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Chris Hazell rewires electrification with second-life EVs and clean tech

Chris Hazell has built his reputation and his YouTube popularity on crazy EVs – from a Batmobile to a 1200 bhp van – and you won’t believe where he’s going next. Will Gray reports Engineer. Inventor. Innovator. YouTuber. There are many ways to describe Chris Hazell, but there is one particular term that he likes best. “I’m a disruptor,” he says. That is exactly what drew him into the EV world – the opportunity to step out of the comfort zone, cut, shut, and create – and it’s exactly what is driving him forward to his next adventure.

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Kent Wanner of John Deere explains electrification for next-gen farm vehicles

Kent Wanner, principal electrification engineer at John Deere, speaks to Will Gray about the challenges of building ruggedised EVs for the agriculture sector When Kent Wanner was presented with a John Deere Fellowship, noting his globally recognised technical expertise, it was a moment of acknowledgement that connected right back to his roots.

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Bob Prohaska of Pratt Miller explains drive cycle analysis for next-gen vehicles

Bob Prohaska, director of mobility projects at Pratt Miller, speaks to Will Gray about applying drive cycle analysis, engineering partnerships and systems thinking to next-generation vehicle development

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Marlen Valverde of H.B. Fuller explains advances in adhesives and coatings for EV batteries

Marlen Valverde, global technical manager ePower and energy storage at H.B. Fuller, speaks to Will Gray on the importance of adhesives, sealants and coatings in EV batteries.

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Metis Engineering’s CEO Joe Holdsworth explains advances in EV sensor technology

Joe Holdsworth, managing director of Metis Engineering, speaks to Will Gray about world speed records, systems engineering and the importance of vehicle sensors Big data is driving the future of automotive development, and Joe Holdsworth

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MAHLE Powertrain’s Mike Bassett explains advances in hybrid and EV innovation

Mike Bassett, Head of Engineering at MAHLE Powertrain, speaks to Will Gray about hybridisation, EV innovation and why the future of vehicle propulsion has many routes Mike Bassett leads approximately 180 engineers and technicians tasked with innovating the technology behind MAHLE Powertrain’s advanced propulsion systems.

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Everrati’s Tony Fong explains advances in EV classic car electrification

Everrati’s head of engineering discusses novel ways of electrifying classic cars with Will Gray Electric vehicle (EV) technology is moving at a rapid pace and much of that is thanks to people like Tony Fong.

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John Stamford explains advances in EV powertrain engineering

The advanced powertrain chief engineer of Jaguar Land Rover got into EVs before EVs were even a thing. He tells Will Gray how far things have come If you want to understand the evolution of electric vehicles (EVs), there are few better to speak to than Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced powertrain chief engineer, John Stamford.

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In conversation with Henkel’s battery expert Dr Keon Woo Lee

Peter Donaldson chats to a leading battery expert, who says innovation is all about winning against the things you can trade off. In a rapidly evolving EV landscape, the quest for advanced battery technologies remains at the forefront. Dr Keon Woo Lee leads Henkel’s Fuel the Future Team and Engineering and Advanced Testing...

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In conversation: Neil Yates

Rory Jackson learns the success of a leading skateboard developer. With effectively all automotive OEMs now shifting focus from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to e-mobility, an eye for emerging trends across the industry and its markets has become critically.