Episode 33: In Conversation with Michael J. Dunne, Detroit Native and Asia Expert, on China and EVs
In EPISODE 33:
In this episode, Jonathan hosts Michael J. Dunne, a Detroit Native with a background in Chinese history, and extensive experience within the auto industry across Asia. Michael's experience includes roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and VP and MD of J.D. Power China.
Currently, he is CEO of ZoZo Go, an advisory firm to the automotive industry which helps companies in the west access Asian markets, and host of the Winning in Asia podcast. Michael provides not only a wealth of experience and information, but many funny and interesting anecdotes and is an absolute joy to talk cars and technology with.
Timecodes:
0'00" - Introduction
4'20" - Michael's background
8;50" - Chinese automakers and the domestic EV market
19'00" - Chinese vehicles in Australia
21'10" - EV take up in Australia; what's the hold up?
23'45" - ZoZo Go in Asia
26'35" - China's technical and engineering production expertise
30'40" - Future energy security; are batteries the new oil?
32'43" - Hydrogen vs. batteries as a fuel source
37'35" - Autonomy; China vs. the rest of the world
31'54" - Future advancements in auto manufacturing
42'50" - Wrap up
Winning in Asia Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winn…st/id1510140333
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Episode 32: New releases from Audi, Porsche and Hyundai, Jaguar to go all EV, BYD set for Australian launch
In this EPISODE:
Episode 32 is packed full of EV news, with the launch of Audi’s E-Tron GT, Porsche’s Taycan Cross Turismo, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and Volvo’s C40 Recharge crossover. Jaguar Land Rover prepares to go all-electric this decade, and Kia shares its new logo and electrification pledge.
With the transition to EVs well under way, we look at what that means for the future demand of nickel in the European Union, and German automotive component giant ZF Friedrichshafen ceases development on new internal combustion technology research and development as it prepares to serve BEV manufacturers.
China’s BYD has signed a right hand drive distribution deal with Australia’s Nexport, the first such deal signed globally, and Tesla has just gained approval to build the world’s largest Supercharger in Santa Monica, California.
0'00" - Introduction;
0'45" - Audi E-Tron GT: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/10/audi-electrifies-the-sports-sedan-meet-the-2022-audi-e-tron-gt-and-rs-e-tron-gt
2'02" - Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo reveal: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/3/5/2021-porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-launches-as-the-rugged-practical-ev
3'00" - Hyundai IONIQ 5 world premiere: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/23/hyundais-ioniq-5-electric-suv-revealed-two-battery-sizes-and-220kw-charging
5'08" - Volvo shows off C40 Recharge electric crossover: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/3/3/volvo-reveals-2022-c40-recharge-all-electric-coupe-suv
6'24" - Jaguar Land Rover's all-electric future: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/16/jlr-has-big-plans-for-2025-with-six-ev-land-rovers-all-ev-jaguar-range
7'50" - Kia's new logo and future EV pledge
8'45" - Future European Union demand for nickel set to soar over the next decade
10'24" - BYD signs deal with Australian company Nexport in right hand drive distribution deal
11'52" - German automotive component giant ZF Friedrichshafen ceases development on new internal combustion technology research and development
12'43" - Tesla set to build world's largest Supercharger Santa Monica, California
13'58" - EV-HQ.com's new online series "Manufacturers of the Future"
12'33" - Wrap up
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Episode 23: Tesla Q4 Numbers, Gigafactory 3 Deliveries Commence, NIO Unveils EC6, News from VW and BMW
On this episode:
- Tesla news including Gigafactory 3 completion, Made-in-China Model 3 deliveries begin, Tesla has record Q4 and 2019;
- Tesla's new Trans-Canada Supercharger network opens;
- NIO unveils EC6 and receives additional US funding of $200m;
- VW's id3 has massive software issues prior to launch: www.manager-magazin.de/extra/artikel/a-986727.html
- Audi and BMW announce R&D funding for BEVs;
- Rivian secures $1.5bn USD additional funding;
- Is battery production less CO2 intensive now than two years ago? www.ivl.se/english/startpage/t…-car-batteries.html
- Self-healing, recyclable lithium batteries in development phys.org/news/2019-12-polymer…ling-recyclable.html
***Many of you will be aware of the unprecedented bushfire crisis in Australia at the moment; as it stands, over 12 million acres of land have already burnt, with 1,500 homes destroyed and lives lost. If you're able to donate, please consider the following:
- Australian Tesla Owners fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service: au.gofundme.com/f/FrunksUp4Fires
- Australian Red Cross Busfire Appeal: www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disas…recovery-donate
- WIRES emergency wildlife rescue appeal: www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund***
