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Robert Llewellyn
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Born at 314 ppm CO2. (We are now at 426 ppm CO2) Founder and presenter on The Fully Charged Show. That bloke from Red Dwarf and Scrapheap Challenge. [email protected] Time and Money, serialised novel on Substack: https://llewellyn.substack.com/
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
Bit more comparison fodder
Picture of the first two generations of Nissan Leaf with the real new one in the background that is
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
ePedal is very good. Haven’t tried pro-pilot yet.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
Useful comparison
A graphic showing the enormous improvements since the launch of the original Nissan Leaf 14 years ago the new one goes four times further charges three times faster has two times more power and is 36% cheaper than the original
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
No point denying it, I’m a bit of a Nissan Leaf fanboy. I’ve driven my 1st generation Leaf over 80,000 miles and it’s never had anything resembling a mechanical problem. Incredibly reliable. If this new version is similar, it’s a very long-term vehicle.
Front view of the new Nissan leaf again parked by the seaside and again resting in dappled sunlight in northern Denmark
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
I agree they have taken their time coming up with something genuinely new and impressive, but I do think they have done that with this Leaf.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
I’d gently suggest that in a land of higher bonnets, the new Leaf bonnet is pretty low, but I know what you’re saying. I’m in agreement with your basic point.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
I’ve now driven the new Nissan Leaf 100 km and apart from everything else, I never once glanced or even thought about ‘remaining range.’ This car can cover 300 miles/480km more than the gen 1 Leaf.
Picture of the new Nissan Leaf parked beside the sea in northern Denmark, with dappled sunlight gently kissing the roof line
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
Yes
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 1d
Today I’m driving the new Nissan Leaf. In Denmark. I was here 14 years ago to drive the 1st gen Leaf. This one goes a bit further.
Early morning shot of a row of the new Nissan Leaf on the docks in Copenhagen
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 3d
Just in case anyon e is interested.
A screenshot of a free ticket offer for Everything Electric courtesy of Hankook tyres
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 3d
This just out. A proper game changer vehicle.
I thought it might get a lot of attention and it has.
Bigly.
youtu.be/wyu_V-T4p98
Kia PV5: This CHEAP Modular Van Is A Game Changer!
YouTube video by Everything Electric CARS
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 3d
I caught up with Andy Palmer recently.
His experience at Nissan (he was the power behind the launch of the original Nissan Leaf) and Aston Martin is enormous. Now he's developing batteries and defending EV's and explains how important this is, calmly and clearly
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0anj...
Godfather of EVs Turns New Leaf With 'Brill' British Batteries Move & Urges UK EV Industry to Unite.
YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 4d
Boom. Excellent response sir!
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
I agree. We have loads of birds at home. Never seen one of these.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
Thank you to everyone who replied. I’d never seen a Jay up this close before, beautiful bird! I had to move super slow to pick up my phone and take the picture. The building is on a square with many large trees.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
Just had this beauty pecking at a window in central London. Can anyone identify it?
A large bird with a bright blue flash on its wing.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
Just had this beauty pecking at a window in central London. Can anyone identify it?
A large bird with a bright blue flash on its wing.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
Just posted an update on the slow but relentless development of The Ghost Camera.
open.substack.com/pub/llewelly...
The Ghost Camera Approaches
A quick update as the book finally gets a bit closer
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 5d
This episode of Everything Electric Tech is about exactly what it says on the label. With renewable energy we all really can own the means of production.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KWF...
Community Energy: The Future is Local!
YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH
www.youtube.com
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 8d
Just been doing a bit of forward planning for the upcoming ZapHeap filming, the crazy tests will be recorded live at Everything Electric Live.
Tickets at fullycharged.live.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 10d
Imagine having someone in government who’s prepared to confront the lies and simplistic nonsense the fossil lobby spew out every day.
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Chris Bowen @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social · 10d
It's important to call this stuff out.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 10d
I'm with you all the way on this, however I thought, maybe by mistake, it made the oil industry look utterly corrupt, broken on its last legs and it portrayed the people who run the tatty dated companies look like inept crooks.
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 11d
Found Spectator article written by this chap. Spouting on about how no one wants electric cars, especially in China.
When you read this tripe, but you have been to China this year, as I have, you know he's dropping these 'opinions' out of his backside. SO many EVs on the roads in China, it's insane
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 11d
Recording podcast with Dr Andy Palmer this morning. He was COO of Nissan. He went on to be CEO of Aston Martin Lagonda. He is now very involved in the electrification of transport in the UK and knows a thing or two about electric vehicles, charging and many related topics.
Got any questions for him?
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 13d
Coming very soon. Chapter 23 of Time&Money, a techno thriller being released one chapter a week on jolly old substack. You can read the first four chapters for zilch.
therealtimeandmoneynovel.substack.com/p/time-and-m...
Time&Money
A novel by Robert Llewellyn
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Robert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 15d
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I've occassionally been criticised for my supposed 'slapdash' reviews of new electric cars, many of those negative comments include terms like 'you should stick to doing the news episdes.' So, for those particular gentlemen.....
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzqO...
Trucks, Supercars and 500-Mile Range EVs!
YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH
www.youtube.com
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