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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1186: Dealerships are investing big in mobile service as customer demand and capacity challenges make on-the-go repairs a serious growth opportunity. France launches the world's first live EV-charging highway, while new data shows holiday shoppers are blending online convenience with a strong return to in-store experiences.Show Notes with links:As consumers crave convenience and service bays become scarce, dealerships are rethinking what “fixed ops” means. Bozard Ford-Lincoln's Ed Roberts has shown what success looks like: 46 mobile units, 43 techs, and $10 million in annual revenue. “Everything you can do in a shop without a lift can be done in the field,” Roberts said.The mobile repair segment grew 15% in 2024—nearly twice the growth of the overall “do-it-for-me” market—according to the Lang Aftermarket Report.Industry analysts predict mobile service will soon be an OEM standard, driven by capacity shortages, customer demand, and the undeniable appeal of “winning driveways.”Apple Tree Honda and Acura in North Carolina now run three Ford Transit vans daily, tackling maintenance and light repairs for customers who'd rather not come in.Fixed Ops Director Richard Lupo built the program from the ground up, using Urban Science data to pinpoint customers they weren't reaching—and consultants like Spiffy to scale operations efficiently.In a world first, France has flipped the switch on a stretch of highway that wirelessly charges EVs as they drive. The A10 motorway near Paris now delivers real-time power to vehicles in motion—potentially redefining how we think about range and charging altogether.VINCI Autoroutes and Electreon embedded coils beneath 1.5 km of roadway for the “Charge as You Drive” project.The inductive system hits peak power above 300 kW, verified by independent labs.Vehicles including a truck, van, bus, and car are already charging while cruising in live traffic.Even in an age of scrolling and swiping, shoppers still want to see, touch, and feel the holidays. Two new studies—from NIQ and Quad/Harris Poll—show consumers are going omnichannel, but physical retail and print are far from dead.66% of shoppers plan to browse online, but 64% will visit stores—and nearly 3 in 4 say in-store shopping gets them into the holiday spirit.76% of Americans see visiting stores as a holiday ritual, and 66% say their favorite gifts came from unexpected in-store finds.0:00 Intro with Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier0:52 Edge Webinar this Wednesday1:25 Early Adopters Are Pushing Mobile Service Forward2:43 Richard Lupo of Apple Tree Honda and Acura joins the show9:39 France Launches 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/

Cada semana en Onda Cero junto a Agustín Bravo, Sergio Alberto Gama y Beatriz Martínez analizamos la seguridad vial. Juan Carlos Toribio (Responsable de Seguridad Vial en IMU). Crítica al B+3 (125 cc con carnet B): o Oposición técnica de Toribio cuando se tramitó: sin práctica de moto no debe autorizarse. o Fundamento: conducción de moto requiere contramanillar (romper efecto giroscópico); coche ≠ moto. o Vigente solo en España: con B + 3 años permite motos hasta 125 cc y 11 kW (14 CV). o Efecto: incremento de siniestralidad en el tramo 125 cc por falta de formación específica. • Denuncias de IMU y tiempos de corrección de la vía: o Dependen de: (1) intención del funcionario, (2) presión social/mediática, (3) presupuesto. o Reparaciones “baratas” (p. ej., sustituir señal) se resuelven antes que firmes degradados largos. o Ejemplo: Puerto de Lunada se reactiva tras siniestro mortal y denuncia técnica de IMU. o Hay casos en que no se arregla nada pese a la denuncia. • “Carreteras ilegales” y narrativa institucional: o Estrategia comunicativa (DGT) que oculta deficiencias de la vía y traslada toda la culpa al conductor. o Ejemplo campaña 23–29 junio (obras): 240.170 controlados; 14.058 denunciados (5,85%). Titular oficial: “solo el 10% respeta”, que Toribio califica de falso (≈95% sí respeta). o Baja calidad técnica en investigación de accidentes: currículo policial omite estado/conservación de la vía y faltan medios de medida. o Falta de formación en muchos agentes locales; investigación con preparación equivalente a la de un conductor medio. o Presiones internas cuando se denuncian deficiencias de conservación. o En Guardia Civil: EXAD 4/2020 manda “informar” del mal estado, pero no activar la obligación de denunciar (art. 87 LSV; art. 4 proc. sancionador). • Marco legal/técnico recordado: o LSV art. 57 y RGC art. 139: mantener la vía en las mejores condiciones posibles de seguridad (estado del arte/normas técnicas). o CE art. 9: obligación de la Administración de cumplir la ley. o CP art. 385.2: delito por no restituir la seguridad vial teniendo obligación. • 29 patologías (ejemplos destacados) que el ciudadano puede identificar: o Firme: falta de regularidad funcional; coeficiente de rozamiento ≈ 0,60 (en servicio); prohibición de áridos/sustancias deslizantes sin señalización previa. o Trazado: curvas de radio decreciente; peralte negativo. o Ancho funcional: mínimo 3,0 m por carril (muchas vías con 2 m o menos) y necesidad de arcenes. o Señalización vertical: visible, no deteriorada ni caducada; duplicación de limitaciones de velocidad a la izquierda en calzadas de varios carriles.  Relevancia en radares: si se adelanta y la señal solo está a la derecha, puede recurrirse. o Saturación de señales (p. ej., entradas de túneles en Madrid): exceso impide su correcta asimilación. • Qué pueden hacer los ciudadanos: o Exigir cumplimiento del marco legal (CE art. 9). o Formular denuncias/quejas documentadas (fotos, PK, fecha/hora) para dejar constancia y ayudar a las víctimas si ocurre un siniestro vinculable al estado de la vía. o Recordatorio del tipo penal aplicable (CP 385.2). • Fauna (especies cinegéticas/domésticos) en convencionales: o Problema: muchas veces no acuden los cuerpos policiales; se pide al ciudadano que envíe fotos (déficit de plantilla/medios). o Actuación del ciudadano: llamar 112 y reportar; buscar y documentar señal de peligro de animales. o Prevención: si hay visibilidad, separarse del borde derecho y centrar la trazada para mejorar el ángulo de visión y la reacción (sin invadir sentido contrario y solo con visibilidad suficiente). • Consejos generales de conducción: o Tiempo de respuesta medio: 2 s → a 120 km/h se recorren 66 m sin actuar. o Mirada: “lejos y a lo grande”; a menor velocidad, se puede acercar la mirada, pero siempre planificando. o Atención permanente (obligación legal): evitar distracciones, incluso ante cartelería institucional que pueda distraer. • Mensaje a la Administración: o Cumpla la ley (CE art. 9) y el derecho a la seguridad de los ciudadanos (CE art. 17). Hasta aquí el programa de hoy del podcast de seguridad vial y educación vial. ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre seguridad en moto? • P138 100 tramos más peligrosos para motoristas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/72292314 • P154 Hugo de 14 años muere en el campeonato Europeo de motociclismo. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/73574655 • P176 Motos sin ITV https://go.ivoox.com/rf/75543112 • P262 Seguridad Vial en moto No me llames paquete https://go.ivoox.com/rf/93733543 • P289 Caídas en quad o moto y la importancia de la equipación adecuada. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146657 • P300 Seguridad vial en moto en el Dakar https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515123 • P327 Seguridad vial en moto, formación conducción, compra de equitación y exigir la retirada de guardarraíles asesinos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/105221622 • P376 seguridad vial en moto, episodio 5 del verano de seguridad en Onda Cero https://go.ivoox.com/rf/114152759 • P470 La seguridad vial en moto a debate https://go.ivoox.com/rf/126752010 • P566 chaleco airbag moto para la atgc https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729959 • P557 4000 motos en la manifestación motera por la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812092 • P601 charla de seguridad vial en la concentración motorista La Leyenda en Cantalejo https://go.ivoox.com/rf/137929200 • P610 motoristas maltratados por Juan Carlos toribio en la concentración La Leyenda https://go.ivoox.com/rf/139115892 • P656 que sucede con la seguridad de los motoristas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/149781060 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre seguridad en Euro NCAP? • P22 Seguridad infantil en Euro NCAP 2020 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/60410726 • P31 La seguridad infantil de los 7 coches ensayados en Euro NCAP 2020 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/63999896 • P119 En AutoFM hablamos del origen de lo que hoy es Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/70766776 • P192 Hyundai Ioniq 5 en Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/77624794 • P200 El coche más seguro para niños según Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/79810679 • P278 ¿Qué es EuroNCAP? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/97118681 • P320 Seguridad EuroNCAP en el Lexus RX https://go.ivoox.com/rf/104093361 • P325 Cupra en Euro NCAP seguridad made in Spain https://go.ivoox.com/rf/104841125 • P353 Euro NCAP y la seguridad de nuestros vehículos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/111970962 • P413 Etiquetas de seguridad en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/121984964 • P426 BMW Serie 5 en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/121989858 • P525 el coche más seguro en euro ncap 2023-24 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/132581951 • P617 euro ncap deepal s07 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143237685 • P619 Xpeng pasa por Euro NCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143237909 • P621 NIO EL6 en EuroNCAP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/143595669 • P655 Euro NCAP Jaecoo 7 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/149781056 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre patinetes eléctricos (VMP) y su influencia en la educación vial y seguridad vial? • VMP o los patinetes eléctricos (13-11-2020) https://go.ivoox.com/rf/58970634 • P29 200€ de multa a los patinetes que circulen por la acera (19-1-2021) https://go.ivoox.com/rf/63999858 • P39 El 80% de los accidentados en patinete eléctrico iban sin casco. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/64652023 • P88. En la sección de RiveKids dentro de AutoFM hablamos de atropellos de niños con patinete eléctrico VMP https://go.ivoox.com/rf/68488690 • P134 Tráfico dice que se va a poner duro con patinetes y bicicletas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/71998645 • P205 certificado para VMP y manual de características del patinete eléctrico https://go.ivoox.com/rf/81250012 • P222 Normativa del patinete eléctrico en Onda Cero https://go.ivoox.com/rf/86695954 • P228 El patinete eléctrico no es un juguete en Auto FM https://go.ivoox.com/rf/87765635 • P329 lista de patinetes eléctricos certificados por la DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/105222377 • P449 Se prohíbe el patinete eléctrico en el metro de Bilbao https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124482727 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores sobre cómo la DGT afronta la educación vial y seguridad vial? • P47 La DGT recauda más de un millón de euros al día en multas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/65042824 • P68 2.880 conductores fueron denunciados dos o más veces en un mismo año por no llevar el cinturón de seguridad. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/66793732 • P72 La otra cara del rescate en carretera. DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/67030950 • P78 ¿Por qué nos denuncia la DGT en España? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/67470851 • P85 los tribunales anulan la mitad de las multas que pone la DGT. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/68027004 • P189 Cómo adelantar con seguridad https://go.ivoox.com/rf/76818386 • 6 puntos por usar el móvil al volante y más cambios de la DGT. https://go.ivoox.com/rf/60394281 • P383 ¿Hay que abrochar el cinturón de seguridad incluso sin ocupantes en las plazas traseras? https://go.ivoox.com/rf/115775880 • P444 Ocurrencias de la DGT en 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124103189 • P559 estrategia de país en la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812303 • P447 Propuestas de la DGT para bajar fallecidos en carretera https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124482117 • P456 La DGT incumple la promesa de retirar la Ley de tráfico si aumentaban los fallecidos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/124862871 • P494 La DGT frena los cambios del carnet de conducir https://go.ivoox.com/rf/130588417 • P538 En un accidente no se multiplica el peso como dice la DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/133370042 • P559 estrategia de país en la seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812303 • P564 la seguridad en los adelantamientos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729856 • P633 La DGT controla a los conductores profesionales https://go.ivoox.com/rf/144450395 • P569 la DGT hace campanas de buenismo con los patinetes https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135730039 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores del podcast de educación vial y seguridad vial? • P6 Coronavirus y Seguridad Vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/49513283 • P169 Seguridad vial en Onda Cero https://go.ivoox.com/rf/74292123 • P125 ¿Isofix en un SsangYong Rodius? Y mucha más seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/71289331 • P196 Seguridad vial para bebés prematuros y CIPSEVI https://go.ivoox.com/rf/78652365 • P168 Sin ruedas no hay seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/74292023 • P182 La educación vial en El Enfoque, Onda Madrid https://go.ivoox.com/rf/76018355 • P7 Mascarillas y guantes son al coronavirus lo que el cinturón de seguridad y los SRI a la violencia vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/50038459 • P197 Estudio sobre la inseguridad vial en el contenido de las series en Capital Radio https://go.ivoox.com/rf/78897119 • P565 la mayoría de gente no usa el cinturón de seguridad https://go.ivoox.com/rf/135729932 • P561 4 de cada 10 conductores dan positivo en drogas https://go.ivoox.com/rf/134812530 • P541 La DGT no sabe dónde hay más de 650 millones de euros https://go.ivoox.com/rf/133580231 ¿Quieres escuchar episodios anteriores del podcast de seguridad vial en el Dakar? • P290 Lluvia torrencial, helicópteros que no pueden volar y buggies en medio de riadas. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146767 • P291. Señalización de accidentes en la carrera más dura del mundo. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146815 • P295 Exceso de velocidad, radar, sanción y distancia de frenado. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101147162 • P297 Muere atropellado por conseguir la mejor foto. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514720 • P302 El Dakar 2023 da una lección de seguridad vial. La velocidad no mata, matan otras cosas. Seguridad vial Dakar https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515334 • P301 Seguridad Vial con Manolo Plaza en el Dakar y en la vida. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515325 • P300 La seguridad vial en moto en el Dakar y en las carreteras españolas. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515123 • P294 Cansancio y fatiga extrema en competición. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101147100 • P296 ¿Es más seguro un chasis tubular? Biomecánica del impacto y aceleraciones en la seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514635 • P288 Arco antivuelco o jaula de seguridad. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/100776113 • P293 Hans. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146904 • P292. Pos seguridad después de un vuelco o un accidente ¿qué hacer?. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101146866 • P287 Arnés vs cinturón de seguridad. Seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/100775999 • P299 Conducir sin luna en la seguridad vial Dakar 2023 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101515049 • P298 Fallece atropellado un aficionado que estaba viendo el Dakar 2023. Seguridad vial dentro y fuera de la competición https://go.ivoox.com/rf/101514818 • P430 Prologo Dakar 2024, seguridad vial https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122182887 • P438 Etapa 10 Dakar 2024 competición vs vida real en la señalización https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123338733 • P435 Etapa 5 Dakar 2024, la fatiga https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440640 • P440 Etapa de descanso Dakar 2024 los twit de la DGT https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123339096 • P439 Etapa 11 Dakar 2024 adelantamientos extremos https://go.ivoox.com/rf/123338820 • P436 Atropello de un espectador en el Dakar 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440725 • P434 Etapa 4 seguridad jurídica y excesos de velocidad en el Dakar 2024 https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440464 • P431 Etapa 1 Dakar 2024, espectador atropellado https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122229047 • P432 Etapa 2 Dakar 2024, jaula de seguridad y Carles Falcón https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122229139 • P433 Etapa 3 Dakar 2024, los 3 impactos de un accidente https://go.ivoox.com/rf/122440325 “El verdadero viaje es el que termina como comenzó, con felicidad e inocencia” Feliz viaje hasta el próximo programa. _______________________________________

Nová značka áut Omoda čelí reputačnému peklu pre virálne poľské video. Neverte však všetkému, čo vidíte na internete. My sme jej SUV jazdili týždeň, sumarizujeme pozitívne aj negatívne poznatky z testu. Asi ste aj vy videli video s poľským novinárom, ktorý na čínskom SUV odtrhol volant aj so stĺpikom riadenia. „Ja som mal toto auto celý týždeň, prešiel som ním tisíc kilometrov a viem posúdiť, že táto internetová senzácia je buď zinscenovaný podvod, alebo urputná snaha uškodiť značke Omoda,“ hovorí v podcaste Erik Stríž z portálu Autobazar.EU.V tejto epizóde sa venujeme nielen osobnej skúsenosti s čínskym SUV Omoda 5, ako aj prekvapujúco zaujímavej konferencii Toyoty a BECEPu o zdanlivo nudnej téme - používaní bezpečnostných pásov. Napokon nás odborníci ohromili tým, čo ukázali a povedali. V podcaste budete vidieť a počuť aj známeho lietajúceho doktora Michala Pečíka a zástupcu organizácie BECEP Romana Töröka.Skúsenosti s Omoda 5Značka Omoda je u nás horúcou novinkou, vstúpila na slovenský trh spoločne s ďalšou čínskou značkou áut Jaecoo. Obe patria pod automobilku Chery. O dovoz a servis oboch sa stará dobre etablovaný importér a zaujímavosťou je, že nejde len o elektromobily, ale aj konvenčné benzínové automobily s moderným hybridným pohonom.Testovaný model 5 je stredne veľké SUV, veľkosťou zodpovedá Škode Karoq, Hyundaiu Kona či Citroënu C3 Aircross. Vzhľadom sa nápadne podobá na Nissan Qashqai, ale nemôžeme hovoriť o kopírovaní. Omoda je svojská, poukazujú na to najmä detaily. Naviac, Qashqai je dlhší o 5 centimetrov a rázvor má dlhší o 4 centimetre.Priestrannosť interiéru je však porovnateľná aj s Hyundai Tucson či Kia Sportage. Naše subjektívne dojmy z interiéru boli naozaj pozitívne. Nepostrehli sme vŕzganie, nepresnosti v dielenskom vypracovaní, ani sme nemali dojem, že by bol volant labilný. Samozrejme, nevieme, ako budú povrchové materiály vyzerať o niekoľko rokov. Keď budú Omody dostupné ako jazdenky so 100-tisíc km, pozrieme sa znova.Omoda sa prezentuje ako technologicky vyspelá značka a treba povedať, že na nás aj tak pôsobila najmä vďaka dobre spravenému infotainmentu a bezpečnostným funkciám. Infotainment pripomína systémy v Tesle, Xpengu či v nových Volkswagenoch. Občas sme registrovali menšie spomalenia systému a také udržiavanie v strede jazdného pruhu nebolo úplne spoľahlivé, ale celkový dojem je prevažne pozitívny. Oceňujeme slovenskú lokalizáciu a najmä stabilné bezdrôtové Android Auto. S ním majú teraz automobilky z nejakého dôvodu problémy.Toto je nie elektrické SUV. Omodu 5 poháňa benzínový 1.6 T-GDI, čo je štvorvalcový benzínový motor so solídnym výkonom 108 kW (147 koní). Má krútiaci moment až 275 Nm, automatická prevodovka má 7 stupňov a dve spojky. Vskutku dobrý základ pre dynamickú jazdu.Po týždni však musíme uznať, že nás tento motor mierne sklamal pre svoju veľmi priemernú pružnosť. Na diaľnici nám neraz pripravil nemilé prekvapenie, keď reagoval s oneskorenami a príliš rozvážne. Práca automatickej prevodovky bola chvíľami tiež príliš citeľná, tendencia podtáčať motor je tu zrejme kvôli spĺňaniu nárokov emisnej normy EURO 6e.Lenže pri mestských rýchlostiach sme vedeli oceniť kultivovaný chod, pokojný jazdný prejav a dosť dobrú schopnosť tlmičov filtrovať nerovnosti. Omoda 5 má vzadu vpredu nápravu typu MacPherson, čo je štandard, no vzadu viacprvkovú nápravu multi-link. To už štandard nie je, mnohé európske kompaktné SUV majú vzadu len tuhé nápravy, teda závislé zavesenie kolies. Azda aj to prospieva stabilite vozidla v meste aj pri ofenzívnom jazdnom štýle, no nevyhýba sa nakláňaniu karosérie. A vyslovene nás Omoda 5 vytrápila v miernom teréne, kde sa karoséria vyslovene zmietala. Skrátka, toto auto je určené na spevnenú vozovku, čo najkvalitnejšiu.Omoda 5 ICE na Slovensku ponúka...

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Trabalhar com eletricidade exige o máximo de informação! Neste episódio, desvendamos o Prontuário de Instalações Elétricas (PIE), um documento obrigatório pela NR 10 para empresas com carga igual ou superior a 75 kW. Entenda o que o PIE deve conter, sua importância para a segurança e quem é o profissional habilitado para elaborá-lo

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Brad kicks off a solo episode (recorded before a trip to Germany) and turns the mic to rangeland scientist Anna Clare for a deep dive into “the solar savanna”—treating solar arrays on grasslands as functioning grazing ecosystems. She shares early results from Silicon Ranch's Cattle Tracker research on integrating cattle (not just sheep) with PV systems. Brad follows with University of Minnesota's on-farm demos: panel heights that work for cattle, heat-stress reductions, forage performance under panels, and a mobile, battery-equipped shade/solar rig. If you're curious how and when cattle can safely graze under solar, this one's packed with data and practical design tips.Key takeawaysSolar as savanna: Think of arrays as shade “canopies” over grasslands—manage them as grazing systems with soils, roots, pollinators, and large herbivores in mind.Cattle can work under PV: Moving from sheep to cattle is feasible when arrays are designed with animal size/behavior in mind.Panel height matters: In controlled mockups, animal interactions dropped 43% from 2.0→2.5 m and 59% at 3.0 m. Cattle never touched panels; most curiosity was with dampers—a design hotspot.Ecosystem wins: Under-panel zones showed higher soil moisture and lower soil temperatures, favoring cool-season grasses and legumes; regrowth dynamics can improve after grazing passes.Animal welfare benefits: UMN trials showed lower respiration rates and 0.5–1.0 °F lower internal body temperatures during hot afternoons for shaded cows—meaningfully less heat stress.Forage production holds up (or improves): Certain mixes (e.g., orchardgrass, meadow fescue; grass-legume combos) produced equal or greater biomass under panels with no drop in nutritive value.Design for cattle, not fear: After a decade of on-farm experience, Brad's team hasn't seen cattle damage panels; people and tractors are more likely risks than cows.Practical layouts: Keep inverters outside fences, route wiring high/inside racking, and allow equipment lanes; rotational grazing and (potentially) virtual fencing fit well.Innovation on wheels: A 20 kW mobile bifacial shade rig with onboard batteries can power irrigation, fencing, and even an electric tractor—bringing agrivoltaics to wherever cattle need relief.Research & projects mentionedSilicon Ranch – Cattle Tracker: multi-year cattle-PV integration study; Phase 2 is a 4.5 MW Tennessee “outdoor test lab” comparing array vs. open pasture for behavior, space use, health/performance, plus mirrored ecosystem monitoring.Comprehensive literature review (AGU Earth's Future – in press): Maps intersections among livestock–solar–land, identifies six research gaps (integration, layered ecology, modeling, best practices, social dimensions, collaborative science).UMN Morris agrivoltaics demos: Fixed-tilt arrays at 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) leading edge; 0.5 MW pasture array powering campus; vertical bifacial and crop-under-PV pilots coming; EV fast charger powered by cow-shade solar.Who it's forDevelopers, ranchers, extension pros, and policy folks exploring dual-use solar that keeps grasslands working and cattle comfortable.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

I veckans avsnitt pratar vi om färgfilosofi i form av att fabriksbetong när lyssnarna ger sin feedback – och det visar sig som vanligt att grått visst kan vara riktigt snyggt. Vi följer upp diskussionen om Volvos prislappar genom tiderna och konstaterar att premium alltid har kostat. Dessutom verkar IX3:orna trilla in på löpande band!Bland nyheterna tar vi en titt på Mercedes GLC och Teslas uppdaterade Model S och X – de sistnämnda priser som får en att höja på ögonbrynen. Vi går också igenom den hårda kritiken mot regeringens nya elbilsbonus samt vad som händer med miljözonen i Stockholm.Slutligen testar vi den eldrivna Isuzu D-Max BEV – marknadens mest sålda pickup i ny tappning. Hur långt räcker 26 mils WLTP och 50 kW laddning egentligen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wer sich heute für den Opel Astra Sports Tourer interessiert, hat die volle Qual der Antriebsauswahl. Diese reicht von batterie-elektrisch über Plug-in-Hybrid und Hybrid mit 48-Volt-Technologie bis hin zu effizienten Verbrennern. Für Elektro-Fans kommt der  Kompaktklasse-Bestseller mit bis zu 418 Kilometer lokal emissionsfreier Reichweite, für „Elektro-Einsteiger“ gibt es den Hybrid mit 48-Volt-System und auch einen Plug-In-Hybriden. Und für sportlich ambitionierte Fahrer hat Opel den Astra GSe Sports Tourer mit 165 kW (225 PS) Systemleistung im Portfolio.  Darum geht es diesmal!Ich bekenne mich schuldig, ich bin ein Freund von Kombis. Egal, wie der Hersteller sie nennt. Opel hat sich für Sports Tourer entschieden, nachdem man viele Jahre den Begriff „Caravan" verwendet hatte. Ich muss mich übrigens schämen, ich habe jahrelang nicht kapiert, dass „Caravan" die Abkürzung für „Car and Van“ ist. Sports Tourer habe sogar ich sofort verstanden, es ist ein sportliches Fahrzeug mit reichlich Stauraum. Wir schauen uns das mal am Beispiel des Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSE Plug-in-Hybrid an. Power und Drive!    Da ich mal davon ausgehe, dass Sie wissen, wie der Astra als Sports Tourer aussieht, widmen wir uns jetzt unverzüglich der Technik. Das Kürzel GSE, das früher für "Grand Sport Einspritzung" stand - mit groß geschriebenem E – steht heute für „Grand Sport electric“, das „e“ wird jetzt klein geschrieben. Das ist aber auch alles, was klein ist, ansonsten trumpft der Astra Sports Tourer GSe groß auf. Mit Top-Leistungen, einem sportlich abgestimmten Fahrwerk und einem elektrifizierten Antrieb für lokal emissionsfreies Fahren.  Die Systemleistung von 165 kW (225 PS) und das maximale Drehmoment von 360 Newtonmetern sprechen für sich. Wer will, kann den Astra Sports Tourer GSe in 7,6 Sekunden von 0 auf 100 km/h beschleunigen, die Spitze liegt bei 235 km/h. Ist man rein elektrisch unterwegs, sind es maximal 135 km/h. Seine rein elektrische Reichweite beträgt übrigens 81 km gemäß WLTP, der Wagen fällt somit unter die 0,5% Regelung bei der Dienstwagenbesteuerung. Die Kosten!Dass der Opel Astra Sports Tourer GSE Plug-in-Hybrid in der Preisliste nicht bei den Einstiegsmodellen auftaucht, ist völlig ok, Motorleistung und Ausstattung haben nun mal ihrem Preis. 48.760,00 Euro muss man investieren, dafür gibt es aber auch reichlich Ausstattung. So gehören GSe Performance-Sitze mit AGR-Zertifikat für Fahrer und Beifahrer, Alcantara®-Ausstattung, Zwei-Zonen-Klimatisierungsautomatik, ein Multimedia Navigationssystem mit 10˝-Fahrerinfodisplay und 10˝-Touchscreen Farbdisplay ebenso zum Serienumfang wie die 360-Grad-Kamera Intelli-Vision mit Parkpilot sowie Einparkhilfe vorn und hinten. Und das ist natürlich bei Weitem noch nicht alles! Alle Fotos: © Opel Automobile GmbH    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Hi Everyone, I interviewed Courtney Pippin-Mathur, children's book author and illustrator. I got to meet and talk with Courtney in person at a KW retreat and she was so welcoming!Here is more about Courtney:Courtney grew up in East Texas and passed the hot summer days reading, drawing, watching She-Ra and exploring her grandma's farm. She doodled constantly through elementary, middle and high school but didn't think about art as a career until a fateful art history class at The University of Texas at Austin. After transferring from Government to Studio Art, she moved to the east coast and started pursing a career in childrens' books where she could combine all of her favorite things.She now lives in Northern VA with her husband and three kids and is the author/illustrator of several picture books, Maya was Grumpy, Dragons Rule, Princesses Drool, Fairies Don't Fight and Dinosaur Days (2026, author only) She has also co-written and illustrated  a picture book with her sister-in-law, Sanyukta Mathur, titled Happy Diwali! and illustrated It's Holi! which Sanyukta wrote. Courtney also makes paper maché and polymer clay figures, ornaments, original acrylic paintings and more. (See shop link above)To see what she's up to lately, follow her on Bluesky or Instagram @pippinmathur.Visit her website: www.pippinmathur.comThanks for listening!

In der aktuellen Podcast-Folge habe ich mit Michael Zintl gesprochen, Geschäftsführer der DZG Metering GmbH aus Regensburg. Michael kommt ursprünglich aus der Automobilbranche, war viele Jahre bei Continental tätig und verantwortete dort den Bereich Sensorik. Seit zwei Jahren leitet er die DZG Metering, ein Unternehmen mit über 100 Jahren Erfahrung im Haushaltszählergeschäft, das sich seit 2020 erfolgreich auf eichrechtskonforme Messsysteme für Ladeinfrastruktur spezialisiert hat. Im Gespräch ging es um ein Thema, das für viele E-Auto-Fahrer:innen unsichtbar, aber essenziell ist: das Eichrecht. Dahinter steckt die Sicherstellung, dass beim Laden exakt die Energiemenge abgerechnet wird, die auch wirklich im Akku landet. Michael erklärte es einfach: „Der Endkunde möchte genau die Energiemenge bezahlen, die er tatsächlich erhalten hat – dafür ist der Stromzähler da.“ Die Geräte sorgen für Verbraucherschutz, Manipulationssicherheit und Markttransparenz. Jede Ladesäule, die in Deutschland betrieben wird, muss mit einem solchen eichrechtskonformen Zähler ausgestattet sein. Besonders spannend fand ich, dass es für den DC-Bereich (Schnellladen) anfangs gar keine Normen gab. DZG Metering entwickelte in enger Zusammenarbeit mit der Physikalisch-Technischen Bundesanstalt (PTB) den ersten zugelassenen DC-Zähler – eine echte Pionierarbeit. Heute liefern sie unter anderem an große Hersteller wie Alpitronic, ABB und Kempower. Das Unternehmen bietet Zähler in verschiedenen Leistungsklassen an, von 200 kW bis hin zu über zwei MW, also auch für das Megawatt-Laden der Zukunft. Ein weiterer Punkt war die technische Weiterentwicklung: Durch das sogenannte Shunt-Prinzip erreicht DZG besonders präzise Messwerte mit einer Genauigkeit von maximal 0,5 Prozent Abeichung – aktuell ein Alleinstellungsmerkmal. Auch das Thema Transparenz wurde diskutiert: Das Open Charge Metering Format (OCMF) ermöglicht, dass jeder Ladevorgang digital nachvollzogen werden kann, vergleichbar mit einem digitalen Kassenbon. Michael betonte: „So kann der Endverbraucher genau prüfen, dass er nur das bezahlt, was er bekommen hat.“ Natürlich sprachen wir auch über Herausforderungen. Eine Nachrüstung alter Ladesäulen mit neuen, eichrechtskonformen Zählern ist komplex und kaum ohne Zulassungsverfahren möglich. Gleichzeitig gibt es politischen Druck, die Ladeinfrastruktur nicht auszubremsen. Michael brachte es auf den Punkt: Die Behörden wollen stärker prüfen, aber niemand will funktionierende Ladepunkte zurückbauen. Zum Schluss warfen wir noch einen Blick in die Zukunft. Michael wünscht sich pragmatischere Regelungen, etwa den Wegfall des physischen Displays am Zähler zugunsten moderner, digitaler Lösungen. „Nicht jeder braucht ein Display – oft wäre es effizienter, über Smartphone oder Bluetooth zu prüfen“, sagte er. Die neue MID-Richtlinie, die in zwei Jahren greifen soll, könnte genau das ermöglichen. Nun aber genug der Vorrede – lasst uns direkt ins Gespräch mit Michael Zintl einsteigen.

M - 2. Heute ist Montag minus zwei - und trotzdem haltet Ihr schon die noch lauwarme Anstuss-Folge der KW 44 in Euren Händen. Und wenn Ihr Hände wie Kamil Grabara haben solltet, werdet Ihr sie nie wieder loslassen. Was für ein Teufelskerl! Oder wie man unterm VW-Schornstein sagen würde: Was für ein Wolf! Der Busfahrer des FC Bayern sucht währenddessen den Verkehrsfunk bei seinem Transistorradio. Beim nächsten Auswärtsspiel übernimmt Joshua Kimmich den Platz am Steuer. Der sitzt ja sowieso immer schräg hinter dem "Bussi" in der ersten Reihe. Und Ihr stellt bitte jetzt die Sitze in die Liegeposition und genießt die früheste Anstuss-Folge der Vereinshistorie.

Die Marken- und Marketingnews der KW 43 mit folgenden Themen: Der Postillon bringt eine eigene gedruckte Zeitung heraus und will damit langfristig die Bild-Zeitung herausfordern. Bei ProSieben Sat.1 räumt der neue Eigentümer Media For Europe den Vorstand komplett aus und baut Stellen ab. Knoppers positioniert sich mit „Dein Zwischendrin“ als Snack für die kleine Pause. OpenAI und Anthropic werben für ChatGPT und Claude bewusst ohne KI, um Vertrauen aufzubauen. Christoph Maria Herbst kehrt als „Stromberg“ in der Kampagne für Probonio zurück. Und die Stiftung EAR macht mit der Sesamstraße auf Elektroschrott aufmerksam. ✨

Was ist in der KW 43 in der Datenschutzwelt passiert, was ist für Datenschutzbeauftragte interessant? - “Datenschutzrechtliche Zwickmühle”: DSGVO vs. Section 702 des US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (LG Bonn, Urteil vom 03.06.2025 - 13 O 156/24) https://nrwe.justiz.nrw.de/lgs/bonn/lg_bonn/j2025/13_O_156_24_Urteil_20250603.html - BGH: SIM-Karten-Sperre ohne Kennwort möglich ( BGH, Urteil vom 23. Oktober 2025 – III ZR 147/24 Der unter anderem für das Dienstleistungsrecht zuständige III.) - Deep-Fake Erkennung bei Youtube - Datenschutzbestimmungen der EU-Kommission für Microsoft 365  - Interessenabwägung/Informantenschutz - ArbG Bonn, Urteil vom 13.08.2025, Az. 2 Ca 2382/24 (BeckRS 2025, 27369) https://beck-online.beck.de/Dokument?vpath=bibdata%2Fents%2Fbeckrs%2F2025%2Fcont%2Fbeckrs.2025.27369.htm&pos=1 Veröffentlichungen & Veranstaltungen: - DSK: Orientierungshilfe für die datenschutzrechtliche Bewertung generativer KI-Systeme: Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)-Methode https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de/fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/publikationen/DSK/orientierungshilfen/2025-DSK-OH_RAG.pdf - Sachsen: Online-Seminare am 30.10. und 27.11.2025 https://www.datenschutz.sachsen.de/ - Servicehinweis: Umzug der Bremer Datenschutzbehörde - Reminder: Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit warnen LinkedIn-Nutzer https://www.datenschutz-mv.de/datenschutz/publikationen/KI_Trainieren Weitere Infos, Blog und Newsletter finden Sie unter: https://migosens.de/newsroom/ X: https://x.com/ds_talk?lang=de Übersicht aller Themenfolgen: https://migosens.de/datenschutz-podcast-themenfolgen/ (als eigener Feed: https://migosens.de/show/tf/feed/ddt/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datenschutztalk_podcast/ Folge hier kommentieren: https://migosens.de/pflichtenkollision-im-auskunftsrecht-ds-news-kw-43-2025/↗

Mazda da un salto serio hacia la electrificación con el nuevo Mazda 6e, una gran berlina de casi cinco metros de largo —4,92 para ser exactos— que combina elegancia, tecnología y una puesta a punto muy cuidada. Es, además, el primer eléctrico de la marca con vocación de volumen real en Europa. Llega derivado del modelo chino EZ-6, fruto de la colaboración entre Mazda y Changan, aunque con una configuración específica para el mercado europeo, adaptada en suspensión, confort y sensaciones al volante. En definitiva, un coche que quiere ser tanto un escaparate de diseño como una alternativa refinada dentro del segmento de las berlinas eléctricas. En cuanto a diseño, el Mazda 6e mantiene la personalidad y el estilo fluido que caracteriza a la marca, pero lo lleva a un terreno más tecnológico. Tiene una silueta tipo liftback, con portón trasero y un alerón retráctil que se despliega automáticamente por encima de 90 km/h. La parrilla delantera, completamente cerrada, se ilumina con una franja LED que incluso puede indicar el estado de carga del coche. De perfil destacan las llantas de 19 pulgadas y una proporción muy equilibrada, con casi un metro y medio de altura. Es un coche que, simplemente al verlo, transmite elegancia y cierto aire premium sin recurrir a exageraciones. Pero el gran salto está en su sistema eléctrico, y aquí Mazda ha optado por una estrategia poco común: ofrecer dos tecnologías de batería diferentes. La versión de acceso utiliza una batería LFP de 68,8 kWh, más robusta y estable, con unos 479 km de autonomía WLTP; mientras que la versión Long Range recurre a una batería NCM de 80 kWh, más ligera y densa, que eleva la autonomía hasta unos 552 km. Es una elección inteligente: la batería LFP está pensada para quienes cargan habitualmente en casa y buscan durabilidad, y la NCM para los que viajan más y necesitan un plus de alcance. Las potencias también cambian ligeramente: unos 258 caballos en la versión estándar y 245 en la Long Range, con un par máximo de 320 Nm y una aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h en torno a 7,7 segundos. En carga, el Mazda 6e mantiene una buena cifra para el día a día. La versión con batería LFP admite hasta 165 kW en carga rápida, pudiendo pasar del 10 al 80 % en apenas 22 minutos; la Long Range, algo más limitada térmicamente, se queda en unos 90 kW. En carga doméstica, ambas pueden aceptar 11 kW en corriente alterna, lo que significa unas 6-7 horas para una carga completa en un wallbox. Con un consumo medio homologado de unos 16,5 kWh/100 km, y en pruebas reales incluso por debajo de 15, el Mazda 6e promete buena eficiencia para su tamaño. En España, los precios parten de unos 43.700 euros, aunque con descuentos y ayudas del plan MOVES puede quedar por debajo de los 39.000 euros. En resumen: un eléctrico grande, con estilo propio y un planteamiento racional, que ofrece dos formas de entender la movilidad eléctrica sin perder el sello Mazda. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: autofmradio Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In part two, we spend most of our time with the Kaayani Sisters Council, led by indigenous women wisdom keepers, learning original teachings, especially about plant relatives and protocol for respectful harvesting.Cacaphony of Joy is a series where we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. Guided by the Herring Protectors, we honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors. Learn more & connect ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.comKaayani Sisters Respectful Harvesting Guidelines

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In this series, we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. We honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.In part one, we meet Louise Brady, one of the creators and stewards of Herring Protectors, whose wisdom and generosity guides us in this series. We also join Paulette, Indigenous wisdom keeper, on a whale watching boat, and learn more about the conditions of life for the herring.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors.Learn more & connect ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.com

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In the last episode of this series, we return to Totem Square with Louise, honorary Movement Generation member Ila, the ravens and gulls, and reflect on what it means to be in relationship with one another in these times that require immense healing, vision & awareness of our interconnectedness.Cacaphony of Joy is a series where we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. Guided by the Herring Protectors, we honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors.Learn more & stay connected ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.com

In this episode, host Beau Wigington chats with Adam Heffner (Hero Machine Co.) about his unconventional journey from a third-generation butcher to ironworker to fabricator, and why many small shops hit a tipping point where a 2 kW fiber laser on single-phase power outperforms plasma for cost, time, and quality. Recorded at FABTECH from the Hero Machine Co. booth, Adam breaks down real numbers on consumables, cleanup time, and when to make the jump from plasma to laser.Key Topics Covered:Business is a trade, too: why fab skills need business skills to turn into profit.From side hustle to shop: working “7-10s” for three years to de-risk going full-time.Insurance realities: how coverage limits push new shops toward non-critical work early on.Plasma → Laser math: the break-even window around 40–55 cutting hours/month.Consumables & cleanup: plasma (~$30/1,000 pierces + ~1 hr cleanup per cutting hour) vs. laser ($6 lower lens/week + ~5 minutes cleanup per cutting hour).Power & air you already have: running a 2 kW laser on 220V single-phase with a standard ~10 HP compressor + dryer.Cut capacity: 2 kW fiber laser cutting 5/8" mild steel—and why power isn't the whole story.Build vs. buy: lessons from DIY presses and tables, and why support/QC matter.Supply chain + QC: avoiding bait-and-switch by inspecting at the source.Winning architectural work: translating “pretty” drawings into constructible submittals, staying on schedule, and protecting margin when delays escalate.Systems that scale: MRP, workstations, and process flow so the shop runs on rails.The “Hero” idea: giving small shops a superpower that lets them price competitively and win bids.Memorable Quotes:“Business is a trade, just like metal fabrication.”“If you're cutting more than ~40–55 hours a month, you really should have a laser.”“You can unplug your plasma table and be cutting 5/8" mild steel on a 2 kW fiber laser, on single-phase 220V.”“My mantra was: make the means of production.”“I didn't want to die with a dream.”Learn more Hero Machine Co.Website - https://heromachineco.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574579615110 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heromachineco YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LhWJjQrF4bmbdffkSbE8A Connect with Beau WigingtonInstagram: @beaudiditwelding https://www.instagram.com/beaudiditwelding LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beauwigington E-Mail : beauw@weld.com

Beim Kia EV3 handelt es sich um einen vollelektrischen Kompakt-SUV, der Autokäufern, die noch zwischen Verbrenner und E-Auto schwanken, die Entscheidung erleichtern soll. Mit seiner Reichweite, seinem Gepäckraumvolumen und Platzangebot im liegt er im Spitzenbereich des Segments. Wir schauen uns mal an, was er reichweitenmäßig zu bieten hat. Und da kann er schon mit seiner kleineren Batterie überzeugen.  Darum geht es diesmal!Ende 2024 wurde der Kia EV3 eingeführt, er hat natürlich nicht zufällig Gemeinsamkeiten mit dem Kia-Flaggschiff EV9. Und ähnlich wie der große Bruder ist auch der EV3 auf Trophäenjagd. Dazu gehören bereits die Titel „World Car of the Year 2025“, „Goldenes Lenkrad 2024“ (Kategorie „Bestes Auto unter 40.000 Euro“) und nicht zu vergessen die renommierten Designpreise  iF Design Award 2025 und „Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025“, die Topauszeichnung des renommierten Designwettbewerbs. Power und Drive!    Den Kia EV3 gibt es mit zwei verschieden großen Akkuvarianten. Mit 58,3 kWh und mit 81,4 kWh, jeweils als Kraftquelle für den Frontantrieb FWD. Die Leistung beträgt bei beiden Akkuvarianten 150 kW (204 PS), die Reichweite ist natürlich unterschiedlich. 436 Kilometer sind mit der kleineren Batterie drin, bis zu 605 Kilometer mit der größeren. Welche Version für Sie die richtige ist, hängt von Ihren Fahrgewohnheiten ab. Für die Beschleunigung dürfte das aber egal sein, sie liegt zwischen 7,5 und 7,9 Sekunden für den Spurt von 0–100 km/h. Und auch in der Spitze macht es keinen Unterschied, beide sind 170 Kilometer schnell. Selbst für die Ladedauer spielt die Entscheidung keine wirkliche Rolle, bei beiden Varianten lässt sich die Batterie in rund einer halben Stunde von 10 auf 80 Prozent aufladen.   Dass die Fahrweise einen starken Einfluss auf die Reichweite hat, ist klar. Kia hat deshalb einen neuen „Driving Range Guide“ entwickelt. Er zeigt im Kombiinstrument die maximale und minimale Reichweite an, die je nach Fahrstil erreicht werden kann, sowie die geschätzte Reichweite auf der Grundlage des bisherigen Fahrverhaltens. Bei effizienter Fahrweise ist die Anzeige grün.  Die Kosten!Die Preisskala beim KIA EV3 beginnt bei 35.990,00 Euro für die Einstiegsversion Air mit 58,3-kWh-Batterie, 48.690,00 Euro sind für die Topversion GT-Line mit 81,4-kWh-Batterie fällig. Für den Preisunterschied ist natürlich auch die Ausstattung relevant. Die größere Batterie selbst schlägt mit 5.400 Euro zu Buche. Alle Fotos: © Kia Deutschland GmbH    Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

Was ist in der KW 42 in der Datenschutzwelt passiert, was ist für Datenschutzbeauftragte interessant? Die Big Brother Awards 2025 gehen an… IKEA Wien filmte Eingabe von PINs (österreichisches Bundesverwaltungsgericht, Az. W258 2299744-1/28E) https://ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/Bvwg/BVWGT_20250725_W258_2299744_1_00/BVWGT_20250725_W258_2299744_1_00.pdf Ausschluss des Widerspruchsrechts (LAG Sachsen, Beschluss vom 26.05.2025, Az. 2 TaBV 8/24 (BeckRS 2025, 25878): Einsichtsrecht des Betriebsrats) https://www.juris.de/static/infodienst/autoren/D_NJRE001621609.htm Koppelungsverbot ist kein „absolutes“ Verbot (AG Nürnberg, Endurteil v. 09.07.2025 – 22 C 1423/25) https://www.gesetze-bayern.de/Content/Document/Y-300-Z-GRURRS-B-2025-N-17404?hl=true EDSA legt Schwerpunkte für Datenschutz 2026 fest Veranstaltung: Berlin: Zweite Schulung zu TOM: Speicherung und Aufbewahrung von Daten https://www.datenschutz-berlin.de/service/starthilfe-datenschutz/anmeldung-04112025/ Weitere Infos, Blog und Newsletter finden Sie unter: https://migosens.de/newsroom/ X: https://x.com/ds_talk?lang=de Übersicht aller Themenfolgen: https://migosens.de/datenschutz-podcast-themenfolgen/ (als eigener Feed: https://migosens.de/show/tf/feed/ddt/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datenschutztalk_podcast/ Folge hier kommentieren: https://migosens.de/bußgeld-gegen-ikea-wegen-videouberwachung-ds-news-kw-42-2025/↗

Die Woche, in der Werbung wieder Spaß gemacht hat. Die Marken- und Marketingnews der KW 41 mit folgenden Themen: Die neue Webserie der Deutschen Bahn erzielt mit 20 Millionen Aufrufen in vier Tagen einen viralen Erfolg, worauf Sixt mit einem humorvollen Parodie-Clip reagiert. Zu den kreativen Kampagnen der Woche zählen Domino's „heilige“ Ananas-Pizza im Vatikan, Googles spöttischer „Vanilla Pro“-Spot gegen Apple, EnBWs sprechende Ladesäule zur E-Mobilität und Trigemas Affe Charly als Botschafter für faire Produktion. Zu den Zahlen: Im Interbrand Ranking 2025 bleibt Apple die wertvollste Marke der Welt, während Nvidia, Instagram und YouTube stark zulegen. Im Nation Brand Index sichert sich Deutschland Platz zwei hinter Japan und punktet als Kultur- und Städtereiseziel. Hol dir dein Weekly Brand-Update: Einschalten & abonnieren!

Die aktuellen Automobilkurznachrichten mit Michael Weyland Thema heute:  E-Auto-Ladenetz - Analyse von fast einer Million Ladepunkten zeigt: Europa verfehlt 2030-Ziel um 74 %   Foto/Grafik: Motointegrator -  Fotograf: DataPulse Research Fünf Jahre vor der 2030-Frist stehen europäischen Autofahrern und Autofahrerinnen weniger als eine Million öffentlich zugängliche Ladepunkte zur Verfügung. In der EU-27 sind es rund 910.000 - also nur etwa ein Viertel des von der Europäischen Kommission gesetzten Ziels von 3,5 Millionen Ladepunkten. Bei dem derzeitigen Ausbau von rund 150.000 Ladepunkten pro Jahr würde die Gesamtzahl bis 2030 nur etwa 1,7 Millionen erreichen. Um die heutige Lücke zu schließen, müssten jährlich mehr als 500.000 neue Ladepunkte installiert werden. Das Problem in der Praxis ist aber nicht nur die Menge, sondern auch die Verteilung und die Ladegeschwindigkeit. Zentrale Ergebnisse der Studie sind: Bei genauerem Hinschauen stellt man fest, dass sogar Einzelhändler bei der Zahl der Ladepunkte ganze Staaten überholen. So hat alleine Lidl mehr Ladepunkte (8.855) als Irland oder Rumänien. Dazu kommt die mangelnde Ladegeschwindigkeit.  Nicht einmal 10 % der Ladepunkte ermöglichen so genanntes High Power Charging, also Schnellladen mit mehr als 150 kW. Besonders große Lücken gibt es in Nordskandinavien, Zentraldeutschland, im spanischen Binnenland und in Südpolen. Ladewüsten in Europa Die Studie zeigt deutliche Lücken im europäischen Ladenetz. Während Städte meist gut versorgt sind, gibt es dazwischen oft nur wenige Ladepunkte. In dunkelrot markierten Regionen liegt der Abstand zum nächsten Ladepunkt bei mehr als 40 km.  Quantität versus Qualität Wie DataPulse Research im Auftrag von Motointegrator.de auch ermittelte, unterscheiden sich die Länder nach Anzahl der Ladepunkte (pro 100.000 Einwohnende) und Anteil der High Power Charging (HPC)-Stationen (>150 kW). Norwegen führt dabei mit einem HPC-Anteil von 30,8 %, liegt bei der Ladepunktdichte jedoch nur im Mittelfeld (462 pro 100.000 Einwohnende). Die Niederlande führen mit der höchsten Ladepunktdichte (684 pro 100.000 Einwohnende), weisen jedoch lediglich einen Schnellladeanteil von 2,3 % auf. Deutschland liegt im Mittelfeld mit 217 pro 100.000 Einwohnende und 15,9 % Schnellladeanteil. Supermärkte als Treiber Einzelhandelsketten entwickeln sich zu wichtigen Akteuren der Ladeinfrastruktur. Die Schwarz-Gruppe (Lidl und Kaufland) hat Tausende Ladepunkte in Europa aufgebaut. Das zeigt: Private Unternehmen spielen eine zentrale Rolle beim Schließen der Ladelücke.   Diesen Beitrag können Sie nachhören oder downloaden unter:

[✐3. Moderato] Implying a sense of gratitude for receiving actions [Vte ・くれます]“Maybe he/she will (kindly) take me to the moon!?”[00:08]Hello, how are you doing?When someone do something for you, we, Japanese, prefer to add the nuance of gratitude by saying “~てくれます”(kindly do … for me).[00:20]Please change the word into “~てくれます”[00:26]For example,make→ (kindly) make (for me)Ready?[00:32]1. write→ (kindly) write 2. explain→ (kindly) explain 3. teach/inform/let me know→ (kindly) teach4. help→ (kindly) help 5. lend→ (kindly) lend 6. search/look for→ (kindly) search 7. listen to the story/listen to me→ (kindly) listen to me (my story)8. call→ (kindly) call me (call for me)9. repair/fix→ (kindly) repair (for me)10. bring→ (kindly) bring (for me)[02:47]Now, listen to the key words [KW] and repeat the sentence.[02:51]1. [KW] my grandmother, sweets, make→ My   grandmother (kindly) often makes sweets.2. [KW]   my   grandfather, my bicycle, repair→ My grandfather (kindly) repairs my bicycle.3. [KW] porter, suitcase, carry→ The porter (kindly) carry my suitcase.4. [KW]   my   brother, my homework, help→ My brother always (kindly) helps me with my homework.5. [KW] Maria san, her baby's picture, showed→ Maria san (kindly) showed me a picture of her baby.6. [KW] hotel reservation, Simon san, did/made→ Simon san (kindly) made the hotel reservation (for me).7. [KW] piano, my mother, taught→ My mother (kindly) taught me the piano.=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=「つきにつれていってくれるかも!?」[00:08]みなさん、こんにちは。おげんきですか。When someone do something for you, Japanese  tend to add the nuance of gratitude by saying “~てくれます”(kindly do … for me).[00:20]まず、つぎのように｢〜てくれます[Vte +くれます]｣に かえてください。[00:26]たとえば、つくります→つくってくれますいいですか。[00:32]1. かきます→ かいてくれます2. せつめいします→ せつめいしてくれます3. おしえます→ おしえてくれます4. てつだいます→ てつだってくれます5. かします→ かしてくれます6. さがします→ さがしてくれます7. (わたしの)はなしを ききます→ はなしを きいてくれます8. でんわします→ でんわしてくれます9. なおします→ なおしてくれます10. もってきます→ もってきてくれます[02:47]では、キーワード[Key Words]をきいてから、ぶんをリピートしてください。[02:51]1. [KW] そぼ、おかし、つくります→ そぼは (わたしに)よく おかしをつくってくれます。2. [KW]そふ、じてんしゃ、なおします→ そふは (わたしの)じてんしゃを なおしてくれます。3. [KW] ポーター、(わたしの)スーツケース、はこびます→ ポーターは スーツケースをはこんでくれます。4. [KW] あに、(わたしの)しゅくだい、てつだいます→ あには、いつもわたしのしゅくだいをてだってくれます。5. [KW] マリアさん、あかちゃんのしゃしん、みせました→ マリアさんは、あかちゃんのしゃしんをみせてくれました。6. [KW] ホテルのよやく、サイモンさん、しました→ ホテルのよやくは、サイモンさんがしてくれました。7. [KW] ピアノ、はは、おしえました→ ピアノは ははが おしえてくれました。Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

Podľa niekoho je to najzábavnejšie auto od BMW s relatívne nízkou cenou. Avšak v nami testovanej konfigurácii stojí toľko, čo väčší a jazdne excelentný elektromobil i4. Oplatí sa kúpiť?BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé (2025) patrí medzi najzaujímavejšie autá dneška - aspoň pohľadom konzervatívneho zákazníka, motoristu. Bavorák má kompaktné rozmery, nízky podvozok, klasický automobilový dizajn vpredu aj vzadu, k tomu výkonný štvorvalcový benzínový motor a silnú tendenciu dokazovať svoje športové schopnosti prepracovanou estetikou interiéru. Lenže, aj keď tak vyzerá, nie je to plnokrvné športové auto, o čom sa presvedčila aj infuencerka Smusiata, ktorá pre Autobazar.EU tento malý divoký bavorák otestovala. V podcaste, ktorý vydávame aj so sprievodným videom, Sára Juricová hovorí o svojej týždňovej skúsenosti s Erikom Strížom z inzertného portálu. BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé je rýchle, agilné a všestranné prémiové kupé, ktoré ponúka zábavu bez extrémnej náročnosti na šoféra. Medzi jeho silné stránky patrí výkonný 2,0-litrový preplňovaný motor s maximálnym výkonom 225 kW (306 k), pohon všetkých kolies xDrive, skvelé a bezpečné jazdné vlastnosti, ktoré zvládne aj menej skúsený vodič, a relatívne dobrá praktickosť pre každodenné použitie. Hoci nie je taký ostrý ako čistokrvné modely M, je to zábavné a svižné auto, ktoré je vhodné každodenný život.

Fredrik hat einen guten Job, eine wunderbare Familie und ein Haus in paradiesischer Lage. Doch dann begegnet Fredrik begegnet nachts einem seltsamen kleinen Mann. Er nennt sich Kwådd - und behauptet, unter der Treppe zu wohnen. Ein Troll? Eine Wahnvorstellung? Und warum geht Fredriks Frau immer mehr auf Distanz zu ihm? Von Marie Hermanson Mit Lutz Herkenrath, Alexander Geringas, Liv-Juliane Barine, Anton Kurth u.a. Übersetzung: Regine Elsässer Bearbeitung: Hilke Veth Regie: Daniela Kletzke NDR 2008 Podcast-Tipp: Die Wut der Wellen https://1.ard.de/diewutderwellen Von Marie Hermanson.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 09 October 2025, 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/EVNewsDaily MERCEDES EV SALES RETURN TO GROWTH https://evne.ws/4ogQtTX NEW INVESTMENT TO HELP MUNRO EV SCALE M‑SERIES PRODUCTION https://evne.ws/48mukyO NEW TESLA MODEL Y STANDARD TRIM MAY COME TO THE UK https://evne.ws/42SNysn HOW TESLA MODEL Y MATCHES UP AGAINST FORD MUSTANG MACH‑E https://evne.ws/4o36xIK NISSAN OFFERS ROGUE-BASED E-POWER TO RIVALS https://evne.ws/42w801W WEAVEGRID AND LG VENTURES PARTNER ON GRID-INTERACTIVE EVS https://evne.ws/4oaqa1l VOLVO Q3 SALES SEE RISING EV SHARE AMID FALLING DELIVERIES  https://evne.ws/42y7Irk EV INTEREST MAY STAY STABLE AFTER TAX CREDIT END https://evne.ws/4oa0Sk8 LEAPMOTOR B10 TO LAUNCH IN UK  https://evne.ws/47bTQ8N GERMANY'S GREEN LEADER CRITICISES MERZ ON EV POLICY https://evne.ws/46ZCLxu INSTAVOLT UK IS UPGRADING ITS CHARGERS  https://evne.ws/4o6q1Mr CROSS-PAVEMENT EV CHARGING NOW ALLOWED IN NORTHERN IRELAND https://evne.ws/4mR6sqt AMPERE CONFIRMS 40% EV COST CUT TARGET https://evne.ws/48hPyOh BMW LAUNCHES ELECTRIC STANDUP PADDLE BOARD https://evne.ws/4pZqQs7 Mercedes-Benz EV sales return to growth   Mercedes-Benz achieved a 9% year-on-year increase in Q3 2025 electric sales after six straight quarters of decline, thanks to strong CLA demand. Electric vans also surged nearly 96% year-over-year, positioning Mercedes for further EV momentum with new models coming next year.   Munro EV scales M‑Series production   Scottish automaker Munro EV is expanding its Glasgow plant with new funding to boost M‑Series all-terrain EV production and create up to 300 jobs. The investment supports plans to build up to 5,000 rugged electric vehicles annually and strengthen Scotland's return to vehicle manufacturing.   Tesla Model Y Standard trim for UK   Tesla's new Standard trim Model Y, recently launched in the US, could reach the UK by 2026 offering improved efficiency and a lower entry price. Starting near £44,000, the new version provides a smooth, efficient design update while keeping the range close to 365 miles WLTP.   Nissan e‑Power supply plans   Nissan plans to supply its Rogue-based hybrid using e‑Power technology to partners like Ford and Stellantis to expand electrified options. The move could boost production at its Tennessee plant and give other automakers an affordable route to add hybrid powertrains.   WeaveGrid and LG Ventures partnership   LG Ventures has invested in WeaveGrid to develop smarter, grid‑interactive EV charging solutions. The partnership combines LG's battery technology with WeaveGrid's AI software to optimize energy use and strengthen grid reliability as EV adoption grows.   Volvo Q3 EV share rises  Volvo's U.S. EV deliveries jumped 71% year-over-year in Q3 2025 even as total sales dipped 9%, driven by the EX30 and EX90 models. Electrified vehicles now make up a growing share of Volvo's lineup, underscoring its steady shift to full electrification.   EV demand remains solid post‑credit   A J.D. Power report finds U.S. EV interest holding steady even as federal tax credits phase out, suggesting stable long-term demand. Consumers increasingly cite improved choice, charging access and quality as the main reasons for considering electric vehicles.  Leapmotor B10 UK launch  Leapmotor debuts the B10 electric crossover in the UK from under £30,000, boosted by a manufacturer “Leap Grant.” With 270 miles of range, rapid 168 kW charging, and premium equipment, the B10 extends affordable EV options across 53 UK dealerships.   Greens criticise Merz EV stance   German Green leader Katharina Dröge criticised Chancellor Merz's call to abandon the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban, calling it damaging to industry progress. She urged stronger EV incentives, more charging infrastructure, and social leasing to keep Germany competitive in the global transition.   InstaVolt upgrading UK chargers   InstaVolt has begun nationwide upgrades replacing older 50 kW units with faster, more accessible 120 kW chargers. The new design shortens charge times and improves convenience, backed by renewable power and near‑perfect network reliability.   Cross‑pavement charging in Northern Ireland   Northern Ireland now allows residents without driveways to install cross‑pavement home charging channels for EVs. The scheme offers much cheaper charging than public points, helping hundreds of thousands access affordable home charging for the first time.   Ampere confirms 40% cost‑cut target   Renault's EV unit Ampere reaffirmed its goal to reduce EV costs by 40% by 2028 while reaching break-even in 2025. Success would strengthen Renault's competitiveness and make its next generation of electric models more affordable.   BMW electric paddle board  BMW and SipaBoards have launched an electric self‑inflating stand‑up paddle board featuring modular batteries and digital controls. Priced at €3,990, the innovative board combines quiet motorization, safety features, and app connectivity for water sports enthusiasts.

Episode Overview In this powerhouse episode that is originally streamed 7 months ago, John Kitchens, Jay Kinder, and Al Stasek dive deep into the future of real estate leadership, the evolution of brokerage models, and what the next 18 months will look like for the industry. From Keller Williams' latest strategic moves to the unstoppable rise of EXP Realty, the crew unpacks the business lessons, market realities, and leadership frameworks that define success in a rapidly changing market. This conversation isn't just about brokerage wars—it's about building a moat around your business, leading through uncertainty, and embracing innovation, data, and AI to stay relevant in the new era of real estate. What You'll Learn in This Episode The Future of Real Estate Leadership Why your moat—the defensibility of your business model—will determine survival in the next 18 months. How to think like a wartime CEO and lead through disruption. Why leadership loyalty, core values, and promoting from within build unbeatable organizations. Lessons from the Legacy Brands What Keller Williams' latest moves reveal about the state of traditional brokerages. Why culture kept KW alive—and why innovation is now leaving it behind. The pitfalls of the franchise model vs. the agility of cloud-based companies. The Rise of EXP Realty Why EXP's operational efficiency and same-day pay systems are redefining brokerage excellence. How EXP's value stack—EOS leadership training, luxury branding, and legal support—creates a true “business in a box” for agents. The next strategic move EXP is making (hint: it's about to cripple the competition). AI, Data, and the Consumer Shift The race between brokerages to own data + AI—and why that's where the real power lies. How AI will reshape not just agent operations but also the consumer buying and selling journey. Why the agents who learn to leverage AI now will dominate the next decade. Scaling, Systems, and the Right People How fast growth exposes weak talent—and why “ones and threes” matter for scaling. Why every CEO must master the cycle of clarity, constraint, and culture. What EXP's leadership lessons from Glen Sanford and Leo Pareja teach about visionary vs. wartime leadership. Resources & Mentions JohnKitchens.coach – Executive coaching for agents ready to lead like CEOs. HoneyBadgerNation.com – Community, training, and resources for top-performing agents. Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni The Ultimate Question 2.0 by Fred Reichheld The Theory of Constraints by Eliyahu Goldratt The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle   Final Takeaway The next era of real estate belongs to leaders—not just agents. Those who master adaptability, embrace AI, and lead with clarity and conviction will outlast every market shift. “The companies that win are the ones that keep adding value faster than anyone else.” - Jay Kinder Connect with Us: Instagram:  LinkedIn:  Facebook:    If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review. Stay tuned for more insights and strategies from the top minds. See you next time!

Fire doesn't play by Earth's rules once you leave gravity behind. In this deep dive with Professor Michael Gollner, we unpack what the recent experiments at the ISS called SoFIE-MIST taught us about solid fuel flammability in microgravity—how tiny ventilation, oxygen levels, and pressure shifts determine whether a flame spreads, stalls, or vanishes. The details are surprising: blue “bubble” flames, two distinct extinction points, and sustained burning at oxygen levels that would fail to ignite on Earth.We walk through the entire setup: PMMA rods chosen for clean, uniform burning; a compact wind tunnel inside the ISS hardware; ceramic heaters delivering 1–3 kW/m² to probe incipient behavior; and a control strategy that often lets the flame's own oxygen consumption carry the chamber gently to extinction. Along the way, you'll hear how constraints drive design—why rods beat flats, why halogen lamps didn't fly, how crew time is minimized with robotic runs—and how data is captured without weighing anything. Opposed-flow flame spread becomes a window into fundamentals: radiative preheating, thermal thickness, and the delicate balance between convective loss and feedback when buoyancy is gone.The implications stretch to future habitats and vehicles. As spaceflight moves toward longer missions and more commercial operators, safety will hinge on accurate flammability limits under low ventilation and non-Earth atmospheres. We connect the dots to normoxic choices, partial‑g research on the Moon and Mars, and the growing need for space fire engineering that's grounded in real data. If you care about spacecraft safety, materials selection, and the science behind early fire detection, this conversation is right for you.If you want to learn more, do it here:a brilliant article at the Berkeley websiteNASA Glenn website about the SoFIE programmeEpisode 75 with David Urban on spacecraft fire safetyQA session 5 - brainstorming martian habitat fire safetyCover image credit: NASA, Igniting a 12.7 mm sample at 21% oxygen under 100 kPa ambient pressure in microgravity. From article https://engineering.berkeley.edu/news/2024/12/nasa-funded-project-offers-new-insights-into-fire-behavior-in-space/----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 07 October 2025, 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/EVNewsDaily UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS https://evne.ws/46QfDBv TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL https://evne.ws/46WT3Hs TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE https://evne.ws/4mRi9gM EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST https://evne.ws/46Vqpqm FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE https://evne.ws/48NVMp9 AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025 https://evne.ws/48jHD30 CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE https://evne.ws/4nI8z1c BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT https://evne.ws/4q3L9VG DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP https://evne.ws/4hiK8oN SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4374rPM KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN https://evne.ws/48PS12r ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT https://evne.ws/3KBE8uY RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM https://evne.ws/4h1hacD UK EV SALES REACH RECORD LEVELS UK electric car registrations surged nearly 33% in September to 72,779 units, with over half of new vehicles electrified and the majority purchased by businesses or fleets. Government grants and incentives have widened adoption, and zero-emission vehicles now account for over 22% of new cars registered in 2025, while diesel registrations plummeted to historic lows. TESLA TEASES OCTOBER 7 MODEL Y REVEAL Tesla released a teaser for an October 7 Model Y reveal, sparking speculation over a more affordable variant intended to boost sales momentum and address product aging. The event is pivotal as Tesla faces pressure from competition and expiring federal incentives; analysts expect production ramp-up of the lower-cost Model Y in Q4. TESLA GERMANY SEPTEMBER SALES AND BYD SURGE In Germany, BEV registrations rose 31.9% year-over-year, but Tesla's numbers fell 9.4% in September and halved since January, while Chinese rival BYD saw registrations soar beyond twenty-fold for the month. The rise of competitors and market diversification are accelerating electrification, prompting legacy automakers to refresh offerings despite Tesla's updated Model Y achieving stronger results in other parts of Europe. EUROPE EV SALES RISE IN AUGUST European plug-in vehicle sales climbed 36% year-over-year in August to about 246,000 units, outpacing overall market growth and raising BEV share to 21%. Popular models like Tesla's Model Y, Skoda Elroq, and Model 3 contributed to momentum, reinforcing investment in charging infrastructure and fleet electrification. FRANCE SEPTEMBER EV MARKET UPDATE France saw 140,090 total registrations in September with plug-in vehicles making up 29% of sales, as BEVs and PHEVs increased their market share compared to last year. The Tesla Model Y led the month's results with its best French volume in two years, pointing to strengthening Q3 demand for electrification despite a slight year-to-date shortfall. AUDI US EV SALES SURGE Q3 2025 Audi's U.S. EV sales leaped 232% to 18,071 units in Q3 2025, with electrics making up 39% of the brand's quarterly volume as the Q6 e-tron outsold its ICE sibling Q5. The shift signals consumer preference for electric variants, but ongoing growth depends on scaled production, dealer readiness, and effective ownership economics. CADILLAC Q3 EV SALES SURGE Cadillac delivered 18,383 EVs in Q3—a record since 2013—boosted by expiring tax credits, with electric models chosen by 40% of buyers in the period. Q3 EV deliveries rose 154% year-over-year, though upcoming quarters will test Cadillac's ability to sustain the momentum. BMW AND STELLANTIS MATCH FEDERAL EV CREDIT BMW and Stellantis are offsetting the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit by applying equivalent discounts to eligible electric and plug‑in hybrid models. The offers, restricted to dealer inventory and requiring delivery by early November, are intended to prevent immediate price hikes and maintain sales amidst changing incentives. DACIA SPRING UPGRADED WITH MORE POWER AND LFP Dacia's upgraded Spring city car features new, more powerful motors and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that improves cost and safety while maintaining a WLTP range of 140 miles. The revised models, now quicker and more efficient, are priced from £15,000 to £17,000 and arrive early next year. SCANIA HIGH-FLOOR ELECTRIC COACH PLATFORM Scania has launched a high-floor battery-electric coach platform with up to 600 km range, supporting multiple body types and maintaining luggage space comparable to conventional coaches. The new platform comes with integrated smart charging services and aims to advance commercial vehicle electrification across Europe. KIA PV5: ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL VAN Kia's new PV5 electric van, built on a dedicated E-GMP.S platform, offers multiple body styles, battery options up to 258 miles, and fast DC charging of up to 150 kW. Integrated fleet management and warranty features support commercial use, with mass production underway in Korea. ILLINOIS EV FAST CHARGING: $15 FLAT Universal EV Chargers now provide flat-rate, $15-per-session DC fast charging across Illinois, eliminating time-based pricing and surprise surcharges. Drivers use CCS or NACS connectors, scan to start, and benefit from predictable costs with a growing statewide coverage. RIVIAN ADDS LIDAR TO AUTONOMY PLATFORM Rivian will incorporate LiDAR sensors into its next-generation vehicles to bolster their autonomy platform, reflecting industry trends as costs for the technology decrease. Recent hires and tech stack updates align with CEO RJ Scaringe's statements about Rivian's long-term focus on advanced driver-assistance systems.

Kyle Wiltjer, the Sniper, pulls up on Canada Hoops ! Kyle sits down with Matty to share his basketball story thus far. KW talks about his recent time with the SMNT for Canada Basketball at the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup and his season with Reyer Venezia in Italy as he starts another season as a pro. Kyle talks about growing up in Portland, Oregon, loving basketball from an early age as his Dad, SMNT Alumni and Olympian Greg Wiltjer, taught Kyle the game. Kyle tells us about improving his game and getting to the point where he knew he could complete with the best: which landed him at the University of Kentucky playing for Head Coach John Calipari. KW played at Kentucky for two seasons before transferring to Gonzaga University to play for another legendary Head Coach in Mark Few. Kyle speaks fondly of his time playing for the Zags especially alongside other fellow Canadian players. KW turns pro after his time at GU and talks about his NBA Draft process; which had Kyle signing with the Houston Rockets after going undrafted. Kyle reflects on his NBA time before he tells us about being a pro in Europe and the many memories he has collected playing overseas both on and off the floor. Kyle dives into his Canada Basketball moments with us as well. KW tells us what it means to him and his family to play for and represent Canada , why the commitment and sacrifice is an easy call for him and why he thinks Canada Basketball is really trending upwards and in a great spot. Kyle tells us who is he close with from Canada Basketball and then KW gives us his great Top 5 for Canada Basketball. Much love to Kyle Wiltjer for joining us on Canada Hoops !Hit us up on Twitter: @canadahoopspod @TheMattyIrelandHit us up on Instagram: @canadahoopspodcastEmail: canadahoopspodcast@gmail.comhttps://canadahoopspodcast.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/@canadahoopspodcast

In Episode 270 Gary has another mid-season episode where he invites a couple of guests on and they discuss topics of interest .In this episode we discuss:Charger blocking and what to do about itOverstay fees and whether they are good or badCharge point location and why poorly located chargepoints can be an issue.Guests this week include:Dr Euan McTurk is a Consultant Battery Electrochemist who has been working on - and driving - electric vehicles since 2009. Having worked on next-generation cell chemistries at the University of Oxford, developed ways to study how electric vehicle cells fail and how to stop them failing (at WMG, University of Warwick) and built up a state-of-the-art 200 kW battery test facility in Edinburgh, Euan founded Plug Life Consulting, which provides technical, strategic and public outreach services to projects involving battery electrochemistry, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and charging infrastructure. Euan is also the creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel on batteries and EVs that explains complex electrochemistry in a way that anyone can understand, and busts common myths and misconceptions about electric vehicles.Euan's WebsiteEuan on YouTubeLaura Hustwick-Wilkes is the operations manager at fleet roaming provider Paua.http://paua.com This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging.Links in the show notes:Solar overtakes gas to become Hungary's second-largest electricity source - Our World in Data - Cool ThingEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2025 Gary Comerford Support me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusings The Books:'So, you've gone electric?' on Amazon : https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q5JVF1X'So, you've gone renewable?' on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3LXvIckSocial Media:EVMusings: Twitter https://twitter.com/MusingsEvInstagram: @EVmusingsOctopus Energy referral code (Click this link to get started) https://share.octopus.energy/neat-star-460Upgrade to smarter EV driving with a free week's trial of Zapmap Premium, find out more here https://evmusings.com/zapmap-premium

In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, Nick and Steven sit down with Ev Foster, Regional Partner for Keller Williams Scotland. Ev shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mother of four to leading the growth of Keller Williams into a nationwide estate agency brand.After facing financial struggles following a divorce, Ev explored franchising and traditional estate agency work before discovering the Keller Williams model. She explains how the self-employed agent model empowers individuals, provides flexibility, and delivers a more personal service to clients compared to the traditional estate agency model she believes is “broken.”

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 03 October 2025, 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/EVNewsDaily TESLA OPENS MODEL Y PERFORMANCE US ORDERS Tesla opened US orders for the refreshed Model Y Performance just ahead of the federal EV tax credit deadline, with deliveries set for December 2025 and a price that includes complimentary options such as premium colors, a tow hitch, and lifetime Premium Connectivity. This enhanced value package aims to justify the price premium and offers buyers a feature-rich, high-performance electric SUV. POLESTAR 3 GETS BIG UPGRADES FOR 2026 The 2026 Polestar 3 sees a major upgrade with an 800V electrical system, boosting charging speeds to 350 kW and improving overall efficiency by 6%. These enhancements, paired with a powerful new rear motor and a top-tier NVIDIA central computer, are available to all existing customers via retrofit, ensuring the brand's flagship SUV delivers cutting-edge EV technology. NISSAN PAUSES U.S. EV PRODUCTION PLANS Nissan is reallocating its US production focus after pausing plans for local EV assembly, directing efforts towards hybrid SUVs that suit current market trends. The company remains committed to EVs by continuing Leaf sales from Japan and considering US hybrid production while monitoring future demand. MODEL Y PERFORMANCE TO ENABLE BIDIRECTIONAL CHARGING The new Tesla Model Y Performance will support bidirectional charging, adding both vehicle-to-load and vehicle-to-home capabilities through a future software update. This practical feature gives owners reliable backup power and portable electricity, further enhancing the Model Y's appeal as a versatile family EV. TESLA RAISES U.S. LEASE PRICES AFTER TAX CREDIT ENDS Tesla raised US lease prices for all models following the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, and industry analysts predict sales may slow with the reduced affordability. Despite market shifts, Tesla's purchase prices remain steady, and the company continues to lead in EV innovation and technology. TESLA CHINA DELIVERIES CONTINUE TO DECLINE Tesla's deliveries in China have dipped despite pricing incentives and the introduction of new models, but global Q3 deliveries were strong, supported by robust demand in the US. The company remains agile in responding to regional trends, maintaining competitiveness with regular product updates and market-specific offerings. NORWAY EVS 98.3% OF SEPTEMBER REGISTRATIONS Norway reached a new milestone in September, with EVs accounting for 98.3% of all new car registrations, reflecting strong government policy and consumer enthusiasm. Tesla saw standout growth, recording its highest monthly sales in over two years and helping Norway further its world-leading electrification efforts. NEXTSTAR ENERGY FINISHES $5B WINDSOR BATTERY PLANT NextStar Energy, a Stellantis and LG joint venture, has completed Canada's largest battery plant in Windsor, capable of supplying 450,000 EVs annually and supporting more than 2,500 jobs. The factory is fully approved for safe operation and will play a pivotal role in North America's transition to electric vehicles. FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDIES OUTSTRIP EV TAX CREDIT Analysis shows that while the US federal EV tax credit has ended, fossil fuels still receive hundreds of billions in government support annually, far outstripping historical EV subsidies. This context highlights the ongoing need for policy equity as the market shifts toward cleaner transportation solutions. AFFORDABLE CLEAN CARS COALITION GROWS TO 13 GOVERNORS The Affordable Clean Cars Coalition has grown to 13 state governors united in expanding access to cost-effective EVs and supporting domestic automakers. The group's collaboration focuses on lowering barriers for consumers and maintaining state authority under the Clean Air Act to accelerate vehicle electrification. RIVIAN SHARES R2 WATER-FORDING DURABILITY TEST AS PRODUCTION NEARS Rivian demonstrated the resilience of its upcoming R2 SUV with a successful water-fording test, underscoring its capability before production starts in 2026. These rigorous trials ensure the vehicle meets high durability standards, aiming for a base price around $45,000. 4SB MOBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE SWAPPABLE EV BATTERIES 4SB Mobility will showcase swappable battery technology at Fleet & Mobility Live, giving UK fleet operators a hands-on look at how rapid swaps—completed in as little as two minutes—can enhance EV usability. The system can even retrofit existing EVs, improving range flexibility and future-proofing fleet investments. ARCHER MIDNIGHT eVTOL REACHES 7,000-FOOT ALTITUDE Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL achieved a 7,000-foot altitude in testing, successfully demonstrating its power and potential for urban mobility solutions. The milestone is a positive development toward eventual FAA certification, with the aircraft now tested at speeds exceeding 150 mph and distances over 50 miles.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 02 October 2025, 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/EVNewsDaily PORSCHE CAYENNE EV INTERIOR TEASED IN FIRST LOOK https://evne.ws/4mMkzxs GENESIS GV60 MAGMA TEASER IS A SPOILER ALERT https://evne.ws/474tt4C SOUTH KOREA EYES 2035 NEW-VEHICLE FUEL BAN https://evne.ws/48tuG6T 2027 CHEVY BOLT EV SPOTTED UNCAMOUFLAGED  https://evne.ws/48bKI51 HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 XRT TRIM SPOTTED https://evne.ws/4nw68i1 LEAPMOTOR B10 LAUNCHING IN AUSTRALIA https://evne.ws/46PBSaS ALPINE A290 RALLY TROPHY SERIES DETAILS ANNOUNCED https://evne.ws/4mKJ6mq GERMAN HIGH COURT VOIDS VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT https://evne.ws/4mDh6Rv GERMANY BLOCKS CYBERTRUCK IMPORT AND REGISTRATION https://evne.ws/4pOv063 SKODA ENYAQ SE L 85 GIVES BRAND A LONG-RANGE EV ELIGIBLE FOR UK INCENTIVES https://evne.ws/48aohgH 15 STATES MAINTAIN EV INCENTIVES AFTER FEDERAL CREDIT ENDS https://evne.ws/42ncJmu ELECTRIC CABIN CRUISER TOUR IN NORWAY https://evne.ws/4gRa1M5 TOYOTA JUST SOLD ONLY 18 EVs IN JAPAN https://evne.ws/4nEvgDy PORSCHE CAYENNE EV INTERIOR TEASED IN FIRST LOOK Porsche revealed the Cayenne Electric's advanced interior design, featuring a driver-focused curved display, optional passenger screen, and innovative "Ferry Pad" palm rest that makes touchscreen use more comfortable and precise. The cabin combines premium features like configurable mood modes, ambient lighting that communicates charging status, and power-adjustable rear seats with a smart blend of physical controls and digital technology. GENESIS GV60 MAGMA TEASER IS A SPOILER ALERT Genesis confirmed the high-performance GV60 Magma will debut by year's end, showcasing an aggressive rear spoiler design following extensive testing across three continents. This launch marks the exciting introduction of Genesis's Magma performance sub-brand, positioning the marque to compete directly with established performance divisions from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. SOUTH KOREA EYES 2035 NEW-VEHICLE FUEL BAN South Korea is evaluating ambitious emissions reduction pathways that could see zero-emission vehicles reach 35% of all road vehicles by 2035, demonstrating strong climate leadership. The Ministry of Environment's proposal aligns with the Paris Agreement and would accelerate the nation's transition to clean transportation, building on the 850,000 ZEVs already on Korean roads. 2027 CHEVY BOLT EV SPOTTED UNCAMOUFLAGED The redesigned 2027 Chevy Bolt EV was captured in production-ready form, showcasing fresh styling with a modern lighting signature and integrated NACS charging port for seamless Tesla Supercharger access. Production is set to begin later this year at GM's Kansas facility, bringing back an affordable EV nameplate with updated technology and enhanced charging compatibility. HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 XRT TRIM SPOTTED Hyundai is expanding the IONIQ 9 lineup with an adventure-ready XRT variant featuring all-terrain tires, lifted suspension, and rugged styling that brings electric capability to off-road enthusiasts. Following the successful IONIQ 5 XRT formula, this new trim will offer enhanced capability while maintaining the IONIQ 9's impressive 335-mile range and three-row versatility. LEAPMOTOR B10 LAUNCHING IN AUSTRALIA Leapmotor is bringing exceptional EV value to Australia with the B10 compact SUV starting at just $38,990, making it the country's most affordable electric SUV. The lineup offers impressive specs including up to 516 km range, rapid 168 kW DC charging, and modern features at breakthrough pricing that makes EV ownership accessible to more buyers. ALPINE A290 RALLY TROPHY SERIES DETAILS ANNOUNCED Alpine is launching an exciting electric rally competition featuring the A290 Rallye, with comprehensive support including charging solutions, technical assistance, and a generous €236,000 annual prize pool starting in 2026. The innovative series connects competitors with Alpine's retail network while demonstrating electric performance in motorsport and offering pathways for both national and regional competitors. GERMAN HIGH COURT VOIDS VOLKSWAGEN SETTLEMENT A German court ruling requires Volkswagen to revisit shareholder approval processes for a 2021 diesel scandal settlement, emphasizing corporate transparency and governance standards. Volkswagen remains committed to reaching a similar resolution and has stated the reasons for the original agreement still apply as proceedings continue. GERMANY BLOCKS CYBERTRUCK IMPORT AND REGISTRATION German authorities determined the Tesla Cybertruck does not meet EU type-approval standards, demonstrating rigorous safety enforcement that protects pedestrians and vulnerable road users. The decision reinforces Europe's commitment to comprehensive vehicle safety regulations and ensures all vehicles on EU roads meet established protection standards. SKODA ENYAQ SE L 85 GIVES BRAND A LONG-RANGE EV ELIGIBLE FOR UK INCENTIVES Skoda introduced the Enyaq SE L 85 with an impressive 359-mile range while qualifying for the UK's Electric Car Grant, making long-range electric driving more affordable. Priced at £41,980 before incentives, the model combines excellent range with rapid 135 kW charging and comprehensive standard equipment including advanced driver assistance features. 15 STATES MAINTAIN EV INCENTIVES AFTER FEDERAL CREDIT ENDS Fifteen U.S. states are continuing their commitment to electric vehicle adoption by maintaining tax credits and rebates that help offset EV costs for residents. These state programs prioritize accessibility for low- and moderate-income households and often include support for home charging installation, ensuring the transition to clean transportation continues nationwide. ELECTRIC CABIN CRUISER TOUR IN NORWAY A comprehensive 16-day, 203-nautical-mile journey aboard a fully electric cabin cruiser in Norway successfully demonstrated the viability and practicality of battery-powered recreational boating. The Greenline yacht featured dual 40 kWh BMW batteries, reliable charging infrastructure throughout the region, and comfortable cruising capability that proves electric propulsion works beautifully for leisure boating. TOYOTA SELLS ONLY 18 EVs IN JAPAN IN AUGUST Toyota's global vehicle sales remain strong with a 6.2% increase year-to-date, and the company's overall electrified vehicle portfolio in Japan grew 8.8% thanks to robust hybrid and plug-in hybrid adoption. The company sold over 617,000 electrified vehicles in Japan through August, demonstrating continued leadership in multiple powertrain technologies.

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 01 October 2025, 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/EVNewsDaily THE US FEDERAL $7,500 EV TAX CREDIT EXPIRES http://bit.ly/48HI2w6 FORD, GM PRESERVE $7,500 EV LEASE CREDIT https://bit.ly/3IqUPsp TOGG LAUNCHES T10X AND T10F IN GERMANY http://bit.ly/4mI4msU POLESTAR 2 WILL RETURN AS A NEW MODEL http://bit.ly/46K7QoL BYD QIN L LAUNCHES IN MALAYSIA AS SEAL 6 http://bit.ly/4mQH44d ILLINOIS LAUNCHES FOURTH $4,000 EV REBATE ROUND http://bit.ly/4pRTqf7 TESLA LAUNCHES FIRST V4 500 KW SUPERCHARGER http://bit.ly/4gU15FR LOS ANGELES TO DEPLOY 500 ZERO-EMISSIONS BUSES http://cbsn.ws/4gRuz7a FORD CEO CLAIMS CHINESE AUTOMAKERS GET ‘HUGE SUBSIDIES' http://bit.ly/3KtPHEs CIRCLE K OPENS FIRST 1MW TRUCK CHARGER IN SWEDEN http://bit.ly/3Koynkf PATENT IMAGE SHOWS POSSIBLE VOLVO EM90 PLUG-IN HYBRID http://bit.ly/3VHzLAP TESLA ROADSTER RESERVATIONS REFUNDS APPEAR DIFFICULT TO REQUEST http://bit.ly/3VHzFcr LUCID AIR SAPPHIRE ACHIEVES RECORD ACCELERATION http://bit.ly/3VIjuM3     THE US FEDERAL $7,500 EV TAX CREDIT EXPIRES   Despite the expiry of the federal $7,500 EV tax credit, automakers are proactively recalibrating strategies, including enhanced incentives and leasing deals, to cushion the transition for buyers. The industry is staying committed to electric futures, leveraging lessons from history to maintain long-term progress and adapt quickly to emerging market conditions.   FORD, GM PRESERVE $7,500 EV LEASE CREDIT   Ford and GM have devised innovative leasing programs that extend the $7,500 federal incentive to customers beyond the program's expiration, ensuring buyers continue to benefit from substantial savings. These initiatives show the brands' flexibility and customer focus, with Ford confirming incentives available through the end of 2025 while other manufacturers may soon follow suit.   TOGG LAUNCHES T10X AND T10F IN GERMANY   Togg makes a strong debut in Germany, introducing two competitively priced electric models with advanced features, robust battery ranges, and five-star safety ratings. The brand is well-positioned for rapid growth, drawing interest from Germany's large Turkish diaspora and planning expansion to France and Italy.   POLESTAR 2 WILL RETURN AS A NEW MODEL   Polestar is reinventing its core model with a next-generation Polestar 2, building on a successful legacy and keeping loyal customers engaged through fresh updates. This move, alongside the upcoming Polestar 7 SUV, demonstrates Polestar's commitment to mainstream appeal and a sustainable global strategy.   BYD QIN L LAUNCHES IN MALAYSIA AS SEAL 6   BYD's launch of the Seal 6 EV in Malaysia offers advanced technology, generous driving range, and comprehensive driver safety features at an accessible price. With ongoing software improvements and strategic exports, BYD is making high-quality electric mobility more attainable across new markets.   ILLINOIS LAUNCHES FOURTH $4,000 EV REBATE ROUND   Illinois is continuing its successful support of EV adoption by launching a fourth round of rebates, with enhanced incentives for low-income residents and broad eligibility for electric cars and motorcycles. The program's consistent growth demonstrates strong state commitment to green transportation and accessibility for all.   TESLA LAUNCHES FIRST V4 500 KW SUPERCHARGER   Tesla's new V4 Supercharger in California sets a benchmark for fast charging technology, offering up to 500 kW per stall and speeds that benefit the latest high-voltage vehicles. Non-Tesla EVs are expected to gain access soon, expanding premium ultra-fast charging to a broader customer base.   LOS ANGELES TO DEPLOY 500 ZERO-EMISSIONS BUSES   Los Angeles is repurposing 500 zero-emission school buses for the 2028 Olympics, ensuring convenient, sustainable transit to most venues while showcasing innovative fleet logistics and energy resilience. These buses will also support backup power and grid services, underscoring the city's commitment to clean mobility and infrastructure.   FORD CEO CLAIMS CHINESE AUTOMAKERS GET ‘HUGE SUBSIDIES'   Ford's CEO highlights how Chinese manufacturers, backed by substantial state support, drive global innovation and affordability in the EV sector. The influx of new players and technologies is helping accelerate industry progress worldwide and expanding consumer choice.   CIRCLE K OPENS FIRST 1MW TRUCK CHARGER IN SWEDEN   Circle K inaugurates Sweden's first megawatt truck charger, greatly enhancing fast-charging options for heavy vehicles and reinforcing its leadership in Scandinavian ultra-fast charging. The expanding network benefits both heavy and light vehicles, supporting sustainable commercial transport across the region.   PATENT IMAGE SHOWS POSSIBLE VOLVO EM90 PLUG-IN HYBRID   Patent filings for the Volvo EM90 hint at a possible plug-in hybrid variant, suggesting Volvo's ongoing exploration of flexible powertrain options for global markets. Future updates for the U.S. could bring new electrified models as Volvo invests in hybrid technology at its American facility.   TESLA ROADSTER RESERVATIONS REFUNDS APPEAR DIFFICULT TO REQUEST   Tesla refunding Roadster deposits after years showcases the company's policy to honor commitments, with customers remaining hopeful for an upcoming reveal and a vehicle that promises breakthrough performance. The anticipation for future Roadster developments keeps excitement high as Tesla aims for “the most impressive product demo of all time” by the end of 2025.   LUCID AIR SAPPHIRE ACHIEVES RECORD ACCELERATION   The Lucid Air Sapphire set a new benchmark in electric performance, achieving a record 0–60 mph time and quarter-mile acceleration with its powerful three-motor setup and specialized tires. This accomplishment solidifies Lucid's status among the world's fastest production cars, demonstrating the extraordinary capability of modern EVs.

Send us a textWelcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 240- (20 September 2025) Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. It will be called  “2025 Edition – America's 200 Strongest High Dividend Stocks – Analyzed and Scored”. It is being written for investors who fear making investing in individual stocks because they fear losing the savings,  they may have spent a lifetime accumulating.Ian's books always show investors  an easy, safe way to pick financially strong companies who pay high dividends . Stocks that can provide a generous, reliable, growing income while also increasing the value of their portfolio. Unlike mutual funds and other investment vehicles where investors have no control over their investment, self-directed investors who create a manageable portfolio of 20 stocks from the 200 analyzed and scored stocks will know exactly what they are  invested in and why they chose each stock for their portfolio. Ian is inviting those wanting to gain self-confidence in self directed investing to follow along in his podcasts over the next few months as he scores and analyzes a sampling of financially strong, high dividend stocks from his new book. You may want to refer to the written transcript that accompanies each podcast. Today he is scoring, comparing and analyzing; (1) Karat Packaging Inc  (stock symbol - KRT) (2) Kennedy Wilson Holdings Inc (stock symbol - KW )(3) Kenon Holdings Ltd ( stock symbol - KEN)For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www.informus.ca or  listen to the previous 237 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you. Ian Duncan MacDonald Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,President of Informus Inc 2 Vista Humber Drive Toronto, Ontario Canada, M9P 3R7 Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994 New York Telephone - 929-800-2397 imacd@informus.ca

High Performance trifft Elektromobilität. Im Gespräch mit Patrick Lang erzählt Oliver Wiech, Chief Engineer der AMG EA Plattform, wie AMG die Zukunft der Performance definiert. Von Rekordfahrten in Nardò über revolutionäre Batterietechnologie bis hin zu Axialflussmotoren – die Episode bietet exklusive Einblicke in die Entwicklung der elektrischen Zukunft bei Mercedes-AMG. Ob Lade-Performance mit 850 kW, Sound-Erlebnisse, die Gänsehaut erzeugen, oder die Frage, wie sich High Performance im Kontext der E-Mobilität als Business Case entwickelt – hier erfahrt ihr alles über die spannendste Seite elektrischer Performance.

Smallsats have defined the last decade of space, but their limitations are clear: low power, limited throughput, and fragile unit economics. K2 Space is betting on the opposite. The company is building mega class and giga class satellites, platforms measured in tons rather than kilograms, that deliver unprecedented power, capacity, and resilience. By vertically integrating 80 percent of their systems in house, K2 is cutting costs by an order of magnitude and making industrial scale spacecraft a reality.On this episode of Valley of Depth, we're joined by Neel Kunjur, cofounder and CTO of K2 Space. Neel traces the journey from early Slack messages about the promise of MEO to a 160 person team building the largest commercial satellites ever attempted. He shares how K2 has reimagined subsystems like reaction wheels, high voltage power, and 20 kW propulsion to unlock entirely new mission architectures in MEO, GEO, and beyond. We also discuss:Why MEO is such an underexplored orbital regimeThe engineering breakthroughs behind large reaction wheels and high voltage power systemsHow stackable satellites change constellation designThe long term vision for space infrastructure, from in space compute to energy harvesting…and more.  • Chapters •00:00 – Intro00:56 – What's happened in the past two years since K2 has been on the pod02:13 – The thesis behind K203:51 – What does Neel mean by aperture?04:40 – Why do satellites need to grow in size and power?06:59 – The rise in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) chatter08:49 – Why did Neel leave SpaceX and start K2 with his brother?12:04 – Building K2 for a post Starship world14:10 – Current and future K2 offerings15:32 – 20 Kilowatts vs a small LEO satellite17:10 – Giga-scale satellite18:40 – How K2 is able to deliver $15m satellite21:13 – K2's innovations so far23:01 – Engineering problems that larger satellite builders have to worry about25:08 – K2's propulsion solution to get MEO28:11 – Engineering for Starship's current MEO blindspot29:18 – Neel's prediction on Starship's refueling rollout30:14 – Innovation through simplicity33:24 – How is K2 hiring the talent for their niche challenges35:52 – How big is K2's team today36:43 – Key takeaways from K2's first mission38:22 – Mission Gravitas39:59 – Orbit race40:39 – Mission Gravitas: Commercial or DoD?41:33 – K2's scaling plans43:03 – Customized vs standardized45:17 – Overspec'd by design45:40 – Will K2's success spur more competition?47:23 – Will satellites become robust, industrial hardware?48:48 – What's enabled by these large platforms?51:01 – The paradigm shift happening in engineering for space52:42 – Will SpaceX own LEO?55:05 – The name and branding behind K2 • Show notes •K2's website — http://www.k2space.com/K2's socials — https://x.com/K2SpaceCoMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspaceIgnition's socials — https://twitter.com/ignitionnuclear /  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ignition-nuclear/Tectonic's socials  — https://twitter.com/tectonicdefense / https://www.linkedin.com/company/tectonicdefense/Valley of Depth archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/ • About us •Valley of Depth is a podcast about the technologies that matter — and the people building them. Brought to you by Arkaea Media, the team behind Payload (space), Ignition (nuclear energy), and Tectonic (defense tech), this show goes beyond headlines and hype. We talk to founders, investors, government officials, and military leaders shaping the future of national security and deep tech. From breakthrough science to strategic policy, we dive into the high-stakes decisions behind the world's hardest technologies.Payload: www.payloadspace.comIgnition: www.ignition-news.comTectonic: www.tectonicdefense.com

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague is joined by John Weaver (Commercial Solar Guy) and Evan Upshur (CPS America) for a roundup of the latest solar, storage, and clean energy news. Fresh from the solar industry's biggest trade show, RE+ Las Vegas, they dive deep into the latest innovations, project updates, and market trends shaping the clean energy landscape. From agrivoltaics breakthroughs to the rise of robotics in solar, this episode covers the technologies driving the industry forward while addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead.Episode HighlightsRE+ Vegas Recap: The trade show has grown so massive that walking the entire floor is no longer possible in three daysChint Power Systems Unveils New Tech: Launch of 100kW string inverter and CNI battery system at RE+ VegasSolar-Over-Canals Project: California's Turlock Irrigation District celebrates the state's first solar over canals pilot project with clear span design (Link)Agrivoltaics Innovation: Mushroom cultivation under solar panels demonstrates shade-loving crops thriving in agrivoltaic systems (LinkedIn)Massachusetts SMART Program Success: Commercial solar project achieves 3:1 DC to AC ratio with planned 1.8 megawatt hour battery storageSolar Price Projections Study: Research reveals solar costs dropped 27 years ahead of expert predictions, now at $500 per kW globally (PV Magazine)Meyer Burger Financial Crisis: Premium solar panel manufacturer faces bankruptcy despite quality products and clean sourcing (PV Tech)Vermont Balcony Solar Legislation: State lawmakers plan to consider 1.2kW plug-in solar systems following Utah's lead (VT Digger) 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.com Corporate 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

In this episode of the Profit Share Podcast, Pres McKissack takes the mic solo while Linda and Jim enjoy a trip through France. With the real estate industry facing challenging times from lawsuits and higher interest rates to affordability struggles and and slower sales, Pres leans into the theme that tough times don't break leaders, they forge them.Drawing from Keller Williams history, powerful personal stories, and timeless leadership lessons, Pres unpacks four key traits that strong leaders cultivate in difficult seasons:Get Real – Embrace truth and face reality head-on.Gain Clarity – Focus on what matters most and cut through the noise.Be Resourceful – Turn limitations into opportunities.Illuminate the Path – Cast vision, provide hope, and light the way forward.This inspiring episode reminds agents, market center leaders, and anyone navigating uncertainty that the way we lead today defines the success of tomorrow. LET'S CONNECT:Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KWProfitShareMastery/?sub_confirmation=1Join the Masterclass: https://www.profitsharemastery.comGet a Profit Share Site: https://www.profitsharesites.comCONNECT WITH LINDA MCKISSACK:Linda's Website: https://www.lindamckissack.comLinda's Facebook: https://facebook.com/mckissacklindaLinda's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckissacklinda/

In this episode, we talk with Rob Creighton, founder and CEO of Windlift, a deep tech company developing airborne wind energy systems and tethered flight platforms that can both generate power and serve as elevated sensing platforms for defense and commercial applications.Windlift's core platform is a tethered winged UAV—a cross between a quadrotor and a high-lift airfoil—that can autonomously fly patterns to extract energy from wind, delivering power to the ground via tether. Their current small demonstrator (about 25 lbs) can supply 1–3 kW (enough for a household in windy regions), while planned systems around a 40-foot wingspan aim to produce around 75 kW—all container-portable for microgrid and remote deployments. With over $24 million in support from the U.S. Department of Defense, Windlift has built a capability that extends beyond energy: tethered, stable, high-altitude platforms for communications, radar, and maritime sensing (e.g., towed behind ships to detect piracy or drone threats at ranges of 40–50 miles).Underlying their hardware is a software-first approach: Windlift develops its systems using autonomously directed synthetic evolution (AI-guided design optimization) and high-fidelity physics—allowing rapid iteration, mission-specific tailoring, and steep cost-down potential as systems mature.Defense is the first go-to-market, where mobility, weight, and autonomy matter. But commercial energy applications, especially remote microgrids, islands, and areas with wind/solar complementarity, present significant medium-term opportunity. Looking ahead, Windlift believes its technology can reach cost-competitive or lower-cost wind power within 3–5 years—with the right capital and execution.

[✐3.Moderato] Volitional Form “I'm thinking of telling the truth.”[00:08]Hi everyone, good morning, good day, good evening. Today, we will learn the volitional form. Let's start from the basics.Repeat after me[00:21]1. go: masu form → volitional form2. sit3. drink4. call, invite5. go back, go home6. meet7. eat8. see, watch, look9. do10. come[01:32]Now, make a sentence as follows.For example,Let's buy a personal computer in Akihabara. [Masu style]→ Let's buy a personal computer in Akihabara. [Plain style]Ready?[01:45]1. Let's go tomorrow. [Masu style] → [Plain style]2. Let's sit here.3. Let's drink this sake.4. Let's call an ambulance.5. Let's go home soon.6. Let's meet again.7. Let's eat supper at home.8. Let's watch a Japanese film.9. Let's clean the toilet.10. Let's come to this restaurant to eat again.[04:16]Next, let's make a sentence with “〜to omoimasu” after listen to the key words [KW].[01:25]For example,[KW] internet/online, buy, think→ I think I will buy it online.OK?[01:37]1. [KW] supermarket, stop by, go home, think→ I think I will stop by the supermarket and then go home.((tachi)yorimasu = stop by, pop in)2. [KW] back seat, sit, think→ I think I'm going to sit in the back seat.3. [KW] go home, medicine, take, think→ I think, when I get home, I'll take medicine.4. [KW] graduation, parents, invite, think→ I think I will invite my parents to the graduation ceremony.(yobimasu : here means = invite, ask to come)=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*= 「しんじつを はなそうと おもっています。」[00:08]みなさん、おはようございます、こんにちは、こんばんは。きょうはVolitional Formをべんきょうします。さっそく、きほんから はじめましょう。Repeat after me[00:21]1. いきます → いこう[volitional form]2. すわります → すわろう3. のみます → のもう4. よびます → よぼう5. かえります → かえろう6. あいます → あおう7. たべます → たべよう8. みます→ みよう9. します→ しよう10. きます→ こよう[01:32]では、つぎのようにぶんつくってください。たとえば、あきはばらで パソコンを かいましょう。[Masu style]→ あきはばらで、パソコンをかおう。[Plain style]いいですか。[01:45]1. あした、いきましょう。[Masu style]→ あした、いこう。[Plain style]2. ここに すわりましょう。→ ここに すわろう。3. このおさけを のみましょう。→このおさけを のもう。4. きゅうきゅうしゃを よびましょう。→ きゅうきゅうしゃを よぼう。5. そろそろ、かえりましょう。→ そろそろ かえろう。6. また、あいましょう。→ また、あおう。7. うちで ゆうはんを たべましょう。→ うちで ゆうはんを たべよう。8. にほんのえいがをみましょう。→ にほんのえいがをみよう。9. トイレをそうじしましょう。→ トイレをそうじをしよう。10. また、このレストランに たべにきましょう。→ また このレストランに たべに こよう。[04:16]つぎは、まずキーワード[KW]をきいてから、「〜とおもいます」のぶんをつくろう！[01:25]たとえば、[KW] ネット、かいます、おもいます→ ネットで、かおうと おもいます。いいですか。[01:37]1. [KW] スーパー、よります、かえります、おもいます→ スーパーによってから かえろうと おもいます。((たち)よります = stop by、pop in)2. [KW] うしろのせき、すわります、おもいます→ うしろのせきに すわろうと おもいます。3. [KW]うちに かえります、くすり、のみます、おもいます→ うちにかえったら、くすりをのもうと おもいます。4. [KW]そつぎょうしき、りょうしん、よびます、おもいます→ そつぎょうしきに、りょうしんをよぼうと おもいます。(よびます: here means = invite, ask to come)Support the show=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=Need more translation & transcript? Become a patron: More episodes with full translation and Japanese transcripts. Members-only podcast feed for your smartphone app. Japanese Swotter on PatreonNote: English translations might sound occasionally unnatural as English, as I try to preserve the structure and essence of the original Japanese.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1137: VinFast leans into a dealer-driven strategy while VW puts the brakes on ID.4 production despite rock-bottom lease pricing. Meanwhile, Porsche unveils a slick wireless charger for its next-gen Cayenne EV.Show Notes with links:Despite reporting a larger Q2 loss, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is still betting on a traditional dealership model to accelerate growth and cut costs. The shift marks a major pivot from its direct-to-consumer roots.Q2 net loss hit $812M, up 15% from Q1, as VinFast ramps global marketing and R&D.Revenue rose 91.6% YoY to $663M, with vehicle deliveries jumping 172% to 35,837 units.Founder Pham Nhat Vuong pledged $1.5B to support expansion and R&D as the company moves away from company-owned showrooms to a lighter, franchised dealership model.“We stick to our goal this year and are flexible with our market approach amid (the) changing global situation,” said Chairperson Thuy Le.Despite offering the most affordable EV lease in the U.S., Volkswagen is pausing ID.4 production in Chattanooga as consumer demand continues to drop.Production will stop in late October, affecting 160 workers who will be furloughed with 80% pay and full benefits.ID.4 sales dropped 65% in Q2, down to 1,992 units, compared to 5,665 in the same quarter last year.Loss of federal EV tax credit and increased competition from Hyundai and GM have hurt demand.Volkswagen has dropped lease pricing to $129/month, but discounts haven't reversed the trend.A company spokesperson called the pause a “market-driven decision” with no set restart date.Forget cables—Porsche's new wireless charging pad for the upcoming Cayenne EV brings smartphone-style convenience to your driveway, with high-tech safety features and surprisingly strong performance.The 11-kW wireless charger pad delivers overnight charging speeds, matching typical Level 2 plug-in options.The system activates automatically when a compatible vehicle parks over the pad, eliminating the need to plug in.Pad is air-cooled; vehicle-mounted plate is liquid-cooled and must be pre-wired at the factory.Built-in radar pauses charging if it detects pets or metal objects, adding a layer of safety to home charging.U.S. pricing is still pending, but the full system—including vehicle integration—is expected to cost around $9,500 based on European estimates.0:00 Intro with Kyle Mountsier and Michael Cirillo0:52 The ebbs and flows of mainstream news1:54 Announcements2:54 Vinfast Announces $812M Q2 Loss5:46 VW To Pause US ID.4 Production9:12 Porsche To Offer Wireless ChargingJoin 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 episode, we speak with Val Miftakhov, CEO and founder of ZeroAvia, who shares how the clean propulsion systems company is championing hydrogen-electric engines that could transform commercial aviation.Miftakhov discusses:ZeroAvia's vertical integration strategy for developing in-house fuel cells, power electronics, and motors.The company's global expansion with Centres of Excellence in Seattle for electric propulsion systems, Kemble for aircraft integration, and the newly announced Glasgow facility for hydrogen fuel cells.Major commercial traction with 3,000 engines ordered worth $10 billion and another 5,000 in the pipeline, representing up to 8% of the global commercial engine market, with customers including American Airlines and backing from Airbus as lead investor.The certification milestone of achieving G1 approval from the FAA for their 600-kilowatt engine, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2027 for 10-20 seat aircraft, followed by larger regional aircraft in the early 2030s.ZeroAvia's liquid hydrogen developments for longer-range aircraft, including plans to eliminate contrail formation by condensing water vapour at altitude and releasing it as ice below the typical contrail formation zone.Miftakhov also explains why he believes sustainable aviation fuel is ultimately a transition technology, arguing that hydrogen offers superior economics by avoiding the energy-intensive processes required to create synthetic fuels whilst delivering three times better efficiency through fuel cells versus combustion engines.If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Daniel Rosen Jacobson, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Elysian Aircraft, who shares the startup's unique approach to electric aviation. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air: Volume 2'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & more:ZeroAvia ZeroAvia achieves FAA milestone for 600 kW electric aircraft propulsion system certification - Charged EVs  American Airlines signs landmark deal with ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines, ushering in a greener era for regional aviation - Travel And Tour World ZeroAvia secures nine new patents to scale hydrogen fuel cell technology for regional aviation - Hydrogen Fuel News 

In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy McCool, founder and CEO of HEVO, a company building wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. Think of a garage-floor charging pad—pull in, align, and your car charges automatically. HEVO has been solving the physics, standards and automotive integration work for over a decade, and now stands at the front line of commercial adoption.HEVO is underway with two major global automakers, including Stellantis (Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Peugeot, and more), to integrate wireless charging into up to seven EV platforms beginning 2027–2028. This isn't a small bolt-on—the company has achieved UL certification and alignment with SAE wireless charging standards, clearing essential hurdles for true automotive-grade integration.Beyond the OEM opportunity, HEVO is partnering with Steer Tech to enable autonomous parking + wireless charging for fleet yards—a use case that eliminates manual charging attendants and enables round-the-clock operation. Wireless charging isn't just convenient—it's the missing piece for scaling autonomous fleets.HEVO's cost and efficiency discipline makes this more than a vision. The company's target pricing for on-vehicle components aims to be competitive with plug-in equipment, while the 11 kW bidirectional home charger is priced at $1,200, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) power during outages. With grid-to-battery efficiency in the low-to-mid 90%, 85 kHz universality, and a 12-inch air gap tolerance, HEVO is designed for scale.The most striking part: once an OEM launches, the curve goes from flat to 50,000+ units in year one—across multiple vehicle programs. HEVO expects to be profitable on hardware and software at volume from day one of scaling production.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1135: Friendly Chevy's charging park is pulling in revenue and conquest sales, BYD takes a profit hit in China's price war, and Google's “Nano Banana” might just beat ChatGPT at the AI image game.Show Notes with links:Back in 2021, Friendly Chevrolet's Mark Eddins saw a gap in the EV experience—and filled it. With GM rolling out EV standards, he went all-in on a unique charging park open to all EV brands. Today, EVHQ is paying off in brand loyalty, new customers, and revenue.EVHQ opened March 2023 near downtown Dallas with eight 120-kW fast chargers under a canopy, staffed 24/7.It offers a lounge-style experience: movie room, Corvette Cafe, Wi-Fi, play area, dog park—even roadside charging.All EV brands are welcome; a free membership gets 20% off retail charging, and an app is launching soon.Revenue hit $300K in 2024 and is on pace for $400K this year, with over 10,000 users and 1,200 monthly sessions.EV sales at the store more than doubled in 2025 so far.“I wanted to be one of those guys that had something nobody else had,” Eddins said. “It is beyond my wildest dreams, quite frankly.”Even as BYD pushes aggressively into overseas markets, the Chinese EV giant is taking heat at home. A brutal domestic price war cut deep into profits last quarter, despite record sales and growing international presence.BYD's Q2 net profit dropped 30% year-over-year to $891M, even as revenue rose 14%.The company blames “excessive marketing” and fierce price-cutting across China's EV space.Retail prices in China have fallen 19% over two years, triggering concern from regulators.First-half revenue still jumped 23%, with record new energy vehicle sales.In Europe, BYD's July registrations hit 13,000+—up 225% year-over-year.A new challenger has entered the AI image arena. Google's “Nano Banana” image generator—recently added to Gemini—might just be the first serious rival to ChatGPT's viral image dominance. And it's got some surprising strengths.Nano Banana delivers sharper realism, faster generation, and better character consistency.It keeps visual details intact across prompts, and it's images often look more natural and less AI-generated.Gemini's model also handles real photo uploads better—especially when combining images or changing backgrounds."If you want something that's very quick and gets the job done in the most realistic way possible… Gemini's Nano Banana is the clear winner," wrote one reviewer.0:00 Intro with Kyle Mountsier and Ben Hadley1:03 Announcements1:46 Friendly Chevy's EVHQ Charging Station6:00 BYD Q2 Profit Drops 30%10:04 Google's Nano Banana OutperformsJoin 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 no-fluff episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady is joined by Brett Jennings, CEO and Founder of Real Estate Experts, one of the most respected real estate teams in the Bay Area. From selling candy in grade school to working for Tony Robbins, Brett's entrepreneurial journey led him to build a top-producing team inside Side Real Estate—and a company that's redefining what it means to deliver true value in the real estate industry.Brett shares how his time with Tony Robbins shaped his obsession with modeling high-performance agents, building intentional systems, and creating a business where coaching, culture, and client outcomes take priority. He opens up about the mistakes most agents make when building a team, the three critical systems that determine whether a team thrives or plateaus, and why environment—not ego—is the key to sustainable growth in real estate.Ben and Brett dive into what most brokers and agents get wrong about cost vs. value, why cheap splits can be a trap, and how to attract top producers without forming an entourage. Brett also discusses his early adoption of Side, why he left Keller Williams, and how Real Estate Experts is shifting the real estate industry from transactional to transformational.Whether you're a solo agent, a team leader, or thinking about your exit strategy, this episode is packed with mindset shifts, tactical advice, and real talk about what it takes to grow a purposeful, scalable real estate business.⏱️ Timestamps & Key Topics:[00:00:00] – Brett's Journey: From Tony Robbins to Real Estate[00:03:40] – The Power of Modeling & Building a Values-Based Team[00:08:50] – From Short Sales to Scaling with Systems That Last[00:13:45] – Why Environment Beats Willpower Every Time[00:18:00] – The Problem with Discount Brokerages & Ego in Real Estate[00:25:10] – Becoming a Brokerage Partner: Side, KW, EXP & More[00:30:00] – Brett's Vision to Shift Real Estate From Transactional to Relational

In this episode of the Clean Power Hour, Tim Montague and John Weaver unpack the latest developments shaping the clean energy landscape. From federal treasury guidance on safe harbor rules to Africa's record solar imports, Indonesia's massive microgrid project, EV tax credit updates, prefab solar carports, and lessons learned from hurricane-tested solar arrays, the conversation explores how solar, wind, and storage are transforming global energy markets.Episode Highlights New federal treasury guidance on safe harbor shifts rules for large-scale projects, moving from a 5% spend requirement to continuous construction (PV Magazine).Installers must diversify, with batteries, EV infrastructure, and heat pumps becoming essential parts of the business model.EV buyers can lock in the $7,500 tax credit through 2026 with a down payment and contract today (IRS).Africa set a record with 1.6 GW of Chinese solar panel imports in May 2024, with countries like Chad leapfrogging traditional infrastructure (Wired Magazine).Indonesia is launching one of the world's largest distributed energy projects, targeting 80,000 villages with 1 MW solar and 4 MWh battery microgrids. (PV Magazine)A 250 kW prefab solar carport was installed overnight in Australia, demonstrating 3x faster productivity than traditional methods (PV Magazine Australia)US developers report that nearly half of new electric generating capacity this year comes from solar, with record installations nearing 70 GW (US EIA).Hurricane-tested solar arrays show that through-bolting and stronger module frames are key to survival in high-wind regions (PV Magazine, RMI report). 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.com Corporate 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

If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that and then enjoy part two here.This week we are talking to the owners of Tijon here in Key West. Step into the fragrant world of Tijon, a custom perfume lab nested right in the heart of paradise. We sat down with Sam and Jerry to learn about how they went from life in Jersey to building a new chapter here in KW. All inspired by love, family, a dream and our beautiful Island. Whether you are a fragrance lover, a local or just curious about creating your own custom scent, this episode is full of charm and inspiration.Book your class at https://tijon.com/pages/key-westPay the deposit and when you show up at the class, let them know Kelly The Concierge Girl sent you and you will get a local discount and a free gift!!!