This week Robert is joined by an old friend of the show, Jonathan Porterfiled, who is based in the glorious Orkney Isles in Scotland, where since 2013 over 100% of the power has come from renewables. Jonathan shares with us details of the great developments taking place there, as well as how he’s on a personal mission to get as many of his fellow islanders driving EVs as he possibly can. Visit our next event: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Subscribe to The Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #everythingelectric #fullychargedlive

This week Robert speaks with Effie Vraka, Managing Director UK & Europe for WeVo, a specialist EV charging software company whose goal is to bring simple, efficient and cost-effective EV charging to the most energy-demanding environments, including apartment complexes, workplaces and commercial centres. In this podcast we learn how WeVo’s solutions can perfect the plug and charge experience for the 40% of residents who live in apartment blocks without the right electrical infrastructure for EV charging. Subscribe to The Fully Charged Show and The Everything Electric Show The Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electrc Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Visit our next event: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #everythingelectric #fullychargedlive

This week Robert speaks with Yke Rippen from Steeds BV, a Dutch company that helps homeowners in the Netherlands transform their properties into efficient and sustainable places to live through the application of Government backed Green Loans. Future-proofing homes with insulation and efficient clean energy heating systems is key to removing our reliance on burning fossil fuels. This podcast gives a great insight into what the Netherlands are doing to support their citizens to live in warmer, more efficient and greener homes. And it begs the question, why aren’t more countries following their lead? For tickets to the Fully Charged AWARDS (subject to availability): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fullychargedshowltd/1008466 Subscibe to the Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #everythingelectric #fullychargedlive

This week Robert speaks with Nicolas Cuevas, Chairman and CEO of URBIX, Inc., a company that specialises in all aspects of the graphite value chain. Graphite is a critical component of energy storage and in particular within lithium ion battery chemistry. In this podcast we get a fascinating insight into what graphite is, why we need it, and its role in battery technologies. *Fully Charged AWARDS - powered by myenergi - VOTE for YOUR FAVOURITES* Have you voted in our inaugural Fully Charged AWARDS? If not, here’s the link to the Awards voting brochure which showcases the nominees, we’d love to hear your favourite EV or piece of clean tech: https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_Fully_Ch_D9042D For tickets to the Fully Charged AWARDS (subject to availability): https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fullychargedshowltd/1008466 Subscribe to the Fully Charged Show and The Everything Electric Show: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #everythingelectric #fullychargedlive Tags: Robert Llewellyn Fully Charged Show Podcast Fully Charged Show URBIX Nico Cuevas Nicolas Cuevas Graphite Graphene Lithium Ion Batteries

With a busy filming schedule for the team, it’s not often that we manage to get them all around a table. However, in this week’s podcast Robert and Jack join Imogen in her kitchen for a long overdue catch up over coffee and cookies. We hear all about Imogen’s recent cosmic shoots, Jack raves about his recent Stellantis diet, and Robert gets a good roasting about his diary management. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything Electric: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #everythingelectric #fullychargedlive

To say Robert is fascinated with this book is best explained by his admission that he recently missed two stops on London’s Underground recently because of it! In this podcast Ed takes Robert through his examination of 6 key materials (sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium) that have shaped and continue to shape our world, and we learn of the fascinating impact each has had on our daily lives. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the @EverythingElectricShow channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything Electric: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #edconway #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #materialworld

This week Robert is joined by Ed Hawkins, Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading (UK). The subject of our Climate is always one that’ll start a good debate, and in this fascinating podcast Robert discusses the Decarbonisation Problem with Professor Hawkins, what we can do to slow rising temperatures, and what can be learnt from the past. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow

This week Robert is joined by Dimitris Psillakis, President & CEO of Mercedes Benz North America. Sharing his insights into how Mercedes Benz, the world’s first car manufacturer, are tackling the transition away from ICE vehicle manufacturing to electrification of their entire product range, Dimitris gives us a unique view into a leading brand at the forefront of this technological change. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #electrification #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #mercedesbenzusa #mercedesbenz

This week Robert is all by himself, but has a wealth of stories and things to talk about. From busting more myths and HYPER fast charging, to burning Teslas and burying nuclear waste. All the stories mentioned are linked below: Nissan (Finally) Go All Electric https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/26/europe-nissan-to-launch-new-evs-only/ Batteries are getting as cheap as chips! https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/global-cell-prices-fall-below-100-kwh-for-first-time-in-two-years?mc_cid=ad17812806&mc_eid=1059c8382d https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/electric-car-ev-battery-lithium-price-b2414865.html NEW Electric Lambo! https://electrek.co/2023/08/18/lamborghini-unveils-first-electric-car-lanzador-ev/ More Turbine FUD https://climatecrocks.com/2023/01/20/one-more-myth-busted-no-wind-turbines-not-killing-whales-either/ Affordable Dolphins https://electrek.co/2023/09/20/byds-affordable-dolphin-ev-japan-take-on-toyota/ SUPER, then ULTRA, now HYPER Fast Chargers! https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/27/fastned-installs-400-kw-hypercharger-in-hilden/ Battery Recycling https://electrek.co/2023/09/19/redwood-materials-expands-europe-acquiring-leading-battery-recycler/ End of the line for Volvo Diesels https://transportandenergy.com/2023/09/25/volvo-to-produce-last-diesel-car-in-2024/ Volcano of Lithium https://carbuzz.com/news/extinct-nevada-volcano-could-power-american-evs-for-decades https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/14/possibly-worlds-largest-lithium-deposits-found-in-the-usa/ Finland’s Nuclear Secret https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230613-onkalo-has-finland-found-the-answer-to-spent-nuclear-fuel-waste-by-burying-it LUCID’s Desert Ops https://electrek.co/2023/09/27/lucid-enters-new-territory-ev-manufacturing-plant/ Radical Morons https://electrek.co/2023/09/13/15-tesla-vehicles-burned-down-group-radical-morons/ Electric Flight Dreams Soar https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/22/zeroavia-closes-investment-round-led-by-airbus-barclays/ Please help us reach 100k subscribers on this channel by SUBSCRIBING, LIKING & SHARING this podcast with all your friends! We really do appreciate all the support. Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Subscribe to Fully Charged & the Everything Electric Show channels Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow

In this episode, Robert meets Tom Jensen, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of FREYR Battery. He also holds an MSc in Finance and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics. With a profound commitment to revolutionizing the energy landscape, Tom's leadership has propelled FREYR to the forefront of battery technology. With a background in engineering and a passion for environmental stewardship, he steers the company towards eco-conscious innovations in lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. FREYR Battery has also recently redomiciled to the USA, where it hopes to expand even further.

Helen Czerski is a British physicist, oceanographer, and presenter for the Fully Charged Show. She is known for her expertise in fluid dynamics, particularly her research on the physical properties of bubbles and their impact on various natural phenomena. Czerski has a strong passion for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public and her work has contributed to promoting scientific literacy and fostering curiosity about the natural world. In this episode, she drops in to talk about her new book ‘The Blue Machine’ which has already been featured as Radio 4’s book of the week.

Bondi Energy retrofits multifamily and commercial buildings with heat pumps and other energy-efficiency equipment and is passionate about affecting positive change in the environment through energy-efficiency projects, co-founded by Belinda Gilbey and Aaron Graben. They are both based in Toronto, Canada. Belinda is an entrepreneur with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Ottawa. After working in the renewable energy sector she learned all about heat pump technology and saw the mass benefits. Aaron was originally one of Belinda's customers and after setting up Bondi together, he played a key role in establishing Bondi as a prominent player in energy-efficient retrofits for multifamily and commercial buildings.

Emily Pontecorvo is an accomplished American journalist renowned for her expertise in environmental reporting and sustainable energy. She also holds a Masters in Science Writing from MIT. Emily is a staff writer at Heatmap News. Previously she was a staff writer at the nonprofit climate journalism outlet Grist, where she covered all aspects of decarbonization, from clean energy to electrified buildings to carbon dioxide removal. In this episode, Robert and Emily discuss future hydrogen use, carbon capture, MIT, oil refineries, home electrification and US state policy.

Returning to the podcast today is the CEO of BC Hydro, Chris O'Riley. BC Hydro is the proud sponsor of FC Live Canada. With a strong background in engineering and finance, he navigates the complexities of power generation, transmission, and distribution. O'Riley's innovative vision drives sustainable initiatives, emphasizing clean energy and environmental responsibility. To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro is spending approximately $2.9 billion per year over the next 10 years to refurbish and expand its electricity assets. Under his guidance, BC Hydro advances its role in shaping the province's energy landscape. O'Riley's dedication to public service extends beyond his role, fostering collaborations and community engagement.

Prof. Donald Sadoway is a prominent scientist renowned for his breakthroughs in materials chemistry and renewable energy. As a professor at MIT, he's acclaimed for developing the innovative "liquid metal battery," a potential game-changer in renewable energy storage. His work has earned him prestigious awards and recognition, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Sadoway's pioneering research and commitment to sustainable energy continue to make a lasting impact on the field. After seeing Donald’s TED talk ‘The missing link to renewable energy’ from 2011, Robert has been a fan and is very excited to talk to him. They discuss all sorts of future battery technology including Donald’s critical views on solid-state batteries. If you’re a battery nerd, this episode is for you! You can watch the 2011 TED Talk on the link below.

James Carter is a mobility futurist, and thought leader with a LinkedIn following of over 60,000. He has rich experience in Automotive that spans 20 years and 3 different continents. James grew up in rural Australia around cars, raced go-karts and went on to join Toyota Australia following his studies at university. He now resides in Toronto, Canada. James started Vision Mobility where he currently is the principal consultant in 2016. With the intention of becoming a shining light on 'New Mobility' by showing the direction that automotive and transportation will present in the future, with a focus on EVs. In this episode Robert and James talk about the debatable growth of hydrogen, Toyota’s short-lived relationship with Tesla, Ford's progression and more.

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are the dynamic duo behind BOSH!, a brand that has taken the plant-based culinary world by storm. With their infectious energy, creative recipes, and a mission to make plant-based eating accessible and exciting, Henry and Ian have transformed the way people think about food. Originally hailing from Sheffield, Henry and Ian's journey into the world of plant-based cooking began when they embarked on their own individual paths toward healthier living and have a huge social media following. They debuted the Carbon Zero Kitchen at Fully Charged LIVE in Farnborough and were a total hit and will be appearing at both the upcoming Amsterdam and Sydney FC shows. In this episode, Robert and the BOSH! boys talk through their new book ‘BOSH! Meat’ In this episode, Robert has dared to cook one of the trickiest recipes from the book, vegan bacon.

Emma Pinchbeck is the CEO of Energy UK, a position that she has held since July 2020. She is an expert in whole-economy decarbonisation and the energy transition. She also holds several board advisory positions. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Deputy CEO of the trade body Renewable UK. She also holds an MA from the University of Oxford. Emma is fresh from an appearance on BBC Newsnight, in which she discusses poor government policy stopping the building of renewables sites like onshore and offshore wind turbines. She also mentions how even war-torn Ukraine has built more turbines than the UK did last year, the full interview can be watched on the link below. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001nr5g/newsnight-is-uk-losing-net-zero-race

In this episode, we welcome back Andy Palmer onto the pod. Andy is a chartered engineer and automotive executive. Having served in leadership positions at both Nissan and Aston Martin. At Nissan, Andy is best remembered for transforming the product line-up, but was also responsible for Business Strategy and Product Planning, Global Sales & Marketing, IT and the company's Electric Vehicle and Battery business. During this time in Japan, Andy was credited with pioneering the development of the Nissan LEAF electric car.

This week we welcome on to the podcast, Colin Walker, Transport Analyst at Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Colin’s spent 16 years working on campaigns and advocacy in the charity sector, working for charities Warchild, Save The Children, Mind and Plan International UK. Colin joined ECIU in August 2022 from British Cycling, where he worked as the organisation’s lead for London and the central regions for four years. Besides developing the sport and contributing to the sport’s ongoing elite success, he focused on efforts to improve the diversity of participation in cycling, and realising the environmental and societal benefits of cycling as a means of transportation. Colin and Robert discuss what the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit does including fact-checking common misinformation about climate change and Evs.