The Fully Charged Show Podcast

This week's podcast sees Robert and Dan sit down for a good catch up following Robert's return to the UK after the recent Everything Electric Australia expo.   They're talking EV adoption, mis-information, the growing demand for EVs, as well as the politicisation of them in numerous countries, most notably the US, and the effect that has on consumer confidence and the transition to electrification of transport.   There is also lots of exciting news and updates around the forthcoming Everything Electric LONDON expo which you will want to know about. SPOILER ALERTyou could leave with a brand new EV!!! Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Everything Electric London (ExCel) Energy & Transport professional FREE 1st day tickets: https://uk.everythingelectric.show/london/fully-charged-business Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedsho

Join us on a powerful journey with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, World Health Organisation BreatheLife Ambassador, and founder of the Foundation named after her late daughter, Ella Roberta. In this episode, we delve into the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of Ella's tragic death due to pollution-related respiratory failure, which sparked Rosamund's relentless campaign against air pollution.   In conversation with Quentin, Rosamund talks about the shocking statistics on respiratory diseases, particularly in children, and the important role EVs and other clean technologies can play in improving air quality. They also discuss how misinformation is slowing the much-needed transition to cleaner transport and home heating, and the need for greater political support for air improvement initiatives to improve public health and help everyone #StopBurningStuff      Podcast references:   Find out more about the Ella Roberta Foundation:  https://www.ellaroberta.org/   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign and help fight

 Replacing a traditional form of domestic heating like gas or oil and moving to a zero emission solution can be a daunting task. And typically many of us never consider updating a boiler until it breaks, and at that point you just want a quick and easy no fuss solution.  In today's podcast Imogen speaks with Johan du Plessis, founder and CEO at Tepeo, about the array of options available for those looking to decarbonise their domestic heating systems. With ASHP being one of the options, but one that can take some advance planning, Johan shares more about how Tepeo's Zero Emission Boiler, or ZEB, could be the 'like for like' boiler replacement solution you need when you find yourself having to make that distress purchase.   Find out more about Tepeo here: https://www.tepeo.com/ or better still, meet the team in person at our Everything Electric London expo. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Everything Electric London (ExCel) Energy & Transport

This week Quentin welcomes Labour's Shadow Minister for Transport, Bill Esterson MP. In this incredibly insightful interview, they discuss the transition to electric vehicles and Labour's plans on this front.    As an EV driver and politician, Bill recognises the many benefits of embracing electrification for individual convenience, air quality and economic growth. But he also highlights the current challenges to achieving this, much of which he feels stems from the government's mixed messaging and the rise in misinformation and scepticism from certain media outlets.    Bill also shares an overview of Labour's plans to accelerate the transition, including details of their "5 missions" framework, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in renewable energy, fostering economic growth, and creating opportunities for people.    Podcast references:   Find out more about the great Grid Upgrade: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade      Support our StopBurningStuff campaign and help fight EV and clean ener

Very much like how your mindset changes when you start driving electric, heating your home with infrared also takes a moment, but soon you realise how great it can be.   In this week's podcast Robert is joined by Paul Morey, CEO & Founder, and Matt Dodds, Associate Director (Commercial) at Herschel FAR Infrared Heaters, to discuss and learn more about how effective IR can be as an alternative to traditional gas heating.   Whilst facing outdated legislation and misconceptions about the technology, Paul and Matt take Robert through what they are doing to drive the uptake in adoption of this smart, clean and effective form of heating     Find out more about Herschel Infrared Heaters here: https://www.herschel-infrared.co.uk/ or better still, meet the team in person at our Everything Electric London expo.     Find us on Youtube:   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow     Why not come and join us at our next Ev

This International Women's Day, Quentin engages in a compelling conversation with Lorna McAtear, Head of Fleet at the UK's National Grid and Joint Chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals.    During their discussions, Lorna shares the benefits and challenges she has experienced in transitioning to an electric fleet, and gives an honest appraisal of how the 21,000 vehicles in National Grid's fleet have fared in relation to commonly held beliefs about EVs, such as battery efficiency and degradation, tyre wear and fire risk.    Quentin also takes the opportunity to quiz Lorna on the Grid itself; whether it will be able to cope with the growth in demand for EV charging, how it is being future proofed, and what is holding us back from decoupling gas and electricity pricing to reduce electricity costs for consumers.     Find us on Youtube:   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Podcast references:   Find ou

Description:  In the UK, we need to install 8 million heat pumps over the next decade and will need some 27,000 additional technicians in order to do so to reach net zero. Given the volume of work left to do, we're asking why is it that only 3% of those working in the trades, such as plumbers and electricians, are women? We spoke with Leah Robson from Your Energy Your Way who is ensuring renewable energy training schemes are not only fit for purpose, but infinitely more inclusive. Today her workforce sits at 50:50 men and women and in this podcast we discuss the challenges and opportunities created by striving for equal opportunity and attracting the tremendous volumes of people needed to power the clean energy transition. Enjoy!   For more information on Your Energy Your Way: https://www.yourenergyyourway.co.uk/ Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Everything Electric London (ExCel) Energy & Transport professional FREE 1st day tickets: https:/

This week, Quentin Willson continues our fact-sharing mission with special guest Matt Cleevely of Cleevely EVs, one of the country's most established and experienced EV servicing and repair specialists.   There has been much speculation about EV repairs, particularly when it comes to the battery. Many believe complexity, cost and safety concerns make EV batteries difficult to maintain and fix, but Matt argues that this is not at all the case, sharing many examples from his own busy workshop and national mobile repair business.   Quentin and Matt also explore where the real EV repair challenges lie, and talk about the work Matt is doing to share his business model within the service and repair industry, helping other garages and dealerships become EV-ready. Find us on Youtube:   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Podcast references:   Find out more about Cleevely Electric Vehicles:  https://www.cleevelyev.

Do we need big batteries in all our EVs? And what would happen if we sized the battery to the need and then supported the need with ultra rapid charging?   Well, in this week's podcast Robert is joined by Arun Vinayak, co-founder of Exponent Energy in India, an energy startup that have done just that, and in the process they have unlocked a 15 minute charge for EVs.   The move to electric is a global phenomenon, and this podcast is a great insight into what's happening in South Asia.   Find out more about Exponent Energy here: https://www.exponent.energy/     Find us on Youtube:   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Everything Electric London (ExCel) Energy & Transport professional FREE 1st day tickets: https://uk.everythingelectric.show/london/fully-charged-business   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign:

In our very first #StopBurningStuff Friday Takeover podcast, campaign co-founder Quentin Willson is joined by the Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE to talk about clean energy, EVs, politics and the future of UK Industry.   Many have hailed Chris Skidmore as a 'Politician with principles' following his resignation from UK Government over its decision to grant new oil and gas licences. Since authoring the Government's independent Net Zero review in 2023, Chris has advocated for the transition to cleaner technologies.   In this episode Chris talks about the need for greater political backing of EVs and clean energy solutions, what is at stake for UK industry and the economy if we don't embrace these new technologies, and how we can all help influence positive change at a grassroots level. Find us on Youtube: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Podcast references:   Mission Zero. Independent Review of Net Zero: https:/

This week Imogen catches up with friend of the show Roger Atkins, to compare notes following their attendance at the recent Faraday Battery Challenge event at the House of Commons.    Kicking off by discussing the impact that Academia, Private Investment and Government policy has on the speed and progress of the transition to electric, Roger then shares why he is very excited to be going to the returning Geneva Motor Show.   As always this is an entertaining, and also very enlightening, chat with Roger as he kindly shares insights and behind the scenes detail from the world of electrification.   Find us on Youtube:   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show     Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedsho

This week Imogen picks up the podcast duties and speaks with Arvind Sabharwal and Will Tope, Chairman and CEO of LiNa Energy, a UK based battery technology company.   By utilising one of the most abundant elements, sodium, the rediscovery of a previously forgotten battery chemistry and borrowing a few bits of technology garnered from fuel cell development, the team at LiNa have created a new, long duration stationary energy storage solution in the form of sodium solid state lithium free batteries.    This is a fascinating discussion with a company at the cutting edge of a critical technology.   Find us on Youtube: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   Are you an Energy or Transport professional?    Everything Electric London - Energy & Transport professionals FREE 1st day tickets: Coming soon!       Support ou

Origin Energy has been in the EV charging space since 2008, and in today's podcast Robert speaks with Chau Le, Group Manager of Strategy and E-Mobility, to hear about how this award winning and progressive energy company is pushing the transition to electric forward.   From virtual power plants and load balancing to smart charging and making the most of your battery on wheels at home, at work or while away, this podcast is packed with fascinating insights into how power companies are creating change, and both Robert and Chau's enthusiasm for the subject is infectious .   Origin Energy will be at Everything Electric AUSTRALIA so why not come along and speak to their team in person.   Find us on Youtube: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow     Visit Origin here: https://www.originenergy.com.au/electric-vehicles/ Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show

EV charging in the UK has come a long way since Robert's first experiences and in today's podcast he speaks with Toddington Harper, CEO of Gridserve in their brand new electric forecourt at London Gatwick Airport. This dedicated charging facility is a 'World First' at an International Airport.   The conversation dives straight into how Gridserve will support the mass transition to electric vehicles, and with over 180 charging locations in the UK within the Gridserve Electric Highway, these Gridserve Electric Forecourts are at the pinnacle of charging experiences.    As a leading voice in the sector, Toddington shares his insights from being at the latest COP summit and reflects on the changes we all need, and can make so that we move the needle on climate change. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show FInd us on Youtube: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectric

        If you read the tabloid Press you'd think there were EV battery fires occurring everyday! However this is far from accurate, and in today's podcast Robert speaks with Emma Sutcliffe from evfiresafe.com, an organisation dedicated to research, training and enhancing safety for emergency responders attending electric vehicle traction battery fires.   As an operational firefighter herself in Australia, Emma and her team have unprecedented access to front line emergencies, and this podcast is a fascinating look at what they are doing to tackle misinformation and the many unfounded claims pushed by those who are opposed to the electrification of ground transport and the move away from fossil fuels.   See Emma's work here: https://www.evfiresafe.com Find us on Youtube: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Why not come and join us at our next event: https://fullycharged.live/     Support our StopBurningStuff c

This really is a David versus Goliath story!    We all know how disruptive electric vehicles are, and in today's podcast Robert hears more about how our two guests, Chris Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, along with a handful of others, took the Australian State of Victoria's administration to court in a battle that challenged the country's constitution. Why not come and join us at our next event: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above   Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Find us on Youtube:  FullyCharged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/   Visit: https://Ful

As we kick off a brand new year of podcasts, this week Robert speaks with Behyad Jafari, CEO of the Electric Vehicle Council in Australia.    As you may know our first Everything Electric live event of 2024 kicks off in Australia at the Sydney Olympic Park on February 9th, 10th & 11th, and in the lead up to this event we're showcasing all the electrifying things happening 'Down Under'!   Working with all stakeholders across the sector, from OEMs to Banks, big Retail, Government and of course consumers, the EVC of Australia is a leading force in pushing change forward in a country that has huge opportunities for an electrified future.   This podcast is a fascinating insight into some of the challenges and triumphs Behyad and his team have faced in their mission to accelerate the uptake of EVs in Australia     Why not come and join us at our next event: https://fullycharged.live/     Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https:

  Before we call time on our 2023 episodes, Robert, Imogen and Jack sit down for the final podcast of the year and reflect on all that has happened!   Picking some of their highlights and funniest bits from the over 200 episodes we've released across our 2 channels and the 5 live events that crossed the globe, this podcast captures everything we hope our audience likes about what we do.   From Robert and the whole Fully Charged team we hope you've enjoyed our episodes in 2023 and we look forward to providing more of the same in 2024 - we've some amazing episodes already in the pipeline that we can't wait to share with you.    Until then, to all of you that have been, thanks for watching and listening.     Visit our next event: https://fullycharged.live/ Subscribe to our youtube channels: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become

There are few resumes that can rival this week's podcast guest's!   Having worked for Elon Musk at Tesla (2008 - 2011), Carlos Ghosn at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (2011-2016), and Pat Brown at Impossible Foods (2016-2021), Rachel Konrad joins Robert for an amazing and insightful conversation which kicks off with how she managed to get Robert an early drive in a Tesla Roadster.   The Production Board: https://www.tpb.co/staff/rachel-konrad https://tpb-staging-site.webflow.io/philosophy   https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/rachel-konrad-interview/   Subscribe to The Fully Charged Show and The Everything Electric Show   Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow   Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow     Visit our next event: https://fullycharged.live/     Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above  

This week Robert is joined by an old friend of the show, Jonathan Porterfiled, who is based in the glorious Orkney Isles in Scotland, where since 2013 over 100% of the power has come from renewables. Jonathan shares with us details of the great developments taking place there, as well as how he's on a personal mission to get as many of his fellow islanders driving EVs as he possibly can. Visit our next event: https://fullycharged.live/ Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff  Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Subscribe to The Fully Charged Show and Everything Electric Show: Fully Charged Show: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Everything Electric Show: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://