Who's Boring Now: Utilities vs Oil
Oil has always carried with it the possibility of adventure and big wins to be had, and thereby a growth story for investors. Utilities, not so much. But we could be seeing the tables turn as there se...
1 Nov 201927min
Big Business Says: I've Got the Power
Governments play a role, but the private sector may hold the real keys to decarbonization. This week on Switched On, we talk with Kyle Harrison, a BloombergNEF analyst focused on corporate energy stra...
18 Okt 201924min
Should We Take My Car, or Get a Robotaxi?
Ride-hailing, e-commerce, micro-mobility, robotaxis – each of these is or will chip away at the need to own a car. Will the day come when the car becomes obsolete? This week on Switched On we talk wit...
27 Sep 201928min
Battery Metals - A Nickel for Your Thoughts
As demand for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage increases, a lot more lithium, cobalt, and nickel will be needed. This week on Switched On we talk with Sophie L...
12 Sep 201924min
The Hydrogen Economy: It's a Gas
Hydrogen has been in and out of fashion several times over the years. But now its potential to decarbonize long-haul trucking, and industrial processes that have been hard to reach with renewables and...
23 Aug 201919min
I Drive a Tesla, I Do My Part...Right?
Sure, a Tesla has zero tailpipe emissions, but it charges from the grid, and the grid is powered by coal, so it can't really be considered clean, right? Today on Switched On we talk with Logan Goldie...
16 Aug 201918min
It's Like Netflix for Electricity - New Business Models in Electricity Retail
Light-up your dryer, TV, dishwasher, microwave, air conditioner, and maybe even mine some bitcoin, all at dinnertime, because it's all-you-can-eat electricity. Today on Switched On we talk with Jame S...
9 Aug 201926min
Climate Insurance and Chasing Ducks Across the Street
Hong Kong taxi drivers are getting older. What happens when they retire? Is a busy city like Hong Kong ready for driverless cars? Insurance and insurability in a climate change world, and what compani...
1 Aug 201933min
