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May 20, 2019 • 51min

Jonny's impression of the Aston Martin Rapide E, Robert's impression of the Mercedes EQC, Driverless EV trucks in Sweden and HUGE battery news

Jonny gives his impression of the Aston Martin Rapide E, Robert talks to Jonny about his first impression of the Mercedes EQC, Driverless trucks are allowed in Sweden, Renault are looking BIG into electric vans and Robert discusses Australia’s newest and BIGGEST battery technology.   Advertisers: Oscar & Hamish https://oscarandhamish.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v7mBRC1ARIsAAiw34-tk9NXXpDcBxG0ofsDDJca7Q9waoMUIe2LY4vvsIQ_f0m2Axua_fkaAnb4EALw_wcB Use “FullyCharged” to save 10%.   Links: Driverless truck on Swedens roads https://www.reuters.com/article/us-einride-autonomous-sweden/driverless-electric-truck-starts-deliveries-on-swedish-public-road-idUSKCN1SL0NC?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter Worlds biggest battery https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/04/the-world-s-largest-virtual-battery-plant-is-now-operating-in-the-arabian-desert   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us and maybe become a sponsor of the podcast get in touch, podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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May 13, 2019 • 31min

Robert interviews Sandra Roling, Head of EV100 Group. Rant of the Week, VW ID3 order numbers revealed, Rapid charging growth is crazy, the size of BYD, Robert gives a sneak peak of the Fully Charged Show Live details.

  Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast.   Robert interviews Sandra Roling. Head of EV100 Group. The Climate Group's corporate leadership initiative on electric mobility. Also, Robert talks about VW ID3’s pre-order numbers, are they good are they bad? China is absolutely dominating the rapid-charging infrastructure in the world. Robert realised how large BYD is - clue, it’s a lot bigger than he thought. An inaccurate article by Autocar   BYD   https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-04-16/the-world-s-biggest-electric-vehicle-company-looks-nothing-like-tesla   Allegro’s got Vroom   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLyACJfMMuk   VW ID3 pre orders   https://electrek.co/2019/05/09/vw-10000-preorders-id3/   Autocar FUD   https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/analysis-just-how-green-are-electric-vehicles   Renewably powered Gigafactory   https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/27/tesla-gigafactory-to-be-powered-100-by-tesla-solar-by-end-of-2019/   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us and maybe become a sponsor of the podcast get in touch, podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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May 6, 2019 • 1h 8min

Model 3 Launches in the UK, Going off-grid, Fully Charged LIVE 2019 update, Jonny has a plan about Robert's old Leaf, e208 orders are open, EV Wacky Races and more...

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast. Robert’s apologies of the week, Model 3 Performance thoughts, Robert is planning an ‘off the grid’ experience with his home. Fully Charged LIVE 2019 is HUGE and a logistical nightmare, Jonny has an idea about Robert’s old Nissan Leaf. Order books are open for the Peugeot e208. EV Wacky Races? EV Car prices, will the skateboard designs make EV’s more acceptable but boring?  Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019 Aviva Solar Power https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/aviva_embraces_solar_carports_with_608kw_system_at_norwich_office Christiana’s Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/outrage-and-optimism/id1459416461# A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.  If you want to contact us and maybe become a sponsor of the podcast get in touch, podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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Apr 29, 2019 • 59min

Bobby's Made a Boo-Boo, Aston Martin Rapide E, Emma Thompson's Gaff, New York Motor Show Roundup, Battery Breakthroughs and Fully Gardening!

  Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast.   Bobby’s made a boo-boo! Was Emma Thompson’s Climate Rebellion appearance a mistake? New York Motor show round up. Rivian has more investors. Sono Motors takers over the old Saab factory. Toyota now has over 50% Hybrid sales in their global market.  Aston Martin Rapide E reveal, Jonny talks about his plans to see it and experience it. Battery breakthroughs are finally coming to the open markets - will it make EV’s and sustainable living more attainable. Tesla fire. And finally Fully Gardening….   Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us and maybe become a sponsor of the podcast get in touch, podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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Apr 23, 2019 • 1h 22min

Shanghai Motor Show Roundup

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast. We have a new very special intro, Jonny gives his overview of the Shanghai Motorshow, is the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 simply software downgraded in Premium. How does a fully automated transport future make us feel. Toyotas full EV - makes us fume!!! The ORA-R1 is a sexy car, and it reminds us of something else. We work out why LOTS of EVs are being announced in 2020/2021 - it’s all about regulations and emissions. EDF French nuclear power plant is over budget by 10 years late, why? What can the alternative be?  Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019 A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.  If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use. Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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Apr 15, 2019 • 1h 8min

A Netflix for EV car rentals, E Soul/Soul EV test drive thoughts, VW ID Roomzz SUV concept, Smart Cars have been bought by Geely, bendy buses, Ford Transit EV & LDV EV Vans.

 Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast.   A Netflix for EV car rentals, E Soul/Soul EV test drive thoughts, VW ID Roomzz SUV concept, Smart Cars have been bought by Geely, bendy buses, Ford Transit EV & LDV EV Vans.   In this episode Jonny and Robert are back at it, not in a car this time, actually in their own homes, being harassed by cats. So as they kick back into the evening, they discuss the latest news, from a car rental service that is taking inspiration from Netflix. Jonny gives his impressions of the Kia E Soul. News about the VW ID Roomzz (too many ZZZ’s in the VW concept lineup (does it matter))? Smart, recently being partly bought out by Geely. The future of the infamous ‘bendy buses’ and lastly vans, lots of EV fans are a-coming.    Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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Apr 10, 2019 • 38min

Dyson’s fleet of cars, Toyota rant aftermath, London’s air quality, Ford’s disappointing EV event, Mercedes factory change, The Orkney’s have too much power, and what to expect in the next few months from Fully Charged.

Dyson’s fleet of electric cars, Robert gets a torrent of Tweets about his self-charging rant about Toyota, London’s air quality issues will EV taxi’s save the capital? Ford’s Amsterdam EV event reaction.   Mercedes factory is changing a huge factory from combustion engines to battery manufacturing, Tesla Gigafactory mystery? The windy Orkney islands have a new initiative, the Responsive Flexibility System. They have too much energy for the islands, how can they utilise it? And finally news about what to expect from us in the coming year!   Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4
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Apr 1, 2019 • 44min

RHD Tesla Model 3, Battery Prices, VW getting stroppy with German Lobbying Group. 

Robert and Jonny meet up in a car park(!) and discuss various things from the cost of battery mass manufacturing and how it has naturally declined. After Robert has driven the Tesla Model 3 through Norway, we get news that there is a right hand drive model in California, and finally VW are getting all hot under the collar about German lobbying groups.   Battery Prices: https://about.bnef.com/blog/behind-scenes-take-lithium-ion-battery-prices/?sf99676771=1 RHD Tesla Model 3: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-right-hand-drive-spotted-in-california/ VW Story: https://electrek.co/2019/03/18/vw-threatens-exit-automaker-lobbying-electric-vehicle-policies/   Don’t forget to get your tickets for Fully Charged Show LIVE 2019 https://www.fullychargedshow.co.uk/fully-charged-live-2019   A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links.   Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.    If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4  
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Mar 25, 2019 • 58min

Monica Araya talks with Robert at the Nordic EV Summit, Tesla Model 3 test drive, Norwegian 98% renewable power, London stinks!

Monica Araya talks with Robert at the Nordic EV Summit, Tesla Model 3 test drive, Norwegian 98% renewable power, London stinks, Monica Araya full interview. In this episode Robert is midway through his hosting duties of the Nordic EV summit where he caught an exclusive interview with his co-host Monica Araya.  As well as chatting about her homeland of Costa Rica, they also talk about the seamlessly endless contradictions with big ENERGY with investments and renewables.  Robert also goes on a rant about various things, including dirty, polluted and stinky London, he ponders why Norway has a 75% EV car adoption rate and he hasn’t killed or fired Jonny again. A quick thank you to all our Patroen supporters, without your help we simply wouldn’t be able to keep you informed with all our content we make. Thank you. If you too would like to support us and what we do, have a look at the show notes for all the necessary links. Don’t forget to subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, Acast, Pocket Cast or wherever you get your podcasts from.  If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk Here are the show links: ‘All Rhetoric and No Action’: Oil Giants Spent $1 Billion on Climate Lobbying and Ads Since Paris Pact, Says Report https://www.desmogblog.com/2019/03/22/paris-oil-exxon-chevron-bp-total-shell-billion-climate-lobbying-advertising-influencemap Top oil firms spending millions lobbying to block climate change policies, says report https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/mar/22/top-oil-firms-spending-millions-lobbying-to-block-climate-change-policies-says-report   Patreon Links: https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow   DON'T FORGET - Please subscribe to The Fully Charged Show Podcast on whatever format you use.   Most popular Podcast links: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast/id1449137711?mt=2 Google Play: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2Z1bGx5Y2hhcmdlZHNob3cubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y2gu0zZYruYTTqq3J4l7y?si=xkmJ_GVsQK6helTcUtJcaQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-fully-charged-show-podcast Pocket Casts https://pca.st/podcast/f4cb4da0-fc71-0136-324e-08b04944ede4  
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Mar 18, 2019 • 28min

Polestar 2, Ridiculously inaccurate BBC article, e-Bond, VW I.D. pre-orders, Dacia - the first genuinely affordable EV?

Robert is on a solo episode again, not on purpose, Jonny and Robert actually recorded an episode but alas there was a technical snaffoo, so our "Podcast Captain" Ben, ordered a new podcast. So Robert, talk about what Jonny and he spoke about in the first instance and Robert gets a little hot under the collar about a few particular stories.  Here are the links Robert and Jonny would like to be added for the show notes:   Polestar: https://www.electrive.com/2019/02/27/polestar-2-to-premiere-with-e39900-price-tag/ BBC Article, actual facts: https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/if-every-petrol-or-diesel-car-in-the-uk-was-replaced-with-an-electric-car-how-many-charging-points-would-we-need/ e-Bond: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/13/james-bond-to-drive-electric-aston-martin-in-new-movie VW ID pre-order: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/97043/new-vw-id-hatch-order-books-for-vw-electric-car-open-on-may-8-2019  

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