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Take It EVReform vs. Renewables: Is the UK's Green Future at Risk?Stepping outside my usual perspective, I dive into the political arena to examine Reform UK’s campaign against net zero, electrification, and clean energy. Joined by clean tech expert Quentin Wilson and Dan Caesar from EV UK and Everything Electric, we dissect Reform’s stance.We explore Reform’s economic skepticism and their leanings toward fossil fuels. Quentin challenges the “net zero” framing, while Dan counters with evidence of a surge in green jobs. As Reform gains traction in local elections, I reflect on the anger fueling their populist rhetoric and why their Brexit-style playbook may stumble. We unpack...
2025-06-0839 minTake It EVMatt Donnelly’s EV QuestThinking of swapping your car’s rumble for an EV’s silent zoom? In this episode, I am joined by Matt Donnelly, a Vegas magician prepping for the Foolers Live tour, who’s eager to ditch his 2016 Corolla but daunted by EV options. We dive into US EV life: conquering the 270-mile Vegas-to-LA trek, comparing Tesla’s slick chargers to Electrify America’s quirks, and how charging hubs are reviving desert stops.Matt’s open about cost concerns and range fears. I share my top EV tips—test-drive via rentals, master destination charging, and enjoy the road-rage...
2025-05-3137 min
Take It EVChargeGuru: Bringing EV Power to Apartments and OfficesCan EV charging be as simple as plugging in a phone for apartment dwellers or office workers? In this episode, I sit down with Dennis Watling from ChargeGuru, a company with over a decade of experience making EV charging accessible. Dennis explains the challenges of installing chargers in apartments and workplaces, and how ChargeGuru’s fully funded model removes financial barriers for building owners, boosting EV adoption.
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2025-05-1454 minTake It EVOpen Energy Monitor - Energise Your SavingsCurious how a homemade wind turbine experiment launched a global open-source energy monitoring movement? In this episode of Take It EV, I sit down with Glyn from Open Energy Monitor, who turned a backyard project into a worldwide platform over a decade. From Arduino tinkering and DIY kits to sleek devices, Glyn shares how this subscription-free tool integrates with devices like Home Assistant for pure data ownership.We dive into his heat pump monitoring passion—born from his own install—and why it beats basic apps, plus his electric camper van adventures, cooking on battery power while...
2025-04-2936 min
Take It EVIonetic - Leading the Battery RevolutionEpisode 63 - Ionetic: Leading the Battery RevolutionSmall EV makers up against the giants? Ionetic’s bringing the edge! James (from episode 43) returns with news of a sharp rebrand and World Arc—software that powers custom battery packs for the little guys.We dive into how World Arc streamlines production for companies building 100 to 10,000 units a year—think niche cars, buses, and forklifts—slashing costs and time. Plus, we bust EV myths and spotlight Ionetic’s work on London’s next-gen buses.
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2025-04-1524 min
Take It EVBusting the Myths: The Truth Behind the UK’s EV TransitionIn this episode, we examine how misinformation is slowing the UK’s shift to cleaner transport. I sit down with Colin Walker, Head of Transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), as he explains how misleading stories about electric vehicles (EVs) are damaging progress and trust.Colin tackles some of the most ridiculous myths, from EVs being only for the rich to claims that they’re worse for the environment than petrol cars. We also confront the myths that EVs can’t handle the cold and that they explode in crashes. Colin shares how the ECIU i...
2025-02-2633 min
Take It EVCoCharger: The Alternative to Home ChargingHow can community-driven solutions make EV charging more accessible for everyone? In this episode, Joel Teague, the founder of CoCharger, shares how his platform is connecting EV owners to a community-based network of chargers, making it easier for those without home charging options to keep their vehicles powered.Joel shares the challenges many people face when transitioning to EVs, particularly the lack of accessible charging at home. He explains how CoCharger solves this by allowing individuals with private chargers to share them with others in their local communities, creating a trusted network of available chargers....
2025-02-0133 min
Take It EVScottish Power’s Vision for a Greener TomorrowHow can electric vehicles shape the future of energy and mobility, and what role does infrastructure play in this transition? In this episode, we hear from Bob Murphy, a technical executive at Scottish Power, as he takes us on a journey through the evolution of electric vehicle fleets and charging infrastructure. With over a decade of experience in the EV space, Bob reflects on the early days of electric vehicles, sharing his personal journey and the challenges faced in pioneering EV adoption at Edinburgh College, including the development of their first all-electric fleet.We explore the practicalities...
2025-01-1427 min
Take It EVBusting the Myths: The Truth About EVs with Quentin WillsonHow can we break the cycle of misinformation surrounding electric vehicles and shift towards a future of cleaner energy and sustainability? In this episode, I speak with Quentin Willson, a renowned advocate for electric vehicles, as we dive deep into the myths that still plague EV adoption. From fears about battery life to the misconceptions surrounding EV fires, Quentin sheds light on the facts, busting the myths that continue to fuel resistance against the transition to electric.Quentin also shares his unique journey from driving high-performance fossil-fuel vehicles to fully embracing the electric revolution, demonstrating the ease...
2024-12-2825 min
Take It EVBeyond Solar - The Future of Energy Storage with GivEnergyHow is the energy storage market evolving, and how can it help homeowners save money while contributing to a more sustainable future? In this episode, we dive into the world of energy storage with George from GivEnergy, a company at the forefront of the solar and battery storage industry.We explore the advantages of battery storage, from improving energy efficiency to helping homeowners save on their bills. George explains how GivEnergy’s all-in-one units and user-friendly technology are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing solar systems, making it easier than ever for consumers to optimise their energy us...
2024-12-1020 min
Take It EVEverything Electric South 2024How is the future of electric vehicles shaping up, and what groundbreaking innovations are emerging to power the next generation of sustainable transport? In this episode, Take It EV join forces with Gary Comerford from EV Musings, Simon Rowe (The EV Side), and Rob Shaw (RSThinks) at the Everything Electric in Farnborough. Together, we explore the latest advancements in electric vehicles, from ultra-rapid charging solutions to exciting new cars hitting the market.We kick things off with a look at AW Renewables' game-changing Kempower Charging system, powered by a wind turbine, offering ultra-rapid charging at an incredible...
2024-11-1542 min
Take It EVSolar, Storage & Software with 3TIIn this episode of Take It EV we’re at Everything Electric in Harrogate and I sit down with Mark Potter from 3TI to explore how solar energy and electric vehicle infrastructure are coming together to create a smarter, greener charging ecosystem.Mark introduces us to 3TI’s cutting-edge solutions, including the Papilio3, the pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub—an innovative blend of solar generation and energy storage that’s transforming the way we power our electric vehicles. We how 3TI is making EV charging not only more sustainable but also more efficien...
2024-10-1534 min
Take It EVPole to Pole EV JourneyIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Ramsey to discuss his thrilling Pole to Pole adventure—driving an electric vehicle from the North Pole to the South Pole. First ever journey of this kind accomplished in an EV. Chris shares the challenges, highlights, and insights from his groundbreaking journey across diverse terrains and extreme climates. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on pushing boundaries and exploring the world sustainably.https://poletopoleev.com/https://linktr.ee/poletopoleevhttps://www.thenissannext.com/en/PoletoPole.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/poletopoleev/
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2024-09-3058 min
Take It EVDan Caesar and Everything Electric EpisodeSat down with Dan to talk about all things EVs and green business, Everything electric, Fully Charged.
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2024-09-0240 min
Take It EVKC Talks EVs EpisodeKevin from KC Talks EVs joins me on Take it EV to chat about his hands-on experiences with electric vehicles, especially his time with the MG ZS EV. We discuss why showcasing real-life EV use is crucial for understanding efficiency and practicality. Kevin explains how his YouTube channel is all about straightforward, honest content, driven by what his viewers want to see. We also talk about the importance of a good dealership experience, something Kevin knows firsthand. Looking ahead, we discuss why improving EV efficiency might be more important than just bigger batteries. Kevin teases some upc...
2024-08-1731 min
Take It EVThe Green Strip episodeSpeaking to Patric, aka People's tarrif, aka Green Strip show about difficulties of living with an EV on a budged without access to own charger and his 6060 trip. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/greenstripshowhttps://twitter.com/PeoplesTariffhttps://twitter.com/greenstripshow
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2024-07-3117 min
Take It EVThe Duracell Energy EpisodeConversation with Dan Millar from Duracell Energy about their offering and some interesting technical details.https://www.duracellenergy.com/Quote calculator: https://app-uk.duracellenergy.com/quote-calculator
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(42:06) - summary
2024-06-1447 min
Take It EVEverything Electric North 2024In this episode of Take It EV, recorded at the Everything Electric Show in Harrogate, hosts Gregg, Rob and Gary discuss their experiences and key highlights from the event. They share insights on new electric vehicle test drives, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, BYD Seal, and Volvo EX30, emphasising the no-pressure test drive environment. The episode also explores emerging technologies and innovative solutions like heat pump subscription systems from Aira, highlighting the integration of electric vehicles with home energy systems. Additionally, they delve into panel sessions addressing electric vehicle misinformation and the broader impact of electrification on reducing...
2024-05-2946 min
Take It EV1 Million EVs on UK Roads & Your Ultimate Guide to Driving EV1M EVs registered in the UK! https://www.zap-map.com/ev-stats/ev-marketThis new episode celebrates 1 millionth EV registered in March 2024, in the UK. Yup. I think it's a big elfin deal. I thought it would be good to get my ideas of how to make one's life easier with new EV. The advice I would have given my friends and myself back in 2016. Or since. Patreon https://mastodon.social/@takeitevOctopus electroverse Your Octopus Energy Referral codeUse this link to sign up to Octopus - h...
2024-04-1340 minTake It EVRobocar 9000Some shows have seasons, I decided to try talking with the future of transportation . It didn't go well ;()
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2024-04-0102 min
Take It EVIndependent car maintenance with HevraConversation with Pete, co-founder of Hevra and Matt from Cedar garage, one of the HEVRA garages about servicing and maintenancehttps://www.hevra.org.uk/https://cedarelectric.co.uk/
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2023-12-151h 00
Take It EVThe Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 & EVA EnglandConversation with James Court, CEO of EVA England about EVAE's role in The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, and the regulation itself. Topics coveredslow charging? VAT ? whole UK? or just GB ?Scotland?What about posts that are 22kWh, interesting choice with 8kWTesla? Open to other cars vs only Tesla ownersplug and charge ?What are the penalties for not adhering, who is going to police this?how quickly will it be rolled out and do you see any hold outs ? Any critics?Is it a law or a draft? What could possibly go wrong ? And others subj...
2023-07-2247 min
Take It EVDavid Martell of Andersen EVInteresting conversation about history of Polar Charging network and current endevours of david at Andersen EV.https://andersen-ev.comhttps://mastodon.social/@takeitevhttps://patreon.com/takeitev
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2023-07-1542 min
Take It EVSWARCO Smart ChargingConversation with Swarco Charging business Managing Director, Justin Meyer. We dive into many subjects related to deploying and running rapid charging infrastructure. And also speak about the latest Dundee developments , including their new charging hub.
(00:00) - Timestamp: 172800000
(03:47) - Teasing Dundee site
(05:05) - What metrics do CPOs use to measure success?
(08:00) - Swarco's portfolio
(11:42) - What usual frustrates new users
(15:51) - Can we restrict slow chargring ?
(22:38) - Swarco branded chargers
(24:44) - What's the best way to encourage more installations?
(26:26) - What is the ROI for a site?
(29:32) - What is the sweet spot as to the site size?
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2023-05-311h 28
Take It EVBuilding Battery Packs with James from IoneticConversation with James from Ionetic, about his business , battery packs and the tech they provide. You can find out more at https://ionetic.uk/
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2023-04-2751 min
Take It EVInductive Charging with Thomas from HEVOInductive Charging time. The good, the bad and the exciting! Video on our product: https://vimeo.com/761238722Recent news about our collaboration with Stellantis: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hevo-to-collaborate-with-stellantis-on-wireless-ev-charging-301746884.htmlForbes article (and YouTube video embedded) on pairing automated parking with automated charging: https://www.forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/2021/11/10/enterprise-rent-a-car-tests-bosch-automated-parking-tech/?sh=646967f852ffDemo unit at Detroit Smart Parking Lab in Detroit, USDemo unit at Car Charged UK in Mansfield, UKSubmersion test at HEVO HQ in Brooklyn, US
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2023-03-0735 min
Take It EVDo heatpumps work? and what's coming in 2023Gregg's solo waffle episode. Why have I been go for a while? What's happened in the meantime? How's the heatpump doing? How am I doing? What's coming in 2023?
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2023-02-1339 min
Take It EVScience of climate change with Michael De PodestaScience of climate change, what can we do about it and what are the real basis for it.Also, talk about why hydrogen is not the great future everyone’s hoping for. Even tho it has a little bit of a role to playhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Stewart_Callendarhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeling_Curvehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milankovitch_cyclesHeat Pump Explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDjBZ9GqFmcHow We Measure the World - with Michael de Podesta: https://www.youtube.co...
2022-11-061h 21
Take It EVStay and charge with R3charge!Conversation with Ole WIESEN-BERGNER, Founder & CMO of R3charge. Check them out at https://www.r3charge.com , Don't forget to use the code: TAKEIT10 . I don't get any money for it - but I want to support them and their endeavour. Check out this podcast at https://takeitev.transistor.fm , https://takeitev.transistor.fm/subscribeAnd chuck us few quids a month if I want me to release more episodes and more often: https://www.patreon.com/takeitev
2022-09-0430 minTake It EVConversation with Quentin WillsonInterview with Quentin Willson about EVs, his past experiences and what can we do in the future to improve things.Quentin Willson On Twitter https://twitter.com/QuentinWillson Fair Charge UK: https://www.faircharge.co.uk, https://twitter.com/fairchargeukBritishVolt https://www.britishvolt.comMerch: https://take-it-ev-podcast.creator-spring.comSubscribe: https://takeitev.transistor.fm/subscribeSupport me: https://www.patreon.com/takeitevTwitter: twitter.com/takeitevOctopus Energy referral code (use...
2022-07-1752 minTake It EVHeatpumps with Nathan James Van GamblingSpoke to Nathan James Van Gambling, of BetaTeach/BetaTalk fame about all things Heatpumps. https://betatalk.buzzsprout.comhttps://twitter.com/betateachpodhttps://betateach.co.ukhttps://youtu.be/CxkzyO_QWFISwitch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504
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2022-06-121h 11Take It EVCharge Safe with Kate TyrrellConversation with Kate Tyrrell, who set up ChargeSafe UK following her personal experiences with charging on the road. We talk about the issues, but also have a good old chinwag about electric cars and related subjects. Trying to keep it fun and light :-) Enjoy. hello@chargesafe.ukhttps://www.chargesafe.ukhttps://twitter.com/EVChargeSafe https://twitter.com/takeitevYouTube video Switch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504
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2022-05-111h 12Take It EVEVA England with WarrenSat down with Warren Ryan Philips to talk about EVA England and reducing your house's enviromental footprint. What a great human being to talk to. Very inspiring conversation. Warren's Twitter : https://twitter.com/LuciddestinyEVA England: https://www.evaengland.org.ukEVA Scotland: https://www.eva.scotTransition town network https://transitionnetwork.orgEco open homes http://openecohomes.orghttps://twitter.com/takeitevhttp://patreon.com/takeitevTake IT EV podcast YouTube channelSwitch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/r...
2022-04-151h 15Take It EVRobotics, EVs, Tesla, AI, Manufacturing and other things with Maz SharChat with Maz Shar about EVs, supply, AI and many other related subject. Much more relaxed and laid back episode than usual . Take It EV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCNp8fSMRQtNESGJYHSkcwSUBSCRIBE! SHARE!ENJOY!Switch to octopus and get £50 off your household bills https://share.octopus.energy/rose-rain-504
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2022-02-251h 03Take It EVKempower CEOhttps://kempower.comRecent announcements: https://kempower.com/information-center/news/First installation of Kempower charger in the UK: https://www.vital-ev.co.ukKempower chargers are used on Osprey network in the UK https://ospreycharging.co.ukTake It EV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgCNp8fSMRQtNESGJYHSkcw
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2022-02-121h 03Take It EVDesigning cars for people with accessibliity in mindShort episode, part duex if you like. Speaking to Chris and dipping into his knowledge of OEM design practices and how different manufactures consider designing cars for users with different needs, body shapes and disabilities.
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2022-02-0528 minTake It EVAccessibility and EVsChat with an owner of EVs who also happens to be a disabled person. We talk about challenges of living with disabilities, driving , charging etc. Part 1 of this discussion . You don't want to miss it!https://twitter.com/B_McBeardfacehttps://www.motability.co.uk
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2022-02-0157 minTake It EVTruckin' in the USA and EVsInterview with Ellie O'Daire , truck driver from USA. She's recently upgraded her Mustang to the EV version, Mustang-E. We are talking about EVs in the USA, other than the one everyone's talking about usually, but more importantly about trucking. I've learned a ton and hope that you'll find this conversation interesting. Mustang-E Ellie's YouTubehttps://twitter.com/EllieODairehttps://twitter.com/TakeItEV
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2021-11-2640 minTake It EVPlug In Hybrids..Solo episode about plug-in hybrids, what's great about them and all the grips I got with the misconceptions of buying and owning one. The bad, the good, etc. TLDR: they are not EVs, shouldn't be allowed to use rapid chargers and won't be relevant in 5-10 years. Let's hope.PHEV models found to be 61% less efficient in real-world use.And so much more.. Classic Gregg solo episode.
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2021-10-2428 minTake It EViPace experiencesSat down with Gary, who has been driving Jaguar iPace for a very long time, to talk about his stories, experiences. Don't worry, I did ask him some tricky questions as well :-) http://twitter.com/takeitevhttps://www.youtube.com/iPaceOwner
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