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EV Brief Podcast #42

In this episode, Jonathan chats with Polestar Automotive Australia's managing director Samantha Johnson. Ms Johnson holds a considerable amount of automotive industry experience, including with Harley Davidson and Volvo Cars. She is passionate about sustainability, design and technology, and was recently appointed to Australian Electric Vehicle Council's board of directors. Jonathan and Samantha discuss the brand's recent launch in Australia, semiconductor shortages and supply chains, the Polestar's current and future model range, and the brand's core values around environmental sustainability.

Timecodes:

/0:00: Introduction

/01:20-What differentiates Polestar?

/04:30-Does Polestar's family tree affect its ability to act as a start up?

/05:40-Polestar 2 sales ambitions in Australia

/07:35-Polestar 2 delivery times in Australia. Is the brand facing delays?

/09:10-The Polestar 3 SUV is confirmed for a 2023 release in Australia

/10:16-How has the semiconductor shortage affected Polestar in Australia?

/11:05-Polestar Spaces (showrooms) coming to Australia

/12:50-Polestar's 7-day money back guarantee

/14:01-Servicing, roadside assistance and battery warranty

/14:24-The Polestar service network

/15:07-The brand's core sustainability values and its climate neutral car

/18:34-The importance of in-car software, and how it will differentiate the Polestar brand

/20:39-EV charging infrastructure in Australia

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Apologies for the audio quality; this episode was recorded in the restaurant of the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney, April 2022. 

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In this episode, we speak with Ms. Carola Jonas, the founder and CEO of electric vehicle charging technology company Everty. Ms. Jonas has a background in business, marketing, climate and energy policy, and sat on the board of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council from September 2019-March 2021.  Everty demonstrates the new opportunities available for Australian companies in the electric vehicle and renewables sectors, with customers all across the globe. Everty's product offerings include charging software, an in-house developed charging network and turnkey charging solutions for business. Find out more here: https://everty.com.au/   Timecodes:  00:00 Introduction  02:22 Everty's products and services  07:01 DC vs. AC charging; a mindset shift is required  08:43 How Everty can help with energy demand and load management  10:56 What challenges do businesses face in Australia around EV charging?  12:23 What should Australian governments be doing in terms of phasing out combustion engines?  18:36 Pathways for women in clean technology fields        Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a thumbs up and hit subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's show! For the latest EV news, analysis and reviews, visit our home at https://evbrief.com 

In this episode of the EV Brief Podcast, Jonathan was fortunate to sit down with Mark Peters, General Manager Fleet, Innovation & Business Intelligence for Transit Systems; one of the largest bus operators contracted to Government in the country. Mark's technical and business experience ensures he is across all of Transit Systems' business units, and he is fixed firmly on a zero-emissions future for the fleet.

Timestamps:

00:19 - Introduction

01:50: Mark's role

03:42 - The importance of data 

04:20 - Transit Systems' zero-emission fleet strategy

05:13 - The appetite for fleet electrification nationally

08:30 - Driver training for electric buses

09:40 - Mark's thoughts on the electrification transition

 10:29 - Technical details of buses, and balancing charging in the depot

13:05 - Will depot design change as electrification takes hold?

14:10 - Charging the buses

15:50 - Bus efficiency

17:20 - Regional travel and electric buses

19:18 - Any operational cost savings over the diesel fleet?

20:48 - Battery degradation in the fleet

21:51 - Battery chemistry

22:22 - Hydrogen fleets - will we see them in Australia?

23:35 - Medium to large scale hydrogen generation

24:51 - Solar and battery infrastructure at the depot

26:16 - Wrap up

In this episode, I sit down with Teague Egan (via Zoom) for a chat about all things lithium. Teague is the founder and CEO of Energy X, and his company plans to revolutionise lithium extraction, increasing efficiency, yield and speed over traditional evaporation extraction methods with its patented nanotechnology membranes. As developed countries rapidly push for a clean energy future, how will the world supply enough lithium for renewables, electric vehicles and energy storage? How can this be done sustainably?   

Timecodes: 

00:00 Introduction 

00:29 Teague Egan's background 

03:37 What is EnergyX and what do they do? 

06:21 LiTAS technology from EnergyX 

08:05 Using sodium to extract lithium; Elon's point of view 

10:30 LiTAS technology implementation to enhance EV production 

12:19 What is EnergyX doing to improve efficiency of lithium extraction? 

15:26 Who are EnergyX's customers? 

16:38 LiTAS technology in the developing world 

18:02 Sustainability and EnergyX 

21:42 Tesla and its 4680 cells 

25:38 Solid state battery technology 

30:08 Driving clean energy into the hands of all consumers 

31:40 Aiming for 1000 mile batteries 

32:40 EnergyX's timeline for rolling out pilot plants and production 

34:50 Teague's assessment on the biggest issues facing the energy transition and our climate 

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This week on the podcast, I chat with Daniel Bleakley, tech entrepreneur, engineer, environmental advocate, and creator of viral web series Coal Miners Driving Teslas.

Daniel returned to his hometown of Clermont in North Queensland, driving his Tesla 2,000 km (1,243 mi) from his current home in Melbourne. Clermont also happens to be a major hub for Australia's coal industry, and Daniel knows many people employed in the sector.

He gives friends and family (and anyone interested) a drive of his Tesla Model 3 performance, and for every single person, this is their first experience of an electric car.  We talk about the inspiration behind this series, renewable energy and climate activism, the social inequality behind emissions in Australia, and just what you can do to advocate for cleaner air and cleaner vehicles.

Daniel's links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CoalMinersDrivingTeslas

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MinersInTeslas

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoalMinersDrivingTeslas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coalminersdrivingteslas/

Music used under license from Soundstripe: Elastic Peach by Two Dudes: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7095

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Three EV-focused friends sit down at a table and discuss zero emissions transport on World EV Day.

Danny Thai is the founder of zecar.com, a one-stop-shop for electric car news, comparisons, data and clean energy.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannythai123/

Shaun Garrard has extensive experience across the automotive and electric vehicle sectors in the Asia Pacific region, including with Tesla Australia and WM Motor in Shanghai.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Introduction

01:25 - What's happening this week in EVs

02:50 - Shaun's background

06:20 - Do western countries see China as a serious automotive player?

08:35 - Wan Gan - the man behind China's EV dominance

13:30 - Talking NIO

18:07 - Battery swapping; will it work in Australia?

22:00 - The cost of charging infrastructure

26:40 - Tackling residential charging issues

29:20 - EV Uptake in Australia

30:15 - Are there benefits from not being first; will it pay off to watch other countries makes the switch to EVs from fossil fuel

30:50 - Carrot + stick - how to drive people into EVs, and what should Australia's national strategy be?

37:20 - Which future products are we looking forward to?

In this week's episode: 

0'00" - Introduction; 

2'20" - Revel's NYC ridehshare plan hits a snag

3'55" - CATL extends battery cell supply deal with Tesla for LFP batteries

6'04" - Xpeng holds IPO and raises $1.8 billion USD

7'20" - New South Wales announces $490 million package to boost EV uptake

14'04" - Nissan announces EV360Zero plan

 15'35" - Wrap up 

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Christopher Vanderstock and co-plaintiff Kathleen Davies are bringing a claim in the High Court of Australia against the State of Victoria to challenge the ZLEV Act. They argue that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional authority to impose such a charge. As Australia begins the slow transition to electrification and states look to increase revenue, This case has important ramifications nationally.

Find out more about the High Court challenge here: https://equitygenerationlawyers.com/cases/vanderstock-v-victoria/

Follow Chris on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chrisvanderstock

Timecodes:

0:00: Introduction

01:55: What is the Victorian ZLEV Act?

08:25: How is the EV and PHEV owner charge administered?

10:35: The Commonwealth is supporting Chris's challenge

25:20: What currently excites Chris about the future of electrification in 2022?

 29:08: EV news wrap up of the day

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Next week on 24 May 2021, the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is set to introduce a raft of incentives for the purchase of new and used zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Shane Rattenbury MLA is the Attorney-General of the ACT, and holds a number of ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Water, Energy, and Emissions Reduction. The Minister joins me on EV Brief Podcast this week to discuss the ACT's Transition to Zero-Emissions Vehicles Plan, climate change strategy, renewable energy, how the Territory can be EV ready, and more. For more information on the Attorney-General: Legislative Assembly for the ACT  For more information on the ACT's climate change strategy: ACT Climate Change Strategy Links also below: ACT Government Transition to Zero-Emissions Vehicles Plan: https://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/1188498/2018-21-ACTs-transition-to-zero-emissions-vehicles-Action-Plan-ACCESS.pdf ACT Government ZEV Incentives: https://www.environment.act.gov.au/cc/zero-emissions-vehicles Shane Rattenbury MLA - Legislative Assembly for the ACT: https://www.parliament.act.gov.au/members/tenth-assembly-members/kurrajong/rattenbury-shane ACT Government Climate Change Strategy: https://www.environment.act.gov.au/cc/act-climate-change-strategy Recorded 20/5/21. -- Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - ACT's 100% renewable electricity reality  01:18 - Energy storage in the ACT 02:43 - Gas-free government buildings and the transition away from fossil fuels 04:45 - How do Australian states and territories work effectively with a federal government when they have differing energy and climate policy objectives? 07:15 - Will the ACT roll out renewables resources within its borders? 08:58 - Benefits of a just transition to clean energy , and interest-free loans 09:58 - Energy inequality 10:29 - The future of energy storage 11:42 - The ACT's incentives to encourage EV uptake 15:30 - Transitioning government fleets to zero-emission vehicles 16:15 - Trialing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) in the territory 18:45 - Why trial FCVs in the ACT? 20:12 - Tackling transport emissions from heavy and commercial vehicles 21:32 - Public transport is key to reducing emissions and congestion 23:39 - Challenges associated with transitioning government fleets to ZEVs 25:20 - Outlining policy and regulation around EV charging infrastructure in the Territory 28:08- Rolling out a DC fast-charging network in the ACT 29:29 - What motivates and inspires the Minister in his environmental advocacy? -- Thanks for tuning in! Get in touch with any questions and comments by heading over to our website evbrief.com and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure.

In episode 39:

• Australian BYD importer and bus manufacturer announces electric delivery van to be produced down under
• Porsche pushes for suppliers to switch to certified green energy or risk losing the automaker's contracts
• Bugatti to be controlled by Porsche and Rimac in new joint venture agreement
• Tesla's Model 3 range sees significant price cuts in Australia; now 10 percent cheaper than when launched in 2019
• Tesla Model Y orders open in Europe
• Polestar considering public listing with Gores Guggenheim Inc.
• SEA Electric eyeing US public listing as electric truck technology manufacturer seeks injection of capital for expansion plans
• Traton, Daimler Trucks, and AB Volvo to invest in new Europe-wide heavy vehicle charging network
• EU Commission plans to implement charging infrastructure requirements, as the union prioritizes EV uptake

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In this different format episode, Jonathan has a casual (virtual) catch-up with David McCann, fellow Aussie and founder of EV-HQ.com. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from Australia's clean energy transition, to EV range, charging, regulation and policy and of course, Tesla.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

0:45 - David's impetus behind EV-HQ.com

2:08 - Doing something positive

3:36 - Australia transitioning to a clean energy future

4:10 - Complexity of auto manufacturing in Australia, the future of EVs down under

6:40 - Battery development in Australia helping industry

7:20 - The jobs transition in Australia

8:55 - EVHQ - Manufacturers of the Future

9:30 - ACE EV

13:23 - Opportunities for new EV manufacturers in Australia

14:32- Perceptions around EV range and what’s is a necessity

15:50 - Vehicle incentives and driving EV uptake in Australia

18:28 - What should government be doing to support EV uptake?

21:20 - Benefits associated with the change to EVs

23:30 How can we attract more EVs to Australia?

25:20 - Regulation and policy create investment certainty for EV uptake

28:34 - Is road pricing reform needed in Australia?

32:00 - Are all carmakers are going electric except for Japanese carmakers?

36:35 - EVs are levelling the playing field for Chinese Carmakers as they shift away from value towards quality

43:11 - Solid-state batteries

44:15 - Battery recycling and the end of life issue

45:47 - Charging in cities

48:47 - EV charging as sales increase

50:02 - Inductive charging road

51:40 - Merits of battery swap technology

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'45" - Audi E-Tron GT: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/10/audi-electrifies-the-sports-sedan-meet-the-2022-audi-e-tron-gt-and-rs-e-tron-gt 2'02" - Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo reveal: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/3/5/2021-porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-launches-as-the-rugged-practical-ev 3'00" - Hyundai IONIQ 5 world premiere: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/23/hyundais-ioniq-5-electric-suv-revealed-two-battery-sizes-and-220kw-charging 5'08" - Volvo shows off C40 Recharge electric crossover: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/3/3/volvo-reveals-2022-c40-recharge-all-electric-coupe-suv 6'24" - Jaguar Land Rover's all-electric future: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/16/jlr-has-big-plans-for-2025-with-six-ev-land-rovers-all-ev-jaguar-range 7'50" - Kia's new logo and future EV pledge 8'45" - Future European Union demand for nickel set to soar over the next decade 10'24" - BYD signs deal with Australian company Nexport in right hand drive distribution deal 11'52" - German automotive component giant ZF Friedrichshafen ceases development on new internal combustion technology research and development 12'43" - Tesla set to build world's largest Supercharger Santa Monica, California 13'58" - EV-HQ.com's new online series "Manufacturers of the Future" 12'33" - Wrap up

In this episode, Jonathan hosts Michael J. Dunne, a Detroit Native with a background in Chinese history, and extensive experience within the auto industry across Asia. Michael's experience includes roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and VP and MD of J.D. Power China. Currently, he is CEO of ZoZo Go, an advisory firm to the automotive industry which helps companies in the west access Asian markets, and host of the Winning in Asia podcast. Michael provides not only a wealth of experience and information, but many funny and interesting anecdotes and is an absolute joy to talk cars and technology with. Timecodes: 0'00" - Introduction 4'20" - Michael's background 8;50" - Chinese automakers and the domestic EV market 19'00" - Chinese vehicles in Australia 21'10" - EV take up in Australia; what's the hold up? 23'45" - ZoZo Go in Asia 26'35" - China's technical and engineering production expertise 30'40" - Future energy security; are batteries the new oil? 32'43" - Hydrogen vs. batteries as a fuel source 37'35" - Autonomy; China vs. the rest of the world 31'54" - Future advancements in auto manufacturing 42'50" - Wrap up Winning in Asia Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winning-in-asia-a-zozo-go-podcast/id1510140333 --- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions or comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss the next episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review; it really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences. Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

This week, Jonathan has an opportunity to speak with Dr. Alina Dini, who has a vast amount of experience across the clean energy and electric vehicle spaces. Dr. Dini is an energy policy expert with experience working for the State of California, Tesla and the Queensland Government, the Founder + CEO of Whirl, an online peer-to-peer clean tech marketplace, and has completed a doctorate looking at the "Influence of New Car Buyers' Purchase Experience on Plug‐in Vehicle Demand". Dr. Alina Dini on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinadini/ Whirl: https://giveitawhirl.co/ Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions or comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss the next episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review; it really helps the show's exposure. -- Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'44" - Nissan's Leaf e+ lands in Australia 1'25" - Mazda's MX-30 Electric on sale in Australia 2'13" - Toyota shows off BZ4X fully electric SUV 3'21" - Global EV sales figures from Q1 2021 4'40" - Revel launches Tesla-based rideshare service in NYC 5'21" - Lion Electric to build new manufacturing facility in Illinois 6'27" - NIO to commence Norwegian operations this year 6'11" - Victoria's EV Tax; what is the government doing to quell the outrage? 11'38 - Australian government backs gas, and leaves EVs out in the cold 12'35" - Wrap up Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

In the first episode of EV Brief, we're talking about the gorgeous new Audi E-Tron SUV, and the discrepancy in range when compared to similarly powered electric SUVs. We'll also talk Audi's new AI:ME self- driving concept, The VW Roomzz concept, Australian politics and electric trucks in Australia, Aston Martin's first and only EV, the new Rapide E and all things Tesla. Some follow up links from the show's topics: Audi E-Tron: https://qz.com/1593635/audi-e-trons-low-range-might-be-down-to-inefficient-battery-use/ Audi AI:ME: https://www.audi-mediacenter.com/en/audi-aime-2019-11455 VW ID Roomzz: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/14/vw-id-roomzz-concept/ Australian Electric Trucks: https://thedriven.io/2019/04/15/australia-electric-truckmaker-sea-electric-gets-multiple-orders-from-us/ Aston Martin Rapide E: https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/15/business/aston-martin-rapide-e/index.html Tesla's base model Model 3: https://electrek.co/2019/04/15/tesla-delivers-35000-model-3/

In today's episode, I take a first look at Hyundai's new Kona Electric SUV, discuss yesterday's Tesla Autonomy Investment Day, talk about jobs in the Australian renewable energy sector and charging infrastructure on Google Maps, and there's a new electric MG coming to Australia, the EZS. Show Links: - Jump in renewable energy jobs in Australia: https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/jump-in-renewable-energy-jobs-as-solar-farms-overtake-hydro-power-20190417-p51f04.html - Audi e-tron production issues: http://brusselstimes.com/brussels/15017/battery-shortage-forces-audi-brussels-to-slow-down-production - Tesla's Autonomy Investor Day: https://electrek.co/2019/04/22/tesla-autonomy-event-news-hub/ - Google maps shows charging information: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/23/18512330/ev-charger-google-maps-real-time-charging-status-electric-car - MG EZS: https://www.goauto.com.au/future-models/mg/ezs/first-drive-mg-ezs-to-be-new-ev-price-leader/2019-04-22/78467.html

On today's episode of EV Brief: - Ford invests in Rivan, and their new EVs are confirmed for Australia; - Tesla announces Q1 earnings, Chinese Gigafactory construction is in full swing, Model S and X Upgrades, RHD Model 3 orders to go live in early may for UK customers; - The Porsche Taycan spied looking production ready; - Electric trucks are heading for Southern California; - The human cost of battery production: - BMW to change cobalt suppliers for future production. Show Links: - Ford invests in Rivan: https://driving.ca/auto-news/news/ford-investing-us500m-in-electric-vehicle-startup-rivian - Rivian EVs set to come to Australia: https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/112233308/rivian-electric-ute-confirmed-for-australia?fbclid=IwAR0SDTYd6peXqdlj8VSm49CJmeuYETwcksiHmDv5LFTYmHzgn7Dj9QwdKLM - Tesla Q1 Earnings: https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/24/18514427/tesla-q1-2019-loss-model-3-elon-musk-earnings - Tesla's new Chinese Gigafactory set for completion by September: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/04/27/tesla-shanghai-gigafactory-on-track-to-produce-cars-as-early-as-september/ - Tesla upgrades model S and X: https://www.tesla.com/en_AU/blog/longest-range-electric-vehicle-now-goes-even-farther - Porsche's Taycan spied looking production ready: https://www.taycanforum.com/threads/taycan-drops-camo-revealing-headlights-tail-lights-rear-side-window.286/ - Electric trucks are heading for Southern California: https://electrek.co/2019/04/26/penske-charging-stations-trucks/ - The human cost of EV battery production: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/04/24/40-million-people-artisanal-mining-cobalt-electric-vehicle-batteries/ - BMW to change cobalt suppliers for future production: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-24/bmw-to-source-cobalt-directly-from-mines-in-morocco-australia

In today's episode, we talk EV production models from Hyundai, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, all things Tesla including last week's capital raising, changes to autopilot and in-car diagnostics, and electric airplanes. Show Links: The Hyundai Ioniq facelift: http://bit.ly/2PTwnzZ The BMW i4 interior spotted: http://bit.ly/2LrTJhs Tesla's Autopilot changes: https://engt.co/2H0AM00 Tesla's capital raise: http://bit.ly/2VQBNRG Tesla's self-diagnosing software: http://bit.ly/30573Mi The Mercedes EQC enters production: http://bit.ly/2JkceSi Australian company MagniX produces propulsion units for electric plane: http://bit.ly/2V3Ilbm

Australians go to the polls on Saturday, May 18, and with the EV debate beginning to charge up (ha), I take a look at different party platforms on electric mobility, investment of charging infrastructure and mandated fuel standards. Show Notes: - The current Government's National EV Strategy PDF: http://bit.ly/2vRTull - Labor's EV policy: http://bit.ly/2PWaVKA - The Greens EV policy: http://bit.ly/2JeRn3F - NSW Future Transport 2056 document: http://bit.ly/2Jg7wWA - ACT Government zero emissions future framework document: http://bit.ly/2HemDwk - Renew Economy's piece on the myths around EVs: http://bit.ly/2Q24kyd Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode!

On this week's show, Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, Amsterdam's Flexpower EV charging network, Tesla acquires Maxwell Technologies and more. --- Show links: - Polestar confirms the Polestar 2 for Australia; - Amsterdam's smart charging network http://bit.ly/2LUEKgh - DHL's autonomous electric drone delivery service http://bit.ly/2Q9k0zQ - Tesla acquires San Diego-based Maxwell Technologies http://bit.ly/2JvBbvg - The next BMW i8 to possibly go PHEV http://bit.ly/30EVRGq - Skoda's PHEV Citigo E to be launched on May 23 https://www.caradvice.com.au/757107/electric-skoda-citigo-teased/ Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. --- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: https://apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: http://bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - Skoda reveals the Citigo-E; - Opel takes the covers off the Corsa-E; - EV charging infrastructure news from Ionity, Tritium and Chargefox; - BHP's electric future, and move away from coal: http://bit.ly/2YM6dCy - The week's Tesla news Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network!

It's Friday 31 May and Tesla has finally opened online orders for the Model 3 in Australia. On this special episode, join me as I click through the configurator for the first time, and look at pricing and specifications.

On this week's show, Tesla opens online sales in a number of right-hand-drive markets, We look at updates from Tesla's Chinese activities, Elon Musk discusses the Tesla pickup with Ryan McCaffrey, fast-charging infrastructure news from Australia, and BYT rolls out battery-electric busses in two South American countries. - Tesla's Model 3 Chinese pricing: http://bit.ly/2QIOgln - Tesla's electric pickup: http://bit.ly/2Wb5vx4 - Xcharge rollout in Australia: http://bit.ly/30XX77w - Queensland's Electric Super Highway rollout: http://bit.ly/314TFIq - Tesla's new NSW Central Coast Supercharger: http://bit.ly/2XnM85d - Chile rolls out new electric busses from BYT: http://bit.ly/2MBvrT4 -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - May 2019 & YTD EV Sales Figures from the US http://bit.ly/2WoZJYB - Sydney local Governments get behind EV charging http://bit.ly/2WpRL1y - Porsche to manufacture 10,000 Taycans in 2019; - Polestar 1 enters production; - EV joint ventures between established automakers; - Sydney Tesla Superchargers receive upgrade to CCS2 http://bit.ly/2wRrLl3 Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. If you'd like to contribute to the show on Patreon, I'd be super grateful: https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - Northvolt in joint venture with VW and BMW for Swedish battery Gigafactory: bit.ly/2IpLD5L - VW and Ford close to signing an agreement to develop EV's together: bloom.bg/31EMneA - Jeep set to electrify from 2021; - Proterra to change how electric busses are sold in the US: bloom.bg/2FgEhPN - Clean Technica goes in-depth on Tesla's Full Self Driving computer: bit.ly/2FgDKgL - Rivian and the Alex Honnold Foundation team up. -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please leave a review if you have time and enjoyed the podcast! It really helps the show's exposure. If you'd like to contribute to the show on Patreon, I'd be super grateful! Every dollar will go towards making the show better, and getting it out to more people! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - Tesla commences RHD UK deliveries, and we discuss THAT article from the New York Times. Check out Clean Technica's response here: http://bit.ly/2X1P3zw - Electric aircraft news from the Paris Airshow; - A Minnesota power company has big green plans for its solar farms - BYD to sell electric trucks in Australia; -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! -- If you'd like to support the show, you can do so by leaving a review on your favourite podcast network, or by contributing through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast. Every dollar will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

Episode 12 Show Notes: - Auto news from Mercedes, Nissan, Mini and Lightyear; - Australia's largest windfarm starts up in Queensland; http://bit.ly/2xoft47 - EU to mandate warning sounds for EV's to enhance pedestrian safety; - BYD to commence bus manufacturing in Canada; Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - India looks to EVs for last-mile deliveries; - Toyota to invest in EV production in Indonesia; - VW & Ford to work together on EV drivetrains and autonomous vehicles; - Mini reveals the Cooper SE, and more auto news Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn Sound effects: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Music Track: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7095 Matthew Wigton, Adrian Dominic Walther

On EV Brief Episode 14: - Hybrid cruise ships commence operations in the Arctic http://bit.ly/2XLTKCI - 1.1 GW offshore windfarm for New Jersey; - Clean Technica's Tesla Myths webpage http://bit.ly/2GeeCYz - Tesla's struggle to open shopfronts in the US; - The Nissan Leaf arrives in Australia; - The future of the Indian EV market https://mck.co/2YWl1ii -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's episode; - Sweden orders more electric buses; - MG E ZS pricing announced for UK as media get first look; - ZF announces two-speed electric drive unit; - Harley Davidson partners with Electrify America; - Hyundai receives Good Design Award, partners with Australian EV car sharing startup Ohmie; - BMW's new CEO Oliver Zipse to commence role in August. Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On this week's show: - Tesla's Q2 shareholder letter; we get behind the numbers. Are things bleak for the company? - BMW's 330e is revealed http://bit.ly/2Yl9bly - Porsche's new Cayenne e-Hybrid http://bit.ly/2yFJ9dq - Ford's electric F150 pickup prototype http://bit.ly/2GLApXR - Charging news from Australian companies Tritium and Powertec; - Dieselgate fallout and Audi's deep involvement with emissions test cheating https://nyti.ms/2OFkKzH Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

This week, we're bringing you a phone conversation with New South Wales (NSW) Member of Parliament Jamie Parker MP, who represents the seat of Balmain. We talk sustainable development, the electrification of mass transit, renewables and emissions in Australia, and of course electric vehicles. Mr. Parker has represented the seat of Balmain since 2011, and was the first Greens MP to be elected to the NSW Legislative Assembly. Read more about him here: https://greens.org.au/nsw/person/jamie-parker -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments about today's interview, and I can forward them on to Jamie. Please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On episode 18: - Porsche's Taycan draws closer. Watch the livestream here on September 4 https://newstv.porsche.com/en/embed/131000.html; - Electric buses for Wales and Venice; - Wesfarmers to acquire Lithium company; - BMW wireless charging trial in CA https://www.qmerit.com/bmwwireless; - new PHEV models from Mercedes-Benz and BMW https://www.caradvice.com.au/785460/mercedes-benz-a250e-b250e-revealed/; - Fuel Excise in Australia; should EVs pay their 'fair share'?; - Tesla's solar rental program begins in the US. https://www.tesla.com/support/energy/solar-panels/learn/rent-solar -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast -- Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On Episode 19: The week's EV news in Brief, plus part one of an interview with Electric Vehicle car sharing company evee.com.au CEO and Founder Slava Kozlovskii. Slava has a postgraduate degree in engineering, as well as an MBA, and has a background in engineering technology, construction and startups. EV Brief was not paid by evee.com.au for this episode. Porsche's Taycan Nurburgring Lap: http://bit.ly/2U6NbWv Chevrolet Bolt update: http://bit.ly/2U6OmFp ARENA's $15m funding: http://bit.ly/2ZmQzSX Organic Valley's 100% renewables target: http://bit.ly/2PdYywQ Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On episode 20: We go in depth on the new Porsche Taycan which was released to the world on September 4. Porsche's press release on the Taycan: http://bit.ly/2kbHqJy Taycan car configurator: http://bit.ly/2kBGRIW Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

On episode 21: We go in depth on Tesla's revolutionary new Cybertruck, bring you other news from the recent LA Auto Show, and look at LA's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the 2028 Summer Olympics. Links to more information on the 2028 emissions roadmap: https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/los-angeles-announces-ambitious-zero-emissions-roadmap-4819 https://laist.com/2019/11/27/los-angeles-zero-emissions-roadmap-2-electric-cars.php -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

Show notes: On episode 22: - Porsche develops new 4-motor electric drivetrain; - McLaren to introduce hybrids to its vehicles from 2023; - Tesla news from Gigafactories China and Berlin; - Volkswagen's ID3 drivetrain; - Christmas givaway Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite podcasting network! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn

Show notes: On episode 23: - Tesla news including Gigafactory 3 completion, Made-in-China Model 3 deliveries begin, Tesla has record Q4 and 2019; - Tesla's new Trans-Canada Supercharger network opens; - NIO unveils EC6 and receives additional US funding of $200m; - VW's id3 has massive software issues prior to launch: https://www.manager-magazin.de/extra/artikel/a-986727.html - Audi and BMW announce R&D funding for BEVs; - Rivian secures $1.5bn USD additional funding; - Is battery production less CO2 intensive now than two years ago? https://www.ivl.se/english/startpage/top-menu/pressroom/press-releases/press-releases---arkiv/2019-12-04-new-report-on-climate-impact-of-electric-car-batteries.html - Self-healing, recyclable lithium batteries in development https://phys.org/news/2019-12-polymer-material-batteries-self-healing-recyclable.html ***Many of you will be aware of the unprecedented bushfire crisis in Australia at the moment; as it stands, over 12 million acres of land have already burnt, with 1,500 homes destroyed and lives lost. If you're able to donate, please consider the following: - Australian Tesla Owners fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service: https://au.gofundme.com/f/FrunksUp4Fires - Australian Red Cross Busfire Appeal: https://www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate - WIRES emergency wildlife rescue appeal: https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund*** -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast

Timestamps: 0:30: EV News Brief 4:20: Interview with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan 32:14: Wrap up On episode 24: I sit down with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, director of the Singapore Maritime Institute, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore council member, energy expert and EV advocate. We discuss all things energy, sustainability, transport and development in Singapore. Read one of his latest advocacy pieces here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/singapore-electric-vehicle-car-sale-models-how-much-price-12051780 Also this week's EV Brief: - Tesla share price plows past $500 p/share: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tesla-stock-price-trades-above-500-first-time-bullish-analyst-2020-1-1028813254 - Tesla to commence Israel operations in 2020: https://www.israel21c.org/tesla-sales-and-rd-coming-to-israel-this-month/ - Wallbox debuts a bi-directional EV charger: https://electrek.co/2020/01/06/wallbox-quasar-tesla-nissan/ - Lithium sulfur batteries in development: https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/08/monash-u-researchers-advance-li-s-battery-tech/ - US Government develops vehicle autonomy guidelines and development: https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/trump-administration-releases-%E2%80%9Censuring-american-leadership-automated-vehicle - Nissan Ariya concept debuts at CES2020 with a dual-motor drivetrain: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1126697_nissan-ariya-concept-points-directly-to-affordable-300-mile-high-performance-ev - Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to fund discounted green home loans: https://www.afr.com/property/residential/cefc-to-put-up-to-60m-into-discount-green-home-loans-20200113-p53qzu Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: http://bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

On episode 25: - Tesla Model Y first deliveries imminent; - Mercedes Benz eEconic electric garbage truck; - BYD's first passenger car to be previewed in April; - Harley Davidson working on a second electric bike; - Ionity's EU charging price shakeup: https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/16/ionity-launches-new-pricing-structure-based-on-kwh/ - Volkswagen's id.3 set for further delays; - Total to install 20,000 chargepoints in the Netherlands; - Global renewables investment in 2019: https://about.bnef.com/blog/late-surge-in-offshore-wind-financings-helps-2019-renewables-investment-to-overtake-2018/ - Global BEV and PHEV sales results from 2019: https://insideevs.com/news/393629/us-plugin-sales-charted-2019/ https://cleantechnica.com/2020/01/13/china-2019-electric-vehicle-market-share-grows-to-4-7-despite-tighter-incentives/ Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: http://bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

On episode 26: - Tesla news including Q3 earnings call, FSD beta release, Model 3 to receive suite of updates for MY2021; - Waymo launches to the public in Phoenix, AZ; - Tesla and Fastned team up on charging sites in Germany; - Ikea installs EV chargers in Australia; - Nexport/BYD to manufacture EVs in Australia; - Pacific Gas and Electric begins construction on 730 MWh battery peaker plant in Moss Landing, CA Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! iTunes Store: apple.co/2vFV3CS Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

On this episode: 1'03" - European regulators look set to approve the $38bn merger of Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) with Group PSA, parent company of Peugeot Citroën: https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/26/stellantis-fca-psa-fiat-chrysler-peugeot-eu-approval/ 3'08" - Electric truck startup Arrival is going small; looks to microfactories for future of assembly: https://www.pesmedia.com/arrival-van-microfactory-02102020/ 4'26" - China, Japan and now South Korea set zero-emissions mandates; Australia remains disengaged: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Japan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-to-net-zero-by-2050 6'38" - New Zealand's Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers ditch diesel BMWs for Audi E-Tron SUVs; 7'26" - Singapore working on vertically-stacked offshore battery deployment: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/research-for-singapore-s-first-floating-energy-storage-system 8'35" - Tesla offers low tariff for virtual power plant subscribers in the UK: https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/tesla-launches-uk-home-energy-plan-in-first-step-to-british-solar-and-battery-vpp/ 10'17" - General Electric working on giant 13MW offshore wind turbine: https://reneweconomy.com.au/ge-starts-testing-worlds-biggest-13mw-offshore-wind-turbine-37583/ Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: https://bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: https://bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: http://bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

On this week's EV Brief, I chat with Greg McGarvie, Managing Director of ACE EV. ACE EV is currently designing a range of commercial electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, and has recently been awarded a $5 million grant from the Australian Government for a vehicle to grid power trial. Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review; it really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube Music Elastic Peach by Two Dudes, used under licence from Soundstripe https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7095

Timecodes: 0'00" - Introduction; 1'05" - Three Australian states propose punitive taxes on EVs. What should Australia be doing to incentivise a transition to zero emissions technology? Sign the petition to stop state governments introducing a tax on clean vehicles here: https://stopthecleanairtax.org.au/ 11'45" - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises 'Green Industrial Revolution', moves to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 https://renewablesnow.com/news/uk-pm-unveils-10-point-plan-for-green-industrial-revolution-721253/ https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50233206 15'08" - US corporates form Zero Emissions Transport Association (ZETA): https://www.axios.com/electric-vehicle-lobbying-tesla-uber-zeta-46288c09-2976-4a63-99cb-9951c251bba0.html 17'45" - Tesla set for S&P 500 inclusion in December 19'27" - Rivian opens online orders for US customers, plans future with smaller products for Europe and China markets 20'42" - Honda e wins overall 2021 German Car of the Year Award 21'28"- Movia operating electric ferries in Copenhagen -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! https://www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: https://bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: https://bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: https://bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: http://bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Hyundai announces new E-GMP vehicle architecture for future EVs: https://evbrief.com/news-brief/2020/12/12/hyundais-new-e-gmp-platform-to-underpin-future-bevs 3'05": Volvo cars embraces full electrification of model range by 2030 5'00": BMW retools facilities, constructs electric production plants for electric drivetrain future 6'10': Mercedes-Benz shifts to electric production, expanding manufacturing and battery cell facilities around the world. The company plans 8 BEVs in production by 2022 8'29": Canberra, Australia orders 90 new electric buses, as government looks to move to zero emissions transport; 9'25": 434MW Bluewater power station in Western Australia has its asset value written down to zero by Japanese owners: https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2020/11/25/japanese-owner-of-was-bluewaters-coal-plant-reports-worst-ever-loss-in-face-of-energy-transition/ 11'35": A massive new 100MW battery is planned for Astoria, Queens, a partnership between ConEdison and 174 Power Global https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/con-edison--174-power-global-bringing-large-battery-project-to-queens-301194231.html 13'08": Wrap up -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Lucid Air wins best car design in Good Design awards: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/1/3/lucid-air-named-best-car-design-for-2020-in-good-design-awards?rq=lucid 1'47": Tesla Q4 and annual results for 2020 4'22": Tesla rolling out Supercharging sites in Israel 4'43': Tesla planning entry into Indian market for sales and manufacturing 5'36": Chinese automakers XPeng, NIO and Li Auto show strong 2020 results 7'14": How will Brexit affect EV and battery manufacturing in the UK and Europe? 8'20": Making the most of COVID in British Columbia: Tackling climate change this decade 9'53": GE debuts test 13MW Haliade-X wind turbine 11'05": Wrap up -- Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review if you have time! It really helps the show's exposure. -- If you'd like to contribute to the running of the show, you can support the podcast on a monthly basis from as little as $1! Every cent will go into great EV content, and expanding the show to new audiences! Thank you for your support! www.patreon.com/evbriefpodcast Find EV Brief on your favourite platform! Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2vFV3CS Castbox: bit.ly/3kMCbd3 Google Podcasts: bit.ly/30x3Gxx Overcast: bit.ly/3jh4ZZQ Pocketcasts: bit.ly/2LUzutd Podbean: bit.ly/2JrEDbl Soundcloud: bit.ly/2QebZcV Spotify: spoti.fi/2wa1XR6 Stitcher: bit.ly/2VPVUQT TuneIn: bit.ly/2HEfupn YouTube: bit.ly/evbriefyoutube