A Coal-Free Europe Could Be Sooner Than You Think
A higher carbon price and cheaper gas have made coal-fired power less competitive in Europe. Reduced demand from the pandemic have made it almost impossible for coal to keep up. This week, Switched On...
23 Juni 202024min
Asia's Roads Go From Rumble to Whirr
We hear a lot about growth in the electric car market, but what about electric two- and three-wheelers? In 2040 about half of the 1.25 billion mopeds, scooters, and motorcycles out on the road will be...
11 Juni 202021min
To Save on Lithium, Buy Local
Lithium is used the world over for electronics and, increasingly, electric cars. There is a supply and security risk in that most of this lithium comes from just a few countries, and those are not whe...
2 Juni 202019min
When Enough's Not Enough, Try Carbon Offsets
Companies can do everything they can to reduce their carbon footprint, and most often it is still not enough to cover all their emissions. After everything they can do themselves, they can buy carbon ...
19 Maj 202020min
CCUS: Clean Coal Is So Last Season
Carbon capture, utilization and storage -- taking CO2 out of the air and putting it underground or into products. The sector has had a few false starts, but appears it could be having a revival. In th...
12 Maj 202014min
Solar Cars: The Future Now May Be Now, Almost
Solar on cars has been around for a long time. But until recently, it has either been pure gimmick or used to power small auxiliaries -- not the drive train. In this episode, Switched On speaks with H...
6 Maj 202012min
Digital Strategies in the Time of Covid
In this episode, Switched On speaks with BloombergNEF head of digital industry research, Claire Curry, and digital industry analyst Kirti Vasta. Claire and Kirti tell us about digital strategies in th...
28 Apr 202018min
In Stockpiles and Order Backlogs We Trust
In this episode, Switched On speaks with BloombergNEF head of clean energy research, Logan Goldie-Scot, and head of transport, Colin McKerracher. Logan and Colin give the bird's-eye view of how Covid-...
21 Apr 202031min
