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EV Channels Review

This episode of Fully Charged News covers a range of electric vehicle and energy storage developments. The review highlights Volta Trucks, a UK-based manufacturer producing 16-ton electric trucks with ranges of 95-125 miles, deemed suitable for urban delivery routes. The program also discusses the rapid expansion of battery storage, citing the Gateway Battery in San Diego (230 MWh, expanding to 250 MWh) and the massive 6 GWh expansion planned for Moss Landing, California. The potential for energy bricks as a novel battery technology is also explored. A significant portion is dedicated to the Izera, a new electric car from Poland, which is expected to have a 250-mile range and potentially use VW or PSA platforms. The episode touches on the environmental impact of steel production, introducing the HYBRIT project for fossil-free steel using hydrogen and renewables. Finally, it briefly mentions the UK government's revised assessment of wind and solar costs, GE's integration of battery storage with wind farms, Audi's alleged diesel emissions cheating, and the decommissioning of a nuclear site in Scotland.