The Clean Energy Show
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144. 2022 Year End Spectacular! The Year in Clean Energy and Electrified Transportation
Why 2022 was a good year for clean energy (thanks Putin!), our EV of the year, solar on an abandoned nuclear power plant site, Brian gets stranded by the weather, James's Prius has troubles, and more
143. The Fusion Energy Breakthrough vs. Climate Change
A net energy gain for fusion in a lab is a landmark scientific achievement but we're decades away from commercialization according to experts. We have to decarbonize the planet by 2050. Will fusion en
142. Tesla Proves Long Distance Semis Can Be Electrified; Fossil Fuel's Campaign Against the Planet
Tesla released their 500 mile/800 KM battery electric semi truck, proving that long-haul tranport can be electrified. A Texas fossil fuel foundation is fighting facts with misinformation campaigns and
141. When Electric Cars Aren't Reliable; The Benefits of Processed Foods
Brian talks about Wired.com's on the benefits of processed foods. James is depressed because his beloved Nissan LEAF needs a new PTC cabin heater with a hefty price tag. The city of Houston has a boi
140. Oil's Last Lavish Party: The 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Two hundred billion dollars of oil and gas money to through The World Cup in Qatar. Turns out Qatar is 'new money' and yet has a huge sovereign fund of $300B. Even they know the transition is coming.
139. Fossil Fuel Assets Worthless by 2036; Hydroponic Wheat; Electric Truck Stops
Electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town. Heat pumps mandatory in new homes in Washington State. Indoor hydroponic wheat produces 6 crops per year on the same land. LaGuardia Airpo
138. Highway to Climate Hell; Autonomous Driving Delayed
As COP 27 kicks off in Egypt, The UN chief says we're not doing enough to prevent a climate catastrophe. On the bright side, France is mandating all parking lots have solar panels over them resulting
137. Tarnishing the Tesla Brand; European Union Bans Combustion Vehicles
Twit Elon Musk may be tarnishing the Tesla Brand as we navigates his way through Twitter ownership. The European Union bans the sale of new combustion vehicles by 2035. Small modular nuclear reactors
New PM in Britain, James locates Australia, Brian gets lost in a blizzard
Toyota may finally be waking up to Electric Car Reality. New U.K. PM Sunak gets a 3 out of 5 on climate. Our city gets an elecric truck and loves the savings. Brian nearly dies in his Tesla Model 3 in
Cameco bets on nuclear revival; The unstoppable march of solar and wind
More information on how renewable use less land that fossil fuels and aren't destroyed permanently in the process. Nikola Motors CEO found guilty of 3 of 4 charges. Some thing EV charging at night won