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The Fully Charged Show

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Robert Llewellyn (Red Dwarf, Scrapheap Challenge) hosts a podcast about sustainability, eco-news and interviews from around the globe. Filled with interesting stories, almost breaking news, a pinch of wit and a dash of banter. A few guests who know what is going on in the world of EVs, renewable energy and sustainability.

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Episodes (387)

39 Ways to Save the Planet

Tom Heap reveals some of the real-world solutions to climate change that are happening around the world, right now. From tiny rice seeds and fossil fuel free steel to grazing elk and carbon-capturing seagrass meadows.   To get a copy of Tom's book: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/39-ways-to-save-the-planet/tom-heap/hardback/9781785946974.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzMe8-PGn9AIVEoFQBh3maQeoEAQYBiABEgIUyPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Nov 22, 2021 60 min

FC LIVE Talk - Scaling Infrastructure for commercial EVs

This is a FC LIVE talk, but its my first for Jack on this platform, get used to it because there is more to come about EV's from him in the future. So, onto this talk, Jack spoke to a highly learned panel about scaling infrastructure for commercial EV's and I was joined by Imogen Pierce (of ARRIVAL, but has since started her own company), Ian Johnston (Osprey Charging), and Niall Riddell (Paua).   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Nov 15, 2021 34 min

The RIGHT to repair with Helen Czerski

Do we have the right to repair all of our appliances, appliances and things we purchase to help us through life? In this podcast, Helen talks to Mark Miodownik and he thinks we do and is very passionate about the subject.  And it would appear he isn't the only one.   Professor Mark Miodownik, University College London.  https://mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/people/profile/professor-mark-miodownik/   https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=MMIOD11   http://www.markmiodownik.net/   The BBC Radio 4 series we mentioned is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000vgh9/episodes/player   Mark is @markmiodownik on twitter There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Nov 08, 2021 53 min

Talking TESLA with Alex Voigt

In this episode Robert and Alex discuss Roberts recent trip to Spain and the ease of charging compared to a few years ago, Alex's recent trip to the enormous Berlin Gigafactory, the planned expansion of the factory and the German automotive industry's feelings towards Tesla. We also hear Alex's opinion on small E.V. startups and the uphill battle they will face against large existing companies and much more.

Nov 01, 2021 75 min

The future of hydrogen and electric commercial vehicles

In this episode Robert talks to Lars Stenqvist the Executive Vice President at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. Among other topics they discuss the pros and cons for electric or hydrogen trucks, The charging infrastructure for electric trucks and Autonomous driving for commercial vehicles.

Nov 01, 2021 48 min

Electric Motors, What's Actually Inside Them?

In this episode Robert and James discuss all things to do with Electric Motors, what's inside them, common misunderstandings and overall sustainability. James is CEO and founder of Advanced Electrical Machines, a North East based company which develop sustainable electric drivetrains for commercial electric vehicles and also aerospace applications.

Oct 18, 2021 57 min

Future Energy Musings with Jan Rosenow

In this episode Robert talks to Jan Rosenow, Director, European Programmes at Regulatory Assistance Project. They muse about future battery tech, renewables and how they are being built into the every day of energy as well as other things   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Oct 04, 2021 50 min

Insane Gas Prices, Toyota lagging behind and congestion woes

In this episode Robert goes solo, and talks about his astonishment with gas prices and limited availability across the UK. How Toyota, once a shining becon within the EV space, is now struggling, but can they catchup and Robert cannot do traffic anymore, EV's or not.    There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Sep 27, 2021 41 min

CCS and blue hydrogen with Ketan Joshi

In this episode Robert and Ketan talk about Diesel shaming, blue Hydrogen, CCS and extinction rebellion.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Sep 13, 2021 62 min

The speed of the "eco-shift" in corporate mentality

In this episode Robert talks to Business Greens James Murray, about the scale of corporate change in eco-credentials and how enormous it now is.   Sign up for James's Net Zero Festival:  https://netzerofestival.com/netzerofestival2021/en/page/home   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Sep 01, 2021 50 min

Hydrogen is(n't) the future with Adam Vaughan

In this episode Robert talks to Adam Vaughan, Chief reporter for  @newscientist   They talk about carbon capture storage devices, how hydrogen could be used in the future. Current and potential energy distribution networks and techniques and will humans last the next 100 years on earth?   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Aug 23, 2021 58 min

Electric vehicles - Adaption and adoption from OEM's to the public

In this episode Robert talks to Mike Potter, CEO of DriveElectric.  They talk about vehicle to grid, how EV's are being adopted fast, how to adapt your circumstances to get the best out of the experience and lots, lots more.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Aug 16, 2021 62 min

The built environment and a suitable future with Maria Smith

In this episode Helen talks with Maria Smith architect, engineer and director of sustainability and physics at Buro Happold. They discuss the built environment and suitable options for the future, The carbon emissions of creating and installing building materials and how we can reduce them, the technology that can be used in the building industry to reduce carbon output and much more.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Aug 09, 2021 54 min

Worldly musings with the two old gits

In this episode of two old gits. Robert talks about the war, Roger talks about milk, Robert talks about Tesla's charging network and Roger gets all emotional and sweary.   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Aug 02, 2021 69 min

The problem with EV charging

Edmund King heads up public affairs and communications at the AA and frequently appears as a transport commentator on radio and television. Robert and Edmund talk about a range of EV car related subjects including charging networks and infrastructure, the practicalities of not being able to charge at home, vehicle to grid and the growing need for simplified information for first time EV buyers   There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jul 26, 2021 58 min

The Urban transportation transformation

In this episode Robert talks to Micheal Liebreich, a global leader in clean energy, transportation and sustainable development. Robert chats about Michael's own podcast  'Cleaning Ip' and his upcoming guests, UK legacy engineering and the urban transportation transformation.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jul 19, 2021 62 min

KIA - Planning for the future of motoring

In this episode Robert talks to David Hilbert about how KIA intend on making serious moves in the EV game. From their bespoke architecture to their unique design language, David explains all.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jul 12, 2021 50 min

Tesla Mega Batteries, stupid Tweets and concrete batteries?

In this episode Robert is cooped up in his home studio and reflects on the latest news from: Tesla Mega Batteries in Australia, Gridserve expansion and how they are going to Tesla the heck out of the UK. Whydrogen to Hydrogen, Nissan troubles to concrete batteries     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jul 05, 2021 40 min

The policies of change, with Robert Gross

Helen Talks to Robert Gross a professor of energy, technology & policy at Imperial College, London and director of the UK Energy Research Centre. They discuss the recent G7 Summit and future significant environment plans, the importance of phasing out coal and the alternatives for country's that burn the most coal and the main policies that would make a big change to energy tradition and how quickly that change could be made There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.     Professor of energy, energy podcast, G7 Summit, coal, Elon Musk, Volkswagen, Mercedes, solar, oil refineries, Robert Llewellyn, community energy, transport, shared, Mass transit, children , energy uk, environment, generators, remote workplaces, off-shore power, roundup, LinkedIn, induction charging, evs, Electric, London, ev infrastructure, overnight charging, urban areas, uk, Europe, usa, 

Jun 28, 2021 54 min

Solar and Wind Energy in Australia

Energy transition specialist, Simon Holmes a Court drops by the podcast this week for some fascinating Australia based chat. Simon discusses his own work particularly in the solar and wind farm arena. Robert and Simon also chat Solar panel placement, lithium being mined in Austrailia and can Austrailia stop ever stop exporting coal?     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jun 21, 2021 62 min

Talking Extreme-E FULL INTERVIEW with Nico Rosberg

Robert talks to former Formula One racing driver Nico Rosberg about his interest in sustainable technology's as well as Extreme E, Eco ships and Flying taxis as well as a small ramble about Youtube and content creation.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jun 14, 2021 42 min

Hybrid, Hydrogen, Hype and other distraction techniques with Alex Voigt

Alex Voigt drops back into the podcast for a second instalment of great conversation. This week's topics include Tesla, Elon Musk, VW, The german government, autonomous cars, broadband in rural Germany, the dangers of hydrogen fuel and much more.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jun 07, 2021 71 min

The RISE of MyEnergi

We first met Jordan and Lee the founders of MyEnergi 4 years ago and now they have exploded into a European force. Listen/watch how Jordan has guided the business into becoming one of the biggest smart chargers in the business.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

Jun 01, 2021 55 min

Using AI to manipulate music from the past with LJ Rich

LJ Rich is a presenter and musician amongst a host of other things. This week Robert and LJ dot around and discuss a whole spectrum of interesting topics, including bias in software development, AI in music production, autonomous vehicles, chemotherapy sessions in lockdown, free food on cruise ships, digital music manipulation, the International Space Station and LJ even plays a Fully Charged song she wrote specifically for Robert!     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

May 24, 2021 68 min

Connecting consumers with the local solar farms in the USA with Solar Simplified

Helen interviews Aviv Shalgi, interviews Solar Simplified, Chicago based Aviv came up with the concept for Solar simplified whilst in lockdown by connecting consumers with the local solar farms in the USA. These are offsite solar farms, so there is no installation of panels on your property. Solar Simplified works directly with the suppliers in the states that have been through deregulation (which is the majority) to facilitate discounts for the end user to shave money off the monthly bill.     There are four reasons to go to  www.fullycharged.show.  Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them out on our fabulous A-Z guide. Merchandise - We have a brand new selection of sustainable merch on there to. And don't worry all sales profits go straight back into making the show better. Lastly, Patreon - a huge thank you to all our Patreon supporters, without your help we simply wouldn't be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. So if you would like to support us, Patreon might be a good fit. But as always no pressure to do so.    So if you have been, thank you for listening.

May 17, 2021 46 min