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Jan 1, 2021
#31: Tesla, NIO, XPeng 2020 results, GE's Haliade-X Wind Turbine Lucid Air wins Good Design Award
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
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Dec 21, 2020
#30: Manufacturing News from Volvo, Mercedes, BMW & Hyundai, New York Gets 100MW Battery
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
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Nov 22, 2020
#29: Australian States Propose Punitive Tax on EVs, US Corporates Back EVs and more
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
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Nov 17, 2020
#28: In Conversation with Greg McGarvie, ACE Electric Vehicles
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.
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Nov 1, 2020
#27: Fiat & Peugeot Set to Merge, Arrival's Microfactories, NZ PM Goes Electric and More
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/
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Oct 20, 2020
#26: Amazon's New Van, Waymo Launches in Phoenix, Tesla Model 3 MY21 Updates, FSD Beta Release
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
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Jan 22, 2020
#25: Tesla Model Y Deliveries, 2019 EV Sales Figures, BYD Han, New EV Bike from Harley Davidson
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/
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Jan 14, 2020
#24: In Conversation with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
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
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Jan 4, 2020
#23: Tesla Q4 Numbers, Gigafactory 3 Deliveries Commence, NIO Unveils EC6, News from VW and BMW
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***
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Dec 17, 2019
#22: News from Porsche and McLaren, Tesla Gigafactory 3+4, Christmas Giveaway and more
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
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Dec 8, 2019
#21: Tesla's Cyber Truck, LA Auto Show, LA 2028 Emissions Roadmap
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
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Sep 9, 2019
#20: Porsche's New Taycan Launches
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
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Aug 27, 2019
#19: The week's EV news, plus part 1 of an Interview with evee.com.au founder Slava Kozlovskii
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
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Aug 20, 2019
#18: Porsche's Taycan driven, Mercedes A250e, Tesla Solar rentals, EV road taxes and more
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
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Aug 5, 2019
#17: A conversation with Jamie Parker MP, talking EVs, renewables, mass transit and more.
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
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Aug 4, 2019
#16: Tesla's Q2 balance sheet, Dieselgate continues for Audi, Ford's electric F150 pickup
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
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Jul 22, 2019
#15: BMW's new CEO, EV carsharing startup Ohmie, the MG E-ZS and more
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.
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Jul 15, 2019
#14: Offshore wind in NJ, Tesla FUD, Nissan Leaf hits Australia, Hybrid cruise ships and more
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
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Jul 13, 2019
#13: Last Mile Deliveries, Toyota in Indonesia, VW & Ford on EVs, Mini Reveals The Cooper SE
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
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Jul 2, 2019
#12: The week's auto news, Australia's largest windfarm spins up; EU mandates noisy EVs
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;
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Jun 24, 2019
#11: Tesla RHD Deliveries, Minnesota Solar, Eviation's Alice Plane and More
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;
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Jun 17, 2019
#10: Northvolt Gigafactory joint venutre, VW & Ford to partner up on EVs & more
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.
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Jun 10, 2019
#9: US EV Sales Figures, EV Joint Ventures, News from Polestar and Porsche
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
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Jun 3, 2019
#8: Gigafactory 3, Model 3 Available in China, BYD Busses in South America and More
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
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May 31, 2019
Special Update: Tesla Model 3 Orders Open in Australia
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.
May 28, 2019
#7: Electric Superminis, EV Charging News & BHP's Electric Future
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
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May 20, 2019
#6: Polestar 2 set for Oz, Amsterdam's Smart Charging Network, Tesla Acquires Maxwell Technologies
On this week's show, Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, Amsterdam's Flexpower EV charging network, Tesla acquires Maxwell Technologies and more.
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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/
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May 12, 2019
#5: Australia Votes but Who Really Supports a Pro-EV Policy Platform?
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
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May 7, 2019
#4: Hyundai Ioniq Facelift, Mercedes EQC Enters Production, Tesla News and More
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
Apr 28, 2019
#3: Rivian Set for Australia, Right Hand Drive Tesla Model 3 is Coming and More
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.c…
Apr 23, 2019
#2: Hyundai Kona Electric, Tesla Autonomy Event, More Audi E-Tron, MG EZS
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
Apr 16, 2019
#1: Shanghai Auto Show, Audi, VW ID Roomzz, Australian Politics and EVs, Aston Martin, Tesla
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/