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
@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.
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They are going to do it.
It's all to set up martial law.
War against Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
It's all to set up martial law.
War against Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
Soldiers with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:26 AM
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Incredible with basic competent national governance can do.
"Voters backed the Alpine Initiative and NRLA decades ago. Engineers then spent years refining routes and safety systems. A separate federal rail fund now guarantees long-term financing for upgrades... instead of short political cycles."
"Voters backed the Alpine Initiative and NRLA decades ago. Engineers then spent years refining routes and safety systems. A separate federal rail fund now guarantees long-term financing for upgrades... instead of short political cycles."
January 18, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Incredible with basic competent national governance can do.
"Voters backed the Alpine Initiative and NRLA decades ago. Engineers then spent years refining routes and safety systems. A separate federal rail fund now guarantees long-term financing for upgrades... instead of short political cycles."
"Voters backed the Alpine Initiative and NRLA decades ago. Engineers then spent years refining routes and safety systems. A separate federal rail fund now guarantees long-term financing for upgrades... instead of short political cycles."
💪🏽
I know it’s hard to have optimism right now, but if there’s one thing that is genuinely giving me hope it is seeing communities — hell, neighborhoods, even portions of cities — stand up in unison against tyranny in a way that is active, capable, savvy. It’s really powerful.
January 18, 2026 at 4:21 AM
💪🏽
California, Oregon, Washington, B.C. - Cascadia, let's go! 4th largest economy and EV market on earth, filled with tons of folks working towards a bright future with the most biodiversity on earth. Dew it!
Canada: BC Hydro launches 400 kW chargers as network tops 800 ports - electrive.com
BC Hydro has expanded its public charging network to more than 800 charging points across British Columbia, Canada, and commissioned its first 400 kW fast
www.electrive.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 AM
California, Oregon, Washington, B.C. - Cascadia, let's go! 4th largest economy and EV market on earth, filled with tons of folks working towards a bright future with the most biodiversity on earth. Dew it!
Mush for brains con man.
January 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Mush for brains con man.
Maybe my favorite classic car? I sat in one ages ago, sooo cool, just an impossibly fantastic shape, and love this era of JDM designs with the big headlights. 2000 GT, Sports 800, etc.
Worth checking out if you know of one at museum or show just to take the design in IRL.
Worth checking out if you know of one at museum or show just to take the design in IRL.
See the interior and exterior of the 1968 Toyota 2000 GT from every angle.
View Photos of the 1968 Toyota 2000 GT
See the interior and exterior of the 1968 Toyota 2000 GT from every angle.
bit.ly
January 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Maybe my favorite classic car? I sat in one ages ago, sooo cool, just an impossibly fantastic shape, and love this era of JDM designs with the big headlights. 2000 GT, Sports 800, etc.
Worth checking out if you know of one at museum or show just to take the design in IRL.
Worth checking out if you know of one at museum or show just to take the design in IRL.
Man, bad for graphics cards, bad for water for humans, bad for decarbonizing, can we stop setting the world on fire faster for insecure fun-tech-bros born rich?
When WSJ starts writing about AI memory constraints, it’s usually worth paying attention.
Here’s why Micron sits at the infrastructure layer behind the AI boom. #AIBoom #Micron #WSJ
open.substack.com/pub/stevenha...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/memo...
Here’s why Micron sits at the infrastructure layer behind the AI boom. #AIBoom #Micron #WSJ
open.substack.com/pub/stevenha...
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/memo...
The Global Memory-Chip Shortage Will Cost Us All
AI companies’ need for a once obscure and affordable type of microchip threatens to drive up prices of all electronics—and limit data-center ambitions.
www.wsj.com
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Man, bad for graphics cards, bad for water for humans, bad for decarbonizing, can we stop setting the world on fire faster for insecure fun-tech-bros born rich?
Gunna need everyone’s racist cousin to grow a spine.
Instead of having to travel to various capitals to reassure foreign leaders, these US lawmakers could just impeach the mofo.
In Denmark, U.S. lawmakers contradict Trump on Greenland
Leaders of the bipartisan delegation said most Americans don’t want to acquire the territory, and thousands of Danes joined “Hands-off Greenland” protests.
wapo.st
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Gunna need everyone’s racist cousin to grow a spine.
This. It’s not trump it’s the entire GOP, it’s the GOP voters, the whole kitten kaboodle.
I've said this before and I'll say it again.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.
January 17, 2026 at 11:57 PM
This. It’s not trump it’s the entire GOP, it’s the GOP voters, the whole kitten kaboodle.
This competes with the iX3 in its home
market. It charges 10-80% in ~10 minutes. The iX3 is on par with Hyundais old, clean sheet platform, e-GMP, in twice as long. It’s going to be a very exciting second half of the decade as China and Korea dominate EV platforms and model variety!
market. It charges 10-80% in ~10 minutes. The iX3 is on par with Hyundais old, clean sheet platform, e-GMP, in twice as long. It’s going to be a very exciting second half of the decade as China and Korea dominate EV platforms and model variety!
January 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
This competes with the iX3 in its home
market. It charges 10-80% in ~10 minutes. The iX3 is on par with Hyundais old, clean sheet platform, e-GMP, in twice as long. It’s going to be a very exciting second half of the decade as China and Korea dominate EV platforms and model variety!
market. It charges 10-80% in ~10 minutes. The iX3 is on par with Hyundais old, clean sheet platform, e-GMP, in twice as long. It’s going to be a very exciting second half of the decade as China and Korea dominate EV platforms and model variety!
I mean, yes, daily mail. Just so silly how deep the EV FUD is.
Hydrogen <> Electricity
Hydrogen <> Electricity
Sales of Toyota's EV stall as furious drivers say 'impossible to fuel' cars have landed them in debt nightmare trib.al/WWvAE0n
Toyota's EV that runs on hydrogen FLOPS as lawsuit alleges defects
The Toyota Mirai was billed as a revolutionary sedan that only emits harmless water vapor and has none of the downsides of traditional battery-powered EVs.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 17, 2026 at 11:15 PM
I mean, yes, daily mail. Just so silly how deep the EV FUD is.
Hydrogen <> Electricity
Hydrogen <> Electricity
Reminiscent of Denmark’s power plant with a ski slope that was importing trash from the UK to burn to keep running. 🥴
A depressing read.
"Kristersson made a series of moves that eroded Sweden’s green credentials, including scrapping the environment ministry, reducing subsidies for EVs, and cutting taxes on diesel to appeal to rural voters unhappy with rising costs. The result? Sweden’s emissions rose 7% in 2024."
"Kristersson made a series of moves that eroded Sweden’s green credentials, including scrapping the environment ministry, reducing subsidies for EVs, and cutting taxes on diesel to appeal to rural voters unhappy with rising costs. The result? Sweden’s emissions rose 7% in 2024."
Sweden Is Retreating From Its Bold Green Ambitions
Emissions are rising again, and companies are in financial trouble
www.bloomberg.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Reminiscent of Denmark’s power plant with a ski slope that was importing trash from the UK to burn to keep running. 🥴
Mask up! Wash hands.
Much of the U.S. is seeing “High” or “Very High” levels of illnesses that include fever plus a cough or sore throat.
Based on COVID Wastewater data (ending Jan 10), 21 states were at Very High or High level of SARS-CoV-2. 8 at moderate levels. The Midwest is getting hit the hardest.
Based on COVID Wastewater data (ending Jan 10), 21 states were at Very High or High level of SARS-CoV-2. 8 at moderate levels. The Midwest is getting hit the hardest.
January 17, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Mask up! Wash hands.
It is a fascist regime.
I've been trying to understand what's happening in the US and the endgame. If the goal is to deport or kill 242 million people to create a country with only 100 million people, the things the Trump administration is doing make perfect sense.
h/t @eroston.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/u...
h/t @eroston.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/u...
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 PM
It is a fascist regime.
Let’s goooo!! Take another day off next week!
So moved by the people of Minnesota who—drawing on LA, Portland, Chicago, DC etc—are writing a shining new chapter in the history of nonviolent resistance.
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
The rest of us need to be taking notes—and helping them!
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Let’s goooo!! Take another day off next week!
Awesome!
BREAKING: The European Union and the Mercosur bloc sign a major deal to create one of world's biggest free trade zones after 25 years of talks.
European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement
The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries have formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Awesome!
Lots of odd energy behind the Canada China as retribution against U.S. manufacturers or Tesla so here’s a brief PSA. Go read the statement. It’s *any* EV made in China. That includes U.S. automakers and Tesla. And the affordable amount doesn’t hit 50% until 2030…
Backgrounder - Preliminary Agreement-In-Principle to Address Economic and Trade Issues between Canada and the People's Republic of China
Preliminary Agreement-In-Principle to Address Economic and Trade Issues between Canada and the People's Republic of China
www.international.gc.ca
January 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Lots of odd energy behind the Canada China as retribution against U.S. manufacturers or Tesla so here’s a brief PSA. Go read the statement. It’s *any* EV made in China. That includes U.S. automakers and Tesla. And the affordable amount doesn’t hit 50% until 2030…
There’s an odd venn diagram overlapping of folks commenting that BYD is coming to Canadaand Chinese EVs will be super affordable (neither confirmed), and also total shock when I mention BYD has been manufacturing EVs (busses) for years in Canada already so here’s a post to help folks parroting BYD.
BYD Opens First Canadian Bus Assembly Plant - Technological Innovations for a Better Life | BYD USA
BYD (Build Your Dreams) has expanded its North American operations with the opening of its first bus assembly plant in Canada. The 45,000-square-foot facility in Newmarket is the first new electric bu...
en.byd.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:42 PM
There’s an odd venn diagram overlapping of folks commenting that BYD is coming to Canadaand Chinese EVs will be super affordable (neither confirmed), and also total shock when I mention BYD has been manufacturing EVs (busses) for years in Canada already so here’s a post to help folks parroting BYD.
Great review, I wonder how quickly Kia shifts to export the EV5 to Canada from China?
If you're looking for a big, comfortable, roomy, electric SUV, could the Kia EV5 be for you? I test the low-end Air trim and see how it compares to the competition. Kia really are on a roll right now, but should they be upping their game with charging speed? ⚡️
youtu.be/qhFnP66UTuw
youtu.be/qhFnP66UTuw
Want an electric SUV? This one is hard to fault. Kia EV5 "Air" review
YouTube video by Andrew Till / Mr. EV
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Great review, I wonder how quickly Kia shifts to export the EV5 to Canada from China?
Really curious how rapidly Nissan, Mazda, Tesla, Ford, GM start exporting from their Chinese JV factories to Canada.
Dongfeng Nissan unveils electric SUV with 5C fast charging - electrive.com
The Dongfeng Nissan joint venture has unveiled the new NX8. The mid-sized SUV will launch in China as both a BEV and an EREV, serving as a sister model to the
www.electrive.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Really curious how rapidly Nissan, Mazda, Tesla, Ford, GM start exporting from their Chinese JV factories to Canada.
It’s even sexier when you increase solar and pair it with demand decreasing, like California 🤙🏽
NEW | #Solar powered nearly TWO-THIRDS of US electricity demand growth in 2025☀️🇺🇸
US electricity demand increased by 135 TWh in 2025, with solar meeting 61% of that – growing by a RECORD 83 TWh.
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
US electricity demand increased by 135 TWh in 2025, with solar meeting 61% of that – growing by a RECORD 83 TWh.
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
January 17, 2026 at 10:18 AM
It’s even sexier when you increase solar and pair it with demand decreasing, like California 🤙🏽
Incentives and Infrastructure are how you increase EV adoption 🤙🏽 (Germany already has Chinese EVs in market 😉).
The subsidy program is expected to cover about 800,000 cars and will specifically target low- to middle-income households.
www.autonews.com/ev/ane-germa...
www.autonews.com/ev/ane-germa...
Germany to offer EV buyers up to €6,000 a car to boost demand
The subsidy program is expected to cover about 800,000 cars and will specifically target low- to middle-income households.
www.autonews.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Incentives and Infrastructure are how you increase EV adoption 🤙🏽 (Germany already has Chinese EVs in market 😉).
C&D didn’t plug in often, as we know of PHEV majority from studies, but this comment struck me:
“if you currently possess both a short commute and a spare 240-volt hookup in your garage, the Kia Niro PHEV is a versatile little runabout”
Did staff not plug into regular outlets?
“if you currently possess both a short commute and a spare 240-volt hookup in your garage, the Kia Niro PHEV is a versatile little runabout”
Did staff not plug into regular outlets?
While we may not have relied on electricity as much as we wanted, the plug-in Niro proved efficient and practical.
Long-Term Kia Niro PHEV: 40,000-Mile Wrap-Up
While we may not have relied on electricity as much as we wanted, the plug-in Niro proved efficient and practical.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 10:09 AM
C&D didn’t plug in often, as we know of PHEV majority from studies, but this comment struck me:
“if you currently possess both a short commute and a spare 240-volt hookup in your garage, the Kia Niro PHEV is a versatile little runabout”
Did staff not plug into regular outlets?
“if you currently possess both a short commute and a spare 240-volt hookup in your garage, the Kia Niro PHEV is a versatile little runabout”
Did staff not plug into regular outlets?
It’s really remarkable how far behind SF is and how many of their systemic problems derive from being so far behind. Just now colliding planning, building and permitting? What?
Latest News: San Francisco Moves to Consolidate City Permitting Functions: San Francisco is beginning the process of consolidating planning and building departments to reduce permitting delays that have slowed housing and business… #NorthAmerica #Residential #Municipalities #Commercial Read More
San Francisco Moves to Consolidate City Permitting Functions
San Francisco is beginning the process of consolidating planning and building departments to reduce permitting delays that have slowed housing and business development.
dlvr.it
January 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
It’s really remarkable how far behind SF is and how many of their systemic problems derive from being so far behind. Just now colliding planning, building and permitting? What?