Everything Electric Podcast

Everything Electric Podcast

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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)

How can we decarbonise our world?

Helen talks to Bianca Nogrady a science journalist and author about her new book Climate Change: How We Can Get to Carbon Zero. They also discuss decarbonisation, decentralised power systems, Australia's climate crisis and the global energy demand. They also talk about how companies can reduce the carbon footprint of their products. 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 10, 2021 55 min

Impartial advice about switching to electric driving

Octopus Electric Vehicles offer impartial advice about switching to electric driving. Fiona and Robert go on an idyllic countryside walk to chat through everything regarding sustainable energy and hopefully create some Kodak moments along the way.   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 04, 2021 37 min

Extracting Lithium without mining

Robert and Teague talk about efficiency, new energy methods and how the technology  moves at such a high pace.   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.  

Apr 26, 2021 47 min

Charging Infrastructure with Tom Callow from BP Pulse

Charging Infrastructure with Tom Callow from BP Pulse   Desc: BP Pulse is one of the largest electric vehicle charging companies in the UK. Tom talks us through all things EV, from ultra-fast charging hubs, consumer awareness, infrastructure, batteries and what the next generation technologies may bring. 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.

Apr 19, 2021 73 min

Adventures with Sacha Dench - 'the human swan'

Robert has a chat with Sacha Dench, about her extraordinary journeys and upcoming EV adventure with birds as they migrate.   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.  

Apr 12, 2021 79 min

Why are electric vehicles still more expensive than their combustion counterparts with Robert Llewellyn and Alex Voigt

Robert talks to Alex Voigt, a sometimes controversial German engineer and big admirer of the impact Tesla have had, particularly on the German automotive industry.   Alex has been a big supporter of sustainable low and zero carbon technology for 40 years.   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.

Apr 06, 2021 74 min

Solar Space. Out of this world, or a realistic option?

Helen speaks to Ian Cash the Chief Engineer of IECL about the prospect of space based solar power. How can it be done, is it viable?   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.

Mar 29, 2021 67 min

Formula-E and its progression with Mark Preston Team Principal, DS TECHEETAH Formula-E Team

Robert interviews Mark Preston the Team Principal at Team DS. They discuss its origins and how Mark got involved early on. They also discuss how some of the technology comes to the consumer market from these vehicles.   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.

Mar 22, 2021 62 min

Robert and Roger - Two old g*ts. History and Future

Robert has a catchup with Roger Atkins about how the history or electric vehicles is coming back around in the future.    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.

Mar 15, 2021 79 min

Electrek Podcast on Fully Charged+

Robert, Fred and Seth talk about the latest stories from Tesla's Texas investment to the 2021 Bolt to the excitement over the Hyundai Ioniq 5   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.

Mar 08, 2021 62 min

100% renewable energy? Can it REALLY ever be our reality.

Robert talks with Mark Z. Jacobson all about the impact a 100% renewable world would bring. Is this really viable, if so, how will we adjust to it?   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.

Mar 01, 2021 56 min

Flipping oil to electric. Globalism and Green Politics with Mats Larsson

Robert talks with Swedish author Mats Larsson about the power consumption we use and how we use it in these Covid-19 times. How can oil power be replaced by electricity, is it viable, reasonable and inevitable?   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.

Feb 22, 2021 57 min

Passion and Academic Views of everything from oil refineries to veganism with Auke Hoestra

Robert talks with Dutch academic Auke Hoestra about most things - from Oil production to veganism. Robert tends to talk about things in a passionate way and Auke will always see things from a different angle.   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.

Feb 15, 2021 57 min

'Agile tariffs' what's it all about? With Zoisa Walton from Octopus Energy.

Robert talks with Zoisa Walton the CEO for Business from Octopus Energy all about their agile tariff. How individuals and communities can benefit and how the more energy conscious individuals and businesses can benefit more-so.   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.

Feb 08, 2021 60 min

The benefits of community energy & shared transport with Green Party co-leader Siân Berry

Robert talks to the co-leader of the Green Party, Siân Berry about the benefits of community energy & shared transport across the England and Wales.   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.

Feb 01, 2021 67 min

What the FUD? Emma Pinchbeck CEO of Energy UK discusses the fear, uncertainty and doubt 'new' energy has brought with it

Robert and Emma discuss all the FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) about 'new' energy, sustainability and the role  we can pay helping the planet and our children.   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.

Jan 25, 2021 92 min

Autonomous cars - a social, ethical, political nightmare? Helen Czerski speaks with Jack Stilgoe

In this episode Helen Czerski talks to Jack Stilgoe, Associate professor in Science and Technology Studies at University College London, about automotive automation. Yes, it's an exciting technology that will hopefully benefit everyone, but before we get to that point, it has many, many barriers to overcome. Helen talks to Jack about the politics behind it, the ethical nature of if something goes wrong and how this affects us, as a society. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show. 1. Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. Please take a look at our main channel. It's much more fancy: https://www.youtube.com/user/fullycha... ----- And if you don't like it, you definitely won't enjoy our fancy website: https://fullycharged.show/

Jan 18, 2021 48 min

Getting rid of diesel generators at remote sites, workplaces, festivals and events with Peter Paul van Voorst

SKOON are a very smart company indeed. They have seen that events, workplaces, remote workplaces seem to be running on dirty diesel generators Peter Paul van Voorst, founder of SKOON talks to Robert about when they first met and how they intend to change the world, bit-by-bit.   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.

Jan 11, 2021 65 min

2020 EV Roundup and what to expect in 2021

Jan 04, 2021 89 min

How London plans to electrify its streets, with Michael Hurwitz

Robert talks to Michael Hurwitz, Director of Transport Innovation, Transport for London. They discuss how London intends to electrify the streets in readiness for the impending EV surge from overnight infrastructure to bus depots to electric bike lanes. Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form.   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 too. 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 the 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.

Dec 21, 2020 68 min

How ARRIVAL plan to revolutionise trucks and buses

In this podcast, Robert talks to Avinash Rugoobur, President of ARRIVAL and Tom Elvidge CEO of ARRIVAL all about how ARRIVAL will work in the public sphere in the future.  They talk about the halo effect with electric vehicles and how obtainable their structure is from micro-factories to production to software integration.   Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form.   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.

Dec 14, 2020 56 min

How the skateboard platform is evolving with REE Automotive

In this podcast, Robert talks to Daniel Barel, Co-founder & CEO of REE. This podcast goes into the complexities and simplicity of what REE are offering OEMs which are perfectly designed for electric vehicles. With their unique 'in wheel' design Daniel explains to Robert how simple, responsive and powerful their system can offer. Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show. 1. Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. Please take a look at our main channel. It's much more fancy: https://www.youtube.com/user/fullychargedshow ----- And if you don't like it, you definitely won't enjoy our fancy website: https://fullycharged.show/

Dec 07, 2020 48 min

Electrifying the BIG stuff with Zenobe Energy co-founder Steven Meersman

In this podcast, Robert talks to Steven Meersman Founder & Director Zenobe Energy. Zenobe Energy is an owner-operator of c. 75MW of grid-scale batteries in the UK. In addition they provide e-mobility as a service to heavy duty fleet operators like buses. They currently have c. 100 electric buses in the UK that we charge and maintain under their fully funded managed service solution. They bring down total cost of ownership by closing the loop and re-using old EV batteries in 2nd life stationary applications. They believe sustainable solutions should be both ecologically and financially sustainable.   Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form.   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 30, 2020 45 min

Dale Vince, is he the ultimate Bond villain? Featuring Sky Diamond

Interview starts at 7:02 In this podcast, Robert talks to Dale Vince, UK millionaire Dale Vince says lab-grown gems will be 'world's first zero-impact' diamonds. This podcast is all about the science behind it, how he plans to scale up this newest operation, the Electric Highway upgrade and a Willy Wonka treasure hunt in his new book.  Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form.   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 23, 2020 54 min

The future of energy over the next 300 years with Cory Doctorow

In this podcast, Robert talks to Cory Doctorow, a Canadian-British blogger, journalist, and science fiction author who served as co-editor of the blog Boing Boing. He is an activist in favour of liberalising copyright laws and a proponent of the Creative Commons organization, using some of their licences for his books. This podcast is all about science fiction, the future of energy over the next 300 years, climate change, data security and future transport systems, smart meters and energy ownership   Don't forget, leave us a 5* rating and review on your favourite podcast player as it helps us get discovered and increases our reach to spread the sustainability message. And finally don't forget to subscribe to our two YouTube channels, which includes Fully Charged Plus which has these talks in video form.   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 16, 2020 53 min