Everything Electric Podcast

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