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Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla
New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 35:40


In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into Ford's latest electric vehicle strategy as the automaker begins building low-cost LFP battery cells in the United States. This move is aimed directly at keeping competitors like Rivian at bay while paving the way for a highly anticipated $30,000 EV pickup truck. Meanwhile, autonomous driving hits a bump in the road with Waymo issuing a software recall after robotaxis struggled to navigate closed highway construction lanes. We also examine the growing regulatory pressure on semi-autonomous tech, highlighting a new New Jersey legislative bill and federal lawmakers pushing the NHTSA to investigate Tesla's Full Self-Driving claims. Tune in for an essential breakdown of the rapidly changing EV battery landscape and the safety battles defining the future of autonomy. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acant.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: CleanTechnica: Ford Pitches New LFP Battery, With Rivian Breathing Down Its Neck Electrek: Ford is now building low-cost LFP battery cells in the US that will power its $30,000 EV pickup Electrek: Ford has a ‘secret' website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look InsideEVs: Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes CleanTechnica: Waymo Premier — Ah, This Is Where The Company's Headed! CleanTechnica: Waymo: Aim to Become “World's Most Trusted Driver” and “New Reference Model for Human Collision Avoidance” New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Text New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Search Not a Tesla App: Lawmakers Urge NHTSA to Investigate Tesla's FSD Claims *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The London Free Press Podcast
City hall has a new plan to revitalize downtown London. Can it work?

The London Free Press Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 18:45


Ep. 235: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jack Moulton about city hall's newly released plan to fix what ails downtown London over the next decade.

Mining Stock Education
First Phosphate Endorsed by G7 Summit & Prime Minister Carney: New Partners & Definitive Offtake

Mining Stock Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 17:58


First Phosphate Corp. (CSE: PHOS | OTCQX: FRSPF) just landed a wave of international backing at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian, France — and CEO John Passalacqua joins MSE to break down what it means for the company's mine-to-market LFP battery supply chain build-out in Quebec. This episode digs into the details of the agreements signed under the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance, including: • A letter of interest for up to CDN $275 million in guarantees from Denmark's export credit agency (EIFO) to help finance the Bégin-Lamarche mine • LOIs from Italy's SACE, CDP, and SIMEST, alongside engineering group MAIRE, to support First Phosphate's phosphoric acid plant at Port Saguenay using Ballestra technology • A definitive offtake agreement for a minimum of 200,000 tonnes per annum of phosphate concentrate from Bégin-Lamarche • A definitive offtake agreement for a minimum of 60,000 tonnes per annum of phosphoric acid from the Port Saguenay plant John explains how these deals fit into the broader G7 alliance launched by PM Carney in 2025, what each piece of financing and offtake actually de-risks for the project, where things stand on permitting and construction timelines, and why he believes First Phosphate is positioned to lead North America's push for a secure, traceable battery-grade phosphate supply chain. If you're tracking the critical minerals buildout, North American LFP battery supply chains, or First Phosphate specifically, this is a must-watch update straight from the source. 00:00 Intro 00:57 What the G7 Backing Means 02:33 Offtakes and Italy Partnership 04:19 Deal Terms Revenue and Pricing 05:27 Valuation and LFP Market Upside 08:31 Financing and Shareholder Demand 09:57 Timeline Catalysts and Execution 11:56 How the Alliance Came Together 14:07 Treasury and Capital Stack Press releases discussed: https://firstphosphate.com/first-phosphate-g7-investment-offtake-deals/ https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2026/06/17/prime-minister-carney-secures-new-partnerships-defence-and-critical https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2026/06/17/g7-leaders-declaration-securing-supply-chains-critical-minerals https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-defends-critical-minerals-export-controls-after-g7-statement-2026-06-18/ Tickers: CSE: PHOS – FSE: KD0 – OTCQX: FRSPF – OTCQX-ADR: FPHOY Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor First Phosphate pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. First Phosphate's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Proactive - Interviews for investors
First Phosphate secures major G7-backed support for mine and processing projects

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 3:52


First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss a major milestone for the company as it formalized international investment and offtake agreements under the Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance at the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian, France. Passalacqua said the company has received multiple letters of interest (LOIs) from export credit agencies, financial institutions, and industrial partners aimed at supporting the development of its integrated phosphate and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery materials strategy in North America. Among the highlights is an LOI for up to C$275 million in guarantees from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark to support development of the company's flagship Bégin-Lamarche phosphate mine in Quebec. In addition, First Phosphate received support from key Italian institutions, including SACE, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and SIMEST, along with engineering group MAIRE, for the planned phosphoric acid plant at Port Saguenay utilizing technology from Italy's Ballestra. Passalacqua noted that the initiative now has support from five governments and institutions across Canada, the European Union, Denmark, Italy, and Belgium, underscoring the growing strategic importance of establishing a secure Western supply chain for LFP battery materials. The company believes the endorsements represent a significant validation of its mine-to-market strategy, which aims to localize production of critical phosphate materials used in energy storage systems, AI data centers, robotics, advanced manufacturing, electric mobility, and national security applications. First Phosphate also announced quantified offtake commitments under the G7 Alliance framework. The agreements represent approximately $100 million in annual offtake value per agreement, covering roughly 22% of projected mine output and 32% of planned phosphoric acid plant production. Management views the support from major government-backed financial institutions and industrial partners as a key step toward advancing both the Bégin-Lamarche mine and downstream processing facilities while strengthening North America's critical minerals supply chain. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #cse #phos #otcqx #frspf #frspf #BeginLamarche #PhosphateMining #LFPBatteries #BatteryMaterials #EnergyTransition #PhosphateMining #G7 #SupplyChainSecurity #EnergyStorage #MiningNews

On The Way
Jessica Mercuriali – Pawa Energy: Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Mobile Energy

On The Way

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 36:53


In this new episode of the On The Way podcast, Jessica Mercuriali, co-founder of Pawa Energy, looks back on his career and shares his vision of a cleaner energy for events.Did you know that today in France, more than 90% of temporary events still rely on thermal generators? After fifteen years in marketing and business, including ten at Microsoft between France and Seattle, Jessica decided at the end of 2023 to leave everything. In 2024, she founded Pawa Energy with her brother, a former chief operator.Their idea is to offer an alternative for rental: eco-friendly batteries, zero emissions, zero noise, zero odor. A solution designed to replace conventional generators for temporary events. The flagship product, the Pawa Battery, delivers 36 kW of power and 100 kWh of energy in a compact pallet format. And most importantly, with a carbon impact up to 80 times lower than an equivalent generator. The battery is based on LFP (lithium, iron, phosphate) technology, nickel and cobalt-free, manufactured in France with two industrial partners: Olenergie in Bagnolet and Mute Energy in Tourcoing. Mute energy even gives a second life to electric vehicle batteries to design the Pawa Mini, a more compact format. In this episode, Jessica looks back at the first customers from the events and sports sectors (Boulogne half-marathon, festivals, food trucks), the cultural obstacles encountered in the field, and the lack of "premium green".In fact, switching to a cleaner alternative does not cost more than a conventional generator. And that changes everything. 

Proactive - Interviews for investors
First Phosphate raises $15.4 million to accelerate North American LFP battery supply chain

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 3:30


First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the successful closing of a $15.4 million financing, strengthening the company's balance sheet as it advances its vertically integrated phosphate-to-battery materials strategy in North America. Passalacqua noted that with this latest raise, First Phosphate has secured approximately $78 million since June 2022 through a combination of management-led non-brokered private placements and warrant and option exercises. The funding will support the company's exploration, development, and downstream processing initiatives as it works to establish a fully integrated North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The CEO highlighted growing industry momentum surrounding LFP battery technology, driven by increasing demand from energy storage systems, AI data centers, robotics, factory automation, electric mobility, and national security applications. He also pointed to rising interest in igneous phosphate resources following the entry of major global mining companies into the sector. Passalacqua described igneous phosphate as a strategic long-term resource and emphasized the company's commitment to becoming a leader in the emerging North American LFP battery materials market. First Phosphate's flagship Bégin-Lamarche Project in Quebec's Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region hosts a rare igneous phosphate deposit known for producing high-purity phosphate with exceptionally low impurity levels. Management believes the project can serve as a critical domestic source of phosphate for North America's growing battery manufacturing industry. With strong financial backing and increasing demand for LFP battery materials, First Phosphate is focused on advancing its mine-to-market strategy and strengthening supply chain security for key industrial and energy transition sectors. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #cse #phos #otcqx #frspf #frspf #BeginLamarche #PhosphateMining #LFPBatteries #BatteryMaterials #EnergyTransition #CriticalMinerals #Phosphate #NorthAmericanManufacturing #EnergyStorage #MiningNews #SupplyChainSecurity

Rothen s'enflamme
C'ÉTAIT PAS DANS ROTHEN S'ENFLAMME : Le trophée des champions se jouera à Bollaert !

Rothen s'enflamme

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 2:50


La Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) a annoncé ce mercredi que le Trophée des champions entre Lens et le PSG se jouerait au stade Bollaert, après un tirage au sort entre les stades des deux clubs effectué lors du conseil d'administration. Une information qui fait réagir Jérôme Rothen. 

Bilar med sladd
SpaceX i omloppsbana – Ferrari i fritt fall

Bilar med sladd

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 118:29


I veckans program snackar vi Ferrari-floppen – fansen rasar när italienarna visar sin första elbil. Och så snackar vi SpaceX som är på väg mot börsen med värderingar i omloppsbana och planer på AI-datacenter i rymden. Är de på väg att tämja solen? Dessutom europeiska LFP-batterier och så provkör vi BYD Atto 3 EVO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proactive - Interviews for investors
American Resources Expands Battery Recycling Platform with New Shredding Line

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 4:50


American Resources Corp CEO Mark Jensen joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce that the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Electrified Materials Corporation (EMCO), has procured its initial battery shredding line as part of a major expansion of its domestic battery recycling and critical mineral processing platform. The new system is designed to enhance EMCO's ability to safely process lithium-ion batteries and produce conditioned battery feedstocks that can be supplied to ReElement Technologies Corporation for downstream separation, purification, and refining. Management described the addition as another important step toward building an integrated domestic supply chain for critical battery materials in the United States. Jensen explained that the battery shredding line complements EMCO's existing capabilities in processing and conditioning recovered magnet materials, copper, aluminum, and ferrous metals sourced from end-of-life products and manufacturing scrap. The new battery processing capacity expands the company's ability to manage end-of-life, off-warranty, and off-spec lithium-ion batteries through safe disposition, shredding, pre-processing, and conditioning services. The company's initial focus will center on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry, which has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the global battery market. LFP batteries are increasingly used in electric vehicles, stationary energy storage systems, commercial transportation fleets, industrial equipment, and other high-volume electrification applications due to their lower cost profile, long cycle life, improved thermal stability, and reduced dependence on nickel and cobalt. Despite the rapid growth of LFP adoption, recycling these batteries has historically presented economic challenges because they lack the higher concentrations of nickel and cobalt commonly found in other lithium-ion battery chemistries. Jensen noted that EMCO and ReElement believe their integrated platform helps solve this issue by creating a viable recycling model based primarily on lithium recovery economics rather than relying on higher-value metals. #proactiveinvestors #americanresourcescorporation #nasdaq #arec #ReElementTechnologies #BatteryRecycling #CriticalMinerals #LithiumIonBatteries #LFPBatteries #RecyclingTechnology #EnergyStorage #EVBatteries #ReElement #CircularEconomy #emco #lfp

The London Free Press Podcast
Londoners, debt and worries it's going to get worse

The London Free Press Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 13:45


Ep. 234: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP reporter Jonathan Juha, who's examining a large year-over year jump in the number of Londoners filing for insolvency, and the macro-economic factors creating local financial worries.

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla
Proposed $130 EV Tax, Waymo Pulls Back, and Tesla Expands European FSD

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 25:04


This week, we dive into the news as Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) platform expands its European footprint into a second country, moving closer to widespread adoption while transitioning away from one-time purchase options in the region. On the hardware front, we look at Tesla's ambitious efficiency assertions regarding the futuristic CyberCab, alongside a new monitoring program addressing charging failures to support early Cybertruck buyers with free Supercharging. Looking at legacy automakers, Chevrolet is stepping up its game for 2027 by introducing key updates for the Equinox EV and Blazer EV lineups. Meanwhile, safety concerns have prompted Waymo to temporarily suspend its freeway driving operations in certain conditions. Stellantis is also charting a massive $70 billion comeback strategy heavily featuring affordable LFP batteries, a dedicated Tesla FSD challenger, and production partnerships to manufacture EVs for Dongfeng in France. Finally, we break down the high-stakes debate surrounding a newly proposed annual $130 federal EV registration road tax fee in the United States and weigh its implications for modern clean vehicle owners. DTNS Episode: Vibe Coding the News (Audio) Vibe Coding the News (Video) Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: InsideEVs: Is A $130 Fee For EV Drivers Really Fair? Plus, We Review The Volvo EX60 Not a Tesla App: U.S. Proposes Annual $130 Federal Road Tax for EV Owners Ars Technica Cars: EV drivers will pay $130 a year under Congress' 2026 transportation bill InsideEVs: Congress Wants You To Pay $130 A Year Just To Drive An Electric Car Electrek: Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs gain a few key updates for 2027: Here's what to expect Not a Tesla App: Tesla Says Cybercab is the Most Efficient EV Ever Built The Verge: Waymo suspends freeway driving amid safety concerns InsideEVs: Tesla Drops One-Time Purchase For Full Self-Driving In Europe Teslarati: Tesla Full Self-Driving expands in Europe, entering its second country Electrek: Tesla launches FSD in second European country Not a Tesla App: Tesla in Talks for FSD Approval in Ireland Teslarati: Tesla Full Self-Driving gains momentum in Europe with new country mulling approval Electrek: Jeep and Ram vehicles are about to get more affordable with prices under $40,000 Electrek: Jeep maker reveals plans for a new ‘groundbreaking' EV that will start at under $18,000 InsideEVs: Stellantis Plans $70 Billion Comeback With LFP Batteries And A Tesla FSD Challenger CleanTechnica: Stellantis to Build EVs for Dongfeng in France Not a Tesla App: Tesla Is Now Monitoring Cybertrucks for Charging Failures and Offering Free Supercharging *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Proactive - Interviews for investors
First Phosphate highlights Agnico Eagle move as validation of phosphate demand

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 5:59


First Phosphate Corp. CEO John Passalacqua joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the broader implications of Agnico Eagle Mines' subsidiary acquiring Fox River Resources for $94 million and what that transaction could signal for the future of phosphate and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply chains. Passalacqua explained that the acquisition represents an important development for the North American phosphate market and could serve as meaningful validation for the sector's growing strategic relevance. He noted that Agnico Eagle, traditionally recognized as one of the world's largest gold producers, making a move into phosphate-related assets highlights the increasing importance of securing critical mineral resources tied to future technologies and energy infrastructure. During the discussion, Passalacqua emphasized that North America currently has a limited number of igneous phosphate projects, making available assets particularly valuable as demand continues to rise. He noted that the rapid expansion of lithium iron phosphate battery adoption is creating increased interest in phosphate supply, driven by the chemistry's growing use in electric vehicles, grid-scale storage systems, and broader energy applications. He explained that phosphate has evolved beyond its long-standing role as an agricultural commodity and fertilizer component, becoming increasingly important as governments and industries prioritize domestic critical mineral supply chains. The United States and other jurisdictions continue to strengthen strategic initiatives around securing resources essential for energy transition and manufacturing independence. Passalacqua also highlighted the accelerating shift toward LFP battery technology, noting that the chemistry already accounts for a substantial portion of global battery production. As manufacturers seek stable, long-term raw material supply, the role of phosphate is becoming increasingly central to future battery development strategies. One of the key moments in the interview came when Passalacqua remarked, “Phosphate, the new gold of the energy transition,” underscoring his view that companies and investors are beginning to recognize the sector's longer-term value potential. He added that market participants are increasingly viewing phosphate assets as strategic resources capable of supporting the next generation of energy technologies. #proactiveinvestors #firstphosphatecorp #cse #phos #otcqx #frspf #frspf #BeginLamarche #BatteryMaterials #LFP #CriticalMinerals #LFPBatteries #EnergyTransition #Mining #EVBatteries #ResourceInvesting #CleanTechnology #AgnicoEagleMines #FoxRiverResources

Ici c'est France Bleu Paris
"Quelle incompétence de la LFP, incapable de remettre le trophée de la Ligue 1 à son vainqueur" - 100% PSG, le billet

Ici c'est France Bleu Paris

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 5:10


durée : 00:05:10 - 100% PSG - Le billet - Le PSG est champion de France mais ne sait toujours où et comment il pourra soulever son trophée. Pour le moment aucun protocole n'est trouvé car le Paris FC a refusé que cette cérémonie se déroule dans son stade. Quelle incompétence de la part de la LFP et de la Préfecture de Police de Paris. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: Global EV Sales, Electric Golf, China Ban & More | 14 May 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 14 May 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyGLOBAL EV SALES HIT 1.6 MILLION IN APRILGlobal EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026 and 5.6 million year to date, with April up 6% year over year but down 9% from an unusually strong March. Europe led growth with 400,000 sales, up 27% year over year, driven by rising petrol prices and strong gains in Germany, France and Italy, while Chinese-built EVs grew their European market share from 19% in 2025 to 22% in 2026.ELECTRIC GOLF SLIPS TO DECADE'S ENDVolkswagen has pushed the electric Golf back to the end of the decade, later than the previously expected 2028 launch, due to delays with the SSP platform that will underpin it. SSP-based vehicles will now begin with Audi and Porsche from 2028, with Volkswagen following later, as the brand needs greater scale to achieve margin parity on the platform.HOUSE BILL SEEKS PERMANENT BAN ON CHINESE CARSA bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers has introduced the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which would permanently ban Chinese-developed connected vehicles from US roads. The bill would codify and expand a Biden-era executive order, barring passenger vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran if they contain software or connectivity systems developed in those countries.JAGUAR NAMES FIRST EV TYPE 01Jaguar has confirmed its first all-electric production car will be called the Type 01, with the "0" representing zero tailpipe emissions and the "1" marking it as the first model of a new era. The full production reveal is planned for September 2026, with customer deliveries expected to begin in early 2027.FORD STARTS STATIONARY BATTERY BUSINESSFord has launched Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary, to compete in the stationary battery storage market, with its first product being the DC Block — a modular LFP battery container offering 5.45 MWh of storage and a 20-year service life. Built at a repurposed factory in Glendale, Kentucky, the DC Block will be sold in two- and four-hour discharge versions, with first customer deliveries due in early 2027 and planned annual output of 20 GWh.APTERA BUILDS FIVE VALIDATION VEHICLESAptera Motors has completed five validation vehicles on a newly established 14-station low-volume assembly line at its Carlsbad, California facility, marking a significant step towards production readiness. The vehicles will now enter a comprehensive testing programme covering road performance, durability, safety, software integration and solar energy generation efficiency.FILOSA: CHINESE OEMS FACE US DELAYStellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said Chinese OEMs will not enter the US market for at least a few years, citing the current tariff and regulatory climate. He left the door open to future partnerships, suggesting Chinese technology could still find common ground with US operations, even if direct car sales remain off the table in the near term.ANDROID AUTO STRETCHES TO FIT ANY SCREENGoogle is giving Android Auto its first major display overhaul in 11 years, with a new version that adapts to fill any car screen shape and eliminates the black borders previously seen on round, trapezoidal and other non-standard displays. The update also introduces pinnable widgets that stay over the active map, alongside a redesigned Google Maps with 3D Immersive Navigation showing buildings, lane markings, traffic lights and stop signs.CATL ADDS 5 GWH MODULE LINE IN DEBRECENCATL has opened a new 5 GWh battery module assembly line at its gigafactory in Debrecen, Hungary, fed by cells from other CATL plants while the on-site cell factory awaits final regulatory permits. The added capacity could cover approximately 50,000 EVs with 100 kWh packs or 125,000 EVs with 40 kWh packs per year.JEEP AVENGER ELECTRIC JOINS UK GRANT SCHEMEThe fully electric Jeep Avenger now qualifies for the UK government's Electric Car Grant, reducing prices by £1,500 across the range and bringing the entry-level Longitude to £28,499. The car offers a WLTP range of 248 miles, 100 kW DC fast charging capable of 20–80% in under 30 minutes, and an 11 kW onboard AC charger.TESLA ADDS REMOTE METER FOR HOME CHARGINGTesla has launched a Remote Meter accessory in Canada and the US, priced at CA$285 and US$210 respectively, for homes whose electrical panels lack capacity for a full-power Wall Connector installation. The device enables Dynamic Power Management by continuously monitoring panel capacity and automatically adjusting charging output in real time to prevent overloading.PREMIER TAKES JCB ELECTRIC FLEET PAST 100Leicestershire-based Premier Plant & Tool Hire has grown its JCB electric machine fleet to more than 100 units, positioning itself as a leader in zero-emission construction equipment rental in the UK. The expansion is driven by rising demand from urban job sites where tightening regulations make diesel-powered equipment increasingly difficult or impossible to use.

The London Free Press Podcast
An early look at London's civic election races

The London Free Press Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 19:32


Ep. 233: Host Rachel Gilbert spoke with LFP city hall reporter Jack Moulton, who is closely watching the just-started races for London mayor and city council leading up to the Oct. 26 election.

Proactive - Interviews for investors
Arianne produces Phosphoric Acid from Quebec Phosphate concentrate

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 9:01


Arianne Phosphate Head of Strategic, Business Initiatives Brian Ostroff joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the successful continuous production of phosphoric acid using the company's high-purity phosphate concentrate sourced from Quebec. The achievement marks the first time phosphoric acid has been continuously produced in the province from a Quebec-sourced apatite concentrate in more than 130 years. The work was completed in partnership with Corem and supported by Natural Resources Canada. During testing at Corem's facilities, Arianne successfully produced approximately 1.5 tonnes of phosphoric acid continuously over a one-week period. The company said the results demonstrate the high quality of its phosphate concentrate and reinforce the potential for a fully localized phosphate supply chain within Canada. Management noted that the phosphoric acid generated from Arianne's concentrate can be readily upgraded into purified phosphoric acid, a key material used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, high-performance fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company also emphasized that its concentrate requires significantly less sulphuric acid during processing compared to many competing phosphate sources, providing an additional strategic advantage as global sulphur supply chains face increasing geopolitical pressure, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. Ostroff highlighted the growing importance of secure phosphate supply chains as governments and industries increasingly recognize phosphate as a critical mineral tied to energy transition technologies and food security. He noted that Arianne has invested approximately $100 million and more than 15 years advancing its Lac à Paul Project, which the company describes as the world's largest greenfield phosphate deposit capable of producing high-purity phosphate concentrate. Arianne also stated that Lac à Paul remains the only permitted phosphate mine in the Western world. Looking ahead, Arianne Phosphate continues discussions with corporate partners while advancing downstream initiatives focused on purified phosphoric acid production for Western markets. #proactiveinvetors #tsxv #dan #otcqb #drrsf #Phosphate #CriticalMinerals #LFPBatteries #QuebecMining #EnergyTransition #BatteryMaterials #Mining #CleanEnergy

On The Way
Jessica Mercuriali – Pawa Energy : réduire l'empreinte carbone de l'énergie mobile

On The Way

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 36:08


Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast On The Way, Jessica Mercuriali, co-fondatrice de Pawa Energy, revient sur son parcours et partage sa vision d'une énergie événementielle plus propre.  Saviez-vous qu'aujourd'hui en France, plus de 90 % des événements temporaires fonctionnent encore grâce à des groupes électrogènes thermiques ?Après quinze ans dans le marketing et le business, dont dix chez Microsoft entre la France et Seattle, Jessica décide fin 2023 de tout quitter. En 2024, elle fonde Pawa Energy avec son frère, ancien chef opérateur.  Leur idée est de proposer une alternative en location : des batteries éco-responsables, zéro émission, zéro bruit, zéro odeur. Une solution pensée pour remplacer les groupes électrogènes classiques sur les événements éphémères.  Le produit phare, la Pawa Battery, délivre 36 kW de puissance et 100 kWh d'énergie dans un format compact sur palette. Et surtout avec un impact carbone jusqu'à 80 fois inférieur à celui d'un groupe électrogène équivalent.  La batterie repose sur une technologie LFP (lithium, fer, phosphate), sans nickel ni cobalt, fabriquée en France avec deux partenaires industriels : Olenergie à Bagnolet et Mute Energy à Tourcoing. Ce dernier donne même une seconde vie à des batteries de véhicules électriques pour concevoir la Pawa Mini, un format plus compact.  Dans cet épisode, Jessica revient sur les premiers clients venus de l'événementiel, sportif (semi-marathon de Boulogne, festivals, food trucks), les freins culturels rencontrés sur le terrain, et l'absence de « green premium ». En effet, aujourd'hui, passer à une alternative plus propre ne coûte pas plus cher qu'un groupe électrogène classique. Et ça, ça change tout.  

Monde Numérique - Jérôme Colombain

Elon Musk attaque Sam Altman et OpenAI dans un procès explosif sur la gouvernance de l'IA • OpenAI et Microsoft redéfinissent leur alliance stratégique • Google renoue avec le Pentagone et relance le débat sur la tech militaire • La France débloque 200 millions d'euros contre les fuites massives de données • Une batterie automobile chinoise se recharge en moins de 4 minutes • En Chine, l'IA s'installe au cœur de la production audiovisuelle • Tech et défense : Tariq Krim décrypte le manifeste de Palantir.⭐️ Découvrez Frogans, l'innovation française qui réinvente le Web [PARTENARIAT]===============Sommaire détaillé :===============Musk contre Altman : le procès de l'IA (02:37)Le procès qui oppose Elon Musk à Sam Altman s'est ouvert en Californie. Le fondateur de OpenAI accuse l'entreprise d'avoir trahi sa mission initiale en devenant lucrative avec le soutien de Microsoft. Au-delà d'un affrontement d'egos, l'affaire pose une question clé : l'IA peut-elle rester d'intérêt général sous la pression des marchés et d'une future introduction en Bourse ?OpenAI–Microsoft : la fin de l'exclusivité (05:34)Les deux partenaires historiques revoient leur accord stratégique. Microsoft perd l'exclusivité commerciale sur les modèles d'OpenAI, qui pourront désormais être distribués via d'autres clouds. Une évolution majeure qui redessine l'équilibre des forces dans l'IA mondiale et marque une nouvelle étape d'émancipation mutuelle.Google et le Pentagone : le retour du militaire (07:02)Selon Reuters et The Information, Google aurait signé un accord classifié avec le Pentagone pour l'usage de ses modèles d'IA à des fins gouvernementales et militaires. Un virage symbolique pour le géant américain, après les controverses du projet Maven en 2018. Le débat sur la collaboration entre la Silicon Valley et la défense américaine revient au premier plan.200 millions d'euros contre les fuites de données (08:57)Face à la multiplication des cyberattaques, le gouvernement français débloque 200 millions d'euros pour moderniser les systèmes publics et préparer l'adoption de la cryptographie post-quantique. Une réponse à des vols massifs de données, dont celui de l'ANTS, qui ont exposé des millions d'informations personnelles sur le darknet.Batterie automobile record : 3 minutes 44 pour recharger (11:04)Le chinois CATL annonce une batterie capable de passer de 10 à 80 % de charge en 3 minutes 44. Une prouesse technologique rendue possible par la technologie LFP et un système thermique optimisé, mais qui pose la question des infrastructures capables de délivrer une telle puissance.Un agent IA détruit une entreprise en 9 secondes (14:04)Dans le débrief transatlantique avec Bruno Guglielminetti, éditeur du podcast Mon Carnet, retour sur l'incident spectaculaire de l'entreprise américaine Pocket OS, dont la base de données a été effacée par un agent IA mal encadré. Une illustration concrète des risques liés au déploiement d'agents autonomes sans garde-fous de cybersécurité.La Chine, laboratoire du cinéma généré par IA (30:43)Shanhui Zhang, présentatrice à China Global Television Network, explique comment des plateformes comme iQIYI et Tencent Video expérimentent des acteurs virtuels et des productions partiellement générées par IA. Baisse des coûts, nouveaux métiers, transformation des formations : l'IA redessine en profondeur l'économie audiovisuelle chinoise.Tech et défense : décryptage du manifeste de Palantir (39:21)L'entrepreneur Tariq Krim, fondateur de Cybernetica, analyse le manifeste publié par le patron de Palantir Technologies. Derrière l'appel à mettre la tech au service de la défense occidentale, il voit avant tout une stratégie industrielle et commerciale, inscrite dans l'histoire longue des relations entre Silicon Valley et armée américaine.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Somos Eléctricos
Baterías: la verdadera guerra del coche eléctrico - Episodio exclusivo para mecenas

Somos Eléctricos

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 60:26


Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En este episodio de La Ola Eléctrica nos adentramos en uno de los temas más importantes, y a la vez menos comprendidos, del coche eléctrico: las baterías. Durante décadas, el motor fue el corazón del automóvil. Pero en la era eléctrica, el centro de poder se ha desplazado bajo el suelo del vehículo. La batería decide la autonomía, el precio, la carga rápida, la vida útil, la seguridad, el peso y hasta la estrategia industrial de países enteros. Hablamos de cómo funciona una batería de coche eléctrico, qué elementos la componen, qué papel tienen el ánodo, el cátodo, el electrolito, el separador y el BMS, y por qué no todas las baterías son iguales. Analizamos las principales tecnologías actuales: LFP, NCM, NCA, LMFP, baterías de sodio y las prometedoras baterías de estado sólido. También explicamos por qué China ha tomado tanta ventaja con gigantes como CATL y BYD, por qué Europa ha reaccionado tarde, qué papel juegan materiales como el litio, el níquel, el cobalto, el grafito o el sodio, y por qué el reciclaje será clave en la próxima década. Un episodio para entender que la batería no es solo un componente más del coche eléctrico: es el nuevo motor, el nuevo campo de batalla industrial y una de las claves que decidirán qué marcas y qué países liderarán la movilidad del futuro.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Somos Eléctricos. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/627406

Geek Forever's Podcast
NMC vs LFP สงครามแบตเตอรี่รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า ใครคือผู้ชนะตัวจริง? | Geek Talk EP220

Geek Forever's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 16:10


รู้ไหมครับว่า รถ EV ที่สเปกบอกว่าวิ่งได้ 500 กิโลเมตร อาจจะแพ้รถที่วิ่งได้แค่ 420 กิโลเมตรในการใช้งานจริง? นี่คือกับดักทางจิตวิทยาที่คนซื้อรถ EV ส่วนใหญ่ไม่รู้ การเลือกระหว่างแบตเตอรี่ LFP และ NMC ไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องใครทนกว่ากัน แต่เป็นเรื่องของสภาพอากาศที่คุณอยู่ พฤติกรรมการชาร์จ และที่สำคัญที่สุดคือ เงินในกระเป๋าของคุณในระยะยาว แบตตัวไหนทำประกันแพงกว่า? ตัวไหนขายต่อราคาตก? วันนี้เราจะมาสรุปให้ฟังแบบเข้าใจง่าย เพื่อให้คุณเลือกรถที่ใช่ที่สุดสำหรับตัวคุณเอง ฟังจบรับรองว่าคุ้มค่าเงินทุกบาทที่จ่ายไปแน่นอนครับ เลือกฟังกันได้เลยนะครับ อย่าลืมกด Follow ติดตาม PodCast ช่อง Geek Forever's Podcast ของผมกันด้วยนะครับ #แบตเตอรี่EV #รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า #แบตLFP #แบตNMC #ความรู้รถEV #ชาร์จรถไฟฟ้า #เลือกรถEV #อายุแบตEV #เทรนด์เทคโนโลยี #ยานยนต์ไฟฟ้า #รถEV #สาระรถยนต์ #นวัตกรรมยานยนต์ #ธุรกิจยานยนต์ #เปรียบเทียบรถEV #geekstory #geekforeverpodcast

Stocks To Watch
Episode 804: Arianne Phosphate ($DAN | $DRRSF): Phosphate Potential, Project Insights, and What's Ahead

Stocks To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 17:15


This interview is disseminated on behalf of Arianne Phosphate Inc. As investors revisit advanced-stage fertilizer and critical mineral projects, Arianne Phosphate Inc. (TSX-V: DAN | OTCQB: DRRSF | FRANKFURT: JE9N) is advancing its fully permitted Lac à Paul phosphate project in Quebec, Canada.In this interview, Head of Strategic & Business Initiatives Brian Ostroff discusses the importance of phosphate quality, its applications, the company's positioning within a constrained Western supply environment, and its next steps as it advances its flagship asset.Visit: https://www.arianne-inc.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/8y5MfWvDPl8And follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia

Autoline Daily - Video
AD #4281 - GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks; Ferrari Prices New Luce EV at $645,000; Volkswagen Launches Massive EV Offensive in China

Autoline Daily - Video

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 11:02


- GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks - GM Reaches 100% Renewable Energy in U.S. - Ferrari Prices Ultra-Luxury Luce EV at $645,000 - Tesla Profits Rise Despite Battery Business Stall - VW Launches Massive EV Offensive in China - Upgraded Cupra Born EV Debuts - Kia Vision Meta Turismo Pushes Design Limits - Geely Unveils First Purpose-Built Robotaxi - CATL Reveals Ultra-Fast Charging LFP Battery Tech

Autoline Daily
AD #4281 - GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks; Ferrari Prices New Luce EV at $645,000; Volkswagen Launches Massive EV Offensive in

Autoline Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 10:47 Transcription Available


- GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks - GM Reaches 100% Renewable Energy in U.S. - Ferrari Prices Ultra-Luxury Luce EV at $645,000 - Tesla Profits Rise Despite Battery Business Stall - VW Launches Massive EV Offensive in China - Upgraded Cupra Born EV Debuts - Kia Vision Meta Turismo Pushes Design Limits - Geely Unveils First Purpose-Built Robotaxi - CATL Reveals Ultra-Fast Charging LFP Battery Tech

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla
Batteries, Bots, and Big Decisions

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 23:38


In this episode of Kilowatt, I dive into Jeep's decision to pause the Wagoneer S EV and GM's indefinite halt of its next-gen electric truck production. We explore CATL's new LFP battery, which promises a full charge in just 6.5 minutes. Tesla's global expansion of FSD and the introduction of robotaxi-only Supercharger stations in Arizona. I also break down a critical NHTSA report on autonomous vehicle safety, calling for more transparency in how we measure road safety across the board. To wrap up, we preview the upcoming Tesla Q1 2026 earnings call and what it means for the future of the market. Join me for a comprehensive look at the tech and policy driving the EV revolution today. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: CATL one-ups BYD with new LFP EV battery that charges in 6 mins Tesla begins hiring FSD vehicle operators in nine new countries Jeep shelves its EV in the US for 2026, but promises improvements GM suspends next-gen electric truck indefinitely as it retreats to gas Tesla Arizona Robotaxi-only Supercharger stations *Show Art Created By Dall-E Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: IONIQ 3, EU Sales, US Used EVs & more | 21 Apr 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 21 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyHYUNDAI REVEALS IONIQ 3 DETAILSHyundai unveiled its first compact electric hatchback, the IONIQ 3, at Milan Design Week, featuring an "Aero Hatch" silhouette, E-GMP platform, and battery options of 42.2 kWh (213 miles) or 61 kWh (308 miles). At 4.15 metres long with a 441-litre boot, Android-based Pleos Connect infotainment, and an expected starting price of around £25,000, it will be built in Turkey with no US launch planned.HYUNDAI REVEALS PLEOS OS FOR FUTURE EVSHyundai has unveiled Pleos OS, an Android Automotive-based software platform debuting on the Ioniq 3 before rolling out across future EVs, featuring a large map-based home screen and its own App Market rather than Google Automotive Services. The system adopts a zonal controller architecture to reduce wiring and complexity, while retaining physical controls for volume, temperature, and seat functions to address criticisms of Hyundai's ageing in-car software.EU EV SALES SURGE IN MARCHBattery EV registrations across 14 key EU and EFTA markets jumped 51% year-on-year in March 2026 to over 224,000 units, representing 22% of all new car sales. Q1 2026 saw more than 500,000 new EVs registered across the EU — up 33.5% from Q1 2025 — with Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland all posting year-to-date BEV growth above 40%.U.S. USED EV SALES HIT RECORD IN MARCHAmericans purchased 42,924 used EVs in March 2026, setting a new all-time monthly record and marking a 27.7% year-on-year increase, driven by off-lease vehicles returning to dealerships and elevated petrol prices. This came as new EV sales fell nearly 25% year-on-year to around 83,000 units in the same month.AFEELA SCALES BACK AS SONY AND HONDA RETREATSony Honda Mobility is winding down its Afeela EV joint venture following the March 25 cancellation of its first two models — a sedan and a crossover SUV — with its roughly 400 employees set to return to Sony Corp. and Honda Motor Co. The retreat marks the end of a venture that had positioned Afeela as a software-defined vehicle brand blending Sony's tech expertise with Honda's manufacturing, with the Afeela 1 sedan having been due for delivery later in 2026.UK RAISES EV LUXURY TAX THRESHOLDThe UK has raised the Expensive Car Supplement threshold from £40,000 to £50,000, removing an annual £425 charge that had applied to many electric cars since April 1, 2025. Over the five-year duration of the supplement, this represents a total saving of £2,125 for affected EV buyers.FORD CUTS EXPLORER AND CAPRI PRICESFord has reduced prices on its Explorer and Capri EVs by up to £5,000, with the Explorer now starting at £35,185 and the AWD Premium variant dropping below £50,000. Both models gain a new LFP battery, upgraded motor, and increased Standard Range net capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh, adding 43 miles of WLTP range, while the Capri also gets a power boost to 140 kW via Volkswagen Group's new APP350 motor.GERMANY EYES 8 MILLION BEVS BY 2030Germany is targeting 8 million BEVs and 2.4 million PHEVs on its roads by 2030, forecasting annual BEV sales growth of 24% and electric vehicles taking around 70% of total new car sales by the end of the decade. The number of available BEV models is expected to rise 40% between 2026 and 2030, alongside growing adoption of bidirectional V2X charging to support grid stability.EV RANGE NOW OUTRUNS MOST DRIVERSThe SMMT reports average BEV range has reached nearly 300 miles per charge — almost double the 141 miles the average UK motorist covers weekly — meaning the typical driver could go nearly a fortnight without plugging in. Research from Close Brothers Motor Finance found 74% of UK drivers travel fewer than 150 miles weekly, suggesting real-world range anxiety is increasingly at odds with actual driving habits.DUTCH SCRAPPAGE SCHEME SHIFTS TO USED EVSThe Dutch government is launching a scrappage scheme as part of a roughly one-billion-euro package, directing 52 million euros toward buyers of used electric cars who trade in older ICE vehicles of Euro 1–4 emission class. The scrappage premium is expected to be around 3,500 euros per vehicle and is targeted at low- and middle-income buyers, though income thresholds have not yet been confirmed.NISSAN STACKS 23 SOLID-STATE CELL LAYERSNissan has successfully stacked 23 cell layers into a solid-state battery prototype that meets real-world charge and discharge targets, as it works toward launching its first solid-state battery EV by fiscal year 2028. The company is partnering with US-based LiCAP Technologies for mass production using solvent-free Activated Dry Electrode technology, while broader industry momentum builds with Factorial claiming its Solstice platform can deliver up to 450 Wh/kg and over 600 miles of range, potentially reaching production vehicles as early as 2027.

Rothen s'enflamme
C'ÉTAIT PAS DANS ROTHEN S'ENFLAMME : Vahid Halilhodzic suspendu 4 matchs !

Rothen s'enflamme

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 2:21


L'entraineur du FC Nantes Vahid Halilhodzic a écopé de quatre matchs de suspension de la part de la Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) après sa violente sortie contre l'arbitre du match entre le FC Nantes et le Stade Brestois ce dimanche (1-1) suite au carton rouge adressé à Dehmaine Tabibou. Une décision qui fait réagir Jean-Michel Larqué. 

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: Field Leaves Ford, Mercedes VLE and Free Charging | 16 Apr 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 16 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyDOUG FIELD TO LEAVE FORDDoug Field, who joined Ford in 2021 from Apple and previously helped launch the Tesla Model 3, will depart next month on a voluntary basis, with CEO Jim Farley praising him as an "invaluable partner" in Ford's electrification journey. Ford is simultaneously restructuring, creating a new "Product Creation and Industrialization" organisation under COO Kumar Galhotra that unifies EV, petrol, and hybrid programmes, with the first vehicle on Ford's new Universal EV architecture — a midsize electric pickup — due next year.DACIA READIES SUB-£16,000 ELECTRIC CITY CARDacia has revealed spy shots of a new electric city car priced from under €18,000 (£15,600), designed in just 16 months with help from its China team, featuring a design closer to its SUV range than the related Renault Twingo. Expected to use a 27.5kWh battery with around 160 miles of range, the car will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show in October 2026, with Dacia also planning three further EVs before 2030.MERCEDES-BENZ LAUNCHES VLE RANGE FROM €82,260Mercedes-Benz has launched the VLE range starting at €82,260, built on an 800-volt architecture capable of charging at up to 300 kW, enabling 355 km of WLTP range to be added in just 15 minutes. The range spans from the entry-level VLE 250 with an LFP battery to the VLE 400 4MATIC with a 305 kW all-wheel-drive system, with seating configurations from five to eight seats and pricing up to €113,000 depending on specification.KIA EV2 FIRST EDITION JOINS UK ECGThe Kia EV2 First Edition now qualifies for the UK government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant, bringing its net on-the-road price to £26,995. The EV2 had its world premiere in January 2026, entered series production in March at Kia's Slovakia plant, and sits as the entry point to Kia's dedicated BEV line-up designed and built in Europe.FREE ELECTRICITY ON GERMAN V2G TARIFFMunich-based The Mobility House plans to launch a V2G electricity tariff in Germany, initially paired with the Renault 5, that could allow EV owners to drive for free by charging when renewable energy is cheap and selling power back to the grid at peak times. A 2024 French pilot with Renault showed that connecting a car for an average of 14 hours per day can reduce charging costs for 10,000 km of driving to effectively zero, with the Mercedes-Benz CLA and GLC also set to join the programme later in 2026.BYD GAINS GROUND IN GERMANYBYD is surging in Germany, with Carwow recording a 135% jump in purchase queries for the brand in Q1 2026, driven by rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict and increasing new car costs making Chinese EVs more attractive. Interest centred on BYD's electric SUVs and the Dolphin hatchback, with Chinese-owned MG also seeing increased demand on the platform.BYD'S JINAN HEADS FOR GERMANYBYD's car carrier Jinan, one of the world's largest at 9,200-vehicle capacity, departed Shanghai on 17 March carrying fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles bound for Germany, arriving around 33 days later. The shipment highlights BYD's continued reliance on Chinese exports while European local production ramps up, with trial assembly underway in Szeged, Hungary since January and series production targeted for Q2 2026.BYD PRICES SEAL 6 PHEVS IN AUSTRALIABYD Australia has confirmed pricing for the Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring PHEVs, with the Sedan Essential starting at A$34,990 (around £18,380) — undercutting the Toyota Camry Hybrid — and first deliveries expected around June 2026. Both models use BYD's DM 5.0 plug-in hybrid system with Blade battery technology, offering 55 km electric range on the Sedan and around 100 km on the Touring Premium.POLESTAR AUSTRALIA BOSS ATTACKS PHEVSPolestar Australia's managing director Scott Maynard has publicly called PHEVs "the worst of both worlds," arguing they combine electric drivetrain complexity with petrol engine weight, rarely get charged by owners, and can actually be less efficient than a pure petrol car due to the added battery mass. He also claimed PHEVs are "fast becoming irrelevant" as EV range improves — a notable stance given that Polestar's parent company Geely continues to sell PHEVs across Volvo, Lotus, and Lynk & Co.TESLA ADDS SUNWODA AS FIFTH BATTERY SUPPLIERTesla has signed Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery as its fifth battery supplier, with Sunwoda set to provide third-generation LFP cells capable of charging at up to 3C — cutting charge time to around 20 minutes, compared to Tesla's current 2C LFP packs. The cells are destined for export vehicles built at Giga Shanghai, with Tesla buying raw prismatic cells from Sunwoda and assembling the modules and packs in-house.HONDA DROPS E:NY1 FROM UK LINE-UPHonda has removed the e:Ny1 from its UK configurator, leaving it with no fully electric models on sale in Britain after the car sold just 7,122 units in three years, hampered by a high price and limited range requiring heavy dealer discounts. This creates a serious ZEV mandate problem for Honda, which must hit 22% BEV sales this year rising to 80% by 2030, with fines of up to £15,000 per non-compliant vehicle — relief is expected from mid-2026 when a retro-inspired compact EV on the new Super-N platform arrives priced under £20,000.

Mining Stock Education
First Phosphate Secures EUR 170M Commitment & Targets 2029 Production with CEO John Passalacqua

Mining Stock Education

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 19:33


John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate, provides an update on the company's Quebec igneous phosphate project intended to produce purified phosphoric acid for LFP batteries. Passalacqua discusses a Danish Export Credit Agency LOI for up to 170 million euros for equipment and services, building on prior support including a Canadian federal non-repayable $16.7 million contribution and a similar 170 million US dollar EXIM Bank LOI, alongside a definitive bankable offtake agreement with some prepayment. He explains milestones needed to convert LOIs to definitive financing, with feasibility targeted by end-2026 and permitting in early 2027, supporting an aggressive 2029 production target. The conversation also covers completion of ~40,000 meters of infill drilling, discovery of two new zones that may expand the pit and resource, and the rationale for building a local North American/Western LFP supply chain amid geopolitical supply-chain disruptions. 00:00 Intro 00:56 Danish Financing LOI 02:25 Trade Tensions and Cooperation 03:04 From LOI To Definitive 04:25 Offtake Agreement De-Risking 06:18 Capex and Capital Stack 08:33 Drilling Results New Zones 10:50 Open Pit Depth and Mine Design 13:01 Geopolitics Supply Chain Resilience 15:21 North America and Europe Focus 16:11 Wrap Up and Tickers First Phosphate Introductory Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD7t1Q7OZfU Previous interview: https://youtu.be/mF2XegyOoEU Access press releases discussed: https://firstphosphate.com/news/ https://firstphosphate.com/ CSE: PHOS – FSE: KD0 – OTCQX: FRSPF – OTCQX-ADR: FPHOY Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor First Phosphate pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. First Phosphate's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Lloyd's List: The Shipping Podcast
Making reality meet the requirements

Lloyd's List: The Shipping Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 20:26


JAN-ERIK Räsänen has been on a personal journey that has led him to some new understandings about how to power both future and existing ships towards decarbonisation, he tells listeners to this podcast. He is chief technology officer of the Finnish ship design and engineering company Foreship, which has been part of the consulting engineering inspection and certification group RINA since June 2025. Foreship's specialism is the passengership sector, but his views are applicable to all ship types and to both newbuildings and existing ships. Alongside all the alternative fuels now being developed, such as biofuels, e-fuels and even nuclear power, he ranks batteries as a significant technology to help fulfil global and regional decarbonisation goals. It is a view that he attributes to a conversion experience, thanks to a chance meeting in 2011 with the CTO of a battery company during a ship inspection in Vancouver. At the time, he was sceptical that batteries were viable for ships. “My immediate thoughts were that this guy must be crazy,” he recalls. But that meeting was soon followed by a contract to explore whether two ferries could operate solely on batteries, which led to the largest battery retrofits ever done on ferries at that time. With installed battery capacity across the global fleet now standing at about 1,900 MWh, he concedes that “my first impressions of batteries on board ships were completely wrong” and says in this podcast that he now has a mantra: “electrify what can be electrified”. He provides details in the podcast of a number of battery-related passengership “firsts” with which Foreship has since been involved, including the largest battery conversion on a cruiseship and a ferry conversion that features both NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) and LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) batteries on board. Installations such as these allow the generating engines to run at their optimal output, increasing efficiency compared with non-battery power plants, he says. He acknowledges that a variety of solutions will be needed for all ship types and sizes to meet the emissions — and therefore efficiency — goals implied by the IMO and other regulations and ambitions, so he maintains what he calls an open-minded approach to technology choices. For example, as well as his enthusiasm for batteries, he says in the podcast how alternative fuels can help align reality and requirements, but only if they are green fuels, such as bio-methanol, e-methanol or e-diesel. He is less keen on ammonia, especially for passengerships, because of safety concerns. He also discusses LNG — which is a significant fuel in the passenger sector — but is concerned about its associated methane slip, especially at low loads, which brings him back to his core message: “the easiest way to reduce the methane slip from an engine is to install batteries” so that they can operate at their optimum load.

The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie
David Dickert and Frank Moyer with ANA, Inc.

The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 26:19 Transcription Available


Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to David Dickert and Frank Moyer with ANA, Inc. about "Traditional generation with battery technology". David Dickert and Frank Moyer discussed their roles and innovations at ANA, a company specializing in power solutions. David, with 38 years in the industry, leads sales, while Frank is the sector leader for North America data centers. They highlighted their E-Boss technology, a hybrid system combining diesel or natural gas generators with lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries, which offers 80,000 cycles compared to LFP's 6,000-7,000 cycles. E-BOSS can scale from 25 kVA to 50 MW, with a small footprint and high efficiency. They also introduced new extended battery packs for longer run times. Outline Introduction and Welcome Scott welcomes listeners to the number one industrial podcast, celebrating industry professionals.The podcast is broadcasting live from Power Gen in San Antonio, Texas.Scott introduces the guests, Frank and David, and sets the stage for the conversation. Backgrounds of Frank and David Frank Moyer introduces himself as the sector leader for North America data centers.David Dickert shares his background, leading sales at ANA and his extensive experience in the power industry.Both guests discuss their roles and the importance of their work in the industry.The conversation touches on the significance of data centers and their rapid growth. Introduction to E-BOSS Technology David explains the E-Boss technology, a hybrid system combining internal combustion and battery solutions.The E-Boss system makes diesel and natural gas generators 80% more efficient.Frank discusses the life expectancy of the battery component, highlighting the use of LTO technology.The E-Boss system is designed to optimize existing generators rather than replace them. Details of E-Boss Technology and Applications David elaborates on the E-Boss system's ability to parallel unlimited power systems.The system can scale from 25 kVA to 50 MW, with a small footprint.The E-Boss system is used in various applications, including data centers and construction sites.Frank emphasizes the safety and efficiency of the LTO technology, which is resistant to thermal runaway. Market Position and Future Plans David discusses the market position of ANA and their focus on data centers.The company is introducing new technologies, including extended battery packs, to meet growing demand.Frank highlights the unique inverter system that sets ANA's technology apart from competitors.The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to connect with ANA and explore their solutions. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! DAVID DICKERT'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dickert-8516a5/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anainc/ Company Website: https://anacorp.com/ FRANK MOYER'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-moyer-a06981284/ PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/CvYmGukv83E THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: NEOM: https://www.neom.com/en-us Hexagon: https://hexagon.com/ Arduino: https://www.arduino.cc/ Fictiv: https://www.fictiv.com/ Hitachi Vantara: https://www.hitachivantara.com/en-us/home.html Industrial Marketing Solutions:  https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ We the 15: https://www.wethe15.org/ YOUR INDUSTRIAL DIGITAL TOOLBOX: LifterLMS: Get One Month Free for $1 – https://lifterlms.com/ Active Campaign: Active Campaign Link Social Jukebox: https://www.socialjukebox.com/ Industrial Academy (One Month Free Access And One Free License For Future Industrial Leader): Business Beatitude the Book Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? Live your business the way you want to live with the BUSINESS BEATITUDES...The Bridge connecting sacrifice to success. YOU NEED THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! Reserve My Copy and My 25% Discount

Moove
Ändert Chinas neue Batterie-Richtlinie alles?

Moove

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 79:09 Transcription Available


Wie weit ist die Batterietechnik im E-Auto wirklich? In dieser Folge des Moove Podcasts spricht Prof. Maximilian Fichtner über den Stand von NMC-, LFP- und Natrium-Ionen-Batterien, über die Realität hinter Festkörper-Versprechen und über die Frage, warum beim E-Auto oft mehr Mythen als Fakten kursieren. Außerdem geht es um Ladegeschwindigkeit, Energiedichte, Rohstoffe, Recycling, europäische Zellfertigung und eine neue Sicherheitslogik, die Batterien künftig grundlegend verändern könnte. Grundlage des Gesprächs sind genau diese Themenblöcke im Transkript – vom Einstieg über NMC/LFP/Festkörper bis zum Schlusskapitel über Recycling, Haltbarkeit und „No smoke, no fire“.

Rothen s'enflamme
Le meilleur de Rothen s'enflamme : le foot français est-il condamné ? 26/03

Rothen s'enflamme

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 22:31


Chaque matin, retrouvez le meilleur débat de l'émission d'hier. La Ligue acte le report de Lens/PSG. Les membres de Rothen s'enflamme se révoltent contre cette décision de la LFP avec Jérôme Rothen, Jean-Michel Larqué et Benoît Costil.

Rothen s'enflamme
Le meilleur de Rothen s'enflamme : Report Lens/PSG ? Luis Campos (PSG) invité exceptionnel

Rothen s'enflamme

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 24:28


Chaque matin, retrouvez le meilleur débat de l'émission d'hier. Luis Campos, directeur sportif du PSG, est invité de Rothen s'enflamme et réagit à la pétition : contre le report de Lens/PSG. Avec autour de la table Benoit Boutron, Souleymane Diawara et Christophe Dugarry.

Winamax Football Club - Le podcast
WFC - Lens vs PSG reporté : le championnat faussé ?

Winamax Football Club - Le podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 63:54


Le Conseil d'Administration de la LFP a décidé du report du match entre Lens et le PSG. Initialement prévu le 11 avril, entre les deux quarts de finale de Ligue des champions du Paris Saint-Germain, il se jouera finalement mi-mai, entre la 33e et la 34e journée. Cette décision est-elle logique ou honteuse ? La volonté de Lens de ne pas reporter le match devait-elle primer ? Le championnat est-il faussé ? Que pensez-vous des arguments de la priorisation européenne que la LFP applique depuis plus de 20 ans ? La France affronte ce soir le Brésil pour son premier match en terre américaine. Le rassemblement est-il capital pour les hommes de Didier Deschamps ? Qui joue gros pendant cette période internationale ? Que voyez-vous pour ce match face au Brésil ? Ne manquez pas les coups à tenter du jour.Ce podcast est hébergé par Podcastics, la plateforme pour créer et diffuser votre podcast facilement.

Ici c'est France Bleu Paris
"Je ne comprends pas tout le brouhaha autour du possible report de Lens-PSG" - 100% PSG, le billet

Ici c'est France Bleu Paris

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:41


durée : 00:04:41 - 100% PSG - Le billet - Quand se jouera le match entre Lens et le PSG ? Depuis deux semaines il y a plein de débats pour savoir si le match (initialement placé entre les deux quarts de finale face à Liverpool) doit être reporté. Le PSG et Lens font valoir leurs arguments, la LFP décidera ce jeudi. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Clean Power Hour
LG Ditches EV Batteries for Grid Storage. Big Signal.

Clean Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 49:59 Transcription Available


LG Energy Solution and GM are converting their Tennessee EV battery plant to LFP production for the US grid storage market. The $70 million retooling signals a broader industry shift as EV demand in the US slows and grid storage demand accelerates. Tim Montague and John Weaver break down what this means for battery pricing, domestic manufacturing, and project developers on this week's Clean Power Hour Live. They also cover the natural gas supply disruption that sent European energy prices up 27%, balcony solar legislation advancing in 24 states, and the debut of robotic solar construction from Terabase Energy.Episode Highlights:Iran attacked a major gas facility in Qatar that produces roughly 17% of Qatar's output. John Weaver estimates this takes 3.5% of the global natural gas supply offline for at least a year. (Source)Illinois is among 24 states advancing balcony solar legislation. A Canary Media story reports that a balcony system at $3 per watt costs about $2,000 and saves consumers $400 per year. (Canary Media)LG Energy Solution and GM are converting their Ultium Cells joint venture in Tennessee from EV battery production to LFP batteries for the US grid storage market. (PV Magazine Energy Storage)Terabase, the automated solar construction platform, is ready for full market debut. The company assembles module tables on torque tubes in a covered structure, then uses robotic vehicles to transport them to field positions. (Solar Power World)  Tim has interviewed Terabase CEO Matt Campbell on the Clean Power Hour (Episode 165) Global battery storage deployment hit 17 gigawatt hours in February 2026, a 60% increase over February 2025. (Energy Storage News)  Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  CleanPowerHour@gmail.comCorporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

Stocks To Watch
Episode 790: Arianne Phosphate ($DAN | $DRRSF): A High-Purity Phosphate Opportunity

Stocks To Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 16:23


This interview is disseminated on behalf of Arianne Phosphate.Arianne Phosphate (TSX-V: DAN | OTCQB: DRRSF | FRANKFURT: JE9N) is advancing one of the most significant undeveloped phosphate projects in North America. Head of Strategic and Business Initiatives Brian Ostroff explains how the growing demand for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries is creating a new and rapidly expanding market for high-purity phosphate.The discussion also covers Arianne's Lac à Paul Project in Québec, a fully permitted and shovel-ready project that hosts one of the largest greenfield igneous phosphate deposits globally, and is designed to produce high-grade, low-contaminant phosphate concentrate.Learn more: https://www.arianne-inc.comWatch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/mLR8xFTGkLIAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/GlobalOneMedia 

WALL STREET COLADA
Fed y petróleo dominan el tape, $NVDA revive el bull case, $TSLA amarra baterías y $AMZN acelera entregas

WALL STREET COLADA

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 4:28


SUMMARY DEL SHOW Futuros en rojo mientras arranca la reunión de la Fed, con el mercado esperando tasas sin cambios y atento al tono sobre inflación. Petróleo arriba de $100 con riesgo en Ormuz y aliados sin apoyar a EE. UU. para reabrir la ruta, manteniendo el miedo a disrupción e inflación. $NVDA en GTC habla de oportunidad de $1 Trillón hasta 2027, $TSLA firma $4.3 Billones con LGES para baterías LFP en Michigan y $AMZN lanza entregas de 1 y 3 horas con fee extra

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: Rivian R2, Ford Explorer, Lucid Midsize EVs & more | 13 Mar 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Friday 13 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyRIVIAN REVEALS R2 PRICINGThe Rivian R2 launches in four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery, ranging from the $57,990 Performance AWD (656 hp, 330 miles) arriving this Spring to a ~$45,000 base RWD variant in late 2027 with 275+ miles of range. All trims charge 10–80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, with a $1,495 destination charge across the board.FORD CUTS EXPLORER ENTRY PRICE WITH LFP BATTERYFord has revised its European Explorer EV with a new LFP battery pack, growing usable capacity from 52 kWh to 58 kWh and boosting WLTP range 17% to 444 km (276 miles), while a stronger APP350 motor lifts output to 140 kW and cuts the 0–100 km/h time to 8.0 seconds. The updated model starts at €39,990 in Germany and adds vehicle-to-load charging, refreshed infotainment, expanded driver assistance features, and standard one-pedal driving, though peak DC charging drops from 145 kW to 110 kW.LUCID NAMES MIDSIZE SUVS COSMOS AND EARTHLucid revealed at Investor Day 2026 that its two upcoming midsize electric SUVs will be called Cosmos and Earth, targeting a ~$50,000 starting price and production before end of 2026. Both will use 800V architecture, bidirectional charging, the new in-house Atlas drive unit (23% lighter, 30% fewer parts), and Lucid claims just 69 kWh would be sufficient for 300 miles of range thanks to a 0.22 drag coefficient.LUCID GRAVITY ADDS CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTOLucid has rolled out an OTA update (UX 3.5) bringing wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Gravity SUV for North American owners now, with Europe and the Middle East to follow in late March. Both systems display on the Gravity's 6K Clearview Cockpit screen, addressing one of the most requested features from Lucid customers.JAECOO 8 UK SALES START IN MAYThe Jaecoo 8, a three-row flagship SUV, goes on sale in the UK in May priced from £45,500, using Chery's Super Hybrid System pairing a 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a three-speed auto for 422 bhp, 83 miles of electric-only range, and over 700 miles of combined range. Two trims are offered — Luxury (seven seats, £45,500) and Executive (six Nappa leather captain's chairs, £47,500) — with DC fast charging up to 40 kW for a 30–80% charge in about 20 minutes.EU EV PRICES FALL AS SMALL CARS RETURNAverage EU electric car prices dropped €1,800 to €42,700 in 2025 — the first decline since 2020 — driven by a surge in affordable B-segment BEVs like the Citroën ë-C3 and Renault 5, whose average segment prices fell 13%. T&E expects further price pressure in 2026 as Volkswagen Group prepares a small-car family including the ID. Polo, Cupra Raval, and Skoda Epiq, all targeting around €25,000.HONDA AXES THREE US EVSHonda has cancelled the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX for U.S. production, warning of losses up to ¥2.5 trillion ($15.8 billion) as it reverses its EV strategy amid rollbacks of U.S. fossil fuel regulations and removal of EV incentives. CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the priority is to "stop the bleeding," with operating losses now expected up to ¥1.12 trillion in the current fiscal year; the Sony-Honda Afeela brand is unaffected.VOLKSWAGEN SETS ID. POLO FROM €25,000Volkswagen will world-premiere the entry-level ID. Polo next month, starting at €25,000 and marking the first ID model to carry an established VW brand name. The range spans 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC battery options with outputs from 85 kW to 166 kW, and includes an R-Line (~€35,000, ~211 hp) and a GTI variant, with up to 450 km (280 miles) of WLTP range from the larger pack.ENEL COMPLETES 3,730 CHARGING STATIONSEnel has finished installing 3,730 EV charging stations across five Italian regions under the first tender of Italy's PNRR recovery plan, with each station offering two points capable of up to 90 kW each. The network is accessible via Enel's app or card and integrates with around 160 mobility service providers, with a further 1,200 stations already contracted under subsequent tenders.ELECTREON COMPLETES INDUCTEV ACQUISITIONElectreon has finalized its acquisition of U.S.-based InductEV, combining dynamic in-road wireless charging with InductEV's high-power stationary wireless charging for heavy-duty transit and freight. The merged portfolio now covers highway and urban corridor charging (LINE), burst charging at stops (DASH), depot charging (DOT), and heavy-duty freight charging (Ultra DOT).SCANDLINES STARTS BALTIC WHALE SERVICEScandlines launched the Baltic Whale on 10 March 2026, claiming it as the world's largest electric freight ferry in operation at 147 metres, running the 18.5 km Rødby–Puttgarden route carrying 66 freight units. Its 10 MWh battery can fully recharge in just 12 minutes via a dedicated 50 kV / 25 MW cable, with an automated docking tower connecting in 15 seconds, while a hybrid diesel mode reduces crossing time from one hour to 45 minutes.

Les Grandes Gueules
Fin des patchs LGBT sur les maillots : recul scandaleux ? - 13/03

Les Grandes Gueules

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 25:44


A 10h, ce vendredi 13 mars 2026, les GG : Zohra Bitan, cadre de la fonction publique, Jean-Loup Bonnamy, professeur de philosophie, et Jérôme Marty, médecin généraliste, débattent du sujet du jour : "La Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) abandonne les couleurs arc-en-ciel sur les maillots pour dire non à l'homophobie, un recul scandaleux ?"

Les Grandes Gueules
Les Grandes Gueules du 13 mars : Zohra Bitan, Jérôme Marty et Jean-Loup Bonnamy - 10h/11h

Les Grandes Gueules

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 43:00


Au menu de la deuxième heure des GG du vendredi 13 mars 2026 : "Un chasseur alpin mort lors d'une attaque de drones en Irak, la France doit-elle s'engager dans le conflit ?" et "La Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) abandonne les couleurs arc-en-ciel sur les maillots pour dire non à l'homophobie, un recul scandaleux ?", avec Zohra Bitan, cadre de la fonction publique, Jean-Loup Bonnamy, professeur de philosophie, et Jérôme Marty, médecin généraliste.

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: Ford, BYD, Anti-EV Propaganda & more | 10 Mar 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 10 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyFORD UPDATES PUMA GEN-EFord has updated the all-electric Puma Gen-E with a redesigned battery lifting WLTP range from 376 km to 417 km (260 miles), alongside new BlueCruise hands-free driving, audio, connectivity, and colour updates. BlueCruise can be bought outright or via subscription, with all capable Puma models receiving a free three-month trial.BYD TO EXPORT FLASH CHARGING BY 2026BYD plans to roll out its 1,500 kW Flash Charging network internationally before the end of 2026, starting with a push to 20,000 stations across China and then expanding to plants in Thailand, Brazil, and Hungary. The system charges second-gen LFP Blade Battery vehicles from 10% to 70% in five minutes, with each unit also functioning as an on-site 200–300 kWh battery pack to protect local grid infrastructure.POLL FINDS EV KNOWLEDGE GAPA YouGov poll for the ECIU found that over half of non-EV drivers scored two or fewer correct answers out of ten on basic EV facts, with nearly half wrongly believing EVs catch fire more often than petrol cars. A House of Lords committee described the situation as a "concerted campaign of misinformation," warning that false narratives and deliberate anti-EV propaganda by some in the media are a major barrier to EV uptake in the UK.MOST UK BUYERS MISS EV GRANTCarwow research found that 64% of in-market UK car buyers were unaware of the Government's EV grant, despite 73% of those who did know about it saying a full £3,750 discount would make them more likely to choose an EV. EVs now account for just under a quarter of new car sales, with only 8 of the 46 qualifying models eligible for the maximum grant amount.MERCEDES SETS OUT 2026 GLA PLANMercedes will launch the third-generation GLA later in 2026 on its MMA platform, offering hybrid and fully electric variants with an 800V system, a new vehicle supercomputer, and over-the-air update capability. The flagship GLA 250+ pairs an 85 kWh battery with a 262 bhp rear motor targeting up to 420 miles WLTP range, and the cabin features a 14.5-inch touchscreen with AI-powered MBUX voice recognition.MG 4 EV URBAN SET FOR AUSTRALIA IN 2026MG will bring the MG 4 EV Urban to Australia from April 2026, featuring LFP batteries in 43 kWh and 54 kWh options and a front-wheel-drive-only layout on the newer E3 platform. Pricing has not been confirmed, but UK figures suggest it could land closer to A$30,000, putting it in direct competition with BYD's Dolphin Essential at $29,990.OCTOPUS EXPORTS PLUNGE PRICING EV CHARGING TO FRANCEOctopus Energy is extending its dynamic Plunge Pricing public charging model to France via Electroverse, offering up to 50% discounts on charging costs when wholesale power prices fall due to high wind and solar output. The launch covers around 7,000 ultra-rapid Powerdot charge points, with Electroverse already connected via roaming to roughly 97% of France's 172,000 public charging points.PORSCHE CONSIDERING TAYCAN PANAMERA MERGERPorsche is exploring merging the Taycan and Panamera into a single model line offering petrol, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric variants, following €1.8 billion in write-downs tied to delayed SSP Sport platform development. The merged line could follow the Macan and Cayenne model, where parallel ICE and EV versions share a name despite using distinct platforms.SK BATTERY AMERICA CUTS 958 GEORGIA JOBSSK Battery America has cut 958 workers — 37% of its workforce — at its Commerce, Georgia plant, citing weak US EV market conditions. The plant had supplied cells for the Ford F-150 Lightning, Volkswagen ID.4, and Hyundai and Kia models, with Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff blaming the losses on the Trump administration's stance on EVs.VOLVO EX60 BETS BIG ON CENTRAL SOFTWAREVolvo has positioned the all-electric EX60, due for customer deliveries in September, as Europe's first "true" software-defined vehicle, combining in-house batteries, motors, core software, and the new SPA3 platform under one roof. The centralised software architecture replaces dozens of supplier ECUs and kilometres of wiring, with Volvo claiming the freed-up space gives the D-segment SUV cabin room comparable to older E-segment cars.REDWOOD SHIFTS EV BATTERIES INTO SECOND-LIFE STORAGERedwood Materials is expanding into second-life battery energy storage after finding that incoming used EV packs are retaining more capacity and arriving in better condition than originally modelled. The strategy centres on a 12 MW/63 MWh second-life BESS project in Texas — claimed as the world's largest — with Redwood targeting GWh-scale deployments for data centres, renewables, and utility-scale installations.

The Northern Miner Podcast
Battery metals are back, ft MINING.com's Frik Els on the EV market

The Northern Miner Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 82:18


This week's episode features Frik Els, Editor-at-Large at MINING.com, in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the evolving landscape of battery metals and electric vehicles. Els explains how battery technology, particularly developments emerging from China, is reshaping demand for so-called battery metals. He also discusses the growing popularity of LFP batteries over NCM chemistries, and why sodium-ion batteries could become the next major innovation in the sector. Finally, he shares his outlook on the EV market and explains why Europe may be the next key test for Chinese automakers. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Paul Huet, Chairman and CEO of Americas Gold and Silver, who discusses the company's Galena silver–copper–antimony project in Idaho and the Cosalá copper–lead–zinc project in Mexico. To learn more, visit: https://americas-gold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

Mining Stock Education
Canada Funds First Phosphate & Incentivizes Domestic Phosphate Production with CEO John Passalacqua

Mining Stock Education

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 19:55


Bill Powers interviews First Phosphate CEO John Passalacqua following PDAC, where the company received a non-repayable C$16.7M grant and highlighted government support for critical mineral supply chains. Passalacqua says the funding de-risks the company through feasibility, permitting, and toward a final investment decision, with drilling nearly complete and a feasibility study targeted for December 2026. He explains LFP batteries are largely phosphate-based and that First Phosphate's high-purity igneous phosphate resource in Quebec is rare and advantaged by proximity to infrastructure and a deep-sea port. He discusses phosphate being added to Canada's critical minerals list and related tax credits for downstream facilities, outlines a 10,000 tpa LFP CAM plant concept pending tariff clarity, and reviews U.S. market access via OTCQX and a new 10:1 ADR, along with insider share purchases and recent stock highs. 00:00 Intro 00:54 Canada Grant Impact 02:11 Drilling and Feasibility Timeline 03:02 Why LFP Needs Phosphate 04:05 Infrastructure and Location Edge 05:29 Critical Minerals List Benefits 07:55 Downstream Plant and Tariff Pause 09:03 Europe and US Strategy 10:20 OTCQX Tickers and ADR Explained 14:07 Insider Buying and Alignment 15:05 Valuation and Execution Outlook 16:53 Wrap Up and Disclaimers First Phosphate Introductory Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD7t1Q7OZfU Press releases discussed: https://firstphosphate.com/first-phosphate-nrcan-funding-16-7m/ https://firstphosphate.com/canada-critical-minerals-phosphate-clean-tech/ https://firstphosphate.com/first-phosphate-adr-program-fphoy-otcqx/ https://firstphosphate.com/ CSE: PHOS – FSE: KD0 – OTCQX: FRSPF – OTCQX-ADR: FPHOY Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor First Phosphate pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. First Phosphate's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: Pump Prices, Cupra, Ford & more | 05 Mar 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 05 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyMIDDLE EAST CONFLICT LIFTS UK FUEL AND ENERGY COSTSBrent crude surged past $84 per barrel and UK gas prices spiked to a three-year high of £1.44 per therm after Qatar halted LNG exports following Iran's threat to attack tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with the RAC warning UK forecourt prices will feel the full impact within a week. Home EV charging costs are shielded for now by the energy price cap — fixed at 24.67p per kWh for electricity until end of June — but wholesale price rises could push the cap higher from July, making both home wallbox and public charging more expensive.​EUROPEAN FLEETS COULD SAVE €246BN BY 2030A new EY and Eurelectric report finds that fully electrifying Europe's corporate fleets could deliver up to €246 billion in cumulative savings and cut one billion tonnes of CO2 by 2030. However, the authors warn that cheaper running costs alone will not drive mass uptake, calling for coordinated action from manufacturers, policymakers, grid operators and finance providers to tackle high upfront costs, uncertain residual values, and charging infrastructure delays.CUPRA BORN FACELIFT BRINGS SHARP NOSE, SMALL TWEAKSCupra has facelifted the Born with a "shark nose" front end, triangular matrix LED headlights, a continuous rear light strip, and new 235 mm tyres across all five wheel options, while the aerodynamically improved 79 kWh variants now claim around 600 km (373 miles) of WLTP range. A new entry "Born Plus" trim pairs a 58 kWh battery with a 140 kW motor — figures that match Ford's Capri LFP option and strongly suggest a switch to LFP cells from the updated MEB+ platform — though Cupra has not confirmed drivetrain details and appears to be saving that announcement for a related reveal, likely the VW ID.3 facelift later in 2026.FORD EV SALES SINK 71% AFTER LIGHTNING EXITFord's US EV sales collapsed 71% in February 2026 to just 2,122 units, the steepest monthly drop in its EV history, driven by the discontinuation of the F-150 Lightning and the expiry of the federal EV tax credit. Ford's Model e division lost $4.8 billion in 2025 and is forecast to lose another $4–5 billion in 2026, with profitability not expected until 2029; the company has already booked a $19.5 billion writedown and is pivoting to a new ~$30,000 midsize electric pickup it hopes will revive the business by 2027.LUCID PATCHES GRAVITY SOFTWARE AGAINLucid Motors has pushed software update 3.4.4 to the Gravity SUV, targeting AC charging improvements and Drive Assist availability, following a January update that resolved around 95% of earlier software issues — with the car averaging a new update every 24 days since launch. Lucid has closed its online configurator for both the Air and Gravity while it prepares its 2027 model year announcement, and Air owners face a $950 hardware upgrade bill to access the newer UX 3.0 platform already running in the Gravity, due to arrive by autumn 2026.MITSUBISHI READIES LEAF-BASED EV FOR CANADAMitsubishi is preparing its first all-new model since the Eclipse Cross for Canadian dealerships in 2026, built on Nissan's CMF-EV platform and LEAF architecture, with spy shots showing a heavily camouflaged prototype that shares the LEAF's roofline, proportions, and rear hatch panel. Both models will be built side by side at Nissan's Kaminokawa plant in Japan, and Mitsubishi may receive the smaller battery pack to undercut the LEAF on entry price — a strategy that would see Nissan supply the foundations while a cheaper sibling competes for the same buyers.ALPITRONIC UNVEILS HYC400 SERIES 2 CHARGERAlpitronic has launched the HYC400 Series 2, retaining the 400 kW maximum output of its predecessor while upgrading to a 22-inch touchscreen (up from 15.6 inches), second-generation silicon carbide power stacks, and a higher continuous output current of 600 A (up from 500 A). The unit maintains 97.5% charging efficiency but standby power consumption rises significantly from 43 W to under 100 W, and cable options narrow to a single 5-metre length; Alpitronic will sell both generations simultaneously to suit different site requirements.​APTERA SHOWS FIRST VALIDATION-LINE VEHICLE PHOTOAptera Motors has published the first photo of a vehicle off its validation assembly line, marking a milestone for its three-wheeled, solar-assisted EV that claims 400 miles of range from a 44 kWh battery and up to 40 miles of daily solar charging, classified as a motorcycle to bypass certain safety regulations. The launch edition price has risen to $40,000 — a $9,300 increase from prior estimates — though a $28,000 model is planned for the future, and with nearly 50,000 pre-orders and a stated daily capacity of 80–100 vehicles, Aptera claims it could fulfil all orders within 500 days of full production, though the end-of-year delivery timeline remains uncertain.​GEELY TARGETS DEFENDER WITH GALAXY BATTLESHIPGeely plans to launch the Galaxy Battleship in the UK in 2028, a blocky hybrid 4x4 aimed squarely at the Land Rover Defender and Toyota Land Cruiser, with a production design expected to stay 90–95% true to the Galaxy Cruiser concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. Built on the GEA Evo platform with steer- and brake-by-wire, it may use an AI-driven plug-in hybrid system with a stated output of around 858 bhp, and Geely is promising an interior that surpasses the Defender's for luxury — a bold claim for the Chinese brand's first foray into the 4x4 segment.​EU UNVEILS LOCAL-CONTENT RULES FOR CLEAN TECHThe European Commission has unveiled the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), tying over €2 trillion in public procurement and subsidies to low-carbon and "Made-in-EU" conditions across sectors including EVs, steel, cement, and wind turbines, with the goal of raising manufacturing's share of EU economic output from 14% to 20% by 2035. China is excluded from the initial trusted-partner list — which includes the UK, Canada, and the US — and foreign investments above €100 million from countries controlling 40%+ of global production would face strict conditions including capped 49% foreign ownership and mandatory technology transfer; BMW and Mercedes oppose the Act over fears of higher costs, while Renault backs it and the text must still clear the European Parliament before becoming law.​

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast
BRIEFLY: BMW, Tesla, Škoda & more | 02 Mar 2026

EV News Daily - Electric Car Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 4:16


It's EV News Briefly for Monday 02 March 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyBMW USA SHOP LEAK POINTS TO 2027 LINEUPA leak on BMW USA's online shop revealed two fully electric i3 sedan variants — the i3 40 xDrive and i3 50 xDrive — confirmed for the US in 2027, sharing the Neue Klasse platform with the iX3 and featuring Gen6 batteries, 800-volt hardware, and an iDrive X interior. The 2027 lineup also adds a first-ever iX4 coupe-SUV in two variants, an iX3 in three configurations launching in North America this summer, an electric iX5, and an i3 M60 alongside a full electric M3 positioned as the spiritual successor to today's M3 Competition.TESLA BERLIN RUNS HALF FULL AS UNION ROW SIMMERSTesla's Gigafactory Berlin produced 211,235 vehicles in 2024 against a stated annual capacity of 375,000 — a 56% utilisation rate — and output has since declined further, with the factory now reportedly running at around 40% capacity and BYD outselling Tesla in Europe in January 2026. Labour tensions are deepening ahead of works council elections, with IG Metall pursuing collective wage agreements similar to those at Volkswagen and BMW, while Tesla filed a criminal complaint against a union member and Elon Musk warned that "outside organisations" could hinder the site's ambition to become Europe's largest factory complex.T&E: LOCAL BATTERIES COULD CUT COST GAPA Transport & Environment report argues the EU can shrink the cost gap between domestically made and Chinese batteries from 90% to around 30% through scaled-up local production, with higher automation and lower scrap rates potentially cutting the gap to $14 per kWh by 2030 — equivalent to roughly €500 on an average EV. The findings align with the EU's forthcoming Industrial Accelerator Act, which targets ~70% local content thresholds for publicly supported EVs, though some carmakers warn this risks making batteries prohibitively expensive while T&E's Julia Poliscanova calls it "a sovereignty premium worth paying," particularly given China's export restrictions on critical minerals.TRIBUNAL BACKS 5% VAT ON SOME PUBLIC CHARGINGA UK tax tribunal has ruled against HMRC in a case brought by community charging operator Charge My Street, finding that a de-minimis clause in the VAT Act 1994 — capping "domestic" supplies at 1,000 kWh per month per customer — can qualify most neighbourhood charge points for the 5% reduced VAT rate rather than the 20% rate currently applied to public charging. The ruling is significant for drivers without off-street parking, though it also raises commercial complications, as many charge point operators have multi-year contracts priced on 20% VAT, and it opens the door to networks gaming the threshold by splitting sites or charger banks into separate "premises".ŠKODA OPENS €205M CTP BATTERY PLANT IN CZECHIAŠkoda has opened a €205 million (~$216M), 55,000 m² battery production facility at Mladá Boleslav, making it the Volkswagen Group's largest BEV battery system site and the first VW Group plant in Europe to manufacture cell-to-pack (CTP) systems at scale. The line produces over 1,100 battery systems per day — targeting up to 335,000 annually — and Škoda's switch to LFP cells has cut battery production costs by 30% compared to its previous MEB systems.MG CLOSES IN ON EUROPEAN FACTORY PLANMG has narrowed its European factory search to five countries, aiming to begin production by 2027 to circumvent the EU's 45% tariff on Chinese-built BEVs — a levy that caused MG's European BEV sales to fall 33% to 48,479 units last year, even as overall European sales rose 26% to 307,282 units in 2025. MG Europe head William Wang declared "it's time to build local," positioning the brand as a European marque rather than a Chinese import, as rivals BYD, Chery, and Leapmotor also race to establish European manufacturing footholds.CITROËN UPDATES C5 AIRCROSS PHEV FOR EURO 7Citroën has refreshed the C5 Aircross plug-in hybrid with a new 21.5 kWh battery (17.8 kWh usable), delivering up to 96 km (60 miles) of WLTP combined electric range — a 33% improvement over the outgoing model and ahead of rivals like the Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 (69 km) and Ford Kuga PHEV (64 km). Priced in the €40–50k range, Citroën positions the updated C5 Aircross as one of the most tax-efficient family SUVs in the mainstream segment across EU markets while still targeting Euro 7 compliance.CANADIAN TRIAL PEGS ELECTRIC SEMI SAVINGS AT $157,126A real-world Canadian trial by FPInnovations' PIT Group and Transport Canada tracked two commercial fleets over 12 months and more than 200,000 km of Montreal-area operations, projecting savings of $157,126 per truck over six years — described as the most comprehensive dataset of its kind outside controlled demonstrations. The study compared the Freightliner eCascadia (BEV) directly against the diesel Cascadia and found that despite the electric truck's higher purchase price, higher-than-expected maintenance costs, and lower residual value, a six-year saving still emerged and may prove conservative.DENZA D9 ELECTRIC MPV ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIADenza has launched the D9 electric MPV in Australia from A$85,990, powered by a 103.3 kWh Blade Battery with 200 kW DC fast charging, 11 kW AC charging, and V2L capability across both variants, all built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with a cell-to-body battery structure. The seven-seat, three-row cabin targets the premium end of the people-mover segment with nappa leather, open-pore white ash wood trim, a 14-speaker Dynaudio sound system, adaptive suspension, and second-row captain's chairs offering over 900 mm of legroom, massage, and individual screens.CHINESE CAR BRANDS SPLIT US BUYERSA Cox Automotive survey of 802 prospective US car buyers found the country almost evenly divided — 38% would consider Chinese brands if available, 39% would not — with Gen Z showing notably higher openness at 69%. Chinese brands remain locked out of the US market by high tariffs and software regulations, but cost pressure is a key driver of interest, with 68% of open buyers expecting lower prices against an average new car price of $50,000, while BYD has already surpassed Tesla in European EV sales.

Clean Power Hour
Why the Middle Market Is Storage's Biggest Battleground

Clean Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 47:12 Transcription Available


LFP battery storage pricing dropped from over $1,000 per kilowatt hour to under $100 per kilowatt hour in a few short years. That single shift is reshaping project economics across the solar and storage industry. In this episode of The Clean Power Hour, host Tim Montague sits down with Wes Kennedy, a 30-year clean energy veteran. They cover DC coupling, middle market strategy, the AI-driven energy demand surge, workforce development, and what the storage ITC means in a post-solar-ITC world.Wes Kennedy leads middle market BESS deployment at QCells. He has nearly 30 years of experience in renewables. He co-founded Namaste Solar and held senior engineering and leadership roles at SMA America, Dynapower, and Blue Planet Energy. He continues to educate the next generation of installers through his "Comprehensive Solar plus Storage" curriculum on HeatSpring.Episode HighlightsLFP batteries went from over $1,000/kWh to under $100/kWh at scale in a few years. Wes traces this shift from his time at Blue Planet Energy, where lithium iron phosphate was still considered an exotic chemistry. DC coupling turns a constrained interconnection into a 24-hour revenue asset. A 1 MW grid connection, when paired with enough solar and storage on the DC side, produces a 24 MWh revenue stream for the host while remaining a 1 MW dispatchable resource from the utility's perspective.The storage ITC still exists even though solar lost its tax credit. DC-coupled projects benefit because the battery, battery inverter, transformer, skid, and cables all qualify for the ITC. QCells is launching a 1.25 MW, 5 MWh middle market skid. All components come from non-FEOC nations with at least 70% domestic content compliance, qualifying for a 40% tax credit. The biggest storage myth is a lithium shortage. Wes points to battery recycling companies like Redwood Recycling. Recycled battery volume is a richer feedstock than the richest lithium mine on the planet. You can connect with Wes Kennedy here Wes Kennedy LinkedInQcells WebsiteHeatspring Wes Kennedy 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

Sinica Podcast
Kyle Chan on the Great Reversal in Global Technology Flows

Sinica Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 81:21


This week on Sinica, I speak with Kyle Chan, a fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings, previously a postdoc at Princeton, and author of the outstanding High-Capacity Newsletter on Substack. Kyle has emerged as one of the sharpest and most empirically grounded voices on U.S.-China technology relations, and he holds the all-time record for the most namechecks on Sinica's “Paying it forward” segment. We use his recent Financial Times op-ed on “The Great Reversal” in global technology flows and his longer High-Capacity essay on re-coupling as jumping-off points for a wide-ranging conversation about where China now sits at the global technological frontier, why the dominant decoupling narrative misses powerful structural forces pulling the two economies back together, and what all of this means for innovation, choke points, and the global tech ecosystem.4:35 – How Kyle became Kyle Chan: from Chicago School economics to development, railways, and systems thinking 12:50 – The Great Reversal: China at the technological frontier, from megawatt EV charging to LFP batteries 17:59 – The electro-industrial tech stack and China's overlapping, mutually reinforcing tech ecosystems 22:40 – Industrial strategy and time horizons: patience, persistence, and the long arc of China's auto industry 33:45 – Re-coupling under pressure: Waymo and Zeekr, Unitree robots, and the structural forces binding the two economies 40:22 – The gravity model: can political distance overwhelm technological mass? 47:01 – What China still wants from the U.S.: Cursor, GitHub, talent, and the AI brain drain 51:52 – Weaponized interdependence and the danger of securitizing everything 57:30 – Firm-level adaptation: HeyGen, Manus, and the playbook for de-sinification 1:02:58 – The view from the middle: Gulf states, Southeast Asia, and India as geopolitical arbitrageurs 1:10:18 – Engineering resilience: what policymakers are getting wrong about the systems they're buildingPaying it forward: Katrina Northrop; Grace Shao and her AI Proem newsletterRecommendations:Kyle: Wired Magazine's Made in China newsletter (by Zeyi Yang and Louise Matsakis); The Wire China Kaiser: The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet by Yi-Ling LiuSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Clean Power Hour
Missouri Wants to Ban All Solar Construction for Two Years

Clean Power Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 49:57 Transcription Available


A Missouri state senator wants to ban all solar construction for two years, threatening a 430 MW project already under construction. On the Clean Power Hour Live, Tim Montague and John Weaver cover the Missouri solar moratorium, the first UL standard for balcony solar, Elon Musk's 100 GW solar manufacturing ambitions, and Vineyard Wind's court victory sending its final turbine to sea. They also dig into LFP cell prices hitting $60/kWh in China, zinc battery economics for commercial projects, and what a $2.3 trillion global energy transition spend means for the US market.Episode Highlights:A Missouri state senator filed legislation to halt all solar construction, including projects already underway, through the end of 2027. A 430 MW project set to double the state's solar capacity faces risk. (LinkedIn)Balcony solar UL 3700 standard. UL released its first standard for balcony solar, UL 3700. (PV Magazine)Musk's 100 GW solar manufacturing plan. Elon Musk announced SpaceX and xAI will each source 100 GW of solar to power data centers. (PV Magazine)LFP cells race to 500+ Ah. Chinese battery manufacturers are scaling LFP cells from 314 Ah to 500 Ah and beyond. (PV Magazine)Global clean energy investment reached a record $2.3 trillion in 2025, up 8% from 2024. (Bloomberg NEF)Solar module prices from China rose 20 to 30% ahead of an April 1 export tax, adding 9 to 10% to costs. (PV Magazine)This episode is for solar professionals, battery storage developers, project developers, and clean energy investors tracking policy risk and market shifts. 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

Mining Stock Education
CATL's Huge $17.2B Lithium-Iron-Phosphate Order & First Phosphate Receives Future Supply Pre-payment

Mining Stock Education

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 18:59


In this episode of Mining Stock Education, John Passalacqua, CEO of First Phosphate, provides an update on the phosphate market and discusses the significance of CATL's tender for 500,000 annual tons of LFP cathode active material. John also talks about the company's focus on high-purity igneous phosphate for LFP batteries, their recent financial movements, and strategic goals. The episode also covers First Phosphate's unique position in the market, the challenges in sourcing high-purity phosphate, and their relationships with investors and partners. John offers insights on the company's CSE listing, future project developments, and the potential for uplisting to a major U.S. exchange. 00:00 Introduction and Major Industry News 00:44 Company Overview and Unique Selling Points 01:45 Understanding LFP Batteries and Phosphate 04:00 Company's Strategic Focus and Partnerships 05:47 Financial Updates and Future Plans 07:20 Stock Exchange Listing and Trading Insights 11:41 International Interests and Industry Headlines 14:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts First Phosphate Introductory Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD7t1Q7OZfU Press release discussed: https://firstphosphate.com/phosphate-offtake-prepayment-begin-lamarche/ CATL's LRP material order discussed: https://batteriesnews.com/catl-signs-172-billion-lithium-order-as-worlds-largest-ev-battery-maker-secures-key-material-supply/ https://firstphosphate.com/ CSE: PHOS – FSE: KD0 – OTCQX: FRSPF Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor First Phosphate pays Mining Stock Education a United States dollar ten thousand per month coverage fee. Bill Powers owns PHOS.cn shares at the time of this publication and seeks to sell them for profit at an unannounced future time. First Phosphate's forward-looking statement found in the company's presentation applies to the content of this interview. MSE offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. If you buy stock in a company featured on MSE, for your own protection, you should assume that it is MSE's owner personally selling you that stock. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/