Texas offers billions to build gas power plants—but no one wants the cash. Developers say renewables are just too cheap. Meanwhile, Delhi cracks down on combustion cars, Viking unveils a zero-emission cruise ship, and salmon are swimming free thanks to dam removal.
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In this episode:
- Texas’ Energy Gamble: A $5B loan program for new gas plants is falling apart. Developers say costs and market risks are too high. Read more
- Viking's Hydrogen Cruise Ship: The Viking Libra launches in 2026 as the world's first zero-emission hydrogen-powered cruise ship. Details
- Barcelona's All-Electric Ferry: New ferry runs 21 hours on a single charge. Story
- Delhi’s Combustion Crackdown: Starting April 15, vehicles older than 10–15 years can’t refuel. Big bans are coming by 2035. Read
- UK Adjusts Its Ban: ICE vehicle sales end in 2030, hybrids get a 5-year extension. Details
- Salmon Return to the Klamath: Four dam removals bring salmon back to Oregon and California rivers. Watch the doc
- Fleet EV Update: James reflects on EV truck adoption and fights battery myths. CATL eyes Nio’s battery swap network. More
Lightning Round:
- Russia struggles as oil nears $50/barrel
- Toyota plans 10 new EVs by 2027 (link)
- Audi halts U.S. deliveries due to tariffs
- BYD sells 6,500 EVs in March in the UK (+750%)
- Pakistan multiplies solar capacity 17x in 2024
- Illinois EV adoption up 50%, fueled by $4,000 rebate
- Solar power is doubling globally every 3 years
- Over 100 oil refineries face shutdown by 2035
- Clean electricity surpassed 40% globally in 2024 Source
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