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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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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