

Everything Electric Podcast
The Fully Charged Show
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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 11, 2019 • 34min
Robert is Solo - Honda closure details leak, Tesla Model 3 Price, Car Sharing and The Osbourne Effect
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

Mar 4, 2019 • 39min
Ep 7: Robert Interviews... Giles Parkinson
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

Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 5min
Ep 6: Jonny hasn't been sacked, Toyota's "Self-Charging Hybrid" Advert, Amazon invest in Rivian, Honda UK factory closure in Swindon, Jaguar iPace Sales, Robert's Tesla Model 3 order
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


