The Covexit Podcast
Welcome to the Covexit Podcast. We bring you independent news and policy analysis about selected important issues in the aftermath of C19. Topics are to include but not be limited to electrical vehicles and sustainable food and human oriented economic development. We cover key developments from all over the world. We strive at empowering you with the best available knowledge. The podcast is hosted by Jean-Pierre Kiekens, a development economist, engineer and former university lecturer. Recent articles are now found at http://covexit.substack.com (Important: The podcast is presented strictly for information purposes. For any medical advice, please contact your medical doctor or health care provider)
Episodes
November 21, 2023 • 13 mins
When one thinks about electric vehicles, one thinks immediately about Tesla and Elon Musk. This has been so for the past 15 years.
Musk’s vision for EVs is dominant and extremely influential. But there is now a new, and important, voice, in the person of Luca de Meo, who is the new CEO of the Renault Group and its EV Ampere division.
The two CEOs have, on key points, very differing visions, and it’s important to contrast them.
The con...
Musk’s vision for EVs is dominant and extremely influential. But there is now a new, and important, voice, in the person of Luca de Meo, who is the new CEO of the Renault Group and its EV Ampere division.
The two CEOs have, on key points, very differing visions, and it’s important to contrast them.
The con...
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November 11, 2023 • 23 mins
Today, what about comparing the incomparable?
What about comparing apples and oranges? What a weird idea you will say! So let’s explain.
Both apples and oranges contribute to your nutrition. They largely fulfill the same function.
When it comes to cars, we need to think about their main function, which is to bring yourself and passengers, possibly with a cargo, safely, from A to B.
With electric vehicles, a major issue is that big, hea...
What about comparing apples and oranges? What a weird idea you will say! So let’s explain.
Both apples and oranges contribute to your nutrition. They largely fulfill the same function.
When it comes to cars, we need to think about their main function, which is to bring yourself and passengers, possibly with a cargo, safely, from A to B.
With electric vehicles, a major issue is that big, hea...
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November 5, 2023 • 45 mins
This new series of talks with Dan McTeague & Jean-Pierre Kiekens is about electric vehicles and their multiple implications for energy, mobility, affordability, economic development and public policy.
While electric vehicles are being vigorously promoted by governments, particularly in North America and in Europe, the implications of this rapid transition to such vehicles are little understood. This series of talks, geared towar...
While electric vehicles are being vigorously promoted by governments, particularly in North America and in Europe, the implications of this rapid transition to such vehicles are little understood. This series of talks, geared towar...
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October 26, 2023 • 3 mins
Over a 10 year period, the report finds that EV ownership would cost a staggering $48,698 more without the billions of dollars of governmental favors to manufacturers and owners.
The report estimated at US$17.33 per gallon the “true cost of fueling an EV, including extra charging costs and subsidies.”
See article and report link at: https://covexit.substack.com/p/the-true-costs-of-electric-vehicles
The report estimated at US$17.33 per gallon the “true cost of fueling an EV, including extra charging costs and subsidies.”
See article and report link at: https://covexit.substack.com/p/the-true-costs-of-electric-vehicles
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October 25, 2023 • 17 mins
Recent progress with Sodium-Ion batteries makes them suitable for electric vehicles, with decisive advantages over existing technology. Production of EVs with these new batteries has started in China. This podcast episode explores this extremely important development for mobility.
Here is the Substack article's last section, offering concluding remarks:
Sodium-Ion batteries may be, or actually are, the EV revolution in the making.
All...
Here is the Substack article's last section, offering concluding remarks:
Sodium-Ion batteries may be, or actually are, the EV revolution in the making.
All...
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October 23, 2023 • 48 mins
“We dug out our grave with CyberTruck” declared Elon Musk just days ago.
This baffled many, yet did not come as a surprise to others. It’s nearly 4 years ago that the vehicle was unveiled.
There was huge excitement at the time. Imagine: an electric truck, with a completely novel look, a decent range and competitive pricing.
But while there is still excitement, there appears to also be real problems with the vehicle - as Musk would no...
This baffled many, yet did not come as a surprise to others. It’s nearly 4 years ago that the vehicle was unveiled.
There was huge excitement at the time. Imagine: an electric truck, with a completely novel look, a decent range and competitive pricing.
But while there is still excitement, there appears to also be real problems with the vehicle - as Musk would no...
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October 18, 2023 • 22 mins
In the aftermath of the Luton airport car park fire catastrophe, let's have a look at a recent detailed report about fire risk and possible mitigation measures.
The report, titled “Covered car parks - fire safety guidance for electric vehicles,” produced by consulting firm Arup on behalf of UK’s Department for Transport, and published this July 2023, delves into the details of car park fire risks and mitigation.
The report, which foc...
The report, titled “Covered car parks - fire safety guidance for electric vehicles,” produced by consulting firm Arup on behalf of UK’s Department for Transport, and published this July 2023, delves into the details of car park fire risks and mitigation.
The report, which foc...
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October 13, 2023 • 9 mins
Australian Auto Expert John Cadogan just released an extremely informative video, with practical advice about what to do in case you get caught into a car park fire or if your vehicle catches fire.
Here is the transcript of his video, starting at minute 22, which you should really watch, as his practical, down to earth advice, is full of common sense and could save your life and that of other passengers, or at least prevent injuries...
Here is the transcript of his video, starting at minute 22, which you should really watch, as his practical, down to earth advice, is full of common sense and could save your life and that of other passengers, or at least prevent injuries...
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October 11, 2023 • 39 mins
We dive here into market considerations. What will the market for EVs look like in the US and Canada in the next years. Will the market demand exist for a massive EV industrial development in Ontario?
The Canadian automotive sector, which is mostly located in Ontario, has always been highly dependent on the existence of a strong market, and of course on market access, in the US. Will such high reliance on the US market be possible w...
The Canadian automotive sector, which is mostly located in Ontario, has always been highly dependent on the existence of a strong market, and of course on market access, in the US. Will such high reliance on the US market be possible w...
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October 6, 2023 • 34 mins
There is a massive push for electric vehicles in Ontario, with billions and billions of taxpayers money being poured into them. But does that make any sense? Let's attempt to figure this out. This analysis focuses on Ontario, but is to varying extents applicable to other jurisdictions, as the push towards EVs is found not only in Ontario and Canada, but also in other jurisdictions such as the UK and the European Union.
I didn’t pay ...
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September 16, 2023 • 30 mins
The key argument advanced by the proponents of electric vehicles is that they greatly reduce CO2 emissions. However, this doesn't seem substantiated, and this has major public policy implications.
When you read the writings of organizations promoting a bold, rapid transition towards electric vehicles, the core argument is the reduction in CO2 emissions, as a way to combat global warming.
While the most intellectually dishonest writin...
When you read the writings of organizations promoting a bold, rapid transition towards electric vehicles, the core argument is the reduction in CO2 emissions, as a way to combat global warming.
While the most intellectually dishonest writin...
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September 15, 2023 • 25 mins
After all, range anxiety is well known when it comes to electric vehicles. And the industry is working hard to improve ranges, we hear. So why bother?
It wasn’t serious academic articles but rather some videos, gleaned here and there on the web, that brought me to write this post, a bit for the fun, but also to illustrate the very peculiar situation in which the car industry and society in general, i.e. everyone of us, are now confr...
It wasn’t serious academic articles but rather some videos, gleaned here and there on the web, that brought me to write this post, a bit for the fun, but also to illustrate the very peculiar situation in which the car industry and society in general, i.e. everyone of us, are now confr...
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September 14, 2023 • 23 mins
There is presently a massive push in many countries, in the EU, North America and elsewhere, to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) and to progressively phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This massive push relies on massive subsidies, stringent regulations and sometimes protectionist measures, as EVs presently are not cost competitive and are far from offering the same convenience and driving qualities ...
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March 17, 2022 • 43 mins
This is the anniversary interview of the landmark session we convened with Dr. Peter McCullough and Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche in March 2021. The two distinguished experts discuss the most current developments and issues with COVID-19, vaccination and early treatment. Specifically discussed by Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche is Omicron and its implications. Despite its short duration, the interview is packed with some of the most relevant i...
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December 22, 2021 • 57 mins
In this interview with internationally renowned Dr. Shankara Chetty from South Africa, we discuss the Omicron variant, which is taking the world as a storm. Is this variant to be feared, or could it actually be a positive development in this pandemic, as mostly inducing mild disease, yet conferring post-covid natural immunity. These are among the timely and critically important aspects we discuss.
Dr. Chetty is a Family General Medi...
Dr. Chetty is a Family General Medi...
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November 13, 2021 • 40 mins
In this second part of the interview,
Mark McDonald, MD & Psychiatrist,
comments on key current issues, including asymptomatic testing; the false sense of safety given by the vaccines; virtue signalling; critical thinking; home schooling; university education; last year’s American Frontline Doctors’ event in Washington, DC; the reactions to Dr. Stella Emmanuel’s speech; medical freedom & more.
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This is Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Mark McDonald, Medical Doctor and Psychiatrist from California. We discuss the imposition of unnecessary and potentially harmful vaccines to children, the passivity of the health authorities regarding the substantial safety issues associated with the injections, the mandates, the passports and other coercive measures; the implications for families, which can be devastating; and the evolution ...
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In this second part of our interview,
Dr. John Littell tells us how the Florida Covid Summit came to life. He shares with us what were, from his perspective, highlights of the event, which attracted nearly 1,000 delegates, making it the largest C19 conference ever in the world. Dr. Littell also further comments on his hopes for concrete policy changes in Florida.
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November 8, 2021 • 40 mins
In this first part of our interview, Dr. John Littell, MD, tells us here about his early days in treating COVID-19 early, about his perspectives regarding vaccination, especially of children, and about the the trends in COVID-19 policy in Florida.
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November 5, 2021 • 46 mins
In this interview with internationally renowned cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, we discuss early outpatient treatment; adverse events such as heart attacks, pericarditis and myocarditis; risks for children, adolescents and young adults; and risks associated with altitude while flying. Dr. Kahn, who is also an expert in plant-based nutrition and longevity, also shares his top 3 favorite plants to incorporate in our meals.
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