Podcasts about v2g

Originally published as Episode 230 — this conversation has only become more relevant since. Michael Barnard is a climate futurist who builds decade-by-decade projections of the energy transition through 2100. He doesn't claim to be right. He claims to be less wrong than most. In this episode: why hydrogen demand will fall, not rise — and why the narrative that sustained it for a decade is now collapsing. We also cover Pakistan's 22 gigawatt rooftop solar surprise, battery swapping for two and three-wheelers, containerized batteries sailing fully charged from China to Rotterdam, and why V2G is a rounding error for 90% of the world. The 2035 hydrogen study from Sweden's RISE Institute says it all: hydrogen won't pencil out for road transport — anywhere. Denial is also a river in Egypt. Watch the original: https://youtu.be/m0pXZsTjGqg?si=2h2fbLv8VRo_wH63 Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

Hamish McKenzie is Deputy Director of the Energy and Climate Program at the Grattan Institute. His team just published a landmark report on Australia's gas transition — and the findings are stark. Gas use has peaked across every sector. In the National Electricity Market, gas generation is down 61% since 2014 and now just 4% of the grid. More households are leaving the gas network than joining it for the first time ever. The bigger problem isn't that gas is declining. It's that nobody is managing the decline — no legal definition of decommissioning, no coordinated phase-out plan, and networks shutting down with six months notice. We also cover V2G, the home battery boom, hydrogen's real use case, and why Australia is the most advanced country in the world on household energy transition. Cooking with gas used to mean everything was fine. Times have changed. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

In an exclusive interview, Tesla Energy's Asia Pacific boss Josef Tadich discusses energy abundance (read solar), the role of batteries big and small, hybrids, the EV surge and the arrival of V2G.

✅ The Green Impact Report Quick take: Most schools talk about sustainability. Jesse Michalski helped build one that actually runs on it. In this episode, the longtime electrician and renewable energy specialist breaks down how a Wisconsin middle school became a net-zero energy success story —without sacrificing practicality, ROI, or resilience.

De lelijke eend wordt elektrisch, de Citroën 2CV. Hij zal minder dan 15.000 euro gaan kosten. De Ferrari Luce gaat ruim een half miljoen euro kosten. De verschillen kunnen niet groter zijn. De jongens gaan los op beide auto's. De tegenhanger van de Luce wordt de Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-doors en worden in de podcast met elkaar vergeleken. Verder kondigt Lancia de Gamma aan. En bespreken we de bi-directionele kwaliteiten van de Skoda Epiq en Renault's V2G kwaliteiten. Gereden is er met de Volvo EX60, waar we eindelijk iets mogen zeggen. Ook wordt de tweede duurtester, de Volvo EX90 aangekondigd. 

In this long overdue episode of Quick Charge, the commercial trucking and logistics space is racing to electrify in the face of an ongoing oil crunch while homeowners race to claim the 30% solar tax credit by July 4th! We've also got electric semi truck news from Volvo, a seriously substantial new electric forklift from Kalmar that defies belief, and a new solar-powered trailer concept from Nivalis. All that, plus an ACT roundup AND an all-new sponsor on today's show. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at gmenergy.gm.com. Source Links ACT Expo roundup Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026 REALLY Quick Charge: The Mobility House, V2G, and building up the grid REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more REALLY Quick Charge: Greenlane CEO talks expansion, deals, and more Toyota Hino debut new Le Series electric MD trucks at ACT Expo Toyota announces new hydrogen collab with Nikola fueling spinoff Volvo Trucks adds electric PTO to VNR Electric semi lineup E-quipment highlight: Kalmar li-ion Super Heavy electric forklifts Nivalis buys SolarEdge, paving the way for solar powered reefer trailers in the US If you still want that 30% solar tax credit, the new panic date is July 4 Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we got the chance to sit down with The Mobility House North America's director of marketing communications, Dylan Gasperik, who talks ACT, V2G integration with Kia, utility programs, and how EVs strengthen – not weaken – the nation's straining energy grid. Earlier this week, The Mobility House and Wallbox successfully installed and interconnected a Kia EV9 and Quasar 2 bidirectional charger in a San Diego County home, representing the first residential bidirectional charger interconnected in the County and an important step toward the broader adoption of bidirectional charging in residential settings in the US. "This is an important milestone in the commercialization of vehicle-to-everything services for electric vehicle drivers," explains Russell Vare, VP of Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI), The Mobility House North America. "Many people don't realize you need an interconnection approval with the utility, even if you only manage your home energy and never export power beyond the meter. We have accomplished this, and have gone one step further to enable the system to export power and realize the value of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)." Also, there's this candidate for best show swag ever. Chocowatt Mobility House Chocowatt bar. The news was announced at ACT Expo '26 as part of a broader effort to promote the work The Mobility House has been doing with utility and pilot programs across the country, and Dylan and I got a chance to talk about that, fleets, and more. Source Links The Mobility House North America website Wallbox expands its bidirectional EV charger program in the US Wallbox chargers enable Kia EV9s to power homes for the first time Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

Concerns about electric grid capacity remain in the headlines as surging demand, fueled in part by A.I and data centers, stress the system and contribute to rising electricity costs.But what if your car could be part of the solution. It may be, if you have an electric car.Vehicle to grid technology - developed by Univ. of Delaware Professor Willett Kempton - has been around for 30 years but, the timing may finally be right for it to make its mark.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle took a closer look at where V2G tech stands and why it may be ready to take off. And he joined Tom Byrne this week to discuss what he learned.

Eine Änderung im Energiewirtschaftsrecht, die im November letzten Jahres gebilligt wurde, sorgt nun endlich für rechtliche Klarheit beim Einsatz von Elektroautos als mobilen Energiespeicher. Denn erstmals entfällt damit die Doppelbelastung beim Ein- und Ausspeichern von elektrischer Energie. Damit wir das bidirektionale Laden und ganz speziell das sogenannte „Vehicle-to-Grid“ (V2G) erstmals in Deutschland wirtschaftlich sinnvoll darstellbar.Wir haben uns angeschaut, welche Angebote zum bidirektionalen Laden die Autohersteller bereits im Programm haben oder in Kürze auf den Markt bringen werden.

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

Este programa se emite en Onda Cero MS todos los jueves y los viernes a las 19:20. En este episodio especial de AutoFM ponemos el foco en uno de los grandes pilares del automóvil actual: la tecnología. La industria está viviendo una transformación sin precedentes, donde el software, la eficiencia energética y la conectividad están redefiniendo por completo la experiencia de conducción. Y en este nuevo escenario, hay marcas que no solo se adaptan, sino que lideran el cambio con una visión clara y ambiciosa. Ese es el caso de Kia, que está construyendo un auténtico ecosistema tecnológico con un objetivo muy concreto: democratizar la innovación. Lejos de reservar sus avances para modelos exclusivos, la marca surcoreana apuesta por llevar tecnología de primer nivel a vehículos accesibles, acercando soluciones avanzadas al usuario real y al uso cotidiano. Para entenderlo, tomamos como referencia al Kia EV2, un modelo que ejemplifica perfectamente esta filosofía. Desde su base técnica con la plataforma E-GMP, que optimiza autonomía y tiempos de carga, hasta tecnologías como el V2L o el V2G, que convierten el coche en una fuente activa de energía. Todo ello sin olvidar la seguridad avanzada con Drive WISE o la conectividad total gracias a Kia Connect, que integra el vehículo en el ecosistema digital del usuario. En definitiva, hablamos de una nueva forma de entender el automóvil, donde la innovación deja de ser un lujo para convertirse en un estándar. Kia demuestra que es posible ofrecer tecnología puntera, útil y bien integrada en vehículos con un posicionamiento accesible, marcando el camino hacia una movilidad más inteligente, eficiente y conectada. Escúchanos en: www.podcastmotor.es Twitter: @AutoFmRadio Instagram: @autofmpodcast Twitch: AutoFMPodcast Youtube: @AutoFM Contacto: info@autofm.es

It's EV News Briefly for Wednesday 22 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/EVNewsDailyBMW GIVES I7 MORE RANGE AND SCREEN SPACEBMW has revealed what it calls the most extensive refresh ever applied to a BMW, with the updated electric i7 arriving first in September 2026 and plug-in hybrids to follow, with pricing expected to rise from the current £105,000 starting point. The new i7 swaps its old 105.7kWh battery for a 112.5kWh pack using Gen6 cylindrical cells, pushing maximum range from 387 miles to 452 miles and DC charging speed from 195kW to 250kW, while adaptive dampers and active rear steering become standard across the whole range.The styling adopts BMW's Neue Klasse design language with slimmer crystal-embedded headlights, a horizontal-slat grille, 22-inch alloys as standard, and up to 500 exterior colour combinations including a new two-tone option. Inside, the i7 becomes the first BMW to offer a front-passenger touchscreen (14.6 inches), gains a 17.9-inch central display and a sweeping 43.3-inch Panoramic iDrive dashboard, while rear passengers keep their 31.3-inch 8K cinema screen and 35-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.***RIVIAN STARTS R2 PRODUCTION IN ILLINOISRivian has begun production of the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with CFO Claire McDonough confirming the start in a Reuters interview and first customer deliveries expected later this spring. Reservation holders will receive configuration invitations in June, with the $57,990 Launch Edition shipping first, followed by the $53,990 Premium later in 2026 and the more affordable Standard and entry variants arriving through 2027.Rivian expects R2 to cost less than half of what an R1 costs to build once higher volumes are reached in 2027, and the vehicle also underpins the company's broader ambitions including the $2,500 Autonomy+ self-driving package and an Uber robotaxi partnership worth up to $1.25 billion across 25 cities.***GM SAYS NO DELAY TO ELECTRIC TRUCK PROGRAMMEGM publicly denied cancelling any electric trucks after Crain's Detroit Business — citing three anonymous sources — reported that the automaker had indefinitely delayed its next-generation electric truck programme, which had been targeting a 2028 production start for refreshed versions of the Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer, and Escalade IQ. GM told Motor1 that "EVs remain the end game" and confirmed no impact to current electric truck production, though the company gave no timeline for when the next-generation programme might resume.Supplier executives and analysts told Crain's they do not expect a new generation of GM's all-electric truck line until 2030 or beyond, suggesting the delay is substantial even if GM stops short of calling it a cancellation.***SMART #2 SETS UP FORTWO RETURNSmart has unveiled the Smart #2 concept, a two-door, two-seat electric city car that revives the spirit of the original Fortwo, with a production model expected to launch in October 2026. Built on the Electric Compact Architecture platform, it offers an estimated 186-mile range — a dramatic leap over the old EQ Fortwo's 58-mile range — along with a 10–80% charge time of under 20 minutes and vehicle-to-load capability.Expected to measure around 106 inches (2.7 metres) long, the Smart #2 would be smaller than the Dacia Spring and Renault Twingo, placing it among Europe's smallest new EVs at launch.***ID. BUZZ ADDS AWD AND NEW TECHVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles is rolling out a 2026 model year update for the ID. Buzz this summer, headlined by the new Pro 4MOTION variant that pairs a 210kW rear motor with a front motor for a combined 250kW and raises towing capacity to 1.8 tonnes on the standard wheelbase. The update also brings one-pedal driving capable of bringing the vehicle to a full stop, a new Innovision infotainment system with an integrated app store, traffic-light-responsive Connected Travel Assist, a welcome return to physical steering wheel buttons, and optional vehicle-to-load capability at up to 2.0kW.***CHARGEPOINT LAUNCHES 600KW EXPRESS SOLOChargePoint has unveiled the Express Solo, a standalone DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 600kW, which the company says sets a new benchmark for public charging in the US. The unit supports two simultaneous sessions, accepts direct DC input for integration with on-site battery storage, enables bidirectional charging, and uses an Omni Port combining CCS1 and NACS connectors — all at a claimed 30% lower purchase and operating cost than comparable high-power chargers.***FRANCE SETS 2035 ROAD CHARGING PLANFrance's government has published a national strategy to deploy around 30,000 EV charging points on motorways and national roads by 2035, targeting corridors that carry roughly one third of all traffic despite representing just 2% of total road length. The plan includes approximately 22,000 fast chargers at around 150kW for light vehicles across 900 service areas — a fivefold capacity increase — plus 8,000 heavy-duty charging points across 560 locations.***COKE CANADA ADDS VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCKSCoca-Cola Canada Bottling is expanding its electric fleet to nearly 40 vehicles by adding Volvo VNR Electric trucks in Quebec City and the Vancouver area, building on a 2023 pilot programme that tested six of the trucks in real-world conditions. Each VNR Electric uses a six-battery configuration with a range of up to 440km, and the expansion is supported by a new 180kW Heliox Flex charging station in Quebec City and two additional chargers in Vancouver.***PG&E ADDS CYBERTRUCK TO V2G PILOTPG&E and Tesla have added the Cybertruck to PG&E's residential vehicle-to-grid programme, using Tesla's Powershare Gateway and Universal Wall Connector in what is the first AC-based V2G application approved for California customers. Participants can receive up to $4,500 in incentives for bidirectional charging equipment and earn additional compensation for exporting electricity back to the grid during peak demand events.***VOLKSWAGEN SETS GERMAN V2G LAUNCH FOR 2026Volkswagen and its energy subsidiary Elli plan to launch a fully integrated vehicle-to-grid service for private customers in Germany in Q4 2026, with pre-registration opening in June, promising annual earnings of €700–€900 under favourable conditions. Elli will manage the full stack — dynamic tariff, DC bidirectional charger, smart meter integration, and a control app — backed by around one million bidirectional-capable MEB-platform EVs already on European roads.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1322: The FTC wants dealers to report rule-breakers, Tesla turns Cybertrucks into grid assets with a simpler V2G play, and Apple announces a historic CEO transitionShow Notes with links:The FTC is now asking dealers to help police each other on advertising. In a recent NAD webinar, regulators emphasized reporting bad actors and clarified key pricing rules, especially around doc fees and how total vehicle price must be presented.The FTC is encouraging dealers to report competitors who violate ad rules, aiming to level the playing field.Complaints can be submitted directly or through NADA, signaling a more collaborative enforcement approach.Christopher Mufarrige, director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection clarified that doc fees must be included in the advertised total price—not added later in the deal.Total vehicle price must be displayed more prominently than MSRP in ads across all channels.“[It's important that] the consumer understands what it is that they're going to be paying to get the car out the door,” said Christopher Mufarrige.The Cybertruck is officially now a grid asset. Tesla and PG&E just approved it for vehicle-to-grid use in California, and the bigger story isn't just capability—it's a simpler, cheaper path that could finally make energy-sharing scalable.Unlike Ford and GM setups, Tesla uses an AC-based system—avoiding $6K–$10K DC charger installs.Lower hardware complexity could remove a major barrier for homeowners to join grid programs.Owners opt in to send energy back during peak demand—and get paid for it.With 123 kWh onboard, each Cybertruck adds ~9x the storage of a typical home battery.“Electric vehicles can do more than move people — they can help power homes,” said PG&E's Jason Glickman.One of the most influential CEOs in modern business is stepping aside. Apple announced that Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman this fall, handing the CEO role to longtime insider John Ternus—marking the first major leadership shift since the Steve Jobs era.John Ternus, Apple's hardware engineering chief, will become CEO on September 1, 2026.Cook will stay on as executive chairman, focusing in part on global policy and regulatory relationships.The move caps a long-planned succession, not a sudden shakeup—Apple signaling stability.Ternus brings a product-first background, having led hardware during Apple's silicon and device expansion era.“He is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future,” said Tim Cook.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

- BYD Aims to Join European Automaker Lobby - Stellantis and Microsoft Partner for Digital AI Transformation - Volkswagen To Pay Owners for EV Grid Charging - Saudi EV Startup CEER To Begin Production Soon - Xiaomi Rules Out Building Cheap Entry Level EVs - Mustang GTD Reclaims Nürburgring Record from Corvette - Linamar Shares Rise After Reaffirming 2026 Financial Guidance

- BYD Aims to Join European Automaker Lobby - Stellantis and Microsoft Partner for Digital AI Transformation - Volkswagen To Pay Owners for EV Grid Charging - Saudi EV Startup CEER To Begin Production Soon - Xiaomi Rules Out Building Cheap Entry Level EVs - Mustang GTD Reclaims Nürburgring Record from Corvette - Linamar Shares Rise After Reaffirming 2026 Financial Guidance

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.

As global energy markets face renewed volatility – from geopolitical flashpoints to supply disruptions – a key question is back in focus: how do we deliver energy security when fossil-fuel supply is no longer guaranteed? In this episode, we explore how flexibility – powered by EVs and batteries – is emerging as a frontline solution to energy security challenges. First, Gautham Ram (TU Delft) changes the narrative on EVs as a grid liability. Instead, he outlines how millions of electric vehicles could act as a vast, distributed storage network, effectively turning transport into a strategic energy asset. From smart charging to V2G, we explore how intelligent coordination – and not just new infrastructure – can ease grid congestion, absorb renewable generation, and reduce reliance on imported fuels. We also unpack the use cases driving AC vs. DC charging, bidirectional technology, and battery lifetimes – and why scaling these solutions will depend on standards, interoperability, and consumer confidence. Then, live from the Battery & Business Development Forum 2026 in Frankfurt, Ruben Valiente of Maxxen Energy shares a ground-level view of Europe's rapidly expanding battery storage market. His message is timely: while battery cells remain dominated by global supply chains, Europe's strength lies in system integration, local engineering, and getting projects deployed rapidly. As markets grapple with uncertainty, new approaches like vendor-backed financing are helping to de-risk investments and accelerate deployment, which is absolutely critical in these moments when resilience is thrown into question. With EV fleets increasingly acting as mobile energy reserves and utility-scale batteries stabilizing grids, this episode connects the dots across a rapidly evolving storage landscape and shows how, in an era of disruption, flexibility may be the ultimate hedge against energy insecurity. With a focus on smarter inverters and the power of distributed energy systems, this episode looks at how solar is redefining energy security – and why resilience may be its most important role yet. ✉️ Questions or feedback? Write us at podcast@thesmartere.com

Vehicle-to-grid has the potential to reshape how we think about energy, turning EVs into flexible storage that can support households and the grid. But how close are we really? In this episode, Sam speaks with Portia Rooney about the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.

Bidirektionales Laden gilt seit Jahren als eines der großen Versprechen der Elektromobilität: E-Autos könnten nicht nur Strom laden, sondern selbst zum Speicher werden – für den eigenen Haushalt, für Flotten und perspektivisch auch fürs Stromsystem. Doch warum ist das in Deutschland bis heute eher Pilot als Alltag?

Bidirektionales Laden gilt seit Jahren als eines der großen Versprechen der Elektromobilität: E-Autos könnten nicht nur Strom laden, sondern selbst zum Speicher werden – für den eigenen Haushalt, für Flotten und perspektivisch auch fürs Stromsystem. Doch warum ist das in Deutschland bis heute eher Pilot als Alltag?

Joe Evans was last on the show in 2018, picking grapes and talking about his craft. A lot has changed at Ballycroft Vineyard & Cellars since then. Joe has turned a $6,000-a-year electricity bill into a source of profit, using 33 kilowatts of solar, a bidirectional V2G converter, and two Nissan Leafs to run his house, his winery, and his cellar door without drawing from the grid. He believes Ballycroft is the world’s first winery to make and mature wine entirely on solar and car battery power. Photos of Joe for the show notes and the podcast player, were taken by Thomas Wielecki. There is no SA Drink of the Week this episode, though Joe does give a tantalising description of his 100% Mataro and a very limited release Small Berry Shiraz Pressings 2022 that had already sold half its 400-bottle run within a month of release. For the Musical Pilgrimage, Steve shares an original composition recorded with his virtual session band, The Virtuosos. Another Bloody Year was written just a fortnight before recording, prompted by rising fuel costs, global instability and a CS Lewis speech from 1939 that turns out to be as timely as ever. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of one segment? You can click next to jump to the next chapter in the show. We’re here to serve! The Adelaide Show Podcast: Awarded Silver for Best Interview Podcast in Australia at the 2021 Australian Podcast Awards and named as Finalist for Best News and Current Affairs Podcast in the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards. And please consider becoming part of our podcast by joining our Inner Circle. It’s an email list. Join it and you might get an email on a Sunday or Monday seeking question ideas, guest ideas and requests for other bits of feedback about YOUR podcast, The Adelaide Show. Email us directly and we’ll add you to the list: podcast@theadelaideshow.com.au If you enjoy the show, please leave us a 5-star review in iTunes or other podcast sites, or buy some great merch from our Red Bubble store – The Adelaide Show Shop. We’d greatly appreciate it. And please talk about us and share our episodes on social media, it really helps build our community. Oh, and here’s our index of all episode in one concisepage. Running Sheet: Small Winemaker, Big Wines, Zero Power Bills 00:00:00 Intro Introduction 00:00:00 SA Drink Of The Week There is no SA Drink Of The Week this week, but we encourage you to browse the Ballycroft Vineyard & Cellar online store. 00:04:19 Joe Evans, Ballycroft Vineyard & Cellars If you have ever stared at a power bill and felt a quiet fury, Joe Evans is the person you need to hear. Back in the late 2010s, South Australian electricity was already the most expensive in the country at around 28 cents per kilowatt hour. It is now around 58 cents, which Joe says makes South Australia second most expensive in the Western world. His response was not to complain but to act. The journey started in 2019 when Joe purchased a 40-kilowatt Nissan Leaf from a rural dealership, becoming what he believes was the first person in Australia to buy an EV from such a dealer. The car he specifically chose because it had bidirectional capability: charge it during the day, discharge it at night to power the house and winery. The catch was that the V2G converter needed to make that work took three and a half years to get Australian standards approval. Joe was the first residential and small business owner in the country to install one. Walk through a 24-hour cycle at Ballycroft Vineyard & Cellars and you begin to see how elegantly the system operates. From around 6am, the car battery powers the morning rush: kettles, hair dryers, the household waking up. Once the sun rises and the 33-kilowatt solar array kicks in, the car recharges within an hour or two while simultaneously running the house and winery. During vintage, when the fermentation chillers are working hard around the clock, Joe uses one car’s full 60-kilowatt battery per night. His figure from last year: 42 kilowatts used across 42 days of fermentation. That is one kilowatt a day, or about 58 cents. Without the system, it would have been closer to $30 a day. He is now running two Nissan Leafs, a “his and hers” arrangement after his wife fell in love with the original car. The second, a secondhand 2021 60-kilowatt model purchased for $36,000, he describes as a generator on wheels. He bought it primarily for the battery. A 50% government rebate later led him to add a home battery as well, though the cars still do the heavy lifting. For listeners weighing up an EV, Joe offers practical advice grounded in four years of real-world use: keep the battery between 20% and 80%, never leave it at 100%, and prioritise V2G capability when choosing a car. He notes that Tesla has explicitly ruled out V2G to protect its wall battery sales, while many newer European and Chinese models are building it in. A new Wallbox Quasar 2 with CCS2 compatibility is expected to arrive at around $5,000, down from the $10,000 Joe paid. The conversation also covers range anxiety (real but shrinking as infrastructure grows), tyre and brake wear (largely a non-issue in his experience), battery degradation (his six-year-old car has less degradation than comparable models that only drove, because running the house draws power far more gently than driving does), and what to do when the power goes out. Joe’s answer to that last one: nothing, because the system keeps running regardless. “Have control of your own energy. It’s a good feeling.” – Joe Evans 00:59:58 Musical Pilgrimage In the Musical Pilgrimage, we feature Steve Davis & The Virtualosos’ new song, Another Bloody Year. Steve frames this segment with a reference to John Schumann being told to stay in his lane after posting about Australian involvement in potential conflict, and responds with CS Lewis’s 1939 speech to Oxford students on the eve of the Second World War: “Life has never been normal.” Against that backdrop, Steve shares an original song written a fortnight before recording, reflecting on the cost ordinary people pay when leaders make reckless decisions. The final verse lands with quiet force, borrowing a line from Schumacher: “All of us should live more simply so that others might simply live.” If there is a singer looking for material with genuine weight, Steve has flagged this one as available.Support the show: https://theadelaideshow.com.au/listen-or-download-the-podcast/adelaide-in-crowd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, our guest is Nicole Mao, Co-Founder and CEO of a fast-growing EV battery swapping company. She shares how battery-as-a-service is transforming electric mobility in Bangladesh and beyond—reducing costs, eliminating charging downtime, and enabling scalable EV adoption in emerging markets. Nicole also discusses global expansion into the Middle East and Pakistan, the shift from climate-driven EV adoption to energy security, and how EV batteries can power the future through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and distributed energy networks. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

It's EV News Briefly for Sunday 15 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/EVNewsDailyUSED EV SUPPLY SET TO JUMPOver 300,000 EVs are expected to come off lease in 2026, driven by a post-2022 surge in EV leasing fuelled by a federal tax credit loophole under the Inflation Reduction Act. Used EVs are already selling faster than petrol cars, making the incoming supply wave a significant affordability opportunity for buyers.GLOBAL EV SALES FALL AS CHINA CORRECTS, EUROPE MOVES FORWARDGlobal EV sales hit 1.1 million units in February 2026, down 11% year-over-year, with year-to-date totals of 2.2 million units, down 8% versus 2025. Europe was the standout performer, up 21% year-to-date, with Italy posting a record February thanks to subsidies of up to €20,000, while North America fell 36% and China dropped 26% though Chinese EV exports surpassed 500,000 units.PROLOGUE STUMBLES ON AS HONDA RETREATS FROM EVSHonda has cancelled three planned US EVs — the 0 Series SUV, 0 Series Saloon, and Acura RSX — citing declining EV demand and the rollback of US EV incentives under the Trump administration. Honda is pivoting back to hybrids, and reports suggest the Prologue will also end production in December, though Honda has called that speculation.BYD SETS PARIS DEBUT FOR FLASH CHARGINGBYD will unveil its Flash Charging technology and the Denza Z9 GT in Paris on 8 April, showcasing a second-generation Blade Battery that charges from 10% to 97% in nine minutes. The Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kW using two cables simultaneously, though BYD has not confirmed European cable standards or peak output for that market.GERMAN MOTORWAY CHARGING OPENS TO COMPETITIONA Düsseldorf court ruled on 6 March that Germany's motorway EV charging market must open to full competition, ending Tank & Rast's de-facto monopoly over fast charging at around 360 motorway service areas. The decision, brought by Fastned, requires open tenders for charging installations later in 2026 and could set a Europe-wide precedent for breaking up incumbent charging monopolies.UK POWER NETWORKS STARTS UK-FIRST V2G TRIALUK Power Networks and Octopus Energy have launched a vehicle-to-grid trial in Amersham, Worthing, and Enfield, allowing EV owners to feed power back to the grid during peak demand. The initiative includes automatic approval of V2G charger connections — a UK first — with UK Power Networks approving 80% of requests compared to the national average of just 11%.GOVERNMENT HOLDS LINE ON ZEV REVIEWThe UK government has rejected industry calls to bring forward the ZEV mandate review, maintaining a 2026 review with findings due in early 2027. Ministers say the timetable will properly identify pressure points, though the car industry's lobby group SMMT argues the transition was built on assumptions that have since proved incorrect.ZERO SELLS XB AND XE DIRECTZero Motorcycles will sell its XB and XE electric dirt bikes directly to consumers online, shipping them in a crate for home assembly of key components like the battery and front fork. Dealers will continue to sell and service both models, with the direct channel aimed at streamlining fulfilment and better competing with electric off-road rivals.BMW TEASES 2027 7 SERIES REFRESHBMW has teased the updated 2027 7 Series ahead of its world premiere next month, with the mid-cycle refresh retaining the kidney grille rather than adopting Neue Klasse styling. The i7 electric variant is expected to receive a larger battery, silicon carbide inverters for better efficiency, and the full-width Panoramic Vision display from the iX3.NISSAN TO END LEAF REMOTE APP ACCESSNissan will shut down the NissanConnect EV app on 30 March, stripping remote charging, pre-heating, and battery monitoring from older Leaf models and e-NV200 vans. The move has drawn criticism from owners who note EVs often remain in use for over 12 years, highlighting a broader industry problem where digital features can become obsolete long before the vehicle itself does.

In this episode, our guest is Syed Haseeb Hassan, an EV charging expert and automotive industry analyst based in Germany. We explore how electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is evolving—from home EV chargers and AC wall boxes to ultra-fast DC charging stations and megawatt charging technology. Haseeb explains the different EV charging levels, public charging networks in Europe, charging costs compared to gasoline vehicles, and the role of battery storage in fast-charging stations. The discussion also covers emerging innovations such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G), battery swapping, and inductive charging, along with global EV market trends and the growing influence of Chinese EV manufacturers. If you're interested in electric vehicles, EV charging technology, energy transition, and the future of mobility, this episode provides practical insights into how the EV ecosystem is rapidly transforming. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

It's EV News Briefly for Friday 27 February 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 MAKES MACH-E FRUNK A $495 OPTIONFord has removed the front trunk from the standard equipment list on the 2026 Mustang Mach-E, citing low usage among owners, and now charges $495 to unlock access to the under-bonnet storage space that has been part of the car's appeal since its 2021 launch. The move fits a broader industry trend of unbundling previously standard features, but risks a backlash on perceived value — particularly given the frunk already lost roughly half its original five cubic feet of space when a heat pump was added in 2024.HYUNDAI TARGETS BODY-ON-FRAME PICKUP BY 2028Hyundai is developing a midsize body-on-frame pickup truck targeting a ~2028 launch, with CEO José Muñoz committing to the project at last September's investor day and Australian COO Gavin Donaldson confirming it will be a distinct vehicle from Kia's unibody Tasman — designed to compete with the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Trademarked "IONIQ T7" branding hints the truck may sit under Hyundai's electric sub-brand, and the same platform could underpin a rugged SUV previewed by the Crater Concept at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show.POLESTAR ENERGY ADDS GRID REWARDS IN GERMANY, FRANCEPolestar is expanding its smart charging programme to Germany and France, joining Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK, with German owners on an Intelligent Octopus tariff able to cut home charging costs by up to roughly 50% per session and save around €300 annually by shifting charging to cheap, low-carbon off-peak windows. A key differentiator is that the programme now runs car-controlled charging directly through the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 via the in-house app, removing the need for a compatible smart wallbox — and Polestar has also activated V2G and V2H capability for the Polestar 3 in California.RIVIAN JOB POSTING POINTS TO 48V PLATFORMA Rivian engineering job listing has surfaced that explicitly names a 48V DC architecture — a first for the company in any public-facing document — calling for someone to design vehicle topologies spanning 12V, 48V and 120/230V AC systems for an active, undisclosed vehicle programme. When read alongside recent postings for steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering and Level 4 autonomy roles, the listing points toward a next-generation platform that could combine all four technologies; a 48V system is notable because it delivers the same power as 12V at one-quarter the current, enabling lighter, cheaper wiring harnessesVOLVO PLANS 2027 EX30 UPDATE WITH V2LVolvo is planning a 2027 EX30 refresh that adds vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability and a new 148 hp entry-level powertrain via an over-the-air software update requiring no dealer visit, alongside a reworked touchscreen interface. The cheaper motor — pairable with either a 51 kWh or 69 kWh battery for up to 251 miles of WLTP range — could push the UK entry price toward £30,000, narrowing the gap to rivals like the Alfa Romeo Junior and Mini Aceman, though UK availability has not been confirmed.UK EXTENDS HOME CHARGER GRANT TO 2027The UK government has extended its Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant to March 2027 and is raising the maximum contribution from £350 to £500 from 1 April 2026, with the grant covering renters, flat owners and homeowners without driveways — groups previously locked out of cheap home charging. The extension complements a separate £600 million public charging fund, with ChargeUK noting the UK public charging network has reached 88,500 chargepoints, but underscoring that most drivers rely on a blend of home and public infrastructure.MERCEDES BABY G GAINS HYBRID OPTIONMercedes-Benz has reversed its EV-only plan for the smaller "Baby" G-Class, adding a hybrid variant that will use the CLA's turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit from Horse Powertrain producing 188 hp, mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox with an integrated electric motor. Both the battery-electric and hybrid versions will feature four-wheel drive as standard on a bespoke platform, with BEV production pencilled in for 2027 and the hybrid expected to follow — and Mercedes insisting the smaller model will match the full-size G-Class for off-road capability.LEAKED PRICING LIFTS 2026 GEELY EX5 RANGEIndustry guide Redbook has leaked Australian pricing for new Extended Range variants of the 2026 Geely EX5 — AU$41,990 for the Complete and AU$45,990 for the Inspire, each AU$1,000 above current equivalents — though Geely Australia has not officially confirmed figures, specs or an on-sale date. The Extended Range models swap in a larger 68.4 kWh LFP battery (up ~14% from 60.22 kWh), pushing WLTP-rated range to 475 km and 450 km respectively, gains of 45 km over standard versions.MEXICO TIGHTENS AIR RULES AND PUSHES ELECTRIC TRUCKSMexico is combining tightened air quality monitoring under the Ministry of Health with a push to electrify its medium- and heavy-duty fleet, which makes up roughly 25% of the vehicle fleet but generates more than half of all transport-related emissions. Electric truck sales have surged 800% over three years with 25 brands now offering more than 60 commercial EV models in Mexico, while new import rules cap used diesel commercial vehicles at engines no older than 10 years — closing a significant back door for ageing, high-emission trucks.

V najnovšej epizóde podcastu NA PLNÝ PRÚD sa riaditeľ SEVA Patrik Križanský rozpráva s Baerte de Brey, Chief International Officer z holandského ElaadNL – špičkového znalostného a inovačného centra, ktoré vzniklo z iniciatívy distribučných spoločností a dlhodobo posúva hranice nabíjacej infraštruktúry, smart chargingu a technológií V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid). Ako sa Holandsko stalo živým laboratóriom inteligentného nabíjania? Prečo sa nabíjanie už nedá vnímať iba ako rozširovanie počtu stojanov, ale ako súčasť energetického systému, ktorý musí zvládnuť rastúci počet elektromobilov, nástup obnoviteľných zdrojov a tlak na stabilitu siete?Vysvetlíme, čo znamená otvorený štandard OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) pre interoperabilnú a bezpečnú nabíjaciu sieť. Je pripravený na smart charging a vyššie nároky na bezpečnosť? Čo v praxi znamená interoperabilita pre vodiča, prevádzkovateľov nabíjačiek a distribučné spoločnosti? Ako inteligentné riadenie nabíjania pomáha vyrovnávať špičky, zvyšuje využitie obnoviteľnej energie a znižuje náklady na posilňovanie siete? Hovoríme aj o V2G, teda využití batérií elektromobilov ako flexibilného zdroja pre sieť. Ďalej sa dozviete:Prečo Holandsko napredovalo v smart chargingu tak skoro a čo sa z toho dá použiť na Slovensku?Ako smart charging pomáha stabilite siete a integrácii obnoviteľných zdrojov?Čo rozhoduje o akceptácii smart chargingu medzi vodičmi?

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On today's Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range! We're also taking a look at a Japanese joint venture involving oil refining giant Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Metal Mining that's helping Toyota scale up its solid-state battery production plus up to $5,000 off and 0% interest financing on new Toyota EVs. Source Links Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck's battery pack Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images] Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs find Toyota bZ deals near you (trusted affiliate) find Toyota C-HR deals near you (trusted affiliate) Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

In this episode, our guest is Bill Shevlin, CEO of Clearbook Energy Solutions and a returning voice to the show. Bill shares remarkable insights from the frontlines of the energy transition, highlighting how microgrids, battery manufacturing, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and virtual power plants (VPPs) are redefining the way we generate, store, and distribute electricity. He reflects on Australia's pioneering approach to free midday electricity, discusses the future role of AI in energy systems, and explores how electrification—combined with intelligent grid solutions—can revolutionize industries, communities, and daily life. A must-listen conversation on how abundance, resilience, and decentralization are shaping our energy future. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs

In this episode, Gary Comerford interviews Paul Pschierer-Barnfather, a product strategist at Zaptec, to explore the concept of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Paul defines V2G as a system where electric vehicles (EVs) can both draw energy from and supply energy back to the grid, effectively acting as large batteries.He contrasts this with vehicle-to-load (V2L) systems, which allow vehicles to power devices directly but do not connect to the grid. The conversation delves into the technical complexities of V2G, including the necessary hardware and software components, and the potential benefits for both individual EV owners and the broader energy system, particularly in terms of utilizing renewable energy more efficiently.Paul emphasizes the importance of interoperability among vehicles, chargers, and energy providers to make V2G a mainstream reality. He discusses current limitations, such as the lack of widespread V2G-enabled vehicles and the need for specific communication standards. The episode concludes with a look at the future of V2G technology, highlighting ongoing trials and the potential for significant cost savings in electricity bills for consumers. Overall, the discussion provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles and their role in sustainable energy management.Takeaways:Vehicle to grid allows EVs to act as batteries for the grid.V2G is technically complex but offers significant benefits.Interoperability among vehicles, chargers, and energy providers is crucial for V2G's success.Current EVs often lack the necessary technology for V2G.The future of V2G looks promising with ongoing trials and advancements.Guest Details:Paul Pschierer-Barnfather is the EV Charging Solutions Expert for Zaptec, a Norwegian chargepoint manufacturer. With 30 years of experience in the electricity industry, he currently leads Zaptec's vehicle-to-grid development programme, and is also Acting Chair of the BEAMA Electric Transport Systems Technical Committee.Paul's WebsiteThe EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.Links in the show notes:Octopus Energy Power Pack BundleThe Commercial EV Musings Podcast - The playlist that will contain all new video episodes of the B2b Commercial EV Musings Podcast. (Youtube only)Vehicle-to-grid - WikipediaEpisode produced by Arran Sheppard at Urban Podcasts: https://www.urbanpodcasts.co.uk(C) 2019-2026 Gary ComerfordSupport me: Patreon Link: http://www.patreon.com/evmusingsKo-fi Link: http://www.ko-fi.com/evmusingsThe Books:'So, you've gone

Title: Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson   Robert chats with Giles Parkinson, founder of The Driven and Renew Economy, about the rapid global shift to electric vehicles, the state of Australia's energy transition, and why the data shows EV adoption is unstoppable—regardless of political noise or media myths. Giles breaks down the real numbers behind EV uptake, the rollout of charging infrastructure, the massive potential of Australia's renewable energy sector, and the role EVs will play in the future grid with V2G.    https://thedriven.io/  https://reneweconomy.com.au/  Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/cv9JfLMkj0A   00:00 Intro  01:00 Giles Parkinson 04:30 The state of EV adoption in Australia  09:15 Media myths vs. EV reality  15:20 Charging infrastructure: the good, the bad, the future  22:50 Renewable energy growth & grid transition  30:40 The role of policy and government  37:10 Home charging, smart tariffs & V2G  44:20 Battery technology & lifecycle misunderstandings  50:00 The road ahead for EVs and energy  56:40 Closing thoughts   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026

W kolejnym odcinku serii zastanawiamy się, czy auta elektryczne mogą wzmacniać stabilność systemu energetycznego i stać się brakującym elementem transformacji energetycznej.W pierwszej części rozmawiamy z Moniką Morawiecką, ekspertką od rynku energii współpracującą z Regulatory Assistance Project. W drugiej części, Łukasza Lewandowskiego z EV Klub Polska, pytamy o doświadczenia z użytkowania elektryka w trybie Vehicle-to-Home. Każdemu z odcinków podcastu towarzyszy tekst, w którym przyglądamy się, jak elektromobilność przestaje być niszą, a staje się jednym z kluczowych filarów transformacji transportu, energetyki i całej gospodarki. W drugim wydaniu analizujemy technologię V2G i jej wpływ na stabilność systemu elektroenergetycznego w Polsce. Tekst znajduje się pod tym linkiem - https://zasoby.politykainsight.pl/pi2/pdf/na_prad_vol2.pdf Rozmowy prowadzi Dominik Brodacki. Zapraszamy! Partnerem serii jest T&E.

Gagan Dhillon, CEO of Synop, and Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, discuss why electric school buses are the perfect starter V2G fleet, real-world results from electric school bus V2G programs, making electric school bus (and other EV) fleets pencil out after the federal tax-credit cliff, EV fleet energy management, and more!

Gagan Dhillon, CEO of Synop, and Zach Shahan, CEO of CleanTechnica, discuss why electric school buses are the perfect starter V2G fleet, real-world results from electric school bus V2G programs, making electric school bus (and other EV) fleets pencil out after the federal tax-credit cliff, EV fleet energy management, and more!

Amber's Chris Thompson talks home batteries and V2G at All Energy, while RE-Alliance's Andrew Bray and Uralla Council's Emily Sims discuss social licence in New England. And the news of the week, including EPBC and Tomago.

Let's talk about V2G! My podcast guest this week is Dr. Graham Dudgeon from MathWorks and we are talking all about vehicle-to-grid technology and how V2G technology can help with the complex management of the grid. Graham and I also discuss the biggest benefits of bidirectional power converters and how simulation, advanced control design, and automated code generation can help you develop bidirectional power converters.

In this episode, our guest is Jan Tore Gjøby, a seasoned electrical engineer and independent consultant from Norway. Jan takes us through his inspiring journey from setting up one of Norway's first DC fast chargers to shaping national EV and charging strategies with the Norwegian Automobile Federation. He shares insider insights into how Norway rapidly transitioned to 95% electric car sales, the pivotal role of government policy in discouraging polluting vehicles (rather than subsidizing EVs), and how EVs are now evolving from energy consumers to active players in grid stabilization through vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration. Jan also discusses Norway's pioneering work in electrifying ferries, trucks, and autonomous freight systems, as well as challenges around home batteries, solar adoption, and the next wave of innovation needed for a fully flexible and resilient energy system. His perspectives offer valuable lessons for countries on similar energy transition paths. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

What if your car could do more than just save you money on gas? Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is transforming electric vehicles from simple transportation into something far more dynamic: portable power plants. But is this a genuine energy revolution accessible to everyday people, or is it merely a high-tech fantasy? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yushun

In this episode, our guest is Steven Letendre, an economist and regulatory strategist specializing in distributed energy and vehicle-grid integration. Steven shares his deep insights into the emerging world of bidirectional EV charging, or V2G, a concept he has helped shape for over two decades. From the regulatory frameworks needed to support innovation, to real-world use cases like electric school buses and bundled EV-leasing models in Europe, Steven unpacks the transformative potential of "batteries on wheels." We explore how EVs can not only consume but also supply energy to the grid, enabling flexible energy management, reducing peak demand, and even providing power to underserved communities. With vivid analogies and global case studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mobility, clean energy, and entrepreneurship. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

YouTube SEO PackageTITLE (88 characters)Why Warren Buffett DUMPED BYD Stock: The Shocking Truth About EVs Nobody Tells YouWarren Buffett just sold his BYD shares, and it's not what you think. This isn't about EVs failing—it's about the brutal economics of the auto industry that even electric vehicles can't escape.In this episode, we break down why Buffett avoids car companies entirely, how Tesla is pivoting away from vehicle sales into AI and robotics, and why NIO is secretly positioning itself as an energy infrastructure company disguised as an EV maker.You'll discover:Why the auto industry has always been a terrible investment, even for winnersTesla's trillion-dollar compensation plan and what it reveals about their real strategyHow NIO is building critical grid infrastructure through battery swap stationsThe difference between companies that matter to economies vs. companies that make investors moneyWhy the future isn't about selling cars—it's about controlling networksWhether you're invested in EV stocks, curious about Buffett's strategy, or trying to understand where mobility and energy are headed, this episode cuts through the hype and shows you what actually matters.The vehicle is just a tool. The real asset is the network it enables.warren buffett,BYD stock,buffett sells BYD,electric vehicles,EV stocks,tesla stock,NIO stock,EV investing,warren buffett investing,charlie munger,auto industry,electric cars,tesla AI,robotics,autonomous driving,battery swap,energy storage,grid infrastructure,vehicle to grid,V2G technology,EV market,chinese EVs,tesla earnings,NIO earnings,warren buffett portfolio,berkshire hathaway,value investing,stock market,investment strategy,renewable energy,smart grid,future of transportationDESCRIPTIONTAGS (500 characters)

Electric vehicle owners in China are now getting PAID by the power grid to discharge their cars during peak hours. This isn't science fiction - it's happening right now through V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) technology, and it's about to change everything about how we think about EVs and energy.In this deep dive, I break down the V2G revolution sweeping across China, how EV owners in Wuhan are earning 60 yuan per hour just by plugging in their cars, and why this technology could reduce carbon emissions by 1.7 billion tons by 2035.We'll cover:What V2G technology actually is and how it worksThe real economics: how much money can EV owners actually make?Why this matters beyond your wallet - solving China's peak load problemHow 350 million EVs could store China's entire daily electricity consumption by 2050NIO's strategic positioning with battery swap stations as distributed energy storageThe partnership between NIO Power and China Southern Power GridReal challenges: battery degradation concerns, infrastructure costs, and standardization issuesWhat the future looks like: V2G standard in all new EVs by 2028This is bigger than just making a few hundred yuan from your car. We're watching the convergence of transportation and energy systems in real-time. When EVs become mobile energy storage units participating in grid stabilization, the entire power system transforms from "source follows load" to "load follows source."Whether you're a NIO investor, EV enthusiast, or just interested in the future of energy infrastructure, this episode breaks down why V2G represents one of the most significant developments in the clean energy transition.Key topics: V2G technology, vehicle-to-grid charging, NIO Power swap stations, virtual power plants (VPP), renewable energy storage, grid stabilization, EV investment thesis, China EV market, bidirectional charging, smart grid technology, peak load reduction, energy transition, NIO analysis, electric vehicle infrastructure, battery swap technology.V2G technology, vehicle to grid, NIO stock, NIO analysis, electric vehicles 2025, EV charging, China EV market, NIO Power, battery swap stations, virtual power plant, VPP, renewable energy storage, smart grid, bidirectional charging, EV investment, NIO news, Tesla competitor, grid stabilization, peak load reduction, energy storage, lithium battery, EV infrastructure, China electric cars, NIO bull case, green energy, carbon neutral, EV revenue, passive income EV, energy transition, power grid technology, distributed energyTAGS (500 Characters Max, SEO-Optimized)

In this episode, our guest is Sohail Hasnie, host of Energypreneurs, who shares his personal reflections on the game-changing potential of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. Driving through Metro Manila, Sohail explores the "10 things V2G can do for us"—a practical and visionary list that shows how electric vehicles can go far beyond transportation to become mobile power stations. He explains how V2G could: Reduce electricity bills Provide backup power during emergencies Enable income streams through bi-directional charging Optimize solar energy use Support grid stability during peak demand Boost property values Encourage energy independence Create community-level resilience Allow participation in energy markets And ultimately, reshape how we generate, store, and use electricity Drawing from real-world scenarios and analogies to the mobile phone revolution, Sohail makes a compelling case that V2G could transform both the energy and transport sectors in ways we're only beginning to imagine. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

In this episode, our guest is Glenne Drover, a passionate energy professional and currently the Company Secretary at Yarra Energy Foundation. Though semi-retired, Glenne remains deeply active in shaping Australia's energy landscape through consulting, advocacy, and public engagement. We discuss the evolving battery storage landscape, with Glenne providing rich insights into vanadium redox flow batteries, salt-based alternatives, and iron-air innovations. He shares his experience helping commercialize long-duration energy storage in Australia and beyond. A major focus is on community battery projects, including Yarra Energy Foundation's pioneering work that inspired both state and federal programs supporting hundreds of installations across the country. Glenne also explores the role of electric vehicles in grid support (V2G), Australia's world-leading rooftop solar economics, and the emerging challenges of energy resilience in response to extreme weather and grid reliability. This conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone interested in energy transition, grid innovation, or how local communities can take charge of their energy future. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs Instagram @energypreneurs Tiktok @energypreneurs Spotify Video @energypreneurs

It's EV News Briefly for Tuesday 16 September 2025, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show. Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily CUPRA TINDAYA IS VW'S ANSWER THE CHINESE RANGE EXTENDERS https://evne.ws/3KopUgD GEELY LAUNCHES EX5 ELECTRIC SUV IN UK https://evne.ws/4n4e0ae VW DELAYS ID. GOLF AND ID. ROC TO 2030 https://evne.ws/4pH14Jp TESLA BERLIN PLANT RAISES OUTPUT DESPITE SALES DROP https://evne.ws/3IdI1p2 ALL-ELECTRIC AUDI RS6 E-TRON FUTURE UNCLEAR https://evne.ws/3I32pJw HONG KONG PURSUES LOCAL EV ASSEMBLY BASE https://evne.ws/41RwmTA LUCID TO EXPAND IN ASIA, BUT NOT CHINA https://evne.ws/41UAceF EXTENDING AUSTRALIAN EV TAX EXEMPTION ADDS 1.5 MILLION TO ROADS https://evne.ws/3JXn5mR NISSAN AND CHARGESCAPE LAUNCH V2G PILOT https://evne.ws/464rMUm FORD'S MOVE TO LFP BATTERIES https://evne.ws/46ofcy6 TOYOTA UK PROFIT FALLS TO £462,000 https://evne.ws/4goz5K1 USED EV CREDIT WORTH $4,000 ENDING SOON https://evne.ws/4mfAZxS UK REQUIRES LOCK UPGRADES FOR CHINESE CARS https://evne.ws/3K58IN8 CUPRA TINDAYA PREVIEWS EV FORMENTOR REPLACEMENT AND RANGE EXTENDER PLANS Cupra unveiled the Tindaya concept at the Munich motor show, hinting at a Formentor successor and showcasing Volkswagen Group's SSP platform with range-extender EV capability for increased market flexibility, especially in China. The sporty, composite-bodied SUV pairs dual motors and a petrol engine for 300 km range, with a production debut expected around 2027 or 2028. GEELY LAUNCHES EX5 ELECTRIC SUV IN UK Geely has launched its EX5 electric SUV in the UK, starting at £31,990 and offering up to 267 miles of range on a lithium-iron-phosphate battery with rapid charging. Featuring trims up to £36,990, the EX5 targets fleet buyers, includes a six-year warranty, and will begin deliveries in late October. VW DELAYS ID. GOLF AND ID. ROC TO 2030 Volkswagen has postponed production of its ID. Golf and ID. Roc EVs to 2030, with the ID. Roc debuting first on the new SSP platform, followed by the ID. Golf. The delay triggers a reshuffle of its plant allocations, with related internal combustion and EV model moves now set for clarification in annual planning later in the year. BERLIN PLANT RAISES OUTPUT DESPITE SALES DROP Tesla's Berlin Grünheide factory is increasing its production targets in response to anticipated market strength, despite ACEA reporting a 44% sales drop in the EU and a 39% decline in German registrations through August. Tesla attributes the downturn to Model Y design updates disrupting sales, with Norway showing strong growth and production revised upwards for Q3 and Q4. ALL-ELECTRIC AUDI RS6 E-TRON FUTURE UNCLEAR The fully electric Audi RS6 e-tron may be canceled, even as prototypes continue road testing, with Audi expected instead to launch a plug-in hybrid RS6 alongside its traditional combustion model. Both vehicles were planned to share RS6 design cues but sit on different platforms, and initial plans had the EV debuting before the plug-in hybrid's 2026 arrival. HONG KONG PURSUES LOCAL EV ASSEMBLY BASE Hong Kong is negotiating with multiple Chinese carmakers, including FAW Group, to establish local EV production facilities as part of a push for strategic industry and international expansion. High local costs and China's overcapacity drive suppliers to Hong Kong's financial sector, with major players like Contemporary Amperex Technology already setting up headquarters and listing on the city's stock exchange. LUCID TO EXPAND IN ASIA, BUT NOT CHINA Lucid Motors plans expansion into Asian markets but will avoid China, citing heavy subsidies and overcapacity as reasons for staying out. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff expressed confidence in Lucid's technology and competitiveness while focusing future models on the $50,000 segment and higher, not the low-cost market. EXTENDING AUSTRALIAN EV TAX EXEMPTION COULD ADD 1.5 MILLION TO ROADS Extending Australia's EV fringe-benefits tax exemption to 2035 could add 1.5 million electric cars to Australian roads, according to Electric Vehicle Council modelling. The policy has driven over 100,000 additional EV sales since 2022, with further benefits possible for plug-in hybrids and the second-hand market. NISSAN AND CHARGESCAPE LAUNCH V2G PILOT Nissan and ChargeScape have launched a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in Silicon Valley, using Nissan EVs and Fermata Energy bidirectional chargers to support grid demand for local data centers. The project aims to set a model for broader V2G integration through California's virtual power plant network and beyond. FORD TOUTS MOVE TO LFP BATTERIES Ford will manufacture lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries at its BlueOval Michigan plant from 2026, using CATL technology for future vehicles including a mid-size pickup. LFP batteries offer lower cost and better safety, though less energy density, and Ford remains open to evolving battery chemistry based on market needs and possible new plants. TOYOTA UK PROFIT FALLS TO £462,000 Toyota Motor UK's pre-tax profits fell sharply to £462,000 with revenues down over £135m, attributed to fleet mix management and compliance with tighter ZEV mandates. Despite a drop in market share, Toyota will expand its EV offering next year, including the all-electric Urban Cruiser SUV debuting in late 2025. USED EV CREDIT WORTH $4,000 ENDING SOON The U.S. federal Used Clean Vehicle Credit, worth up to $4,000 for electric or plug-in hybrid cars priced under $25,000, expires September 30. The credit drove significant price declines and saw models like the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt become notably affordable, making immediate purchases attractive for eligible buyers. UK REQUIRES LOCK UPGRADES FOR CHINESE CARS UK insurers have required Chinese car manufacturers to improve their vehicles' anti-theft devices and locking systems to better meet local standards amid rising theft rates, now at 102,000 annually. Brands like BYD have worked with regulators and added advanced technology to boost security as Chinese car sales surge in Britain.

- PHEVs No Cleaner Than ICE - German Chancellor Favors CO2 Reg Flexibility - Stellantis Proposes Cash for Clunkers in Europe - SAIC MG Fails Euro NCAP Test Spectacularly - Tesla's Door Handles Called Dangerous - BMW Goes All-In on V2G EVs - VW and Elli Back Bidirectional Charging - Ferrari Unleashes 849 Testarossa - Chinese Automaker Blatantly Rips Off Bugatti Chiron

- PHEVs No Cleaner Than ICE - German Chancellor Favors CO2 Reg Flexibility - Stellantis Proposes Cash for Clunkers in Europe - SAIC MG Fails Euro NCAP Test Spectacularly - Tesla's Door Handles Called Dangerous - BMW Goes All-In on V2G EVs - VW and Elli Back Bidirectional Charging - Ferrari Unleashes 849 Testarossa - Chinese Automaker Blatantly Rips Off Bugatti Chiron

On this episode, Nick is joined by John Tough, the Managing Partner of Energize Capital, a leading venture capital firm that invests in climate solutions across sectors, including energy and the grid, as well as industrial operations, electrification in mobility, and more. Listen in as Nick and John chart Energize Capital's journey and break down its investment and portfolio company support strategies. Further, Nick and John discuss the state of climate tech markets in the U.S. and Europe in 2025, make predictions for the coming decades, and home in on positives even as uncertainty abounds with shifting U.S. policy. Further, Nick and John dive into: Technology trends and market dynamics in the energy transition in 2025: Nick and John discuss major shifts in electrification and how climate tech 2.0 differs from cleantech 1.0, including a focus on mass adoption of EVs and related infrastructure, the increasing role of digital tools within traditional energy sectors, and the emergence of V2G technologies in markets like Europe. They also emphasize how cross-market learning can inform strategy and how cost declines in hardware (solar, batteries) create new opportunities for growth and innovation.The role of specialized venture capital and investment strategies in climate tech: Their conversation highlights the importance of specialist investors in the climate tech market, distinguishing Energize Capital's research-driven and hands-on approach to investing and supporting portfolio companies, the evolution of its funds, and why deep understanding of industry problems—rather than just technologies—is critical for successful investments and scaling businesses.Resilience amidst uncertainty, and longer-term outlook for the climate sector: The podcast also pays significant attention to diagnosing and making prognosis for the unique moment climate tech, both in the U.S. and elsewhere, is in in 2025, with nods to political and financial uncertainty (e.g., policy shifts, interest rates), and the importance of keeping a long-term perspective. The conversation addressed risks related to fundraising and capital allocation, as well as the effects of negative headlines, and offers pragmatic advice for founders and prospective entrepreneurs to prioritize survival and adaptability.Timestamps:00:01:52 - Introductions00:02:39 - Announcement of $430 million fundraise00:03:57 - Growth and trajectory of Energize Capital00:04:43 - John's background and early career00:09:03 - Echoes of Cleantech 1.0 in Climate Tech 2.000:11:15 - Energize Capital's approach to supporting portfolio companies00:15:07 - Commoditization trends in core climate technologies00:16:59 – Energize Capital's electrify everything focus00:20:03 - Challenges of marrying consumer behavioral change to climate mitigation00:23:44 - Geographic diversity in climate tech investments00:26:39 - Navigating uncertainty in the U.S. markets00:29:43 - Record energy demand as a catalyst for innovation00:31:11 – A focus on positive developments in climate tech00:31:38 - Upgrading the electricity grid for resilience00:34:57 - Importance of a complete perspective on the climate capital stack00:36:21 - Advice for founders and climate curious individuals alike00:38:07 - Highlighting Energize Capital portfolio companiesLearn more about John's work and Energize Capital by following both on LinkedIn and exploring Energize Capital's website and portfolio here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energize-cap + https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjtough/ +

CEO and co-founder of Jaunt Motors chats classic car conversions. Plus, Giles Parkinson returns to talk MG, Essential Energy's V2G play, and news of the week.

Laurent welcomes Kristian Ruby, Secretary General of Eurelectric, to discuss Energy Security, Resilience and Flexibility though the impact of E-Mobility.Energy Security has become a critical issue, especially with the recent sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea by Russian and Chinese vessels, extreme weather events knocking out a third of the Irish Grid, and Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.Kristian shares the story of his harrowing visit to a power plant in Ukraine, where DTEK engineers are bravely working through air raids every day to keep the lights on. The conversation expands to cover all aspects of Energy Security as we enter the Age of Electricity, exploring both cyber and physical measures that can be taken to protect energy systems.The discussion also touches on the latest advancements in E-Mobility, including how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can provide additional security and offer consumers a chance to earn more revenue.Eurelectric represents a strong, forward-thinking industry that exemplifies resilience and solidarity in the face of challenges.  Join us at Power Summit Brussels 3 and 4 June to discuss those topics and many othersHome - Eurelectric Power Summit 2025

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show podcast, host Robert Llewellyn sits down with Marc England, CEO of Ausgrid, to discuss the future of Australia's electricity grid and its role in the clean energy transition. Ausgrid is one of the largest electricity distributors in Australia, supplying power to millions across New South Wales. With Australia leading the world in rooftop solar adoption, Robert and Marc explore how the grid must adapt to handle increasing levels of distributed energy. They dive into the challenges of balancing renewable energy supply, the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, and how smart infrastructure can make energy more affordable and reliable. Marc shares insights on how Ausgrid is preparing for a future where consumers are not just energy users but also energy producers—helping stabilize the grid while cutting costs. They also touch on how the rise of EVs, battery storage, and smart demand management could revolutionize energy consumption. If you're curious about the future of electricity and how the grid will evolve to support cleaner, cheaper power, then you'll enjoy this episode!   Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://bit.ly/4i9ERid Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prize-Draw-2025-Puredrive-Energy-Ltd.pdf Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/  Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025