Episodes
258
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN
Batteries are everywhere. Let's understand them better. Join us each week as we discuss why we like batteries and learn more about the growing power of batteries around you each day.
Mike and Jeff discuss Jeff's solar production; Mike's recycling journey (bye bye to the Delta); Call2Recycle is re-branded; batteries in the New England energy mix; the Department of Energy's National Blueprint for Batteries; GM get's the call to make batteries for new moon rover!
Jeff and Mike discuss the impact of Jeff's solar installation on his electric bill; Lake Tahoe residents are told they have a year to find a new source of electricity; Energy.gov has some great information about EVs and batteries; Emporia EV charger rebates; Better battery recycling in Vermont.
Mike and Jeff discuss the demise of Mike's Delta; Jeff's Volvo XC 40 Recharge Adventure from New Hampshire to NYC and back; Solar production update from Jeff; Plug-In solar approved in Maine; DOE website with some helpful battery info-graphics.
Jeff and Mike talk more in-depth about Jeff's solar installation; Happy Earth Day; Mike's chaining of his EcoFlow Delta and River; Mike's new battery powered mini chopper; Paris Climate Agreement Anniversary; European EV sales surge; Tesla's battery business woes; New England grid storage improvements; iron as cathode material to replace cobalt and nickel.
Mike and Jeff get into Jeff's solar production to date and muse about EV charging; a battery powered cruise ship; Emporia Vue 3 and other circuit monitoring solutions.
Jeff and Mike discuss, finally, Jeff's solar installation being complete and up and running! They go through all the technical details! Also, Saudi Arabia trading oil for batteries!
Mike and Jeff have an F1 correction and discuss: Aston Martin's continued battery woes; more chat about VRFBs (Vanadium Redox Flow Battery) and where they're being used as grid attached storage; spring power tools and battery implications.
Jeff and Mike discuss some issues with Aston Martin's new Formula 1 car; Mike's successful heart surgery prompts a discussion about batteries in the healthcare industry; the guys learn about Vanadium Redox Flow Battery and will dig into those into the future; Ultralife Corporation launches X5 SuperLite for the medical industry; at home EKG.
Jeff still waiting on his solar install; California bridges the solar gap with batteries; New England's largest battery storage facility opens in Gorham, Maine; a new digital marketplace for batteries; Nissan's patent for an active EV battery pack; Exploring Rivian's R2; What's old is new, again.
Jeff and Mike celebrate their 250th episode by spending some time looking back at the origins of iLikeBatteries, having some good laughs, and looking forward to many more episodes!
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