TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS PANEL TALK SHOW EPISODE 223: WRAPPING IT UP

EV Channels Review

This episode of Transport Evolved News Panel Talk Show, episode 223, wraps up 2014 and looks ahead to 2015. Hosts Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Chelsea Sexton, and Chris Tessum discuss various topics including Tesla's battery swap and Roadster battery upgrade announcements, which are viewed with skepticism regarding their practical application and timing, possibly as PR moves. The panel also delves into a study on the life cycle air quality impacts of transportation fuels. While electric vehicles charged by renewables are found to be superior, the study highlights concerns about EVs charged by coal. The discussion also critiques corn-based ethanol, finding it worse than gasoline, but suggests agricultural residue ethanol could be a better alternative. Technical difficulties plagued the broadcast, particularly with Chris Tessum's connection, limiting in-depth discussion of his study's findings.