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• Ambition, Tenacity, & Delivery - In Conversation with Sarah Windrum 29.06.2026 26min

  A founder sells her shares, goes back to school for data science and AI, and then lands in a role that sounds simple but isn’t: making sure a world-class mobility and automotive innovation site gets seen, funded, and understood. I sit down with Sarah Windrum to unpack the real story behind economic development, public sector and private sector collaboration, and the kind of relationship-building that turns regional ambition into national attention. We dig into the early signals that ma...
• Britain’s New Climate Reality 07.05.2026 55min

  London doesn’t feel like a wildfire city until it suddenly is. We’re joined by legendary BBC science editor David Shukman to talk about his book The Response and the uncomfortable truth behind Britain’s “new normal”: the disasters aren’t only getting worse, they’re arriving faster than our institutions can adapt. We dig into the 40°C heat warning and the damage mixed public messaging can do when emergency services are gearing up to save lives. David walks us through the chain of consequences...
• Storing Power, Powering Progress 19.12.2025 54min

  What happens after we make the power? We dive into the messy, fascinating intersection of energy storage, AI-hungry data centers, and the EV market—where policy, pricing, and supply chains can accelerate progress or grind it to a halt. With Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's Head of Research, Iola Hughes, and Energy Storage Lead, Shan Tomouk, we unpack why batteries are quickly becoming the most flexible tool in the energy toolbox and how that changes decisions from the mine to the megawatt. W...
• Mike Colias's Book - inEVitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable, Transition to Electric Vehicles 16.12.2025 46min

  What if the future of cars isn’t a finish line but a tug-of-war between electrons, policy, and supply chains? That’s the lens we bring to a candid conversation with Reuters U.S. Autos Editor Mike Colias, author of Inevitable, as we chart how EV adoption can stall in the short term and still advance for the long haul. We unpack why China sprinted ahead by cracking two stubborn problems—price and charging—while the U.S. wrestles with policy whiplash and Europe navigates uneven progress across m...
• Unlocking Innovation: The Patent Marketplace Revolution 06.04.2025 33min

  Benedetta Arese Lucini reveals how AI is matchmaking inventors with investors to accelerate global innovation!We discuss the revolutionary Atom Patent Assistant with founder Benedetta Arese Lucini, a marketplace connecting inventors with companies seeking innovation solutions across multiple industries. The platform uses AI to make 150 million patents searchable and accessible, helping match ideas with the capital needed to bring them to market. • Atom creates a bridge between inventors (par...
• Turning The Tables on Imogen Bhogal 22.01.2025 31min
• Revolutionising STEM Education: Insights from Diane Clark on Industry Partnerships and Electric Vehicle Integration 04.11.2024 27min

  Unlock the secrets to pioneering STEM education through the engaging insights of Diane Clark, Mission Director of Curiosity Box. Diane unravels the innovative methods Curiosity Box employs to make learning tangible and impactful for children, especially in underserved areas. By collaborating with prestigious organizations like the Faraday Institute and the British Science Association, Curiosity Box ensures their products are both educationally significant and accredited, aiming to boost confi...
• Revolutionizing Mobility: Crijn Bouman on Hands-Free Charging for Autonomous and Electric Vehicles 09.10.2024 47min

  Prepare to be inspired by Crijn Bouman, the visionary CEO of Rocsys, as he shares his mission to transform the future of mobility with hands-free charging solutions for autonomous and electric vehicles. Live from Rijswijk, Netherlands, Crijn offers a rare look into Rocsys's groundbreaking work with major North American ports and logistics companies like Taylor and Hyster. With tantalizing hints of upcoming European developments, we uncover how Rocsys is setting the stage for a driverless tomo...
• Spearheading Sustainable Batteries: Insights from the Global Battery Alliance 04.10.2024 41min

  Can batteries really drive the green energy revolution? Join me as Inga Peterson, Executive Director of the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), explains how she's leading the charge to ensure sustainable battery supply chains. From her shift from international security to spearheading initiatives crucial for the green energy transition, Inga brings a wealth of experience and passion to our discussion. We tackle the foundational goals of the GBA, emphasising the need for collaboration across indust...
• Electric Vehicles and Chinese Dominance Unveiled with Michael Dunne 29.01.2024 1godz 4min

  Embark on an enlightening ride with Michael Dunn, an automotive sage with an Asian tenure spanning over a quarter of a century. As we cruise through the landscape of change in the auto industry, Michael steers us through the night terrors haunting today's executives: the rise of software-defined vehicles, the electric vehicle revolution, and the looming shadow of Asian, particularly Chinese, dominance in the market. From his Detroit roots to the bustling streets of Bangkok, Michael's journey ...
• Transforming Europe's Economy with Sustainable Mineral Resources 22.01.2024 56min

  Discover the untapped treasure trove of Europe's lithium and borate resources as we sit down with Peter and Alex Palkovsky of Euro Lithium. In a conversation that spans from the picturesque Barcelona to the snowy stretches of Vancouver Island, we uncover the Palkovsky's groundbreaking discovery of a substantial borate deposit with significant lithium content. Their commitment to eco-friendly extraction processes promises a future where Europe's raw material needs are met sustainably—imagine a...
• Bill Russo Unpacks China's Electric Vehicle Revolution and Its Global Impact. 19.01.2024 38min

  Embark on an electrifying exploration of China's automotive revolution with me as we sit down with Bill Russo, arguably the most authoritative automotive commentator living in China. Together, we unravel the intricacies behind China's strategic pivot to electric vehicle (NEV) prominence. We dissect how policy support and massive investment have shifted gears for the automotive sector, propelling China ahead and challenging Western automakers to either join forces or compete in a high-stakes r...
• Charging Ahead: How Norway Leads the Electric Vehicle Revolution 02.01.2024 30min

  Embark on an electrifying ride with Christina Bu, the dynamic head of the Norwegian EV Association, as she steers us through Norway's groundbreaking shift to electric mobility. This episode is charged with insights into how a small group of eco-driven individuals accelerated into a robust team influencing global transportation. Christina's wealth of knowledge peels back the layers of Norway's EV policies, the myths hindering adoption, and the importance of community and government support. We...
• 'The Great Race' In conversation with author Levi Tillemann. Global EV Storyteller 28.12.2023 58min

  We all have 20:20 vision when it comes to hindsight - but foresight is much rarer. However, reflecting on what Mr Levi Tillemann recounted back in 2015 as to the then nascent electric vehicle revolution might well equip you, as it has me, with a better sense of what could happen next. His book 'The Great Race' is about people, politics and policy - writ large on the world stage. How has China come to increasingly dominate the global industrial landscape and what were the tipping point ...
• 2023 Retrospective - With Steve Levine 14.12.2023 1godz 7min

  Prepare to embark on an electrifying journey as Steve Levine and I unravel the multi-faceted world of electric vehicles and renewable energy as we glimpse into the 2023 rear view mirror. We dissect the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on the industry, drawing a few parallels with past stimulus packages. The discussion extends to the influential works of both Steve and Levi Tillemann, who both wrote chronicles some time ago now on what we see unfolding all around ...
• Exploring the Potential of Vehicle-to-Everything Technology with Fermata Energy 21.08.2023 28min

  Ready to turn your electric vehicle's battery into a goldmine? Discover the opportunities of Vehicle to Everything (V2X) technology in this enlightening conversation with Claire Weiller, Director of European Strategy Partnerships at Fermata Energy. Strap in as Claire guides us on a journey from the birth of V2X with the Japanese CHAdeMO system, through the adoption of NACS by major automotive giants like Ford, GM, Mercedes, and start-ups Fisker and Rivian etc... How would you like to transfo...
• A 15 Minute Walk & Talk Episode with Battery Guru Bob Galyen 03.07.2023 14min

  Mr Bob Galyen is a true gentleman!... I know that for sure as at either end of June 2023 I was lucky enough to be in his company, initially in Washington D.C at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's Washington DC gathering, and then in Birmingham at Battery Cells & Systems Expo/Vehicle Electrification Expo. Truly honoured to have spent time with Bob on both occasions, and witnessed at first hand his generosity in sharing invaluable knowledge and lessons learned - with everyone he encounters....
• Dr Andy Palmer on EV's 02.07.2023 1godz 4min

  2006's 'Who Killed The Electric Car' with its 2011 sequel 'Revenge Of The Electric Car' are chronicles of the trials and tribulations of the nascent electric vehicle proposition - with the latter movie featuring Dr. Andy Palmer CMG working alongside Nissan Motor Corporation's enigmatic CEO Carlos Ghosn. Fast forward to June 2023 and I spend 60 minutes onstage with Andy in front of a live audience at Vehicle Electrification Expo/Battery Cells & Systems Expo talking about how and when the ...
• Mr Steve Levine 20.12.2022 37min
• CLAIRE MILLER - TECH & INNOVATION DIRECTOR / OCTOPUS ELECTRIC VEHICLES 17.12.2022 54min

  What's your futurEVision for EV's when it comes to... How you started out - your professional journey from the start. Managed transitions - cultural shifts & behavioural change The Bi-Directional Charging Story - it's not new is it? Can I start hooking up my ID.Buzz to the house for V2H right now?... Good news in the UK!