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Is Fusion Really 30 Years Away? Oct 12, 2026

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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

45:19 When will fusion reach the grid?

48:49 Cost overruns and lessons from nuclear

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The 70% Problem: What Still Needs Electrifying with Michael Liebreich Oct 05, 2026

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This week, Helen Czerski catches up with Michael Liebreich on why hydrogen's hype is deflating, what the electrification staircase says we should do now, and why the energy transition is easier than it looks.

0:00 Introduction and welcome to Michael Liebreich

2:04 What is the "hydrogen soufflé"?

5:35 Hydrogen ladder 6.0: cheaper batteries and a growing "row of doom"

9:14 Why clean hydrogen will likely stay blue, and white hydrogen reality check

14:07 Wind and solar overtake gas, and the primary energy fallacy

18:45 Do fuel cells have a future? Data centres and backup power

21:29 The electrification staircase: the 70% still to electrify

32:56 Who it's for, plus noisy motorbikes, Orwell's coal fire and induction hobs

37:39 Trump, heatwaves, Hormuz and Australia's battery boom

47:13 Skiing, glaciers, "no cold turkey on progress", and the Cleaning Up plug

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Going gangbusters? Global EV sales surge, BUT who are the winners & losers? Sep 28, 2026

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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/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

Fortescue: The Global Mining 'goliath' that's genuinely 'greening' a dirty business Sep 21, 2026

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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: commercial@fullycharged.show 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 behind EVs 00:21:47 – Truck battery scale and first-gen electric retrofit design 00:30:06 – Full mining process, and electrifying the entire fleet 00:34:38 – Hydrogen and ammonia as alternative green fuels 00:39:31 – Steel making, green metal, and Pilbara industrial ambitions 00:58:25 – Battery safety, thermal runaway, and wind-down 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/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

Charging HYSTERIA or Valid CONCERN? EV sales surge strains Australian grid?! Sep 14, 2026

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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: commercial@fullycharged.show 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: 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/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

'Green with Envy?' Has Australia hit the 'sweet-spot' for EV, solar & battery? Sep 07, 2026

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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 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/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk

SAYONARA! Is JAPAN being left behind? And JACK's 'gear' change! Aug 31, 2026

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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 for himself over on Electroheads. From the moment, I saw him I was convinced that Jack was a future star, and we were able to persuade him to join the Fully Charged Show for a while, which turned out to be 5 fabulous years. As you will, I have a huge trove of fave moments with Jack, but rather than divert your attention, I'd recommend you listen to this, his last Everything Electric PODCAST, with our OG, Robert Llewellyn. In it he reflects on his recent sabbatical in Japan and its absence from the battery electric battleground, as well as giving us a glimpse of the glittering road ahead for his career. The truth is, I always suspected he was headed for even greater things. We're just grateful that we all got to enjoy his good humour and automotive acumen for quite as long as we did. Farewell Jack, see you down the road! All the best, Dan, Robert & the team PS See Robert & the rest of the gang at our biggest events of the year in September! Everything Electric LONDON - 11th & 12th September at Twickenham Stadium Everything Electric SYDNEY - 18th, 19th & 20th September at Sydney Showground Tickets: https://everythingelectric.show To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show 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/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric

Has China saved electrification & is Australia a canary in the 'clean' coal mine? Aug 24, 2026

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Robert Llewellyn is joined by a special guest who brings some much-needed positivity. Yes, the world's changing fast, but it's not all bad, and clean energy legend Professor Ray Wills reminds us why. One thing is for certain, the axis of influence is tilting towards the Asia Pacific...

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CHANGE ANXIETY?! Robert & Dan discuss 'adapting' to new realities, & necessary sacrifices... Aug 18, 2026

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It's been quite a ride for Robert Llewellyn & Dan Caesar over the last decade, as they clocked up more than 2 billion views, 26 events globally, including 180,000 test drives, but change is the only constant. As transparent as ever, they discuss entering a new era, how the UK has become a hard market and what is happening behind the scenes to ensure that the Fully Charged Show Ltd survives another decade. 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: commercial@fullycharged.show EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

Is AI & 'big' data *really* going to be gas-powered? Toddington Harper hopes to clean up... Aug 11, 2026

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Helen Czerski talks to Toddington Harper about his ambitious project to 'clean up' data centre energy generation. The brains behind GRIDSERVE has already shown he has what it takes to reimagine the solar and EV industries, now he's switched gear to focus on AI, and how to harness solar power and micro-grids in the Middle East. For the optimistic podcast you need to hear right now, tune in to Toddington as he talks about his newest project, GIGATONS.

00:00 – Intro: Toddington Harper returns to the podcast

00:34 – From Gridserve CEO to founding Gigatons

05:02 – Sustainability, family, and mass extinction concerns

11:34 – Why "Gigatons"? The scale of the emissions problem

13:20 – AI's energy demand and the grid crunch

19:13 – Powering data centres directly with solar

23:20 – GigaBlocks, GigaPods, and five-nines reliability

33:43 – Tackling heat and water use in desert data centres

41:34 – Nvidia's latest chips and liquid cooling innovations

52:00 – Timeline: delivering gigacentres in under 12 months

LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gigatons/

Insta - @gigatons_ltd

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EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026

EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show

Check out our sister channel Everything Electric CARS: https://www.youtube.com/@fullychargedshow

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