The 70% Problem: What Still Needs Electrifying with Michael Liebreich

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   12 Oct 2026 · 56 minNew

   Is Fusion Really 30 Years Away?

   Is fusion still "always 30 years away"? STEP Fusion's program director, Dr James Cowan, sets out the UK's plan to build a prototype commercial fusion plant by 2040, covering the engineering, supply chains, funding and economics as well as the physics. 00:00 Intro 02:29 What is STEP Fusion? 04:13 Why fusion isn't "always 30 years away" 07:33 How fusion works, and the neutron problem 18:59 What STEP is building at West Burton 24:00 Delivery plan: partners and a 2030 construction start 32:12 Who pays for it? Funding and the commercial route 34:38 Cost, baseload power and fit with renewables…

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   28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr

   Going gangbusters? Global EV sales surge, BUT who are the winners & losers?

   Robert mines Benchmark Mineral Intelligence for a 'data rich' and optimistic deep dive... Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow 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 Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap- sign-up/…

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   21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   Fortescue: The Global Mining 'goliath' that's genuinely 'greening' a dirty business

   Monstrous trucks and cleaning up a 'carbon monster': Robert talks to the CEO of Fortescue. Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show 2027 dates yet to be confirmed - watch this space! To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Timestamps: 00:00:10 – Intro 00:03:49 – What Fortescue is, export scale, Port Hedland 00:07:26 – Why decarbonize: climate, economics, sovereignty 00:13:45 – The economics: diesel cost vs solar/battery savings 00:18:50 – Mining tech and safety: why big machines lag…

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   14 Sep 2026 · 54 min

   Charging HYSTERIA or Valid CONCERN? EV sales surge strains Australian grid?!

   Tabloids catastrophize about charging, but Robert talks to Ausgrid to uncover the truth... Join us this Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Sydney Showground: https://everythingelectric. show EVERYTHING ELECTRIC SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric. show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign:…

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   7 Sep 2026 · 58 min

   'Green with Envy?' Has Australia hit the 'sweet-spot' for EV, solar & battery?

   Helen Czerski has an enlightening chat with Eytan Lenko, 'Boundless' enthusiast for climate tech. Join the 'rEVolution', visit our imminent Everything Electric expos in London & Sydney: https://everythingelectric. show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@ fullychargedshow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/ STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ fullychargedshow Become a…

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   31 Aug 2026 · 10 min

   SAYONARA! Is JAPAN being left behind? And JACK's 'gear' change!

   It's no secret that this is a year of change at the Fully Charged Show, and after 5 years of relative 'sustainability', we're bidding farewell to a few of our biggest stars (in front of, and behind the scenes). And now, arguably none bigger than, Jack Scarlett. And we've had some serious on-screen talent, from the immense Imogen Bhogal, to the magnificent Maddie Moate, and not forgetting the incredibly funny, Jonny Smith. In fact, when Jonny left to launch the Late Brake Show, he left huge shoes to fill. And then we happened on the talented (and tall), Jack Scarlett, who was making a name…