDC's EnergyTech conference, Perth 19Feb26
www.linkedin.com/posts/idc-te...
I'm looking forward to presenting at IDC's EnergyTech conference, Perth 19Feb26
www.linkedin.com/posts/idc-te...
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Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Breaking NYT:
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
The Pentagon used a secret aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane in its first boat attack, according to officials briefed on the matter.
The laws of armed conflict forbid combatants from feigning civilian status.
That is a war crime called "perfidy."
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Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating https://theonion.com/archaeologists-d-c-capitol-may-have-once-been-used-for-legislating/
January 12, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Archaeologists: D.C. Capitol May Have Once Been Used For Legislating https://theonion.com/archaeologists-d-c-capitol-may-have-once-been-used-for-legislating/
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Frey: "You cannot drag pregnant women through the snow. You're not allowed to take teenagers out of their car and detain them when they are in fact American citizens. That is against the law in every state. That is against our US Constitution."
January 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Frey: "You cannot drag pregnant women through the snow. You're not allowed to take teenagers out of their car and detain them when they are in fact American citizens. That is against the law in every state. That is against our US Constitution."
The dragon no longer sleeps
China, EU have reached a consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
cnevpost.com/2026/01/12/c...
China's EV industry advantage arises from technological innovation and the cost and scale advantages achieved through rigorous market competition - a thread
China, EU have reached a consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
cnevpost.com/2026/01/12/c...
China's EV industry advantage arises from technological innovation and the cost and scale advantages achieved through rigorous market competition - a thread
January 13, 2026 at 12:57 AM
The dragon no longer sleeps
China, EU have reached a consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
cnevpost.com/2026/01/12/c...
China's EV industry advantage arises from technological innovation and the cost and scale advantages achieved through rigorous market competition - a thread
China, EU have reached a consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
cnevpost.com/2026/01/12/c...
China's EV industry advantage arises from technological innovation and the cost and scale advantages achieved through rigorous market competition - a thread
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Opportunity to submit in support of an Australian #BillOfRights
Royal Commissioner Bell ought be interested, no?
Particularly:
Make any other recommendations arising out of the inquiry that would contribute to strengthening social cohesion in Australia and counter the spread of ideologically and religiously-motivated extremism in Australia.
Bio very relevant
Particularly:
Make any other recommendations arising out of the inquiry that would contribute to strengthening social cohesion in Australia and counter the spread of ideologically and religiously-motivated extremism in Australia.
Bio very relevant
January 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Opportunity to submit in support of an Australian #BillOfRights
To build the future sustainably,
Perth needs to grow up
Not out
Embrace higher density to curb urban sprawl of the longest city in the world, and to preserve resources, and enhance liveability
#urbanism+
www.linkedin.com/posts/raywil...
Interview 9News Perth Kelly Williams
Perth needs to grow up
Not out
Embrace higher density to curb urban sprawl of the longest city in the world, and to preserve resources, and enhance liveability
#urbanism+
www.linkedin.com/posts/raywil...
Interview 9News Perth Kelly Williams
Perth needs to grow up jan26 | Prof Ray Wills
To build the boom sustainably, Perth needs to grow up. (Not out.)
Western Australia's population is set to surge, with Perth at the epicenter, fueled by our enduring mining boom and the rise of giga-...
www.linkedin.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:11 AM
To build the future sustainably,
Perth needs to grow up
Not out
Embrace higher density to curb urban sprawl of the longest city in the world, and to preserve resources, and enhance liveability
#urbanism+
www.linkedin.com/posts/raywil...
Interview 9News Perth Kelly Williams
Perth needs to grow up
Not out
Embrace higher density to curb urban sprawl of the longest city in the world, and to preserve resources, and enhance liveability
#urbanism+
www.linkedin.com/posts/raywil...
Interview 9News Perth Kelly Williams
Faked AI image with multiple errors gains traction to either implicate Good (as aggressive, and AI-faked criminal history) or exonerate Ross/DHS
Countries must legislate against malicious misuse of AI
AKA lying
AI is smart enough to vet its own use, prevent misuse
Countries must legislate against malicious misuse of AI
AKA lying
AI is smart enough to vet its own use, prevent misuse
January 12, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Faked AI image with multiple errors gains traction to either implicate Good (as aggressive, and AI-faked criminal history) or exonerate Ross/DHS
Countries must legislate against malicious misuse of AI
AKA lying
AI is smart enough to vet its own use, prevent misuse
Countries must legislate against malicious misuse of AI
AKA lying
AI is smart enough to vet its own use, prevent misuse
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It doesn't help that a seemingly universal Australian fantasy is that one might, at a moment's notice, be required to tow a small house from Perth to Cairns, via Alice Springs, without a stop. I guess we need something to sustain us as we grind up and down the same 20km of freeway every day.
January 10, 2026 at 11:08 AM
It doesn't help that a seemingly universal Australian fantasy is that one might, at a moment's notice, be required to tow a small house from Perth to Cairns, via Alice Springs, without a stop. I guess we need something to sustain us as we grind up and down the same 20km of freeway every day.
Australia Post operates Australia's largest electric vehicle fleet
Tho' smaller than most imagine when they hear EV
5,600 EVs to end 2025 - Includes KYBURZ trikes, electric bikes, Fuso eCanter trucks, Mercedes-Benz eVito vans, & DUTY electric motorbikes
thedriven.io/2025/10/14/a... @thedriven.io
Tho' smaller than most imagine when they hear EV
5,600 EVs to end 2025 - Includes KYBURZ trikes, electric bikes, Fuso eCanter trucks, Mercedes-Benz eVito vans, & DUTY electric motorbikes
thedriven.io/2025/10/14/a... @thedriven.io
January 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Australia Post operates Australia's largest electric vehicle fleet
Tho' smaller than most imagine when they hear EV
5,600 EVs to end 2025 - Includes KYBURZ trikes, electric bikes, Fuso eCanter trucks, Mercedes-Benz eVito vans, & DUTY electric motorbikes
thedriven.io/2025/10/14/a... @thedriven.io
Tho' smaller than most imagine when they hear EV
5,600 EVs to end 2025 - Includes KYBURZ trikes, electric bikes, Fuso eCanter trucks, Mercedes-Benz eVito vans, & DUTY electric motorbikes
thedriven.io/2025/10/14/a... @thedriven.io
Meanwhile, across the ditch
New Zealand total vehicle registrations sliding, a feature of the reign of current govt since 2022
Hybrids dominate, fuelled by MAGA-lite, anti-climate govt RUC policies lobbied by Toyota/ Japanese car makers (7 / top 10)
BEV 4.8%
PHEV 4.3%
Hybrid 37.2%
Petrol 35.3%
New Zealand total vehicle registrations sliding, a feature of the reign of current govt since 2022
Hybrids dominate, fuelled by MAGA-lite, anti-climate govt RUC policies lobbied by Toyota/ Japanese car makers (7 / top 10)
BEV 4.8%
PHEV 4.3%
Hybrid 37.2%
Petrol 35.3%
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Meanwhile, across the ditch
New Zealand total vehicle registrations sliding, a feature of the reign of current govt since 2022
Hybrids dominate, fuelled by MAGA-lite, anti-climate govt RUC policies lobbied by Toyota/ Japanese car makers (7 / top 10)
BEV 4.8%
PHEV 4.3%
Hybrid 37.2%
Petrol 35.3%
New Zealand total vehicle registrations sliding, a feature of the reign of current govt since 2022
Hybrids dominate, fuelled by MAGA-lite, anti-climate govt RUC policies lobbied by Toyota/ Japanese car makers (7 / top 10)
BEV 4.8%
PHEV 4.3%
Hybrid 37.2%
Petrol 35.3%
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I’m sorry the decorum argument was dead ten fucking years ago when the entire republican party hitched themselves to mister “grab them by the pussy”
come on
come on
Frey: "This notion of inflammatory comments -- c'mon guys. I dropped an F bomb, they killed someone. Which one of those is more inflammatory? I'm going with the killing somebody."
January 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I’m sorry the decorum argument was dead ten fucking years ago when the entire republican party hitched themselves to mister “grab them by the pussy”
come on
come on
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2026 EVs headed to Oz have price parity or cheaper than fossil equivalents.
Australia needs to do the math.
And if Bolivia can scrap fossil fuel subsidies - why can't we?
#ausecon
youtu.be/n-dPrepNRbM?...
Australia needs to do the math.
And if Bolivia can scrap fossil fuel subsidies - why can't we?
#ausecon
youtu.be/n-dPrepNRbM?...
January 10, 2026 at 5:54 AM
2026 EVs headed to Oz have price parity or cheaper than fossil equivalents.
Australia needs to do the math.
And if Bolivia can scrap fossil fuel subsidies - why can't we?
#ausecon
youtu.be/n-dPrepNRbM?...
Australia needs to do the math.
And if Bolivia can scrap fossil fuel subsidies - why can't we?
#ausecon
youtu.be/n-dPrepNRbM?...