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James chokes on the anniversary cake but we forge ahead with a look at buying an lower-priced EV in 2022. Solar as building envelope, UK EVs lowering emissions now, and bikes that break.

Thanks to Regina Car Share for the balloon and cake. 

We begin by assessing some of the progress on climate tech in the last two years including how EV sales are soaring as a percentage of new vehicle sales.

Tesla stock has gone up 9x since our first podcast two years ago.

James needs to buy an EV and can't find one in his price range. Even the used car market has gone bananas. 

A new building in Toronto will be the largest solar generating wall structure ever.

Electric Cars Help Cut UK Transportation Emissions By 11.2%.

Vermont gas utility is actually helping their customers get rid of gas water heaters by making a business out of renting heat pump water heaters.

EV charging stations will soon outnuber gas stations in the U.S.

A petition aimed at ending the sale of “built-to-fail” bicycles is gaining traction in B.C.

Bikes that fall apart after less than 100 hours of riding have become the bane of bike mechanics, said Sarah Thomas, shop manager at Our Community Bikes in Vancouver.

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Telsa's Elon Musk is concentrating on humanoid robots and Canadian truckers. Is he losing his way? Plus Big Oil is screwing us on orphan wells but lookout for lawsuits from environmentalists paving the way to cleaner future.

After a winter blizzard hits the home city of this podast, James learns two things: 1. Siding comes off houses easily and 2. Gas cars are dangerous when you're stuck in a snow drift. Not true for electric cars.

Brian researches an 1920s story of light bulb companies colluding to make their bulbs only last 1000 hours.

A local EV buyer was surprised at range loss in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 even though it's not that bad. He also says the sales person knew nothing about electric vehicles behond that they have four wheels.

Elon Musk Cray or Slay: humanoid robot obsession and unpopular political opinions. Will Elon stop believing in climate change one day soon and if so, what will that mean for the planet?

Tennis Australia announced that it had ended a sponsorship arrangement with oil and gas company Santos early. The sponsorship deal covered Santos’ logo being featured in on-court signage at both the ATP Cup and Australian Open and was supposed to run across multiple years starting at the 2021 Australian Open.

A new study by Atlas Public Policy on the total cost of ownership for EVs says EVs are beating gas equiv. vehicles in all categories across the board.

Ford Escape room game.

A federal judge on Thursday canceled oil and gas leases of more than 80 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico, ruling that the Biden administration did not sufficiently take climate change into account when it auctioned the leases late last year.

The decision by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia is a major victory for environmental groups that criticized the Biden administration for holding the sale after promising to move the country away from fossil fuels. It had been the largest lease sale in United States history.

Now the Interior Department must conduct a new environmental analysis that accounts for the greenhouse gas emissions that would result from the eventual development and production of the leases. After that, the agency will have to decide whether it will hold a new auction.

The Canadian Press is reporting that the Cost of cleaning up Orphaned oil wells in Canada, mostly Alberta and Saskatchewan, will be a billion dollars by 2025, but that figure doesn’t include many costs, so it’s likely much more than that. There’s already 10,000 orphan wells, and another 7,400 that are abandoned but not yet considered orphaned. The billion dollar figure doesn’t include other infrastructure like pipelines, or the oil sands.

Elektrek is reporting that electric bikes are now outselling electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the US.

According to data released by the LEVA, the US saw nearly 790,000 electric bike imports in 2021. That marks a 70% increase from the 463,000 imports in 2020. Also in 2021, Americans purchased 652,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids, according to BloombergNEF.

Porsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of charging!

Volkswagen has successfully converted its Zwickau plant from an ICE factory to a pure EV production facility.

Transport Canada announces ‘Defect Investigation’ into Tesla Model 3/Y heat pump issues, seeks feedback from owners.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released a report looking at future energy storage needs for the US electricity system. It finds little need for energy storage beyond 6 hours of duration until 2040's when grid reaches 90%+ renewables. 

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James gets his EV tax rebate from a charity that he paid to the Saskatchewan government. 

Electric scooter company Ola may be making a car. The Volkswagon ID.Buzz is coming off assembly lines. It's an all-ev updated version of their vans.

TeslaTimeNews gets critical of Tesla over its handling of the heat pump issue our friends have experienced this year in Canada.

From The Guardian, “The body responsible for managing renewable energy payments, the Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC), has forecast paybacks from the industry could increase to a total of £770m by the end of winter, shaving an average of £27 from the annual home energy bill. But customers might have been in line for multibillion pound paybacks worth about £140 for a typical annual energy bill if the UK’s renewable energy rollout had taken place sooner, according to the industry”

Incandescent, Inefficient Light Bulbs Live On at the Nation’s Dollar Stores Thanks to a Trump administration weakening of climate rules  not only were LED bulbs less available in poorer areas, they also tended to cost on average $2.50 more per bulb than in wealthier communities.

Boycott Phillips bulbs!

The Guardian: The University Park neighborhood of Los Angeles has a lot in common with urban areas across the US: a dense population with lots of businesses and housing. A cluster of car dealerships. A row of restaurants. Schools and a community center.

But nestled in the predominantly Latino community is something rarely found in urban areas outside California: an oil field. These are set to go away...finally!

120v heat pump water heaters are coming this year which will make it super-easy to switch your water heating.

Yamaha launches new scooters using the Gogoro swappable batteries.

A listener argues for rooftop solar and tries to change James's mind.

Plus, Tesla Cybertruck redesign, Telsa insurance expansion, and Superchargers may be getting a boost in power.

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How the 'Elon Musk' of India is changing the world by offering millions of low cost two-wheel EVs to displace gas. British Petroleum says it can make money charging your EV at its gas stations. Do PHEVs pollute more than claimed? Plus, wind is really, seriously, taking off at this very moment. 

Chevrolet will give you a window film sticker once they have replaced your fire-prone car battery. It has a QR code so parking lot attendants can scan it and confirm the battery is fixed.

James takes a deep dive into Ola Scooters, the 1000$ family transport scooter, made in India at a megafactory. 115k max speed, 180 km range. Almost half of registered vehicles in India are two-wheelers. Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola, has a mission for the planet and it's bold!

BP says their EV chargers are soon to be more profitable than gas pumps.

Tesla has a software fix for their heat pump problems in cold weather, but it’s not clear yet if a hardware fix is needed for some or all cars. Temp dropping tonight so perhaps we will find out.

A new study….on fuel consumption by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) found little in the way of benefits. 

“These vehicles do not permit any environmental improvement,” energy engineer Marc Muller, one of the authors of the study, told RTS radio. “It’s a climate target con, and it’s a consumer con.”

New York State finalizes the terms under which Equinor and BP will provide generation capacity of 1,260 megawatts (MW) of renewable offshore wind power from Empire Wind 2, and another 1,230 MW of power from Beacon Wind 1, while making substantial investments in New York’s infrastructure.

The projects include port upgrades to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a major staging and assembly facility for the industry, as well as an operations and maintenance base for the projects. Equinor recently announced the opening of a New York project office located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, opposite the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.  The partnership will also invest in the Port of Albany, making it America’s first offshore wind tower and transition piece manufacturing facility.

Scotland announces historic offshore wind auction: 25GW of offshore wind project development rights, double UK’s existing offshore wind capacity.

Washington, D.C. area snowstorm roadway stall in a Tesla: https://twitter.com/zeta_2030/status/1480977618287607815

India’s Wealthiest Coal Tycoon Plans to Invest $80 Billion in Green Energy.

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Brian's -35 C. road trip in a shorter range Tesla Model 3. Tesla heat pump problems for Canadian owners and lots of clean new tech at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Plus why do EVs threaten people on our forums?

Consumer Electronics Show - Chevy Silverado EV and roofing shingles that have solar built in yet you can nail them in with a hammer. Also the Equinox EV will be available at under $30,000 USD according to General Motors. Not much to say about the Sony car.

How long are the wait times for the new EV cross-overs in North America like the Volkswagen ID.4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, etc? Could be years our listener is told.

Shipping fossil fuels accounts for 40% of all emissions from shipping!

The Silverado EV pickup. Nailable solar roof shingles and more from CES.

Is there a chip shortage for eBikes and other last-mile e-mobility?

The world's coolest bike network is proposed.

Innuendo Studios on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fdssPqmmGhkhsJi4VcckA

CTV News story on that youtuber -  https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/dismantling-the-alt-right-playbook-youtuber-explains-how-online-radicalization-works-1.4655174

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Hyundai says goodbye to the combustion engine and fuel cell vehicles! We face off on the Netflix blockbuster Don't Look Up and what it means to the phenomenon of climate denial. A popular YouTuber proves electric aviation will take off fast. Brian makes a shocking announcement!

James's Nissan Leaf in a -30s Celsius cold snap. He has to make sure he keeps using the vehicle or the battery over-charges. As an experiment he leaves the electric vehicle unplugged in his driveway for 24 hours to see how much the battery drains heating itself.

James also finds a Hyundai Ioniq 5 in his hometown and goes to have a look to see how big it really is. His conservative friend is buying a luxury EV and we take a look at the BMW i4 m50.

Big oil and big oil government get nasty with a small Canadian city who dares not worship fossil fuels. That city happens to be where your hosts live. Regina, Saskatchewan is featured in a new report that says industry groups like CAPP, businesses such as the Keystone Group of Companies and organizations like the Regina Chamber of Commerce, mobilized fossil fuel supporters with scripted emails against the motion. According to the report, several councillors who originally supported the measure were persuaded to drop their support because residents who agreed with the city's climate goals felt the motion had become too controversial.

Brian's Movie Corner features Don't Look Up from Netflix. James says it's satire is effective while Brian thinks it could have been more funny. 

In this week's Mail Bag California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) plan to slash support for home solar and a local farm/climate activist gets emotional over the resistance he faces in his fight to save the planet. Plus we talk about where we get our climate news from.

A popular YouTuber demonstrates why small airlines will go electric soon. It's the money, stupid! 9-passenger short haul routes will be first.

We end on the song 'It's Time' by Library Voices from the motion picture The Sabbatical.

You can still catch The Sabbatical on Tubi for free with commercials or rent it wherever you get movies.

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A special episode wrapping up the year plus a Green Energy game show with Brian as the contestant! You can play along at home!

An update on Brian's spine and how you can help.

What were the most important electric vehicles released this year that will push EV adoption forward? What other media have to say about the best EVs of 2021 and what we should look for in 2022.

We review the state of autonomous driving and James disparages Tesla's lagging advancement of Full Self Driving Beta.

Brian's 'Holiday Gift Guide for the Electrical Utility that has Everything Except Clean Energy (in the 3 billion dollar price range.) Turns out Ontario's bet on small modular nuclear could have bought a lot of green power without the hassle of nuclear. 

The Clean Energy Show Year End Quiz Show!

We end off the year with a clean energy quiz show with Brian as the contestant. How many homes can the world's largest wind turbine power? The answer will surprise you!

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Converting end-of life school buses to electric adds 10 years of use and saves gobs of money for school boards. U.S. senator Joe Manchin, who loves his coal, will be getting a lot of it from Santa Claus this year. Hopefully it sinks the boat his he lives on.

This week James learned how air density effects wind turbine output, external car airbags for pedestrians, and the shocking heat records set in the Canadian West in the summer of 2021 and how they were unprecedented in the world.

Passive solar can provide up to one third of a home's heating needs according to a new study.

John Deer is going electric in a big way and, unlike many automakers, sees the future.

New York State bans natural gas in new construction starting as early as 2023.

We get a letter from Norway regarding heat pumps working in very cold temperatures.

In other Tesla/EV news:

Elon Musk to pay 11 billion in tax this year Murder and sexual harassment at Tesla factory Tesla plans to accept Doge coin for merch Go Transit in Ontario testing double decker electric buses

SEA To Convert 10,000 US School Buses To Electricity over next five years.

Ford’s zero-carbon EV home charging initiative launches in California. It's a way to ensure you never create pollution while driving your EV!

Autonomous cars are operating in Soul, South Korea, and residents can ride in them for free this month!

Three autonomous cars have been traversing through Sangam-dong from DMC Station to apartment complexes and office areas. Passengers can call the vehicles by calling through a smartphone app. By the end of December, three more vehicles including one autonomous bus that runs through DMC Station, World Cup Station, and World Cup Park will be added and expanded to a total of six vehicles.

Kelly Blue Book names Ford Mustang Mach-E best buy, called it the sports car of suvs for 2022.

The Chevy Bolt EV and EUV's estimated restart of production has been moved to late February 2022.

Elon Musk says he will pay over $11 billion in taxes this year, more than any American in history.

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Toyota announces 30 EVs, Tesla Semi begins limited production, Ontario picks a nuclear reactor to waste taxpayer money on. Tesla's Elon Musk is Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2021. Does he deserve it?

Brian takes a trip in a gas car and regrets everything about it. Canadian fast EV chargers aren't always in the needed places, they go where the green-washing companies want them. We leave Facebook over ethical concerns but Brian reneges on his personal account. Why is Trump building his own right wing social media platform? Isn't that what Facebook is now?

Do electric vehicles cost more to insure? No, not where we live, anyway.

Battery cost curves are on fire. Lookout! GM: “We’re not anywhere close to the bottom [of the battery cell cost curve].”

Recycling batteries needed to make more batteries because there's crazy demand. But where will they come from?

EPA figures are in for the Hyundai Ioniq5 and the Kia EV6 and only the Tesla Model Y beats them for efficiency.

Ontario picks a loser, I mean winner for their new nuclear reactor. Coulda bought 6 million solar panels.

Rivian wins Motor Trend Truck of the Year to the surprise of few.

Toyota announces 30 EVs by 2030. But by 2030 it'll be all over and they'll be bankrupt.

New Tesla feature sense tire tread depth.

VW confirms plans for ID California electric camper van and GM confirms Chevy Silverado electric pickup production starts in ‘early 2023.’

Sydney Seaplanes is now partnering with aircraft engine-maker magniX to make electric flight commercially viable. MagniX has already electrified seaplanes in Canada.

Australia will launch the world’s first all-electric, zero emissions airline. “We believe there will be a revolution in aviation and we want to be at the forefront,” Aaron Shaw, chief executive of Sydney Seaplanes, said. “This is the way of the future.”

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire to become first publicly traded electric motorcycle company.

Australia’s coal-fired power plants are likely to close 3x faster than planned, with its primary electricity grid becoming coal-free by 2043.

Tesla now has 7 electric vehicle variants approved in India, but no clear timeline for launch……could be a good sign of Tesla preparing to launch in the country, the company has been quite clear that it wants a waiver on car import duties for electric vehicles before launching in the market.

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Exxon has sponsored a lot of podcasts in November when COP26 was going on. They lied in those commercials. How to determine what EV is right for you by using a trip simulation website. Honda announces they don’t want to tire themselves out making EVs. Stelantis admits they don’t know how to make money selling EVs.

Brian sees actor friend Laura Abramsen in a commercial then relates a story about meeting director Peter Jackson and we again discuss film grain, especially 16mm. Brian watches The Beatles Get Back and we get into the technical details. Brian isn't happy with the over-use of the technical cleanup of Get Back because it literally removes guitar strings.

James discusses the reaction to his presentation about Electric Cars in Winter. People don't realize how easy it is to drive an EV cross-country. We suggest playing with A Better Route Planner, a free online website or app where you can test out different scenarios with different vehicles.

James's hair stylist is doing spray foam work on the side because of the pandemic. James learns that Green Shift Automotive in Saskatchewan can fix EVs and upgrade the battery performance in your vehicle for relatively little money.

Honda gives up on their future, says EVs too much trouble to do on their own.

AbetterRoutePlanner.com is a great way to see how a potential EV you buy would do on long trips. It tells you how many charging stops you'll have to make and how long each stop will be.

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