I have been writing software, building the internet and installing solar, sometimes simultaneously. An EV driver since 2012. @robfarago@aus.social
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18 Jul 2019
As a 2012 LEAF driver, I'm really looking forward to the delivery of our new Tesla Model 3 here in Australia soon, hopefully in August.
@Tesla and @elonmusk do you see a future in V2G (powering our home with the Tesla EV battery) like Nissan is planning with their new LEAF?
12 Jul 2019
The new #NissanLEAF has landed in Australia! Find out more below. #SimplyAmazing #IntelligentMobility
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24 Nov 2025
60,670 Tesla Model 3/Y (out of the 150,000 Teslas sold in Australia) have been subject to an Australian government vehicle safety recall. vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recall…
Almost 16000 of these vehicles have been subject to a recall more than once (there is a total of 76,567 3/Y VINs)
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24 Nov 2025
While OTA dramatically reduces the service costs for EV makers, having your EV connected to a network, like many modern devices, does open up cybersecurity risks.
Below is an analysis of the 3/Y VINs subject to recall with year of production, drivetrain (RWD, AWD, Performance)
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rob farago retweeted
15 Nov 2025
i fully agree with @senbmckenzie:
28 Oct 2021
Now is the right time to support net zero emissions by 2050 because the Government’s plan is right for the regions. It doesn’t tax Australians and our industries, instead it provides opportunity for decades to come.
#auspol @the_nationals @thenationalsvic
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14 Nov 2025
150,000 #Tesla #EVs on Australian roads. This is a massive number and Teslas can be seen everywhere.
In 2024 Tesla Australian EV marketshare was 42% and 2025 YTD it's 30%
thedriven.io/2025/11/13/tesl…
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To paraphrase Voltaire, those who believe in absurdities can commit atrocities without ever thinking they’re doing anything wrong.
What would happen if there were an omnipotent AI that was trained to believe absurdities?
Grok is the only AI that is laser-focused on truth.
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19 Oct 2025
of course leaving enough for expected driving the next morning, we could start to soak up some of the solar surplus from the past solar PV installs, and lower electricity prices for everyone.
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6 Nov 2025
updated for end of October with actual EV sales (down) and more explicit assumptions (e.g. fully cycle home battery) and realistic assumptions for EV battery cycling for V2G, EV km driven etc.
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26 Oct 2025
Tesla EV myth #42 - regulatory credits are the only reason #Tesla is profitable. From 2014-2019 they were indeed greater than profits because there weren't any and they definitely helped keep the lights on.
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26 Oct 2025
Since then profits are now much greater than regulatory credits. It must be nice when your ICE vehicle competitors end up paying a decent chunk of your profits, equivalent to around 24% of your capex costs.
EU emissions pools article here reuters.com/sustainability/c…
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25 Oct 2025
#EV profit is hard. Ford has lost over $25K on every EV it's sold in 2025! Ford is losing less money than in 2024 though, and sales volumes are trending up.
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25 Oct 2025
In 2025 Tesla has sold 8.6x as many EVs as Ford Motor Company and received 11x the revenue (not counting regulatory credits, which is another story).
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