It’s a thought-provoking episode this week as we head back two years to a TEDx talk that needs a little unpacking. Along the way, we discuss EV efficiency compared to raw ICE and hybrid powertrains, electricity sources, pollution, climate change, battery life, human rights issues, and more.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, and more – or use your favorite podcast application.SHOW NOTESGraham Conway’s TEDx talk: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/robust-renewables-the-missing-piece-to-completing-the-virtuous-cycle-of-evs Rubber pollution from EVs: https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135856_bigger-batteries-evs-boost-particulate-emissions-from-tires-study California's drought means a decrease in hydroelectric power in the state: https://jalopnik.com/californias-drought-is-making-everything-less-green-in-1849022514 Tesla Advanced Battery Research partners with Dalhousie University for 100 year battery: https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-team-presents-new-battery-design-that-could-last-100-years California legislators propose bill to offer $2,000 rebate to do EV conversion on older ICE vehicles: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/the-manifold/2022-06-02/ Toyota unveils home battery pack, similar in concept to Tesla Powerwall: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/36615119.html China’s BYD purchases six African mines to secure future lithium supplies: https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/china-byd-snaps-up-six-african-lithium-mines-to-get-ten-years-supply-of-ev-battery-materials This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode cover art courtesy Mick TruytsMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayEmail comments and questions to [email protected]: https://www.thewattcar.com- Store - Podcast - Facebook - Google News - Twitter -

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