VW CAMPER, ELECTRIC CARGO SHIP, BLOODY BIG CABLES AND EPIC 2021 HIGHLIGHT REEL!

EV Channels Review

This episode of Fully Charged's 'Almost Breaking News' covers several significant developments in electrification and renewable energy. The most anticipated news is Volkswagen's confirmation that the ID. California electric camper van will enter production, though not until 2025, three years after the ID. Buzz cargo and passenger versions. While details on cost and range remain speculative, the prospect of a production electric camper is exciting. The show also highlights the increasingly compelling economics of renewables, with reports indicating it's now cheaper to build and operate new wind and solar farms than to run existing fossil fuel plants. The launch of the world's first fully electric, autonomous container ship, the Yara Birkeland, is presented as a major step for maritime decarbonization. Additionally, the new Norway-UK subsea power cable is discussed as a crucial interconnector for energy security and renewable energy sharing. The segment on FreeWire's rapid charging system with integrated batteries offers a potential solution to grid constraints for EV charging infrastructure. Finally, a critical look at Shell's lobbying efforts through the American Petroleum Institute serves as a stark reminder of the forces delaying the energy transition.