Electric & Eclectic with Roger Atkins - LinkedIn Top Voice for EV Roger Atkins
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In conversation with the past, present, and future movers and shakers of the electric vehicle eco-system. Upstream in mining and mineral processing and downstream in batteries and charging infrastructures - and all points in between! I will draw on friendships and experiences from almost 40 years in the auto industry - almost half of that embedded within the nascent EV industry. Failure and success are all part of my story...and that of many people I know. YOU will hear about it all.
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Electric Vehicles and Chinese Dominance Unveiled with Michael Dunn
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 ...
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Transforming Europe's Economy with Sustainable Mineral Resources
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...
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Bill Russo Unpacks China's Electric Vehicle Revolution and Its Global Impact.
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...
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Charging Ahead: How Norway Leads the Electric Vehicle Revolution
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...
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'The Great Race' In conversation with author Levi Tillemann. Global EV Storyteller
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 mo...
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2023 Retrospective - With Steve Levine
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 us...