Energypreneurs

Mark Tieng, President and CEO of Solar Transport and Automotive Resources, Authorized Dealer of BYD Philippines, and the first EV owner in the country, shares the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines. Mark shares his passion for EVs after driving for almost a decade, the practical needs for daily commuting and the "range anxiety". We explore charging infrastructure, gov...

Yasemin Selvi, CEO of Alchemy Charge, shares the future of smarter charging with her technology. We explore unique EV charging scenarios and discuss the challenges; and the innovative solutions by Alchemy Charge to connect anything to become a charger. We explore their expansion plans and the importance of addressing EV range anxieties. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @s...

In this episode, Mustafa Momin, the mind behind Palki, a Bangladeshi EV start-up up shares the thrilling journey of pioneering affordable electric vehicles in Bangladesh. With resilience against initial skepticism, he emphasizes Palki's commitment to indigenous EV manufacturing and the transformative impact of sustainable mobility. Mustafa explains the bold trajectory of Bangladesh's electric vehi...

PCMag journalist Emily Dreibelbis and I explore the complex development of EVs and batteries and the current trend in EV adoption. We had a candid discussion and explored the challenges of EV ownership in the USA, the impact of COVID-19 on battery prices, and the potential of solid-state batteries. Emily emphasises consumer incentives, societal benefits, the difficulty in charging, and reduced mai...

Tim Buckley, a finance expert with an environmental bent, delves into the challenges of climate change and the emerging solution of the electric vehicle revolution. Although the conversation went into deep thinking on the impact of the privatisation of public utilities, the conversation ended optimistically, primarily because of China's significant investments in renewables and electric vehicles....

Xavier Lara, an expert on CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) and green ammonia, explains a groundbreaking $200 million solar project, which is part of a $1.6 billion mega-scale ammonia plant. Our conversation navigates the intricate world of ammonia, dissecting industry complexities, import-export dynamics, and the evolving green hydrogen landscape. We explore the role of legislation and market dynami...

 In this episode, Maxine, a PhD student at the University of Melbourne and an industry expert, delves into energy efficiency and sustainability. She discusses her journey towards low-carbon residential sector research We explore her personal experiences--aligning incentives for energy conservation with real-time energy data. What might electric vehicles contribute to household efficiency? We brief...

In this episode, Tetchi Capellan, the innovative CEO of Sun Asia Energy and I dive deep into the untapped potential of floating solar energy in the Philippines, particularly the transformative prospects in the Laguna Lake region. We also discuss the government's initiatives in promoting renewable energy and how the electrification of transportation can change the country's energy dynamics. Join me...

Riccardo Pagliarella, a former Tesla staff and a technology strategy guru, has diverse background spans motorsports, Formula One, and the electric vehicle industry. In this dialogue, he shares insights on Australia's electric mobility journey, battery manufacturing opportunities, and the importance of equity, sustainability, and local engagement. Riccardo underscores the nation's potential for inn...

Join our insightful conversation with industry maven James to uncover the future of energy and transportation. We're merging deep dives into electrification, the rise of autonomous vehicles, and innovative strides of new energy vehicles, with a keen focus on home battery systems. Perfect for budding entrepreneurs eager for market insights and inspiration. Don't miss this rare opportunity to connec...

In this podcast episode, Peter Kilby, a power system engineer and an electric vehicle (EV) enthusiast, shares his experiences and insights. He discusses his 5,000-kilometer road trip through rural Queensland, emphasizing that "range anxiety" is a myth when careful trip planning and charging infrastructure are available. He also talks about the cost of EV charging, challenges for apartment dwellers...

In this podcast, Afrina Samain, the Head of Decarbonisation and Circularity at ERI, shares her expertise in promoting sustainability in the fashion and agriculture industries. With a background in chemical engineering, she works with international fashion brands and textile manufacturers in Bangladesh to implement cleaner production and sustainability programs. She assisted agricultural farms in A...

Join Lee Herbet, the friendly host of "Not a Car Guy" YouTube channel, shares his personal experiences and debunks myths about electric cars. Here he shares his experiences and views behind range anxiety, based on his long-distance trips, and other EV experiences. We discuss benefits of electric vehicles, safety and vehicle-to-grid capabilities, and the importance of a "just transition" to support...

In this monologue, Sohail Hasnie, the host of Energypreneurs, dispels the myth of range anxiety associated with electric vehicles (EVs). He argues that range anxiety, fueled by the fossil fuel industry, is exaggerated and unnecessary for most drivers. Sohail shares personal anecdotes and a recent road trip he took in a Tesla Model Y, covering 1,020 kilometers in a day. He highlights the convenienc...

In this episode, Amy, Nia, and I, three AI enthusiasts, and IT, system, and energy experts ponder on our future with the presence of AI everywhere. Amy brings her perspectives from her computer vision and identity verification work, and Nia brings her expertise in digital transformation and customer experience. We discussed the practical applications of AI, the potential impact of AI on jobs, educ...

In this episode, Yuri Marshall, the CEO of Mind You, shares his journey, including his own experience with mental health issues, which led to his interest in the field, and his primary motivation to establish the company during the dark days of COVID. He explains the importance of creating psychologically safe environments and discusses the impact of AI and digitization on mental health. The discu...

In this podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Steve Peters, Senior Energy Specialist, Asian Development Bank, shared his insights on the current state of the energy sector and the challenges we face in transitioning to cleaner and more sustainable sources of energy. Throughout the conversation, Steve's passion for the subject was evident, and he provided valuable and thought-provoking perspe...

George Williams, Amie and I discussed the algorithms that beat humans (10:00), the next big thing (15:00) and why tomorrow's I development need to look beyond the limits of mathematics (16:00) and discuss AI ethics and morality (21:00). We also explored how the AI era children (25 min) will see the world differently. How simple things are difficult for AI, how the mighty Watson made simple mistake...

Farshed Mahmud, Senior Investment Specialist at Asian Development Bank, explains private equity (02:00) and the reasons for a large multinational bank like ADB is involved (5:20) in private equity. Why it is relevant, and its development objectives? He explains today, at his Climate Bank, climate change is at the forefront of any investment decisions (16:00) and development impact (30:00).  Please...

Today, ChatGPT discussion is on every dining table, as we all are struggling to understand its impact on our lives. I met Amie and a young high-energy AI enthusiast, who explained some of the fundamental models (04:00 min) of AI and its features.  Today, Amy takes us through a short journey of linking our brains to her game of Chess (4:30 min) to where is AI taking us. We touched on topics like ho...

Dr. Emran Amin, a Community Leader, Australian public servant, and a future city expert talked about smart cities, and how this connects to digital Bangladesh; how the governments are planning to make everything digital and create smarter cities and countries. We also touched upon ethics, and how the definition of ethics is changing, for the future because of AI involvement. What can an entreprene...

Mariam Ispahani, a Climate Tech Entrepreneur from the San Francisco Bay Area, explained her transition (01:00) from early solar startups to turning ubiquitous plastics into a renewable form.   Ms. Ispahani has been a pioneer in the off-grid solar power in Bangladesh (09:00). Today, she discussed her larger ambition and passion for tackling global plastic pollution. She explained her bioplastics st...

Cindy Malvicini, Senior Advisor at the Asian Development Bank, described her professional journey from an environmental policy and transparency expert (01:00 min) to climate adaptation initiatives in Nepal (02:00 min) to her involvement in gigawatt scale solar projects in Central Asia (06:00). Today, she rides her electric scooter (13:00 min ) and shaping ADB to become Asia's Climate Bank (18:00)....

Vincent Perez, Chairman of Alternergy, was a different kind of energy minister (0:51 min) with an entrepreneurial heart (3:00 min), which brought him to be the main torch bearer of renewable energy in the Philippines (14:00). In today's episode explained his journey, the competition within renewables (22:00 min) and his plans to bring Alternergy to IPO through democratic capitalism (30:00 min). Pl...

Here Mohammad Tauseef Anwar, Cofounder, Cassetex discussed the ecosystem (06:30 min) of electric vehicle conversion in Bangladesh; how his startup is developing managing the R&D and Funding side (16:00 min), encouraging women entrepreneurship (19:30 min), and setting pseudo industry standards (22:00). He also shared his insight about international expansion ambitions (26 min) and global EV retrofi...