In July 2024, Labour entered the UK Government with a promise: a fair, fast, and bold transition to net zero. One year on, what has Labour really achieved and has Keir Starmer’s Government stayed true to that promise? On this week’s episode our host Alex and our Director of Government Relations Max Austin review the good, the bad and the ugly of Labour’s energy work across the past year.

Key topics discussed in the episode include: carbon capture, Great British Energy, Heathrow blackout and North Sea.

Robert Gordon University Energy Transition Institute report footage (David Duguid – LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-duguid-46b52b29_northsea-oilandgas-grangemouth-activity-7336106647154552833-gvbF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADEcbEUBYaJKwZPuOEuO1DqBqcfR-zwyXoY 

Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us.

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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The transportation sector is facing its most significant revolution since the internal combustion engine, and Windrose Technology is leading this transformation with electric heavy-duty trucks that are redefining what's possible. 

Could this be the beginning of the end for diesel trucks? The revolution in heavy transport has begun.

On this week's episode, our host Alex is joined by Windrose founder, chairman and CEO Wen Han. Wen utilises Windrose for their clean-slate approach to truck design. Rather than retrofitting existing models, they've reimagined the truck from first principles, creating a center-driving configuration that works universally across markets regardless of which side of the road is standard.

The company's rapid ascent has caught the attention of world leaders, with Wen recently meeting French President Macron at Versailles to announce a €175 million factory investment.

Windrose's website: https://www.windrose.tech/

CREDIT

Windrose EV truck completed a 677km trip for Kerry Logistics -- 68% battery used, 0 charging stop (windrose-EV-truck – YouTube)

Wen Han, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Windrose Technology, is building next generation HGV trucks that can do over 670km. Wen graduated with an MBA from Stanford University.

Early Career Worked at Bridgewater Associates and GSR Ventures, gaining exposure to finance and venture capital. Served as Chief Strategy & Financial Officer at autonomous trucking company Plus, where he developed strategic insight into self-driving logistics platforms.

Founded Windrose in March 2022 with co-founder Haoli Chen, aiming to design long-haul battery-electric semi-trucks for global markets. As CEO and chairman, Wen has overseen strategic planning, fundraising, and global operations from the outset.

Wolfe Power Club is proud to be partnering with the Spectator Magazine to co-host their Energy Summit 2025 on November 24th. If you want to become a potential partner and have the last word on energy debates in 2025, please contact us.

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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On this week’s episode of Wolfe Power Club, our host Alex is joined by John Gassenmaier from technology supplier Bosch, to talk about their pivotal role in the automative value chain.

From their involvement with OEM-approved fuels to their ambitious summer Tour d'Europe project, where Bosch collaborated with 28 partners across 17 countries to explore the benefits of HVO fuel in the HGV market, we learn how Bosch use the findings from Tour d’Europe to present to the EU government that liquid fuels are an essential third pillar of energy transition.

We also get to hear from Bosch's innovative digital fuel twin, on how it is revolutionising fleet management for transport directors.

This episode is kindly sponsored by Prema Energy. Visit their website today to learn how they provide businesses with eco-friendly alternative fuels.

John Gassenmaier has been with Bosch for over 20 years, in different sales functions for hardware components for over 10 years, and he has been engaged in sales for “connected"-related software features since 2022. In this role, John has been promoting Bosch's digital fuel twin, since its product launch in late 2023.

Bosch website: https://www.bosch.com/

Visit Bosch's Tour d’Europe project here: https://tourdeurope.eu/

Bosch's digital fuel twin solution: https://www.bosch-mobility.com/en/solutions/software-and-services/digital-fuel-twin/

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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To celebrate the start of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Hattie Park, Wimbledon’s All English Lawn Tennis Club’s sustainability officer at Wimbledon, discusses with our host Alex the various initiatives and challenges faced by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) in their pursuit of sustainability. We also hear from 4x Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman who predicts the Wimbledon 2025 winners.

In this podcast, we find out how Wimbledon operates their own energy consumption and how their significance in energy security and partnerships with transportation companies, help to enhance sustainability during the championships.

Wimbledon sustainability page

Wolfe Power Club proudly supports the Tim Henman Foundation. To find out more and to donate click here.


Hattie Park is the Sustainability Manager at Wimbledon, leading their Environment Positive strategy. She is an environmental sustainability specialist with fifteen years experience developing and delivering corporate sustainability strategies. At Wimbledon she is involved in everything from integrating sustainability within long-term plans for the site and emission reporting, to delivering Championship-specific initiatives. She joined the AELTC in February 2019 after 9 years as sustainability manager at the BBC. 

Tim Henman was the first male player from the United Kingdom since Roger Taylor in the 1970s to reach the semi-finals of the Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship. Henman was ranked British number 1 in 1996 and from 1999 to 2005, from which point he was succeeded by Andy Murray. He reached a career high ranking of World No. 4 during three different periods between July 2002 and October 2004. He is one of Britain's most successful open era male tennis players.

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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Last week, policymakers and industry leaders gathered at the Houses of Parliament for the official launch of Smart Data Group - a new industry-led organisation aiming to accelerate the rollout of smart data initiatives across the UK, with a particular focus on transforming the energy sector.

In this episode, our Director of Government Relations, Max Austin, reports from the event and speaks with key figures driving the smart data agenda. He interviews the UK’s first Smart Data Minister, former MP Paul Scully, along with Smart Data Group co-founders Richard Newman and Clare Ambrosino, to unpack how the newly passed Smart Data Bill aligns with Parliament’s goals and what it will take to deliver meaningful outcomes for energy consumers and unlock an estimated £27.8 billion in economic growth.

Smart Data Group is a comprehensive delivery organisation that empowers its members to design and implement smart data schemes while shaping and ensuring compliance with future regulatory requirements. By uniting data holders, third-party providers, service providers, regulators, and policymakers, it creates collaborative data-sharing frameworks that drive innovation and trust.

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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Credits:

- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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This week, Wolfe Power Club attended POWERful Women’s 2025 State of the Nation Annual Report, highlighting the importance of female representation in energy leadership roles. Despite an increase in middle management, overall results remain disappointing among the UK’s top 100 energy employers, underscoring the urgency of a cultural shift in the industry to reach the goal of 40% gender balance by 2030. 

Our host Alex interviewed various speakers across the sector who share their insights on how women in leadership positions can contribute to the success of energy companies, promoting inclusive policies and supporting a better work environment for all. The report serves as a roadmap and advisory for a much-needed cultural shift for a sustainable energy transition.

Download the POWERful Women's Annual State of the Nation report

POWERful Women website

Special thanks to our featured guests for contributing to this episode:

• Monica Collings OBE (Chair of POWERful Women)
• Cordi O’Hara OBE (President of National Grid Electricity Distribution)
• Alison Flower (Senior Energy Advisor, International Energy Unit - Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
• Olga Muscat (Bain & Company Senior Partner)
• Fran Woodward (Good Energy Group PLC’s Chief Operating Officer)
• Elliott Rae MBE (Founder of Parenting Out Loud) 
• Elizabeth Baxter (Non Executive Director at POWERful Women & Director of Finance at Vårgrønn)

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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Credits:

- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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On this week's episode, host Alex reviews the Net Zero Transport Council where the Zemo Partnership unveiled their crucial "Map of Missing Policies" document, revealing where current approaches to zero-emission transport are facing hurdles. 

Featuring insights from various visionaries, including Lord John Deben (former Conservative Party Chairman under Margaret Thatcher), they analyse the critical barriers preventing faster adoption of green transport solutions. Against the backdrop of the high-profile feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump that could impact global EV adoption, this episode showcases how practical solutions could transform and finance the Net Zero transport landscape.

The Map of Missing Policies document

Visit the Zemo Partnership website here

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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Credits:

- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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On this week's episode, host Alex reflects on the recent publishing of the British Sunday Times Rich List which included the Blackburn billionaires that rank a respective 32nd position.

Alex covers the remarkable journey of the Issa brothers from purchasing their first petrol station in Bury for £150,000 to becoming billionaires worth £6 billion. Their entrepreneurial story demonstrates how two brothers from working-class Blackburn built an international business empire spanning 9 countries with nearly 6,000 sites and 44,000 employees. We also look into their involvements at ASDA and Euro Garages and what the future could look like.

DISCLAIMER: Wolfe Power Club is not affiliated with the Sunday Times, Alex is just a massive fan!

CREDITS

The Sunday Times Rich List 2025

ASDA : Mohsin Issa interview : Denying rift with Zuber. Mohsin to step down & appoint new CEO. NEW (X Y - YouTube)

Asda co-owner refuses to answer Scottish MP over watchdog's findings on fuel costs (Daily Record - YouTube)

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

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- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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In this episode, host Alex and Wolfe Power Club’s Director of Government Relations Max Austin dive into the future of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and their potential to meet climate goals while being economically viable. They speak to Atlantic Council’s Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative Director Jennifer Gordon on the U.S. Department of Energy backing NuScale Power's design for deployment by 2029, understanding whether this timeline is realistic and how SMRs could create a global market, especially in developing regions. They discuss the recent insights from International Energy Week, where IEA's Fatih Birol highlighted 2024 as a pivotal year for nuclear energy, examining the factors that could drive this resurgence.

See our first Atlantic Council episode, where we interviewed Senior Director of Global Energy Centre Landon Derentz on the insights from the IEA Energy Security Summit's key outputs: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wolfe-power-club/id1768249172?i=1000705481375

Atlantic Council website: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org

Atlantic Council TV: https://www.atlanticcouncil.tv/

Jennifer T. Gordon is the director of the Nuclear Energy Policy Initiative and the Meyer and Dolores Poneman chair for nuclear energy policy at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center. Gordon was a co-director of the Atlantic Council Task Force on US Nuclear Energy Leadership. From 2016 to 2018, she was a senior energy policy analyst at National Journal’s Network Science Initiative. Gordon served as a Central Intelligence Agency political analyst from 2005 to 2008, and she has also worked as a freelance writer and TV commentator.

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

Contact Information:

- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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Credits:

- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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Join host Alex Wolfe into the world of downstream energy with the Wolfe Power Club's inaugural live podcast episode. Recorded at last week's UKIFDA in Leeds, this episode showcases the inspiring stories of UKIFDA Award winners Hannah Ward, Harry Boxall, and Emily Yates, who share their remarkable paths since achieving success at Certas Energy, fastexocet and Craggs Energy respectively. Discover the challenges they faced, their proudest achievements, and their visions for the future of the energy industry, all while encouraging the next generation to join this dynamic field. 

A special thanks to UKIFDA and our sponsor Aim Recruit (Noz Miah makes a guest appearance in this episode) for making this event possible!

Link to UKIFDA website: https://ukifda.org/

Call to Action:

- A focus on investment trends, governmental policies, and the evolving landscape of energy consumption, it promises to provide valuable insights for both industry professionals and the general public.

Contact Information:

- If would like to be on a future episode or you would like to become a sponsorship partner, contact us: [email protected].

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Credits:

- Funk You, Abbynoise, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/funk-you - License code: 5CEYMJHNJPK0L1G5

- Flomp Beat, All Good Folks, Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/flomp-beat - License code: G9H2S0LXXPH5NCG2

Sponsorship:
Season One is sponsored by Aim Recruit – https://aimrecruit.com/
Aim Recruit is an expert recruiter for transport, logistics and energy positions.

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