The Rho Motion Podcast

Analysing the energy transition. Each month, our analyst team provide their thoughts and opinions on the EV & Battery, ESS, Charging & Infrastructure and Battery Recycling markets, with reference to our monthly assessments.

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Episodes

Thursday Nov 16, 2023

Welcome to the November episode of The Rho Motion Roundtable. Highlights from this months' discussion include: 
EV sales strong in October, with China setting a new record high 
Society of Automobile Engineers releases China’s Commercial Vehicle Roadmap 1.0
UK Government announces electricity grid connection reform, benefitting BESS projects
Li-Cycle Rochester Hub update
Delays and cancellations of battery plants
BP Pulse and EG announce Supercharger order from Tesla
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday Oct 12, 2023

This episode of the Roundtable One-on-One series focuses on EV charging infrastructure. Host Shan Tomouk and Rho Motion's Data Manager, Charles Lester discuss the practical, social and legislative dynamics that affect progress within this sector. The episode explores:
Why there is a disparity in levels of charging infrastructure between some European countries and others
How governments might make investment decisions around charging infrastructure in countries where EV penetration is low
Government funding, legislation and why some governments have shifted their charging infrastructure targets
Implications of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), and wider OEM adoption
Challenges surrounding the future-proofing of charging infrastructure, particularly in relation to evolving battery technology
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday Sep 28, 2023

Welcome to the September episode of The Rho Motion Roundtable. Highlights from this months' discussion include: 
EV sales in August reach 1.12 million units
UAW strikes and impact on the Michigan ‘Big Three’
Gotion announces USD2 billion plant in Illinois
Reliance battery gigafactory announced in India
The latest charging GB charging standard has been released in China. The new standard will come into effect on 1st April 2024
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday Sep 21, 2023

This month we've been busy with Rho Motion Live: Europe, our two day event that took place in Gothenburg in early September. The conference covered the European EV market, European policy, battery technology, ESS, energy transition capital, battery recycling and the EV charging market. 
In light of this, our new episode of the Roundtable One-on-One focuses on the conference, with Shan Tomouk and Adam Panayi, (Managing Director of Rho Motion) discussing the content and reflecting on some of the insights that were shared. 
Listen in each month for more insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Monday Aug 21, 2023

Our latest Rho Motion Roundtable discusses CATL's new Superfast Charging product launch, and the first two LMFP EV models listed on the MIIT list. The team also give updates on the sodium-ion project in China, new EU battery recycling regulation, GM's bidirectional charging announcement, and the latest on the EU Chips Act.   
Listen in each month for insights into EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com.
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

Our new format Roundtable One-on-One zooms in on a specific market operating within the energy transition. First up is the battery ESS market, discussed and explored by host Shan Tomouk and lead Rho Motion ESS analyst Iola Hughes. Listen to the conversation to find out:
How large a part permitting plays in the progression of ESS projects
NCM vs LFP - how technology has developed over the past two/three years
What is being done to combat fire risk issues in ESS facilities
What kind of viability does sodium ion have in ESS
What the most pressing issues and opportunities are for those in the ESS space
Market share by region - how far behind China are the USA and Europe 
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Tuesday Jul 25, 2023

Our latest Rho Motion Roundtable covers EV sales/models, EV and pack factories, and a global recycling update, including new plant announcements in China. We also discuss battery technology, in particular Tata's UK battery factory and Nio's solid-state battery pack, and developments in the ESS and EV motors spaces.  
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday Jun 22, 2023

In this episode of The Rho Motion Roundtable, our market analysts discuss EV sales, battery ESS, developments around sodium ion EV models, and solid state updates from Samsung, ProLogium and Toyota. We also cover charging news, specifically how OEMs and charge point operators are adopting Tesla's NACS port, as well as battery recycling news.
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets, and discover more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Thursday May 18, 2023

In this month's episode of The Roundtable, Rho Motion Analyst Shan Tomouk shares insights and updates from his visit to the World Energy Storage Exhibition. We also have updates on global EV sales, as well as ESS and battery market coverage. 
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets and find out more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

Monday Apr 24, 2023

Welcome - this month's conversation includes updates on: Global EV sales, EV Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Battery Requirements, EPA proposed vehicle emissions standards, energy stationary storage - grid capacity and market insights, CATL's unveiling of new condensed state battery at Shanghai Auto Show, the charging market and EV battery recycling
Listen in each month for insights into the EV, battery and associated markets and find out more about what we offer at www.rhomotion.com
Copyright Rho Motion 2023. No distribution or reproduction of any part of this video is permitted without prior consent from Rho Motion. For subscription or partnership inquiries please contact info@rhomotion.com or visit http://www.rhomotion.com.

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