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 Shifts East Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show

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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

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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

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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.

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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?

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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

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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:

🔋The World's Oldest EV Association: How AEVA, founded in 1973 during the oil crises, paved the way for fuel security and innovation.

🔋 The Second-Hand EV Boom: Why buying a used EV in Australia is easier than you think—and why "battery anxiety" is mostly a myth.

🔋 Charging Infrastructure Realities: The truth behind charging queues and how the network has doubled in size in the last year.

🔋 Solar Opportunity: How rooftop solar lets some Australians charge their EVs for free—or even earn money doing it.

🔋Clever Charging Solutions: From gully chargers and swing arms to converting street poles—creative solutions for drivers without driveways.

🔋The DIY Legacy: How AEVA members continue the tradition of converting classic cars to electric

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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-Grid (V2G) technology is finally ready for the mainstream.

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00:00:10 – Introduction 00:01:46 – Busting the "EV Sales Slowdown" Myth

00:07:06 – The "Magic Money Tree" Garage

00:14:15 – 2025 Shoot Highlights: Microlino & Electric Motorcycles

00:16:28 – Jack's Standout Cars of the Year: BMW iX3 & Kia PV5

00:19:25 – Robert's Picks: Polestar 5 & The New Nissan Leaf

00:23:36 – The Baked Bean Digression

00:25:14 – Imogen's Highlights: Solar Safari & Electric Farming

00:32:32 – Robert's Highlight: The Giant Electric Ferry

00:37:01 – Live Show Reflections: Sydney & Melbourne

00:45:18 – Jack's 2026 Predictions: British Auto & Fun Small EVs

00:49:15 – Robert's 2026 Prediction: Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

00:53:11 – The Economics of Clean Energy

00:57:50 – Final Reflections & Outro

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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: [email protected] 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 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 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/officialeverythingelectric

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

09:07 - California's Economic Boom: The 5th Largest Economy Run on Renewables

13:19 - The UK's Secret Success: How Offshore Wind Replaced Coal

15:55 - The "No-Brainer" of Solid State Batteries & Tech Evolution

20:00 - Robotaxis & Waymo: Why Autonomous Driving Feels "Inevitable"

28:39 - The "Zoom" Electric School Bus: Solving Pollution & Bullying?

36:04 - Data Centers & AI: Why Solar Will Solve the Energy Demand Crisis

40:40 - The Future of Road Tax: How Do We Pay for Roads Without Gas Tax?

46:02 - The BYD Explosion: From Unknown to 3rd Biggest Automaker

49:50 - Smart Homes: Fridges and Stoves with Batteries?!

55:40 - Electric Ships: Batteries are replacing massive diesel engines

58:30 - The Electric Home Show: Bill McKibben & Earth Day in Hawaii

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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...

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STORIES: Eagerly-awaited EV spied in Oz: https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/eagerly-awaited-ev-spied-in-oz-100367

Ukraine - 39% BEV Share!: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/09/ukraine-39-bev-share/

Ford will launch Renault-based small EVs in Europe https://www.autonews.com/ford/ane-ford-renault-partnership-1209/

Ford CEO: Europe is risking the future of its auto industry - https://www.ft.com/content/4b9b3dbb-7d4c-48d1-b25e-0a3fe2572bf1

Uber Pulls Back from Electric Cars, Slashing Incentives. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-10/uber-pulls-back-from-evs-slashing-incentives-for-drivers?embedded-checkout=true

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect European automakers may have had the opposite effect - https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-europe-tariffs-1209/

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