Palm oil is one of the biggest environmental villains, but now a Dutch biotech company has scaled up a breakthrough yeast-based alternative that could drastically cut emissions and deforestation. Meanwhile, New York City is tackling unsafe e-bike batteries by handing out free replacement e-bikes to delivery workers. Plus, France is going all-in on nuclear power to support the AI boom.

Undecided with Matt Ferrell - the popular YouTuber comes to Brian and James's backyard to explore the construction of a wind farm. Great video here. https://youtu.be/rKPYy8RF1RU?si=p8HFcVONNNYHMCks

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Also on this episode:

• China's heavy trucks are electrifying at a record pace.

• Russia's war is increasing global aviation emissions.

• New research shows carbon capture may be worse than simply investing in renewables.

• Rivian's electric delivery van, once exclusive to Amazon, is now available for purchase by any fleet.

Listener Mail

Weldon in Winnipeg shares a funny experience about driving an EV in -30°C, proving that gas cars aren't just bad for the environment but also for visibility!

The Lightning Round

• BYD's solid-state battery breakthrough could double EV range.

• A new Airbus A321XLR jet cuts fuel use by 30% per passenger.

• Data center electricity demand is skyrocketing worldwide.

• EV interest is surging, but cost misconceptions remain high.

• The cost of installing a Tesla Supercharger stall? About $40,000.

• Home insurance costs in Alberta have soared 90% in a decade due to extreme weather events.

• China's heavy-duty truck market is rapidly shifting to electric, hitting 21% market share this year.

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