Switched On

Today we talk to Dr. Julia Attwood, Head of Advanced Materials for BNEF about composites. We see them in high-end sporting goods and automotive, but carbon fiber and other composites are starting to make their way through industry and down the cost curve. Julia will introduce us to composites, go over their uses, advantages and limitations, costs, and future demand. Hosted this week by BNEF's Head of Product, Mark Taylor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Switched On we talk with BNEF Intelligent Mobility Analyst Andrew Grant about the role of 5G in cars. It looks like baby steps as we start to see more 5G roll-outs worldwide with things like better video streaming and gaming to entertain passengers. But as more 5G is deployed we could see such applications as cooperative and autonomous transport take hold. Embedded in this 5G future are considerable opportunities for telecoms and automakers.  BNEF clients can find the report this episode was based on at https://www.bnef.com/core/insights/20559 on bnef.com or BNEF Mobile, or at BNEF<GO> on the terminal.  Switched On is hosted this week by BNEF's Head of Business Development, Dana Perkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Doherty, a senior analyst at BNEF specializing in oil demand analysis, shares intriguing insights into the future of transportation. He argues that despite the rise of electric vehicles, oil demand and CO2 emissions will remain stable by 2040, driven by transport needs in developing nations. The discussion highlights the complexities of transitioning to cleaner alternatives in light and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as innovations in hybrid technologies for trucking. Additionally, Doherty examines the shifting dynamics of oil markets and the growing role of biofuels.