In this episode of the EV Brief Podcast, Jonathan was fortunate to sit down with Mark Peters, General Manager Fleet, Innovation & Business Intelligence for Transit Systems; one of the largest bus operators contracted to Government in the country. Mark's technical and business experience ensures he is across all of Transit Systems' business units, and he is fixed firmly on a zero-emissions future for the fleet. Timestamps: 00:19 - Introduction 01:50: Mark's role 03:42 - The importance...

Three EV-focused friends sit down at a table and discuss zero emissions transport on World EV Day. Danny Thai is the founder of zecar.com, a one-stop-shop for electric car news, comparisons, data and clean energy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannythai123/ Shaun Garrard has extensive experience across the automotive and electric vehicle sectors in the Asia Pacific region, including with Tesla Australia and WM Motor in Shanghai. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - What's happening...

Christopher Vanderstock and co-plaintiff Kathleen Davies are bringing a claim in the High Court of Australia against the State of Victoria to challenge the ZLEV Act. They argue that the State of Victoria lacks the constitutional authority to impose such a charge. As Australia begins the slow transition to electrification and states look to increase revenue, This case has important ramifications nationally. Find out more about the High Court challenge here:...

EV Brief Podcast #42 In this episode, Jonathan chats with Polestar Automotive Australia's managing director Samantha Johnson. Ms Johnson holds a considerable amount of automotive industry experience, including with Harley Davidson and Volvo Cars. She is passionate about sustainability, design and technology, and was recently appointed to Australian Electric Vehicle Council's board of directors. Jonathan and Samantha discuss the brand's recent launch in Australia, semiconductor shortages and...

In this episode, we speak with Ms. Carola Jonas, the founder and CEO of electric vehicle charging technology company Everty. Ms. Jonas has a background in business, marketing, climate and energy policy, and sat on the board of the Australian Electric Vehicle Council from September 2019-March 2021.  Everty demonstrates the new opportunities available for Australian companies in the electric vehicle and renewables sectors, with customers all across the globe. Everty's product offerings include...

In this episode, I sit down with Teague Egan (via Zoom) for a chat about all things lithium. Teague is the founder and CEO of Energy X, and his company plans to revolutionise lithium extraction, increasing efficiency, yield and speed over traditional evaporation extraction methods with its patented nanotechnology membranes. As developed countries rapidly push for a clean energy future, how will the world supply enough lithium for renewables, electric vehicles and energy storage? How can this...

In episode 39: Australian BYD importer and bus manufacturer announces electric delivery van to be produced down under Porsche pushes for suppliers to switch to certified green energy or risk losing the automaker's contracts Bugatti to be controlled by Porsche and Rimac in new joint venture agreement Tesla's Model 3 range sees significant price cuts in Australia; now 10 percent cheaper than when launched in 2019 Tesla Model Y orders open in Europe Polestar considering public...

In this week's episode:  0'00" - Introduction;  2'20" - Revel's NYC ridehshare plan hits a snag 3'55" - CATL extends battery cell supply deal with Tesla for LFP batteries 6'04" - Xpeng holds IPO and raises $1.8 billion USD 7'20" - New South Wales announces $490 million package to boost EV uptake 14'04" - Nissan announces EV360Zero plan  15'35" - Wrap up  Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's...

This week on the podcast, I chat with Daniel Bleakley, tech entrepreneur, engineer, environmental advocate, and creator of viral web series Coal Miners Driving Teslas. Daniel returned to his hometown of Clermont in North Queensland, driving his Tesla 2,000 km (1,243 mi) from his current home in Melbourne. Clermont also happens to be a major hub for Australia's coal industry, and Daniel knows many people employed in the sector. He gives friends and family (and anyone interested) a drive of...

Next week, the government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is set to introduce a raft of incentives for the purchase of new and used zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Shane Rattenbury MLA is the Attorney-General of the ACT, and holds a number of ministerial portfolios, including Minister for Water, Energy, and Emissions Reduction. The Minister joins me on EV Brief Podcast this week to discuss the ACT's Transition to Zero-Emissions Vehicles Plan, climate change strategy, renewable...

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'44" - Nissan's Leaf e+ lands in Australia 1'25" - Mazda's MX-30 Electric on sale in Australia 2'13" - Toyota shows off BZ4X fully electric SUV 3'21" - Global EV sales figures from Q1 2021 4'40" - Revel launches Tesla-based rideshare service in NYC 5'21" - Lion Electric to build new manufacturing facility in Illinois 6'27" - NIO to commence Norwegian operations this year 6'11" - Victoria's EV Tax; what is the government doing to quell the...

This week, Jonathan has an opportunity to speak with Dr. Alina Dini, who has a vast amount of experience across the clean energy and electric vehicle spaces. Dr. Dini is an energy policy expert with experience working for the State of California, Tesla and the Queensland Government, the Founder + CEO of Whirl, an online peer-to-peer clean tech marketplace, and has completed a doctorate looking at the "Influence of New Car Buyers' Purchase Experience on Plug‐in Vehicle Demand". Dr. Alina...

In this different format episode, Jonathan has a casual (virtual) catch-up with David McCann, fellow Aussie and founder of EV-HQ.com. The conversation covers a wide range of topics from Australia's clean energy transition, to EV range, charging, regulation and policy and of course, Tesla. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:45 - David's impetus behind EV-HQ.com 2:08 - Doing something positive 3:36 - Australia transitioning to a clean energy future 4:10 - Complexity of auto manufacturing...

In this episode, Jonathan hosts Michael J. Dunne, a Detroit Native with a background in Chinese history, and extensive experience within the auto industry across Asia. Michael's experience includes roles as President of General Motors Indonesia and VP and MD of J.D. Power China. Currently, he is CEO of ZoZo Go, an advisory firm to the automotive industry which helps companies in the west access Asian markets, and host of the Winning in Asia podcast. Michael provides not only a wealth of...

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'45" - Audi E-Tron GT: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/2/10/audi-electrifies-the-sports-sedan-meet-the-2022-audi-e-tron-gt-and-rs-e-tron-gt 2'02" - Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo reveal: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/3/5/2021-porsche-taycan-cross-turismo-launches-as-the-rugged-practical-ev 3'00" - Hyundai IONIQ 5 world premiere:...

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Lucid Air wins best car design in Good Design awards: https://evbrief.com/ev-news-brief1/2021/1/3/lucid-air-named-best-car-design-for-2020-in-good-design-awards?rq=lucid 1'47": Tesla Q4 and annual results for 2020 4'22": Tesla rolling out Supercharging sites in Israel 4'43': Tesla planning entry into Indian market for sales and manufacturing 5'36": Chinese automakers XPeng, NIO and Li Auto show strong 2020 results 7'14": How will Brexit...

In this week's episode: 0'00" - Introduction; 0'55" - Hyundai announces new E-GMP vehicle architecture for future EVs: https://evbrief.com/news-brief/2020/12/12/hyundais-new-e-gmp-platform-to-underpin-future-bevs 3'05": Volvo cars embraces full electrification of model range by 2030 5'00": BMW retools facilities, constructs electric production plants for electric drivetrain future 6'10': Mercedes-Benz shifts to electric production, expanding manufacturing and battery cell facilities around...

Timecodes: 0'00" - Introduction; 1'05" - Three Australian states propose punitive taxes on EVs. What should Australia be doing to incentivise a transition to zero emissions technology? Sign the petition to stop state governments introducing a tax on clean vehicles here: https://stopthecleanairtax.org.au/ 11'45" - UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson promises 'Green Industrial Revolution', moves to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030...

On this week's EV Brief, I chat with Greg McGarvie, Managing Director of ACE EV. ACE EV is currently designing a range of commercial electric vehicles for last-mile delivery, and has recently been awarded a $5 million grant from the Australian Government for a vehicle to grid power trial. Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and please subscribe to ensure you don't miss next week's episode! If you enjoyed the content, please leave a review; it really...

On this episode: 1'03" - European regulators look set to approve the $38bn merger of Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) with Group PSA, parent company of Peugeot Citroën: https://www.autoblog.com/2020/10/26/stellantis-fca-psa-fiat-chrysler-peugeot-eu-approval/ 3'08" - Electric truck startup Arrival is going small; looks to microfactories for future of assembly: https://www.pesmedia.com/arrival-van-microfactory-02102020/ 4'26" - China, Japan and now South Korea set zero-emissions mandates;...

On episode 26: - Tesla news including Q3 earnings call, FSD beta release, Model 3 to receive suite of updates for MY2021; - Waymo launches to the public in Phoenix, AZ; - Tesla and Fastned team up on charging sites in Germany; - Ikea installs EV chargers in Australia; - Nexport/BYD to manufacture EVs in Australia; - Pacific Gas and Electric begins construction on 730 MWh battery peaker plant in Moss Landing, CA Thanks for tuning in! Please get in touch with any questions and comments, and...

On episode 25: - Tesla Model Y first deliveries imminent; - Mercedes Benz eEconic electric garbage truck; - BYD's first passenger car to be previewed in April; - Harley Davidson working on a second electric bike; - Ionity's EU charging price shakeup: https://www.electrive.com/2020/01/16/ionity-launches-new-pricing-structure-based-on-kwh/ - Volkswagen's id.3 set for further delays; - Total to install 20,000 chargepoints in the Netherlands; - Global renewables investment in 2019:...

Timestamps: 0:30: EV News Brief 4:20: Interview with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan 32:14: Wrap up On episode 24: I sit down with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan, director of the Singapore Maritime Institute, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore council member, energy expert and EV advocate. We discuss all things energy, sustainability, transport and development in Singapore. Read one of his latest advocacy pieces here:...

Show notes: On episode 23: - Tesla news including Gigafactory 3 completion, Made-in-China Model 3 deliveries begin, Tesla has record Q4 and 2019; - Tesla's new Trans-Canada Supercharger network opens; - NIO unveils EC6 and receives additional US funding of $200m; - VW's id3 has massive software issues prior to launch: https://www.manager-magazin.de/extra/artikel/a-986727.html - Audi and BMW announce R&D funding for BEVs; - Rivian secures $1.5bn USD additional funding; - Is battery...