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EV Brief Podcast

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Your podcast brief with the latest electric vehicle and sustainable transport news from around the world, as well as interviews with experts in EV policy, technology and manufacturing, renewables and transport. Checkout evbrief.com for videos, daily news and more.

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Episodes

  1. #45 - Mark Peters from Transit Systems on Battery Electric Buses in Australia; Operating and Powering a BEV Fleet, Renewables, Hydrogen and More.

    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…

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  2. #44 - Podcast Hangout with Danny Thai, Zecar and Shaun Garrard, EV Industry Expert

    Three EV-focused friends sit down at a table and discuss zero emissions transport on World EV Day. Danny Thai is the founder of zecar.com, a one-stop-shop for electric car news, comparisons, data and clean energy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannythai123/ Shaun Garrard has extensive experience...

  3. #43: In conversation with Chris Vanderstock - EV enthusiast and Victorian ZLEV tax challenge plaintiff

    Christopher Vanderstock and co-plaintiff Kathleen Davies are bringing a claim in the High Court of Australia against the State of Victoria to challenge the ZLEV Act. They argue that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional authority to impose such a charge. As Australia begins the slow...

  4. #42: In conversation with Samantha Johnson, Managing Director, Polestar Automotive Australia

    EV Brief Podcast #42 In this episode, Jonathan chats with Polestar Automotive Australia's managing director Samantha Johnson. Ms Johnson holds a considerable amount of automotive industry experience, including with Harley Davidson and Volvo Cars. She is passionate about sustainability, design and...

  5. #41: In conversation with Carola Jonas, Founder and CEO of Everty

    In this episode, we speak with Ms. Carola Jonas, the founder and CEO of electric vehicle charging technology company Everty. Ms. Jonas has a background in business, marketing, climate and energy policy, and sat on the board of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council from September 2019-March…

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  6. #40: In Conversation with Teague Egan, Founder and CEO of Energy X

    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…

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  7. #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...

  8. #38: NSW offers incentives for EV uptake, BYD's Dolphin revealed, Revel hits a snag in NYC, Xpeng raises $1.8bn in IPO, Nissan unveils its EV36Zero strategy

    In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 2'20" - Revel's NYC ridehshare plan hits a snag 3'55" - CATL extends battery cell supply deal with Tesla for LFP batteries 6'04" - Xpeng holds IPO and raises $1.8 billion USD 7'20" - New South Wales announces $490 million package to boost EV uptake...

  9. #37: In Conversation with Daniel Bleakley, Creator of Coal Miners Driving Teslas, tech entrepreneur and engineer

    This week on the podcast, I chat with Daniel Bleakley, tech entrepreneur, engineer, environmental advocate, and creator of viral web series Coal Miners Driving Teslas. Daniel returned to his hometown of Clermont in North Queensland, driving his Tesla 2,000 km (1,243 mi) from his current home in...

  10. #36: In Conversation with Shane Rattenbury MLA, Attorney General and Minister for Water, Energy, and Emissions Reduction in the Australian Capital Territory

    Next week on 24 May 2021, the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is set to introduce a raft of incentives for the purchase of new and used zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Shane Rattenbury MLA is the Attorney-General of the ACT, and holds a number of ministerial portfolios,...

  11. #35: Nissan Leaf e+, Mazda MX-30, EV Sales, Electric School Buses in the US and Victoria's EV tax

    In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'44" - Nissan's Leaf e+ lands in Australia 1'25" - Mazda's MX-30 Electric on sale in Australia 2'13" - Toyota shows off BZ4X fully electric SUV 3'21" - Global EV sales figures from Q1 2021 4'40" - Revel launches Tesla-based rideshare service in NYC...

  12. #34: In Conversation with Dr. Alina Dini, Energy Policy Expert on EV Uptake and Renewables

    This week, Jonathan has an opportunity to speak with Dr. Alina Dini, who has a vast amount of experience across the clean energy and electric vehicle spaces. Dr. Dini is an energy policy expert with experience working for the State of California, Tesla and the Queensland Government, the Founder +...

  13. EV Brief Hangouts: David McCann from EV-HQ.com

    In this different format 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....

  14. #33: In Conversation with Michael J. Dunne, Detroit Native and Asia Expert, on China and EVs

    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...

  15. #32: New releases from Audi, Porsche and Hyundai, Jaguar to go all EV, BYD set for Australian launch

    In this week's episode: 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:...

  16. #31: Tesla, NIO, XPeng 2020 results, GE's Haliade-X Wind Turbine Lucid Air wins Good Design Award

    In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Lucid Air wins best car design in Good Design awards: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/1/3/lucid-air-named-best-car-design-for-2020-in-good-design-awards?rq=lucid 1'47": Tesla Q4 and annual results for 2020 4'22": Tesla rolling out...

  17. #30: Manufacturing News from Volvo, Mercedes, BMW & Hyundai, New York Gets 100MW Battery

    In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Hyundai announces new E-GMP vehicle architecture for future EVs: https://evbrief.com/news-brief/2020/12/12/hyundais-new-e-gmp-platform-to-underpin-future-bevs 3'05": Volvo cars embraces full electrification of model range by 2030 5'00": BMW...

  18. #29: Australian States Propose Punitive Tax on EVs, US Corporates Back EVs and more

    Timecodes: 0'00" - Introduction; 1'05" - Three Australian states propose punitive taxes on EVs. What should Australia be doing to incentivise a transition to zero emissions technology? Sign the petition to stop state governments introducing a tax on clean vehicles here:...

  19. #28: In Conversation with Greg McGarvie, ACE Electric Vehicles

    On this week's EV Brief, I chat with Greg McGarvie, Managing Director of ACE EV. ACE EV is currently designing a range of commercial electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, and has recently been awarded a $5 million grant from the Australian Government for a vehicle to grid power trial. Thanks...

  20. #27: Fiat & Peugeot Set to Merge, Arrival's Microfactories, NZ PM Goes Electric and More

    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…

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  21. #26: Amazon's New Van, Waymo Launches in Phoenix, Tesla Model 3 MY21 Updates, FSD Beta Release

    On episode 26: - 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...

  22. #25: Tesla Model Y Deliveries, 2019 EV Sales Figures, BYD Han, New EV Bike from Harley Davidson

    On episode 25: - 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:...

  23. #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 episode 24: 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...

  24. #23: Tesla Q4 Numbers, Gigafactory 3 Deliveries Commence, NIO Unveils EC6, News from VW and BMW

    Show notes: On episode 23: - 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...

  25. #22: News from Porsche and McLaren, Tesla Gigafactory 3+4, Christmas Giveaway and more

    Show notes: On episode 22: - 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 Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any…

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  26. #21: Tesla's Cyber Truck, LA Auto Show, LA 2028 Emissions Roadmap

    On episode 21: We go in depth on Tesla's revolutionary new Cybertruck, bring you other news from the recent LA Auto Show, and look at LA's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the 2028 Summer Olympics. Links to more information on the 2028 emissions roadmap:...

  27. #20: Porsche's New Taycan Launches

    On episode 20: We go in depth on the new Porsche Taycan which was released to the world on September 4. Porsche's press release on the Taycan: http://bit.ly/2kbHqJy Taycan car configurator: http://bit.ly/2kBGRIW Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please...

  28. #19: The week's EV news, plus part 1 of an Interview with evee.com.au founder Slava Kozlovskii

    On Episode 19: The week's EV news in Brief, plus part one of an interview with Electric Vehicle car sharing company evee.com.au CEO and Founder Slava Kozlovskii. Slava has a postgraduate degree in engineering, as well as an MBA, and has a background in engineering technology, construction and...

  29. #18: Porsche's Taycan driven, Mercedes A250e, Tesla Solar rentals, EV road taxes and more

    On episode 18: - Porsche's Taycan draws closer. Watch the livestream here on September 4 https://newstv.porsche.com/en/embed/131000.html; - Electric buses for Wales and Venice; - Wesfarmers to acquire Lithium company; - BMW wireless charging trial in CA https://www.qmerit.com/bmwwireless; - new...

  30. #17: In conversation with Jamie Parker MP, talking EVs, renewables, mass transit and more.

    This week, we're bringing you a phone conversation with New South Wales (NSW) Member of Parliament Jamie Parker MP, who represents the seat of Balmain. We talk sustainable development, the electrification of mass transit, renewables and emissions in Australia, and of course electric vehicles. Mr....

  31. #16: Tesla's Q2 balance sheet, Dieselgate continues for Audi, Ford's electric F150 pickup

    On this week's show: - Tesla's Q2 shareholder letter; we get behind the numbers. Are things bleak for the company? - BMW's 330e is revealed http://bit.ly/2Yl9bly - Porsche's new Cayenne e-Hybrid http://bit.ly/2yFJ9dq - Ford's electric F150 pickup prototype http://bit.ly/2GLApXR - Charging news…

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  32. #15: BMW's new CEO, EV carsharing startup Ohmie, the MG E-ZS and more

    On this week's episode; - Sweden orders more electric buses; - MG E ZS pricing announced for UK as media get first look; - ZF announces two-speed electric drive unit; - Harley Davidson partners with Electrify America; - Hyundai receives Good Design Award, partners with Australian EV car sharing...

  33. #14: Offshore wind in NJ, Tesla FUD, Nissan Leaf hits Australia, Hybrid cruise ships and more

    On EV Brief Episode 14: - Hybrid cruise ships commence operations in the Arctic http://bit.ly/2XLTKCI - 1.1 GW offshore windfarm for New Jersey; - Clean Technica's Tesla Myths webpage http://bit.ly/2GeeCYz - Tesla's struggle to open shopfronts in the US; - The Nissan Leaf arrives in Australia; -...

  34. #13: Last Mile Deliveries, Toyota in Indonesia, VW & Ford on EVs, Mini Reveals The Cooper SE

    On this week's show: - India looks to EVs for last-mile deliveries; - Toyota to invest in EV production in Indonesia; - VW & Ford to work together on EV drivetrains and autonomous vehicles; - Mini reveals the Cooper SE, and more auto news Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any…

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  35. #12: The week's auto news, Australia's largest windfarm spins up; EU mandates noisy EVs

    Episode 12 Show Notes: - Auto news from Mercedes, Nissan, Mini and Lightyear; - Australia's largest windfarm starts up in Queensland; http://bit.ly/2xoft47 - EU to mandate warning sounds for EV's to enhance pedestrian safety; - BYD to commence bus manufacturing in Canada; Thanks for tuning in!...

  36. #11: Tesla RHD Deliveries, Minnesota Solar, Eviation's Alice Plane and More

    On this week's show: - Tesla commences RHD UK deliveries, and we discuss THAT article from the New York Times. Check out Clean Technica's response here: http://bit.ly/2X1P3zw - Electric aircraft news from the Paris Airshow; - A Minnesota power company has big green plans for its solar farms - BYD...

  37. #10: Northvolt Gigafactory joint venutre, VW & Ford to partner up on EVs & more

    On this week's show: - Northvolt in joint venture with VW and BMW for Swedish battery Gigafactory: bit.ly/2IpLD5L - VW and Ford close to signing an agreement to develop EV's together: bloom.bg/31EMneA - Jeep set to electrify from 2021; - Proterra to change how electric busses are sold in the US:...

  38. #9: US EV Sales Figures, EV Joint Ventures, News from Polestar and Porsche

    On this week's show: - May 2019 & YTD EV Sales Figures from the US http://bit.ly/2WoZJYB - Sydney local Governments get behind EV charging http://bit.ly/2WpRL1y - Porsche to manufacture 10,000 Taycans in 2019; - Polestar 1 enters production; - EV joint ventures between established automakers; -...

  39. #8: Gigafactory 3, Model 3 Available in China, BYD Busses in South America and More

    On this week's show, Tesla opens online sales in a number of right-hand-drive markets, We look at updates from Tesla's Chinese activities, Elon Musk discusses the Tesla pickup with Ryan McCaffrey, fast-charging infrastructure news from Australia, and BYT rolls out battery-electric busses in two...

  40. Special Update: Tesla Model 3 Orders Open in Australia

    It's Friday 31 May and Tesla has finally opened online orders for the Model 3 in Australia. On this special episode, join me as I click through the configurator for the first time, and look at pricing and specifications.

  41. #7: Electric Superminis, EV Charging News & BHP's Electric Future

    On this week's show: - Skoda reveals the Citigo-E; - Opel takes the covers off the Corsa-E; - EV charging infrastructure news from Ionity, Tritium and Chargefox; - BHP's electric future, and move away from coal: http://bit.ly/2YM6dCy - The week's Tesla news Thanks for tuning in! Please get in…

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  42. #6: Polestar 2 set for Oz, Amsterdam's Smart Charging Network, Tesla Acquires Maxwell Technologies

    On this week's show, Polestar 2 confirmed for Australia, Amsterdam's Flexpower EV charging network, Tesla acquires Maxwell Technologies and more. --- Show links: - Polestar confirms the Polestar 2 for Australia; - Amsterdam's smart charging network http://bit.ly/2LUEKgh - DHL's autonomous…

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  43. #5: Australia Votes but Who Really Supports a Pro-EV Policy Platform?

    Australians go to the polls on Saturday, May 18, and with the EV debate beginning to charge up (ha), I take a look at different party platforms on electric mobility, investment of charging infrastructure and mandated fuel standards. Show Notes: - The current Government's National EV Strategy PDF:...

  44. #4: Hyundai Ioniq Facelift, Mercedes EQC Enters Production, Tesla News and More

    In today's episode, we talk EV production models from Hyundai, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, all things Tesla including last week's capital raising, changes to autopilot and in-car diagnostics, and electric airplanes. Show Links: The Hyundai Ioniq facelift: http://bit.ly/2PTwnzZ The BMW i4 interior...

  45. #3: Rivian Set for Australia, Right Hand Drive Tesla Model 3 is Coming and More

    On today's episode of EV Brief: - Ford invests in Rivan, and their new EVs are confirmed for Australia; - Tesla announces Q1 earnings, Chinese Gigafactory construction is in full swing, Model S and X Upgrades, RHD Model 3 orders to go live in early may for UK customers; - The Porsche Taycan spied...

  46. #2: Hyundai Kona Electric, Tesla Autonomy Event, More Audi E-Tron, MG EZS

    In today's episode, I take a first look at Hyundai's new Kona Electric SUV, discuss yesterday's Tesla Autonomy Investment Day, talk about jobs in the Australian renewable energy sector and charging infrastructure on Google Maps, and there's a new electric MG coming to Australia, the EZS. Show...

  47. #1: Shanghai Auto Show, Audi, VW ID Roomzz, Australian Politics and EVs, Aston Martin, Tesla

    In the first episode of EV Brief, we're talking about the gorgeous new Audi E-Tron SUV, and the discrepancy in range when compared to similarly powered electric SUVs. We'll also talk Audi's new AI:ME self- driving concept, The VW Roomzz concept, Australian politics and electric trucks in…

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