How the Russian Invasion Could Boost the Transition

Putin's war on Ukraine will force the EU to hasten their climate plans but the price of nickel has skyrocketed, which is very bad news for EV costs and energy storage. We debate whether this is a good week for the climate or step back.  <p>James discovers his namesake possible relative was a slave owner.</p> <p>How much can you save with an EV at 5 dollars a gallon?</p> <p>How much does Canada's carbon tax add to the cost of a liter of gasoline?</p> <p>Gorgoro unveils a solid state swapable scooter battery.</p> <p>Nickel prices were skyrocketing at the time we recorded this podcast. It could cause battery prices to more than double.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The European Commission has a plan to replace over 70% of Russian gas imports this year by ramping up liquefied natural gas purchases, green energy and gas storage.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The myths Republican's and Canadian premiers have been spreading about oil and gas prices and why they're not true.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rivian hikes their prices then backpeddals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Brian's Tesla Safety score is improviing but will he get FSD next week?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Saskatoon is one of North America's coldest cities and they've done a study on electric buses. Turns out they save many milllions of dollars for cities in the long term.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Major off-shore wind hub coming to New York City.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bulding a solar farm by putting the panels right flat on the soil might save a lot of money and land.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Small reactors at universities are useful says a listener.</span></p> <p>Thanks for listening to our show! Consider rating The Clean Energy Show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to our show.</p> <p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cleanenergypod" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok!</a><br /> <br /> Ch