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Good Energy Citizen

The Amp Hour · 8 May 2024 · 1h 06m · Episode 666

What this episode covers

Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the Boeing Starliner launch scrub due to a faulty oxygen valve, highlighting the risks of outsourcing in aerospace. They analyze the business failures of the Airbus A380 and Tesla's Supercharger network, noting how long-term market predictions and financial pressures impact hardware strategy. The conversation shifts to home energy systems, comparing AC and DC battery architectures from brands like DEYE and Tesla, and exploring blockchain-based energy trading via Power Ledger. Finally, they examine the cultural and operational challenges of TSMC building chip fabs in Arizona, including workforce training and massive power consumption.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Boeing, SpaceX, Airbus, Tesla, Power Ledger, DEYE, TSMC, Samsung, McKinsey
Products
Starliner, Dragon, A380, Supercharger

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