Everything Electric Podcast

In this latest episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert calls on friends of the channel Dave Borlace (Just Have A Think) and Dr. Euan McTurk to help make sense of the perplexing Donut Labs solid-state battery. From wild claims of a five-minute charge to 100,000 charge cycles, the team tries to figure out if this battery is fact or fiction?
 
0:10 - Intro
1:58 - Donut Lab's Solid-State Battery Technology Explained 
44:25 - AI Data Centres & Energy Demand Discussion
53:32 - Outro & Final Thoughts

 
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While Imogen's away, Robert & Dan run amok with the latest tales of automotive angst. In this Pulse, they talk about why the war is not a subject to ignore, how BYD is breaking the engine epoch through technological advancement, & discuss how its a tricky time for old-school, fossil-fuelled trade bodies.
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In this special episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert jumps into the passenger seat of a Fiat 500 Electric with Katie White MP, Minister for Climate in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

From her early days as a "petrol head" and Jeremy Clarkson fan to leading the charge on the UK's carbon budgets, Katie shares her unique journey into climate politics. Robert and Katie delve into the realities of being a Minister, the status of the UK's transition to a green economy, and why electric vehicles are a "dollop of joy" for any driver.
 
00:00 - Meeting the Minister: A Lift in a Fiat 500e 
03:59 - The "Rainbow of Emotions": Life as a Climate Minister 
06:26 - Why EVs are a "Dollop of Joy," Not a Sacrifice 
09:45 - The Quiet Revolution: Electric Buses & Bin Lorries 
14:41 - Energy Security: Why the UK Should "Buy, Not Rent" Power 
18:29 - The Clarkson Effect: Farming, Nature, and Changing Minds 
22:46 - Ending Range Anxiety: UK Charging Infrastructure Today 
27:54 - Why British Scientists are Our Innovation Superpower 
35:45 - Communicating Climate: Moving Beyond the "Hessian Shoes" 
42:30 - Solar Schools and the Economic Case for Green Power 
48:00 - Global Progress: Why Even "A Global Experiment" Needs Optimism
 
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The full trio, Robert Llewellyn, Imogen Bhogal and Jack Scarlet reunite for a gloriously chaotic catch-up and debrief!

First up: a proper Welsh adventure in three of the UK's most affordable EVs; the BYD Dolphin, Citroën ë-C3 and Leapmotor T03. The cars? Impressively modern. The rural charging infrastructure? Occasionally… nostalgic. They delve into password dramas, charger roulette, and what budget EV life really looks like in 2026. 
 
They also chat about Jack's Kia world exclusive and sub 20 degrees conditions in Norway while testing the EV2. Meanwhile, Robert reflects on how Volvo Cars now talks about EVs as simply "cars", the huge cultural shift he's been waiting for! 
 
Plus: solar megaprojects in Australia, gravity storage from Green Gravity, birthday cake… and Jack's big Japan sabbatical announcement...!
00:00:11 Intro: The 97th Take
00:01:21 Imogen's Paris Trip & Renault Brand CEO Interview 
00:03:07 The Future of Small EVs and the Renault Espace 
00:07:38 Robert's Australia Trip: Solar Farms and Gravity Storage 
00:10:12 The Wales Road Trip: Small EVs vs. Rural Infrastructure 
00:12:12 The "Charging Nightmare" and Offensive Passwords 
00:16:47 World Exclusive: Testing the Kia EV2 in Norway 
00:19:50 Surviving -20°C: Tales from the Norwegian Range Test 
00:22:15 Jack's Big Sabbatical: Heading to Japan 
00:23:12 Launch FOMO: Ioniq 6, Polestar 5, and More 
00:27:58 Volvo's "Early Adopters" Advert and Normalising EVs 
00:30:43 Five Years of Change: From Niche to "Just a Car" 
00:31:51 Renault's Hybrid Strategy vs. Pure Electric 
00:34:04 Birthday Reflections 00:35:56 Robert's Wisdom: Am I the A**hole? 
00:38:35 Final Wrap-Up and Live Events Info
 
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EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

Bhogal & Caesar connect the dots on the car industry in the Pulse Podcast. In this episode, we take a look at Tesla's 'shrewd' move, explore plummeting petrol car sales on the continent, and ask if the world is electrifying without America? Listen in for the key stories of this week, links below... 
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European car sales down 3.5% in January, but EVs up 14%: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/european-car-sales-fall-january-petrol-cars-sharply-decline-2026-02-24/ 
The Car world is going electric, without America: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-dunne-a696901a_the-car-world-is-going-electric-without-share-7429527396971724800-ZkYc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJBSkEByrVwGDXepyipNa6eDY0nhj6qwV0 T
he Independent - Tesla's cheapest Model 3 offers a 332-mile range and stunning value – here's our verdict: https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/tesla-model-3-rear-wheel-drive-review-b2924472.html 
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