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
Episode 27
On this episode:
1'03" - European regulators look set to approve the $38bn merger of Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) with Group PSA, parent company of Peugeot Citroën: https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/26/stellantis-fca-psa-fiat-chrysler-peugeot-eu-approval/
3'08" - Electric truck startup Arrival is going small; looks to microfactories for future of assembly: https://www.pesmedia.com/arrival-van-microfactory-02102020/
4'26" - China, Japan and now South Korea set zero-emissions mandates; Australia remains disengaged: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Japan-to-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions-to-net-zero-by-2050
6'38" - New Zealand's Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers ditch diesel BMWs for Audi E-Tron SUVs;
7'26" - Singapore working on vertically-stacked offshore battery deployment: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/research-for-singapore-s-first-floating-energy-storage-system
8'35" - Tesla offers low tariff for virtual power plant subscribers in the UK: https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/tesla-launches-uk-home-energy-plan-in-first-step-to-british-solar-and-battery-vpp/
10'17" - General Electric working on giant 13MW offshore wind turbine: https://reneweconomy.com.au/ge-starts-testing-worlds-biggest-13mw-offshore-wind-turbine-37583/
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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
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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/
Episode 24: In Conversation with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
Timestamps:
0:30: EV News Brief
4:20: Interview with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan
32:14: Wrap up
On this episode:
I sit down with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, director of the Singapore Maritime Institute, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore council member, energy expert and EV advocate. We discuss all things energy, sustainability, transport and development in Singapore. Read one of his latest advocacy pieces here: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commenta…rice-12051780
Also this week's EV Brief:
- Tesla share price plows past $500 p/share: markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks…-1028813254
- Tesla to commence Israel operations in 2020: www.israel21c.org/tesla-sales-and-…rael-this-month/
- Wallbox debuts a bi-directional EV charger: electrek.co/2020/01/06/wallbox-…uasar-tesla-nissan/
- Lithium sulfur batteries in development: www.electrive.com/2020/01/08/monas…-s-battery-tech/
- US Government develops vehicle autonomy guidelines and development: www.transportation.gov/briefing-room…mated-vehicle
- Nissan Ariya concept debuts at CES2020 with a dual-motor drivetrain: www.greencarreports.com/news/1126697_…erformance-ev
- Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to fund discounted green home loans: www.afr.com/property/residentia…ans-20200113-p53qzu
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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***
Episode 22: ews from Porsche and McLaren, Tesla Gigafactory 3+4, Christmas Giveaway and more
On this episode:
- Porsche develops new 4-motor electric drivetrain;
- McLaren to introduce hybrids to its vehicles from 2023;
- Tesla news from Gigafactories China and Berlin;
- Volkswagen's ID3 drivetrain;
- Christmas givaway
