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In this episode, Philippe Krief, CEO of Alpine Cars, takes us inside the brand's bold electric transformation, with plans for six new EVs by 2030 and a target of €8bn in annual revenue. We explore how Alpine is preserving its racing DNA and trademark lightness in an electric era, the engineering challenges of performance EVs, and how Formula 1, simulation and software are shaping the brand’s future.

We also discuss the launch of the A290, Alpine’s global expansion plans, regional EV challenges, the role of partnerships, and where hydrogen and automotive technology may fit in next.

A fascinating deep dive into how one of performance motoring’s most iconic brands is redefining itself for an electric future.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Christian Marston, founder of Altilium, the UK clean technology company pioneering a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries. We explore how Altilium is transforming end-of-life EV batteries into a domestic source of critical minerals, helping to decarbonise automotive supply chains and strengthen the UK’s energy security.

Christian shares his journey into battery innovation, explains why cathode active materials (CAM) are a critical missing link in the UK and European EV supply chain, and discusses Altilium’s landmark achievement as the only UK producer of CAM. We also dive into the company’s recent breakthroughs, including the production of the UK’s first EV battery cells made from recycled materials at UKBIC.

The conversation covers major government support and global investment, partnerships with OEMs such as JLR and Nissan, and Altilium’s strategic locations in the South West and Teesside. We unpack the realities of EV battery recycling, challenge common myths, examine the UK’s Critical Minerals Strategy, and discuss what’s still needed to scale a truly circular battery economy.

Finally, Christian looks ahead to what success could mean over the next five years – for Altilium, for clean transport, and for building a resilient, low-carbon battery supply chain in the UK and Europe.

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