This week Robert speaks with Nicolas Cuevas, Chairman and CEO of URBIX, Inc., a company that specialises in all aspects of the graphite value chain. Graphite is a critical component of energy storage and in particular within lithium ion battery chemistry. In this podcast we get a fascinating insight into what graphite is, why we need it, and its role in battery technologies. *Fully Charged AWARDS - powered by myenergi - VOTE for YOUR FAVOURITES* Have you voted in our inaugural Fully Charged AWAR...
Nov 13, 2023•47 min
With a busy filming schedule for the team, it’s not often that we manage to get them all around a table. However, in this week’s podcast Robert and Jack join Imogen in her kitchen for a long overdue catch up over coffee and cookies. We hear all about Imogen’s recent cosmic shoots, Jack raves about his recent Stellantis diet, and Robert gets a good roasting about his diary management. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything ...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min
To say Robert is fascinated with this book is best explained by his admission that he recently missed two stops on London’s Underground recently because of it! In this podcast Ed takes Robert through his examination of 6 key materials (sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium) that have shaped and continue to shape our world, and we learn of the fascinating impact each has had on our daily lives. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the @EverythingElectricShow channel and help us reach 100k subscribers...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
This week Robert is joined by Ed Hawkins, Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading (UK). The subject of our Climate is always one that’ll start a good debate, and in this fascinating podcast Robert discusses the Decarbonisation Problem with Professor Hawkins, what we can do to slow rising temperatures, and what can be learnt from the past. Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Everything Electric SHOW channel and help us reach 100k subscribers! Everything Electric Show: https://www.y...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min
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! E...
Oct 16, 2023•45 min
This week Robert is all by himself, but has a wealth of stories and things to talk about. From busting more myths and HYPER fast charging, to burning Teslas and burying nuclear waste. All the stories mentioned are linked below: Nissan (Finally) Go All Electric https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/26/europe-nissan-to-launch-new-evs-only/ Batteries are getting as cheap as chips! https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/global-cell-prices-fall-below-100-kwh-for-first-time-in-two-years?mc_cid=ad178...
Oct 09, 2023•54 min
In this episode, Robert meets Tom Jensen, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of FREYR Battery. He also holds an MSc in Finance and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics. With a profound commitment to revolutionizing the energy landscape, Tom's leadership has propelled FREYR to the forefront of battery technology. With a background in engineering and a passion for environmental stewardship, he steers the company towards eco-conscious innovations in lithium-ion and solid-state batteries....
Oct 02, 2023•55 min
Helen Czerski is a British physicist, oceanographer, and presenter for the Fully Charged Show. She is known for her expertise in fluid dynamics, particularly her research on the physical properties of bubbles and their impact on various natural phenomena. Czerski has a strong passion for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the general public and her work has contributed to promoting scientific literacy and fostering curiosity about the natural world. In this episode, she drops in to...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Bondi Energy retrofits multifamily and commercial buildings with heat pumps and other energy-efficiency equipment and is passionate about affecting positive change in the environment through energy-efficiency projects, co-founded by Belinda Gilbey and Aaron Graben. They are both based in Toronto, Canada. Belinda is an entrepreneur with a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Ottawa. After working in the renewable energy sector she learned all about heat pump technolo...
Sep 18, 2023•55 min
Emily Pontecorvo is an accomplished American journalist renowned for her expertise in environmental reporting and sustainable energy. She also holds a Masters in Science Writing from MIT. Emily is a staff writer at Heatmap News. Previously she was a staff writer at the nonprofit climate journalism outlet Grist, where she covered all aspects of decarbonization, from clean energy to electrified buildings to carbon dioxide removal. In this episode, Robert and Emily discuss future hydrogen use, carb...
Sep 11, 2023•57 min
Returning to the podcast today is the CEO of BC Hydro, Chris O'Riley. BC Hydro is the proud sponsor of FC Live Canada. With a strong background in engineering and finance, he navigates the complexities of power generation, transmission, and distribution. O'Riley's innovative vision drives sustainable initiatives, emphasizing clean energy and environmental responsibility. To ensure a reliable supply of this critical product, BC Hydro is spending approximately $2.9 billion per year over the next 1...
Sep 04, 2023•58 min
Prof. Donald Sadoway is a prominent scientist renowned for his breakthroughs in materials chemistry and renewable energy. As a professor at MIT, he's acclaimed for developing the innovative "liquid metal battery," a potential game-changer in renewable energy storage. His work has earned him prestigious awards and recognition, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Sadoway's pioneering research and commitment to sustainable energy continue to make a lasting impact on the fie...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min
James Carter is a mobility futurist, and thought leader with a LinkedIn following of over 60,000. He has rich experience in Automotive that spans 20 years and 3 different continents. James grew up in rural Australia around cars, raced go-karts and went on to join Toyota Australia following his studies at university. He now resides in Toronto, Canada. James started Vision Mobility where he currently is the principal consultant in 2016. With the intention of becoming a shining light on 'New Mobili...
Aug 21, 2023•59 min
Henry Firth and Ian Theasby are the dynamic duo behind BOSH!, a brand that has taken the plant-based culinary world by storm. With their infectious energy, creative recipes, and a mission to make plant-based eating accessible and exciting, Henry and Ian have transformed the way people think about food. Originally hailing from Sheffield, Henry and Ian's journey into the world of plant-based cooking began when they embarked on their own individual paths toward healthier living and have a huge soci...
Aug 14, 2023•53 min
Emma Pinchbeck is the CEO of Energy UK, a position that she has held since July 2020. She is an expert in whole-economy decarbonisation and the energy transition. She also holds several board advisory positions. From 2016 to 2020, she served as Deputy CEO of the trade body Renewable UK. She also holds an MA from the University of Oxford. Emma is fresh from an appearance on BBC Newsnight, in which she discusses poor government policy stopping the building of renewables sites like onshore and offs...
Aug 07, 2023•52 min
In this episode, we welcome back Andy Palmer onto the pod. Andy is a chartered engineer and automotive executive. Having served in leadership positions at both Nissan and Aston Martin. At Nissan, Andy is best remembered for transforming the product line-up, but was also responsible for Business Strategy and Product Planning, Global Sales & Marketing, IT and the company's Electric Vehicle and Battery business. During this time in Japan, Andy was credited with pioneering the development of the...
Jul 31, 2023•47 min
This week we welcome on to the podcast, Colin Walker, Transport Analyst at Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Colin’s spent 16 years working on campaigns and advocacy in the charity sector, working for charities Warchild, Save The Children, Mind and Plan International UK. Colin joined ECIU in August 2022 from British Cycling, where he worked as the organisation’s lead for London and the central regions for four years. Besides developing the sport and contributing to the sport’s ongoing elite ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min
On today’s podcast, recorded around Robert’s own kitchen table are returning guests, Roger Atkins and FC presenter, Imogen Bhogal. Roger is one of the most informed speakers working today having spent 15 years around EVs and 38 years total in the automobile industry. As a Linkedin "Top Voice", he boasts 300,000 followers on the platform. Before joining FC, Imogen Bhogal graduated from the University of Oxford with a first in Mechanical Engineering before working for Jaguar Land Rover as an Aerod...
Jul 17, 2023•59 min
In this episode, we welcome David Borlace onto the pod. Before embarking on a career as a YouTube presenter, David gained a BSc in Technology from the Open University and spent more than 30 years in retail and project management, working with people from all walks of life. That experience highlighted the importance of winning hearts and minds in any activity requiring collective action and the value of remaining pragmatic and outcome-oriented. Through his YouTube channel, ‘Just Have a Think’, Da...
Jul 10, 2023•59 min
This week, Robert welcomes Dr Hannah Ritchie. A Senior Researcher in the Programme for Global Development at the University of Oxford. She is also Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher at the online publication, Our World in Data. Her research appears regularly in the New York Times, Economist, Financial Times, BBC, WIRED, New Scientist, and Vox. Her forthcoming – Not the End of the World – provides an optimistic, evidence-based look at our environmental problems and how to solve them. In this episo...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Robert welcomes an innovator, engineer, and advisor at the intersection of mobility and energy, Claire Miller. Claire works with businesses that are starting, scaling, and transforming to meet the urgent need to decarbonise. Previously, as Director of Tech & Innovation, Claire was a member of the founding team at Octopus Electric Vehicles. Claire led the delivery of the world's first ‘Powerloop’ domestic vehicle to grid (V2G) trial, and architected the digital environments o...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, Robert welcomes Lylla Younes, senior staff writer at Grist on to the the podcast. Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Here Lylla covers environmental investigations and environmental justice. She was previously a reporter and developer at ProPublica, where her work mapping cancer-causing industrial pollution in Louisiana helped lead to the suspension of Formosa Plastic’s permit in St. James Par...
Jun 19, 2023•34 min
In this week's podcast, we have a bit of a break from the norm and have made a special compilation episode with some of Robert's favourite chunks of FC goodness from over the last year. Guests include Sandy Munro, Jack Scarlett, Graeme Cooper, Darren Palmer, Dan Caesar, Chelsea Sexton, Helen Czerski and more. As Robert mentions in the intro, we would be very grateful if you wanted to leave us a 5-star review on the Apple Podcast App. It's the only way we can rise up the official rankings and spr...
Jun 12, 2023•43 min
On the podcast today is first-time guest and Ford CEO, Jim Farley. Prior to joining Ford in 2007, Farley was group vice president and general manager of Lexus, and the group vice president responsible for all Toyota Division market planning, advertising and merchandising Under Farley’s leadership, Ford has boosted investment in electric vehicles to more than $50 billion and has set ambitious targets for scaling their production to 600,000 EVs a year by the end of 2023 and more than 2 million by ...
Jun 05, 2023•44 min
On today’s podcast, recorded at the first FC North event (And yes, Harrogate is in the north) is returning guest, Roger Atkins. Roger is one of the most informed speakers working today having spent 15 years around EVs and 38 years total in the automobile industry. Roger is also the founder of Electric Vehicles Outlook LTD. As a "Top Voice" on Linkedin, he boasts 300,000 followers and his material attracts over 1 million views every quarter. On the last day of the show, Roger and Robert lock in t...
May 29, 2023•38 min
In this episode, Robert talks about some current news stories floating around the internet, He discusses the UK’s charging infrastructure on target for 2030, Lithium exports from Australian, new Toyota Evs and there’s a particular amazing rant about an article claiming that heavy electric cars going to make old weather worn multi-story car parks collapse. Hmmm, Robert doesn’t quite agree. Largely because on the whole, they are significantly lighter!
May 22, 2023•49 min
Gill Nowell & Alexandra H-C Borgnis sit down with Robert at Fully Charged Live to chat about the task of getting as many people to drive electric as possible by 2030. In April 2021 Gill was celebrated as one of the Top Women in EV for policy and campaigning. In June 2020, she was selected as one of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) 2020: Sustainability, and is a regular speaker and panellist on electric vehicles and data-driven transition to net zero. A...
May 18, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Fully Charged Show’s CEO Dan Caesar steps back into the hot seat to talk about the success of Fully Charged LIVE in Farnborough and everything you might not know about the upcoming Harrogate show, the first FC Live show up north ever. As Harrogate is hotting up, Robert talks about his recent trip to Norway, the FT’s future of the car event, V2G and there’s some gleeful confusion about the difference between the McMurtry and Munro EVs, which are both pretty excellent in their own...
May 15, 2023•55 min
Robert is joined this week by Andreas Wallendahl, co-founder and COO of Tenet (not the confusing film). Tenet is a company that finance the purchase of new or used EVs. After coming to the US from the UK to study at MIT Andreas settled in New York. Inspired by advancements in battery technologies, he set up Tenet with Stanford alumni Alex Liegl in 2021 and they have made huge steps within the US EV sector, which includes making the most of US citizen's federal tax credits. As a result, Tenet can...
May 09, 2023•55 min
In this special episode, Ricky Roy and Elliot Richards take over the pod in a Rivian R1T at the Fully Charged Live show in Farnborough. The guys go deep on what US and Chinese car brands they love but also their gripes, and also which ones may have trouble transitioning markets in the future. As Fully Charged live show first timers, they also discuss what they loved about being there in the flesh, meeting fans, panel talks, EV positivity and more.
May 08, 2023•38 min
