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The Fully Charged PodcastFrom Solid State to Sodium - THESE are the next Big Battery Breakthroughs!In this special episode of the Fully Charged Show Podcast, we’re coming to you live from the Giga Stage at Everything Electric Live London! With electric vehicles and stationary energy storage now firmly in the mainstream, what's next for battery technology? Are solid-state batteries the answer to everything, or will we need a variety of chemistries tailored to different use cases? Hosted by Dave Borlace of @JustHaveaThink , this fascinating panel brings together four brilliant minds in the world of battery research and innovation: 🔬 Euan McTurk – Consultant Battery Electrochemist, Plug Life Television 🧪 Dr. N...2025-04-2127 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 128: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Charge Saint and the Future of EV ChargingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 128: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Charge Saint and the Future of EV Charging.Liz Allan welcomes back Dr Euan McTurk, consultant battery electrochemist and co-founder of Charge Saint. Since his last appearance in early 2023, Euan has been busy tackling one of EV drivers' biggest frustrations: blocking charging bays by non-EVs or inconsiderate EV drivers. Euan shares how the game-changing Charge Sa...2025-02-1858 min
The EV Musings PodcastThe EV Fire EpisodeThis episode of EV Musings dives into the topic of electric vehicle (EV) fires, addressing common misconceptions and providing detailed insights into the causes, risks, and methods of extinguishing such fires. The discussion highlights several high-profile incidents, such as the Fremantle Highway and Luton Airport fires, which were falsely attributed to EVs. The episode also explores the chemistry behind battery fires, the likelihood of EV fires compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) fires, and the various firefighting techniques used to manage EV fires, including water submersion, fire blankets, and lance systems.Guest Details...2024-12-0222 minThe Fully Charged PodcastReimagining Energy & Engineering?! | The Fully Charged Show Podcast with Ryan Hughes from ZirothIn this episode, Imogen sits down with Ryan Hughes, a multidisciplinary engineer, interested in all projects with an environmental focus, specifically electrified transport, energy storage, and energy capture devices. He has his own YouTube channel Ziroth which focuses on energy efficient engineering covering a variety of interesting and unusual technologies to help transition the world to a zero carbon future! To see Ryan’s latest episode click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyg-ub8SSTg&t=61s To find out more about batteries, see our episode with Dr Euan McTurk: https...2024-06-1055 minThe Fully Charged PodcastWith Dr Euan McTurk, Consultant Battery ElectrochemistEV Battery Boom? Join Quentin Willson and Dr. Euan McTurk as they explore the latest in electric vehicles battery advancements. As a consultant battery electrochemist who has been working on - and driving - EVs since 2009, Euan is one of the UK’s leading experts on EV batteries, and most definitely has his finger on the pulse when it comes to emerging battery technology. During this enlightening discussion, Euan shares the real story on EV battery fires and talks about some of the new battery technologies to watch out for, including soli...2024-03-2944 min
Insider's Guide to Energy EV3. EV battery chemistry for non-chemists everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about your EVs battery techThe episode features an in-depth conversation with Dr. Euan McTurk, a renowned consultant battery electric chemist from Edinburgh, and the founder of Plug Life Consulting. Dr. McTurk brings his expertise to the table, demystifying complex electrochemistry and discussing the latest advancements in battery technology. The podcast provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of EV batteries, focusing on lithium-ion technology, its components, and the ethical considerations surrounding materials like cobalt. This exploration into the heart of EV technology offers listeners a thorough understanding of the significant strides being made in the field, as well as...2024-01-1453 min
EV Café TakeawayEuan McTurk: Batteries, Botany, and Bad LanguageIn this enlightening episode, Dr. Euan McTurk, a battery technology expert, delves into his journey from a young gardening enthusiast to a leading figure in electric vehicle (EV) innovation. He sheds light on advancements in battery technology, emphasising its environmental impact and future potential. Overcoming personal challenges, Euan shares his vision for a sustainable future powered by informed decisions on EVs and renewable energy. The episode is a blend of personal stories and expert insights, highlighting Euan's dedication to driving positive change in the world of batteries and EVs.
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Insider's Guide to EnergyEV battery chemistry for non-chemists everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about your EVs battery techBattery electrochemist Euan McTurk takes hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddel on a whirlwind journey through all things EV battery. Battery chemistry is fundamental, but only some EV users get exposed to or need to understand the chemistry of their EV battery. You will gain exposure to different battery technologies and how the characteristics of each impact everything from charging to recycling. Debunking myths and helping us better understand charging are all part of this episode of the EV miniseries. Hosts Chris Sass Niall Riddell Links for show notes https://www.pluglifetelevision.co.u...2023-07-0553 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 18: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Sodium ion battery technology, Plug life TV and early EV rangeWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 18: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Sodium ion battery technology, Plug life TV and early EV rangeLiz Allan speaks to Doctor Euan McTurk who is a battery electrochemist at Plug Life Consulting Limited. He is also the creator and presenter of a YouTube channel called Plug life television. He talks about his first Electric Vehicle that he bought in the ear...2023-01-0546 min
The Owl HootElectric vehicle batteries with Euan McTurkEuan McTurk is a consultant battery electrochemist and creator of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel busting myths and disseminating knowledge. A fact-packed, entertaining episode exploring the advances in battery technology, performance, ethical production and energy efficiency in manufacture and charging. 2022-05-3050 min
The EV Musings Podcast125 - The 'An EVs not for me' EpisodeThis is episode 125 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. Ever read a post about EVs and thought ‘Nah, not for me’? Ever listened to people wax lyrical about their Tesla and thought ‘Too expensive. Real people can’t afford them’? Ever seen pictures of people charging at home and thought ‘I live in a flat. What am I going to do, hang an extension out the window?’? If so, this is the episode for you. There are lots of people w...2022-04-2526 min
Towards ZeroGetting Around (EP.9)How to make sure going electric really will help end the climate crisisOur guests Dr Euan McTurk, electric vehicle battery engineer and host of YouTube show, Plug Life Television Charlotte Stamper, circular economy energy infrastructure specialist, Zero Waste Scotland Paul Codd, Cleantech investor, Co-Founder of Cheesecake Energy and CEO of Flexergy Ltd. In this episode, we talk about the need to switch from petrol and diesel to electricvehicles as we enjoy the freedom to get around again without making the climatecrisis worse. Electric...2022-03-2817 min
The EV Musings Podcast89 - The Education EpisodeThis is episode 89 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking at educating EV owners. More importantly, we’ll be looking at who else needs educating on EVs, why they need educating and how we can educate them LINKS Episode 1 Myths and Legends : https://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends EV Groups Nexus on Twitter : Fully charged.show : https://fullycharged.show Fully Charged Live : https://fullycharged.show/events/fully-charged-live-2021/ Euan Mcturk Plug lif...2021-05-1721 min
Take It EVAll About BatteriesI sat down with Euan McTurk of Pluglife TV - to talk about all things batteries. Plenty of information for casual listeners as well the curious geeks amongst us! Also, for the first time - this episode is available as a video on YouTube!Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdzBxmkGKqYEuan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg Website: https://www.pluglifetelevision.co.ukReach out on Twitters: https://twitter.com/takeitev
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The EV Musings PodcastIs the doctor in?This is episode 61 of EV Musings - a podcast about renewables, Electric Vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we'll be looking talking to battery expert (and long time EV driver) Dr Euan McTurk. We'll talk about his background, what he thinks about hydrogen as a renewable energy source, what myths about batteries he would like exploded and why we won't get a battery that recharges in just 5 minutes. He'll also tell us why he thinks CCS is the wrong standard to adopt for charging. 2020-10-051h 09
The EV Musings PodcastTalking to the EV hereticsThis is episode 55 of EV Musings a podcast about renewables, electric vehicles and things that are interesting to electric vehicle owners. On the show today we’re going to be addressing the three main issues people bring up when you tell them you've got an electric car and they claim it won't work for them. We're talking about the EV heretics today! Links: The EV Musings Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/EVMusingsredux EP35: They cost how much? https://evmusings.libsyn.com/website/35-how-much-do-they-cost Euan McTurk on Tw...2020-07-2716 min
The EV Musings PodcastThe ZealotsOn today’s show I’ll be talking about zealotry in the EV world. What it is and why it’s not good. Twitter is full of people who hate EVs. Lots of their hatred is based on inaccurate and outdated information. Also lots is based on pure unwillingness to consider something different. But whatever the reason there’s always someone in the EV community who will dive into the comments and ‘dog-pile’ whoever doesn’t lie or support EV’s. Usually it’s easy to do because we can all knock down the arguments they...2020-04-2017 minThe Fully Charged PodcastElectric Vehicle Myths Busted! - FC LIVE 2019In this live talk at Fully Charged Live on Saturday 9th June, Maddie spoke with three experts about “Electric Vehicles myths busted!”. So on stage, Maddie welcomes Elinor Chalmers from EVA Scotland, Graeme Cooper from the National Grid, and Euan McTurk from Dukosi. So let’s all get confirmation finally, that EV’s can indeed get wet. Thank you to all our panelists with this talk, we all hope this particular episode can be shared with your knowledge hungry EV wannabe friends. So why not share this podcast on your favourite social thing and spread the good...2019-12-1632 min
The EV Musings PodcastMyth-understoodOn our podcast today we’ll be updating our most popular podcast episode ‘Myths and Legends’ with some continuing myths that either persist or have sprung up since our first episode. Timestamps Feature topic 03:10 Cool Stuff : 14:27 LINKS 'N' STUFF Links to Articles etc. Episode 1 Myths and legends: http://evmusings.libsyn.com/myths-and-legends Euan McTurk’s Youtube channel. Plug Life TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg Cool things Electric penny farthing - https://www.southwarkn...2019-10-0618 min
The EV Musings PodcastEV Myths and LegendsWelcome to episode one of EV Musings. A podcast about EVs and things that are interesting to EV owners (and potential owners) The podcast is created by Gary Comerford and Simon Roe, two UK-based EV owners (but most of what they talk about applies everywhere EVs are currently being driven.) In this show we discuss those annoying myths that always seem to get banded about when people try to persuade you that an EV is not the right thing to buy. We'll be covering things such as : Where does the energy come from to...2019-06-0339 min