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This week on Grumpy Old Geeks, Brian and Jason once again survey the smoldering wreckage of the tech industry and discover that the people building the future are increasingly being sued by governments, publishers, customers, employees, and occasionally reality itself. California is coming after 23andMe over its catastrophic data breach, Florida is taking a swing at OpenAI, CNN has joined the ever-growing conga line of companies suing Perplexity, and Meta somehow decided the solution to improving AI is recording employees' every mouse click while generously allowing them a whole 30-minute privacy break. Meanwhile, Google's own engineers are sharing memes about how much Google's AI tools suck, Microsoft apparently wants users addicted to its new AI assistant - first taste's free! - and Anthropic is preparing to go public with a valuation that makes even the most irrational dot-com era investor look financially responsible.The AI arms race continues producing exactly the kinds of outcomes you'd expect when venture capitalists start huffing their own press releases. Instagram's AI support bot reportedly helped hackers steal accounts because apparently "Are you sure you're the owner?" was considered an optional step. Suno raised another $400 million while fighting copyright lawsuits, Paramount+ seems to have let AI create the ugliest Star Trek thumbnail in Federation history, and Stan Lee has now been digitally resurrected because modern capitalism looked at death and said, "Nice try." Over in transportation, BYD is so confident in its self-driving technology that it's willing to pay for your accidents, while Tesla owners are discovering their old Full Self-Driving contracts may have quietly received software updates of the legal variety. Somewhere in a conference room, a lawyer just whispered, "Let's not put that in writing," ten years too late.Elsewhere, governments worldwide continue their ongoing experiment of raising children by confiscating smartphones. Malaysia has implemented a social media ban for kids under 16, Poland wants phones and smartwatches locked away at school, and Kentucky schools just collected $27 million from social media companies accused of building products as addictive as cigarettes.Dave Bittner drops by for a visit and we discuss Spotify listeners apparently preferring old music because new music keeps getting algorithmically focus-grouped into oblivion and a healthy dose of Star Wars, Downton Abbey, Derry Girls, Lego, books, gadgets, and AI-generated jazz. Add it all up and you've got another week where the only thing moving faster than technology is the legal department trying to keep up.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.Shopify - Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/grumpyPrivate Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. 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China's carmakers like BYD, Geely and Great Wall Motor have seen immense growth in recent years. But their cars are not for sale in the U.S. due to high tariffs and tight regulations. WSJ's Ryan Felton reports on America's rising interest in Chinese cars, particularly because they're so affordable. Jessica Mendoza hosts. Further Listening: - Move Over, Humans. China's Robots Are Taking Over - How China's BYD Overtook Tesla - China and the U.S. Are in a Race for AI Supremacy Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The global auto industry is splitting into two very different worlds — what legendary auto expert Michael Dunne calls “a tale of two countries.” Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, has spent decades at the centre of the industry, including leadership roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and Managing Director of JD Power China.  On one side stands the United States, increasingly resembling a modern-day Cuba: a market dominated by oversized, fuel-hungry SUVs aimed at a shrinking audience, while legacy automakers squeeze the last profits from internal combustion engines. Last year alone, Detroit's Big Three wrote off more than $50 billion in EV investments.  On the other side is China, moving at extraordinary speed and scale. The recent Beijing Auto Show showcased the country's relentless innovation: 38 hectares of exhibition space — roughly 50 football fields — featuring 1,451 vehicles, including 181 world debuts, and attracting 1.3 million visitors, with only 65,000 coming from overseas. It is no longer just about BYD. Chinese giants such as Geely, SAIC, and FAW have caught up rapidly, transforming China into a market where internal combustion vehicles already feel like an afterthought.  Only two foreign automakers still command real respect in China: Toyota and Tesla. Others — including Honda, Nissan, and most European manufacturers — are steadily losing ground.Meanwhile, much of the rest of the world is accelerating toward electrification as rising oil prices reshape consumer behaviour. Countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and Mexico are embracing EVs, while electric vehicle sales continue to surge across Europe.  Battery technology is still advancing, but the next decisive battleground is autonomy. Here, the United States maintains a lead through companies like Waymo and Tesla — though Chinese competitors are closing the gap quickly.   2026 may also mark the tipping point for electric trucks becoming mainstream, with adoption expected to accelerate rapidly once scale economics take hold.  So how can non-Chinese automakers compete? Not through protectionism, but by learning from China's playbook: moving faster, investing more aggressively in next-generation technologies, and, in some cases, partnering directly with Chinese firms.  Yet another major challenge looms over the industry: excess manufacturing capacity. Factories in both Europe and China are currently operating at only around 50% utilisation, with the United States performing only slightly better.  Dunne's upcoming book, Car Wars, due out next year, explores this seismic shift in detail. It tells the story of how China built the world's most powerful EV ecosystem — and whether Western automakers can survive the collision.        

- U.S. Wants More Local Content in Cars - GM Extends Battery Plant Layoffs - Axle Strike Puts GM Trucks at Risk - EU Countries Not Offering Enough Corporate EV Incentives - CATL Sodium Batteries Enter Mass Production - BYD Posts 1st Increase in 8 Months - NIO Abandons PHEVs and EREVs - Nissan Applying Quantum Computing Across Company

- U.S. Wants More Local Content in Cars - GM Extends Battery Plant Layoffs - Axle Strike Puts GM Trucks at Risk - EU Countries Not Offering Enough Corporate EV Incentives - CATL Sodium Batteries Enter Mass Production - BYD Posts 1st Increase in 8 Months - NIO Abandons PHEVs and EREVs - Nissan Applying Quantum Computing Across Company

Esta semana repasamos las noticias más destacadas de la movilidad eléctrica: BYD sorprende con una garantía para su sistema de conducción asistida God's Eye, Ferrari avanza con su primer eléctrico pese a las críticas, Renault prepara la llegada de nuevos coches eléctricos fabricados en España y Lancia recupera el Gamma con una ambiciosa versión eléctrica. Además, hablamos del lanzamiento clave del Rivian R2 y cerramos con nuestro Espacio Tesla: el FSD Supervisado llega a Estonia y el Model 3 Premium RWD genera polémica en Canadá por cambios en sus especificaciones. Benefíciate del CAE al comprar tu coche eléctrico. Mas info en: https://somoselectricos.com/certificados-ahorro-energetico-cae-coche-electrico/ Usa nuestra calculadora para conocer lo que recibirás de ayuda al comprar un coche eléctrico: https://somoselectricos.com/calcula-importe-ayuda-plan-auto/ ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/627406

Plus: Chinese automaker BYD unveils autonomous-driving chip. And shares of space companies plummet following Thursday night's Blue Origin rocket explosion. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Toyota Cancels Next-Gen EV - BYD Launches In-House ADAS Chip - BYD Takes Responsibility for ADAS Crashes - China Taps Brakes on Robotaxis, But Growth Continues - Slate Opens Non-Refundable Pre-Orders - Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency - Stellantis' French Revival - Mitsubishi Adding Nissan-Based Pickup - Honda Stops Ridgeline Production - Bridgestone's New Performance Tire

- Toyota Cancels Next-Gen EV - BYD Launches In-House ADAS Chip - BYD Takes Responsibility for ADAS Crashes - China Taps Brakes on Robotaxis, But Growth Continues - Slate Opens Non-Refundable Pre-Orders - Rivian R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency - Stellantis' French Revival - Mitsubishi Adding Nissan-Based Pickup - Honda Stops Ridgeline Production - Bridgestone's New Performance Tire

- Trump Admin Opens Door to Chinese Tech - USMCA to Boost U.S. Car Content - Reuters Disputes Musk's FSD Claims - Another China OEM Targets Japan's Kei Cars - Polestar Scientifically Measures the Thrill of Driving - Dodge Gets GLH and Hyper Muscle Car - Alpine Gets New Sponsor Thanks to Ex-Renault CEO - Could BYD Buy Alpine F1?

- Trump Admin Opens Door to Chinese Tech - USMCA to Boost U.S. Car Content - Reuters Disputes Musk's FSD Claims - Another China OEM Targets Japan's Kei Cars - Polestar Scientifically Measures the Thrill of Driving - Dodge Gets GLH and Hyper Muscle Car - Alpine Gets New Sponsor Thanks to Ex-Renault CEO - Could BYD Buy Alpine F1?

This episode of Formula Fanatics and recaps the Miami GP weekend, including Hulkenberg missing the sprint with engine issues, Antonelli's repeated poor launches despite pole pace, on-track tension with Russell, Ferrari's rotating “flippy” rear wing, Verstappen's early spin and recovery, Leclerc leading before finishing with a damaged car and receiving a 20-second post-race penalty for unsafe condition, and crashes involving Hadjar and Gasly (with Lawson flipping Gasly). We also share F1-related experiences in Boston: seeing a Ferrari F1 car and IBM telemetry/AI demo at IBM Think, trying simulators, and visiting F1 Arcade with Arrow for McLaren merch. And the episode covers an upcoming Monopoly F1 Edition (July 15, $39.99), Verstappen testing a Nissan Z Nismo GT500 at Fuji and competing at the Nürburgring 24 Hours before a drive axle failure, and reports of BYD discussing Christian Horner, then preview the Canadian GP. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00 Bienvenido a Miami! 01:03 Miami Sprint Recap 01:38 Antonelli Launch Woes 04:36 Miami Race Chaos 05:30 Leclerc Breakdown Penalty 06:54 Crashes and Gearbox Drama 08:47 IBM Think & Ferrari AI Tech 10:32 F1 Arcade Boston Night with ARROW 11:30 Monopoly F1 Edition 13:32 Max Verstappen at Fuji Super GT and Nurburgring 24 Heartbreak 19:30 F1 Crocs - You Should Get Some! 21:42 Horner to BYD Rumors 23:27 Canadian GP Signoff ==================== Formula Fanatics, is the high-octane sub-series of Break/Fix Podcast's Drive Thru Motorsports News! This is your pit stop for all things Formula 1 — from breaking headlines and race recaps to insider analysis and paddock buzz. The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/

China is facing serious headwinds across much of Latin America as the United States ramps up pressure to curb Beijing's engagement in the region. The Chinese have encountered major setbacks in Panama, Mexico, Chile, and potentially in Honduras, where the new government is actively considering switching diplomatic ties back to Taiwan. But that is not the case in Brazil. Chinese businesses are investing record amounts in South America's largest economy and buying up more of the country's vast reserves of natural resources, including oil, soybeans, and critical minerals. Tulio Cariello, research and content director at the China-Brazil Business Council, joins Eric from Rio de Janeiro to discuss his latest report on Chinese investment trends in Brazil and explains why the country is now the top destination in the world for Chinese FDI.

For years, the United States told itself a reassuring story: China could manufacture and copy, but it couldn't innovate. That story is no longer credible. From DeepSeek's compute-efficient AI model to BYD's dominance of the global EV market, China is producing both volume and quality across sectors that matter. The question is no longer whether China can compete — it's whether the United States is playing its own hand well.In this episode of TechSurge, host Michael Marks speaks with Vivek Chilukuri, Senior Fellow at CNAS, where he focuses on U.S.–China technology competition, AI policy, and digital geopolitics. Vivek's path from counter-terrorism work at the State Department to tech policy in the Senate gives him an unusually grounded perspective on how government actually functions — and where it keeps failing itself.Vivek and Michael work through the full competitive landscape: the wake-up moments that shifted Washington's focus from manufacturing to technology dominance, why the dual-use nature of advanced technology has pulled the national security community into conversations once left to industry, and what Made in China 2025 actually achieved — and where it fell short.The conversation goes deep on America's policy toolkit: what the CHIPS Act accomplished and why it wasn't enough, how export controls on advanced semiconductors are working and what they're missing, and why Washington is far too weighted toward restriction at the expense of the "run faster" side of the equation. Vivek is also candid about what DeepSeek really tells us — not just about Chinese innovation, but about the gap between building a model and deploying AI at scale.They also explore the global dimension: China's "easy button" approach to technology exports, what the U.S. AI exports program is trying to do in response, the rise of "AI sovereignty" movements from Brussels to Delhi, and why the talent and immigration decisions of the past year amount to a serious self-inflicted wound.The United States still holds the best hand in the world for this competition. The question Vivek keeps returning to is whether we're playing it well — and right now, his honest answer is no.Sign up for our newsletter at techsurgepodcast.com for updates on upcoming TechSurge Live Summits and future Season 2 episodes.Episode Links:Connect with Vivek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekchilukuri/Learn more about CNAS: https://www.cnas.orgTimestamps:[02:11] Wake-Up Calls: Chips & 5G[04:17] Atoms vs Bits in AI[07:27] China's Innovation Surge[10:57] Systems Capital vs Planning[14:14] Made in China 2025 Scorecard[17:23] US Tools: Chips & Controls[24:12] DeepSeek & Compute Scarcity[26:47] Energy Constraints & Scaling[29:01] AI Exports & the Easy Button[32:43] Allies & AI Sovereignty[36:13] Talent Flows & Immigration[39:04] Beyond AI: The Biotech Frontier[43:30] Founder Advice: Global South[45:20] Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways

Hoy en Gepiano F1 hacemos la previa del Gran Premio de Canadá analizando todo lo que puede pasar en el circuito Gilles Villeneuve. Hablamos sobre el dominio actual de Mercedes, las mejoras de McLaren que podrían sorprender y el posible regreso de Max Verstappen a la pelea este fin de semana.También debatimos sobre el rumor del regreso de Christian Horner a la Fórmula 1 con una posible escudería china respaldada por BYD y repasamos la historia de uno de los circuitos más icónicos del calendario.Leyenda y Buda estarán trayéndoles contenido directo desde Canadá y el paddock, mientras en cabina Gepiano, Miguel Trotmans y Geri German analizan todo lo que puede cambiar esta temporada.

Meg and Spanners return to preview the Canadian Grand Prix after Formula 1's strange, stop-start opening stretch to the season. They dive into the growing rumors around Esteban Ocon's future at Haas, Christian Horner's possible F1 comeback with Chinese EV giant BYD, and what Montreal's iconic circuit could mean for teams bringing major upgrades. They also revisit the legendary rain-soaked 2011 Canadian Grand Prix and debate whether this weekend can finally restore some momentum to the 2026 F1 season. (00:00) Intro (01:55) Could Esteban Ocon be out? (12:04) Just around the “Horner” (24:22) Previewing the Canadian GP (41:29) Season momentum in 2026 Hosts: Megan Schuster and Spanners Ready Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pakistan's booming rooftop solar "shadow grid" has quietly grown larger than the country's official grid, saving billions while slashing fossil fuel imports. They also look at the staggering costs of keeping aging coal plants alive in the U.S., including millions spent just to maintain shutdown-ready facilities. Plus: a groundbreaking Inuit-owned hydro project replacing diesel power in the Arctic, bats vs. wind turbines, EV sales exploding in Canada, China's battery charging buildout, and why hailstorms are becoming a major challenge for solar farms. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks including a monthly bonus podcast, early access to our content, behind the scenes looks, access to our members-only Discord community and thank-yous in the credits of videos and shoutouts on our podcast! Starting at just $1 per month! Topics this week include: Pakistan's massive solar "shadow grid" now bigger than the official grid - end of show! Trump-era coal plant extensions costing hundreds of millions Coal pollution reducing global solar output Inuit-owned hydro project cuts Arctic diesel use by 80% Researchers study how bats interact with wind turbines OPEC instability and what oil prices mean for the energy transition DOJ investigates emissions-tuning car app data BYD rapidly expanding ultra-fast charging stations Denmark hits nearly 82% EV sales Texas adding 12.9 GW of grid batteries this year Renewables overtake natural gas on the U.S. grid for the first time Hailstorms become the top cause of solar insurance losses XPeng predicts Level 5 self-driving by 2030 The Lightning Round covers drone strikes on nuclear infrastructure, floating solar over manure lagoons, sodium batteries, Ukraine targeting Russian oil infrastructure, and more. Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

Wall Street may have hit record highs - but the bond market is suddenly flashing warning signs investors can no longer ignore. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode of Market View explores why surging Treasury yields are rattling stocks, whether higher borrowing costs could threaten the AI-driven market rally, and what resilient consumer spending at Home Depot really says about the US economy. Michelle also unpacks why luxury giant Tapestry is betting heavily on international growth, how Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s booming order book reflects shifting global trade dynamics, and why BYD’s fleet of “floating garages” could reshape the future of industrial competition. Featuring companies including Home Depot, Tapestry, Coach, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Delfi and BYD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new report from Clean Energy Associates found that some solar module factories in their first year of production are hitting yield rates as low as 30%. That means 70% of modules coming off certain lines require rework before they ship. The finding applies directly to US manufacturers, most of which are still in early ramp-up stages. In this week's Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver break down what the report means for solar developers sourcing modules right now, why newer factories in the US face the same challenges previously seen in India and Vietnam, and what due diligence steps developers should be taking before modules arrive on site. They also cover grid-forming battery validation, island microgrids, and a $14 billion Chinese renewable energy investment in Ethiopia.This episode covers battery storage technology, solar panel manufacturing quality, island microgrids, and large-scale renewable energy investment in Africa. These are the stories Tim and John break down this week:US solar panel manufacturers are struggling with soldering quality during factory ramp-up. A report from Clean Energy Associates (CEA) shows yield rates as low as 30% in early production years, meaning 70% of modules require rework. (PV Magazine)Sungrow completed what Renewable Energy Magazine calls the world's first large-scale grid-forming battery validation, passing 14 unique fault and blackout scenarios. (Renewable Energy Magazine)Sydney-based Smart Commercial Energy is developing an 18 MW solar and 40 MWh battery microgrid for Nauru, the smallest island nation in the world. The project replaces diesel generation in a location where microgrid electricity costs an estimated $0.40 per kilowatt hour. (PV Magazine)Africa's telecom sector is moving away from diesel at scale, with one company spending hundreds of millions in Kenya alone. Solar and battery payback periods for cell tower conversions run approximately two years. (My Panhandle)China's Ming Yang secured a $14.1 billion deal to develop 2.8 GW of solar and 5.5 GW of wind in Ethiopia, alongside wind turbine and transmission gear manufacturing and green ammonia production. (PV Tech)Gotion unveiled a 5 MW, 18.8 MWh enclosed battery energy storage system, first shown at SNEC 2025. John notes this is larger than any containerized battery he had tracked previously, with BYD previously holding the record at 16 to 18 MWh. (PV Magazine)John Weaver previewed his own 1.8 MW rooftop solar project in Massachusetts, structured as an alternative on-bill credit agreement with Eversource for a fixed 20-year contract. (BSKY)Solar professionals, project developers, and clean energy investors will find this episode directly useful. The topics Tim and John cover, from US manufacturing quality to grid-forming battery validation to Africa's energy buildout, reflect decisions the industry is making right now. The Strait of Hormuz situation adds urgency to the energy transition conversation, and this episode puts all of it in context.  Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  CleanPowerHour@gmail.comCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Most podcasts never make it past three episodes. This is episode 200.In this special 200th episode of The Barber's Brief, Marc Binkley and Vassilis Douros reflect on five years of The Sleeping Barber Podcast while diving into some of the biggest marketing conversations shaping the industry right now.The episode explores why the laws of growth apply even to blood donation behaviour, how brands like McLaren Formula 1 Team are turning nostalgia into a competitive advantage, and why Chinese EV giants like BYD are shifting from performance marketing into long-term brand building.Marc and V also unpack:Why heavy buyers naturally moderate over timeThe hidden value sitting inside brand archivesWhy emotional continuity matters more than lived experienceThe tension between SEO, GEO, AI optimization, and originalityWhy AI-generated sameness may increase the value of human perspectiveHow modern marketing risks optimizing for defensibility instead of differentiationTo close the episode, Marc revisits one of his favourite ads of all time: a classic Adidas campaign featuring rugby legend Jonah Lomu — a reminder that surprise, storytelling, and emotional distinctiveness still matter.And finally, Marc and V take a moment to reflect on five years, 200 episodes, and the community that's kept The Sleeping Barber Podcast growing along the way.Chapters00:00 Celebrating 200 Episodes: A Milestone in Podcasting02:01 Insights from Blood Donation Data: Understanding Donor Behaviour07:58 McLaren's Heritage Storytelling: Leveraging the Past for Growth13:54 Chinese EVs and Brand Building: A Shift in Strategy19:46 The Future of Search and SEO Fundamentals24:02 Celebrating Jonah Lomu: A Tribute to a Rugby Legend31:04 Upcoming Episodes and Community EngagementResources:Heavy Donors Behave Like Heavy Bleach Buyers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-romaniuk-2746884/recent-activity/all/McLaren's Fastest Asset Isn't Technology. It's Memory - https://www.thedrum.com/news/how-mclaren-s-60-year-archive-powers-its-marketing-machineChinese EVs Discover Brand-Building - https://www.thecurrent.com/marketing-strategy-chinese-ev-brands-brand-building-teslaGoogle publishes guide on optimizing for generative AI features - https://searchengineland.com/google-publishes-guide-on-optimizing-for-generative-ai-features-477671Title: Adidas Makes you better - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKaqoq5NVVs

Matthew Stead recaps WindEurope Madrid and Blades Europe Edinburgh. Plus Suzlon unveils its Blue Sky platform for Europe, Muehlhan consolidates six specialist firms, and Mingyang keeps hunting for a European home. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Speaker: [00:00:00] The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast, brought to you by StrikeTape. Protecting thousands of wind turbines from lightning damage worldwide. Visit striketape.com. And now, your hosts.  Allen Hall 2025: Welcome to the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. I’m your host, Allen Hall, and I’m here with Matthew Stead, who is back in Australia, but not at home. He’s up in Queensland. Or actually, not even on– in Queensland, technically. He’s on an island off the coast of Queensland. Where are you at, Matthew?  Matthew Stead: Uh, Moreton Island. It’s, uh, like a resort island off, uh, off of Brisbane, so beautiful outside.  Allen Hall 2025: Well, you need a little bit of resort time because you’ve been to two conferences, and you spent a good bit of time in Austria after that. So you were at WindEurope in Madrid, and then following that, you went right over to Scotland for Blades Europe. So I wanna hear your thoughts. We’ll start with, uh, WindEurope and what was going on at that conference. It did sound like there was a pretty [00:01:00] good attendance, and some people that I have talked to about it really en-enjoyed being in Madrid. It’s just  Matthew Stead: a bigger city. Um, first time I’d ever been to Madrid, and, uh, yeah, the show was amazing, actually. I was, I was a bit blown away by, uh, I think the OEMs were back out in force. You know, so like the Vestas, Siemens were, um, really– and Nordexes and so forth were really back out in force, so that was really good to see. Um, the, some of the larger operators had really, really strong presence as well. So you could see that, you know, Iberdrola, Res, um, those sorts of companies were, um, really, you know, putting a big effort in and meeting their customers and, um, really showing, uh, the world who they were. So that was really, um, you know, really good to see. There were so many people seriously. Um, the queues for food at lunch were, were, um, one of the major problems. Um, so, um, yeah, it was really a lot of people, so that was really exciting. Um, and I mean, for me, I was [00:02:00]trying to catch up with, with partners and friends and, yeah, it was, it was jam, jam-packed just meeting people in the industry. Um, probably a few other things. So s- you know, SkySpecs and Aerones had a really strong, um, presence there. So, um, SkySpecs and Aerones were, were doing really well. Um, maybe one of the, um, surprises for me, and I know this has been a topic on a few other previous episodes, was there was a lot of interest in bird and bat detection. I, I, I think there had to be, like, five companies that were, were– had really big setups, and it was a really, really big topic around cameras and so forth. So, um, that was a, a big topic. And, um, then there, there was a really, really strong, you know, supply chain, you know, from, from vessels to cables to, you know, repairs. Allen Hall 2025: What was the ratio of offshore companies to onshore companies? I’m always curious.  Matthew Stead: You’re looking through the, the list. Um- I would, I’m only guessing it [00:03:00] was probably about 40% had an offshore focus of some kind. So it was definitely a strong offshore focus. Um, obviously, you know, a lot of onshore, offshore combined companies. But yeah, definitely the word offshore kept on popping up a lot.  Allen Hall 2025: Because Spain is mostly onshore. Like, um, like 99% onshore, right? I think it’s a couple of small projects going offshore. Does it look like the onshore business is gonna pick up, uh, just in terms of the activity on the floor in Madrid?  Matthew Stead: Uh, yeah. Um, I, I think, you know, like I said, you know, those big operators like the REZAs and the Iberdrolas and, and the OEMs, I, I think it’s just a given that, um, you know, things are buoyant. Um, well, they appear to be definitely very buoyant. Uh, I think we’ve heard, you know, some of the positive, um, financial news from a few of the OEMs recently. So yeah, yeah, it seems like o- onshore is, is maturing further, further, further. And so you went straight  Allen Hall 2025: from Madrid, right, to [00:04:00] Edinburgh, Scotland. That was a change in weather, I would assume. Uh, probably about a 20 degree Celsius difference. 25 down to 15, yes. Whoa. Okay. Yeah, that’s a good bit. Uh, but the Edinburgh conference, that’s the first time that Blades Europe has been to Edinburgh. I, at least I don’t remember them being there before. That tends to be a more technical conference than Wind Europe. Uh, the, the Blades conference is obviously focused on blades, and all the relevant experts in Europe do tend to show up there. What were some of the hot topics at Blades Europe this year? Matthew Stead: Yeah, I think it was, um, an interesting conference. Um, I, I’d been to Blades USA, so I was able to contrast, um, Blades USA a little bit. I think probably the differences here were, yeah, there was definitely some strong, strong, uh, experts there, like you say. Um, you know, Birgit, um, our friend was, was in attendance and a few of her colleagues from Statkraft. Um, I think, and or, uh, actually ORE Catapult, the, the [00:05:00] UK research, um, offshore renewable energy research, um, they did some great presentations. I really, um, they really shared some really good insights. So, um, ORE Catapult were talking about life extension and, um, you know, looking at the, the fatigue on blades and, uh, how they’re, how they’re going to perform and life extension. So some great stuff from ORE Catapult there. Probably another key topic that came up was around, uh, sort of related to life extension, but also recycling. The, there was a really good session on the new IEC standard. Um, um, to, you know, full disclosure, I was actually on the panel. So I, I thought it was a great panel. But, um, the new IEC standard for blade operations and maintenance, um, is really well a-advanced now in its development. Um, very strong risk focus, you know. So depending on the risk then drives your, your blade O&M program. [00:06:00] Um, so that was a, a great talk as well. Uh, and then maybe finally, um, something close to my heart, um, I think the, the, you know, the maturity of CMS companies. There actually, there were five blade CMS companies there, which is probably the biggest turnout I’ve seen around blade CMS, um, ever. And so it was good to see that sort of, um, interest and growth, um, and the need for, for blade CMS. Uh, and, um, obviously the last one, lightning. So lightning always an issue. Lots of discussions around lightning, um, you know, through Greece and a few of the, the, the Balkan go- Balkan states. On the blade recycling front, there’s a  Allen Hall 2025: company in Scotland called ReBlade that is involved in some of the recycling efforts. Did they give a presentation of, of what they’re up to at the moment? Matthew Stead: Uh, yes, I think they did. Um, they’re talking about setting up a, a site in a, a [00:07:00] couple of sites, and I think Inverness was the, the location where they’re, where they’re setting up a site. The, um, the port is supportive, so they’re working through those, those, those challenges. You know, getting a site, getting transport and access to the blades. Um, working out when, when the, when the blades will come to them. You know, the storage of blades. Um, the, the end, end uses for those blades. Getting all that supply chain, um, lined up was, you know, yeah, it was, that was quite thorough and quite, um, yeah, inspiring.  Allen Hall 2025: And on the CMS side, what are operators trying to monitor? ‘Cause usually have something in mind that they’re going after.  Matthew Stead: For better or for worse, there’s still some serial, um, failure modes. Um, and so the industry is looking at very particular, you know, challenges that, um, certain make and model have. Um, so root insert failures was definitely one of those, um, one of those topics. Um, and that was actually one of the, the, the [00:08:00] roundtable discussions at, uh, Blades Europe. Some other, um, monitoring around, you know, lightning and- lightning damage and what’s happening with the LPS. That was also, uh, another big topic for, for monitoring. And then a few other sort of general, more, more general, um, you know, natural frequencies of blades and seeing if the natural frequencies are changing, indicating a change in stiffness, which relates to potential damage. So yeah, there was– it was quite a mix of the types of, um, CMS that was discussed.  Allen Hall 2025: Has the digital twin finally died? Anybody talk about that?  Matthew Stead: There’s actually a current call-out for a new research project in Europe around digital twins. So, um, yeah, one of the larger, one of the larger operators is, is putting, pulling together a team to talk about digital twins, so-  Allen Hall 2025: I, I think this is one of the more difficult things to do, but just because you’re dealing with a variety of blades and blade factories and unique issues that pop up that are…[00:09:00] You, you really can’t model until after they happen. And after they happen, everybody knows about them anyway. So what’s the point of the digital twin if you can’t detect things early? It, it, it is a great concept, but hard to implement.  Matthew Stead: Yeah. And why? Why would you do it? I mean, you, you’re only gonna do it if there’s a benefit, and what is the benefit? So, but I think, uh, actually at Blades Europe, digital twins was not really a topic. And maybe one thing I forgot to say is that the, um, Wind Power Lab did a, a good, um, presentation on carbon blades as well, so.  Allen Hall 2025: The, the carbon blades are, is a very good discussion, just because the trend has been lately to scrap blades and bring new ones on site. And the carbon can be difficult to repair, or it takes a long time to repair, and you just don’t have the manpower or woman power to go out and fix it. So the, the fastest option is to build a new blade. But it does leave a lot of blade waste, which is where the industry is not going. Uh, recyclable blades, which is [00:10:00] in process at the moment, will make that easier, but you just don’t wanna be recycling blades. You like to be able to repair them. Composites are repairable. And it’s, it is so odd that they, they wanna continue on that pathway, but we’ll see. We’ll see. You don’t really learn the lesson until you do it.  Matthew Stead: Um, however, you know, the, the presentation on carbon blades was, um, you know, highlighted a lot of the challenges, but also highlighted some of the positives and the, you know, how they do help. Um, and so there was a lot of support for carbon blades, but there’s a lot of unknowns and, um, and there was a lot of discussion around how do you even test if the LPS is working. Uh, it’s just impossible. So, you know, traditional methods on carbon blades, yeah, it just don’t work. So, um, but there was a lot of support that the carbon does bring benefit. But yeah, I agree with you. There’s a lot of challenges there.  Allen Hall 2025: That’s one of the things we learned years ago back in the late ’80s, early ’90s when we, at least in, in the [00:11:00] States, started building a number of carbon fiber aircraft. And the repair situation and dealing with repairs in, in remote locations became difficult. And you’ve learned how much training it took to keep an industry running, and you’re starting from zero for a lot of places that all he had worked on was aluminum. It, it’s a completely different world. You’re, you’re training tens of thousands of technicians around the world. You weren’t planning to go do that, and now you are. So it just, it adds to the cost.  Matthew Stead: It also ties into the OEM, um, you know, providing, you know, details on how to repair those blades because they’re not, they’re not just a standard item, so-  Allen Hall 2025: No, you, you don’t wanna be grinding into a protrusion if you can avoid it. It- you’re just never gonna get it back into that original form because protrusions are in some part magic. And taking a grinder to them is not gonna… It’s breaking the magic. All the magic will be leaving that protrusion when you do that. Yeah, very [00:12:00]difficult. Delamination and bond line failures in blades are difficult problems to detect early. These hidden issues can cost you millions in repairs and lost energy production. CIC NDT are specialists to detect these critical flaws before they become expensive burdens. Their nondestructive test technology penetrates deep into blade materials to find voids and cracks traditional inspections completely miss. CIC NDT maps every critical defect, delivers actionable reports, and provides support to get your blades back in service. So visit cicndt.com because catching blade problems early will save you millions. Well, as we know, the wind industry has long been dominated by a handful of European and American turbine makers, uh, particularly in the, quote-unquote, “West.” Uh, but that landscape may be [00:13:00] shifting. Suzlon, the Indian turbine giant that nearly collapsed under about a $1.5 billion of debt just a few years ago, is back. The company has unveiled a new turbine platform aimed squarely at Europe, and says it will build its first factory on the continent if it wins enough orders. Vice Chairman Girish Tanti, uh, delivered the announcement at the WindEurope conference in Madrid, where Matthew was Signaling that Suzlon believes its time has come. And since you were there, Matthew, did you hear any news on the floor, any discussion on the show floor about Suzlon entering Europe?  Matthew Stead: Well, actually, yes. So, um, um, there was actually a good, uh, contingent of Suzlon people at, uh, Blades Europe. So, uh, they attended, uh, Wind Europe and then Blades Europe. Um, and I, you know, I was able to have a bit of discussion with them. I think, I think, uh, they were quite optimistic about, um, [00:14:00] you know, moving back or moving into, into Europe in terms of manufacturing. Um, however, there was an element of skepticism. Am I allowed to say that? So they, uh, were, they were not completely, um, convinced that it’s gonna happen, but, uh, they were certainly excited by that. It was definitely a, a clear possibility, but not a given.  Allen Hall 2025: Well, they have a, a new platform called the Blue Sky platform, um, which will have, I think, two turbines here, a 5 megawatt and a 6.3 megawatt, which is squarely aimed at Europe and also the United States, for that matter. And building a factory, though, doesn’t make a lot of sense if the cost driver for a factory in Europe is the European employees, which it tends to be when you hear the discussions about the cost structure, it’s about the employees. I’m not sure why Suzlon would make blades or nacelles in Europe unless they could avoid tariffs or taxation, because India is a very [00:15:00] cost, uh, driven, uh, manufacturing facilities writing country. So why would you wanna go build another expensive factory, probably in the realm of a couple hundred million pounds, uh, if you’re gonna go do it? It probably doesn’t make any sense to do that as well as just selling turbines into Europe. It seems like the easier path.  Matthew Stead: Yeah. And then you’ve got all the, like, the quality control challenges and, you know, you get the cultural challenges. So yeah, to be honest, I don’t qu- I don’t quite understand the logic behind that either. Um, maybe there’s, there’s some things that we don’t know about behind the scenes in terms of tariffs and other, other incentives that we don’t know about.  Allen Hall 2025: Would you see operators taking, uh, a Suzlon presentation and maybe even writing plans for developing with Suzlon turbines in the next couple of years? Is that a, a feeling that Europeans would, would do that, or is Vestas mainly and Siemens Gamesa so strong in Europe that it doesn’t make any sense unless [00:16:00] you’re in sort of the periphery countries of Europe?  Matthew Stead: I mean, my first exposure to a wind turbine was a Suzlon turbine in Australia, and there are many, many, many Suzlon turbines in Australia. And they’re all, they’re all still working. They’re all still reliable. So I mean, from a reputation and reliability and, um Yeah, history point of view, I can’t see why not. I mean, you know, uh, the operators will see that, you know, they’ve proven themselves. They’re not new kids on the block. Um, and so why wouldn’t an operator think about it? Allen Hall 2025: Well,  Matthew Stead: in  Allen Hall 2025: this quarter’s PES Wind magazine, which you can download for free at peswind.com, there is a nice article from Muelhen Wind Services, and that is a growing company. A lot going on there. Our friends at AC883 just joined Muelhen a f- few months ago, and is being part of that conglomerate. And, and we know that obviously building wind farm used to mean [00:17:00]consulting with dozens of contractors, and this is where Mue- Muelhen has really s- stepped into the breach here. So from blade repair at one company and heavy lift cranes at another company, all that had to be managed separately. You’re calling s- different companies all the time. And watching asset managers and site supervisors do this, uh, it is a thankless job. Well, Muelhen’s trying to change that a little bit, uh, and they’re saying that that model no longer works, and I totally agree with them. It’s insane. Uh, but so Muelhen has consolidated six specialist firms under its one brand, and covering everything from port pre-assembly to long-term operations and maintenance across Europe, the US and Canada, uh, and Asia-Pacific. Its CEO, Søren Hoffer, uh, puts it plainly, “The next phase of wind will not be won by turbine size alone. It will be decided by the supply chain’s ability to execute.” Boy, [00:18:00]couldn’t say truer words. Uh, I’ve worked with Muelhen or my company, Weather Guard Lightning Tech, has worked with Muelhen on a couple of projects over the years, and we’ve always had, uh, great service from them, and we have talked to a number of operators that love them, that love using Muelhen. So it’s not a surprise that they’re trying to grow and expand and make life easier for the operators.  Matthew Stead: Sounds like a brilliant move, really. I mean, you know, pulling all these sort of things together is, is a real challenge, isn’t it? I mean, coordinating all these subcontractors, um, getting to turn up at the right time, and yeah, I mean, it just sounds like a brilliant move, and I think that we need more, more, more efficient service companies to service the growing fleet. So the more they can get organized, the better.  Allen Hall 2025: Yeah, the scale matters here, and the expertise matters. As we’ve have a couple hundred thousand turbines that are [00:19:00] operating in the, quote-unquote, “West,” it does make sense to have a larger player that has seen most of those turbines and has some experience with them. It’s always the scary scenario when you’re working with a new company. Have they been on this turbine before? Do they know what they’re doing? Do they know- Lockout tagout. Even simple things like that come to the forefront. And the, the trouble is on some of these smaller companies that are in that business is that, uh, you just don’t get the level of service, you don’t get the level of response, you don’t have the horsepower if something were to, to go wrong on site. They don’t have the cash to, to bring in a second crane or another crew to get this job done. It, it does become scale at some point. And, uh, for a long time in the wind industry, particularly United States, it, it has been a lot of, quote-unquote, “mom-and-pop operations,” and those are slowly getting acquired by the likes of Muehlhan. I, I, I think this is inevitable at some point. Uh, from the asset owner’s, uh, desktop watching this go on, [00:20:00] how do you see, you know, a large operator interfacing with Muehlhan? Are they gonna do just one-stop shopping at this point? They’re, they’re not gonna have three or four different companies to work with, that they’re just gonna lock into, uh, Muehlhan? ‘Cause, uh, that’s what I see.  Matthew Stead: Yeah. I, I think, you know, from the, the WOMA Conference in, in Melbourne, we saw a bit of a, bit of a shift towards, um, outsourcing, at least in Australia Pacific region. And I mean, if, if you’re gonna outsource, um, you’re, you’re probably gonna join up with a, a Muehlhan, um, equivalent. So, you know, that way it just takes some of the risk out of, out of it, so it, it sort of makes sense. Um, the other observation I’ve heard is that, you know, because of the seasonality of blade repairs, it’s really hard to keep hold of, um, blade techs. And so if you’re a global company, you’ve got at least some opportunity of using the ses- seasonality and keeping hold of the good techs and, um, you know, so, you know, you know, summer in, in North, North, uh, America, and then, you know, summer in [00:21:00] Australia. So it, it, it allows these company, allows these companies to keep hold of their good people.  Allen Hall 2025: Yeah. And that, that’s always been the yearly problem, right? That you have a, a crew of a couple good crews in the summertime, and you come back the next summer and it’s a whole different group of people and yeah, that, that, that’s trouble for the industry. Well, a- and it’s good. It’s fi- it’s finally good to see this happening, and I know, uh, we’ve talked about it internally here at Weather Guard of who to work with and who to partner with. We like working with companies that have scale, and I think we’re finally there. So it’s really interesting to see this article from Johan in PES Wind. So if you, if you haven’t read the article, you should go visit peswind.com and take a look. There’s a lot of great content in this quarter’s issue, and y- you don’t wanna miss it. So go to peswind.com today. As wind energy professionals, staying informed is crucial, and let’s face it, difficult. That’s why the Uptime podcast recommends PES Wind magazine. PES Wind offers [00:22:00] a diverse range of in-depth articles and expert insights that dive into the most pressing issues facing our energy future. Whether you’re an industry veteran or new to wind, PES Wind has the high-quality content you need. Don’t miss out. Visit peswind.com today. So when, when the energy prices spike like they’re happening right now, uh, the Iran war being one of the main drivers, and obviously gasoline prices have jumped quite a bit, here’s what happens. The China’s clean energy sector goes to work, and they’re racing to make connections and make sales. As electricity prices jump up, gas prices jump up, everybody wants to try to find a cheaper way to provide energy to their countries or locales. Uh, China’s there to offer it. So it’s solar panels, batteries, EVs, and even wind turbines are, are looking for homes out of China. Uh, for European wind professionals, [00:23:00] the most important part comes from Mingyang, right? So they were unable to get a production facility in Scotland, but they haven’t given up yet. They are still searching for a home somewhere in Europe. And as of today, I don’t think they’ve found it. They’re s- I think they’re still looking for some country to host them. But how long is that gonna go on, Matthew? I, I think with the domination of Vestas and Siemens Gamesa in Europe and Suzlon trying to make an entry, will Mingyang and other Chinese manufacturers eventually find a home?  Matthew Stead: It’s interesting. I think, uh, if you look at the airline industry, you’ve always had premium providers, and you’ve always had low-end providers, and I think there’s always a place for all of them. And so I re- I reckon they’ll find, I think they’ll find their place in, in the market and just, you know, it might just take a while. But they’ve got the strength, haven’t they? They’ve got the product. They’ve got the strength. So it’s just a matter [00:24:00] of time.  Allen Hall 2025: Yeah. I, I, I d- I do think eventually it will happen. But Vestas and, and Siemens Gamesa have done a pretty good job of controlling it, and wind Europe, honestly. Wind Europe has not been a proponent of a Chinese manufacturer in Europe, so that generally will help slow down any business plans they would have But at the same time, there’s a lot of opportunities around the world that’s not necessarily in Europe, right? South America has strong ties with China. They’re– And Chinese companies are, are starting production in China. There’s a lot th- things happening there. You’re gonna see that in Africa and other places. So it doesn’t necessarily have to happen in Europe, which is, I think Europeans and Americans think, “Well, we can’t have China in those locales.” Fine. But it isn’t like China doesn’t have other opportunities to, to sell turbines or solar panels or batteries. There are plenty places on the planet where  Matthew Stead: people that  Allen Hall 2025: need  Matthew Stead: lower cost energy, and they’re gonna find them. Um, I did attend a, a panel [00:25:00] discussion on Türkiye, um, and the growth, and there was a lot of growth in Türkiye around onshore and offshore. And so maybe Mingyang, that might be a, a place, um, for them to, to start, you know, on the doorstep of, of Europe. The stepping stone, so to speak. Stepping country.  Allen Hall 2025: Is there risk in that, uh, uh, if, uh, uh, Mingyang decided to put a plant in Türkiye? Is, does that come with some political aspect? Because I, I, I don’t remember. Türkiye t-tends to play, uh, uh, k- kind of like Switzerland in, in terms of working with different, uh, political systems over time. Yeah.  Matthew Stead: I, I’ve had a bit more to do with a few, a few, um, sort of organizations in Türkiye recently and, um, you know, it’s highly professional, highly, you know, logical, and so I, I can’t see why it’d be a challenge. So I think, yeah, that stepping stone into Europe might be a, a logical way to go. Well, maybe  Allen Hall 2025: we’ll see that in the next [00:26:00] couple of months. I don’t know. There’s gonna be a lot to happen there. There’s so much money being spent in Europe on renewables, wind, solar, battery, all the above, that there’s plenty of opportunity, and every company that has a product that’s gonna be trying to sell it in Europe right now. It’s a smart move. Absolutely.  Matthew Stead: I think the other thing that we’ll probably be talking about a little bit more is EV trucks or, you know, electric trucks.  Allen Hall 2025: You think so?  Matthew Stead: I reckon we’ll be talking more and more about electric trucks.  Allen Hall 2025: Does Europe even have a, a le- a real true EV tractor-trailer, large truck? What do they call… I guess they call it a lorry.  Matthew Stead: I don’t think yet. But that’s why I’m saying I think this is a topic that’s gonna raise itself. Um, I’ve, I’ve seen some numbers recently which says that it’s a bit of a no-brainer to go from diesel to, um, to battery now.  Allen Hall 2025: So is Tesla gonna be the, the winner there just because of their, I don’t even what they call it, the Tesla truck? Is that what they call that now?  Matthew Stead: Not the Cybertruck, the, the truck truck.  Allen Hall 2025: Electric semi-truck. There you go. [00:27:00] Thank you, producer Claire.  Matthew Stead: I think you’ve gotta watch, you know, you’ve gotta watch BYD and a few of the other, the other, um, other companies.  Allen Hall 2025: Do they have something as large as what, uh, Tesla is offering today? Because Tesla is offering a true semi or tractor-trailer  Matthew Stead: I, I, I must admit I’m not a, a huge expert on the topic, but I’m sure Rosemary is.  Allen Hall 2025: She drives the big rigs? Is that what she’s doing?  Matthew Stead: But I think we– Yeah, I think, I think it’s an in-interesting thing to watch because, um, certainly fuel prices in Australia are definitely pushing, um, this idea of, um, electric trucks. Allen Hall 2025: Yeah, diesel prices are really high in the States. I- if they’re high in the States, I can’t even imagine what they are in Europe or Australia. They must be through the roof. So if you have a diesel vehicle, although they run forever and are pretty efficient, the price of fuel is insane right now.  Matthew Stead: And, you know, if you, if you take that a step further into mining, so Twiggy Forest, um, and Fortescue, you know, switching to [00:28:00] electric, uh, trucks and electric mining, yeah, it makes sense. Allen Hall 2025: Does the math work out on that? Uh, obviously Fortescue is taking, uh, really a pretty significant risk in that they’re developing their own electricity generation sites via wind and solar and battery, the whole thing, and they’re converting some of their larger vehicles to electric. Does that hold a big risk, or is this just a financial no-brainer, particularly when diesel prices are so high? Matthew Stead: Yeah, I think it’s a financial no-brainer. Uh, and that’s why partly I think we’ll be talking about trucks because, you know, once the finances make sense, um, there’ll be a faster transition. And I think, you know, Fortescue is not a silly company.  Allen Hall 2025: Fortescue is willing to dabble, right? So they’re willing to, to see where the technology is and spend a little bit of money and possibly it works out, right? I think there’s– you have to take a little bit of risk if you’re in that business because you are spending so much money on fuel. [00:29:00] You can spend a couple million dollars playing in different areas to pick an eventual winner. Obviously, they’re gonna– Well, it’s not obvious at the moment, but it, it seems obvious to us being on the electricity side. Electricity is gonna be the answer. Renewable energy is gonna be the easy way to do it, the lowest cost way to do it. There you go. Go do it. Well, American Clean Power’s event, uh, which is in Houston this year, will be happening June 1st through the 4th at the convention center downtown in Houston. It’s gonna be warm, everybody, so if you’re traveling from a cooler country like Denmark to Houston, bring something cool to wear. It will be warm in June. It, it– Houston is just a very warm place, and it’s quite humid, so it’ll, it’ll be a, a unique environment. However, it does sound like there’s gonna be a, a, an– A number of interesting companies and a lot of people that are attending that event this year, and one of them is gonna be Matthew and EOLOGIX-PING with Weather Guard Lightning Tech will [00:30:00] both be down at the event in a booth and seeing everybody and, and, and meeting a whole bunch of, of, uh, new people that are getting into the industry, which is, to me, is always the fun part. Like, we just meet so many really fun people. Uh, and Matthew, you know, we had a discussion internally about that, like, uh, our, our new, uh, chief commercial officer, Nikki Briggs, has been commenting. We’ve been talking to so many operators around the world, and after every, uh, little meeting briefing that we have, we do a post-briefing, and she goes, “They were so nice.” And I s- yes, Nikki, the wind industry people are fantastic to work with. Like, they’re all focused on doing something positive, and they’re trying to, to do it the best that they can. And there’s a lot of constraints to it, and they’re making a number of hard decisions. But when we all come together at American Clean Power here in the States, hey, we can kinda commiserate and [00:31:00] talk about what’s happening and catch up. And I feel like we need a little bit of catch-up time in this industry, particularly here in the United States.  Matthew Stead: Yeah. Yeah. I, I think, um, I, I definitely agree. And I, I found, you know, previously I used to work in the construction industry and work with engineers and, you know, transport, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. And actually, I found that the renewable industry, there’s a lot of really open people, really happy to have a discussion, um, not the big egos, so I completely agree. And, um, I’m thinking back, um, I first met people in the wind industry in, you know, around 2012, 2013, and, you know, I still know a number of those people and really appreciate catching up with them. Um, so actually, Berend van der Pol was probably one of the first, and, uh, Birgit Junker was, um, maybe one of the second, so yeah. And I’m definitely looking forward to ACP.  Allen Hall 2025: If you’re, if you’re down in Houston at American Clean Power, definitely stop by a- and say hi to everybody from [00:32:00]EOLOGIX-PING and Weather Guard Lightning Tech, and hey, learn about all the things that are going on because both companies have new products that’ll, were gonna be announced at the site. Uh, we’re already getting inundated with requests on the Weather Guard side. It’s insane. We’re telling people, like, “Slow down, slow down, slow down. We’ll, we’ll, we’ll talk to you about it when we get to Houston.” But, uh, expect a very attentive audience this year, which is exciting. That wraps up another episode of “The Uptime Wind Energy Podcast.” If today’s discussion sparked any questions or ideas- We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. And if you found value in today’s conversation, please leave us a review. It helps other wind energy professionals follow the show. For Matthew, I’m Allen Hall, and we’ll see you here next week on the Uptime Wind Energy [00:33:00] Podcast.

The U.S. and Iran remain far apart on a ceasefire, as President Donald Trump warns on social media that "the clock is ticking." The standoff is rattling global markets. Government bonds are rising, pushing up borrowing costs. And oil prices are moving higher this morning, as traders worry that the war in the Middle East will lead to a prolonged period of higher inflation. We'll discuss. And later: how Brazil became BYD's biggest market outside of China.

The U.S. and Iran remain far apart on a ceasefire, as President Donald Trump warns on social media that "the clock is ticking." The standoff is rattling global markets. Government bonds are rising, pushing up borrowing costs. And oil prices are moving higher this morning, as traders worry that the war in the Middle East will lead to a prolonged period of higher inflation. We'll discuss. And later: how Brazil became BYD's biggest market outside of China.

Where is Climate Tech heading? Certainly not dead — but constantly reinventing itself. So much so that you begin to wonder whether the label itself has outlived its original meaning.  Laurent and Gerard welcome Kim Zou, co-founder and CEO of Sightline Climate, the data and research platform mapping the climate-tech economy, and author of some of the sector's most influential newsletters, including CTVC and the newer Powerstack. Sightline has become essential reading for investors, utilities, corporates, and policymakers trying to understand where capital is flowing and how the energy system is evolving.  Together, they explore how Climate Tech has transformed over the past decade. Decarbonisation alone is no longer the central narrative. Today, AI, energy security, and industrial resilience dominate the conversation — often pushing sustainability itself into the background.  The discussion traces how funding has shifted from venture capital toward infrastructure and large-scale project finance. The spotlight has also moved away from “green molecules” — hydrogen, SAF, and carbon management — toward “green electrons”: virtual power plants, grid-enhancing technologies, and the race to accelerate datacentre construction.  They also examine the contrasting innovation models shaping global competition. In China, much of the breakthrough innovation happens inside corporations themselves, with companies like BYD employing more than 110,000 R&D staff, and CATL relying on a 20,000-engineer workforce. The United States, meanwhile, benefits from unparalleled access to capital and world-class universities and research centres. Europe sits somewhere in between, attempting to combine industrial policy with scientific excellence.  Finally, the conversation turns to one of Sightline's newest areas of focus: tracking data-center construction. The company currently follows 140 sites representing roughly 16 GW of announced capacity. Yet only about 6 GW are actually under construction — a reality check that has sent a chill through Wall Street.And Laurent goes on a rant of epic proportion against certain Hyperscalers!!!Useful links:Sightline website: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/Capital Stack and New Funds report: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/request-report?report-id=Dry-Powder-and-New-Funds-2026 ·        Data Center Q1 outlook report: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/request-report?report-id=data-center-outlook-q126 ·        2025 climate tech investment trends report: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/request-report?report-id=2025_investment_report ·        Article on our tour of China's electrostate: https://www.sightlineclimate.com/research/a-tour-of-chinas-electrostate ·        If people want to stay updated on our latest, they can subscribe to our CTVC climate tech newsletter here or our Powerstack power and data center markets newsletter here  

- Honda and Nissan Merger Back On? - Military Production New Revenue Source for EU OEMs - Stellantis and Renault Urged to Use More EU Suppliers - Ford Energy Gets 1st Big Customer - Ford Not Giving Up on Europe - BYD Hired Japanese Kei Car Veteran - Fisker Owners Have Vehicle Software - Supplier, Automaker Relationships Improve

- Honda and Nissan Merger Back On? - Military Production New Revenue Source for EU OEMs - Stellantis and Renault Urged to Use More EU Suppliers - Ford Energy Gets 1st Big Customer - Ford Not Giving Up on Europe - BYD Hired Japanese Kei Car Veteran - Fisker Owners Have Vehicle Software - Supplier, Automaker Relationships Improve

La industria del automóvil ha experimentado una gran transformación en los últimos años. En lo que durante más de un siglo fue coto cerrado de europeos, estadounidenses, japoneses y coreanos hoy los fabricantes chinos llevan la delantera. En 2023 China superó a Japón como mayor exportador mundial de vehículos y en 2025 envió fuera más de ocho millones de automóviles a casi todos los mercados del mundo. Las marcas chinas suman ya casi un 9% de las matriculaciones europeas, cuando hace sólo cinco o seis años era difícil encontrarse con un turismo chino por la calle. Semejante salto se explica por una apuesta estratégica que hizo el gobierno chino hace 15 años. Decidieron que, en lugar de competir en el campo del motor de combustión interna, un campo en el que Occidente llevaba un siglo de ventaja, se decantaron por concentrarse en la electrificación. Desde entonces han volcado en el sector más de 200.000 millones de dólares en subvenciones, exenciones fiscales y todo tipo ayudas. A eso se sumó el control de la industria de las batería. Adquirieron minas compradas en medio mundo y levantaron sus propias plantas procesadoras. Hoy el 75% de las baterías salen de plantas chinas. Empresas como CATL o BYD son proveedores incluso de sus competidores occidentales. La ventaja china se apoya en cuatro pilares. El primero las baterías, las producen a menor coste y están mucho más avanzados en su desarrollo. El segundo el software, concebido desde cero para vehículos eléctricos. El tercero la velocidad de desarrollo de nuevos modelos. El cuarto el precio, un utilitario eléctrico chino se vende a un precio sensiblemente más bajo que su equivalente europeo. Ni los aranceles europeos aprobados en 2024 son capaces de neutralizar esa diferencia. Los fabricantes chinos están conquistando también el segmento premium, que es el más valioso e interesante para los fabricantes. Los compradores chinos de alto poder adquisitivo se inclinan cada vez más hacia sus propias marcas. En Europa están empezando a competir en el terreno de empresas alemanas especializadas en vehículos de gama alta como BMW o Mercedes. Esa competencia se la están trayendo también en la fabricación ya que son varios los proyectos de apertura de plantas de ensamblaje en territorio europeo. Los occidentales han pasado de desdeñar a los chinos a imitarles. Fabricantes con muchísima historia a sus espaldas como Volkswagen, Mercedes, Toyota, Renault, Ford o General Motors están abriendo centros de investigación en China o han cerrado alianzas con empresas chinas Xpeng, Geely, Huawei y SAIC. Pero estas alianzas podrían ser una trampa. Ceder la fabricación de la batería y el diseño de software a un competidor convierte a la marca occidental en un mero integrador de componentes ajenos. Lo que muchos han dado en llamar invasión china no parece que sea una moda. Es el resultado final de dos décadas en las que en China han planificado mientras Occidente miraba hacia otro lado y fingía que eso nunca iba a suceder. La pregunta es si los fabricantes históricos de Europa, Japón y EEUU sobrevivirán.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla postpones Model S/X Signature delivery event, leaving attendees holding the bag Tesla now forces drivers to give feedback when intervening on ‘Full Self-Driving' Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi' crashes Rivian opens R2 configurator: here are all the options and pricing Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images] XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62% BYD eyes Stellantis EU plant takeover as EV demand spikes, confirms ‘other companies too' Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back for 2027, but now the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/live/FPPDerFbwSE

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This week on Autonomy Signals presented by KPMG, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant discuss Uber's policy play to slow the deployment of robotaxis, BYD's costly market share gain, and Unitree going sci-fi with a production-ready Mecha robot.Uber recently released a policy paper titled Unlocking the Promise of Autonomy that emphasized that the transition to autonomy should move slowly through a phased hybrid model where mixed fleets of human drivers and autonomous vehicles share the platform for years.The report appears to be a regulatory framework designed to penalize the autonomy-only business model currently being deployed by both Waymo and Tesla, positioning Uber's hybrid approach as the only socially responsible path. In what appears to be a deliberate effort to slow down robotaxi deployments until Uber and their partners catch up.Over in China, BYD updated their Seagull EV with an optional God's Eye system, a roof-mounted LiDAR with Level 2+ capabilities running on NVIDIA Drive Orin for a starting retail price of $13,000. This is the first subcompact vehicle in the world equipped with premium autonomous hardware at this price point, putting pressure on Western automakers to compete. But the price point comes at a cost, as BYD's Q1 2026 net profit dropped 55% and operating cash flow collapsed 67%.Then there is Unitree, which launched the GD01 Man Transformable Mecha, a 1,100-pound, nine-foot pilotable robot that switches between bipedal and quadruped modes. Priced at approximately $650,000, the GD01 is a calculated engineering showcase flex ahead of Unitree's anticipated Shanghai Star Market IPO targeting a $7 billion valuation.The launch of the GD01 Man Transformable Mecha signals China's ability to rapidly prototype, commercialize, and scale embodied AI hardware at a pace Western competitors are struggling to match.Episode Chapters00:00 AUTNMY AI01:33 Signal 1: Uber's Policy Play to Slowdown Robotaxis36:57 Signal 2: BYD's Costly Market Share Grab55:41 Signal 3: Unitree's GD01 Man Transformable Mecha--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary market intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Subscribe today: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1. Japonci pomenovali budúcnosť košických oceliarní: dekarbonizácia je takmer istá 2. Transparentné mzdy nie sú iba o odmeňovaní mužov a žien 3. Končí sa éra „istých ziskov“ z bytov 4. Krátko o stagnácii ekonomiky, nedostatku ropy, plánoch čínskeho BYD a snahe šetriť na stavebnom dozore pri prešovskej nemocnici 

In Chile, organized crime gangs are now stealing solar panels and copper wiring from giant solar farms in coordinated nighttime raids. James explains how Saskatchewan could spend over $520 million a year on coal fuel alone — enough money to build massive amounts of solar and battery storage every single year instead. In Ohio, voters accidentally upheld a renewable energy ban because the ballot wording was nearly impossible to understand. Buy us a coffee Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks! Plus: China donates 5,000 solar systems to Cuba during ongoing blackouts, the EPA blames Asian pollution for smog in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, Vestas tests red wind turbine blades to reduce bird collisions, Norway hits nearly 99% EV adoption, and Amsterdam bans fossil fuel advertising. Also in the Lightning Round: giant Alaskan tsunamis, Ozempic crushing junk food sales, Meta's Manhattan-sized AI data center, rooftop solar for dairy barns, and why heat pump dryers are secretly amazing. The Lightning Round includes: Norway reaches 98.6% EV market share BYD adds LiDAR to a $10K EV Used EV searches double in Canada Meta plans 10 new gas plants for AI expansion Amsterdam bans meat and fossil fuel ads Heat pump dryers use up to 60% less electricity Ozempic may already be reshaping freight demand The IEA says the fossil fuel era may never recover after the current oil shock Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

Secondo il quarto Osservatorio sull’abitare di Scenari Immobiliari e Abitare.Co, nel 2026 le compravendite residenziali potrebbero raggiungere quota 800mila unità, +3,9% sul 2025, mentre i prezzi medi salirebbero del 4%. Il mercato continua a mostrare solidità nonostante l’incertezza economica internazionale, sostenuto soprattutto dalla domanda di abitazioni esistenti, che passerebbero da circa 710mila a 750mila compravendite (+5,6%). Più in difficoltà invece il nuovo residenziale, con operazioni stimate in calo del -16,7%. A pesare resta la “cronica carenza di offerta abitativa di qualità” soprattutto nelle grandi città, mentre gli investimenti diretti nel comparto residenziale hanno raggiunto 1 miliardo di euro, che salgono a 1,5 miliardi considerando anche quelli indiretti. Secondo i dati notarili, la fascia 18-35 anni rappresenta il 25,6% degli acquirenti totali e il 35,8% degli acquisti agevolati prima casa. Il commento è di Mario Breglia, presidente di Scenari Immobiliari.Transpotec 2026, energia e intermodalità: come impatta il caro carburanti sull'autotrasportoA Transpotec Logitec 2026, il principale appuntamento italiano dedicato al trasporto merci e alla logistica integrata, in corso fino al 16 maggio a Fiera Milano Rho con oltre 500 espositori e la presenza delle principali case europee di mezzi pesanti, il settore si confronta con uno scenario segnato da caro carburanti, tensioni geopolitiche e necessità di rafforzare l’intermodalità. In Italia oltre il 92% delle merci viaggia ancora su strada e il trasporto su gomma continua a fare “la parte del leone”, con traffici nazionali in crescita del +6,3% nel 2025, mentre soffrono ferroviario merci (-3,5%) e cargo aereo (-6,1%). Sullo sfondo resta la crisi dello Stretto di Hormuz, con il crollo dei transiti petroliferi e dei flussi di greggio, che riporta al centro il tema della sicurezza energetica e della dipendenza dai combustibili fossili, ancora pari all’87% del mix energetico mondiale. Secondo SRM il Mediterraneo diventa sempre più strategico come piattaforma integrata tra logistica ed energia: la riduzione della dipendenza energetica europea passerà da rinnovabili, biocarburanti, idrogeno verde, nuove interconnessioni elettriche e gasdotti dual use con il Nord Africa, oltre a un ruolo crescente dei porti come hub energetici e logistici. Il commento è di Massimo Deandreis, economista, Direttore Generale di SRM, Centro studi collegato al Gruppo Intesa SanPaolo.La raffineria di Priolo torna italianaIl gruppo energetico Ludoil della famiglia Ammaturo ha formalizzato l’accordo con Goi Energy per rilevare Isab, il complesso industriale di Priolo Gargallo che vale circa un quinto della capacità di raffinazione nazionale. L’operazione, subordinata al via libera del Governo tramite Golden Power e alle autorizzazioni regolatorie, punta a trasformare il polo siracusano da raffineria tradizionale a piattaforma multi-energy. Isab lavora circa 320mila barili al giorno e rappresenta uno degli asset più strategici per sicurezza energetica, approvvigionamenti e continuità industriale italiana. Per Ludoil il dossier segna un salto dimensionale: il gruppo punta a integrare approvvigionamento, raffinazione, distribuzione e rinnovabili, con ricavi attesi oltre i 10 miliardi di euro annui. Priolo arriva a questa operazione dopo la fase legata alla russa Lukoil e alle conseguenze delle sanzioni sul petrolio russo. Interviene Nino Amadore, Il Sole 24 Ore.BYD tratta con Stellantis per gli impianti in Europa. Occhi su Mirafiori?BYD ha confermato di essere in trattativa con Stellantis e altri gruppi europei per rilevare impianti sottoutilizzati in Europa, con l’obiettivo di accelerare la crescita produttiva nel mercato europeo. Secondo indiscrezioni, tra i siti osservati ci sarebbero Cassino e Mirafiori, oggi penalizzati dalla riduzione dei volumi produttivi. La vicepresidente esecutiva Stella Li ha spiegato che il gruppo cinese cerca capacità produttiva già esistente e valuta anche possibili acquisizioni di marchi, definendo Maserati “molto interessante”. Il tema si inserisce nella crescente pressione competitiva globale sull’auto elettrica, mentre Stellantis conferma che le partnership faranno parte della strategia industriale del gruppo. Ne parliamo con Filomena Greco, Il Sole 24 Ore.

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 13 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBYD PLANS EUROPE-BUILT CARS FOR EUROPEBYD will design and develop a series of purpose-built models for European consumers over the next three years, starting with the Dolphin G PHEV — set to debut in June and making its UK public appearance at Goodwood in July. Executive VP Stella Li has directed engineers to keep European variants under 4.3 metres, with separate B- and C-segment standards, as BYD stops adapting China-market models and instead builds vehicles tailored to dense European cities.MAZDA DELAYS DEDICATED EV TO 2029Mazda has pushed back its first dedicated EV platform by two years to 2029 and cut EV investment by nearly half, shifting resources toward hybrids and China-sourced electrified products. Before 2029, Mazda will sell China-built EVs — effectively rebadged Changan Automobile models — in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.AUTOMAKERS SEEK NEW EU CO2 CONCESSIONSVolkswagen Group, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz met EU officials in Brussels on 13 May to press for further flexibility on the bloc's 2035 emissions targets, despite having already won concessions just months ago. Germany's VDA lobby warned that the country's auto sector could shed up to 125,000 additional jobs by 2035 without meaningful improvement in competitiveness.OPEL PREVIEWS 207 KW CORSA GSEOpel has revealed the all-electric Corsa GSE, which it claims will be the fastest-accelerating production Opel ever built, with a 0–100 km/h time of 5.5 seconds from a front-mounted 207 kW permanent magnet motor. The car rides on Stellantis' e-CMP platform and features a Torsen limited-slip differential, Alcon four-piston brakes, lowered sports suspension, and uprated battery thermal management.AUSTRALIA DELAYS FEDERAL EV ROAD CHARGEAustralia's federal government has paused its EV road user charge, opting to first develop a coordinated policy with state and territory governments following the High Court's 2023 ruling that struck down Victoria's version. The budget also restructures EV fringe benefits tax support, narrowing the full FBT exemption from April 2027 to EVs priced at A$75,000 or below on novated leases, before shifting to a 25% FBT reduction for all EVs under the luxury car tax threshold from April 2029.GERMAN OPERATORS BACK ELECTRIC TRUCKSA German study by the Institute for Applied Ecology found that 93% of transport companies already running electric trucks are satisfied or very satisfied, citing high reliability, driving comfort, and low operating costs. The same share expect electric trucks to become the standard fleet vehicle by 2030, though operators flagged high upfront costs and depot grid connection complexity as the main barriers.AI CHARGING METHOD CUTS EV BATTERY WEARResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an AI-driven fast-charging method using reinforcement learning that extends EV battery life by 23% without adding to charge times. The system adapts charging current to each battery's state of health and electrochemistry in real time, reducing internal wear and the risk of lithium plating compared to current one-size-fits-all charging protocols.FIRST BUS TESTS DEPOTS AS GRID ASSETSFirst Bus has launched a trial using its electric bus depot infrastructure to support the National Grid, intelligently scheduling charging to absorb surplus Scottish wind power that would otherwise be curtailed. The UK's largest electric bus operator, with over 1,400 zero-emission vehicles, argues the scheme can cut wasted renewable energy, support grid stability, and improve the economics of fleet electrification.LUCID PUTS UK LAUNCH BACK TO 2028Lucid has delayed its UK market entry to early 2028 — the third such postponement — with European President Lawrence Hamilton saying the firm must sequence its expansion carefully after entering seven or eight more continental European markets in 2026 first. Lucid will skip bringing the current Air and Gravity models to the UK, instead launching only on its new mid-size 800-volt platform with the Cosmos coupé-crossover and Earth SUV variants, built on the Atlas drive unit that cuts manufacturing costs by 37%.UK E-VAN RULES EASE FROM 2026From June 2026, the UK government will remove regulatory barriers for electric vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes, aligning them with equivalent diesel and petrol vehicles under the Class 7 MOT framework with a first MOT due after three years rather than one. Driver hours rules will also change, removing mandatory tachograph use and base-distance restrictions, with operators set to save up to 60% on MOT costs under the new regime.UK USED EV SALES HIT Q1 RECORDUK used EV sales hit a record 86,943 units in Q1 2026, up 32% year on year, with around one in 23 used car buyers choosing an EV compared to one in 30 in the same period last year. The surge is being driven by growing used EV supply from strong prior new car sales, lower prices, and improving buyer confidence in battery longevity.

- New BMW CEO Faces Sinking China Sales - Porsche SE Wants VW To Overhaul Its Business - Kia Targets Japan With New Electric Vans - BYD Adds Lidar To Cheap Seagull Hatchback - Rising Gas Prices Boosts EV Sales Globally - Electric Models Drive EU Minicar Growth - Volvo Trucks Developing Hydrogen Powered Combustion Engines - Jeep Debuts Refreshed Avenger  - Bosch Invests Millions in Quantum Computing Startup

- New BMW CEO Faces Sinking China Sales - Porsche SE Wants VW To Overhaul Its Business - Kia Targets Japan With New Electric Vans - BYD Adds Lidar To Cheap Seagull Hatchback - Rising Gas Prices Boosts EV Sales Globally - Electric Models Drive EU Minicar Growth - Volvo Trucks Developing Hydrogen Powered Combustion Engines - Jeep Debuts Refreshed Avenger  - Bosch Invests Millions in Quantum Computing Startup

Agendé el servicio de mi BYD por WhatsApp y todo parecía magia futurista… hasta que el chatbot desapareció peor que Messenger en 2010. Una historia sobre por qué muchas empresas están confundiendo automatización con innovación real.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1336: Chinese automakers quietly prep a Canadian invasion, dealers ramp up ad spend amid tariff uncertainty, and even the Cozy Coupe gets an EV twistShow Notes with links:Chinese automakers are laying the groundwork to enter Canada, with hiring, vehicle sightings, and dealer conversations signaling real momentum. With a new 49K EV import quota opening this year, brands like BYD, Geely, and Chery are positioning early for market entry.Geely's Zeekr brand is already hiring senior leadership in Toronto, signaling active plans for sales, service, and dealer network development.Chery is testing vehicles in Toronto and courting Canadian dealers, even flying some to the Beijing Auto Show to build early relationships.BYD is moving fastest on retail, aiming to open as many as 20 stores this year through local partnerships.Despite the activity, no official quota allocations have been issued yet, and sales likely won't begin until late this year.Rising tariffs and shifting inventory levels are putting dealer marketing back in the spotlight. As uncertainty creeps into pricing and supply, dealers are leaning harder into advertising to guide consumers.Dealers spent $9.22B on advertising last year, up 4% and nearing pre-pandemic levels as the market stabilizes.Digital dominates, capturing 73% of ad budgets, with third-party listings, search, and social leading the chargeDealers spent an average of $705 per new vehicle sold on advertising, still well above pre-pandemic levels despite a slight year-over-year dip.Third-party listing sites alone captured over 20% of total ad spend, making them the single largest channel in dealer marketing budgets.“The future of the U.S. auto industry is murky… effects are difficult to quantify,” said NADA Chief Economist Patrick Manzi.Even the toy aisle isn't immune to the EV transition. Little Tikes is giving its iconic Cozy Coupe a plug-in twist, introducing a playful charging station that mirrors the real-world shift from gas pumps to electrons.Little Tikes launched a $33 “Cozy E-Charging Station” accessory for its classic Cozy Coupe, aimed at kids ages 18 months to 5 years.The plug fits right into the existing fuel door, signaling how seamlessly EVs are replacing gas—even in pretend play.The Cozy Coupe itself still runs Flintstones-style, powered by kids' feet—not batteries.The toy has sold up to 500,000 units annually at its peak, making it one of the most recognizable “vehicles” in America.At $65 for the car, it may be the cheapest “EV” on the market, even if range is limited to the living room.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this special on-the-road episode of China EVs & More, Tu Le and Lei Xing drive a Li Auto i6 from Beijing to Shanghai using Li Auto's latest hands-free VLA intelligent driving system — experiencing firsthand how quickly China's EV ecosystem is evolving.  The trip comes immediately after the massive Beijing Auto Show, where over 1,400 vehicles, 180+ debuts, and dozens of new brands highlighted how intense and competitive China's EV market has become.Tu and Lei break down:Li Auto's new VLA Driver Model and real-world NOA performanceXPeng's latest VLA 2.0 rollout and robotaxi ambitionsBYD and CATL's escalating battery and charging warWhy large Chinese SUVs are now targeting North America's most profitable segmentsThe rise of Huawei-backed brands and the growing influence of Chinese tech suppliersHow global automakers are increasingly relying on Chinese software, batteries, and ADAS systems to stay competitiveThe episode also captures the realities of driving EVs in China today — ultra-fast charging, crowded charging stations, nonstop product launches, and a level of EV infrastructure that still feels years ahead of most global markets.From autonomous driving and battery breakthroughs to the growing divide between China and the West, this episode offers a rare, firsthand look into the future of mobility — from inside the driver's seat.___

A global climate meeting in Colombia brings together mostly Global South nations, Europe, and Canada to talk seriously about ending fossil fuels—without binding agreements, but with real momentum. France goes further than anyone else, announcing a full phase-out by 2050. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon! CATL signs a massive 60 GWh deal and says sodium-ion batteries are ready for prime time—cheaper, longer-lasting, and ideal for grid-scale use. Hospitals are a bigger climate problem than you think. One Australian doctor is tackling single-use waste and high-emission anesthetic gases like nitrous oxide, which can be hundreds of times more potent than CO₂. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-04/the-doctor-fighting-medicine-s-addiction-to-plastic-waste "Guerrilla solar" is booming in the Philippines as frustrated customers bypass slow permitting to install rooftop systems—raising both safety concerns and questions about red tape. Listener Mail: EV charging from street lamps is coming to Washington, DC. Lightning Round highlights: • BYD sales shift globally • Alberta adds a solar panel tax • EVs saving Canadian households hundreds per month • Wind + solar beating nuclear on cost https://www.theenergymix.com/renewables-mix-beats-nuclear-on-price-in-future-energy-systems/ • UK solar installs surge • Texas hits nearly 2/3 solar power at peak Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2026 Sneeze Media.

- Tesla FSD Faces European Skepticism - Tariff Threat Lights Fire Under EU - 2026 U.S. Sales Could Fall 4% - Geely Misses Q1 Expectations - Harley-Davidson Targets Younger Buyers - BMW Improves Paint Thickness Measuring - 'China Speed' Gets Even Faster - Volatility Is the New Norm

- Tesla FSD Faces European Skepticism - Tariff Threat Lights Fire Under EU - 2026 U.S. Sales Could Fall 4% - Geely Misses Q1 Expectations - Harley-Davidson Targets Younger Buyers - BMW Improves Paint Thickness Measuring - 'China Speed' Gets Even Faster - Volatility Is the New Norm

President Donald Trump says that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks any American vessels helping stranded vessels safely transit through the Hormuz Strait. That comes as the United States has shot down seven small Iranian boats firing missiles at ships being protected during the operation, according to the president.The Supreme Court today allowed prescriptions for the abortion pill to be dispensed by mail. The ruling temporarily allows the drug to be prescribed through telemedicine and sent by mail, pending further proceedings.A class action lawsuit accuses a Chinese car company of spying on drivers and passengers in Israel. The lawsuit alleges that cars from China's BYD—the world's largest electric vehicle maker—collect sensitive information and secretly send the data back to China.

- Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Cars - Automakers Battle White House Over Tariff Refunds - BYD Sales Slump Despite Record Overseas Growth - VW EV Profit Parity Delayed Until 2030 - Volkswagen Considers Bringing Chinese EVs To Europe - Tesla Launches Cheap China-Made Model 3 In Canada - Tesla Unveils Affordable Basecharger For Semi Trucks - Rivian R2 Production Costs Slashed By 50% - AI Sponsorships Explode Within Formula 1 Racing - Cadillac Debuts Blackwing F1 Collector Series

- Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Cars - Automakers Battle White House Over Tariff Refunds - BYD Sales Slump Despite Record Overseas Growth - VW EV Profit Parity Delayed Until 2030 - Volkswagen Considers Bringing Chinese EVs To Europe - Tesla Launches Cheap China-Made Model 3 In Canada - Tesla Unveils Affordable Basecharger For Semi Trucks - Rivian R2 Production Costs Slashed By 50% - AI Sponsorships Explode Within Formula 1 Racing - Cadillac Debuts Blackwing F1 Collector Series

You Will Die of Dysentery… and Love This RallyWhat happens when the 24 Hours of LeMons meets The Oregon Trail? Probably dysentery. Definitely chaos.In this rare Porsche Episode 433, Mental actually sells a car, Chrissy can't stop looking at webcams, Chris is disappointed that his chicken furniture is not being used, and Jeff dies in The Cowboy Room.  Really, this week on Everyone Racers, we dive deep into the insanity of the recent 24 Hours of LeMons Carolinas Rally, break down the wildest cars, funniest costumes, and most ridiculous rally antics—and preview the upcoming Oregon Trail Rally, where competitors will literally follow the historic Oregon Trail west… hopefully without cholera, broken wagon wheels, or catastrophic automotive failure.Joining us is LeMons Rally Master Jeff Stobbs, who shares behind-the-scenes stories from Carolina, including bizarre rally themes, sketchy cars making heroic journeys, ridiculous checkpoint antics, and why this upcoming Oregon Trail adventure may become one of the greatest LeMons rallies ever created.Expect:

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1329: Lawmakers push to block Chinese vehicles as they sit just miles from the U.S. border. Meanwhile, those same brands are gaining attention from American drivers. Plus, a new “most trusted companies” list shows how perception is shaping retail and automotive players alike.Show Notes with links:A growing group of U.S. lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to keep Chinese automakers out of the American market entirely, even as consumer interest rises and some leaders float U.S.-based production.More than 70 House Democrats are pushing to maintain a full ban on Chinese vehicles entering the U.S. market.The current restrictions stem from 2025 rules citing national security concerns, especially around data collection from connected vehicles.Despite high tariffs and bans, consumer curiosity about Chinese EVs is increasing, especially with the Beijing Auto Show currently happeningThe debate gets complicated as Trump made comments in January welcoming Chinese automakers building plants and jobs on U.S. soil.“We must not cede the American auto industry to a strategic competitor intent on global dominance,” lawmakers said.Chinese automakers may be locked out of the U.S., but just five miles from the Texas border, they're gaining traction with low prices and high-tech features. Chinese brands like BYD, Geely, and Great Wall are thriving in Mexico with EVs, hybrids, and gas vehicles priced well below U.S. offerings.Dealerships near El Paso are attracting attention from American shoppers, with some buyers and drivers already bringing vehicles into the U.S. under legal exceptions.One driver regularly commutes into Texas in a Chinese plug-in hybrid.Executives warn the pricing pressure is real, with some saying competing at Chinese price points would mean losing money.“If they were allowed to be sold in the United States…they would destroy the American car market,” said a Geely salesman,A new ranking of America's most trustworthy companies is out, based on a survey of 25,000 consumers, with retail brands dominating the list and sparking debate about how trust is measured and which companies truly earn it.Newsweek's 2026 list ranks retailers like Chewy, Costco, Amazon, and Home Depot among the most trusted companies in the U.S.The rankings are based on consumer perceptions of trust across industries, with retail heavily represented at the top.The report emphasizes that trust is increasingly tied to transparency, reliability, and handling of customer data.Some critics argue the list favors large corporations and question whether trust can truly be measured through surveys.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1328: We're joined by guest host Steve Greenfield to talk about Ford's CEO sounding the alarm on a make-or-break moment for legacy automakers, while China's ultra-affordable EVs show just how intense—and fast—the global competition has become.Show Notes with links:See Steve's keynote from last year's ASOTU CON hereLegacy automakers are staring down a perfect storm as EVs, software, and Chinese competition reshape the industry. Ford CEO Jim Farley says this could be a defining survival moment—one that feels a lot like the 1920s all over again.Farley calls today a “fitness test” as EVs, software-defined vehicles, and emissions targets collide all at once.Chinese automakers have leapfrogged legacy OEMs in EV tech, speed to market, and cost—sometimes building cars twice as fast.Ford admits early EV efforts missed the mark on cost and design, losing money despite strong consumer interest.Dealers remain a strategic advantage as global competitors lack distribution networks built over decades.“If we don't put our chips on the right number… Ford could maybe not exist.” — Jim FarleyAt the Beijing Auto Show, one thing is clear: China's EV market isn't just competitive—it's brutally cheap. With dozens of models under $25K, the pricing gap versus the U.S. is becoming impossible to ignore.The average new car in the U.S. tops $51K, while China offers 200+ EVs under $25K—and some under $12K.Models like the Wuling MiniEV start around $6,500, prioritizing affordability over size and speed.BYD is dominating the segment, selling hundreds of thousands of sub-$12K EVs with surprising tech and range.Even entry-level Chinese EVs now include features like lidar, fast charging, and 300+ mile range (China standard).“When you get in [these vehicles], you don't feel like you are in a small car.” — Analyst Felipe MuñozJoin Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

It's EV News Briefly for Monday 27 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyKIA CUTS EUROPE PRICES TO FIGHT CHINESEKia CEO Song Ho-sung announced a deliberate price-cutting strategy at the company's Investor Day, narrowing the price gap with Chinese rivals like BYD from 20–25% to 15–20%. Despite reporting a quarterly profit decline on 24 April due to higher European sales incentives, Kia says its solid profit base can sustain the strategy, with the upcoming EV2 small SUV set to challenge the BYD Dolphin Surf directly.BYD DENZA Z TAKES AIM AT TESLABYD unveiled the production Denza Z at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show — an all-electric supercar with around 1,000 hp, a sub-two-second 0–60 mph claim, and three variants including a coupe and convertible. Estimated at around $65,000 in China, it targets the Tesla Roadster 2 and is prioritised for European sales, with a Goodwood Festival of Speed debut planned and full technical details due in July 2026.OIL SHOCK COULD SPEED UK EV UPTAKERising oil prices following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz are shifting the economic case toward EVs, accelerating a consumer tipping point already supported by better batteries. A large EV fleet could transform UK grid stability through vehicle-to-grid systems, with Ofgem estimating that half of projected EVs on V2G by 2030 could provide 16GW of flexible capacity — five times the projected output of Hinkley Point C.PHEVS COST MORE TO BUY AND RUNECIU data shows eight of the UK's 10 best-selling PHEVs carry a higher sticker price than comparable EVs, with an average gap of £4,150 or 10%, even as the average new EV has fallen below the average new petrol car for the first time. Real-world PHEV fuel costs run 490% above official figures, pushing annual fuelling costs to around £1,030 — £620 more per year than an equivalent EV — making total cost of ownership over £1,000 per year higher than going fully electric.OMODA & JAECOO HITS ONE MILLION SALESOmoda & Jaecoo reached one million cumulative global sales in April 2026, just three years after its international debut, recording monthly sales of over 60,000 units in March and operating across 69 markets with 1,364 dealers. Europe drove 41.5% of total global sales, with a 246% year-on-year rise in March, and the brand ranked sixth in the UK with a 4.7% market share — with Omoda & Jaecoo now targeting one million annual sales by 2027.GWM PULLS ORA 03 FROM UKGWM has withdrawn the Ora 03 electric hatchback from the UK market after only 542 units were registered across all of 2025 and just 26 in Q1 2026, ending a four-year run for the model originally launched as the Funky Cat. No new stock will be supplied, with the car available only from existing dealer inventory as GWM shifts focus to a broader European growth strategy.LEAPMOTOR B05 TARGETS EUROPE WITH LOW PRICESLeapmotor's B05 compact hatchback will launch in Europe starting at €26,900 in Italy, undercutting every major rival by at least €10,000, including the Volkswagen ID.3 at €40,990, the BYD Dolphin at €35,000 and the MG4 at €34,000. At 4,430 mm long with rear-wheel drive, 160 kW, a 0–100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds and DC fast charging peaking at 174 kW, it combines size, performance and price in a package that directly targets the mainstream European EV market.US EV MAKERS PRESS DIRECT SALES FIGHTUS EV makers including Tesla, Rivian and Lucid are escalating efforts to bypass the dealer franchise model, which still controls 96% of new-vehicle deliveries, using new legal strategies and ballot initiative threats — though the three brands combined held less than 4% of the US light-vehicle market in 2025. The bigger industry fear is not EV startups but legacy or foreign brands like Volkswagen's Scout Motors breaking the model open for all manufacturers, which could fundamentally reshape US auto retail.MG WEIGHS SPAIN FOR EUROPEAN EV PLANTMG Motor reportedly favours Spain — particularly Galicia — over Hungary for its first European EV manufacturing plant, driven largely by Galicia's strong shipping links to the UK, MG's most important European market. No final decision has been made, but the move is driven by SAIC facing the EU's highest Chinese automaker tariff rate of 35.3%, even as producing cars in Europe will cost more than manufacturing them in China.AVERAGE EV RETAINS 97% OF ITS RANGE AFTER THREE YEARSRecurrent's 2026 EV Market and Trends Report found that the average EV retains 97% of its range after three years and 95% after five years, with five brands — Cadillac, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes and Rivian — showing zero apparent range loss over five years. Used EV demand surged 53.9% between February and March 2026, with the average used EV now priced at $34,653 — just $1,012 below an equivalent ICE vehicle — while average new EV range for 2026 models rose 11% to 325 miles.

Google is finally getting tougher on back button hijacking, and Bodie Grimm explains why BYD is charging so much for their BYD Z9 GT in Europe.Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merrit, and Bodie Grimm.Links to stories featured in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.