Jeff and Mike continue unpacking the new regulations for batteries in your checked luggage; the 100 watt-hour tipping point; sometimes the airlines and the TSA don't seem to agree; have you heard about HeaterMeals?
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30:50
231: Planes, Trains & Go-Karts (and Ships)
Mike and Jeff muse about: K1 indoor go-karts; Switzerland trials solar panels between train tracks; Worldwide solar generation rankings; battery-powered ships; confusion surrounding some new TSA regulations regarding batteries and luggage on airplanes.
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23:09
230: The Stretch Armstrong of Batteries?
Jeff and Mike chat about a Swedish university protoype of a fluid, flexible battery; Ecoflow's balcony solar panel; Porsche Cayman/Boxster EV delays; how EVs get their capacity from smaller cells; home EV chargers as incentives.
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26:30
229: We Asked AI About Our Podcast, and Then We Talked About Batteries Some More
Mike and Jeff talk about a CES 2025 solar roof tile announcement from Jackery; a reminder to check your 12V car battery; differences between marine batteries and automotive batteries; the guys come across a horrible Amazon ad for alkaline batteries and why Pale Blue Earth batteries will serve you better.
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27:36
228: Can you dig it (with batteries)?
Jeff and Mike discuss the possible benefits a sodium-ion battery pack by Elecom; breaking ground with the Elgo-Plus Springer Max-EB micro excavator; is it worth $22k?
Batteries are everywhere. Let's understand them better.
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