The Fully Charged Podcast

In this podcast, the hosts discuss a range of interesting topics including affordable electric cars, the growth of charging stations, space-based solar power, Toyota's plan to mass produce solid state batteries, and a dystopic book about climate change. They also share personal experiences such as visiting the Tesla service center and going on a whale-watching tour.

Ed Conway, author of 'Material World', examines 6 key materials (sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium) that have shaped and continue to shape our world. They discuss the impact of these materials on our daily lives, challenges of achieving net zero emissions, vulnerability of oil and gas terminals in the Middle East, advancements in multi megawatt hour storage and electric vehicles, the transformation of Yumikor and the potential role of controversial companies in sustainability, and the challenge of transitioning to a net-zero economy.

Professor of Climate Science Ed Hawkins discusses the decarbonization problem and what we can do to slow rising temperatures. They explore factors affecting the Earth's climate and analyze ice cores to understand past change. The importance of language and decline in insect population are also discussed, along with the importance of fairness and clear communication in addressing climate change.

This week Robert is joined by Dimitris Psillakis, President & CEO of Mercedes Benz North America. Sharing his insights into how Mercedes Benz, the world’s first car manufacturer, are tackling the transition away from ICE vehicle manufacturing to electrification of their entire product range, Dimitris gives us a unique view into a leading brand at the forefront of this technological change.  Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers!  Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Fully Charged Show: 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 Visit our next event, Fully Charged LIVE Europe in Amsterdam: https://fullycharged.live/ Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullychargedshow #electrification #fullychargedpodcast #fullychargedshow #mercedesbenzusa #mercedesbenz

This week, Robert covers various interesting stories, including the affordability of electric heat pumps, debunking misconceptions about them. He also discusses the efforts of the UK gas heating industry to hinder progress towards low carbon heating. Other topics include the decreasing prices of batteries for electric vehicles and the advancements in electric flight for short-haul flights.

Tom Jensen, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of FREYR Battery, discusses Norway's Arctic Circle as the perfect location for battery production. They also explore challenges in attracting skilled staff, the benefits of semi-solid batteries, and the impact of the Internal Revenue Act on the energy transition.

Helen Czerski, British physicist, oceanographer, and presenter for the Fully Charged Show, discusses her new book 'The Blue Machine' which explores the significance of the ocean, the impact of climate change on the poles, the importance of decarbonizing, the alarming increase in sea temperature, diving in the London Aquarium, the bioluminescent communication of the Humboldt squid, and the environmental impact and accountability of deep sea mining.

Belinda Gilbey and Aaron Graben discuss retrofitting buildings with heat pumps and energy-efficient technology, particularly in Toronto's cold climate. They explore the success of heat pumps in colder climates and installation challenges in large buildings. The speakers emphasize the advantages of retrofitting buildings with heat pumps, including reducing CO2 emissions and electrical capacity load. They also delve into the perspectives and motivations of different stakeholders involved in retrofitting and decarbonization, as well as the significance of water conservation in high-rise buildings.

Renowned journalist Emily Pontecorvo discusses future hydrogen use, carbon capture, MIT, oil refineries, home electrification, and US state policy with Robert. They explore hydrogen's role in the energy transition, challenges of clean hydrogen production, significance in decarbonization, geological differences between UK and US, growing popularity of heat pumps, and promoting clean energy transition.

Chris O'Riley, CEO of BC Hydro, discusses clean energy initiatives, forest fires, heat pumps for home heating, and challenges of electrification. The podcast also addresses the urgency of taking action against climate change and the difficulties of providing clean energy to islands.