The Fully Charged Podcast

In this week’s episode Robert talks to Vince Beiser about his latest book “Power Metal: The Race for Resources Shaping Our Future” which gives us an insight into the global competition for essential minerals, like lithium, cobalt and copper, needed for technologies like renewable energy and the internet. We hear about the challenges of sourcing and recycling these metals, as well as the consequences of our dependence on them. @fullychargedshow @everythingelectricshow   This podcast was brought to you by OVO's Charge Anywhere. Power your next journey with peace of mind by downloading the OVO Charge app today: https://bit.ly/charge_anywhere   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   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   Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC  - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025    

Elliot Richards, an expert on the Chinese automotive industry, shares captivating insights on the evolving landscape of electric vehicles. He discusses the rise of BYD and its transformation from a small player to a market leader amid competitive pricing and tariffs. The conversation also touches on Tesla's unique positioning in China and the shifting consumer preferences towards local brands. Elliot provides a glimpse into China’s ambitious Made in China 2025 strategy, while exploring the future of autonomous vehicles and their impact on the transportation workforce.

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn chats with Tom Heap about his brand new book, Land Smart. As demands for food, renewable energy, carbon storage, and housing grow, we’re running out of land to meet them all and having to ask how we strike the right balance. Tom, known for his work on Countryfile, Rare Earth, and The Climate Show, shares insights from his tour across the UK, where he’s met with farmers, scientists, and conservationists who are pioneering smart land solutions that support both humanity and nature. Listen for an exploration of how we can create a future where land serves multiple purposes without compromising our planet’s health.  https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/land-smart/   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric AUSTRALIA NSW - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric LONDON (UK) - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert welcomes Dr. Cathy Rogers, a co-creator of Scrapheap Challenge and author of the new book, Future Vision: Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow. This beautifully illustrated book takes children on a journey to the year 2070, envisioning a world transformed for the better by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives. From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and space exploration, readers are encouraged to imagine the exciting possibilities that await. The book aims to inspire children to dream of a brighter future they can help create whilst helping grownups to do away with the often doom and gloom manner in which we talk about the future. Join these two friends for a wonderful meander through the story behind Scrapheap, the Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, AI, imagination, Cathy's book and how to be excited about the future. Enjoy!   Check out Cathy's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/future-vision/madeleine-rogers/dr-cathy-rogers/9781787081505   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our YouTube channels:  https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow  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 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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025

Greg Jackson, Founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, discusses the rapid growth of his company and its pivotal role in the green transition. He highlights electric vehicles as key players in reshaping public attitudes towards renewable energy. Their conversation also explores China’s fast-paced energy transformation, market inefficiencies, and the challenges fossil fuel companies face. Jackson advocates for innovations like micro-generation and vehicle-to-grid technology, emphasizing the need for regulatory changes to make sustainable energy accessible and affordable for all.

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company, shares his expertise on the evolving automotive landscape. He highlights Ford's advancements, like the F-150 Lightning, and discusses the rising influence of Chinese EV manufacturers such as BYD and Haval. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities traditional automakers face as they adapt to rapid market changes. Farley delves into the importance of hybrid technology and the emotional connection consumers have with vehicles, setting the stage for a revolutionary future in transportation.

In this week's podcast Robert talks to Chaitanya Kanuri from WRI India about India's transition to electrification! From EV adoption to the charging infrastructure and how India is now the biggest electric 3-wheeler market in the world!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow 

In this episode, Imogen Bhogal is joined in Robert's studio by Fully Charged Show CEO Dan Caesar to delve into the mechanics of how the Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show works, what's next and the rollercoaster of covering the electric vehicle and clean energy industry. Enjoy this very candid peak behind the curtain!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  00:00 Introduction 01:48 Dan, Imogen & EVs! 07:11 Misinformation... 11:43 Electric Vehicles UK 21:07 Show me the money... 29:36 Partnerships and editorial content 37:30 Everything Electric SOUTH 43:37 Weird Fully Charged Family 46:11 What's next?! 48:48 Concluding thoughts   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed 

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen is joined by Simon Davis, CEO and Co-founder of OX Delivers. This UK-based electric vehicle company is creating flat-pack electric trucks specifically designed for East Africa. Beyond building a sturdy and durable electric van, OX is revolutionizing the business model. They're operating as a vehicle-as-a-service platform for farmers in Rwanda, essentially an 'Uber for potatoes.' OX Delivers is not only providing essential logistics services at a fraction of the cost of local alternatives but also empowering their customers with greater resilience and profitability. Enjoy! https://www.oxdelivers.com/ Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric  expo:https://everythingelectric.show Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow 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 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025  Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed 

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Imogen is joined by Dr. Gavin White, CEO and Co-founder of About:Energy. The company, a spinout from Imperial College London and the University of Birmingham, is building "digital twins" to model and measure battery characteristics to enable industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy and aerospace to build more efficient battery systems, faster. The team have recently partnered with McMurtry Automotive to enhance battery technology of the Spéirling PURE by testing and modelling of the ultra-high-power Molicel P50B lithium-ion battery cell to further enhance their battery pack.  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow For more information check out: https://www.aboutenergy.io/voltt Fully Charged Show Episode on AI and Car Design: https://youtu.be/cYTmfJrYvBo?si=dI4hCsRqZbggdnHE   00:00 Introduction  01:23 Hello DR Gavin!  02:20 What is About:Energy?  05:39 A battery is a sponge?!  07:42 Why bother?  09:54 What are you modelling?  10:52 The UK's relationship with batteries  14:15 Engineers vs Chemists!  18:01 What is battery degradation?  20:29 More batteries, faster!  24:01 What to do with a digital twin?!  27:46 McMurtry - £1 million track car!  30:14 Startups vs big car companies?  32:24 Best new battery chemistries?  36:00 Next generation  38:35 Build your own battery?!  40:44 One wish?  41:54 Concluding thoughts     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   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   Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show    Everything Electric (UK) SOUTH - Farnborough International - 11th, 12th & 13th October 2024 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025  Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed