EV Brief 11/1/22 EV Brief 11/1/22

Episode 45: Mark Peters from Transit Systems on Battery Electric Buses

In this episode of the EV Brief Podcast, Jonathan was fortunate to sit down with Mark Peters, General Manager Fleet, Innovation & Business Intelligence for Transit Systems; one of the largest bus operators contracted to Government in the country. Mark's technical and business experience ensures he is across all of Transit Systems' business units, and he is fixed firmly on a zero-emissions future for the fleet.

Timestamps:

00:19 - Introduction

01:50: Mark's role

03:42 - The importance of data

04:20 - Transit Systems' zero-emission fleet strategy

05:13 - The appetite for fleet electrification nationally

08:30 - Driver training for electric buses

09:40 - Mark's thoughts on the electrification transition

10:29 - Technical details of buses, and balancing charging in the depot

13:05 - Will depot design change as electrification takes hold?

14:10 - Charging the buses

15:50 - Bus efficiency

17:20 - Regional travel and electric buses

19:18 - Any operational cost savings over the diesel fleet?

20:48 - Battery degradation in the fleet

21:51 - Battery chemistry

22:22 - Hydrogen fleets - will we see them in Australia?

23:35 - Medium to large scale hydrogen generation

24:51 - Solar and battery infrastructure at the depot

26:16 - Wrap up

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Episode 39: Tesla Model 3 AU prices slashed, Rimac and Porsche to control Bugatti, Polestar to go public, Nexport plans Australian EV van and more!

In episode 39:

Australian BYD importer and bus manufacturer announces electric delivery van to be produced down under Porsche pushes for suppliers to switch to certified green energy or risk losing the automaker's contracts Bugatti to be controlled by Porsche and Rimac in new joint venture agreement Tesla's Model 3 range sees significant price cuts in Australia; now 10 percent cheaper than when launched in 2019 Tesla Model Y orders open in Europe Polestar considering public listing with Gores Guggenheim Inc. SEA Electric eyeing US public listing as electric truck technology manufacturer seeks injection of capital for expansion plans Traton, Daimler Trucks, and AB Volvo to invest in new Europe-wide heavy vehicle charging network EU Commission plans to implement charging infrastructure requirements, as the union prioritizes EV uptake

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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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EV Brief 3/15/21 EV Brief 3/15/21

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 26: Amazon's New Van, Waymo Launches in Phoenix, Tesla Model 3 MY21 Updates, FSD Beta Release

On this episode:

- Tesla news including Q3 earnings call, FSD beta release, Model 3 to receive suite of updates for MY2021;

- Waymo launches to the public in Phoenix, AZ;

- Tesla and Fastned team up on charging sites in Germany;

- Ikea installs EV chargers in Australia;

- Nexport/BYD to manufacture EVs in Australia;

- Pacific Gas and Electric begins construction on 730 MWh battery peaker plant in Moss Landing, CA

EV Brief 5/12/20 EV Brief 5/12/20

Episode 25: Tesla Model Y Deliveries, 2019 EV Sales Figures, BYD Han, New EV Bike from Harley Davidson

On this episode:

- Tesla Model Y first deliveries imminent;
- Mercedes Benz eEconic electric garbage truck;
- BYD's first passenger car to be previewed in April;
- Harley Davidson working on a second electric bike;
- Ionity's EU charging price shakeup: www.electrive.com/2020/01/16/ionit…re-based-on-kwh/
- Volkswagen's id.3 set for further delays;
- Total to install 20,000 chargepoints in the Netherlands;
- Global renewables investment in 2019: about.bnef.com/blog/late-surge-i…to-overtake-2018/
- Global BEV and PHEV sales results from 2019: insideevs.com/news/393629/us-plu…ales-charted-2019/
cleantechnica.com/2020/01/13/china…hter-incentives/