Green Nickel 101
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Energy and technology are ever evolving and it’s hard to keep up with the changes. Let Leo and John guide you through the electric vehicle revolution and the role nickel plays in it. Think nickel and have a green day!---Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and not intended to be interpreted as financial investment advice. We advise you do your own due diligence and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Episodes
Battery Advancements and Solid State
November 22, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHow are batteries evolving to store more power and be more efficient for consumers? Leo and John talk about the advancement in battery technology and how it will improve EV adoption worldwide. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/sk-targets-new-ev-battery-technology-two-years-ahead-of-rivals-1.1673767 - https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-global-carmakers-now-target-515-billion-evs-batteries-2021-11-10/ - Spotlight:...
Smart Charging and a Cordless Future
November 08, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHow can we make EVs more convenient for consumers? Leo and John talk about the advancement in smart & wireless charging for EVs and how it will improve EV adoption worldwide Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1130055_wireless-ev-charging-gets-a-boost-single-standard-will-harmonize-systems-up-to-11-kw - https://www.powerelectronicsnews.com/wireless-charging-technology-for-evs/#:~:text=Wireless%20car%20charging%20is%20an,interview%20wit...
Are We Ready for a Super Cycle?
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHow Canada can become a leader in the energy and battery revolution? Leo and John talk about the upcoming commodity super cycle and what actions Canada should follow to be ready for it. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Canadian Mining Journal: https://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/jv-article-magna-mining-aiming-to-capitalize-on-a-once-in-a-generation-nickel-cycle/ --- Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and is...
Battery Power vs Hydrogen
October 25, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAre there any other ways to generate and store power that is more efficient than batteries? Leo and John debate on the effectiveness of hydrogen as a mean to generate energy and if it could be better than modern batteries configurations. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/technology/german-auto-giants-place-their-bets-hydrogen-cars-2021-09-22/ - Bloomberg's Tartisan Nickel Press Release: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-10-13/...
Eco Sustainable and Safe Batteries
October 18, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBHow would we as consumers know if the batteries we are using are sourced in ecofriendly ways? Leo and John explain how different certifications are being created to give certainty to consumers and allow for the halting of the effects battery production might have on the environment. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - European Commission: https://ec.europa.eu/environment/topics/waste-and-recycling/batteries-and-accumulators_en - Earth.org: https://ec.europa.eu/environme...
Green Anatomy: What's Inside an EV
August 09, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBHave you ever thought about how an electric vehicle works? Leo and John explain the anatomy of the EV and join up with a very special guest — General Motors' Cadillac Jack — to discuss the future of commercial EVs, how powerful they are, and how soon we can see them on the market. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - GMC website: https://www.gmccanada.ca/en/electric/hummer-ev - Contact Cadillac Jack: www.highlandgm.com --- Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podca...
Green Mining: The Future Is Bright
August 02, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHow will mining look like in the future? Leo and John discuss the advancements that could occur in the industry in the coming years and how they will make mining more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Ivestopedia Article: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-criteria.asp - Parker Article: http://blog.parker.com/electric-mining-equipment-is-poised-to-power-the-industry -...
Team Canada: Jr. Mining Companies
July 19, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBLeo, John and Steve discuss the important role Jr. mining companies play in filling the upcoming supply gap of battery grade materials, and how working together as a team will lead to Canada becoming a leader for mining and supplying metals in North America. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - CEO.ca: https://ceo.ca - Save Canadian Mining: https://savecanadianmining.com --- Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and n...
Battery Wars: LFP vs NMx
July 13, 2021 18:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNowadays, technology has proposed many battery configurations, all with different components. Leo and John are here to explain liquid electrolytes, solid state (iron phosphate) and nickel manganese based batteries and define which one is the most powerful and useful. And the best part is they come with an special surprise! Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Better World Solutions Article: https://www.betterworldsolutions.eu/lfp-or-nmc-battery/ - Sino Voltaics Article: ...
How Green is Deep-Ocean Mining?
July 05, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBHow green is nickel mining really? Join Leo and John as they explain the two variables of mining: terrestrial and ocean mining, their advantages and disadvantages and the best way to preserve the environment while mining for renewable energies. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Nature.com Article: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-02242-y - Green Peace Article: https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/23164/5-reasons-to-stop-deep-sea-mining/ - IUCN Ar...
Green Nickel Unscripted
July 02, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBHey Nickelheads, over the past weeks Leo and John have been out exploring nickel properties in Northern Ontario. They’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode on Deep Ocean Mining. In the meantime, enjoy some unscripted conversations we’ve have in the studio. And remember to think nickel and have a green day. --- Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and not intended to be interpreted as financial investment advice. We advise you d...
Canada: A Heaven for EV Metals
June 07, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBLeo and John explain the difference between nickel laterites and sulphides and venture into Canada’s nickel reserves to explain why the country is so special for mining. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Mongabay Article: https://news.mongabay.com/2020/05/indonesian-miners-eyeing-ev-nickel-boom-seek-to-dump-waste-into-the-sea/ - Mining.com Article: https://www.mining.com/canada-has-right-ingredients-to-be-ev-battery-leader/ - Tartisan Nickel Article: https://ca.proactive...
The Power Behind the Battery
May 31, 2021 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNickel is here to stay for the foreseeable future. John and Leo break down the science behind the batteries found on electric vehicles, the newest 811 configuration, and the role nickel plays in the effectiveness of this medium. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Research Interfaces Article: https://researchinterfaces.com/know-next-generation-nmc-811-cathode/ - Mining Commodity Supercycle Article: https://www.mining.com/web/goldman-proclaims-the-dawn-of-a-new-commodity-su...
Green is the New Black
May 24, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin Leo and John as they review the last 100 years of human mobility, the death of oil-based engines, and explain how nickel is a key commodity in the electrical vehicle revolution. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Resources: - Nickel Institute explainer video: https://nickelinstitute.org/about-nickel/nickel-in-batteries/ - Forbes India Article: https://www.forbesindia.com/blog/economy-policy/is-nickel-the-new-oil-in-a-world-dominated-by-batteries/ --- Dear Nickelheads, the cont...
In Nickel We Trust [Teaser]
May 21, 2021 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBEnergy and technology are ever evolving and it’s hard to keep up with the changes. Let Leo and John guide you through the electric vehicle revolution and the role nickel plays in it and guide you into making smart, future proof investments. Think nickel and have a green day! --- Dear Nickelheads, the content of this podcast is meant for general interest purposes only and not intended to be interpreted as financial investment advice. We advise you do your own due diligence and consult a l...