The Future of Energy: A Robo-Taxi World Imagined

A new offshore wind turbine sets a size record, so big it might just brush the moon. Google is betting big on nuclear energy to power its AI data centers. James envisions a robotaxi future, making some bold predictions.

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Also in this episode:

• Goldman Sachs’ Surprising Battery Outlook: Discover what Goldman Sachs predicts for next year's battery market. Read more on Goldman’s report.
• Florida Hurricanes & EV Owners: Find out how EV owners handled Florida’s recent hurricanes, using their vehicles to power their homes during outages.
• Rammed Earth Project Update: Brian shares the latest on his rammed earth project.
• Tesla’s Megapack Solution: Tesla brought in a Megapack to support areas hit by hurricanes with power outages. See Tesla’s Megapack in action.

Main Stories Covered:

1. Google & Nuclear Power: Google signs a deal with Kairos Power for a 500 MW small modular reactor (SMR) fleet to power data centers. Learn more about Google’s nuclear energy investment.
2. Offshore Wind Turbine Record: Dongfang Electric announces a 26 MW offshore wind turbine, surpassing the previous record by 31%. Full details on the new record.
3. Tesla RoboTaxi Event Highlights: Tesla unveiled a two-seater RoboTaxi and wireless charging technology at the event.
4. Tesla's Megapack Post-Hurricane: Tesla's Megapack helps restore power after hurricanes, supporting EV chargers. Find out how Tesla supported hurricane-hit areas.

Listener Mailbag:

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Lightning Round Headlines:

• Air pollution from fossil fuels kills 5 million people annually in the Global South.
• Global EV sales rose 20% in August 2024.
• The US government announced $612M in funding for hurricane-impacted regions' grid projects.
• Toyota predicts job losses with the shift to EVs.
• Read more about battery price predictions.

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Links from the Show:

• Google’s Nuclear Deal with Kairos Power
• EDF Seeks Funds to Complete Hinkley Point C
• World’s First Lithium-Sulfur Gigafactory in Nevada

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