The Fully Charged Show
Everything Electric Podcast
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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Jun 29, 2026
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Episodes
The RIGHT to repair with Helen Czerski 08.11.2021 53:43
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:/...
Talking TESLA with Alex Voigt 01.11.2021 1:15:56
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...
The future of hydrogen and electric commercial vehicles 01.11.2021 48:01
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.
Electric Motors, What's Actually Inside Them? 18.10.2021 57:22
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.
Future Energy Musings with Jan Rosenow 04.10.2021 50:51
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...
Insane Gas Prices, Toyota lagging behind and congestion woes 27.09.2021 41:33
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...
CCS and blue hydrogen with Ketan Joshi 13.09.2021 1:02:09
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...
The speed of the "eco-shift" in corporate mentality 01.09.2021 50:07
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...
Hydrogen is(n't) the future with Adam Vaughan 23.08.2021 58:04
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...
Electric vehicles - Adaption and adoption from OEM's to the public 16.08.2021 1:02:14
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...
The built environment and a suitable future with Maria Smith 09.08.2021 54:04
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...
Worldly musings with the two old gits 02.08.2021 1:09:32
In this episode of two old gits. Robert talks about the war, Roger talks about milk, Robert talks about Tesla's charging network and Roger gets all emotional and sweary. 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 C...
The problem with EV charging 26.07.2021 58:09
Edmund King heads up public affairs and communications at the AA and frequently appears as a transport commentator on radio and television. Robert and Edmund talk about a range of EV car related subjects including charging networks and infrastructure, the practicalities of not being able to charge at home, vehicle to grid and the growing need for simplified information for first time EV buyers T...
The Urban transportation transformation 19.07.2021 1:02:48
In this episode Robert talks to Micheal Liebreich, a global leader in clean energy, transportation and sustainable development. Robert chats about Michael's own podcast 'Cleaning Ip' and his upcoming guests, UK legacy engineering and the urban transportation transformation. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event ti...
KIA - Planning for the future of motoring 12.07.2021 50:59
In this episode Robert talks to David Hilbert about how KIA intend on making serious moves in the EV game. From their bespoke architecture to their unique design language, David explains all. 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...
Tesla Mega Batteries, stupid Tweets and concrete batteries? 05.07.2021 40:31
In this episode Robert is cooped up in his home studio and reflects on the latest news from: Tesla Mega Batteries in Australia, Gridserve expansion and how they are going to Tesla the heck out of the UK. Whydrogen to Hydrogen, Nissan troubles to concrete batteries There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are a...
The policies of change, with Robert Gross 28.06.2021 54:39
Helen Talks to Robert Gross a professor of energy, technology & policy at Imperial College, London and director of the UK Energy Research Centre. They discuss the recent G7 Summit and future significant environment plans, the importance of phasing out coal and the alternatives for country's that burn the most coal and the main policies that would make a big change to energy tradition and how quick...
Solar and Wind Energy in Australia 21.06.2021 1:02:11
Energy transition specialist, Simon Holmes a Court drops by the podcast this week for some fascinating Australia based chat. Simon discusses his own work particularly in the solar and wind farm arena. Robert and Simon also chat Solar panel placement, lithium being mined in Austrailia and can Austrailia stop ever stop exporting coal? There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . F...
Talking Extreme-E FULL INTERVIEW with Nico Rosberg 14.06.2021 42:15
Robert talks to former Formula One racing driver Nico Rosberg about his interest in sustainable technology's as well as Extreme E, Eco ships and Flying taxis as well as a small ramble about Youtube and content creation. 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 wonder...
Hybrid, Hydrogen, Hype and other distraction techniques with Alex Voigt 07.06.2021 1:11:34
Alex Voigt drops back into the podcast for a second instalment of great conversation. This week's topics include Tesla, Elon Musk, VW, The german government, autonomous cars, broadband in rural Germany, the dangers of hydrogen fuel and much more. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If...
The RISE of MyEnergi 01.06.2021 55:24
We first met Jordan and Lee the founders of MyEnergi 4 years ago and now they have exploded into a European force. Listen/watch how Jordan has guided the business into becoming one of the biggest smart chargers in the business. 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 fo...
Using AI to manipulate music from the past with LJ Rich 24.05.2021 1:08:28
LJ Rich is a presenter and musician amongst a host of other things. This week Robert and LJ dot around and discuss a whole spectrum of interesting topics, including bias in software development, AI in music production, autonomous vehicles, chemotherapy sessions in lockdown, free food on cruise ships, digital music manipulation, the International Space Station and LJ even plays a Fully Charged song...
Connecting consumers with the local solar farms in the USA with Solar Simplified 17.05.2021 46:34
Helen interviews Aviv Shalgi, interviews Solar Simplified, Chicago based Aviv came up with the concept for Solar simplified whilst in lockdown by connecting consumers with the local solar farms in the USA. These are offsite solar farms, so there is no installation of panels on your property. Solar Simplified works directly with the suppliers in the states that have been through deregulation (which...
How can we decarbonise our world? 10.05.2021 55:16
Helen talks to Bianca Nogrady a science journalist and author about her new book Climate Change: How We Can Get to Carbon Zero. They also discuss decarbonisation, decentralised power systems, Australia's climate crisis and the global energy demand. They also talk about how companies can reduce the carbon footprint of their products. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . Fully...
Impartial advice about switching to electric driving 04.05.2021 37:03
Octopus Electric Vehicles offer impartial advice about switching to electric driving. Fiona and Robert go on an idyllic countryside walk to chat through everything regarding sustainable energy and hopefully create some Kodak moments along the way. There are four reasons to go to www.fullycharged.show . Fully Charged Live tickets, local and International event tickets are available there. If...
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