The Rise and Fall of Nissan?! The Future of Batteries & the UK's Path Forward – with Dr. Andy Palmer
Release Date: 03/31/2025
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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...
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Why Oil & Gas Might Hold the Key to Geothermal Energy...| Fully Charged Show Podcast
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The Battery Boom: Why Grid Storage Is the Backbone of Clean Power! | The Fully Charged Show Podcast
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Battery storage is booming — but how does it really work, and why does it matter? In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen sits down with Ed Porter from @modoenergy one of the UK's leading experts on battery energy storage systems (BESS), to demystify the critical role batteries are already playing in balancing the grid — and what’s still to come. From frequency regulation and price arbitrage to blackouts and the path to clean power by 2030, we explore how grid-scale batteries are transforming our energy system faster than you think. Ed shares his insights on: ...
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Inside Story Behind Jaguar’s Unapologetic Relaunch & What Happens Next...|Fully Charged Show Podcast
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In this exclusive episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover shares the story behind the brand’s controversial 2024 rebrand. Glover gives us the inside track on why the iconic British marque halted UK car sales, pivoted to all-electric luxury, and ignited a storm of debate with a polarising teaser campaign that featured… no cars. From dealing with backlash to unveiling the striking Type 00 concept, this is an insight into the risk that comes with reinvention, the future of one of the UK’s most storied automotive brands and the company's conviction...
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Tesla, Tariffs & Taking Opportunities – Polestar’s CEO Tells All! | Fully Charged Show Podcast
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BYD Starts To Outsell UK’s Biggest Car Brands?! | Fully Charged Show Podcast
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In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Robert Llewellyn is joined by Steve Beattie, Head of Sales at BYD UK, to unpack the meteoric rise of the world's largest EV maker. From humble beginnings in battery manufacturing to selling over 4 million vehicles globally, BYD is rapidly transforming the electric vehicle landscape—and Europe is next. Steve and Robert discuss how BYD went from mobile phone batteries to EVs, the secrets behind BYD’s battery safety tech (hello, Blade Battery!) and the need for EV affordability, charging access, and the challenge of equitable adoption....
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Britain’s Best-Selling Electric Bike — And Why Maeving Is Betting Big on UK Manufacturing!
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In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with Seb Inglis-Jones, the co-founder and CEO of Maeving, the UK’s leading electric motorcycle manufacturer. Seb shares the origin story of Maeving — from building a team of ex-Triumph and Norton engineers to hand-building retro-styled electric bikes in Coventry. They dive into the beauty of removable batteries, reviving two-wheeled mobility and manufacturing in the UK and, what it takes to convert even the most loyal of petrolheads to electric! Seb also explains how Maeving is expanding internationally —...
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Triumphant Australian Success Story Hurt by Trump's Tariffs? Janus Electric CEO interviewed
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From Solid State to Sodium - THESE are the next Big Battery Breakthroughs!
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In this special episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, we’re coming to you live from the Giga Stage at Everything Electric Live London! With electric vehicles and stationary energy storage now firmly in the mainstream, what's next for battery technology? Are solid-state batteries the answer to everything, or will we need a variety of chemistries tailored to different use cases? Hosted by Dave Borlace of , this fascinating panel brings together four brilliant minds in the world of battery research and innovation: 🔬 Euan McTurk – Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life...
info_outlineFrom pioneering the Nissan LEAF to shaping the future of electrification, Dr. Andy Palmer has seen it all. In this episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, Imogen Bhogal sits down with the legendary automotive leader to discuss:
⚡The untold story of the Nissan LEAF – how it almost didn’t happen
⚡The two tribes inside Nissan: those who believed in EVs vs. those who didn’t
⚡How China’s long-term strategy gave it an unshakable lead in the EV race
⚡The UK’s missing industrial strategy & why political instability is stalling investment
⚡How cheaper electricity is the key to mainstream EV adoption
⚡The future of batteries – solid-state, LFP, and energy storage
Andy Palmer doesn’t hold back on why Nissan fell behind, how legacy automakers are lobbying against progress, and what the UK must do to remain competitive in the EV space.
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