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TONIGHT: The show begins in Ukraine, where Zelensky must battle with political dissenters who fault his decisions and future. Fromm UAE with Putin to the Reagan Library and Gina Raimondo speaking of the scale of threat from China. From Argentina to Doha, from the Negev to the University of Pennsylvaniaand other elite campuses riven by antisemitism, from Caracas to Georgetown, from the EV highway to the Federalist Society. 1917 Yale University
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Thursday is upon us as company Christmas parties seem to be in full swing across the country! Today we look into a surprising new development in the profitability of Stellantis' EV unit, GM bringing employees back to the office, and Tesla calling their shots with a little letter to other OEMs.Show Notes with links:Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares announced the company's EVs were profitable in the U.S. and Europe, having closed the gap with internal combustion engines. Tavares emphasized the necessity of sharp cost management to maintain profitable and affordable pricing for middle-class consumers.Tavares also noted the gap in profit between EV and ICE is closing more quickly in Europe because they started there sooner. The company will be expanding its EV lineup, planning over 75 models globally by 2030, with a focus on models like the Ram ProMaster van and Jeep Recon in the U.S.A recent partnership with Chinese EV maker Leapmotor aimed to bring cost-competitive electric models to European markets.Tavares also noted that Stellantis is "fighting head-on" with Tesla in Europe while CFO Natalie Knight said Stellantis is now Europe's No. 2 EV seller, beating out TeslaGeneral Motors (GM) has ended its flexible "Work Appropriately" policy, mandating office presence for three days weekly. This shift marks a significant change from the pandemic-era approach.GM CEO Mary Barra announced the end of the flexible remote work policy, requiring staff within 50 miles of a GM office to attend in person Tuesday to Thursday.The policy, effective January 8, 2024, aims to meet critical business needs and maintain company culture.GM initially allowed department-specific policies due to staff pushback but has now joined other firms in tightening remote work options.Tesla is distributing a free guide on 48-volt architecture to other car company CEOs, challenging them to enhance their electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing processes.This guide details the implementation of 48-volt systems, key for advanced features like "steer-by-wire" 4-wheel steering, marking a significant leap from traditional 12-volt systems.Tesla's move democratizes knowledge in the EV industry, typically characterized by closely-guarded technological secrets, fostering a more collaborative environment.Jim Farley tweeted in reply to the news: “They weren't joking. We received the document today, dated Dec.5th. Thanks Elon Musk. Great for the industry!”Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion
ICYMI: Later, with Mo'Kelly Presents – Thoughts on the hype surrounding EV's dying down with Joel Larsgaard, host of “How to Money” on KFI…PLUS - A conversation with – Actors Shelley Hennig & Nick Zano regarding their new, smash hit Netflix series “Obliterated” AND a salute to iconic television screenwriter, producer and social justice activists Norman Lear - on KFI AM 640 – Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app
Kelly and Lizz are in the Christmas spirit and connecting families with the car seats they need — because no one should have to choose between a boring (but necessary) car seat and Christmas gifts for their kiddos. Evenflow, Graco, and Mockingbird are on board and more manufacturers may be joining the giveaway as well! → Do you drive MotorTrend's car of the year, a Chevy Blazer? Whether you're an EV or Gas powered Carpooler, head on over to the reviews and leave Kelly and Lizz five stars! Ever had a run in with an expensive subscription you thought you canceled, but kept getting charged for? With the Rocket Money app you can track all of your subscriptions and catch those unwanted subscriptions before your bank account takes a hit. Rocket Money will even help you fully deactivate your old subscriptions. If you're lost in the abyss of subscriptions, get Rocket Money, a personal finance app that monitors your spending and helps you lower your bills. → Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to rocketmoney.com/carpool. Today Ed Loh, the head of editorial for MotorTrend is here for an iconic interview. Kelly's been relying on MotorTrend for years and loves how they're not afraid to have a take. Ed shares the history of the car of the year awards from MotorTrend, including the first 1949 car of the year, the Cadillac. The newest addition to the awards is the automotive industry executive of the year. The 2024 competition was hot with 40 compact, mid-size, and full-size SUVs going head to head on Hyundai and Honda proving grounds. Vehicles were measured by six criteria: design, engineering excellence, efficiency, active and passive safety, value, performance of intended function. The SUV of the year title ultimately went to the Chevy Blazer EV. Kelly asks Ed what he thinks about the Apple CarPlay swap Chevy made for Google integration. Ed shares his thoughts on software defined vehicles. Ed shares his current recipe obsession so you can ditch the drive-through tonight: Chicken chili verde from Serious Eats. → To share your ditch the drive-through recipe with us, call (959) CAR-POOL and leave us a message! → Write in your advice questions! Send Kelly and Lizz an email to get your question featured on the show at hello@thecarmomofficial.com Follow the Carpool Podcast on IG Follow the Carpool Podcast on YouTube Follow Kelly on IG Follow Lizz on IG Visit thecarmomofficial.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from STUDIO G- in the heart of America- I'm STEVE GRUBER- saying the things you wish you could -every day- fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom and defending this great nation-- this is THE STEVE GRUBER SHOW! Here are 3 big things you need to know right now— Number One— James Comer and Jim Jordan are ready to use the Democratic powerplays and subpoenas against Hunter Biden—for snubbing Congressional subpoenas—this is going to be hard to explain after Steve Bannon's treatment— Number Two— Democrats and Republicans joined together yesterday—to kill a Climate Change EV mandate from Joe Biden—and telling Americans—You DO NOT have to buy an electric car! Number Three— It feels like we are staring into the abyss more and more doesn't it? I mean, I hear people say it more often—they feel like the world is going to hell—and they feel helpless to stop it from happening— They know what they are seeing—AND yet they are told they are wrong—and they know they are being lied to—all the time, and they are sick of it— Joe Biden is lying to us—about Bidenomics, the economy in general, border security, Ukraine's alleged success in its war with Russia, green energy, EV's and I could go on— Alejandro Mayorkis lies daily about the situation at the border—he lies to Congress and therefore all of us when he keeps saying the border is secure—when we have had millions of people flood the country in just the last 3 years—almost 2 million are gotaways—meaning we don't even know who they are—BUT Mayorkis keeps repeating the same tired lines about how border security is “the President's top priority” and that our border is secure— when we ALL know that is a lie— John Kerry flies all over the world to lie about climate change—which is weird—considering he wants us all to ride donkeys—or maybe we should walk, I am sure donkeys fart too much and therefore are destroying the planet too— Kerry claims that climate change will make the ice in the arctic vanish and cause sea levels to rise—of course he has been spreading that lie for decades now—I mean he lied and told us there would be no ice up there in the summer by 2014—almost ten years ago— Al Gore pushes those same Green New Lies— They lie and tell you its America's fault that the world is on the verge of not just Global Warming—BUT Global boiling—and of course its all lies— Hillary Clinton just pulled the number 500,000 right out of the World Health Organizations rectum—claiming that that many people die from excessive heat each year—another lie—and we already know that 9 times as many people die from the cold on this planet—BUT they can't seem to tell the truth about such things— We hear Chuck Schumer lie about the Second Amendment—claiming falsely that banning assault weapons has proven to stop gun deaths, mass shootings and gun violence in general —BUT that is just another blatant lie—that is NOT supported by the facts and the statistics— We hear Republicans and Democrats lie about how Ukraine is winning the war—and if we just fork over a few hundred billion more dollars—that they will magically beat the Russian army— Bob Menendez lies about the Gold Bars, transgender activists lie about biology, socialists-marxists and outright communists lie about the US Constitution and the global success of free market capitalism— I mean we could do this all day— BUT don't worry, the government is ready to save you from all of this lying—by implementing agencies at the UN, the Hague and in Washington among other places to make sure the internet at least is protected from misinformation and disinformation— They will be the guardians of truth! Yes, world governments are ready to implement their agencies of truth—and they will be able to tell you good citizens of the world what you should actually believe—and anyone who says otherwise is, well, lying of course! And they will be held accountable by the state! If you don't think so—if you don't think this could happen in the Western world and certainly not in America—well you need to pay attention— Because in Ireland, the government agents are standing by to delete, silence and censor anything they deem to be untrue—and as we have already seen—they certainly know the difference between what is true and what is not—at least that's what they claim—WHILE LYING THROUGH THEIR TEETH ALL DAY LONG!!! So, lets take a look at some of the things that are pretty clearly on the list of blatant lies— I guess he is trying to flip the script there—BUT I am pretty sure most Americans are on to that act—Joey gets angry and puffs up his scrawny chest before shuffling out of the room for warm milk and cookies—and another mood enhancer of some kind— I mean you don't really think he can get through the day without complex management of his mind and body through chemistry do you? No, of course not! Ah yes, puffing out his chest—he's been doing that for a long time—I mean, he is not a very bright man, lets just be up front about that—so when he gets challenged—he tries to play Mr. tough guy! Its very impressive as I recall— And lately—they don't care as we have seen— they will just lie and lie and lie— I mean just this week FBI Director Christopher Wray told the US Senate he just could not clear up the big lie—that Hunter Bidens laptop was Russian disinformation—when everyone at every single US intelligence agency knew that was a lie— In another hearing—Democrats were suggesting that allowing men to pretend they are women—is somehow the way title 9 is supposed to work—newsflash, its not—no, its just another lie— And how bold are they? But all of these lies—well they can't go on forever—and at some point they will be challenged—by the one honest reporter you find from time to time—or someone from the other team that gets to argue a few important points— Even your close friends and your fixers will not be able to cover your tracks anymore—you see, if you go too far and lie too much—well you might just find out, people do have limits—
➤ Tesla invites select reservation holders to complete Cybertruck orders ➤ More Cybertruck features shared ➤ Report out of China on Giga Shanghai expansion plans ➤ Unions threaten action outside of Sweden ➤ Tesla begins rolling holiday update to employees ➤ Ford expects tax credit loss on Mach E ➤ Stellantis comments on EV profitability ➤ Cruise ordered to explain actions X: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Average mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels since August, cooling from nearly 8% to around 7%. While that may be more manageable for prospective homebuyers, rates are still significantly higher than they’ve been in decades. What will this mean for home sales and refinancing? Plus, EV tax credits are getting complicated, and we hear about the olive oil crisis playing out in Spain.
This is a repost of Episode 136, originally aired on January 8, 2023. This conversation was the 4th most popular Future of Mobility episode in 2023. ... Khaled Fakhuri is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Innovation and Mike Doucleff is the Senior Vice President and Head of the Electric Mobility Division at Schneider Electric. Key topics in this conversation include: The current status EV charging infrastructure The importance of intentional decisions to prepare for EV charging in both residential and commercial buildings The value of microgrids Why EV charging might not look like we think How Schneider Electric is evolving with internal innovation, external investments, and joint ventures Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/schneiderelectric https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-fakhuri/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-doucleff/ About Khaled: Khaled Fakhuri is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Innovation, at Schneider Electric, where he is leading the strategy and marketing effort for 'Innovation at the Edge', to define, build and scale models and technologies for the decarbonized, decentralized and digital energy landscape. About Mike: Mike Doucleff is the Senior Vice President and Head of the Electric Mobility Division at Schneider Electric, where he leads a global team of R&D, commercial and support function professionals and collaborates with an ecosystem of innovative partners in Europe, China and the United States, to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and the decarbonization of transportation by creating safe, reliable and efficient EV charging solutions. About Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a multi-national, billion-dollar company and the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation across homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/ Edison Manufacturing: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner for build and assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.
Not our advice but apparently a popular book. Also not advising anyone to read it. November was fantastic across the board, repair costs for that EV might shock you, and weight loss drugs are the hottest thing going. Plus a sad farewell to Charlie Munger.
(2:27) Pearl Harbor — The full story of deceit and infamy took decades and tireless research. While FDR's set up that murdered about 3,000 people like 9/11 does NOT excuse what the Japanese did, it's a powerful lesson of how our government conspires to get what it wants regardless of the consequences to its people, how it conceals the truth, and how the truth will eventually come out(49:17) Illinois bill to require donated blood to be screened for mRNA from the jab(52:05) NZ government not only arrested WarpSpeed jab whistleblower — they're going worldwide and get cloud date providers to take down accounts. An update on 2 of these cases. "Ministry of Health" indeed. Purely Orwellian(1:04:29) In contrast to NZ, South Korea is documenting the harmful blood diseases cause the the TrumpShot. Is NZ membership in Five Eyes perhaps the reasons?(1:08:36) GOP Senators BEG Biden to Restart Pandemic Measures How many times have you heard — "it wasn't Trump and the Republicans, it was bad Democrat governors"? It was, and is, a bipartisan Murder on the WarpSpeed Express. Senate REPUBLICANS write letter BEGGING BIDEN to begin pandemic response over seasonal bacterial pneumonia, hyped as "white lung".(1:18:27) Kim Jong Un assembles group of mothers and weeps because their birth rate is declining also (you better weep with him if you know what's good for you). He wants more soldiers for cannon fodder. But why is their closed culture seeing a radical decline in children?(1:26:42) The underground church in China is many times larger than Pew Research says. Those who know respond. But it tells us about our mission and why Christ organized the church not as a top down institution, but network of cells to fight a war(1:33:29) INTERVIEW Gold Boom! Why, and Will It Continue Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.gold, joins — what factors caused the spike in gold prices through the $2,000 "barrier". Tony also has more history on the Pearl Harbor conspiracy and cover up(2:03:49) 11 yr old girl pushed by school to share a bed with boy, 18 yr old boy joins girls in showers — more lawsuits show what schools are doing to children(2:10:26) "Twin Flames" cult documentary shows the tactics and techniques of grooming adults. The same thing is being done in our schools.(2:21:56) Abortion Rites — A Modern Push of Ancient Religion of Philistia & Carthage "Satanic Temple" & Cosmopolitan are pushing an ancient religion that goes back to ancient Philistia and Carthage(2:32:27) Whitmer ups Biden's demands for EV's in Michigan — yet NO charging stations have been built to expand the charging infrastructure despite $7.5 BILLION pot of gold created over 2 years ago(2:41:21) Climate scientist explains why there's NOT EXISTENTIAL THREAT, why climate is NOT changing as it did in the past, and why it's NOT man made(2:52:20) "Crypto Uses More Water Than All of NYC" is the headline. Globalists want everyone to freak out about energy usage by CBDC's competitor, crypto mining, but they don't want you to think about the surveillance state's even bigger usage. AI's usage is to be ignored as well. How much energy do AI services use to generate a picture on DALL-E or Mid Journey?Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT
(2:27) Pearl Harbor — The full story of deceit and infamy took decades and tireless research. While FDR's set up that murdered about 3,000 people like 9/11 does NOT excuse what the Japanese did, it's a powerful lesson of how our government conspires to get what it wants regardless of the consequences to its people, how it conceals the truth, and how the truth will eventually come out(49:17) Illinois bill to require donated blood to be screened for mRNA from the jab(52:05) NZ government not only arrested WarpSpeed jab whistleblower — they're going worldwide and get cloud date providers to take down accounts. An update on 2 of these cases. "Ministry of Health" indeed. Purely Orwellian(1:04:29) In contrast to NZ, South Korea is documenting the harmful blood diseases cause the the TrumpShot. Is NZ membership in Five Eyes perhaps the reasons?(1:08:36) GOP Senators BEG Biden to Restart Pandemic Measures How many times have you heard — "it wasn't Trump and the Republicans, it was bad Democrat governors"? It was, and is, a bipartisan Murder on the WarpSpeed Express. Senate REPUBLICANS write letter BEGGING BIDEN to begin pandemic response over seasonal bacterial pneumonia, hyped as "white lung".(1:18:27) Kim Jong Un assembles group of mothers and weeps because their birth rate is declining also (you better weep with him if you know what's good for you). He wants more soldiers for cannon fodder. But why is their closed culture seeing a radical decline in children?(1:26:42) The underground church in China is many times larger than Pew Research says. Those who know respond. But it tells us about our mission and why Christ organized the church not as a top down institution, but network of cells to fight a war(1:33:29) INTERVIEW Gold Boom! Why, and Will It Continue Tony Arterburn, DavidKnight.gold, joins — what factors caused the spike in gold prices through the $2,000 "barrier". Tony also has more history on the Pearl Harbor conspiracy and cover up(2:03:49) 11 yr old girl pushed by school to share a bed with boy, 18 yr old boy joins girls in showers — more lawsuits show what schools are doing to children(2:10:26) "Twin Flames" cult documentary shows the tactics and techniques of grooming adults. The same thing is being done in our schools.(2:21:56) Abortion Rites — A Modern Push of Ancient Religion of Philistia & Carthage "Satanic Temple" & Cosmopolitan are pushing an ancient religion that goes back to ancient Philistia and Carthage(2:32:27) Whitmer ups Biden's demands for EV's in Michigan — yet NO charging stations have been built to expand the charging infrastructure despite $7.5 BILLION pot of gold created over 2 years ago(2:41:21) Climate scientist explains why there's NOT EXISTENTIAL THREAT, why climate is NOT changing as it did in the past, and why it's NOT man made(2:52:20) "Crypto Uses More Water Than All of NYC" is the headline. Globalists want everyone to freak out about energy usage by CBDC's competitor, crypto mining, but they don't want you to think about the surveillance state's even bigger usage. AI's usage is to be ignored as well. How much energy do AI services use to generate a picture on DALL-E or Mid Journey?Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT
Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 12-6-23 Drew continues his conversation from last hour with Fr Benedict Kiely on trends of Antisemitism Chuck Nemeth takes a look at the FBI's treatment and surveillance of Catholics H. Sterling Burnett shares with us how BILLIONS of dollars were allocated for EV charging stations that were never built
The Green Insider brings you a history lesson on lithium and EV batteries. On episode 213 hear Dr. Srini Godavarthy, CEO of Li-Metal Corp. discuss everything lithium. Li-Metal technology enables an EV battery to increase its range by two to three times, become more reliable, safer, faster to charge, while … The post Lithium EV battery are safer, more reliable , and cost affective appeared first on eRENEWABLE.
Live from STUDIO G- in the heart of America- I'm STEVE GRUBER- saying the things you wish you could -every day- fighting for you from the Foxhole of Freedom and defending this great nation-- this is THE STEVE GRUBER SHOW! Here are 3 big things you need to know right now— Number One— Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer who is gearing up to run for President—has just hit Michigan taxpayers with an enormous cost—by edict, demanding all state vehicles be EV's— Number Two— Speaker of the House Johnson, has quickly become a political force—delivering the President an ultimatum— Get the southern border under control or he will stop any more money to Ukraine— Number Three— The corruption in the White House is making people choose sides and this war—is turning hot— FBI Director Christopher Wray was back in the hot seat taking questions from GOP Senators demanding to know why the Hunter Biden investigation has been so unusual and unorthodox—or maybe some would even say, corrupt! We have all known for a very long time for example that the laptop story first reported by Miranda Divine at the New York Post was real—absolutely real—and that his computer was taken into custody by the FBI almost a year before the Post broke the story—and yet—the intel agencies hid behind lies about it being Russian disinformation—which of course they would have concluded very quickly it was not—BUT they remained silent on that very important fact—and instead of just saying yes—its real—they played games hid behind a US Attorney and now Special Counsel David Weiss by throwing out—“its an ongoing investigation”. From where I stand the actions of many people constitute crimes—serious crimes for lying about the facts of the case—and keeping the truth from the American people— I believe the FBI and other intel agencies knew long before the Post had the story that the laptop was very much real and had absolutely nothing to do with Russia— Well, during testimony on Capital Hill—it sure felt like the walls were closing in on FBI Director Christopher Wray And that was tame compared to the full frontal assault that was coming a few minutes later from Texas— And that was just the beginning—you see, these Senators have grown tired and angry about the ongoing runaround—they are ready to demand the truth—and I can guarantee you—if they find themselves in the majority after next years election—these hearings will get a lot more serious— And on the house side—the impeachment inquiry may soon become the full-blown impeachment— You see the facts keep spilling out—and as they do—more and more people are focusing on all the lies from The President, The White House, his administration, the news media—and a host of others involved in trying to cover-up the ongoing Biden Family corruption— Yeah—like they said in Airplane “the sheets—about to hit the fan…” Oh, and there was something else that came up for Director Wray to dodge questions about—and this one is very interesting too—
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a big eclectic partnership, a little electric car, and an alliance that attempts to keep AI safe. Show Notes with links:Two major OEMs are both partnering to expand their charging networks across the US. GM is partnering with EVgo and Pilot and Ford will partner with Ecel Energy to provide a total of over 30k charging stations for commercial and residential drivers.GM plans to support the installation of 25 locations and 100 chargers before the end of the year and an additional 200 locations in 2024.The chargers will be co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360,” reflecting the two companies that will be funding the project.Ford is partnering with Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV charging ports for fleet customers by 2030.“While other charging providers battle for market share and go through turmoil. Ford is a trusted resource with more than 120 years of experience,” Dave Prusinski, global chief revenue officer at Ford Pro, said. “Yet today we're reinventing ourselves daily and running at startup speeds.”Fans of small Italian vehicles rejoice as a revamped Fiat 500e is set to return to the U.S. in early 2024. The tiny vehicle boasts a 149-mile range, a significant increase from its previous 84 miles.Powered by a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery, the 500e includes a range of driving modes and safety features, like automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist.The little vehicle weighs 3000 pounds and even welcomes drivers with a digital tone that, according to the company, "sets the tone for an immersive Italian experience."Customers can buy the car from the Fiat Live Store without going to a dealership where they can interact with a “Fiat Genius” "The 2024 500e is a modern, tech-forward take on a beloved classic... Try not to smile when you drive this car," says Fiat CEO Olivier Francois.In a significant move for the AI industry, Meta and IBM have joined forces to form the AI Alliance, a collective effort to promote open-source AI development. This initiative includes major partners like NASA, Intel, and Yale University.The Alliance's agenda includes developing benchmarks for AI creation, building a catalog of vetted tools, and advocating their use among developers.Efforts will also be directed towards educating the public and policymakers on AI, along with launching initiatives for safe AI development.Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, Meta noted when talking about the desire to have AI be open sourced, "We believe it's better when AI is developed openly — more people can access the benefits, build innovative products and work on safety."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion
Plus, pilot Jon Kotwicki bought three old (and super huge) planes to turn into Airbnbs. Hear how he did it. Nearly 4,000 car dealers are pleading for delays in EV regulations — here's why. And Airbnb is banking on the solar eclipse, also I'll tell you what the kids want for Christmas.
On this episode of Okay, Computer. Dan Nathan is joined by Deirdre Bosa of CNBC to discuss Walmart's “Rom Commerce” play (2:30), Apple still lagging in the generative AI space (7:00), Nvidia sideways since May (11:00), China issues for EV manufacturers (14:00), Uber joins the S&P 500 (19:00) and the late bloomers of the 2024 IPO class (24:30) Later, Dan sits down with Joe Marchese of Human Ventures and Dr. Marcus Collins, marketing professor at Michigan University and best-selling author of For The Culture and they discuss his background, which includes working for Beyonce (31:00), culture brand marketing (33:30), the Taylor Swift effect (44:00), Elon Musk (46:15) and the culture surrounding Tesla (52:45). -- View our show notes here Learn more about Ro body: ro.co/okay Email us at contact@riskreversal.com with any feedback, suggestions, or questions for us to answer on the pod and follow us @OkayComputerPod. We're on social: Follow @dee_bosa on Twitter Follow @GuyAdami on Twitter Follow us on Instagram @RiskReversalMedia Subscribe to our YouTube page
Should antisemitic speech be protected as free speech on college campuses in the U.S.? This is one of the questions the university presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania had to grapple with before the House Education and Workforce Committee yesterday. If Jewish students are afraid to go to class due to their peers' behavior, where should the line be drawn? On the Rundown, Attorney Mark Ressler, whose firm has filed two lawsuits against major universities over antisemitism on college campuses, discusses why his firm has taken action to address antisemitic speech on college campuses, how the university presidents testified before Congress, and his thoughts on why this seems to be happening more at Ivy League schools. Despite the Biden administration's continuous push for electric vehicles, the demand is steadily declining. The White House declared a goal to make two-thirds of all cars in the U.S. electric by 2030; however, reliable charging stations that these cars depend on are still few and far between. Wall Street Journal auto industry reporter Michael Colias joins to break down why the demand has dropped, explain why many people are hesitant to purchase an electric car and share why many fear the impact EV chargers have on the environment. Plus, commentary from Will Cain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge @etfguide referees an audience requested triple header contest between EV, battery and driverless ETFs from Blackrock (IDRV), Global X (DRIV) and KraneShares (KARS). Which ETF wins this future of transportation showdown?Program judges David Dierking at TheStreet and Tony Dong at ETF Central examine this dividend ETF duel to see which ETF is the better choice. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!**********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion* Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com
#LondonCalling: PM Sunak erases the EV mandate. and sales plunge 17 % in one month. @JosephSternberg @WSJOpinion https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/electric-car-sales-plummet-after-government-u-turn-5f6p3zcpz 1931 Downing Street
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
Tuesday is for inviting Michael Cirillo to the pod! We are covering a counter-narrative to the EV decline rhetoric, Alex Vetter getting cheeky on X, and crypto currencies experiencing a surge.Show Notes with links:BloombergNEF's latest zero-emission vehicle report, unveiled at COP28 in Dubai, challenges the narrative of an EV slowdown, highlighting significant growth and future potential in the EV market.EV sales are defying slowdown rumors, with worldwide projections to reach 14 million in 2023, a 36% increase from 2022. EV-only sellers such as Tesla and BYD are on pace to capture 7% of global sales in 2023.The U.S. market is showing remarkable growth with a projected 50% increase in EV sales this year.Emerging economies like India, Thailand, and Indonesia are rapidly adopting EVs, driven by affordable models in the US$10,000 range, and changing market dynamics.In the US, the Inflation Reduction Act has sparked $100B of investment in EV and battery manufacturing.One thing that has stalled are global commitments to phasing out ICE vehicles. Only 19% of countries have ICE phase out target dates, and the automakers committed to it only represent 32% of the market.Starting with a cheeky tweet, Alex Vetter, CEO of Cars Commerce, casts a skeptical eye on Hyundai's Amazon deal, emphasizing his company's superior capabilities in facilitating vehicle sales. In a candid interview, he critiques the pilot project's scope and its implications for the auto industry.Vetter's cheeky take on the deal: “@Hyundai — please dm me, we can enable ALL of your retailers vs 18 and do it with people actually buying cars, not dog food.”He stressed that car buying is a multichannel experience, doubting Amazon's ability to match the depth of research and advice provided by dedicated auto platforms.Vetter points out the PR benefits for Hyundai but is skeptical about Amazon's impact on actual car sales, highlighting the need for targeted digital platforms.He suggests that digital platforms like Cars Commerce are more efficient in reaching active car buyers, reducing the waste seen in mass-market advertising.It has been a while since we have talked about crypto, but the major currencies are seeing quite the rebound as Bitcoin jumps over $41k and Eth gets back about $2200. Experts believe the potential drop in interest rates by the Fed are impacting the crypto outlook as well.Bitcoin is close to its next ‘halving', a process in reducing Bitcoin miners every 4 years, which historically has led to record high values.But perhaps a bigger impact on Bitcoin's rise is increasing confidence within the sector that additional cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may be approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as soon as next month.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion
Sons of Speed Publisher Paul Herrold sits in for Jill this week. Paul and Tom opened the show talking about the discontinued Fiat 500X and related Jeep Renegade small crossovers. Tom asked Paul if he thought Jeep's recent sales decline came—at least in part—as a result of the brand's small, too-conventional crossovers, such as the Renegade, Compass, and Cherokee. Paul talked about four new Sons of Speed videos available for viewing at WeAreMotorDrive.com. The videos feature lap time at Road America race track, and include the Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen GTI, BMW M2, and Toyota Supra. Following up on Jill's EV charging issues from a week earlier, Tom shared a tale of similar frustration, including broken Evgo charging units—which were listed as operational on the provider's app—and Electrify America's over-hyped “Super Fast” charging. In the second segment Paul and Tom welcome Ram Communications Manager Trevor Dorchies to the show. Trevor updated the hosts on product in the Ram pipeline, including the redesigned 1500 pickup, the RAM REV electric pickup, and the extended-range plug-in-hybrid Ram Ramcharger. Also discussed is the new, ultra-luxury Ram 1500 Tungsten. In the last segment Paul is subjected to Tom's “Best Mileage” quiz, which includes a surprising Burger King bonus question. The hosts wrapped up the show by discussing why Tom's test vehicle, the 2024 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro, makes Tom want to shoot a water buffalo.
Jennifer Lee, Senior Economist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets, joins for a breakdown of economic data and outlook for a recession in the US. Huw van Steenis, Vice Chair and Partner at Oliver Wyman, joins to discuss his view on private credit and potential risks. Tom Ognar, Portfolio Manager at Allspring Global Investments, joins to talk about markets, sectors and stocks he likes, and investing strategies. Phil Zhou, CFO of ECARX Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ECX), joins to discuss the EV industry, economic pressures, and outlook for his firm. Hosted by Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Gutfeld celebrated for saying "two words" that aren't supposed to uttered on FOX— "Tucker Carlson". But Greg won't say these TWO WORDS: "PFIZER MODERNA". "Conservative" press ignores NZ whistleblower exposing the vaccine deaths even as the government SWATs his house and another whistleblower. That's the government way of verifying what he said Texans collect enough signatures to put secession on the GOP primary ballot. Could Texas go it alone? Could other states? The power grid has a greater vulnerability than EMP — cyberattacks. Here's what it would do and how easily it can be done. NYC begins the first step toward banning cars in the city — $15 to enter. And THOUSANDS in fines if caught by their new "NOISE CAMERAS". (The company creating them will be trying to partner with a government near you for highway robbery.) Trump brags that Drudge has gone down after criticizing him. Down perhaps for going left but it would have been much worst if Trump wasn't boosting views as he did for CNN & MSNBC Pastors pray for Trump in Iowas — but WHAT they pray for tells you about their heart, and Trump's. Trump says if "Jesus comes down" Trump would win easily. When Jesus "comes down" or Trump goes into the ground, the Presidency will be the least of his concerns Maduro considers invading his neighboring country — and puts it up to a vote. Pope wants to "de-masculinize" the church. He's way too late. But an interesting choice of terminology American Psychiatric Association admits they're not scientific in the latest whopper of a textbook for transgenderism The Fed Reserve is losing money but they set their own accounting rules. Surprised? Besides, they made over TRILLION dollars in the decade after 2008 Great Recession that THEY caused. Also, learn how the Consumer Financial Protection Board is funded which may explain why it is THE most arrogant bunch in the swamp Biden's IRS brags it will use AI to come after taxpayers — so WHY THE MASSIVE HIRING SPREE? It will be super aggressive. IRS just TRIPLED penalty for under withholding. A law unto itself NO CASH for Clunkers — EU to Seize Older CarsFirst bribes, then the banks and mandates. People don't want EVs so government will steal your ride. And don't think they'll let you drive or even possess your EV for long The ludicrous COP28 — 28th anniversary of lies, alarmism and NO CLIMATE CHANGE Kerry "Self-Ratifies" Another Treaty — It's Time Senators Call His BluffThe conservative site headline says "US Signs New Pact to Shut Down All Coal Plants". That's not the way the Constitution works. This is an existential issue that those who took an oath to the Constitution MUST oppose — Will ANY GOP Senators oppose this usurpation? The same issue will be presented in WHO Treaty Paris Climate "Accord" moved energy and manufacturing (our income) to China who is allowed to build as many (and as dirty, unfiltered) power plants as they wish. Now COP28 will transfer Western wealth (our savings) to 3rd world countries in the name of climate change reparations. Biden begins by pledging BILLIONS King Charles may destroy what's left of public opinion supporting the monarchy with his political climate activism.Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT
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Episode 2164 - Ted does a detailed segment on the following topics: Is a white Christian race genocide upon us? Is vaccination the greatest evil in history? Is Gods grace sufficient for you? Why stopping AI is so important. Why D3K2 is so important. Dealers want EV cars stopped. Plus much more! High energy must listen show.
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
It's a new week, meaning new opportunities in the retail auto industry. Today we're covering why EVs cost more to repair than ICE vehicles, Northwood University's new Master's Degree, and McDonald's new restaurant spinoff.Electric vehicles (EVs) are proving costly to repair after accidents, surprising many owners with high bills and extended repair times.A recent Wall Street Journal article said that repairs for EVs are generally more expensive than gas vehicles due to the need for more replacement parts, complexity, and fewer specialized repair shops.On average, EVs cost $6,587 to repair post-collision, versus $4,215 for traditional vehicles, with insurance premiums also being higher for EV owners ($357/month for EVs vs. $248/month for ICE).Special considerations like lithium-ion battery risks and the use of exotic materials like aluminum in EVs add to repair costs and complexity.According Scott MacFiggen's neighbor backed into his R1T pickup truck last summer, he faced a $22,000 repair bill and 2½ months wait, reflecting a common trend among EV owners.Despite current challenges, signs point to potential cost reductions as spare parts supply increases and more repair shops gain expertise.“People are used to hearing that EVs have fewer parts than a combustion vehicle, but that is not the case in collision repair,” - Marc Fredman, Chief Strategy Officer, CCC Intelligent Solutions.Our friends at Northwood University are launching a first-ever specialized Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, which will provide in-depth exploration of auto industry-specific challenges and leadership skills.Features automotive-focused readings and cases, interactive and experiential learning scenariosFrom the Auto Remarketing article: The program, designed for participants with diverse auto industry experiences, offers a path for graduates of Northwood's automotive marketing management and automotive aftermarket management programs, creating “a unified and comprehensive educational journey,” Northwood said in a news release.Flexible 24 month online format w classes starting on Jan 15th. McDonald's is further unveiling CosMc's, a secretive new restaurant spinoff, stirring intrigue and speculation in the fast-food industry and from one influential tik-tockerBased on a little-known McDonaldland character from the late '80s, CosMc's aims to blend McDonald's core essence with a distinct personality.The first presumed location is in Bolingbrook, Illinois, where a retro-style building and multiple drive-thru lanes can now be seen, hinting at a focus on quick service.Social media buzz suggests a shift towards McCafe-style offerings over traditional fast food, potentially challenging Starbucks.McDonald's has kept details under wraps, planning to reveal more during its investor day conference.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion
U.S. stock fell Friday. Plus, Tesla launched its Cybertruck, Neiman Marcus declined a $3 billion acquisition offer, and Biden proposed new rules for EV tax credits.
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If the US is going to supercharge its production of electric vehicles and its batteries, it's going to need a lot more graphite.Graphite is a key battery component, and currently, much of the supply comes from China — particularly when it comes to the highly processed form used in electric vehicles (EV). Amid increasing tensions, the Chinese government placed new export controls on shipments of graphite on Dec. 1. And the recent move is getting attention in North America, where companies are eyeing graphite deposits that could feed the domestic supply chain. Some 30 miles outside Nome, supplies for Graphite One's remote mining exploration camp wait at a staging area the company uses for its helicopters. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World That includes Alaska's Seward Peninsula, the finger of land in the western end of the state that stretches toward Russia and the Bering Strait.This past summer, US Sen. Lisa Murkowski traveled to the area, to what the US Geological Survey says is the country's largest graphite deposit. She flew in by helicopter to the remote site tucked between mountains and a huge tidal estuary.There, she visited an exploration camp that belongs to a Canadian company, Graphite One. With help from the US government, it could one day become the site of a mile-wide, open pit mine. In Nome, US Sen. Lisa Murkowski walks away from a helicopter that flew her to the Graphite One project, a mining exploration camp that the Canadian company is developing to build an open pit graphite mine. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World While construction is still years away, the project is getting a grant of nearly $40 million from the US Department of Defense to speed up its development — a step that Murkowski supported.“If we're going to talk electric vehicles, if we're going to talk about the contents of your cell phone, you're going to want graphite,” she said in a video she later posted to social media. “You're going to want American graphite. And why not Alaskan graphite?”Graphite One is among a number of mining companies developing new mineral deposits in Alaska. And while this work is supported by the US government, many of the companies are headquartered in Canada or elsewhere.Gracelin Baskaran, a mining economist at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the US has not focused on mining in “a very long time.”“We have actually turned to companies like Rio Tinto, Anglo American, BHP,” she said. “We turn to these giant mining companies, and sometimes we forget that they're not American.”Some of the Indigenous people with ties to the area of the Alaska graphite deposit would rather see the graphite stay in the ground. Teller and Brevig Mission are the two Iñupiaq villages nearby, and Brevig Mission is only accessible by plane or boat. The nearest full-sized grocery store is 70 miles away, so many residents subsist on harvests of salmon, moose and berries in the vicinity of Graphite One's project. The main store in Teller lacks fresh produce and charges steep prices for groceries, making hunting and fishing essential for the village's Iñupiaq residents. Credit: Nathaniel Herz/The World “The further they go into the mine, our subsistence is just going to move further and further away from us,” said Gilbert Tocktoo, president of Brevig Mission's tribal government. “Sooner or later, it's going to become a question of: Do I want to live here anymore? Or do I want to make a choice to move?”Graphite itself isn't toxic, but Graphite One is still examining whether mining it could generate heavy metals. The mining techniques under consideration pose a relatively low risk, said Dave Chambers, president of the Montana-based Center for Science in Public Participation, which provides technical assistance to tribal and advocacy groups on mining issues. But, he added, that doesn't mean “no risk.”“There is always a possibility for some sort of catastrophic failure — but that doesn't happen very often,” he said. “There's also a possibility there will be no impact — that doesn't happen very often, either.”Some residents of the nearby villages say they're open to the development.“If it's good and clean, so be it — it's money,” said Nick Topkok, a Teller resident.Topkok, who was taking a break from hanging salmon to dry on the beach in his village of Teller, said he doesn't oppose Graphite One. Four in 10 residents live in poverty in Teller, and Topkok said a mine would create jobs in a place that needs them badly. Freshly cut salmon dries on racks in Teller, a traditional Iñupiaq village on Western Alaska's Seward Peninsula. Salmon are an essential food source for Teller residents, who must drive 70 miles on a gravel road to reach affordable groceries. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World He said it also might help the town finally get running water and sewer systems for the homes there; right now, nearly everyone in town uses what's known as honey buckets for their toilets.“It's money for 50 years or more,” he said. “I'll be dead by then. But it'll affect my kids financially.”Topkok's kids aren't in Teller right now. He said they moved away because there are no jobs in town. He's done some work driving boats for Graphite One in the past. And he said he thinks the mine can coexist with the locals and their fish and game harvests.“Anchorage, Alaska, you've got moose running around, you've got bears running around, they'll be adapted, you know,” he said. “It's going to take a year or two, and they'll be right there.”Graphite One's mine, if it's opened, would benefit the area economically. A regional Indigenous-owned corporation recently said it would invest $2 million in the project.But, ultimately, it's a foreign mining company that will be calling the shots — because Graphite One has the mining rights to the land, not Indigenous corporations or tribal governments. The Tuksuk Channel, which reaches inland to the Imuruk Basin and its surrounding tundra, is a vital area for harvests by residents of the nearby Iñupiaq villages of Brevig Mission and Teller. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World Graphite One's Canadian chief executive, Anthony Huston, pointed out that the project would come with other benefits: training, jobs and college scholarships.“I think to myself, ‘What can I do to give these people the potential for a job one day, the potential to put gas in their ski-doo, to be able to live and work and stay in their village, if that's what they choose to do?'” he said. “And that's where I see Graphite One really stepping in.”Huston said he understands the importance of protecting the environment and locals' subsistence harvests — and the company has spent some money to back up that commitment. Earlier this year, it decided to fly in fuel to its remote camp rather than barging it through an environmentally sensitive channel, which would have been cheaper. But objections remain. Conservation groups have challenged other large Alaska mining projects in the courts, and at least one has already expressed opposition to Graphite One. Company officials say they expect intense battles over permitting in the years to come.An earlier version of this story was produced by Northern Journal, APM Reports and Alaska Public Media as part of the Public Media Accountability Initiative, which supports investigative reporting at local media outlets around the country.
If the US is going to supercharge its production of electric vehicles and its batteries, it's going to need a lot more graphite.Graphite is a key battery component, and currently, much of the supply comes from China — particularly when it comes to the highly processed form used in electric vehicles (EV). Amid increasing tensions, the Chinese government placed new export controls on shipments of graphite on Dec. 1. And the recent move is getting attention in North America, where companies are eyeing graphite deposits that could feed the domestic supply chain. Some 30 miles outside Nome, supplies for Graphite One's remote mining exploration camp wait at a staging area the company uses for its helicopters. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World That includes Alaska's Seward Peninsula, the finger of land in the western end of the state that stretches toward Russia and the Bering Strait.This past summer, US Sen. Lisa Murkowski traveled to the area, to what the US Geological Survey says is the country's largest graphite deposit. She flew in by helicopter to the remote site tucked between mountains and a huge tidal estuary.There, she visited an exploration camp that belongs to a Canadian company, Graphite One. With help from the US government, it could one day become the site of a mile-wide, open pit mine. In Nome, US Sen. Lisa Murkowski walks away from a helicopter that flew her to the Graphite One project, a mining exploration camp that the Canadian company is developing to build an open pit graphite mine. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World While construction is still years away, the project is getting a grant of nearly $40 million from the US Department of Defense to speed up its development — a step that Murkowski supported.“If we're going to talk electric vehicles, if we're going to talk about the contents of your cell phone, you're going to want graphite,” she said in a video she later posted to social media. “You're going to want American graphite. And why not Alaskan graphite?”Graphite One is among a number of mining companies developing new mineral deposits in Alaska. And while this work is supported by the US government, many of the companies are headquartered in Canada or elsewhere.Gracelin Baskaran, a mining economist at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the US has not focused on mining in “a very long time.”“We have actually turned to companies like Rio Tinto, Anglo American, BHP,” she said. “We turn to these giant mining companies, and sometimes we forget that they're not American.”Some of the Indigenous people with ties to the area of the Alaska graphite deposit would rather see the graphite stay in the ground. Teller and Brevig Mission are the two Iñupiaq villages nearby, and Brevig Mission is only accessible by plane or boat. The nearest full-sized grocery store is 70 miles away, so many residents subsist on harvests of salmon, moose and berries in the vicinity of Graphite One's project. The main store in Teller lacks fresh produce and charges steep prices for groceries, making hunting and fishing essential for the village's Iñupiaq residents. Credit: Nathaniel Herz/The World “The further they go into the mine, our subsistence is just going to move further and further away from us,” said Gilbert Tocktoo, president of Brevig Mission's tribal government. “Sooner or later, it's going to become a question of: Do I want to live here anymore? Or do I want to make a choice to move?”Graphite itself isn't toxic, but Graphite One is still examining whether mining it could generate heavy metals. The mining techniques under consideration pose a relatively low risk, said Dave Chambers, president of the Montana-based Center for Science in Public Participation, which provides technical assistance to tribal and advocacy groups on mining issues. But, he added, that doesn't mean “no risk.”“There is always a possibility for some sort of catastrophic failure — but that doesn't happen very often,” he said. “There's also a possibility there will be no impact — that doesn't happen very often, either.”Some residents of the nearby villages say they're open to the development.“If it's good and clean, so be it — it's money,” said Nick Topkok, a Teller resident.Topkok, who was taking a break from hanging salmon to dry on the beach in his village of Teller, said he doesn't oppose Graphite One. Four in 10 residents live in poverty in Teller, and Topkok said a mine would create jobs in a place that needs them badly. Freshly cut salmon dries on racks in Teller, a traditional Iñupiaq village on Western Alaska's Seward Peninsula. Salmon are an essential food source for Teller residents, who must drive 70 miles on a gravel road to reach affordable groceries. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World He said it also might help the town finally get running water and sewer systems for the homes there; right now, nearly everyone in town uses what's known as honey buckets for their toilets.“It's money for 50 years or more,” he said. “I'll be dead by then. But it'll affect my kids financially.”Topkok's kids aren't in Teller right now. He said they moved away because there are no jobs in town. He's done some work driving boats for Graphite One in the past. And he said he thinks the mine can coexist with the locals and their fish and game harvests.“Anchorage, Alaska, you've got moose running around, you've got bears running around, they'll be adapted, you know,” he said. “It's going to take a year or two, and they'll be right there.”Graphite One's mine, if it's opened, would benefit the area economically. A regional Indigenous-owned corporation recently said it would invest $2 million in the project.But, ultimately, it's a foreign mining company that will be calling the shots — because Graphite One has the mining rights to the land, not Indigenous corporations or tribal governments. The Tuksuk Channel, which reaches inland to the Imuruk Basin and its surrounding tundra, is a vital area for harvests by residents of the nearby Iñupiaq villages of Brevig Mission and Teller. Credit: Berett Wilber/The World Graphite One's Canadian chief executive, Anthony Huston, pointed out that the project would come with other benefits: training, jobs and college scholarships.“I think to myself, ‘What can I do to give these people the potential for a job one day, the potential to put gas in their ski-doo, to be able to live and work and stay in their village, if that's what they choose to do?'” he said. “And that's where I see Graphite One really stepping in.”Huston said he understands the importance of protecting the environment and locals' subsistence harvests — and the company has spent some money to back up that commitment. Earlier this year, it decided to fly in fuel to its remote camp rather than barging it through an environmentally sensitive channel, which would have been cheaper. But objections remain. Conservation groups have challenged other large Alaska mining projects in the courts, and at least one has already expressed opposition to Graphite One. Company officials say they expect intense battles over permitting in the years to come.An earlier version of this story was produced by Northern Journal, APM Reports and Alaska Public Media as part of the Public Media Accountability Initiative, which supports investigative reporting at local media outlets around the country.
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