500mi Range Lucid Air, ULA and SpaceX get US Defense Contracts, and Scientists turn Bricks into Batteries - Ep 97

500mi Range Lucid Air, ULA and SpaceX get US Defense Contracts, and Scientists turn Bricks into Batteries - Ep 97

Author: Joe Scott, Tim Dodd and Ben Sullins August 14, 2020 Duration: 2:10:57

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about the Lucid Air's estimated range, ULA and SpaceX splitting a US Defense contract, and new brick-to-battery technology




Read more from the articles we referenced: 


Ken Block to use EV - https://www.grandtournation.com/cars/ken-block-will-be-racing-in-an-all-electric-ford-fiesta-with-600hp/


New Ioniq EVs - https://electrek.co/2020/08/10/hyundai-ioniq-ev-brand/


Tenacity Plane - https://www.space.com/dream-chaser-space-plane-tenacity-tour.html


Lucid Air gets 517mi EPA estimate - https://techcrunch.com/2020/08/11/the-all-electric-lucid-air-gets-an-estimated-epa-range-of-517-miles/


Largest Nuclear Fision Project - https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2020/08/07/iter-the-worlds-largest-nuclear-fusion-project-a-big-step-forward/#4646150d5e2c


Super Capacitor made from Bricks - https://futurism.com/the-byte/bricks-supercapacitor-battery?mc_eid=95229cfad5&mc_cid=9f489f0dcb


Starlink speeds - https://www.reddit.com/r/Starlink/comments/i8n1s5/here_is_a_summary_of_the_recently_found_starlink/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf


SN-5 / SN-6 side by side again - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1293249680445526018


SN-6 on the launch pad! - https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1293667727891206145?s=20


ULA & SpaceX win major defense contracts! - https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2305576/space-force-awards-national-security-space-launch-phase-2-launch-service-contra/


Why Don't They Just by @endigo - https://twitter.com/endigo/status/1293563989742452739


Every week, Joe Scott, Tim Dodd, and Ben Sullins gather to try and make sense of the breakneck speed at which our world is changing. Their conversation, captured in Our Ludicrous Future, isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a deep, often humorous dive into the real-world implications of the technologies that feel like they're leaping from science fiction into our daily lives. You'll hear them unpack the latest from pioneers like SpaceX and Tesla, debate the ambitions of ventures like Neuralink and The Boring Company, and connect the dots between these innovations. The result is a grounded yet wildly speculative look at what's coming next. This podcast thrives on the hosts' shared obsession and distinct perspectives, turning complex topics into accessible and engaging discussions. Tuning in feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation between friends who are equally excited and bewildered by the trajectory we're on, offering listeners a thoughtful compass for navigating our increasingly ludicrous tomorrow.
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