Electric & Eclectic with Roger Atkins - LinkedIn Top Voice for EV

A founder sells her shares, goes back to school for data science and AI, and then lands in a role that sounds simple but isn’t: making sure a world-class mobility and automotive innovation site gets seen, funded, and understood.  I sit down with Sarah Windrum to unpack the real story behind economic development, public sector and private sector collaboration, and the kind of relationship-building...

London doesn’t feel like a wildfire city until it suddenly is. We’re joined by legendary BBC science editor David Shukman to talk about his book The Response and the uncomfortable truth behind Britain’s “new normal”: the disasters aren’t only getting worse, they’re arriving faster than our institutions can adapt. We dig into the 40°C heat warning and the damage mixed public messaging can do when e...

What happens after we make the power? We dive into the messy, fascinating intersection of energy storage, AI-hungry data centers, and the EV market—where policy, pricing, and supply chains can accelerate progress or grind it to a halt. With Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's Head of Research, Iola Hughes, and Energy Storage Lead, Shan Tomouk, we unpack why batteries are quickly becoming the mos...

What if the future of cars isn’t a finish line but a tug-of-war between electrons, policy, and supply chains? That’s the lens we bring to a candid conversation with Reuters U.S. Autos Editor Mike Colias, author of Inevitable, as we chart how EV adoption can stall in the short term and still advance for the long haul. We unpack why China sprinted ahead by cracking two stubborn problems—price and ch...

Benedetta Arese Lucini reveals how AI is matchmaking inventors with investors to accelerate global innovation! We discuss the revolutionary Atom Patent Assistant with founder Benedetta Arese Lucini, a marketplace connecting inventors with companies seeking innovation solutions across multiple industries. The platform uses AI to make 150 million patents searchable and accessible, helping match idea...

Unlock the secrets to pioneering STEM education through the engaging insights of Diane Clark, Mission Director of Curiosity Box. Diane unravels the innovative methods Curiosity Box employs to make learning tangible and impactful for children, especially in underserved areas. By collaborating with prestigious organizations like the Faraday Institute and the British Science Association, Curiosity Bo...

Prepare to be inspired by Crijn Bouman, the visionary CEO of Rocsys, as he shares his mission to transform the future of mobility with hands-free charging solutions for autonomous and electric vehicles. Live from Rijswijk, Netherlands, Crijn offers a rare look into Rocsys's groundbreaking work with major North American ports and logistics companies like Taylor and Hyster. With tantalizing hin...

Can batteries really drive the green energy revolution? Join me as Inga Peterson, Executive Director of the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), explains how she's leading the charge to ensure sustainable battery supply chains. From her shift from international security to spearheading initiatives crucial for the green energy transition, Inga brings a wealth of experience and passion to our discuss...

Embark on an enlightening ride with Michael Dunn, an automotive sage with an Asian tenure spanning over a quarter of a century. As we cruise through the landscape of change in the auto industry, Michael steers us through the night terrors haunting today's executives: the rise of software-defined vehicles, the electric vehicle revolution, and the looming shadow of Asian, particularly Chinese,...

Discover the untapped treasure trove of Europe's lithium and borate resources as we sit down with Peter and Alex Palkovsky of Euro Lithium. In a conversation that spans from the picturesque Barcelona to the snowy stretches of Vancouver Island, we uncover the Palkovsky's groundbreaking discovery of a substantial borate deposit with significant lithium content. Their commitment to eco-frie...

Embark on an electrifying exploration of China's automotive revolution with me as we sit down with Bill Russo, arguably the most authoritative automotive commentator living in China. Together, we unravel the intricacies behind China's strategic pivot to electric vehicle (NEV) prominence. We dissect how policy support and massive investment have shifted gears for the automotive sector, pr...

Embark on an electrifying ride with Christina Bu, the dynamic head of the Norwegian EV Association, as she steers us through Norway's groundbreaking shift to electric mobility. This episode is charged with insights into how a small group of eco-driven individuals accelerated into a robust team influencing global transportation. Christina's wealth of knowledge peels back the layers of Nor...

We all have 20:20 vision when it comes to hindsight - but foresight is much rarer. However, reflecting on what Mr Levi Tillemann recounted back in 2015 as to the then nascent electric vehicle revolution might well equip you, as it has me, with a better sense of what could happen next.  His book 'The Great Race' is about people, politics and policy - writ large on the world stage. How has...

Prepare to embark on an electrifying journey as Steve Levine and I  unravel the multi-faceted world of electric vehicles and renewable energy as we glimpse into the 2023 rear view mirror.  We dissect the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the industry, drawing a few parallels with past stimulus packages. The discussion extends to the influential works of both Steve and Levi Tille...

Ready to turn your electric vehicle's battery into a goldmine? Discover the opportunities of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technology in this enlightening conversation with Claire Weiller, Director of European Strategy Partnerships at Fermata Energy. Strap in as Claire guides us on a journey from the birth of V2X with the Japanese CHAdeMO system, through the adoption of NACS by major automotive...

Mr Bob Galyen is a true gentleman!... I know that for sure as at either end of June 2023 I was lucky enough to be in his company, initially in Washington D.C at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence 's Washington DC gathering, and then in Birmingham at Battery Cells & Systems Expo / Vehicle Electrification Expo . Truly honoured to have spent time with Bob on both occasions, and witnessed at firs...

2006's 'Who Killed The Electric Car' with its 2011 sequel 'Revenge Of The Electric Car' are chronicles of the trials and tribulations of the nascent electric vehicle proposition - with the latter movie featuring Dr. Andy Palmer CMG working alongside Nissan Motor Corporation 's enigmatic CEO Carlos Ghosn . Fast forward to June 2023 and I spend 60 minutes onstage with A...

What's your futurEVision for EV's when it comes to... How you started out - your professional journey from the start. Managed transitions - cultural shifts & behavioural change The Bi-Directional Charging Story - it's not new is it?  Can I start  hooking up my ID.Buzz to the house for V2H right now?... Good news in the UK! 

Believe me when I tell you Emily is all over Lithium... Specifically and critically in regard to geology - as she has google like knowledge and experience of where the stuff might be - and where it is!  In the thick of it all for many years - down Argentina way - but now based In Nevada..and in the thick of it there as CEO of Luna Lithium.  A smart cookie without a doubt  so you'll learn a bu...

So I asked Charlotte how it all began... ..."I was in Year 5 aged 10 and I had to do a science paper on changes...on the change from ICE to Electric"  This isn't a conversation with your average  15 year old - but then again it is!  An inspiring individual busy building an impressive reputation.  Please find below Charlotte’s fund raising options: Patreon patreon.com/evthankyou (mon...

So what are you going to discover if you invest 52 minutes of your life into listening to this! A scoot through Fiona's career - which started at Dyson btw! ...and yes I did ask her about the now-you-see-it-now-you-don't Dyson Electric Car You'll hear us discuss the rapidly growing demand for EV's and some of the challenge and opportunity in and around that growth - inevitably...

Steve runs 'The Electric'.  He's a Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council.  Adjunct Professor, Georgetown Author The Powerhouse We talk about Episode 2021 of The Global rEVolution.... 

Mr Andrew Daga is now delivering on the HUGE challenge of charging up the rEVolution... He's a BIG fan of a challenge - reminiscent of putting a man on the moon you might say. Or perhaps scoping out how human habitation might happen one day on the Moon or Mars - Andy's worked on that...subterranean bases in the lava tubes that are ready and waiting for such an adventure. We talk about th...