Don't Be An Octopus
@dont-be-an-octopus.bsky.social
Funky word gibbon,
electric car nutcase
and collector of catbeasts.
🏳️⚧️♂️
Minister of Propaganda for
@kiwiev.bsky.social
Cats for adoption here:
@cat-shack-tassie.bsky.social
electric car nutcase
and collector of catbeasts.
🏳️⚧️♂️
Minister of Propaganda for
@kiwiev.bsky.social
Cats for adoption here:
@cat-shack-tassie.bsky.social
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Random Sith Lord of the Day!
As we know, Darth 'Vader' does a lot of taking over other people's planets.
And Darth 'Sidious' is a hidden corrupting force within the Republic.
But there are also some other, lesser-known Star Wars baddies out there...
As we know, Darth 'Vader' does a lot of taking over other people's planets.
And Darth 'Sidious' is a hidden corrupting force within the Republic.
But there are also some other, lesser-known Star Wars baddies out there...
Huh, power's gone out, time to play with the VtoL on the new car.
(*car starts up rotors and accelerates into the sky*)
(*car starts up rotors and accelerates into the sky*)
September 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Huh, power's gone out, time to play with the VtoL on the new car.
(*car starts up rotors and accelerates into the sky*)
(*car starts up rotors and accelerates into the sky*)
Currently engaged in a very important investigation to see if the text "Build your dreams" on the back of an Atto 3 can be arranged into something more useful.
"Uber, milady?" is currently winning.
"Uber, milady?" is currently winning.
September 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Currently engaged in a very important investigation to see if the text "Build your dreams" on the back of an Atto 3 can be arranged into something more useful.
"Uber, milady?" is currently winning.
"Uber, milady?" is currently winning.
Reposted by Don't Be An Octopus
The two Silksong states of mind:
1. Oh this is beautiful, it's like a dance. Gorgeous. Ooh what's over there?
2. NO MY ROSARIES!!!!!!!!
1. Oh this is beautiful, it's like a dance. Gorgeous. Ooh what's over there?
2. NO MY ROSARIES!!!!!!!!
September 7, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The two Silksong states of mind:
1. Oh this is beautiful, it's like a dance. Gorgeous. Ooh what's over there?
2. NO MY ROSARIES!!!!!!!!
1. Oh this is beautiful, it's like a dance. Gorgeous. Ooh what's over there?
2. NO MY ROSARIES!!!!!!!!
It is amazing after all these years to finally see a local video of FSD. Not Americans, not Canadians. *Us*.
As an Aussie who has just invested in a new car to do Uber, though, "fully autonomous driving" is welcome to stay unavailable here for as long as it likes... 😅
youtu.be/5DKHOHH_BzY?...
As an Aussie who has just invested in a new car to do Uber, though, "fully autonomous driving" is welcome to stay unavailable here for as long as it likes... 😅
youtu.be/5DKHOHH_BzY?...
🚨 Tesla FSD Supervised in AU/NZ is FREAKING SURREAL
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 2:05 AM
It is amazing after all these years to finally see a local video of FSD. Not Americans, not Canadians. *Us*.
As an Aussie who has just invested in a new car to do Uber, though, "fully autonomous driving" is welcome to stay unavailable here for as long as it likes... 😅
youtu.be/5DKHOHH_BzY?...
As an Aussie who has just invested in a new car to do Uber, though, "fully autonomous driving" is welcome to stay unavailable here for as long as it likes... 😅
youtu.be/5DKHOHH_BzY?...
Heh, the <insert proud child voice> "I'm Six!" as we call it in our household.
Wow! New car news! The MG IM6 is now on sale in NZ & Australia in 3 flavours:
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Premium: $66,900 > 450 km WLTP range > 217 kW (RWD) > 75 kWh LFP.
IM6 Platinum: $77,900 > 555 km WLTP range > 300 kW (RWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
IM6 Performance: $89,900 > 505 km WLTP range > 572 kW (AWD) > 100 kWh NMC.
August 22, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Heh, the <insert proud child voice> "I'm Six!" as we call it in our household.
Ohhhhh shit.
Be still, my beating heart.
Be still, my beating heart.
Holy spuds, this fully electric ute has just been unveiled in New Zealand!
It's a Riddara RD6 and it starts at $69,990, goes up to 360 km per charge (WLTP) and get this: IT TOWS THREE FREAKING TONNES. 😲
Real world testing coming soon so stay tuned. Talk about unexpected!
It's a Riddara RD6 and it starts at $69,990, goes up to 360 km per charge (WLTP) and get this: IT TOWS THREE FREAKING TONNES. 😲
Real world testing coming soon so stay tuned. Talk about unexpected!
August 21, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ohhhhh shit.
Be still, my beating heart.
Be still, my beating heart.
Re-entering the country - a strange jumble of dour law-enforcement and the obscene orgiastic halls of Duty Free.
August 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Re-entering the country - a strange jumble of dour law-enforcement and the obscene orgiastic halls of Duty Free.
I done a meme.
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I done a meme.
Oh. My. Fucking. God.
I still have no idea why these massive trucks which I have no use case for or likelihood of owning make me FEEL THINGS.
But oh boy, do they.
Guess they're in the same category as aeroplanes and car-shipping ships.
I still have no idea why these massive trucks which I have no use case for or likelihood of owning make me FEEL THINGS.
But oh boy, do they.
Guess they're in the same category as aeroplanes and car-shipping ships.
Going for a blast down Auckland motorway in this futuristic, fully electric semi truck. This thing MOVES. It makes diesel feel positively prehistoric. 😳 Video coming soon. If you have questions, I'll be at the event this evening. Should be fun. See ya there!
August 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Oh. My. Fucking. God.
I still have no idea why these massive trucks which I have no use case for or likelihood of owning make me FEEL THINGS.
But oh boy, do they.
Guess they're in the same category as aeroplanes and car-shipping ships.
I still have no idea why these massive trucks which I have no use case for or likelihood of owning make me FEEL THINGS.
But oh boy, do they.
Guess they're in the same category as aeroplanes and car-shipping ships.
Yet another new car brand arrives on our shores!
Made in China, designed in Gotham City... wait...
Made in China, designed in Gotham City... wait...
The Zeekr 7X rapid charges in 13 minutes, costs less than a Tesla Model Y and is coming to New Zealand in just a few weeks. I was at the launch in Australia yesterday and had a bit of fun in one. 😁
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
youtu.be/9bNZQ_YbSy0
The Zeekr 7X charges in 13 minutes and is coming to NZ! ⚡
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Yet another new car brand arrives on our shores!
Made in China, designed in Gotham City... wait...
Made in China, designed in Gotham City... wait...
New Cat Shack vid 😁
News video!
Matey and Sweetums have gone to live at NEAST HQ today, but I still have plenty of adoptable friends here. Also, if you're really lucky, next week you might get a vid from a real actual cat cafe (as opposed to the half-arsed establishment I live in 😆)
youtu.be/-XVet6FbUio?...
Matey and Sweetums have gone to live at NEAST HQ today, but I still have plenty of adoptable friends here. Also, if you're really lucky, next week you might get a vid from a real actual cat cafe (as opposed to the half-arsed establishment I live in 😆)
youtu.be/-XVet6FbUio?...
Cat Shack News - 2025/08/08
YouTube video by The Cat Shack
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
New Cat Shack vid 😁
🎵 Oooone more year in Yorkshire
🎵 January, February, April, May, September and July... 🎵
Seriously, my, like, two friends, if you ever get the chance to see the stage musical of Calendar Girls.... DO IT.
🎵 January, February, April, May, September and July... 🎵
Seriously, my, like, two friends, if you ever get the chance to see the stage musical of Calendar Girls.... DO IT.
August 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
🎵 Oooone more year in Yorkshire
🎵 January, February, April, May, September and July... 🎵
Seriously, my, like, two friends, if you ever get the chance to see the stage musical of Calendar Girls.... DO IT.
🎵 January, February, April, May, September and July... 🎵
Seriously, my, like, two friends, if you ever get the chance to see the stage musical of Calendar Girls.... DO IT.
This week from @kiwiev.bsky.social:
The glorious "oh shit, can you get the roof closed in time?" test. The sweet revenge of the "freedom of the wind in your hair" test. And Gav's professional dedication to the mafia test as he strives to fit into a boot designed for a golf bag.
youtu.be/7oDXq0b-rR0
The glorious "oh shit, can you get the roof closed in time?" test. The sweet revenge of the "freedom of the wind in your hair" test. And Gav's professional dedication to the mafia test as he strives to fit into a boot designed for a golf bag.
youtu.be/7oDXq0b-rR0
MG Cyberster vs MG B - Battle of the mid-life CRISIS!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
July 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This week from @kiwiev.bsky.social:
The glorious "oh shit, can you get the roof closed in time?" test. The sweet revenge of the "freedom of the wind in your hair" test. And Gav's professional dedication to the mafia test as he strives to fit into a boot designed for a golf bag.
youtu.be/7oDXq0b-rR0
The glorious "oh shit, can you get the roof closed in time?" test. The sweet revenge of the "freedom of the wind in your hair" test. And Gav's professional dedication to the mafia test as he strives to fit into a boot designed for a golf bag.
youtu.be/7oDXq0b-rR0
Yes, hello. I'll take two, please.
This isn't sci-fi, it's a new battery powered truck from Deepway which lands in New Zealand this weekend.
No word on range yet, but it has a 600kWh CATL battery with an 8 year or 1.5 million km warranty.
Etrucks NZ are bringing it in, saying it'll be "New Zealand's most affordable BEV semi-tractor"
No word on range yet, but it has a 600kWh CATL battery with an 8 year or 1.5 million km warranty.
Etrucks NZ are bringing it in, saying it'll be "New Zealand's most affordable BEV semi-tractor"
July 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Yes, hello. I'll take two, please.
Oh hello, it's Tesla results day again. Wonder what the actually-interesting-stuff to Elon-having-a-sook ratio is today.
July 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Oh hello, it's Tesla results day again. Wonder what the actually-interesting-stuff to Elon-having-a-sook ratio is today.
A comfortable entry-level EV, with an accessible review to match.
Don't be fooled, it's still chock full of Gav's delicious one-liners, but also won't frighten your grandma.
youtu.be/WlT4Uz8zeMg?...
Don't be fooled, it's still chock full of Gav's delicious one-liners, but also won't frighten your grandma.
youtu.be/WlT4Uz8zeMg?...
The Geely Ex5 : Good value or JUST cheap?
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A comfortable entry-level EV, with an accessible review to match.
Don't be fooled, it's still chock full of Gav's delicious one-liners, but also won't frighten your grandma.
youtu.be/WlT4Uz8zeMg?...
Don't be fooled, it's still chock full of Gav's delicious one-liners, but also won't frighten your grandma.
youtu.be/WlT4Uz8zeMg?...
Bloody annoying Aussie super-fan here.
Gav does indeed make the EV and clean-tech revolution more fun.
Apart from the universal joy of things that go zoom, the vehicles' performance in Kiwi environmental conditions is also of interest to drivers in Tasmania.
Subscribe! ⬇️
youtu.be/YfFJNtk_sos?...
Gav does indeed make the EV and clean-tech revolution more fun.
Apart from the universal joy of things that go zoom, the vehicles' performance in Kiwi environmental conditions is also of interest to drivers in Tasmania.
Subscribe! ⬇️
youtu.be/YfFJNtk_sos?...
Welcome to the Ecotricity channel!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Bloody annoying Aussie super-fan here.
Gav does indeed make the EV and clean-tech revolution more fun.
Apart from the universal joy of things that go zoom, the vehicles' performance in Kiwi environmental conditions is also of interest to drivers in Tasmania.
Subscribe! ⬇️
youtu.be/YfFJNtk_sos?...
Gav does indeed make the EV and clean-tech revolution more fun.
Apart from the universal joy of things that go zoom, the vehicles' performance in Kiwi environmental conditions is also of interest to drivers in Tasmania.
Subscribe! ⬇️
youtu.be/YfFJNtk_sos?...
OK. So. What I really, really want to know as a result of this thorough and comprehensive test is...
~16:30 - Why in the name of everything unholy does BYD have the words 'fuck' and 'fucker' in its voice recognition dictionary? 😂
What commands is it ever expecting to use them for??
~16:30 - Why in the name of everything unholy does BYD have the words 'fuck' and 'fucker' in its voice recognition dictionary? 😂
What commands is it ever expecting to use them for??
🎥 It's China vs America today as I put the refreshed Tesla Model Y up against the BYD Sealion 7 to find out which is better.
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
Only one car can win, so grab your popcorn!
Reminder: it's just a car video and I'm just a human (barely) so go easy on the hatred if your preferred car doesn't win. 😅
BYD vs Tesla: a BATTLE to be the #1 family car in NZ!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
July 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
OK. So. What I really, really want to know as a result of this thorough and comprehensive test is...
~16:30 - Why in the name of everything unholy does BYD have the words 'fuck' and 'fucker' in its voice recognition dictionary? 😂
What commands is it ever expecting to use them for??
~16:30 - Why in the name of everything unholy does BYD have the words 'fuck' and 'fucker' in its voice recognition dictionary? 😂
What commands is it ever expecting to use them for??
Me actually doing what I'm supposed to be doing for the first time in months, instead of being distracted by... other things.
youtu.be/43_qn-ImGEg?...
youtu.be/43_qn-ImGEg?...
July 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Me actually doing what I'm supposed to be doing for the first time in months, instead of being distracted by... other things.
youtu.be/43_qn-ImGEg?...
youtu.be/43_qn-ImGEg?...
Curse you, Larry, your shadowy machinations are laid bare!
July 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Curse you, Larry, your shadowy machinations are laid bare!
It's good for mother nature to let a bit of greenery accumulate on your electric car... Right? 😅
July 9, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It's good for mother nature to let a bit of greenery accumulate on your electric car... Right? 😅
A fancy plugin hybrid with a bunch of bells and whistles that will appeal to a certain market segment with a lot of $$.
Also the brown interior option appeals to Gav because he has an inexplicable yet unshakeable fondness for earth-flavoured vehicular decor. 😄
Also the brown interior option appeals to Gav because he has an inexplicable yet unshakeable fondness for earth-flavoured vehicular decor. 😄
I got to play around in the Yangwang U8:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGJL...
Basically, it's a luxury off-roader from China that's powered by 4 electric motors, totaling 880 kW (1180 hp). It's pretty nice inside and it can float.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGJL...
Basically, it's a luxury off-roader from China that's powered by 4 electric motors, totaling 880 kW (1180 hp). It's pretty nice inside and it can float.
CHINESE BEAST: The Yangwang U8 Is INSANE Off-Road AND Luxurious!
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
July 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A fancy plugin hybrid with a bunch of bells and whistles that will appeal to a certain market segment with a lot of $$.
Also the brown interior option appeals to Gav because he has an inexplicable yet unshakeable fondness for earth-flavoured vehicular decor. 😄
Also the brown interior option appeals to Gav because he has an inexplicable yet unshakeable fondness for earth-flavoured vehicular decor. 😄
EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING RIGHT NOW!
RICK ASTLEY SINGING 'PINK PONY CLUB'!!
Loving the trend of men covering this song.
youtu.be/2vF26QG9he4
RICK ASTLEY SINGING 'PINK PONY CLUB'!!
Loving the trend of men covering this song.
youtu.be/2vF26QG9he4
Pink Pony Club (Chappell Roan Cover)
YouTube video by Rick Astley
youtu.be
June 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
EVERYONE STOP EVERYTHING RIGHT NOW!
RICK ASTLEY SINGING 'PINK PONY CLUB'!!
Loving the trend of men covering this song.
youtu.be/2vF26QG9he4
RICK ASTLEY SINGING 'PINK PONY CLUB'!!
Loving the trend of men covering this song.
youtu.be/2vF26QG9he4
Mmmm, hundred-thousand schmackeroos' worth of delicious nostalgia.
Like '80s cartoons, the original maybe wasn't quiiite as epic as we remember, but apart from the 'subscription fee', this reboot seems to be rating well.
Like '80s cartoons, the original maybe wasn't quiiite as epic as we remember, but apart from the 'subscription fee', this reboot seems to be rating well.
For lovers of nostalgia, I was at the New Zealand launch of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and was able to climb through one & take it for a blast. I liked it more than I thought I would and would gladly own one, if only it were a bit cheaper!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGz5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGz5...
ID. Buzz New Zealand launch: Prices, specs and a quick drive
YouTube video by Ecotricity NZ
www.youtube.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Mmmm, hundred-thousand schmackeroos' worth of delicious nostalgia.
Like '80s cartoons, the original maybe wasn't quiiite as epic as we remember, but apart from the 'subscription fee', this reboot seems to be rating well.
Like '80s cartoons, the original maybe wasn't quiiite as epic as we remember, but apart from the 'subscription fee', this reboot seems to be rating well.