From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. We love featuring new and innovative low carbon heating solutions, and today we have something a bit special! A radiator made from a high percentage of recycled materials such as waste sand and glass. Imogen and Robert went to visit Claire and Andy Pedley, the founders of a small business called…

From Everything Electric Show. This week Robert speaks with Effie Vraka, Managing Director UK & Europe for WeVo, a specialist EV charging software company whose goal is to bring simple, efficient and cost-effective EV charging to the most energy-demanding environments, including apartment complexes, workplaces and commercial centres. In this podcast we learn how WeVo’s solutions…

From Everything Electric Show. This week Robert speaks with Yke Rippen from Steeds BV, a Dutch company that helps homeowners in the Netherlands transform their properties into efficient and sustainable places to live through the application of Government backed Green Loans. Future-proofing homes with insulation and efficient clean energy heating systems is key to removing…

From Everything Electric Show. No one likes to be told what to do and definitely not what to eat. So even though we know that plant based diets have been proven to be better for the planet, there are still stigmas attached to making the switch. In this episode, Robert went to meet plant based…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. Living on a boat sounds idyllic right? How about living on a boat completely powered by solar with no energy bills to pay? The SunFlower has been a real success and turns heads wherever she goes. A fully self-sufficient electric wide beam boat is not only possible, but has been quietly…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. Wireless, extra terrestrial, constant renewable energy. Sounds both too good to be true and totally made up?! We thought so too! Only it turns out that, not only is it real, it’s also technically and economically feasible. In fact, we could see space based solar power – in which solar panels…

From Everything Electric Show. This week Robert speaks with author and Sky News Economics Editor Ed Conway about his new book Material World. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. In today’s episode, Imogen addresses the future of the gas boiler including the timelines that are currently in place and what incentives are available to switch to a greener alternative. We hear from Jan Rosenow on where the UK stands compared to other European countries in the use of fossil fuels…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. Heat pumps aren’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Future homes will need to utilise a range of innovative electric heating technologies. In today’s episode Imogen takes a look at an alternative solution to a heat pump that could work for you. Could this be the Tesla of home heating? For more information: Tepeo…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. Up to 25% of tradespeople will retire in the next 10 years, a significant proportion of the workforce, which sadly, aren’t being replaced by an influx of people coming into the industry; posing a massive risk to delivery of net zero housing targets. Fortunately organisations like BCIT Zero Emissions Building Learning…

From Everything Electric Show. Friend and contributor to the Fully Charged Show, Helen Czerski, joins Robert on this week’s podcast Helen has a new book out, The Blue Machine, which is a fascinating look at the World’s oceans and how it connects all life on the planet. In this podcast Helen and Robert discuss amongst…

From Everything Electric Show. The demand for solar panels has soared in the UK in recent years with 2022 recording the biggest uptake of domestic solar panels mainly due to the increase in energy prices. But what options are available to you if you can’t have solar panels on your roof? For more information: Ripple…

From Everything Electric Show. Bondi Energy retrofits multifamily and commercial buildings with heat pumps and a range of energy-efficient equipment. With a passion for affecting positive change in the environment through energy-efficiency projects, the company was co-founded by Belinda Gilbey and Aaron Graben, who are both based in Toronto, Canada. Belinda is an entrepreneur with…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. The month ABN comes with news from outer space. Can we harness solar energy from deep beyond the galaxy? Pepsico has a whole fleet of Tesla Semi’s which are achieving amazing distances on single charges. Meanwhile, The Sun are at it again by regurgitating the same old anti-EV headlines out by…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. In September 2022, Dan met Karen and Brent Mooder who built a DREAM Net Zero Carbon Home complete with solar, a heat pump, hot tub and sauna! Who says making your home net zero means you have to make compromises?! The Mooders have taken full advantage of British Columbia’s innovative housing…

From Everything Electric Show. 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. Donald’s work has earned him prestigious awards and recognition, including membership in the…

From Everything Electric Show. When unconstrained by an engine, mobility can get a lot more flexible, opening up the opportunity to make a huge array of various things that get people from A-B. That’s certainly what Vancouver based ENVO believes and they are exploring a whole host of different electric mobility options, from bikes, trikes,…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. 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 Everything Electric Show. This week’s episode is your regular monthly Almost Breaking News update from Robert! With the bleep machine working overtime as Robert calls out more Press inaccuracies and FUD. News on the Tesla Cyber truck’s ‘imminent’ arrival, something sizeable is being built in Somerset, UK, devastating Canadian wildfires and Robert goes for…

From Everything Electric Show. Emma Pinchbeck is the Chief Executive 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.…

From Everything Electric Show. Jack goes for a ride on the latest version of Taur’s electric scooter, designed to be one of the safest, most stable e-scooters you can buy. With its chunky tyres, unique riding experience and punchy performance, is the Taur proof that it’s time to reconsider the legality of e-scooters? Link to…

From Everything Electric Show. Energy storage is the quickest way to balance the grid, make it greener and make some money along the way. However, to date, this has only been possible for homes with home batteries, or for massive grid storage leaving a gap for solutions for factories, construction and commercial businesses such as…

From Everything Electric Show. 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,…

From Everything Electric Show. Could a shared network of ground source heat pumps be the solution to decarbonising millions of UK homes? Is the solution literally beneath our feet? Imogen and the team went to Stithians in Cornwall to talk to Kensa Utilities about their Heat the Streets project and how they’re helping to tackle…

From Everything Electric Show. This week we welcome on to the podcast, Colin Walker, Transport Analyst at Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Colin 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…

From Everything Electric Show. What if every time you watched YouTube it helped heat your hot water….for free??! Data centres are the beating heart of our digital lives and consume a tremendous amount of electricity. Unfortunately, they also waste a lot of electricity and so companies like Heata are pioneering ways to capture that waste…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. This week’s episode is your regular monthly Almost Breaking News update from Robert, with some fascinating stories about more Press inaccuracies and FUD, something sizeable from Volvo, Nigeria’s massive eBus investment and yes, Robert reflects on ‘that’ article from him! 00:00 Intro 01:08 A Torrent of Lies 04:18 No Checking Necessary…

From Everything Electric Show. 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,…

From Everything Electric Show. Ever wondered if you could eliminate fossil fuel use in your home? In this week’s episode our Home Energy presenter Emilie is in Tewkesbury to meet with homeowner Antony who over the last 4 years has transformed his home so that he and his family are no longer reliant on gas.…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. In this episode, Robert welcomes Lylla Younes, senior staff writer at Grist on to the podcast. Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organisation 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,…

From Everything Electric Show. This week Andy Torbet is joined by the Electric Van Man, Paul Kirby to discuss everything you need to know about Commercial Electric Vehicles. From the questions to ask to the best EVs out there, Paul reveals all! 00:00 State of the Nation 01:34 Full commercial EV lineup 02:30 New and…

From Everything Electric Show. 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 Fully Charged 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,…

From Everything Electric Show. This week’s episode is your regular monthly Almost Breaking News update from Robert, with some fascinating stories about what obscene fossil fuel profits should be used for, limitless driving miles and how finally Toyota decide to join the party properly. 00:18 Shell profits 02:18 Solar Car Parks 03:30 World’s Best Selling…

From Everything Electric Show. 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…

From Everything Electric Show. On today’s podcast, recorded at the first Fully Charged LIVE 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…

From Everything Electric Show. 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 Australia, new Toyota EVs and there’s a particularly amazing rant about an article claiming that heavy electric cars are going to make old weather…

From Everything Electric Show. Gill Nowell (ElectriX) & Alexandra H-C Borgnis (LV=) sit down with Robert at Fully Charged LIVE in Farnborough 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…