CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla
326 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsCleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan interviews cleantech leaders, top researchers, and investment experts in the fields of electric vehicles (EV), batteries and mining, solar energy, climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.
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AI & Climate Solutions — Salesforce Interview
April 25, 2024 00:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about how Salesforce is helping use AI for climate solutions to cut carbon emissions. CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney interviews Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at Salesforce, for this podcast.
How the Financial System Can Accelerate the Cleantech Revolution
April 15, 2024 06:05 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBRavi Mikkelsen, CEO & cofounder of Atmos Financial, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how the financial system can accelerate the cleantech revolution.
Meeting & Exceeding Energy Storage Fire Testing Requirements
April 07, 2024 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThere is an urgent need to better address fire risks associated with energy storage systems—and sufficiently mitigate them. Chris Groves, Product Manager, and Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wärtsilä Energy Storage & Optimisation, discuss baseline fire testing requirements and the importance of exceeding them.
EV Questions, Answers, & Solutions for Mainstream Buyers
April 05, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBXcelerate Auto's KJ Gimbel and Milad Davoodi sit down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to discuss current EV myths and concerns of mainstream EV buyers, useful answers and solutions for these concerns and questions, and some of the great benefits of electric cars. They also discuss some crazy (and hilarious) auto dealer stories regarding buying EVs.
16 Years in the Cleantech Revolution
March 17, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBCleanTechnica's Zach Shahan, Scott Cooney, and Derek Markham talk about how much has changed in the cleantech revolution in the past 16 years, from solar power to electric vehicles to biodiesel.
Electrifying Government Fleets — Police, Charging Stations, Etc.
February 25, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBKJ Gimbel, founder and CEO of Xcelerate Auto, talks with CleanTechnica about the benefits and obstacles to electrifying government fleets, including police fleets. This is a true deep dive into the culture and process in public sector fleet management and leasing.
The Changing US Solar Industry — IRA, Net Metering, & More
February 23, 2024 00:25 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBWe recently spoke with Carina Brockl, Chief Revenue Officer at Aurora Solar, about the effect the Inflation Reduction Act is having on the US solar industry. On a less positive note, she also talked about "Net Energy Meting 3.0" in California and high interest rates. She talked about trends in the solar industry and effectively making solar sales. There's much more, too. Listen to the whole podcast!
EV Myths, Confusion, & Reality
February 19, 2024 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBCleanTechnica talks with Milad Davoodi, COO of Xcelerate Auto, about EV myths, real-world EV charging needs, road trips and towing with EVs, EV battery life and replacement, and extended warranties for EVs. Listen in for a lot of fun anecdotes as well as great information!
From Cloud to Carbon: Revolutionizing Product Development with PTC Arena, ProGlove, Yook
February 11, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn this episode, CleanTechnica's Zach Shahan talks with Markus Fleckenstein, Director of Solution Consulting for Arena, a PTC Business; Varena Junge, co-founder of Yook; and Tim Klenner, Supply Chain Manager. They discuss the integration between Arena's cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management with ProGlove's solutions and leveraging Yook's carbon footprint analysis platform to optimize product development, contributing to a more environmentally conscious and carbon-efficient approach.
Resilience in Face of Climate Crisis, & COP28 Highlights
February 03, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAimée Christensen, Founder and CEO of Christensen Global, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about climate crisis, resilience, and highlights from the recent COP28 conference. Aimée Christensen brokered the first ever bilateral agreement on climate change between the US and another nation (Costa Rica, in 1994), and has helped build the sustainability platforms for, among others, the United Nations, Microsoft, Google, and Virgin, where she helped Sir Richard Branson develop the Carbon Wa...
Charging Systems for Off-Road EVs and Why It Matters to All of US
January 29, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. Ray Gallant discusses the variety of grid-connected, off-grid, and portable charging products currently available for construction as well as what’s in the works. He will also touch on how innovation in charging technology is benefiting both on- and off-road EVs. Also, on the heels of Volvo CE publishing its own brand-agnostic software protocol for 48V off-board DC chargers so that other OEMs and suppliers may use it in the development of their own charging solutions, Ray discusses the im...
How Software will Transform and Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization
January 22, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFor many organizations, Scope 3 emissions not only make up the highest amount of their total emissions footprint but are also the most difficult to address. According to Deloitte's Sustainability Action Report, 86% of companies reported challenges just MEASURING it, let alone ACTING on reducing it. Join Dave Rimkus, Associate Director of Supply Chain Renewables at Schneider Electric; Vishnu Nair, Head of Operations for Zeigo Activate; and CleanTechnica's Jo Borras as they unpack why Scope 3 i...
EVs Are Heading Off Road
January 19, 2024 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBBuilding upon the first podcast with Volvo CE, this episode will take a deeper dive into electric construction equipment. Much of the talk around EVs has applied to on-road use, but off-road vehicles are a significant contributor to global warming too. In fact, the buildings and construction sectors combined account for 38% of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Electric construction equipment is starting to be used globally as a way to address this issue. Dr. Ray Gallant will share the curre...
A Broader Look at EVs with Volvo Group
January 14, 2024 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBMeeting the targets needed to avoid the worst effects of global warming is going to take an integrated and comprehensive effort. When it comes to EVs, that means we need to focus on more than just electric cars. Other vehicles, including construction equipment, are part of the solution. This podcast will touch on the trends that are changing the world — urbanization, sustainability, political instability, technology — and where Volvo Group is headed to help address these: connectivity, automa...
Increasing Access to Renewable Energy Through Software
January 11, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBTo reach net zero, corporations need to power their operations with renewable energy. What solutions are available to achieve this? A combination of expert advice and software can accelerate the clean energy transition. Katie Mills, Head of Zeigo Power, and Meghan McIntyre, Senior Energy Analyst & Business Strategy Lead at Zeigo Power, join Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica CEO, for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from the best practice for how companies should approach decarboniz...
Going Solar in 2024: Market Insights for Homeowners
January 05, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBThis episode explores the dynamic landscape of the home solar market. We dive into the current challenges, including a downturn in publicly traded solar stocks and shifting demands in major markets like California. Despite these hurdles, there's a noticeable shift towards solar and battery systems. Looking ahead, we anticipate significant trends such as the rise of micro-grids and a spike in demand due to environmental concerns and advancements in solar technology. We also discuss the “15-cen...
Building Communities and Decarbonizing Enterprises with Software
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBDecarbonization is today’s challenge for everyone. When it comes to making serious inroads in reducing emissions, there are leaders, there are laggards, and there’s everyone in between. Join Ian Lawrence, Zeigo Network Manager, and Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica CEO, as they discuss the need for corporate leaders to build connections and learn about decarbonization tactics to make real progress. Discover how software can empower action through education, connections, and actionable opportunities.
How to Talk to Climate Denier "Uncle Phil" During Holiday Dinner
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBVisiting family members who don't believe in climate science for the holidays? Here are some tips on how to talk to them at the big family dinner table.
Best Selling eBikes In USA & Our Holiday Wishbook!
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBCristy Hatter, VP of Brand at Lectric eBikes, sits down with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney to talk about the best selling eBikes in the USA and CleanTechnica's 2023 Holiday Wishbook. Fun fact: after Tesla's top selling Model Y and Model 3, Lectric eBikes are the 3rd best selling EVs in the USA! Learn more in the full podcast.
Advancing EV Charging at CharIN & ACM
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe Charging Interface Initiative Inc. (CharIN Inc.) and the American Center for Mobility (ACM) have teamed up to advance electric vehicle fast charging and interoperability. Erika Myers, Executive Director at CharIN North America, and Reuben Sarkar, CEO of ACM, talk with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about EV fast charging.
Corporate Decarbonization with Software
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLaura Eve, VP, SaaS Sustainability Solutions for Zeigo, a suite of decarbonization software solutions, talks with CleanTechnica's Jo Borras about the corporate decarbonization imperative. 42% of Fortune 500 companies have set a major climate milestone for 2030, or have achieved one already (up 11% from last year). But what does decarbonization actually entail, why is it so hard, and how can software help businesses achieve their goals?
Making the Case for Enterprise Decarbonization Software
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLaura Eve, VP, SaaS Sustainability Solutions for Zeigo, a suite of decarbonization software solutions, talks with CleanTechnica's Jo Borras about the corporate decarbonization imperative. 42% of Fortune 500 companies have set a major climate milestone for 2030, or have achieved one already (up 11% from last year). But what does decarbonization actually entail, why is it so hard, and how can software help businesses achieve their goals?
Land Of Sky — Electric Bus Drag Racing & Stimulating Electric Car Adoption In North Carolina
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode, CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan talks with Sara Nichols from the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition about drag racing an electric school bus with a diesel school bus, a funny thing bus drivers don't like about electric buses, EV charging and EV adoption in rural North Carolina, how clean cities coalitions can help lead the EV revolution, and more.
Electricians Without Borders — Interviewing Tania Chauvin
November 19, 2023 01:41 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBElectriciens sans frontières (Electricians Without Borders or EWB) is a French international aid nonprofit organisation, which has impacted the lives of millions of people over the last 30 years in more than 40 countries. Targeting the most isolated and vulnerable, it improves their access to safe, sustainable, and clean energy and water, for public services (education, health) and income-generating activities. As a result of winning the 2020 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Energy category,...
How Better Testing Can Stop Grid-Scale Battery Fires
November 05, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBFires happen. Battery fires happen. Mishaal SyedNaveed, Fire Protection Engineer at Wartsila, and Noah Ryder, Managing Partner at the Fire & Risk Alliance, discuss how to do more to prevent fires at grid-scale battery storage facilities.
RecycLiCo CEO Zarko Meseldzija Explains Why Black Mass Is The New Black Gold
October 24, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode of CleanTech Talk, Jo Borras explores the secret sauce behind RecycLiCo’s patented black mass recycling technology with CEO Zarko Meseldzija, who highlights the importance of efficiency, circularity, and urban mining.
Can Your “DER” Unlock Our Clean Energy Future?
October 17, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBToday’s energy grid needs more flexibility to balance supply and demand as traditional “peaking” generators retire, electrification expands, and extreme weather events multiply. While virtual power plants have been providing value to the grid for years, their potential value only continues to increase as the number of distributed energy resources (DERs) grows. Mike Smith, CEO at CPower, sat down to discuss how CPower helps customers optimize their DERs, meeting the demands of our energy grid ...
How To Triple Renewable Energy Globally By 2030
October 12, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBruce Douglas, CEO of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica's Scott Cooney about how to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.
The Importance of Long-Duration Energy Storage
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJulia Souder, Executive Director of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council and Chair of the Global Renewables Alliance, talks with CleanTechnica about the importance and diversity of long-duration energy storage — and much more.
Tripling Renewable Energy by 2030
October 08, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBCleanTechnica's Scott Cooney talks with Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), about a new goal to nearly triple renewable energy capacity worldwide by 2030, including where it originated.
Skanska Uses Largest Electric Excavator In World
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBSkanska is deploying the largest zero-emission, electric excavator in the world over in Los Angeles. Listen to Mason Ford, Director of Sustainability and Equipment Services Skanska USA Civil, discussing the special electric vehicle with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan.
What To Know About UL Certification For eBikes
September 24, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBGet the details about the state of UL certification and safety within the eBike industry from David Duecker, CEO of Denago eBikes. Dave will share information about UL2271 and UL2849 tests and what they mean for consumers and bicycle retailers. We’ll also cover safety and charging tips that apply to all e-mobility devices.
Iontra Inc: "Thinking Outside the Battery" to Dramatically Improve Performance
September 20, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBJeff Granato, President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Iontra Inc, Daniel Konopka, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Iontra Inc, and CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan step into the world of charge control optimization to discuss how Iontra is delivering dramatic battery performance improvements without requiring battery cell and pack redesign, and creating a more sustainable and secure battery supply chain.
Siemens Foundation: $30 Million For Inclusive EV Workforce Development
September 13, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBSiemens Foundation CEO David Etzwiler talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about the foundation's new $30 million initiative in the US "to drive inclusive workforce development in the electric vehicle charging sector," the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and more.
Community Solar Benefits & Growth
August 27, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBWhat is community solar? Why is community solar truly unique and growing in popularity? How much can community solar grow? Ben Frank, Senior Director of National Sales—Commercial & Industrial at SolarEdge Technologies, and Stuart Flanagan, Principal at Newport Renewables, talk with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about these matters.
Geopolitical EV Battery Metal Issues & the Inflation Reduction Act
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBWhat is happening globally in EV battery mineral mining? How is the US Inflation Reduction Act affecting the market? Will McDonough, co-founder and CEO of EMG Advisors, talks with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about this matter as it relates to EV batteries. They also talk copper, copper, copper.
Popularizing Solar Through "Probably True Solar Stories"
August 17, 2023 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBCleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan talks with UnThink Solar Founder Tor Valenza about his fun new-ish podcast "Probably True Solar Stories" as well as communicating the benefits of solar power for the past 13–14 years.
Direct Air Capture Is Ridiculous & Counterproductive — Mark Z. Jacobson
August 15, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBMark Z. Jacobson, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University and director of its Atmosphere/Energy Program, explains why "direct air capture" is a ridiculous waste of money and even counterproductive when it comes to cutting CO2 emissions.
Tesla Sales In 2023, 2024, & 2030
August 13, 2023 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBCleanTechnica's Zach Shahan and Paul Fosse discuss Tesla demand and sales in 2023, 2024, and up through 2030. They discuss dropping the price of the Model 3 and Model Y, the long awaited "Model 2"/"Model C," the Tesla Cybertruck, model variety, mass-market adoption trends and questions, and much more.
Batteries, Batteries, Batteries — Diving Into EV Revolution & Batteries with Roger Atkins
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBRoger Atkins, CEO and founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook, dives deep into EV batteries and the EV revolution with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan. They talk lithium supplies, batteries chemistries, Chinese vs. US vs. European battery & EV policies, and much more!
Advancing the EV Revolution at ABB E-Mobility
July 21, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBCleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan talks Luz Karime Sanchez Mina, Field Service Engineer at ABB E-Mobility, and Pam Langley, Service Account Manager—Transit at ABB E-Mobility, about advancing the EV revolution, life at ABB E-Mobility, and being women in male-heavy tech sectors.
Lithium-Sulfur Battery Breakthrough from Zeta Energy?
July 14, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBMichael Liedtke, Chief Commercial Officer at Zeta Energy, talks to CleanTechnica about their lithium-sulfur battery breakthrough and the potential and plans for large-scale lithium-sulfur battery commercialization.
Polaris' Electric Ranger Gets Real as Deliveries Begin
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBPolaris wowed the powersports world with its high-performance, ultra-capable electric Ranger last summer, promising utility customers more of — well, everything that a gas version could deliver. Now, it's finally on its way to customers, and Polaris head of EVs is here to talk us through it.
EV Charging in the USA in the NEVI Era
June 11, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBLance Sabo, Senior Vice President of Service & Support for ABB E-Mobility in the Americas, talked with CleanTechnica about the US EV charging market, maintenance & service of EV charging stations, and the big new NEVI program.
Electrifying 3-Wheelers with Smart Tech & Battery Swapping
May 31, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBRACEnergy cofounders Gauthum Maheswaran and Arun Sreyas talk with CleanTechnica about their innovative battery swapping technology for 3-wheelers (tuk-tuks) and why this is truly a promising path forward for the industry.
Silicon-Anode Battery Progress at Amprius
May 22, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAmprius CTO Constantin Ionel Stefan talks with CleanTechnica about progress with silicon-anode batteries, the future of EV batteries, and more. In particular, we discuss increasing energy density for silicon-anode batteries, scaling up the technology, Amprius battery use in electric vehicles such as long-flying drones.
U.S. Incentives for Commercial Electric Trucks & Buses
May 11, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBCleanTechnica's Jo Borras sits down with Joe Annotti, Vice President and Partner at GNA, to talk about the many federal and state government incentives helping to accelerate the shift towards zero-emissions commercial fleets. GNA has already helped secure over $1 billion in grants for America's truck and bus fleets, and they're just getting started!
Former Tesla Battery Expert Leading Lyten Into New Lithium-Sulfur Battery Era
May 01, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBCelina Mikolajczak worked with Tesla for more than 6 years as a top battery engineer and manager. She's also spent time at Panasonic, Uber, and Quantumscape. Now she's Chief Battery Technology Officer at Lyten, and she's excited about bringing lithium-sulfur batteries into a new era, one in which they'll be critical to electric flight, electric heavy-duty trucking, and more. She got CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan extremely excited about this field, as well.
"The Most Portable Ebike in the World"
April 26, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBWe sit down with JackRabbit CEO Jason Kenagy to talk about the unique micromobility niche filled by this micro-ebike, what we mean by accessible mobility, safety, and how much is really enough. (Then Jason puts 5 e-bikes in his Tesla.)
Solar PV Power & Farming — Trends in Agrivoltaics
April 17, 2023 00:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBBen Frank of SolarEdge and Lewis Butler of GRNE talk with CleanTechnica CEO Zach Shahan about agrivoltaics — trends in the art and science of combining solar PV power with farming. This is a fascinating episode. Tune in!