Robert catches up with Elliot Richards for an in-depth discussion on the global automotive market, exploring China's growing influence, the current state of the U.S. industry, and the impact of tariffs on American manufacturers.

They discuss the challenges facing the industry, recent technology advancements, and what the next few years could bring. 

00:00 Discussion Points

05:00 Developments in China  

13:00 Global Developments

14:50 CATL Batteries

17:25 Windrose Trucks 

18:15 Industry Challenges 

22:15 Technology Advancements 

25:30 XPENG 

29:00 Jaecoo & Chery

30:45 Jaguar Land Rover 

34:30 Jaecoo

36:00 Chery History

38:00 Xiaomi

42:15 Maturing of China's Automotive Industry

44:00 Current Economy 

46:30 Solar

47:20 Jim Farley (Ford)

50:00 USA & China Automotive Industry

53:00 Canadian Market 

54:50 Korea 

56:00 Next Few Years 

57:30 Hybrid and EVs in China Sales & Charging 

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In today’s episode, Robert is joined by Sandy Munro, a leading figure in engineering and a passionate advocate for battery electric vehicles. Together, they delve into the growing shortage of tradespeople, toolmakers, and engineers, and why attracting fresh talent into these critical fields is more urgent than ever.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from Telo’s innovative compact electric truck to Redwood’s work in battery recycling and creating a circular supply chain. They also unpack common misconceptions about EV costs and clean energy, while exploring how businesses can make the transition to more sustainable power sources. To round out the discussion, Robert and Sandy take a step back to examine the state of the EV market as a whole, and the outdated regulations that continue to slow down meaningful progress.

 

00:00 Introduction

05:00 Increased Sales in the US 

08:40 Ford Announcement 

11:15 Telo Truck 

16:10 Shortage of Tradesmen & Engineers

22:10 Redwood Battery Recycling 

27:00 Debunking Cost Myths

28:45 Bringing Clean Energy to Businesses

29:50 Solar Panels 

34:10 EVs

40:00 Restrictions & Legacy Rules 

43:00 Lucid Vehicles 

44:40 Ford 

46:30 Shortage of Tradesmen & Engineers

48:00 General Electric History

51:50 Made in China 

 

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In this episode, Robert speaks with Glenn Garry, President of the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association in Canada. ️ They explore Canada's current position in the electric vehicle space. With a population of 42 million and over one million EVs already on the road, Canada is making steady progress, but not without its challenges.

As a country closely tied to developments in the United States, particularly around EV policy and technology, Canada faces a unique challenge: balancing its own ambitions while navigating the influence of its southern neighbour.

Glenn shares valuable insights into the state of EV adoption, infrastructure, and the role organisations like the Victoria Electric Vehicle Association play, not only in advocating for EVs, but in breaking down barriers, debunking myths, and addressing the real-world obstacles that stand in the way of a cleaner, electric future. 

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From car-centric California to car-free Madrid—  @BenSullinsOfficial  Robert Llewellyn to explore life without a car, the truth behind Spain’s blackout, and why renewables get unfairly blamed.

Robert and Ben also chat grid stability, energy misinformation, public transport, and how Europe puts people first while the US still builds for cars. Plus: the role of algorithms in clean tech media and framing outrage!  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow  

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This week on the Everything Electric Podcast Robert Llewellyn, Jack Scarlett, and Imogen Bhogal sit down for a rare and relaxed behind-the-scenes chit chat. Join them for a meandering conversation about filming the pilot episode of Zapheap, super secretive EV launches in Europe, electric adventures in Canada and the big clanger - the brand new £3,750 EV grant! Enjoy!   @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow 

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In this episode of The Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Michael Hurwitz — one of the most influential voices in clean transport and smart mobility.

For over 15 years, Michael has shaped the future of transportation in the UK and beyond. He launched the UK’s national electric vehicle and driverless car programs for government, and later, at Transport for London (TfL), helped electrify thousands of buses, expanded EV charging infrastructure, introduced London’s e-scooter rental scheme, and led innovation and resilience efforts during the COVID crisis.

Now advising major investors, fleets, startups, and infrastructure providers, Michael reflects on London’s journey to becoming a global leader in electric mobility. We discuss the impact of policies like the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the real-world challenges of electrifying transport at scale, and the economic and political shifts needed to accelerate the clean transition for all vehicles.

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In this episode of the Everything Electric Podcast, we sit down with Chris Stark, Head of the UK’s Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 within the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. From building the UK’s energy dashboard to delivering on ambitious targets, Chris takes us behind the scenes of the nation’s clean power revolution. We cover everything from offshore wind auctions and retrofitting homes, to the huge challenge of delivering 95% clean electricity by 2030. Listen to Chris' insights on:

🔋What "Mission Control for Clean Power" actually looks like 🔋The UK's action plan to hit 95% clean electricity 🔋Why offshore wind is make or break for the UK 🔋Challenges of grid expansion and planning 🔋Demand-side flexibility & consumer transformation 🔋Working with Ed Miliband & the urgency of climate delivery

🚗 This episode was Recorded while driving through Glasgow – and comes with a side helping of a slightly frazzled Imogen Bhogal as her and Chris talk about the UK's energy future!

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It’s been 15 years since Fully Charged first launched — and a lot has changed. In this special episode, Robert Llewellyn, Dan Caesar, and Imogen Bhogal gather in Robert’s kitchen to reflect on the journey from a YouTube side hustle to a global phenomenon. From the first EV reviews to launching 20+ events worldwide, they dive into the origins of the show, how the name “Everything Electric” came to be, the real story behind sponsored content and trust and what’s next for the Fully Charged Show....  @fullychargedshow   @EverythingElectricShow   0:00 Intro: 15 Years of Fully Charged  1:45 How Robert’s time in California inspired the show  4:30 Meeting engineers working on early EVs & Tesla  7:10 A pivotal episode of Top Gear...  8:30 The early days of making episodes with no budget  10:40 The moment Dan Caesar entered the picture  13:00 Leaving the fossil fuel industry to promote renewables  15:10 Why Fully Charged started doing live events  17:40 The first Fully Charged LIVE at Silverstone  20:25 From YouTube channel to global community  23:30 Behind the scenes of BYD and the “sponsored” content debate  28:10 Why the team stays editorially independent  31:00 The rebrand to “Everything Electric”  33:15 Events as the heart of community and credibility  35:50 What’s next for the show and the clean energy mission     Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow 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 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged 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/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025

In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Ed Miliband, the UK's Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Miliband is on a mission to transform Britain into a clean energy superpower by 2030, aiming to cut bills, create jobs, and enhance energy security through zero-carbon electricity - despite being dubbed a "net zero zealot" by some newspapers....

They delve into the ambitious target of 95% clean energy by 2030 and explore the huge challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Ed discusses the government's current actions, the politicisation of climate action, and how they plan to bridge the gap between long-term goals and immediate benefits for households. When will those bills really start to come down?!  @EverythingElectricShow   @fullychargedshow 

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Could we power the entire world with clean energy, 24/7, just by tapping into the heat beneath our feet? According to Jamie Beard, founder of Project InnerSpace, the answer is a resounding yes! She believes we could produce 70-75% of global electricity and 100% of its heat using geothermal energy – without burning a single fossil fuel.   While less than 1% of the world's energy currently comes from this incredible source, Jamie reveals we're on the cusp of a "geothermal renaissance." Even more surprisingly, this renewable powerhouse has an 80-90% skill set overlap with the oil and gas industry, making it uniquely positioned to scale rapidly with existing talent and tools.   In this episode of the Everything Electric Show, Robert Llewellyn sits down with Jamie to unlock the immense potential of next-generation geothermal. From her legal background to working on oil rigs, Jamie's journey highlights how oil and gas expertise – and even fracking technology – could be the key to bringing clean, reliable geothermal energy to homes and industries worldwide.   This episode is sponsored by Duracell Energy! Enter the Free Prize Draw to WIN your own Duracell Energy bunny here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/givaway/    Get a free quote for solar and battery from Duracell Energy here: https://bit.ly/4i9ERid    Free Prize Draw Terms & Conditions can be found here: https://www.duracellenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Prize-Draw-2025-Puredrive-Energy-Ltd.pdf   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow Why are our episodes now sponsored? https://fullycharged.show/blog/dan-caesar-on-x-insta-youtube-and-why-we-made-a-contro[…]s-on-fully-charged-everything-electric-electric-vehicles-uk/ 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 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged 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/fullychargedshow To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Everything Electric CANADA - Vancouver Convention Center - 5th, 6th & 7th September 2025 Everything Electric SOUTH (UK) - Farnborough International - 10th, 11th & 12th October 2025 Everything Electric AUSTRALIA VIC - 14th, 15th & 16th November 2025