iLikeBatteries

Jeff and Mike unpack the lower priced Model Y (and nick-pick Tesla battery naming); a question about Tesla battery production costs; what the heck is going on in Wyoming?; how big is the battery reuse market?

Mike and Jeff dig into a few more standouts from CES 2023, and answer the question, "What is a solar gallon?"

Jeff and Mike recap the battery-related news out of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Jeff tells a story about Hue smart bulbs.

Mike and Jeff discuss cold weather battery considerations; Mike upgrades his EcoFlow River; a battery-powered TV; aluminum-ion battery technology; Apple battery-replacment prices going up March 1st; stress drains your body's battery.

Jeff and Mike hop into the BIN for news about battery powered generator startup Moxion, and some EV news from Honda; Jeff gives an update on the SnowJoe snow thrower; Mike begins exploring hand warmers.

In this final episode of 2022: Jeff takes a Polestar 2 for a test drive around Boston. Mike shares something that will keep you from running flat.

Jeff goes over the delivery and assembly experiences of the SnowJoe snow blower that arrived since last week's show.

Jeff buys a SnowJoe snow blower; replacing 2032 batteries in your AirTags; solid state EV batteries closer to reality?; Jeff considers a Polestar 2. 

100 episodes after they first talked about battery powered snow throwers, Jeff and Mike review the latest two-stage versions from Ryobi, EGO, Toro, Greenworks, and SnowJoe. There might be a mega-deal lurking inside this episode!

Mike and Jeff hop into the BIN for discussion of the highest energy density 18650 and upcoming changes to the federal tax credit for EVs; exploding markets for EV manufacturing in the US; what the heck is LCOE?

Jeff and Mike reflect on 3 years of podcasting, share their favorite episodes, and thank the guests who were gracious enough to spend some time with us this year. #thankful

Pre-Black Friday Power Stations. Mike and Jeff highlight 4 lithium-iron-phosphate-based power stations that each cost under $250 currently. We compare the EcoFlow River 2, the Anker 521 Powerhouse, the Bluetti EB3A, and the DaranEner NEO300.

Jeff and Mike encounter a real-world example of couterfeit batteries in an unlikely situation; Honda battery swapping station in Tokyo may remind you of another company; EcoFlow announces the River 2 series of power stations; Thanks to John. B. Goodenough for his contributions to lithium-ion battery technology.

Mike and Jeff discuss, and attempt to answer, a listener question; Jeff has a Makita battery story; the difference between 120 volts and 240 volts; understanding thermal runaway.

Jeff and Mike follow up on the AC/DC inverter discussion by exploring DC-DC converters; smart phone battery comparison; second life for EV batteries; Li-Cycle.com.

Mike and Jeff explore and FBI warning, seaweed battery separators and the Wheatridge power plant in the BIN; unpacking types of inverter ratings and how much loss there is when using an inverter.

Jeff and Mike remind people about Red Cross disaster relief; dig deeper into Vehicle to Grid (V2G); explore an iron-air battery; intro to the Powerhouse and Power Pods from Nature's Generator.

Happy Birthday to Mike! Mike and Jeff dive into the BIN for an introduction to V2G; Jeff has a power outage and doesn't use his ICE generator; an EcoFlow "Pro Tip"; why customer feedback is important; Jeff reviews the EcoFlow iOS app.

Jeff and Mike explore Emergency Preparedness Month with options for under $100. 

Mike and Jeff present a public service announcement, especially for parents and grandparents. Crustaceans in the BIN.

In this second part of the interview with Tom Bishop of Paleblue Earth, Jeff and Mike dive into some creative intitiatives underway at Paleblue, 1% for the Planet and whether it is possible to harness the energy of the batteries that are discarded every day. Definitely a "don't mis it" episode!

Mike and Jeff are honored to have Tom Bishop of Paleblue Earth join us for a second time and fill us in on their amazing product line and strong growth over the last 18 months! Exclusive announcement inside this episode!

Jeff gives an update on his replacement EcoFlow River. The guys talk about single use battery recycling and then segue into a discussion of Segway scooters.

Mike and Jeff discuss battery replacements and then MacBook Air battery calibration. Then they move onto EV efficiency, and then explore a newcomer to the portable power station market.

Jeff and Mike welcome Brian who is a new Rivian R1T owner. Brian gives us the inside scoop on all things related to his new EV! Rivian, are you listening? You should be!