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Hurricane Milton, Tesla FSDbeta Robotaxi Test, E-Bike Battery Fires
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James and Brian dive into Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi event and take Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for a spin—literally! They share their thoughts on Tesla's progress and where Waymo stands in the self-driving race.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, raising concerns over climate change, and we cover how it's affecting clean energy preparedness. We’ll also touch on Great Britain's reduced risk of winter blackouts despite closing coal power plants, while James braces for his own blackout challenges.
Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon or YouTube for exciting perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes content, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just a couple dollars per month!
Also in this week's headlines:
- An Australian coal plant can’t secure loans—could this be the beginning of the end?
- Electric Ubers charging ahead during hurricanes while gas stations run dry.
- The surprising rise of battery storage in India and beyond.
In This Episode:
Brian & James’ Tesla FSD Beta Test: Join Brian and James as they take Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta software for a test drive. Spoiler alert: the software now comes with next-of-kin notifications!
Hurricane Milton's Impact on Clean Energy: How the massive storm threatening Florida highlights the vulnerabilities and strengths of clean energy systems during extreme weather.
Global Clean Energy Updates:
- Great Britain’s power grid: Why winter blackouts are less of a concern, even with coal plants shutting down.
- Australia: A coal plant struggles to secure financing, but a clean energy future is closer than you think.
- India's battery energy storage market is growing faster than ever.
Additional Topics:
- Brian talks about his recent rammed earth pilot project.
- James shares his son's experiences riding an electric school bus.
- How a Chinese documentary opened James' eyes to energy issues in Chongqing.
- A fascinating new service where electric bike couriers drive drunk people home using their own cars.
Key Stories:
- NYC E-Bike Fire Deaths Drop: James explores why deaths from e-bike battery fires are plummeting in New York City.
- Tesla vs. Waymo: James’ research reveals that Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions are still far from becoming a reality, while Waymo is quietly scaling up.
- EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: The European Union is set to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, and we’ll discuss the impact on the market.
Lightning Round:
- Midwest solar farms boost property values.
- Paris transforms parking lots into green spaces.
- Maine’s major shift away from heating oil to electric heat pumps.
Listener Mail: Chuck from our listener community gives us an update on the EU’s move to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs. We always love hearing from you!
More Facts:
- Paris has planted 150,000 trees in the last decade.
- Renewables hit a new peak in Australia, delivering 74% of electricity nationwide.
- Nearly 3.5 million people in the U.S. now work in the clean energy sector.
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(0:00) Hurricane Catastrophe (1:25) Floridians Evacuate (2:33) Clean Energy Show Begins (6:11) Rammed Earth Cottage Plans (8:53) Innovative Building Techniques (11:59) Cottage Construction Update (14:05) Future of Rammed Earth (14:30) Electric Bus Experience (17:41) Weathering Strong Winds (22:34) E-Bike Battery Safety (26:06) New York City Battery Fires (32:24) Tesla's Full Self-Driving (34:29) Robo-Taxi Event Preview (37:39) EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs (38:59) Massachusetts Heat Pump Initiative (41:59) Hurricane Milton Update (47:00) Electric Vehicles in Emergencies (49:00) UK's Energy Transition Success (50:16) Lightning Round Begins (56:10) Climate Report Findings210 פרקים
Manage episode 444290071 series 2865882
James and Brian dive into Tesla's upcoming Robotaxi event and take Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta for a spin—literally! They share their thoughts on Tesla's progress and where Waymo stands in the self-driving race.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida, raising concerns over climate change, and we cover how it's affecting clean energy preparedness. We’ll also touch on Great Britain's reduced risk of winter blackouts despite closing coal power plants, while James braces for his own blackout challenges.
Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon or YouTube for exciting perks! Get a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes content, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just a couple dollars per month!
Also in this week's headlines:
- An Australian coal plant can’t secure loans—could this be the beginning of the end?
- Electric Ubers charging ahead during hurricanes while gas stations run dry.
- The surprising rise of battery storage in India and beyond.
In This Episode:
Brian & James’ Tesla FSD Beta Test: Join Brian and James as they take Tesla's Full Self-Driving Beta software for a test drive. Spoiler alert: the software now comes with next-of-kin notifications!
Hurricane Milton's Impact on Clean Energy: How the massive storm threatening Florida highlights the vulnerabilities and strengths of clean energy systems during extreme weather.
Global Clean Energy Updates:
- Great Britain’s power grid: Why winter blackouts are less of a concern, even with coal plants shutting down.
- Australia: A coal plant struggles to secure financing, but a clean energy future is closer than you think.
- India's battery energy storage market is growing faster than ever.
Additional Topics:
- Brian talks about his recent rammed earth pilot project.
- James shares his son's experiences riding an electric school bus.
- How a Chinese documentary opened James' eyes to energy issues in Chongqing.
- A fascinating new service where electric bike couriers drive drunk people home using their own cars.
Key Stories:
- NYC E-Bike Fire Deaths Drop: James explores why deaths from e-bike battery fires are plummeting in New York City.
- Tesla vs. Waymo: James’ research reveals that Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions are still far from becoming a reality, while Waymo is quietly scaling up.
- EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs: The European Union is set to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, and we’ll discuss the impact on the market.
Lightning Round:
- Midwest solar farms boost property values.
- Paris transforms parking lots into green spaces.
- Maine’s major shift away from heating oil to electric heat pumps.
Listener Mail: Chuck from our listener community gives us an update on the EU’s move to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs. We always love hearing from you!
More Facts:
- Paris has planted 150,000 trees in the last decade.
- Renewables hit a new peak in Australia, delivering 74% of electricity nationwide.
- Nearly 3.5 million people in the U.S. now work in the clean energy sector.
Contact Us
cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean
Follow/Subscribe
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-clean-energy-show/id1498854987 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5wOOCKdJ7Rtq72YxzcTqFm?si=515f6bec86654ed8
YouTube: The Clean Energy Show
TikTok: Clean Energy Pod (full podcast and clips)
Support The Clean Energy Show
Join the Clean Club on our Patreon or with YouTube Memberships to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Benefits include a bonus podcast, early access to our podcasts, special privileges, and other exclusive benefits!
PayPal Donate offers one-time or regular donations.
Store NEW MERCH ALERT!!!
Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!.
Socials
Bluesky: Clean Energy Pod
James Whittingham: Twitter
Brian Stockton: Twitter
Leave us an online voicemail at SpeakPipe
James Whittingham's comedy podcast Sneeze! with James Whittingham
Copyright 2024.
(0:00) Hurricane Catastrophe (1:25) Floridians Evacuate (2:33) Clean Energy Show Begins (6:11) Rammed Earth Cottage Plans (8:53) Innovative Building Techniques (11:59) Cottage Construction Update (14:05) Future of Rammed Earth (14:30) Electric Bus Experience (17:41) Weathering Strong Winds (22:34) E-Bike Battery Safety (26:06) New York City Battery Fires (32:24) Tesla's Full Self-Driving (34:29) Robo-Taxi Event Preview (37:39) EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs (38:59) Massachusetts Heat Pump Initiative (41:59) Hurricane Milton Update (47:00) Electric Vehicles in Emergencies (49:00) UK's Energy Transition Success (50:16) Lightning Round Begins (56:10) Climate Report Findings210 פרקים
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