Everything Electric Podcast

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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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
For more on each of these stories:
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
Stellantis Exec Slips Up? https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/stellantis-boss-claims-firms-are-burning-cash-as-there-there-is-no-natural-demand-for-evs/321453
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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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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
 
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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.
Whether you've followed Every episode or you're dropping in for the first time, thank you for being a part of the journey and a very merry Christmas and peaceful New Year!
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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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
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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.
 
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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
 
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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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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
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