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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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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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...

Stories covered in this episode can be found further down in this description box, in the meantime...

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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/

Recommendations Software Defined Vehicles: https://youtu.be/ejYE2zxKZhY

Michael Dunne Newsletter: https://newsletter.dunneinsights.com/ Cleantechnica: https://cleantechnica.com/

Title: Australia's Renewable Revolution & the EV Boom — with Giles Parkinson Robert chats with Giles Parkinson, founder of The Driven and Renew Economy, about the rapid global shift to electric vehicles, the state of Australia's energy transition, and why the data shows EV adoption is unstoppable—regardless of political noise or media myths. Giles breaks down the real numbers behind EV uptake, the rollout of charging infrastructure, the massive potential of Australia's renewable energy sector, and the role EVs will play in the future grid with V2G. https://thedriven.io/ https://reneweconomy.com.au/ Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/cv9JfLMkj0A 00:00 Intro 01:00 Giles Parkinson 04:30 The state of EV adoption in Australia 09:15 Media myths vs. EV reality 15:20 Charging infrastructure: the good, the bad, the future 22:50 Renewable energy growth & grid transition 30:40 The role of policy and government 37:10 Home charging, smart tariffs & V2G 44:20 Battery technology & lifecycle misunderstandings 50:00 The road ahead for EVs and energy 56:40 Closing thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow

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The automotive industry's existential crisis continues, and Imogen Bhogal & Dan Caesar sift through the rubble. Toyota receives electric encouragement, the EU's resolve is tested by the businesses with the most to lose, and 'Big Short' investor eviscerates Tesla valuation.

💡Links to Stories:

🚗 Toyota - https://electrek.co/2025/12/01/toyotas-15000-electric-suv-hit-china/

🚗Polestar and Volvo - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/dec/02/china-volvo-polestar-eu-2035-petrol-car-sweden-germany

🚗Chinese Gasoline Cars - https://www.reuters.com/investigations/china-floods-world-with-gasoline-cars-it-cant-sell-home-2025-12-02/

🚗The Big Short?! - https://electrek.co/2025/12/01/the-big-short-michael-burry-slams-tesla-tsla/

🚗BYD - https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/01/byd-bev-sales-up-20-in-november/

🚗Scout - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/vw-reviving-scout-hybrids

🚗Royal Mail - https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/first-fleet-of-fully-electric-hgvs-deployed-by-royal-mail

🚗Electric Buses - https://www.electrive.com/2025/12/02/stagecoach-buys-42-battery-electric-buses-for-gloucestershires-fleet/

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Those clever 'heat geeks' might have cracked the code when it comes to cheaper, easier heat pump installs, aided and abetted by AI. Robert Llewellyn talks to Adam Chapman about the now future of heating, and the 'electrickery' set to revolutionise how we heat our homes... enjoy! Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow

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NEW! It's a 'life and death decade for automakers', but keeping your finger on the PULSE of the industry has been almost impossible; until now. As part of a new weekly podcast, engineer, Imogen Bhogal & entrepreneur, Dan Caesar, pull back the curtain on the carmakers. Is 2026 the year that the 'House of Cars' collapses? Who's on the up, who's hitting the skids, and who's going up in smoke? This week, Imogen and Dan discuss XPeng, Hyundai, Porsche and reflect on Rachel Reeves' budget.

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In this episode, Jack and Robert are on the ground at Everything Electric Melbourne, sharing their first-hand impressions of Australia's rapidly accelerating shift to electric vehicles and clean energy. It's a super informal chat live on stage about what's happening down under—and why the progress here is giving Robert plenty of reasons to feel just a *little* jealous! They dive into: Catching Up Fast– Australia may have started its EV journey later than some countries, but it's now picking up speed fast, with cities like Brisbane leading the charge. The Affordability Advantage – Australian buyers skipped the early, overpriced EV era. With models like the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin arriving at genuinely affordable prices, the market is changing quicker than many expected. Solar Superpower & V2G Potential*– With world-leading rooftop solar, running an EV in Australia is already incredibly cheap. And with vehicle-to-grid technology emerging, your future car might not just drive you—it could pay you. EV Market Plateau & Persistent FUD – Why is national EV market share seemingly stuck around 10–11%? They discuss the influence of oil-backed pressure campaigns, myths about charging and batteries, and how media narratives slow adoption. The Next Big Policy Debate– How should governments replace fuel tax revenue as EVs become the norm? And what lessons could Australia take from Norway's wildly successful tax incentives? 0:00 - Introduction from Everything Electric Melbourne 1:01 - An enjoyable show (squeaky bum time!) 2:03 - Observations on the Australian EV Transition 4:19 - Why Australia is moving quickly: Affordability 5:19 - The Solar Advantage & Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) 8:50 - Jack's Verdict on Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) 10:33 - Q&A Begins 14:09 - Why is the EV market stuck at 10-11%? 16:16 - The importance of the Used EV Market 26:57 - The Mileage Charge/Fuel Tax Problem 31:38 - Weighing up a Weight Tax for Cars Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow

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