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Is regulation slowing down affordable EVs and can iconic small cars help fix it?! In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Fabrice Cambolive, CEO of the Renault brand and Chief Growth Officer, at Renault's Techno Centre outside Paris. They discuss what it will really take to make electric vehicles affordable in Europe; from the rebirth of the Renault Twingo to the regulatory changes shaping the industry. Fabrice reveals that 25% of Renault's engineering capacity is currently focused on navigating shifting European regulations, arguing that greater stability (without compromising safety) would allow manufacturers to concentrate on lowering costs for consumers. The conversation also explores the proposed M1E category for compact EVs under 4.2 metres, potentially Europe's answer to Japan's kei cars, and why Renault has decided to continue pursuing hybrids alongside fully electric models. Finally, Fabrice explains why bringing back icons like the Renault 5, Renault 4, and T

Robert Llewellyn & Elliot Richards run the gamut of cool tech coming from China? If the future's here, just not evenly distributed, then the view from Shanghai shows the tech that'll effect us soon enough.  World's First: Unitree Humanoid Robot Autonomous Walking Challenge in −47.4°C Extreme Cold https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX4WKUHAP4E  China's "artificial sun" just broke a fusion limit scientists thought was unbreakable https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260101160855.htm  The World's First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster https://insideevs.com/news/786509/catl-changan-worlds-first-sodium-ion-battery-ev/  Yangbajain Geothermal Field https://baike.baidu.com/en/item/Yangbajain%20Geothermal%20Field/931001  Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13

In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Tom Hurst, UK Country Director for Fastned, to pull back the curtain on the UK's rapid charging revolution. Tom explains why Fastned is moving beyond simple "parking bays with plugs" to build high-visibility, amenity-first charging hubs that keep you sheltered from the rain and your battery topped up at speeds of up to 400kW. They also dive into the "mammoth" joint venture with Places for London (TfL's property arm) and why legal contracts, not just grid power, are often the biggest hurdle to a seamless charging experience.   00:00 Welcome to Everything Electric 01:40 Who is Fastned? Petrol Stations for the Electric Age 03:50 Hunting "White Whales": Top Priorities for 2026 05:40 Infrastructure Reality: Is Charging Actually Improving? 07:25 Consistency is Key: Beyond Basic Reliability 09:00 The Magic Number: How Many Chargers per Site? 11:55 Newcastle Airport: The Future of Drive-Through Hubs 14:15 The Northeast Advantage: Why

Imogen and Dan chew the fat from the fast-changing car industry. Are BYD about to be the only big winners of the switch to battery electric, how can Ute's pick up tax breaks in Australia, & which companies' complaining gives us a migraine. Is this the surest sign so far, of car co. consolidation?   Stories: Lame Excuses: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_noisy-losers-lame-excuses-the-uks-zev-activity-7427254977217134592-ypAG?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0   Ute Lunacy: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/francisvierboom_what-do-you-think-of-my-new-rewiring-australia-activity-7426830003096559616-PvRJ/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0    BYD Supremacy: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dancaesar_domination-down-under-back-like-a-in-activity-7424884565401378816-S6ea/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0   Why not come

In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Wen Han, CEO and founder of Windrose Technology, to explore their all-electric heavy-duty truck, the E700; a potential game-changer in long-haul trucking. From a small startup to a global, Tesla Semi rivalling contender in just four years, Windrose already has trucks on the road across five continents. We discuss their bold central driving position, innovative "glocal" manufacturing strategy, and why Wen Han believes AI is the electric truck's secret weapon.   At a glance:  E700 Specs: 670 km range, 700kWh+ LFP battery, and 800V architecture  Central Driving Position: One truck designed for both left-hand and right-hand drive  Driver-Centric Design: Sleeper cabs, kitchens, and "bullet train" aerodynamics & why the human driver is still essential.  Glocal Manufacturing Secrets: Assembling locally in Europe & the US while tapping into China's mature supply chain.  AI: How electric trucks paired with AI data centers could

Tech in China is a new podcast from Everything Electric, offering an on-the-ground look at the fastest-moving technology ecosystem in the world. Hosted by Robert Llewellyn and China Correspondent Elliot Richards, the show takes a look at everything from humanoid robots working in "dark factories" and autonomous drones, to battery breakthroughs and the rise of the low-altitude economy.    Based in Shanghai, Elliot brings first-hand access to the companies and technologies reshaping the tech landscape. From viral robot demos to wind turbines the size of skyscrapers, Tech in China explains what's coming next and why it matters far beyond China.  @EverythingElectricShow   @everythingelectricapac   00:00 Welcome to Tech in China  04:30 China's Long Innovation Story  06:55 Humanoid Robots Get Real  11:40 When Robots Go Viral  14:30 Exoskeletons & an Ageing Society  17:45 The Battery Race: Sodium vs Solid State  23:00 The Low-Altitude Economy  30:45 EVs Enter the Survival Phase  38:30 The Centre of Gravity Shi

 In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Tim Jarratt, Executive for External Affairs & Strategy at Ausgrid, to unpack what's actually happening to our power networks, and why electric vehicles may not be the biggest challenge after all. While much of the world debates EV adoption, Australia is already living through a quiet energy revolution. Nearly 40% of Australian homes now have rooftop solar, turning the traditional one-way grid into a complex, two-way system where your neighbour might be powering your kettle.   Tim explains how Ausgrid is rethinking the grid from the ground up, squeezing more capacity from existing infrastructure, rolling out community batteries, and planning for a future shaped by data centres, electric transport, and millions of small power producers.     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.s

Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar deliberate on what would put the cherry on top of Keir Starmer's trade mission to China, and why 'overcapacity' is the crisis looming over the global automotive market. They also discuss how solar beats biofuels, 'dark factories', cold conditions & Polestar's triumph. Grotesquely inefficient Biofuels: https://ourworldindata.org/biofuel-land-solar-electric-vehicles?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Excess capacity in Europe: https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-automakers-europe-production-problems-0124/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-ANEDontMiss-20260126 Chery & JLR join forces in UK: https://www.ft.com/content/6998c36a-d098-4605-aa44-e5a6557651f9 Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th &

Fully Charged Founder, Robert Llewellyn & CEO, Dan Caesar, try to make sense of what sometimes seem like a f**ked up world. After 100 days 'Down Under', Robert returns with a wry look at what's happened in the first few weeks of the year. Aided and abetted by Dan, their discussion ranges from North America to China, and everything in between, including Davos; and whether any of these political dramas can really slow mega-trends like electrification, AI, and the rise of the robots.    Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026  Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff  Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://

Back with a BANG? It's the 1st PULSE podcast of 2026! Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar discuss the biggest automotive stories of the day. This week, they ask is a battery breakthrough too good to be true? Is the motorshow revival a flash in the pan? And why is an auto exec spreading misinformation?   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026  EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 For more on each of these stories: Battery Breakthrough? https://electrek.co/2026/01/14/batter-about-change-world-or-make-this-guy-fool/ Detroit Deserts CES? https://www.autonews.com/events/ces/an-ces-2026-china-automakers-ces-0109/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter-DontMiss-20260109 Stellantis Exec Slips Up? https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/stellantis-boss

In this episode, Robert Llewellyn chats with James Pickering, National President of the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA), diving into the incredible rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy "down under." From witnessing the Solar Challenge 30 years ago to becoming a lifelong EV advocate, James shares his journey and insights into how Australia has gone from limited EV options to a market bursting with diversity—from everyday BYDs and MGs to luxury EVs like Rolls-Royce. Together they discuss:

Join Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal for a special year-end wrap-up as they take a mystery tour through the biggest moments of 2025, from unforgettable shoots, to the clean tech stories that really mattered, and share their bold predictions for what's coming in 2026. They kick things off by debunking the myth that EV sales are collapsing, revealing that global battery-electric vehicle sales are actually up 19% year-on-year. From there, the trio dive into their personal "Magic Money Tree" dream garages, featuring the Polestar 5, Kia EV9, the gloriously childish Ioniq 6 N, and Jack's verdict on the potentially game-changing BMW iX3.  There are also behind-the-scenes stories from some of the year's most memorable shoots — including the legendary solar safari in Namibia and the huge electric ferry project in Hobart. To wrap up, the team looks ahead to 2026, with predictions on a potential British automotive revival, the long-awaited arrival of truly affordable small EVs and whether Vehicle-to-G

It's happened! The EU's inevitable 'cave-in' to intensive lobbying has been on the horizon for some considerable time. Imogen and Dan dive into what the EU's plan is, and whether it will help or hinder its member states, as well as how it ramps up pressure on the UK's beleaguered Government. Plus they say goodbye to 2025, by recalling its big moments, and stick their necks out, with some bold predictions for the next 12 months, including the car companies that are 'at risk' in 2026.   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: Exhibit@EverythingElectric.Show   Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026   Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow

Is the clean energy revolution happening faster than we think? In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Scott Cooney, co-founder of CleanTechnica, for a deep dive into the global shift towards a cleaner future. From his home in Hawaii, Scott shares unique insights on why the US lost its early lead in clean tech to China, and why he remains incredibly optimistic about the future. They discuss the mind-boggling scale of Chinese manufacturing, the "inevitability" of technological solutions like solid-state batteries, and why your next stove might have a battery inside it.  Plus, we look at the incredible "human-centred" design of electric school buses that are solving more than just pollution, and why data centers might not be the energy disaster everyone fears.  00:00 - Intro: Hawaii, Sydney, and the CleanTechnica Connection 02:28 - Why Hawaii is the Perfect Lab for Clean Energy (High Gas Prices) 04:29 - The Shift: How Silicon Valley Started It, but China is Winning It

A quiet end of the year for the automotive industry? Not a bit of it. With the EU about to weaken its EV ambitions in the coming days, Imogen Bhogal and Dan Caesar take a look at the surprising surge of EV sales in the Ukraine, Ford's brand new bridge to Europe, and how all roads seemingly lead to China. Keep your finger on the sporadic pulse of an industry under pressure, click to listen...  Stories covered in this episode can be found further down in this description box, in the meantime... Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show  Or exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: exhibit@everythingelectric.show  Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 Everything Electric MELBOURNE - Melbourne Showgrounds TBC, November 2025  STORIES: Eagerly-awaited EV spied

Title: Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson   Robert chats with Giles Parkinson, founder of The Driven and Renew Economy, about the rapid global shift to electric vehicles, the state of Australia's energy transition, and why the data shows EV adoption is unstoppable—regardless of political noise or media myths. Giles breaks down the real numbers behind EV uptake, the rollout of charging infrastructure, the massive potential of Australia's renewable energy sector, and the role EVs will play in the future grid with V2G.    https://thedriven.io/  https://reneweconomy.com.au/  Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/cv9JfLMkj0A   00:00 Intro  01:00 Giles Parkinson 04:30 The state of EV adoption in Australia  09:15 Media myths vs. EV reality  15:20 Charging infrastructure: the good, the bad, the future  22:50 Renewable energy growth & grid transition  30:40 The role of policy and government  37:10 Home charging, smart tariffs & V2G  44:20 Battery technology & li

The automotive industry's existential crisis continues, and Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar sift through the rubble. Toyota receives electric encouragement, the EU's resolve is tested by the businesses with the most to lose, and 'Big Short' investor eviscerates Tesla valuation.

Those clever 'heat geeks' might have cracked the code when it comes to cheaper, easier heat pump installs, aided and abetted by AI. Robert Llewellyn talks to Adam Chapman about the now future of heating, and the 'electrickery' set to revolutionise how we heat our homes... enjoy!   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric 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 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectri

NEW! It's a 'life and death decade for automakers', but keeping your finger on the PULSE of the industry has been almost impossible; until now. As part of a new weekly podcast, engineer, Imogen Bhogal & entrepreneur, Dan Caesar, pull back the curtain on the carmakers. Is 2026 the year that the 'House of Cars' collapses? Who's on the up, who's hitting the skids, and who's going up in smoke? This week, Imogen and Dan discuss XPeng, Hyundai, Porsche and reflect on Rachel Reeves' budget.  Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show - Everything Electric SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park 6th, 7th & 8th March 2026 - Everything Electric NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026 - Everything Electric WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026 - Everything Electric GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow

In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions of Australia's rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and clean energy. It's a super informal chat live on stage about what's happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous! They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV journey later than some countries, but it's now picking up speed fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge.   The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is changing quicker than many expected.    Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not just drive you—it could pay you.    EV