# Battery Technology on The No Agenda Show Battery Technology comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2008 to December 2024. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2008 – December 2024 - **Related topics:** [Byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Agentic Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agentic-ai.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), [Electric Cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [Electric Vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Drone Bikes and Electric Air Taxi Failures - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 30:10–32:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/drone-bikes-and-electric-air-taxi-failures.md The hosts express skepticism regarding the viability of drone bikes and electric air taxis. They argue that current battery technology and power-to-weight ratios make these vehicles impractical for long-distance travel. Adam Curry, a pilot, notes the safety risks of aircraft that cannot perform auto-rotation during a power failure. Keywords: [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), air taxis, [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md), [pbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [physics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/physics.md) ### Agentic AI Hype and Battery Technology Limits - **Episode:** [1724: Boomer Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-26 - **Time:** 43:25–46:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1724-boomer-mode/chapter/agentic-ai-hype-and-battery-technology-limits.md A producer's note clarifies the term "Agentic AI," explaining that it refers to services with autonomous agendas rather than simple user prompts. The hosts argue that tech executives are misusing the term for marketing. They also claim that battery technology has only seen minor "tweaks" since the late 1800s and has largely peaked. Keywords: [agentic ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/agentic-ai.md), [salesforce](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/salesforce.md), [llm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/llm.md), [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md), [lithium](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lithium.md), [elon musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md) ### Electric Vehicle Subsidies, Chinese Batteries and BYD - **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-30 - **Time:** 1:54:39–1:59:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/electric-vehicle-subsidies-chinese-batteries-and-byd.md The debate over electric vehicles intensifies as Donald Trump criticizes the Biden administration's push for 56% EV market share by 2032. While Biden promotes "made in America" EVs, critics point out that China, led by companies like BYD, currently dominates battery technology and cheap EV manufacturing. The discussion covers the challenges of EV adoption, including high costs and the lack of a robust charging network. Keywords: [electric vehicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-vehicles.md), ev subsidies, [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md) ### Lithium Iron Phosphate and Sodium-Ion Battery Technology - **Episode:** [1647: Carbon Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2024-03-31 - **Time:** 35:53–38:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1647-carbon-bomb/chapter/lithium-iron-phosphate-and-sodium-ion-battery-technology.md Chinese automaker BYD is utilizing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are noted for being more stable and durable than traditional lithium-ion cells. Additionally, reports from Deutsche Welle highlight the development of sodium-ion or "salt" batteries as a cheaper, non-explosive alternative for electric vehicles. These advancements suggest China is pulling ahead in battery technology by reducing reliance on rare earth minerals. Keywords: [byd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/byd.md), lithium iron phosphate, salt batteries, ev technology, [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md) ### Rotterdam Hydrogen Hub, BMW Hydrogen Car, Battery Failure - **Episode:** [1511: SEERS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers.md) - **Published:** 2022-12-11 - **Time:** 1:51:07–1:55:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1511-seers/chapter/rotterdam-hydrogen-hub-bmw-hydrogen-car-battery-failure.md The Port of Rotterdam is positioning itself as a major distribution hub for the European hydrogen economy, hosting the World Hydrogen Summit in 2023. BMW has developed a car that runs on liquid hydrogen, though the hosts point out the impracticality of storing fuel at 325 degrees below zero. The shift toward hydrogen is framed as a response to the perceived failure of current battery technology. Keywords: [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), hydrogen summit, [bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), liquid hydrogen, [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md) ### Battery Technology History, Steam Powered Cars - **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-03 - **Time:** 2:18:38–2:23:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/battery-technology-history-steam-powered-cars.md A historical review of electric vehicles from the early 1900s notes that battery technology has seen few fundamental breakthroughs in a century. The segment also explores the potential of steam-powered cars and Tesla turbines as alternatives to internal combustion. Keywords: [electric cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electric-cars.md), [nikola tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nikola-tesla.md), steam engine, stanley steamer, [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md) ### Who Killed the Electric Car, GM EV1 and Battery Patents - **Episode:** [12: Lawsuit Crazy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy.md) - **Published:** 2008-01-12 - **Time:** 34:37–36:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/12-lawsuit-crazy/chapter/who-killed-the-electric-car-gm-ev1-and-battery-patents.md The discussion references the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? and the history of the General Motors EV1. Adam Curry mentions rumors regarding suppressed battery patents that prevent the development of more efficient electric vehicles. The hosts debate whether the automotive industry intentionally hindered electric car adoption in previous decades. Keywords: [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), ev1, who killed the electric car, [patents](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/patents.md), [battery technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/battery-technology.md), [hydrogen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydrogen.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)