Everything Electric Podcast

The better-known concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI), which would provide everyone with a basic level of financial support has certainly got airtime over recent years, but a similar concept has caught the attention of us at Fully Charged and beyond. In Oakland, California a UBM trial has recently seen 500 residents given a prepaid card of $300 a month to spend on shared mobility services and p...

James Barclay was appointed team director for Jaguar's Formula E programme in November 2015 and he has been responsible for managing the exciting return to motorsport in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship for the British brand. Over the last six years, James has overseen the growth of Jaguar TCS Racing into a race-winning team, thanks to the team's first Formula E win at the Rome E-Prix in A...

Doron Myersdorf is CEO of StoreDot Ltd. is a battery developer and materials innovation leader, developing ground-breaking battery technologies based on the design and synthesis of both organic and inorganic compounds. Replacing known materials and technologies with enhanced electro-chemical properties, StoreDot's proprietary compounds, combined with nano-materials, are optimized for Extreme Fast...

Mobility Service is a Dutch-based EV lease company that aims to promote electric driving throughout Europe. As a very early adopter and at the helm of Mobility Service, Paul Harms has helped spread the use of EV's widely in Holland & across the continent. Robert and Paul discuss Fully Charged Live in Amsterdam in May, charging across Europe and Paul's EV journey.   There are four reasons to go to...

In this episode, Robert's all on his tod again in this episode but do not fear, that won't stop the chat. We hear about some exciting and baffling news from the cleantech sphere. Topics and news include an Ocean bladder battery, Electro magnetic cement,   BP's chargers, CCS con-job, YouTube's carbon footprint, The Dayak Spiritus and there might even be a micro-rant or two about the fossil fuel ind...

Andy has very much been a figurehead in the automotive world and has led transformational change at two of the world's most recognisable businesses in the industry. Andy was credited with pioneering ground-breaking technologies, including leading the development of the Nissan LEAF electric car which went on to be a groundbreaking EV. Back in 2012, AutoExpress voted him as the  "Most Influential Br...

Balázs Csuvár leads the delivery of our innovation projects, solving challenges through the integration of new technologies and holistic thinking. His recent projects have included the Smart Mobility Living Lab: London, Project Endeavour, D-Risk and the fleet electrification strategy for the Royal Borough of Greenwich. In this episode, Robert and Balázs discuss how London and more specifically Gre...

"Look around you, everything you see is either mined or grown," say Rohitesh in the opening of this podcast. Rohitesh is an Economist, Geographer and President and CEO of ICMM. His previous roles have included Director in Global Strategy and Head of Sustainability Advisory Services for the Africa region. In this conversation, Robert and Rohitesh discuss the perception and misconceptions of mining...

Elliot has been our Chinese correspondent and presenter on Fully Charged since 2020. Since then, Elliot's episodes have been some of the most viewed and revered, showing scores of game-changing EV's coming from China. Here, returning to the podcast for the second time, he has a chat with Robert about showing the real China, air quality, new EV's, charging infrastructure, coal plants, battery swaps...

This episode features Prof. Jack McCauley, University of California, Berkeley. As an engineer at Activision, James designed the guitars and drums for the Guitar Hero video game series and was the Chief Engineer at Oculus VR, which was later acquired by Facebook for $2 billion. In this conversation, Robert and James talk Autonomous driving, stereo cameras, battery technology, The Chevrolet Bolt, be...

Robert's flying solo in his studio this week and has a great time on his lonesome discussing some emerging news. Hyundai's EV sales are through the roof, which might have been helped by the Ioniq 5. Apple have started making autonomous cars and have hired everyone and their mum to get one on the road by 2025. Plus, there's micro rants about a recent Dispatches episode in there for good measure and...

In this episode Robert talks to Alice Bell a journalist and historian of science about her new book Our Biggest Experiment. She explains how she started studying the history of climate change and how she first got the idea for her book. They also discuss the climate action charity Possible for which Alice is the director of communications as well as a brief history of climate change.   There are f...

Tom Heap reveals some of the real-world solutions to climate change that are happening around the world, right now. From tiny rice seeds and fossil fuel free steel to grazing elk and carbon-capturing seagrass meadows.   To get a copy of Tom's book: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/39-ways-to-save-the-planet/tom-heap/hardback/9781785946974.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzMe8-PGn9AIVEoFQBh3maQeoEAQYBiABEg...

This is a FC LIVE talk, but its my first for Jack on this platform, get used to it because there is more to come about EV's from him in the future. So, onto this talk, Jack spoke to a highly learned panel about scaling infrastructure for commercial EV's and I was joined by Imogen Pierce (of ARRIVAL, but has since started her own company), Ian Johnston (Osprey Charging), and Niall Riddell (Paua).  ...

Do we have the right to repair all of our appliances, appliances and things we purchase to help us through life? In this podcast, Helen talks to Mark Miodownik and he thinks we do and is very passionate about the subject.   And it would appear he isn't the only one.   Professor Mark Miodownik, University College London.   https://mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/people/profile/professor-mark-miodownik/   https:/...

In this episode Robert and Alex discuss Roberts recent trip to Spain and the ease of charging compared to a few years ago, Alex's recent trip to the enormous Berlin Gigafactory, the planned expansion of the factory and the German automotive industry's feelings towards Tesla. We also hear Alex's opinion on small E.V. startups and the uphill battle they will face against large existing companies and...

In this episode Robert talks to Lars Stenqvist the Executive Vice President at Volvo Group Trucks Technology. Among other topics they discuss the pros and cons for electric or hydrogen trucks, The charging infrastructure for electric trucks and Autonomous driving for commercial vehicles.

In this episode Robert and James discuss all things to do with Electric Motors, what's inside them, common misunderstandings and overall sustainability. James is CEO and founder of Advanced Electrical Machines, a North East based company which develop sustainable electric drivetrains for commercial electric vehicles and also aerospace applications.

In this episode Robert talks to Jan Rosenow, Director, European Programmes at Regulatory Assistance Project. They muse about future battery tech, renewables and how they are being built into the every day of energy as well as other things   There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are l...

In this episode Robert goes solo, and talks about his astonishment with gas prices and limited availability across the UK. How Toyota, once a shining becon within the EV space, is now struggling, but can they catchup and Robert cannot do traffic anymore, EV's or not.     There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets ar...

In this episode Robert and Ketan talk about Diesel shaming, blue Hydrogen, CCS and extinction rebellion.   There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wonderful suppliers and firms that pass the strict Fully Charged guidelines for sustainability and technology, check them o...

In this episode Robert talks to Business Greens James Murray, about the scale of corporate change in eco-credentials and how enormous it now is.   Sign up for James's Net Zero Festival:   https://netzerofestival.com/netzerofestival2021/en/page/home   There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If...

In this episode Robert talks to Adam Vaughan, Chief reporter for   @newscientist   They talk about carbon capture storage devices, how hydrogen could be used in the future. Current and potential energy distribution networks and techniques and will humans last the next 100 years on earth?   There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and Internation...

In this episode Robert talks to Mike Potter, CEO of DriveElectric.   They talk about vehicle to grid, how EV's are being adopted fast, how to adapt your circumstances to get the best out of the experience and lots, lots more.   There are four reasons to go to   www.fullycharged.show .   Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If you are looking for wo...

In this episode Helen talks with Maria Smith architect, engineer and director of sustainability and physics at Buro Happold. They discuss the built environment and suitable options for the future, The carbon emissions of creating and installing building materials and how we can reduce them, the technology that can be used in the building industry to reduce carbon output and much more.   There are...