Flooded EVs, California's Smart Grid, and Meta's Concrete Revolution

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EV owners in the path of Hurricane Helene are being urged to move their cars to higher ground—find out why electric vehicles submerged in water are at risk of catching fire. California passes a new law to make the power grid smarter. Will this lead to a greener, more resilient energy future? Solar expert Jenny Chase is back with her annual tweet storm, offering sharp insights into the state of solar energy worldwide. Meta, Facebook's parent company, is teaming up to clean up concrete, an industry known for heavy CO2 emissions. Can AI and green tech revolutionize construction?

Also in this Episode:

• Ford is offering free home charger installation with no cost ceiling! We'll explain what this means for new EV owners.
• California's governor vetoes a bill that would have supported solar energy installations in schools. How will this decision impact future sustainability in education? Read more here.
• Big news: We’re launching a Patreon membership program! Find out how you can support the show and get perks like ad-free episodes, early access to content, and monthly bonus podcasts.

Host Updates:

• Brian's Trip to Milwaukee: Electric buses, public bike rentals, and the city’s clean energy efforts caught his attention, though EVs were surprisingly scarce.
• James's Saskatoon Adventure: The “Milwaukee of Saskatchewan,” James tested his EV and even found a Florida EV that survived a joyride but was left riddled with bullets!

Main Stories:

• Electric Vehicles & Flood Risk: EVs submerged in water can catch fire due to short circuits in their batteries. Florida's governor warned owners to move their EVs before the storm. More on flooded EV risks here.
• California’s Smart Grid Law: California has enacted a law that promises to modernize the state's electrical grid, focusing on solar and renewable energy fixes. Read more here.
• Meta & Greener Concrete: Facebook’s parent company, Meta, is looking to green up its AI data centers by making concrete production cleaner. Learn more here.

Lightning Round:

• The U.S. has officially restarted a decommissioned nuclear plant for the first time. Details on Palisades Nuclear Generating Station's restart.
• GM’s Equinox EV LT, the most affordable EV with 300 miles of range, has arrived at dealerships.
• The UK has officially phased out coal power as of October 1st, making it the first G7 country to do so.
• Fully Charged Show is teaming up with Stop Burning Stuff to raise awareness about the clean energy transition.

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• Solar on Schools Veto: Canary Media
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