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Still To Be Determined

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Feb 5, 2025 • 34min

253: Solid, Solid State Follow-Up

Dive into a hunt for a clear definition of solid state batteries that reveals the complexity of technology in marketing. Enjoy hilarious cooking mishaps, especially featuring bacon, as the hosts transition to discuss innovative vehicles like the energy-efficient Aptera. The conversation also tackles home energy audits and the right to repair issues, particularly for farmers facing restrictive company policies. Join in on the analysis of the communications gap between engineers and consumers in the tech world.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 40min

252: Zinc Batteries

https://youtu.be/snzxccZUSuQMatt and Sean talk about recent breakthroughs in Zinc batteries, and how it may not be soon that we see any of this on the store shelves.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Zinc Batteries Are Defying Limits https://youtu.be/lWd6I2og-e0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Jan 22, 2025 • 36min

251: CES Highlights

The hosts share unique insights from CES, highlighting overlooked innovations. They delve into the complexities of motorcycle technology, balancing innovation with repairability. A discussion on corporate contradictions reveals consumer frustrations with tech restrictions. The podcast also showcases exciting sustainable aviation advancements and critiques the irony of elite discussions via private jets. Additionally, groundbreaking assistive technologies, including an AI walking stick and advanced translation devices, are revealed, emphasizing their impact on accessibility.
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Jan 15, 2025 • 28min

250: Corporate Sustainability - Greenwashing or Not?

https://youtu.be/V-kyXGA_KpwMatt and Sean talk about corporations trying to improve on sustainability efforts. Where are they moving forward, and where are they falling behind?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Can Companies like Apple Save the Planet? https://youtu.be/dD3KgWiMlPs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Jan 9, 2025 • 54min

249: Making More Reliable EV Chargers - Soheil Akbari Interview

Soheil Akbari, CEO of Teal EV, leads the charge in creating reliable and affordable fast chargers for electric vehicles, especially in cold climates. He discusses the hurdles faced in extreme weather, emphasizing the need for durable design. Soheil shares insights into simplifying user experiences and the balance between cost competitiveness and forming lasting customer relationships. Additionally, he reflects on lessons learned in the renewable sector and emphasizes the importance of collaboration in achieving sustainability goals.
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Dec 17, 2024 • 51min

248: Big Perovskite Solar Panel Advances - Dr. Chris Case Interview

https://youtu.be/gbRn1j39M0EMatt had the chance to chat with Dr. Chris Case, CTO of Oxford PV, about the future of solar energy and their breakthrough perovskite tandem cells. With decades of experience in photovoltaics, Chris shared how this cutting-edge technology is pushing solar panels to unprecedented efficiency levels, all while keeping sustainability and scalability at the forefront. Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Record Breaking Perovskites Are Here NOW https://youtu.be/vEgkTnkNhRs?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Dec 11, 2024 • 48min

247: A Unique Approach to Electric Trucks - Edison Motors Interview

https://youtu.be/_1hgPAx1fEoMatt had an opportunity to talk to the co-founders of Edison Motors, Chace Barber and Eric Little, about how they’re electrifying trucks. Not just any kind of truck, but the heavy, workhorse trucks used in everything from deliveries to hauling logs for the timber industry. Their approach is really unique and one that makes you wonder, why haven’t we been doing this all along. YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Dec 4, 2024 • 38min

246: Solving a Major EV Issue - Josh Charles, Coul St. Interview

https://youtu.be/SO3zQqS3GaMMatt had an opportunity to talk to Josh Charles about his new company, Coul St., which is developing an on-street EV charging station. It’s a really clever system that could make a huge difference for suburban and urban locations where EV owners don’t have access to a garage. Josh is a fellow Youtuber who is putting his engineering background to work to try and solve a gap in the EV ownership story.YouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 20, 2024 • 24min

245: ELASTOCALORICS! What? Solid State Cooling

https://youtu.be/vQr6rVBxcHMMatt and Sean talk about shape-memory alloys and the future possibility of solid state cooling technology. Don’t get bent out of shape, but could this be the future of cooling tech?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Solid State Cooling Could Change Everything https://youtu.be/GHl6buYjZGE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★
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Nov 13, 2024 • 49min

244:  Solid State Cooling? Dr. Ichiro Takeuchi Interview

https://youtu.be/zX-frOmbW00On today’s episode of Still To Be Determined we’re talking about graphene batteries, as well as an interview with Dr. Ichiro Tak-ay-yuchi about how a shape changing metal alloy could be the future of heating and cooling. Sci-fi or Sci-real?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Solid State Cooling Could Change Everything https://youtu.be/GHl6buYjZGE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQYouTube version of the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/stilltbdpodcastGet in touch: https://undecidedmf.com/podcast-feedbackSupport the show: https://pod.fan/still-to-be-determinedFollow us on X: @stilltbdfm @byseanferrell @mattferrell or @undecidedmfUndecided with Matt Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf ★ Support this podcast ★

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