LOCKDOWN NEWS UPDATE, WITH MASKS | FULLY CHARGED NEWS

EV Channels Review

In this episode of Fully Charged News, Robert discusses the societal impact of the lockdown, including his personal experience making face masks. He then shifts to automotive news, highlighting the upcoming MG 5 electric estate car, noting its potential appeal for those seeking an electric station wagon. The discussion touches on the unprecedented collapse of oil prices, explaining the concept of negative oil prices and drawing parallels to negative electricity prices in some markets. Robert emphasizes the long-term implications of cleaner air during lockdown, urging viewers to remember this benefit and consider the advantages of electric vehicles, particularly their potential for negative fuel costs via variable tariffs. The segment on Samsung's new solid-state battery technology is presented as a significant advancement, promising increased energy density, reduced fire risk, and smaller, lighter batteries, potentially enabling ranges of up to 600 miles for vehicles like the Tesla Model 3. A critical review of the 'Planet of the Humans' documentary follows, with Robert praising its critique of corporate greenwashing but strongly disagreeing with its conflation of biomass and renewable energy, deeming the film poorly researched and misleading.