The Fully Charged Podcast

Welcome to the Fully Charged Show Podcast.   On this episode of the podcast Robert is hosting his first solo episode, as at the time of recording Jonny was in Geneva and then quickly headed off to Silverstone to film a very interesting Aston Martin. Robert has learnt a few more things about the Honda factory plant closure in Swindon. The Tesla Model 3 price and package changes and how it might affect the EU and UK markets. Car sharing and how this affects families. Robert learns more about The Osbourne effect and how the phenomenon affects the biggest industry in the world, the car industry.   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

Giles Parkinson has a long career in financial journalism behind him, but fascinated with the rapidly emerging renewable energy industry and disillusioned with conventional journalism he made the jump a few years back and started 'Reneweconomy' which is na regularly updated news page focussed on the economics of renewable energy. It's something we refer to regularly so when I got the chance to visit Giles in Australia, I took the Fully Charged Show Podcast studio with me. Check out Giles's blog: https://reneweconomy.com.au 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

Robert appears to be hunted by B-list celebrities whilst he is in Australia. Toyota is making Robert fume with their new advertising campaign. Robert and Jonny chat about Amazons investment in Rivian, what is the angle of their investment? Has Brexit affected Honda’s decision to leave the UK? Shell Oil seems to be on a buying binge to reduce their carbon footprint. Robert is on mullet-watch. Jonny was at the London Classic Car Show where lots of electric conversions are apparent, so Robert and Jonny reminisce about their first cars. Jaguar release some sales figures of the iPace - hint, they are going well! France and Germany invest €700,000 into making batteries in Europe. Robert is excited as he is expecting his Tesla Model 3 might turn up in the Summer.   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/Podcast App: 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

In this episode Robert interviews Ketan Joshi. Ketan did a science degree at Sydney University, and since he was a teenager he loved science, technology, philosophy and psychology. He has vast experience in the renewable energy industry. In this interview Joshi talks about the state of renewable energy in Australia and how is has improved over the years. Find Ketan on Twitter @KetanJ0

In this episode Robert and Jonny discuss the VW I.D CROZZ announcement, and how these types of vehicles can make the EV movement standard. They discuss Vehicle to Grid and Robert learns the different tiers of V2G systems. The future of Chademo chargers? iPhone battery issues, Robert and Jonny have a solution. Fastned had a safety issue in the USA. They also discuss the the EV Ford F150, the most popular truck in the US. Chevrolet are after Jonny’s world record hot rod record with the new Chevrolet Camaro e-COPO https://insideevs.com/camaro-ecopo-electric-crate-motor-video/ If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk

Podcast Alert! Ep 3: Reluctant EV Salespeople, Toyota Battery Deal, Super Fast Rapid Chargers & UK Scraps New Nuclear Plant.   In this episode Robert and Jonny discuss the issues that people are having with purchasing EV’s across the world, from Robert’s very own Sister, to dealerships across the USA. Things must, and will no doubt change.    Toyota’s new battery deal is the key to getting Jonny his EV MX5.    Robert learns about a new super-duper rapid, ultra fast charging platform and technology. The specs seem too good to be true, as they?   And finally the latest UK nuclear power station is under threat due to, guess what, renewables. So are renewables becoming the go-to energy source.   If you want to contact us podcast@fullychargedshow.co.uk    

Fluoride-Ion batteries, Honda, are they telling FIBs? https://driving.ca/honda/auto-news/news/honda-and-nasa-pioneer-batteries-with-ten-times-energy-density-of-lithium Honda’s announced it’s just completed development of a new type of high-density batteries that use a fluoride ion instead of a traditional lithium ion, resulting in almost 10 times more energy retention.   World’s Largest Offshore Wind Turbine Prototype To Be Installed In Rotterdam - Renewable Energy World The turbine is designed to capture offshore wind and turn it into electricity, however, the Haliade-X 12 MW prototype will be installed onshore to facilitate access for testing. During the initial period of operations, it will allow GE to collect data needed to obtain a Type Certificate, a key step in commercializing the product in 2021, said the company. https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2019/01/worlds-largest-offshore-wind-turbine-prototype-to-be-installed-in-rotterdam.html Tesco rooftop solar Tesco is planning a major rollout of solar on the roofs of its stores in the UK, Solar Power Portal can reveal. Alongside its in-house market research team, SPP has identified at least five planning applications to install solar on the roofs of Tesco superstores in Nottingham, Lewisham, Sheerness, Martlesham and Yeovil, indicating that the rollout is countrywide and not consigned to any specific geography. No specific details such as system size or component suppliers have yet been identified, but Tesco is partnering with developer Push Energy and financier Macquarie for the programme. https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/news/exclusive_tesco_plotting_uk_superstore_solar_rollout_programme Rolls Royce plane Inside a bustling hangar bay at the far end of Gloucestershire airport in South West England, a team of British engineers, designers, and data specialists recruited from across Rolls-Royce and beyond have set out to make history. They’re building a high-performance electric aeroplane unlike anything the world has ever seen. Scheduled to take to the skies over Great Britain in 2020, the aircraft will reach a speed of 300 mph – and quite likely more – making it the fastest all-electric plane in history. https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/our-stories/innovation/2018/introducing-accel.aspx To consider becoming a Patron from only $2 per month please follow this link:  https://www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow  

Robert and Jonny talk about the numbers of EV companies that have launched in China since 2013, how a cold war CIA secret ship inspired deep sea mining. Panasonic, who make Tesla’s batteries, are expanding big time in China. Audi E-Tron charging at 150 kw. Fastned release figures. Delphi Tech self aware car software. Hyundai ELEVATE concept walking car. Lots of home help robots (samsung etc) for an ageing population. Cost of license plate for ICE car in Shanghai $14,000.00 Cost of license plate for EV car in Shanghai  $0.00 Number of EV companies that have launched in China since 2013 - 487  Source: Bloomberg https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612566/why-chinas-electric-car-industry-is-leaving-detroit-japan-and-germany-in-the-dust/ How a cold war CIA secret ship inspired deep sea mining. Howard Hughes secret mission to retrieve a Soviet submarine that had sunk in the Pacific. Now deep-sea mining for copper is about to start https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/deep_sea_mining   Panasonic battery cell production    Panasonic, who make Tesla’s batteries, are expanding big time in China Beijing’s loosening restrictions prompt foreign players to ride the wave of new-energy vehicles.  Increasing output (currently 5 gigawatt hours) by 80% in next 2 years. https://www.electrive.com/2018/12/20/panasonic-to-raise-battery-cell-production-in-china-by-80/ Audi E-Tron charging at 150 kw. Fastned release figures https://support.fastned.nl/hc/en-gb/articles/360000815988-Charging-with-an-Audi-e-tron-Quattro  Lots of home help robots (samsung etc) for an ageing population. Bosch autonomous car https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/autonomous-car/bosch-reveals-self-driving-shuttle-concept-ahead-ces-debut Hyundai ELEVATE concept walking car http://www.newspress.co.uk/public/ViewPressRelease.aspx?pr=81741&pr_ref=43474 Harley Davidson LIVEWIRE electric motorbike https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ces-2019-harley-davidson-livewire-price-pre-order/ Delphi Tech self aware car software https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/self-aware-car-launched-ces-2019/ Nissan Invisible to Visible https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-ces/nissan-develops-tech-help-drivers-see-around-corners https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-ces/automotive-parts-firm-unveils-%C2%A36600-electric-city-car-concept £6500 new ev from French parts supplier Valeo https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-ces/automotive-parts-firm-unveils-%C2%A36600-electric-city-car-concept