Marco Ostini
@marcoostini.bsky.social
Infosec, Free & open-source software, Aerospace, renewable & efficient energy, zero emissions vehicles, genuine innovation & Being Alive advocate.
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PhD candidate Sam Regi wants people in positions of power to think carefully before playing the “resilience” card during natural disasters.
He draws on his own experience reporting on the 2022 floods, as well as analysis of media reporting before, during and after TC Alfred in 2025.
He draws on his own experience reporting on the 2022 floods, as well as analysis of media reporting before, during and after TC Alfred in 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 AM
PhD candidate Sam Regi wants people in positions of power to think carefully before playing the “resilience” card during natural disasters.
He draws on his own experience reporting on the 2022 floods, as well as analysis of media reporting before, during and after TC Alfred in 2025.
He draws on his own experience reporting on the 2022 floods, as well as analysis of media reporting before, during and after TC Alfred in 2025.
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Bidirectional EV charging is here: cars that power homes (V2H) and feed energy back to the grid (V2G). Trials in Sweden, the Netherlands & Australia prove EVs can slash peak demand, reduce bills, and accelerate the clean energy transition
www.pv-magazine.com/press-releas...
www.pv-magazine.com/press-releas...
The emerging power of bidirectional EV charging
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is reshaping the way we move and use energy. As a growing fleet of battery-powered vehicles begins connecting to homes and the broader electricity network, they ar...
www.pv-magazine.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Bidirectional EV charging is here: cars that power homes (V2H) and feed energy back to the grid (V2G). Trials in Sweden, the Netherlands & Australia prove EVs can slash peak demand, reduce bills, and accelerate the clean energy transition
www.pv-magazine.com/press-releas...
www.pv-magazine.com/press-releas...
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youtu.be/JNBqkjpjNAw
I reckon electrification would fix a lot of this hey...
I reckon electrification would fix a lot of this hey...
Concerns over how long Australia’s fuel supplies would last in an emergency | 7.30
YouTube video by ABC News In-depth
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
youtu.be/JNBqkjpjNAw
I reckon electrification would fix a lot of this hey...
I reckon electrification would fix a lot of this hey...
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An entire article on fuel security in Australia that just cannot bring itself to mention
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
Fuel security warning as Australia's oil reserves fall short of global standards
With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
An entire article on fuel security in Australia that just cannot bring itself to mention
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
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Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
EVX kerbside EV chargers added to Chargefox platform
Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
thedriven.io
December 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
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Russia's only working launch pad has been temp knocked out of action after sustaining significant damage during the recent launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This leaves the country unable to send humans into space for the first time in more than 60 years, experts say.
Oops! Russia accidentally destroys its only working launch pad as astronauts lift off to ISS
The recent launch of a Soyuz rocket carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station has caused significant damage to Russia's only remaining launch pad capable of sending humans into spac...
www.livescience.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Russia's only working launch pad has been temp knocked out of action after sustaining significant damage during the recent launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). This leaves the country unable to send humans into space for the first time in more than 60 years, experts say.
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Guinigi Tower in Lucca, Tuscany was built in 1384 by the wealthy Guinigi family as a symbol of power and prestige
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Guinigi Tower in Lucca, Tuscany was built in 1384 by the wealthy Guinigi family as a symbol of power and prestige
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Gavin Mooney: "China is electrifying its trucking fleet so fast that it’s now reshaping global diesel demand.
This has not been widely covered by the mainstream media."
#battchat #alwaysbecharging
www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinm...
This has not been widely covered by the mainstream media."
#battchat #alwaysbecharging
www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinm...
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Gavin Mooney: "China is electrifying its trucking fleet so fast that it’s now reshaping global diesel demand.
This has not been widely covered by the mainstream media."
#battchat #alwaysbecharging
www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinm...
This has not been widely covered by the mainstream media."
#battchat #alwaysbecharging
www.linkedin.com/posts/gavinm...
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GEELY is going to break through the 1 M BEV barrier for the first time within one calendar year!
today? tomorrow? it's guaranteed!
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
today? tomorrow? it's guaranteed!
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
GEELY is going to break through the 1 M BEV barrier for the first time within one calendar year!
today? tomorrow? it's guaranteed!
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
today? tomorrow? it's guaranteed!
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging
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A certain Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis) was being quite insistent today. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...
Here’s a rough-cut video of the encounter. I’ll post the full 4K version in due course. drive.google.com/file/d/10zf7...
Here’s a rough-cut video of the encounter. I’ll post the full 4K version in due course. drive.google.com/file/d/10zf7...
December 2, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A certain Australian king parrot (Alisterus scapularis) was being quite insistent today. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austral...
Here’s a rough-cut video of the encounter. I’ll post the full 4K version in due course. drive.google.com/file/d/10zf7...
Here’s a rough-cut video of the encounter. I’ll post the full 4K version in due course. drive.google.com/file/d/10zf7...
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Subaru Soltara, the most powerful Subaru ever made! 252kw new model now up to $7K cheaper than the outgoing version, and claimed ranges of over 500km!
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/202...
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/202...
2026 Subaru Solterra price and specs: Range up, prices down for updated EV
Subaru's updated Solterra EV is now available to order, with substantial upgrades in range and power... and all for a lower price.
www.carexpert.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Subaru Soltara, the most powerful Subaru ever made! 252kw new model now up to $7K cheaper than the outgoing version, and claimed ranges of over 500km!
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/202...
www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/202...
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just how polluting are #diesels in Australia?
Very.
Pajero sport exceeding limits by double. Ford Ranger, Kia Carnival and Hilux emit over 500mg/km when the limit 280 mg/km. #health #auspol These polluting utes also get favorable tax incentives
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Very.
Pajero sport exceeding limits by double. Ford Ranger, Kia Carnival and Hilux emit over 500mg/km when the limit 280 mg/km. #health #auspol These polluting utes also get favorable tax incentives
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Two cars, similar size, but one emits 17 times more of a deadly pollutant
New rules around NOx, the most deadly form of vehicle pollution, come into force today, as testing reveals which popular models are pumping out more than others.
www.abc.net.au
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
just how polluting are #diesels in Australia?
Very.
Pajero sport exceeding limits by double. Ford Ranger, Kia Carnival and Hilux emit over 500mg/km when the limit 280 mg/km. #health #auspol These polluting utes also get favorable tax incentives
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Very.
Pajero sport exceeding limits by double. Ford Ranger, Kia Carnival and Hilux emit over 500mg/km when the limit 280 mg/km. #health #auspol These polluting utes also get favorable tax incentives
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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Chartres cathedral in France during the annual Chartres en Lumières light show
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Chartres cathedral in France during the annual Chartres en Lumières light show
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
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‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
Exclusive: Swedish carmakers push to retain target as Germany lobbies to help its own industry by softening cutoff date
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
‘The Chinese will not pause’: Volvo and Polestar bosses urge EU to stick to 2035 petrol car ban
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Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Two cars, similar size, but one emits 17 times more of a deadly pollutant
New rules around NOx, the most deadly form of vehicle pollution, come into force today, as testing reveals which popular models are pumping out more than others.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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We’ve completed payload integration and encapsulation at LC-1 with JAXA for our 77th Electron launch.
Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the “RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.
Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the “RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We’ve completed payload integration and encapsulation at LC-1 with JAXA for our 77th Electron launch.
Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the “RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.
Next up: Wet Dress Rehearsal for the “RAISE and Shine" mission before the launch window opens on December 5 UTC.
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For all the folks ranting on about how the current UK administration have made electric vehicles totally unusable, here's a bit of an argument about your endless very questionable mathematics.
llewellyn.substack.com/p/the-fuel-b...
llewellyn.substack.com/p/the-fuel-b...
The Fuel Burning Thing.
Is it an impotant part of the discussion?
llewellyn.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
For all the folks ranting on about how the current UK administration have made electric vehicles totally unusable, here's a bit of an argument about your endless very questionable mathematics.
llewellyn.substack.com/p/the-fuel-b...
llewellyn.substack.com/p/the-fuel-b...
November 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Congrats Fraser for cracking the puzzle! We'll be sending a free ticket your way shortly. Look out for a write up next week.
November 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Congrats Fraser for cracking the puzzle! We'll be sending a free ticket your way shortly. Look out for a write up next week.
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Perks of early morning radio appearances: Bananas!
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Perks of early morning radio appearances: Bananas!
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November 27, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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You can never be lonely in Brisbane: always another severe storm warning to keep your phone buzzing.
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 AM
You can never be lonely in Brisbane: always another severe storm warning to keep your phone buzzing.
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This. 12 cm hailstones from a recent supercell storm that hit a Brisbane suburb today. Current global temperature anomaly is about +1.5⁰C. And we're meant to be fine with coal, oil and gas export expansions into the 2060s.
@albomp.bsky.social #COP30 #GlobalHeating.
@albomp.bsky.social #COP30 #GlobalHeating.
November 24, 2025 at 6:12 AM
This. 12 cm hailstones from a recent supercell storm that hit a Brisbane suburb today. Current global temperature anomaly is about +1.5⁰C. And we're meant to be fine with coal, oil and gas export expansions into the 2060s.
@albomp.bsky.social #COP30 #GlobalHeating.
@albomp.bsky.social #COP30 #GlobalHeating.