Episode 40: Teague Egan, Founder and CEO of EnergyX on lithium extraction, battery technology and energy sustainability
In this episode, I sit down with Teague Egan (via Zoom) for a chat about all things lithium. Teague is the founder and CEO of Energy X, and his company plans to revolutionise lithium extraction, increasing efficiency, yield and speed over traditional evaporation extraction methods with its patented nanotechnology membranes. As developed countries rapidly push for a clean energy future, how will the world supply enough lithium for renewables, electric vehicles and energy storage? How can this be done sustainably?
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Teague Egan's background
03:37 What is EnergyX and what do they do?
06:21 LiTAS technology from EnergyX
08:05 Using sodium to extract lithium; Elon's point of view
10:30 LiTAS technology implementation to enhance EV production
12:19 What is EnergyX doing to improve efficiency of lithium extraction?
15:26 Who are EnergyX's customers?
16:38 LiTAS technology in the developing world
18:02 Sustainability and EnergyX
21:42 Tesla and its 4680 cells
25:38 Solid state battery technology
30:08 Driving clean energy into the hands of all consumers
31:40 Aiming for 1000 mile batteries
32:40 EnergyX's timeline for rolling out pilot plants and production
34:50 Teague's assessment on the biggest issues facing the energy transition and our climate
EV Brief Hangouts: David McCann from EV-HQ.com
In this special EV Brief Hangout episode:
Jonathan has a casual (virtual) catch-up with David McCann, fellow Aussie and founder of EV-HQ.com. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from Australia's clean energy transition, to EV range, charging, regulation and policy, and of course, Tesla.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:45 - David's impetus behind EV-HQ.com
2:08 - Doing something positive
3:36 - Australia transitioning to a clean energy future
4:10 - Complexity of auto manufacturing in Australia, the future of EVs down under
6:40 - Battery development in Australia helping industry
7:20 - The jobs transition in Australia
8:55 - EVHQ - Manufacturers of the Future
9:30 - ACE EV
13:23 - Opportunities for new EV manufacturers in Australia
14:32- Perceptions around EV range and what’s is a necessity
15:50 - Vehicle incentives and driving EV uptake in Australia
18:28 - What should government be doing to support EV uptake?
21:20 - Benefits associated with the change to EVs
23:30 How can we attract more EVs to Australia?
25:20 - Regulation and policy create investment certainty for EV uptake
28:34 - Is road pricing reform needed in Australia?
32:00 - Are all carmakers are going electric except for Japanese carmakers?
36:35 - EVs are levelling the playing field for Chinese Carmakers as they shift away from value towards quality
43:11 - Solid-state batteries
44:15 - Battery recycling and the end of life issue
45:47 - Charging in cities
48:47 - EV charging as sales increase
50:02 - Inductive charging road
51:40 - Merits of battery swap technology
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***
