Guests from across the EV industry will join the crew for The EV Café Takeaway, having candid conversations to highlight the work of the Electric Vehicle and Sustainability industry, to uncover stories that we all need to learn from and importantly, to understand something of the people behind the work. The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovators, and collaborators in our industry. The generosity, openness, honesty, and insight from our gues ...
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88: Rock, Race, and Recharge: A Conversation with Rick Parfitt Jr
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Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they sit down with the multifaceted Rick Parfitt Jr—musician, racing champion, and electric vehicle enthusiast. Rick shares his exhilarating journey from the racetrack to the stage, revealing how his passion for cars evolved from classic engines to electric powerhouses like his Porsche Taycan. Dive into Rick’s ins…
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87: Naomi Nye: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation in EV
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In this episode, Naomi Nye of Drax Energy Solutions shares her transformative journey from finance to a leadership role in EV infrastructure, blending technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset. Naomi reflects on how early personal hardships, like a serious accident at sixteen, taught her resilience and shaped her proactive, collaborative …
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86: Dr Isobel Sheldon OBE: Breaking Ground in Battery Innovation
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Dr. Isobel Sheldon OBE, a self-taught pioneer in battery technology, has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable transportation and cleaner air. Driven by childhood asthma and a fascination with electric vehicles, she broke into battery engineering without a traditional Ph.D., instead receiving an honorary doctorate recognising her lifelong c…
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85: Jess Shanahan: Championing EV Motorsport
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Jess Shanahan takes us through her exciting career spanning motorsport and journalism, up to recently becoming a team principal in the E-Scooter Championship. After a transformative 2,500-mile EV road trip, Jess transitioned into the e-mobility space, focusing on sustainability and combating EV misinformation. Now, as the head of RM Electric, she b…
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84: Adam Hall, Drax Electric Vehicles
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Join Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they welcome Adam Hall, Director of Energy Services at Drax. They explore how Drax has evolved from traditional coal power generation to pioneering sustainable biomass energy solutions. Adam discusses Drax Electric Vehicles’ comprehensive services, offering businesses a full turnkey solution for fleet electrificat…
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83: Transport, Energy, and a Peachy Future: Bridging the Gap with Alec Peachey
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In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts Paul and John chat with Alec Peachey, founder of the popular industry news website Transport and Energy and annual event Transport & Energy Forum. Alec shares his journey from local journalism to uniting the transport and energy sectors. After facing redundancy during the pandemic, he turned challenges…
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82: From Trials to Triumphs: The EV Rally with Colin Boyton
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Join hosts Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they sit down with Colin Boyton from GreenFleet, one of the masterminds behind the EV Rally. Colin shares the inspiring story of how he pioneered the EV Rally of Scotland during COP26 and grew it into a major event showcasing electric vehicle capabilities and infrastructure across the UK. Beyond his professi…
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81: Breaking EV Records with Webfleet: 569 Miles on a Single Charge
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Join Sara Sloman as she sits down with Guinness World Record holders Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker. Discover how Sam and Kevin achieved not one but two EV world records: the longest journey by an electric vehicle on a single charge and the greatest distance traveled by an electric van. Learn about the meticulous planning, efficient d…
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80: August Webinar: Last Mile – Ebikes, Cargo Bikes, and Small EVs
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We were lucky enough to be joined by Mike Cutts of Iveco, Stewart Murphy of Royal Mail and Paul McCormack of Decarbon Logistics to discuss the growing area of zero emission deliveries and last mile deliveries in particular. From Postman Pat to the Iveco eDaily, there is something here for everyone! The chat was steered by Jonny Berry ably supported…
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79: Adrian Fielden-Gray: Humility and Growth at Be.EV
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Adrian Fielden-Gray shares his journey as co-founder of Be.EV, a customer-focused CPO, highlighting the importance of humility in business leadership. Adrian discusses the balance he and his partner, Asif Ghafoor, bring to the table, emphasising their complementary strengths and shared vision. He reflects on how their tenacity and commitment to sup…
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78: Richard Parker & James Dewhurst: Rallying Behind Data
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In this special episode, Richard Parker and James Dewhurst from Webfleet join to discuss their data-focused contributions to the GreenFleet EV Rally. Covering 1,500 miles across diverse vehicles, the rally provided key insights into EV performance, particularly in challenging real-world scenarios. The episode looks at the importance of refining EV …
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77: Jacqui Barker: Woman Of The Year 2024
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Jackie Barker, OEM Strategy Director at Keyloop and 2024 Woman of the Year, joins the discussion. Jackie shares her journey in the automotive industry, emphasising the importance of diversity, inclusivity, and mentorship. She highlights how she has transformed her team to achieve gender balance and advocates for creating opportunities for women in …
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76: (Republish) David Beeney – Helping our hearts and minds from one panic attack to the next!
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Not a normal EV Café Takeaway today as we are just lining up the next episode. Today we get to delve into the archives of a brilliant, fun, and moving chat with a guy called David Beeney. You’ll remember that the EV Café absolutely stand on the importance of mental health, with both John Curtis and Paul Kirby being mental health first aiders, and D…
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75: Richie Martin: Harnessing Energy, Emotion, and Experience
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The EV Café’s own Richie Martin delves into his journey from organising The Installer Show to becoming a driving force in the electrification and sustainability space. He opens up about the personal losses that shaped his resilience, and how early experiences of adversity fueled his passion for connecting with people. Richie shares his love for ang…
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74: Mark Pierce: Engineering a Sustainable Future
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Mark Pierce, Data and AI Engineering Lead at Hydrock (recently acquired Stantec), delves into his work optimising net-zero strategies using AI and big data. He addresses AI fears, emphasising its role in enhancing jobs, not replacing them. Mark shares his career journey from a Tesco employee to an engineer driven by sustainability and influenced by…
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73: Kirsty Robinson: Innovating Vehicle Livery with Stewart Signs
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Kirsty Robinson from Stewart Signs delves into the company’s innovative approach to sustainable vehicle livery. Stewart Signs, with over 60 years of experience, focuses on environmentally friendly materials and processes, ensuring long-lasting, vibrant graphics for fleets. Kirsty shares insights on the importance of matching the right materials to …
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72: Tom Middleditch: Europcar’s Drive Toward an Electric Future
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In this episode, Tom Middleditch, Head of Electric Mobility at Europcar UK, shares insights on Europcar’s pioneering efforts in the EV rental market. Tom discusses the company’s role in promoting electric vehicles, highlighting Europcar’s commitment to educating customers and providing flexible rental options. He also emphasises the importance of p…
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71: Abigail Middleton: Sustainable E-Mobility
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Abby Middleton from Schneider Electric shares her journey from the cheese industry to e-mobility, highlighting her passion for sustainability and human-centric solutions. Abby talks to JC and Paul about the importance of reliable EV infrastructure, especially for fleets and logistics, aiming for long-term sustainability beyond 2035. She reflects on…
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70: Angus Webb: The Path to Efficient Fleet Electrification
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JC and Paul chat with Dr. Angus Webb, CEO and founder of Dynamon, who discusses the company’s journey and innovations in EV transition for commercial transport fleets. Dynamon’s advanced software enables precise planning by connecting fleet data to EV data, making the transition efficient and cost-effective. Dr. Webb shares his passion for problem-…
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69: Ashley Tate: Success with Simplicity
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Ashley Tate, MD of Allstar ChargePass, emphasises simplicity, resilience, and constant movement in business. His entrepreneurial journey began at 15 and led to founding a range of successful tech businesses. Ashley’s insights on understanding strengths, maintaining discipline, and continuous adaptation are invaluable. Ashley Tate https://www.linked…
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A recording of our June 2024 webinar - Charging & Software!द्वारा EV Café Takeaway
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67: Daniel Barnes: Bright.Green Innovation
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Daniel Barnes, CCO at Bright.Blue, a division of Bright.Green, discusses the evolution and mission of the company—integrating advanced technology for parking, charging and contactless technology with advertising. With origins in smart vending solutions, the company now offers comprehensive kiosks that streamline EV charging and enhance customer exp…
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In this episode, Paul and Sara sit down with Ben Kilbey, founder of BOLD Voodoo, a communications collaborative focusing on sustainability and clean energy. Ben shares insights from his journey, emphasising the importance of honesty and collaboration in communications. He discusses the challenges faced during his time at Britishvolt and the transit…
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65: George Newton: Engineering Passion in EVs
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In this episode, George Newton from Iveco discusses his journey from growing up in a motor trade family to becoming a key figure at Iveco. He highlights the importance of sustainability, detailing how Iveco integrates battery, gas, and diesel technologies across its product range. He also shares his time in the Royal Navy, where he honed his engine…
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64: Julie and Chris Ramsey: The Journey from Pole to Pole
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Chris and Julie Ramsey return to discuss their historic journey driving an electric vehicle from the North Pole to the South Pole. As the first repeat guests, they share insights from their nine-month, 23,000-mile expedition. They delve into the challenges of planning, the highs of witnessing a polar bear in the wild, and the lows of sleep deprivat…
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63: Vans, Trucks, and EV Lovin'
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‘Vans, Trucks, and EV Lovin’ was our May 2024 webinar Watch this episode on Youtube https://youtu.be/dT2WtlFh7toद्वारा EV Café Takeaway
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62: Marco Möller: Making EV Charging Open Source
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Marco Möller, CEO and co-founder of PIONIX discusses the transformative potential of open-source software in the EV charging industry. Drawing from his extensive background in physics, computer science, and startup innovation, he highlights how PIONIX and the EVerest open Source Project are creating an “Android for EV chargers,” simplifying and uni…
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61: Keith Brown: Seamless EV Charging
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Keith Brown delves into the transformative journey of Paythru, a leader in digital payment solutions tailored for the EV industry. Keith highlights the necessity of adapting business strategies to changing consumer behaviours and technological advancements, illustrating how Paythru pivoted to capitalise on the digital and mobile payments boom. His …
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Show Us Yours was our April 2024 webinar. Sign up for our next webinar at evcafe.org/register Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/ks-OasltfNcद्वारा EV Café Takeaway
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59: Sarah Clarke: Transitioning to Sustainable Mobility
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Sarah Clarke from Europcar Mobility Group joins Paul Kirby to discuss her role and the broader initiatives Europcar is implementing to promote sustainable mobility. As the B2C Marketing Manager, Sarah highlights how Europcar is actively transitioning its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring that customers can experience EVs firsthand, thereby…
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58: Asif Ghafoor: The Community Connector
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Asif Ghafoor, the spirited force behind Be.EV., shares his journey of pioneering a customer-centric revolution in the EV charging infrastructure space. Initiated during the 2020 lockdown, Be.EV. aims not just to build an extensive charging network but to intricately weave it into the community fabric, ensuring the technological leap benefits all, n…
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57: Will Reeves: The Future on Display: CV Show 2024
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Will Reeves, Commercial Vehicle & Bus and Coach Section Manager at SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) joins us on the EV Café for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of April’s Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC, Birmingham. As a passionate advocate within the automotive industry, Will underscores the vital roles of hydrogen and electr…
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56: Guy Haydon: Electric Dreams Take Flight
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Guy Haydon, Chief Commercial Officer of AeroVolt, delves into the pioneering world of electric aircraft charging. AeroVolt is a startup building a public network for electric aircraft charging, akin to EV charging for cars. Despite the nascent market, with AeroVolt owning 10% of the UK's electric aircraft (a total of one plane), the industry's futu…
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55: Paul Allera: Let’s Enhance Our Understanding
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Paul Allera, Technical Director at the RHA (The Road Haulage Association) shares his journey in the transport industry, emphasising the significance of giving back and supporting the SMEs within the road haulage sector. His rich background, beginning as an apprentice mechanic and evolving through various roles, highlights a deep-rooted passion for …
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54: Mike Cutts: Electrifying the Commercial Vehicle Space
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In this episode, we delve into the journey of electrification in the commercial vehicle sector with Mike Cutts, Business Line Director at Iveco. With a focus on transitioning from diesel to electric vehicles, Mike highlights Iveco's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. The conversation covers the launch of the E-Daily, Iveco's electr…
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53: Emma Thompson: Engineering the Future
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Emma Thompson, distinct from her Hollywood namesake, highlights her journey and passion in the engineering sector, particularly her role at the Society of Operations Engineers. This episode dives into the evolution of the engineering field, emphasising diversity, inclusion, and the significant shifts towards sustainability. Thompson shares insights…
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52: Tomas Edwards: The Transport Hierarchy Dream
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Tomas Edwards, who transitioned from financial services to business strategy and consulting, discusses his journey and passion for the EV sector. He highlights the significance of software in optimising EV charging networks, emphasising the need for future-proofing infrastructure with advanced protocols like OCPP 2.0.1. Edwards shares insights into…
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51: Mark Newberry: From Grassroots to Green Futures in the EV Landscape
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In this episode, Mark Newberry, Commercial Director for Europcar Mobility Group, shares his journey from a working-class upbringing to being a key player in the EV rental sector. With a history steeped in challenging norms and a personal discovery of dyslexia later in life, Mark highlights the importance of adaptability, resilience, and passion in …
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50: Fraser Crichton: The Key to Dundee EV
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In this captivating episode, Fraser Crichton from Dundee City Council takes us through Dundee's ambitious journey towards electric vehicle (EV) integration, highlighting the city's innovative approach to EV infrastructure and fleet electrification. With a focus on reducing pollution and enhancing air quality, Fraser shares insights into Dundee's st…
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49: Renee Rogers: ONO, it’s Renee Rogers
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Renee Rogers, CEO and founder of ONO, discussed her journey from managing a fleet of vehicles to creating a tech company aimed at streamlining the reporting and management of road traffic incidents for fleet owners and drivers. With a background that transitioned from the wedding industry to fleet management, Renee identified a gap in the efficient…
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48: Dan Caesar: Fully Charged to Everything Electric: A Global EV Evolution
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In this episode, Dan Caesar delves into the transformative journey of Fully Charged, highlighting its role in advancing EVs and clean energy. As the platform evolves into the global brand "Everything Electric," Dan's insights underline the expanding horizon of electrification. His leadership has been pivotal in shaping Fully Charged's impact and re…
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47: Duncan Webb: From Clucking to Trucking: A Fleet Manager's Journey
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This episode features Duncan Webb from The AA, an innovator and expert in the fleet industry. Webb's journey from a farm job managing 3,000 chickens to becoming a fleet management leader reflects his drive and adaptability. He shares insights from transitioning BT's fleet to a B2B strategy and his evolution from a finance professional to a fleet ex…
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46: Esther Jones: 32 years in one business, boring right? Wrong!
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In this insightful episode, Esther Jones from The AA delves into her 32-year journey with the organisation. Starting as a somewhat shy individual, Esther transformed into a confident professional, capable of effectively managing complex roles and nurturing strong relationships. Her resilience in facing personal and professional challenges, like con…
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45: Martin Dorey: Making Sustainability Cool
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Martin Dorey, author and surfer, delves into his passion for sustainable living, especially through the lens of camping, surfing, and EVs. His initiative, the "Two Minute Beach Clean," has gained global traction, emphasising the power of collective small actions for significant environmental impact. This campaign led to his book "No. More. Plastic.…
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In this episode, the EV Café team reflects on 2023's EV scene, discussing the rise in EV and van sales, and the expansion of charging infrastructure. They also tackle the challenge of overcoming negative media perceptions. Acknowledging their supporters and sponsors, they highlight the role of community and partnerships in their journey. Personal a…
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43: Russell Peterson: Pioneering Electric Vehicles for Tough Terrains
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In this episode, Russell Peterson, founder of Munro, delves into creating electric vehicles for challenging industries like agriculture and mining. Monroe initially planned to convert old Land Rovers to electric, but pivoted to developing new products based on customer feedback. Peterson's software background shapes Munro’s development strategy, em…
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42: EVage’s revolutionary Electric trucks set to hit the road in UK
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Join a captivating conversation with Inderveer Singh of EVage Motors. Motivated by the devastating impact of emissions in his homeland of India, Singh introduces EVage's innovative approach to electric vehicles, centred on a versatile foundational platform which promises to transform commercial EV production, enabling varied vehicle builds from a s…
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41: Toddington Harper: From Coral Reefs to Electric Streets
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This episode of The EV Café Takeaway features Toddington Harper, CEO of Gridserve, who delves into his unique personal journey and Gridserve's innovative approach to sustainable energy. Harper, inspired by a childhood in a solar-powered home, emphasises the pivotal role of renewable energy in combating climate change. He shares his experience with …
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40: Charlie Gilbert: "You're Gonna Play Again”
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Charlie Gilbert shares his battle with severe depression in this episode of The EV Café Takeaway. Despite his successful career and active lifestyle, he faced a mental health crisis, underlining that such challenges can affect anyone. His recovery, supported by loved ones and professionals, highlights the importance of communication and balance in …
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39: James Starling: From Track to Tarmac
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James Starling, MD of AA Business Services, reflects on his journey from an accomplished athlete to leading electric vehicle (EV) strategy at The AA. The episode delves into The AA's strategic shift towards integrating EVs, focusing on bespoke services for SMEs and evolving roadside assistance to match the unique demands of EVs, as well as The AA’s…
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