10 Electric Vehicle Myths Debunked
Every new techology and disruption will have myths and falsehoods about how it will never happen. Here are 10 myths about electric cars – and many more to come.
Robotaxi Manufacturers in 2022
Over 30 robotaxi companies in 2022 developing either vehicles, autonomous systems, its clear this technology is now in the deployment phase.,
Misinformation about Nuclear in France
France is the poster child of nuclear, but that is a myth. Dig the numbers out and it is a huge financial burden on Frence taxpayers with hundreds of billions of liability.
Copper Demand with Renewable Energy Increasing
Copper is widely used whereever electricity needs transportation. From electronics to motors. The change from ICE cars to EVs increases the demand in that sector by 4 times.
15 Myths of Nuclear Power
There are over 15 myths of nuclear power touted by deniers as fossil fuels are displaced by the renewable energy techologies of wind solar and battery
GeoEngineering for Climate Warming
Geoengineering for climate change proposes a number of strategies to remediate the emissions in the atmosphere. Mitigation is the cheapest and fastest, but remediation can provide a fire extinguisher if we do not make enough progress.
10 Climate Change Denier Arguments
Climate change myths are everywhere, given that $200 million a year is spent on climate denial by fossil fuel companies. Recognise the arguments and understand the tactics of fossil fuel companies to protect their stranded assets.
Will Robots take our Jobs?
Will robots take our jobs? With AI and increase in functionality the robotic revolution is already taking our jobs and over the next decade most blue collar jobs will go.
5 Disruptions by Cathie Wood
The investment fund ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood explains the 5 disruptions happeing now and the 14 underlying technologies which form the basis of their investment strategy.
Autonomous Vehicles Saves lives
Autonomous vehicles saves lives is without question with current data showing 6 times less accidents per million miles driven. Widespread adoption will save Australia alone $30 billion per year with 1400 less deaths and 46,000 less hospitalization.
Platinum Group Metals PGM or PGE
Platium, palladium and other PGM are used in catalytic converters and others are in renewable energy systems. With most of the supply from South Africa and Russian, Australian miners are keen to supply.
Electric Buses Save Money
Electric buses have been widely adopted in China but the rest of the world has been slower in uptake. Over the past 12 months cities and governments have increased their support for wider adoptions.
Electric Motorcycles Coming Soon
Electric motorcycles are coming of age and matured to a point whre they have moved from the scooter replacement to higher end motorcycles. Missing is the noise, but not power, torque and enjoyment.
Hydrogen Storage and Transport Problems
Hydrogen is touted as a good storage mechanism and can be added to existing gas heating systems, for aircraft and for transportation. But there are serious issues and unreal optimism.
Electric Airplanes Flying Soon
Airlines generally lose money. So electric, low carbon airplanes are being developed to reduce fuel costs – the largest cost after capital costs. What’s the latest development?
Recycling Solar Panels and Wind Turbines
Recycling solar panels and wind turbines is a common arguement against renewable energy yet the industry has been steadily getting to 100% renewable components at end of life.
Food Disruption is Happening
Food disruption is happening now, and some fail to see that by 2025 that the dairy industry will shrink by 1/3 and the beef and dairy industry facing 90% reduction by 2030.
Offshore Wind Technology Opportunity
Wind powered electricity has been developed onshore, but the drive to offshore wind has picked up for 3 reasons. Decreased costs, no land impact and better wind profile
Cut 2 percent GDP Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Over $1.8 trillion is spent each year on environmental harmful subsidies or about 2% of GDP. Changing that 2% to protecting the environment and achiving net zero is a political imperative.
3 Disruptions 8 Technologies by Tony Seba
Disruption areas of energy, transportation, and food are driven by 8 technolologies that combine to change the planet. Solar, wind, batteries, automonous driving, precision fermentation and cellular agriculture.