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Still To Be Determined

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Mar 19, 2025 • 26min

259: Flow Battery Developments - Old Tech is Taking Off

https://youtu.be/XoHn9-42DI8On today’s episode Matt & Sean are talking about flow batteries and how this old tech is finally starting to take off. But does it actually have a shot?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why Isn’t This Revolutionary Battery Everywhere? https://youtu.be/3_NCnxO1KLY?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (11:55) - - VRFB Discussion 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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Mar 12, 2025 • 37min

258: Recycling Renewables - Problem Solved?

https://youtu.be/6GImikPccQYMatt and Sean talk about how recycling renewable energy tech is a major step forward, and what comes next. Do we have this problem solved?Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How We Solved Renewables BIGGEST Problem https://youtu.be/j1HWNXmmld4?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (13:49) - - Renewables Biggest Problem Discussion 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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Mar 5, 2025 • 27min

257: Let’s Talk About Tech - Battery “Breakthroughs”

Matt and Sean talk about new battery research, potential shifts in cost, and why we’re having this conversation in the first place.Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, Why This Ultra Cheap Battery Breakthrough Matters https://youtu.be/qZ8z5tFzuIw?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ(00:00) - - Intro & Feedback (10:04) - - Battery Breakthrough Discussion 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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Feb 26, 2025 • 32min

256: Props to Canada - Building Wind Turbines

Discover the fascinating logistics behind constructing a wind farm in Canada. The hosts tackle the impact of wind turbines on wildlife and explore innovative heating solutions like ice source heat pumps. They share personal experiences from a wind farm visit, celebrating teamwork and scenic landscapes. The conversation also dives into the creative uses for discarded ice and advancements in wind energy technology, including safety enhancements for bird populations.
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Feb 19, 2025 • 38min

255: Ice Source Heat Pump?

Professor Seamus Garvey, a dynamics expert researching energy storage, and Dr. Ramin Mehdipour, a renewable energy researcher, dive into the fascinating world of ice source heat pumps. They reveal their innovative approach to using the UK’s natural gas pipelines for transporting water, which transforms into ice to generate heat. The discussion highlights the technical challenges, engineering design intricacies, and the potential to shift toward eco-friendly heating solutions like district heating, all while inspiring the next generation of energy innovators.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 46min

254: Unlocking the Lithium Supply Chain - Teague Egan Interview

Teague Egan, Founder and CEO of EnergyX, discusses innovative direct lithium extraction technology aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability. He shares the evolution of EnergyX into a resource owner and producer, focusing on new projects and strategic partnerships, including a significant investment from GM. Egan also details a unique crowdfunding initiative empowering individual investors, and explores the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on lithium mining. He lays out ambitious goals for commercial lithium production by 2028 while offering insights for aspiring entrepreneurs in the sustainable tech space.
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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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