ELECTRIC CARS CLEANER; RECYCLABLE BLADES & RUSSIAN BUSES

EV Channels Review

This episode of 'Almost Breaking News' on the Fully Charged Show covers several key developments in the EV and clean energy space. The review highlights the significant progress of electric buses, noting 900 are operating in Moscow, having carried over 150 million passengers. A major point of discussion is the environmental impact of EV manufacturing versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, with research indicating EVs become cleaner after just 7,061 miles, significantly less than previous claims. The show also touches on a Chinese company building a solar panel factory powered entirely by renewables, driven by cost and reliability benefits. The segment on driverless cars in Milton Keynes introduces a remote-operated taxi service, Fetch, which uses remote drivers and a safety driver in early stages, raising questions about insurance and passenger experience. Finally, the episode starkly contrasts the energy consumption of Bitcoin, highlighting its massive environmental footprint compared to its transaction volume and even YouTube's energy use, serving as a cautionary tale.