We get a little carried away with the novelty of AI songs while we discuss clean energy ignorance in rural Alberta, Canada, EV tax incentives finally going away for some, an electric car maker struggling with a name, EVs helping the grid and a serious overcapicty of batteries will speed the end of fossil fuels.  James was sick so we're a bit late this week. REV Automotive Group helps Brian, James looks forward to a piece of the action. Gasoline Alley comic storyline involving EVs Tesla full self driving beta monthy subscription doesn't annoy Brian Emily Eaton on her book Unjust Transitio ..read more

Electric Vehicles continue to pick up major traction in the US, with adoption continuing to accelerate even amidst growing challenges with charging infrastructure and overall affordability. A new survey from Bloomberg Intelligence found that despite these hurdles to growth, US battery electric vehicles (BEV) penetration is likely to reach 25% by the end of the decade. We talk to Steve Mann, Global Lead Director for Auto & Industrial Market Research at Bloomberg Intelligence and the lead author of this report. He spoke to use from Princeton, NJ where he just bought his first EV, a Chevy Bla ..read more

China's manufacturing prowess and efficiencies have drastically lowered the cost of solar, wind and electric vehicles. Without them, hope for a speedy reduction in emissions would be lower. Even though they are building coal plants, China is not utilizing them to the fullest. Plus political strife in Canada over the price on carbon, Volvo has produced their last diesel car and Mr. Beast gives hundreds of e-bikes to people in poverty.  EVs stump Jeopardy contestants again. Tesla full self driving beta software is finally getting somewhere, so says Brian in his tests. CBC At Issue panellis ..read more

Drake Landing in Alberta, Canada inspired James in 2006 by using engineering and the sun to store heat from the summer and use it to heat a housing development in winter. Now it's in poor repair, needing parts that can no longer be found and likely to be replaced by gas. An entire shipping container of ebikes were stolen in a brazen heist. Kraft Dinner noodles to be dried at the factory without fossil fuels, thanks to Biden. EVs 70% cleaner than gas cars during their lifecycle.  Jeopardy clip regarding our content Biktrix from Saskatoon, Canada gets jacked by professional heist Failed so ..read more

From snow fences with built in panels to bike paths pre-built with modular solar canopies, there are many new ways solar is being deployed without taking up extra space. Also, Airbus's electric air taxi is quieter than a hairdryer and a proposed undersea power cable between Europe and North America for sharing renewable power. Home battery storage is huge in Germany. India changes it's tariff rules for EVs. Brian sees Dead Bob, the band.  Christopher Nolan insulted while in a Peloton class. SARM - rural ludites stuck in 1950.  Rivians second to get access to the Tesla Supercharger ne ..read more

From snow fences with built in panels to bike paths pre-built with modular solar canopies, there are many new ways solar is being deployed without taking up extra space. Also, Airbus's electric air taxi is quieter than a hairdryer and a proposed undersea power cable between Europe and North America for sharing renewable power. Home battery storage is huge in Germany. India changes it's tariff rules for EVs. Brian sees Dead Bob, the band.  Christopher Nolan insulted while in a Peloton class. SARM - rural ludites stuck in 1950.  Rivians second to get access to the Tesla Supercharger ne ..read more

New e-bike batteries have a special coating to resist fires. A major battery maker is touting a new formula for cold climates called "Winter Pro." It sounds like a tire. Oil is doomed as these battery makers promise a charge time of 9 minutes and 20 year life-spans. Solar canopies over cemeteries in France. Rest in electrons! Donate to the show to keep us going. Link below! Brian has a cold Barry, our cinematographer friend, gets back to us on why he never got solar on the farm but is now. Brian rightly defends Greta Gerwig and how she was snubbed at the Oscars. EV startup Rivian has t ..read more

James investigates an air quality advisory and discovers Oil is to blame. His entire city of Regina, Saskatchewan is within the cancer zone of the oil refinery. Apple kills its electric car program. Alberta shoots itself in the foot by discouraging vast investment in renewable energy in favor of dirty energy. A small city saves big money on electric police vehicles. Taking down Tesla's automation advancements. A nuclear reactor will put almost all its juice into a data center. Cooktops with their own batteries. How do you charge an EV in a small town or on a farm? (you plug it in) Battery ..read more

With 25% of the vehicles on the roads of Norway being electric, the country provides us with insight into what our EV future looks like. Therapists are seeing an increase in climate anxiety. The Chevy Equinox EV details raise questions about its affordability. Rioters burn a Waymo robo taxi. Brian buys a Tesla Model Y, his third Musk Mobile Marques Brownlee trashed the Fisker Ocean EV James is elated with his Chevy Bolt EV getting plug and charge capability in Canada via the Flo network Climate Anxiety Norway: EV Utopia (CNBC link) Waymo robotaxi set on fire in San Francisco Equinox EV detail ..read more

Proposed Canadian legislation aims to limit fossil fuel advertising that is greenwashing reality. James blasts his local center-left political party for coming out against it. Surprising support for off-shore wind. The EU's collapse of coal and LNG gas. Vertical east-west solar panels amaze. Charging EVs on household outlets. Please help support the show with a donation below via PAYPAL. Brian orders at Tesla Model Y from his nearby store. Stellantis on board with NACS charging standard 53 battery electric buses coming to Regina, Saskatchewan 1000 kWh snowplow in Norway Super Bowl powered by ..read more