Phil’s Electric Future

YouTube video by TVBlueScope Windrose All-electric Prime Mover Trial with BlueScope and Toll

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YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast The Energy Transition Is Not Dead — The Pragmatic Climate Reset Part 1 | Audioblog 15

Big episode of Cleaning Up is live now!

The audio version of Part I of the #PragmaticClimateReset. Not read it yet? Listen instead, and find out why it's making waves.

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YouTube video by CNBC How Used EV Batteries Are Being Turned Into Data Centers To Power AI

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No net zero, no billions for the bush The Coalition, led by some Nationals members, is once again at war with itself over net zero. But it’s a dead-end for the country and a disaster for the bush.

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Important data drop that I've been waiting for on China's massive solar installations in H1:
🌞 solar power capacity additions doubled year-on-year to 212 gigawatts, with total capacity at the end of H1 increasing a whopping 54% year on year

Tesla doesn't support using your EV to power homes or the grid EV batteries have the potential to power a household for days and could even play a part in our future electricity grid. But not everyone supports the technology.

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YouTube video by CBC News How China’s oil strategy seeks to cut the U.S. out | About That

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Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.

<<< Breaking! My latest for Bloomberg >>>

Why rumours of the death of the transition are exaggerated, and why it's time for a #PragmaticClimateReset.

Part I of a two-parter - my attempt to reframe the conversation about climate action, net zero and the transition.

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BEV & PHEV share of ALL cars on road

Norway was 32% in 2024, up from 12% in 2019
Sweden was 13% in 2024, up from 2% in 2019
China was 11% in 2024, up from 1.5% in 2019
World was 4.5% in 2024, up from 0.6% in 2019

China could be 100% EV by 2050.
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NYT on Nepal:
The Country Where 76% of Cars Sold Are Electric

"Subsidies, hydroelectricity and a manufacturing powerhouse neighbor are moving the cars into Nepal faster than almost anywhere else."

#alwaysbecharging www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/b...

The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’ | Zoe Daniel While Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack try to ditch the 43% net zero 2030 emissions target, Australia’s net zero target for 2035 has not yet been set “Renewables continue to prove themselves as the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation,” says a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. It has caused the UN secretary general, António Guterres, to declare: “We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.” Continue reading...

The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’ | Zoe Daniel

China's carbon emissions may have peaked thanks to renewables push Experts say Beijing's commitment to renewable energy is revolutionising the country's energy usage, and it could impact the fight against global warming and a key Australian industry.

China at peak CO2 emissions? www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Co-funded electric vehicle charging locations Fast charging electric vehicle infrastructure locations are being built across Queensland.

I am wondering what happened to the QLD government co-funded Tesla Chargers between Mackay & Rockhampton at St Lawrence. It was there in the original document but seems to have dropped off since.
This 336 km stretch is a tricky one.
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First of 90 EV buses added to Transperth routes in Perth's suburbs Eleven buses are now operational, servicing commuters in Perth's north-east, with more to come in the following months.

EV buses join Perth's wider suburban network, 'milestone' for diesel phase-out

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The IEA chart says it all: as Chinese EV imports rise, prices fall—fast. Thailand and Australia have now hit battery electric vehicle (BEV) price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. That milestone was once thought to be years away—until China’s EV juggernaut rewrote the timeline. Brands like BYD, MG, GWM, and Zeekr are flooding international markets with affordable, well-specced EVs. In Australia, the MG4 and BYD Dolphin now undercut popular ICE hatchbacks like the Corolla and i30—not just on price, but on running costs, tech, and driving experience. Price parity is no longer a future scenario. It’s here. In Brazil, Mexico, and Indonesia, the price gap is closing rapidly. These are not niche rollouts—these are mainstream, mass-market plays. And with every container ship arriving packed with Chinese EVs, local sticker prices continue to fall. This is what disruption looks like: a full-frontal price war spilling out from China into the rest of the world. It’s not just about cheap cars—it’s about volume, vertical integration, and a government-backed industrial strategy aimed at global dominance. For consumers, this is a win. For legacy automakers, it’s an existential threat. The old guard—GM, Toyota, VW—are finding themselves outpriced, outpaced, and out-innovated. They’re still talking about 2026, while China is already delivering the future—now. The writing’s on the wall. Legacy automakers? They’re on the chopping block.

The IEA chart says it all: as Chinese EV imports rise, prices fall—fast. Thailand & Australia have reached BEV price parity. Brazil, Mexico & Indonesia are catching up. China’s EV price war is spilling into global markets—consumers win. Legacy automakers? On the chopping block.⚡📉 #Disruption #RIPICE

YouTube video by TED Why Climate Action Is Unstoppable — and “Climate Realism” Is a Myth | Al Gore | TED

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Makes you think who are going to be the laggards in the electrical transition?
Not China it seems!

Electric Trucks and the Future of Chinese Oil Demand Analysts have been discussing “peak oil” for decades. We’re hardly equipped to wade into that debate ourselves, even as Chinese demand will be a critical variable in future global oil demand. But…

@rhg.com: "We estimate China's total electric vehicle fleet is already displacing over 1 million barrels per day in implied oil demand. That level is likely to rise by around 600,000 barrels per day over the next year." rhg.com/research/ele... 🔌💡

Renewables are booming, but electrification lags in OECD.

⚡️ While countries like Germany & Chile boost solar/wind, electrification rates are slow, unlike China's rapid growth.

Bridging the gap is key for a successful energy transition.

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"EVs will be 1 in 4 cars sold in 2025."

Global 2025 EV sales of 22 million are ~6 times higher than 2020 EV sales!

#energysky

The official report on the blackout in Spain and Portugal was just released. I'll give a quick summary of findings and provide some additional info.

TL;DR
conventional power plants didn't control the voltage as planned
over-voltage caused renewables to turn off as required

European energy giant tips millions into Australian shared rooftop solar pioneer Australian shared solar pioneer raises $10.2 million in support of its SolShare solution for apartments, including more than $A8 million from a European energy giant.

Australian shared solar pioneer raises $10.2 million in support of its SolShare solution for apartments, including more than $A8 million from a European energy giant

How Big Batteries Could Prevent Summer Power Blackouts With record heat and renewable energy on tap, socking away electricity could make all the difference in Texas and across the Midwest.

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Good morning with good news: Wind and solar generated a combined 26% of China's electricity in April 2025. Wind was 13.4% & solar 12.6%!

Solar nearly doubled from 6.6% in April 2023!

April W&S Share
2025: 26%
2024: 21.3%
2023: 19.8%
2022: 17.5%
2021: 13%
2016: 6.3%

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Good morning with good news: Global EV sales are up 28% in January-May 2025, compared to January-May 2024.

Fastest growing region is "Rest of World."

China is up 33%. Europe 27%. North America has just 3% growth.

2025 EV global market share will be ~25%.
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YouTube video by EV Adventures Down Under EV Road Trip Around Australia - Day 1 - Melbourne To Adelaide And Beyond

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Switching electricity plans sucks – and the startup making it easy Podcast Episode · SwitchedOn Australia · 06/05/2025 · 30m

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Could Aussies save $4 Billion a year on electricity bills?
Yes!!

Have a big one Antony (maybe not this big!! 🤣) @antonygreenelec.bsky.social
Many thanks for your entertaining insights throughout the years. I can’t wait for 5:30 to roll around.

"This ship changes the game:" World's largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania World's largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay.

“This ship changes the game:” World’s largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania thedriven.io/2025/05/02/t...

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week four Are you rounding the turn into the home straight, kicking with the wind in the final quarter or falling at the final hurdle? Test your attention span with a week to go before (final) polling day * See all our Australia election 2025 coverage Continue reading...

The great Australian election campaign quiz – week four