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Electric EvolutionEpisode 181: Liz Allan and Jonathan Porterfield - Used EV Bargains, Battery Longevity and the Auction AdvantageWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 181: Liz Allan and Jonathan Porterfield - Used EV Bargains, Battery Longevity and the Auction Advantage.Liz Allan speaks to Jonathan Porterfield, former owner of Eco Cars in Orkney and a long-time EV early adopter, now sharing weekly insights from Shoreham Vehicle Auctions on YouTube. From driving electric across Europe to tracking what used EVs actually sell for at auction, Jonathan breaks down th...
2026-02-2459 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 180: Liz Allan and Lulu O' Hagan - Making EVs Simple Through Community, Confidence and Real ExperienceWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 180: Liz Allan and Lulu O' Hagan - Making EVs Simple Through Community, Confidence and Real Experience. Liz Allan is joined by Lulu O'Hagan, founder of EVs Made Easy and the Ham EV Group in London, for an open and engaging conversation about what it really takes to help people feel confident about switching to electric vehicles.Lulu shares her fascinating journey from fil...
2026-02-1751 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 179: Liz Allan and Rebecca Denyer - Reimagining Electric Vehicles with Purpose, Craft and CourageWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 179: Liz Allan and Rebecca Denyer - Reimagining Electric Vehicles with Purpose, Craft and Courage.Liz Allan is joined by Rebecca Denyer, Co-Founder of Sebring, for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience and rethinking how electric vehicles are designed and built.Rebecca shares her journey from a creative and commercial background into the world of electric vehicle manufacturing, ex...
2026-02-1058 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 178: Liz Allan and Gill Nowell - Global Women in EV Day and the Future of Inclusive Electric MobilityWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 178: Liz Allan and Gill Nowell - Global Women in EV Day and the Future of Inclusive Electric Mobility.Liz Allan is joined by Gill Nowell, founder of Global Women in EV Day and a long-standing advocate for inclusion, equity, and progress within electric mobility.Gill shares the story behind the creation of Global Women in EV Day, an international movement de...
2026-02-0342 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 177: Liz Allan and Leon Gomez - Making EV Procurement Work for a Growing Market.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 177: Liz Allan and Leon Gomez - Making EV Procurement Work for a Growing Market. We're delighted to have ProcureEV as the sponsor for this episode of Electric Evolution. They work with organisations across the EV charging and electrification sector to simplify procurement and help innovative businesses engage more effectively with complex processes. Liz Allan is joined by Leon Gomez, Managing Dire...
2026-01-271h 05
Electric EvolutionEpisode 176: Liz Allan and Trevor Palmer - How EV Blocks Is Transforming EV Charging Infrastructure Globally.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 176: Liz Allan and Trevor Palmer - How EV Blocks Is Transforming EV Charging Infrastructure Globally. Liz Allan speaks to Trevor Palmer, founder and inventor of EV Blocks. Trevor shares his journey from working alongside his dad pouring concrete bases, through an electrical apprenticeship, to inventing a modular foundation system that is now used across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.L...
2026-01-2051 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 175: Liz Allan and Laura Waldron - Why Fair Access to EV Charging Matters for Local Communities.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 175: Liz Allan and Laura Waldron - Why Fair Access to EV Charging Matters for Local Communities.Liz Allan speaks to Laura Waldron, Programme Manager for Climate Change at Newport City Council to discuss what it really takes to deliver inclusive, practical EV charging at a local authority level.Laura shares how Newport is approaching EV infrastructure through a climate change le...
2026-01-1353 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 173: Liz Allan and Elaine Meskhi - Making EV charging fair, accessible, and fit for the futureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 173: Liz Allan and Elaine Meskhi - Making EV charging fair, accessible, and fit for the futureLiz Allan speaks to Elaine Meskhi, a Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Consultant at Steer, for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about the future of EV charging.Elaine brings over a decade of experience spanning energy systems, transport planning, and innovation projects, including early EV trials an...
2025-12-3055 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 172: Electric Evolution Christmas Special with Liz Allan and Michele Liddle - People, Purpose and the Conversations Behind the WorkWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 172: Electric Evolution Christmas Special with Liz Allan and Michele Liddle - People, Purpose and the Conversations Behind the Work.In this special Christmas episode, Liz Allan is joined by someone listeners may have heard mentioned many times but are only now meeting properly, Michele Liddle.Michele is the Marketing Director of ChargeWise CX and has worked alongside Liz at Full Ci...
2025-12-231h 10
Electric EvolutionEpisode 171: Liz Allan and Rolle Niemenen - The Technology Driving Trust in EV ChargingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 171: Liz Allan and Rolle Niemenen - The Technology Driving Trust in EV Charging.Liz Allan speaks to Rolle Nieminen, Head of Sales and Country Manager for the UK and Ireland at Kempower, to dive into the technology, strategy, and innovation shaping the next era of EV charging. From distributed power solutions and exceptional uptime to megawatt charging and the electrification of heavy transport, Rolle br...
2025-12-1647 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 169: Liz Allan and Craig Marsden - The Accuracy Revolution: Why EV Charging Needs a Diamond StandardWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 169: Liz Allan and Craig Marsden - The Accuracy Revolution: Why EV Charging Needs a Diamond Standard.Liz Allan speaks to Craig Marsden, CEO of EVCI Global, the team pioneering accuracy testing for public EV chargers and setting the bar with their Diamond Standard accreditation.Craig shares the journey from his early EV adoption in 2013 (and never once successfully rapid-charging away fr...
2025-12-0249 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 168: Liz Allan and Shamala Gadgil - Coventry’s Blueprint for Smarter, Accessible EV InfrastructureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 168: Liz Allan and Shamala Gadgil - Coventry’s Blueprint for Smarter, Accessible EV Infrastructure.Liz Allan is joined by Shamala Gadgil, Director of Decarbonising Transport Consultancy Ltd and Senior Programme Manager supporting Coventry City Council. Shamala has spent years shaping one of the UK’s most ambitious EV and transport programmes, delivering practical innovation that genuinely improves people’s lives. Together...
2025-11-2557 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 166: Liz Allan and Tim Dexter - Tackling the UK’s EV Charging LotteryWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 166: Liz Allan and Tim Dexter - Tackling the UK's EV Charging Lottery.Liz Allan speaks to Tim Dexter, UK Vehicle Policy Manager at Transport & Environment (T&E), one of Europe's leading organisations campaigning for cleaner, fairer, and more sustainable transport.Together, they review the findings from T&E's influential "Charging Lottery" report, which used AI to analyse over 250,000 public charging rev...
2025-11-1151 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 165: Liz Allan and Amy-Jane Marsden - Revolutionising Automotive Training for an Electric FutureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 165: Liz Allan and Amy-Jane Marsden - Revolutionising Automotive Training for an Electric Future.Liz Allan speaks to Amy-Jane Marsden, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy, a pioneering training centre equipping technicians, emergency services and MOT testers with the hands-on skills needed for the EV age.Amy shares her remarkable journey from working within the DVSA and Derbyshire Fi...
2025-11-0441 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 164: Liz Allan and Ralf Kernchen - Making EV Charging Predictable with Reserve and ChargeWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 164: Liz Allan and Ralf Kernchen - Making EV Charging Predictable with Reserve and Charge. Liz Allan speaks to Ralf Kernchen, Founder and CEO of Reserve and Charge. Together, they explore how predictability and planning can reshape the EV charging experience for drivers, fleets, and cities alike.Ralf shares the journey behind Reserve and Charge, a platform designed to give drivers peac...
2025-10-2850 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 158: Liz Allan and Steve Robinson - Driving Talent for Net Zero: Recruitment’s Role in the EV TransitionWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 158: Liz Allan and Steve Robinson - Driving Talent for Net Zero: Recruitment’s Role in the EV Transition.Liz Allan speaks to Steve Robinson, Director of EV and Future Mobility at Hyperion Search. Steve shares his remarkable journey from early beginnings in retail and oil & gas recruitment to becoming a leader in clean energy, electric vehicles, and future mobility.Together, Liz...
2025-09-1658 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 156: Liz Allan and Tina Mould - Building a Greener Future: Inside Oxford’s EV and Sustainability DriveWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 156: Liz Allan and Tina Mould - Building a Greener Future: Inside Oxford’s EV and Sustainability Drive.Liz Allan speaks to Tina Mould, Environmental Sustainability Team Lead at Oxford City Council, to explore how one of the UK’s leading councils is tackling climate action head-on. Oxford declared a climate emergency in 2019 and has been at the forefront of delivering ambitious sustainability and EV cha...
2025-09-0251 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 154: Liz Allan and Ben Nelmes - How EV Sales Are Surging and What It Means for the UK’s Net Zero JourneyWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 154: Liz Allan and Ben Nelmes - How EV Sales Are Surging and What It Means for the UK’s Net Zero Journey.Liz Allan speaks to Ben Nelmes, Executive Director and co-founder of New Automotive. They explore the rapid growth of electric vehicle adoption in the UK and what it means for our path to net zero.Ben shares the jour...
2025-08-1950 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 153: Liz Allan and Ben Thorp - Building Trust and Smarter Destination ChargingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 153: Liz Allan and Ben Thorp - Building Trust and Smarter Destination Charging.Liz Allan is joined by Ben Thorp, EV Charging Specialist at Ratio EV. Ben shares his journey from working in solar and battery systems in Australia to helping shape the UK’s destination charging landscape. With a passion for sustainability, partnership, and circularity in manufacturing, Ben explains how Ratio EV desi...
2025-08-1248 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 152: Liz Allan and Suki Sangha - Beyond the Plug: How Virta is Reimagining EV ChargingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 152: Liz Allan and Suki Sangha - Beyond the Plug: How Virta is Reimagining EV Charging.We’re really grateful and excited to have Virta as the sponsor for this episode of Electric Evolution. Virta is helping to shape the future of EV charging through smart, connected, and flexible solutions across Europe. For the 152nd episode of Electric Evolution, Liz Allan is jo...
2025-08-0549 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 151: Liz Allan and Gemma Robinson - Transforming EV Infrastructure Across Scotland’s Highlands and IslandsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 151: Liz Allan and Gemma Robinson - Transforming EV Infrastructure Across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands.Liz Allan speaks to Gemma Robinson, EV Project Manager at HITRANS (Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership), to explore the fascinating journey from Scotland's pioneering Charge Place Scotland network to the future of EV infrastructure in remote communities.They discuss the unique challenges of building reliable charging netw...
2025-07-2948 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 148: Liz Allan and Simon Allan - The EV Test Drive Experience: What Dealerships Must Get RightWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 148: Liz Allan and Simon Allan - The EV Test Drive Experience: What Dealerships Must Get Right.Liz Allan is joined by Simon Allan, a seasoned motor trade professional with over 21 years in dealership roles, including at Renault, Mini, and BMW. Together, they delve into what it truly takes to support EV adoption at the showroom level, and why the test drive isn’t ju...
2025-07-0857 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 147: Liz Allan and Peter Clutton-Brock - Unlocking the Grid: Smarter Data for a Faster Net Zero TransitionWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 147: Liz Allan and Peter Clutton-Brock - Unlocking the Grid: Smarter Data for a Faster Net Zero Transition.Liz Allan is joined by Pete Clutton-Brock, CEO of Yottar, to explore one of the biggest obstacles in our journey to net zero: grid capacity.With a background spanning UK government departments, global tech giants, and cutting-edge climate tech, Pete has a rare pe...
2025-07-0150 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 145: Liz Allan and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah - The Fight for Clean Air in the UKWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 145: Liz Allan and Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah - the Fight for Clean Air in the UK.Liz Allan is joined by internationally recognised clean air campaigner Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah for a powerful and emotional episode. After her daughter Ella died at just nine years old from a rare form of asthma, Rosamund became a leading advocate for environmental health and founded the Ella Roberta Foundation to...
2025-06-171h 01
Electric EvolutionEpisode 144: Liz Allan and Ben Marks - Consumer Insights and the Road to DecarbonisationWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 144: Liz Allan and Ben Marks - Consumer Insights and the Road to Decarbonisation. Liz Allan speaks with Ben Marks, Managing Director of Electrify Research, to uncover why understanding homeowner behaviour is key to scaling up the transition to low-carbon technologies. With a background in market research and a passion for decarbonisation, Ben shares how his company’s Home Electrification Tracker Study (HETS) is he...
2025-06-1059 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 143: Liz Allan and Daveena Saranna - Diversity, Equity, and the Future of EVsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 143: Liz Allan and Daveena Saranna - Diversity, Equity, and the Future of EVs.Liz Allan welcomes the inspiring and dynamic Daveena Saranna, Campaigns Manager (EV) at Green.TV Media. With a background rooted in sustainability, storytelling, and diversity, Daveena shares her unique journey from growing up in a Porsche dealership to championing equity and inclusion in the EV space.A dr...
2025-06-0359 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 142: Liz Allan and Kirsty Pendleton - Fleet Electrification, Customer Care, and Data Insights at the AAWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 142: Liz Allan and Kirsty Pendleton - Fleet Electrification, Customer Care, and Data Insights at the AA.Liz Allan chats with Kirsty Pendleton, Head of B2B Marketing at the AA, about how the iconic motoring organisation is evolving to meet the challenges of an electric future.With 25 years at the AA under her belt, Kirsty shares how the business has co...
2025-05-271h 00
Electric EvolutionEpisode 141: Liz Allan and Chris Cheetham - Why Annual Safety Inspections Matter for Every EV Charging SiteWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 141: Liz Allan and Chris Cheetham - Why Annual Safety Inspections Matter for Every EV Charging Site.Liz Allan is joined by Chris Cheetham, Founder and CEO of Safer Charging, to explore the often-overlooked world of post-installation care in the EV charging sector. Chris shares his journey from studying environmental science to his early days at PodPoint and the pivotal moment that led hi...
2025-05-2048 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 140: Liz Allan and Gary Comerford - Driving Change: What Makes an Outstanding EV Charging Experience?We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 140: Liz Allan and Gary Comerford - Driving Change: What Makes an Outstanding EV Charging Experience?Liz Allan is once again joined by Gary Comerford, host of the EV Musings Podcast. Together, they take a deep dive into the world of EV charging experiences, sharing personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and small but vital improvements that could transform EV adoption.Gary brings hi...
2025-05-131h 21
Electric EvolutionEpisode 138: Liz Allan and Denis Watling – Powering Apartments with ChargeGuru’s EV Charging SolutionWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message. Episode 138: Liz Allan and Denis Watling – Powering Apartments with ChargeGuru’s EV Charging Solution.Liz Allan speaks to Denis Watling, Managing Director of ChargeGuru UK & Ireland, to uncover how ChargeGuru is revolutionising EV charging for apartment living. Together, they explore the fully funded solution, making home charging accessible for residents in apartment blocks; a critical move in the mission towards net zero and sustain...
2025-04-2958 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 137: Liz Allan and Vicky Edmonds - How EVA England Champions the EV Driver Experience and Net ZeroWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 137: Liz Allan and Vicky Edmonds - How EVA England Champions the EV Driver Experience and Net Zero.Liz Allan is joined by Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England. Together, they explore the realities of supporting EV drivers, tackling misinformation, and driving forward the electric transition to achieve our net-zero goals. Vicky brings a wealth of experience from her years in government transport de...
2025-04-2242 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 134: Liz Allan and Gary Kinzett - Bridging the Gap: Cross Pavement Charging Solutions for Terraced Streets.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 134: Liz Allan and Gary Kinzett - Bridging the Gap: Cross Pavement Charging Solutions for Terraced Streets.Liz Allan chats with Gary Kinzett, Business Development Manager at Gul-e, a pioneering cross-pavement EV charging solutions provider. Gary shares his journey from the corporate IT world to a purpose-led role helping decarbonise transport and improve accessibility to EV charging, particularly for people living in terraced ho...
2025-04-0156 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 128: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Charge Saint and the Future of EV ChargingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 128: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Charge Saint and the Future of EV Charging.Liz Allan welcomes back Dr Euan McTurk, consultant battery electrochemist and co-founder of Charge Saint. Since his last appearance in early 2023, Euan has been busy tackling one of EV drivers' biggest frustrations: blocking charging bays by non-EVs or inconsiderate EV drivers. Euan shares how the game-changing Charge Sa...
2025-02-1858 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 124: Liz Allan and Russ Morgan - Improv Rap and EV InnovationsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 124: Liz Allan and Russ Morgan - Improv Rap and EV Innovations.Liz Allan speaks to Russ Morgan, the Commercial Innovations Director at Ohme, a company redefining EV charging with smart, customer-focused solutions. Russ shares his journey from building his first computer at 14 to leading innovation in the EV charging industry. Liz and Russ delve into the importance of education, customer experience, and bre...
2025-01-2149 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 123: Liz Allan and Naomi Nye - Strategic EV Integration and Market AdaptationWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 123: Liz Allan and Naomi Nye - Strategic EV Integration and Market Adaptation.Liz Allan is joined by Naomi Nye, Head of Sales at Drax Group. Naomi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy sectors. Liz and Naomi discuss the pivotal role of education in overcoming barriers to EV adoption, the innovative work of Drax in...
2025-01-1445 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 122: Liz Allan and Kate Tyrrell - “Plugging into the Future” Improving the EV Charging ExperienceWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 122: Liz Allan and Kate Tyrrell -“Plugging into the Future” Improving the EV Charging Experience. In this special episode of the Electric Evolution Podcast, Liz Allan flips the script as she becomes the interviewee. Joining her is Kate Tyrrell from ChargeSafe, who leads the discussion on Full Circle CI’s white paper, “Plugging Into the Future”, and the insights it provides for Charge Point...
2025-01-071h 14
Electric EvolutionEpisode 121: Liz Allan and Liz Warren - Building Sustainable and User-Friendly EV Charging NetworksWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 121: Liz Allan and Liz Warren - Building Sustainable and User-Friendly EV Charging Networks.Liz Allan speaks to Liz Warren, Director of Public Charging at Mer UK, to explore the challenges and triumphs of building a sustainable, customer-focused EV charging network. They delve into Liz's career journey from energy analytics to leading one of the UK's leading EV charging companies, her insights into cu...
2024-12-3154 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 120: Liz Allan and Professor Richard Allan - A Festive ReflectionWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 120: Liz Allan and Professor Richard Allan - A Festive Reflection.Join Liz Allan and her husband, Professor Richard Allan, for a festive and insightful Christmas episode of the Electric Evolution Podcast. Celebrating two years since the podcast’s inception, Liz and Richard reflect on their personal and professional strides toward sustainability.From the early days of reducing carbon emissions to installing sola...
2024-12-2431 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 114: Liz Allan and Stephen Fitter- Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation: Solutions for Evolving Energy NeedsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 114: Liz Allan and Stephen Fitter- Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation: Solutions for Evolving Energy Needs.Liz Allan speaks to Stephen Fitter, a Fleet Decarbonisation Consultant and the founder of Focus Net Zero. With a logistics and project management background, Stephen has extensive experience in fleet management and business transformation. He shares insights on how organisations can take carbon out of their fleet operations, the im...
2024-11-1249 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 102: Liz Allan and Tom Hurst - Fastned's Quest for Seamless EV Charging and Sustainable Mobility SolutionsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 102: Liz Allan and Tom Hurst - Fastned's Quest for Seamless EV Charging and Sustainable Mobility Solutions.Liz Allan speaks to Tom Hurst, Fastned's UK Country Manager. Tom shares his insights on the challenges and innovations in the EV charging landscape. They discuss site selection for EV charging hubs, the importance of local support, and stakeholder collaboration. Tom also sheds light on Fastned's am...
2024-08-2054 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 93: Liz Allan and Gill Nowell - Unveiling Electric FuturesWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 93: Liz Allan and Gill Nowell - Unveiling Electric Futures. Liz Allan speaks to Gill Nowell, principal at AFRY. Gill shares her extensive experience in consultancy, particularly in EV grid integration projects, and the importance of clean air and zero tailpipe emissions transport. Liz and Gill also explore technological advancements like smart charging and vehicle-to-everything capabilities, which make EVs not just modes of transport but vit...
2024-06-1855 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 92: Liz Allan and Matthew Lumsden - Harnessing Second-Life EV Batteries for a Cleaner FutureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 92: Liz Allan and Matthew Lumsden - Harnessing Second-Life EV Batteries for a Cleaner Future.Liz Allan speaks to Matthew Lumdsen, CEO of Connected Energy. They discuss the fascinating world of sustainable energy solutions using repurposed electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Matthew speaks about how Connected Energy is contributing to improving air quality and reducing emissions by integrating advanced battery solutions in harsh maritime en...
2024-06-1149 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 89: Liz Allan and Johan Karlsson - The Power of EV Policy in Shaping Australia’s Green FutureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 89: Liz Allan and Johan Karlsson - The Power of EV Policy in Shaping Australia’s Green Future.Liz Allan speaks to Johan Karlsson, Managing Partner at Enter in Victoria, Australia, a consulting firm dedicated to steering technology companies and EV charging manufacturers toward seizing opportunities in the Australian and New Zealand markets. They discuss his background in energy efficiency and his strategic invo...
2024-05-2140 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 86: Liz Allan and Graeme Warnell - Mitigating Risks and Charging Towards a Cleaner FutureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 86: Liz Allan and Graeme Warnell - Mitigating Risks and Charging Towards a Cleaner Future. Liz Allan speaks to Graeme Warnell, Director at EV-Ex-Box, about the intricacies, potential hazards and mitigation of EV charging risks. Graeme shares his expertise on the crucial need for proper risk assessment and safety mechanisms in installing EV chargers, which could pose fire risks, contamination, and public danger....
2024-04-3043 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 84: Liz Allan and Harrison Hughes - Plugging into progress with the EV Rally; London to Brighton and BeyondWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 84: Liz Allan and Harrison Hughes -Plugging into progress with the EV Rally; London to Brighton and Beyond. Liz Allan speaks to Harrison Hughes, Co-Founder of Current PR Limited and the London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally event organiser. Harrison is an advocate for fun and sustainability in the world of electric mobility. They discuss Harrison's journey from managing COVID testing to moving in...
2024-04-1636 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 83: Liz Allan and Graham Rowlands - Promoting Standardisation and Effective Management of EV Charging.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 83: Liz Allan and Graham Rowlands - Promoting Standardisation and Effective Management of EV Charging.Liz Allan is joined by Graham Rowlands, Managing Director and owner of Devitech EV Charging Solutions. Together, they explore the crucial need for prompt on-site service for charging infrastructure and the importance of effective management to ensure reliability and convenience for electric vehicle users, particularly in hotel settings. Graham sh...
2024-04-0952 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 81: Liz Allan and Lawrence Della Valla - Tech, Cars, and Family in the EV EraWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 81: Liz Allan and Lawrence Della Valla - Tech, Cars, and Family in the EV Era.Liz Allan speaks to Lawrence Della Valle, the COO of PayThru and an aficionado of the latest in electric mobility. With a rich background that transitions from banking with giants like Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland to his current passion at the intersection of technology an...
2024-03-2646 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 79: Liz Allan and Melanie Shufflebotham - Zapmap's Role in the EV TransitionWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 79: Liz Allan and Melanie Shufflebotham - Zapmap's Role in the EV Transition. Liz Allan speaks to Melanie Shufflebotham, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Zapmap. They discuss the results of the comprehensive Zapmap survey on EV driver behaviour, highlighting the transition from early adopters to the early majority phase and emphasising the importance of a reliable charging infrastructure. Melanie shares insights about the...
2024-03-1236 min
Electric EvolutionElectric Evolution Recharge Episode 5: Liz Allan and Professor Richard Allan - Advancing into a Fossil-Free EraWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Electric Evolution Recharge Episode 5: Liz Allan and Professor Richard Allan - Advancing into a Fossil-Free Era.Liz Allan speaks to Richard Allan, Professor of Climate Science at the University of Reading. They explore the dire need for systemic change—shifting from fossil fuels to greener energy, the influence of media on public opinion, the polarising effect of social media, and the innovative strides take...
2024-03-0849 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 74: Liz Allan and Heather Kennedy - From Scottish EV Drivers Club to Innovative Charge PointsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 74: Liz Allan and Heather Kennedy - From Scottish EV Drivers Club to Innovative Charge Points.Heather Kennedy, the account manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland at Connected Kerb joins Liz Allan. Heather shares her expertise and journey into the electric vehicle (EV) sector, offering valuable insights into the world of sustainable transport and innovative kerbside electric vehicle charge point solutions. Liz and He...
2024-02-0638 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 68: Liz Allan's Electric Evolution Christmas SpecialWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 68: Liz Allan's Electric Evolution Christmas Special.In this special Liz Christmas Episode of Electric Evolution, host Liz Allan reflects on the past 12 months of the podcast, expressing gratitude to the interviewees and the listeners who have made the journey so impactful and educational. Liz delves into her own transformative journey, sharing personal experiences with electric vehicles, EV charging, and sustainable living. She al...
2023-12-2622 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 54: Liz Allan and Dean Hedger - FUD no More: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in the EV and EV Charging SectorsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 54: Liz Allan and Dean Hedger - FUD no More: Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt in the EV and EV Charging Sectors.Liz Allan speaks to Dean Hedger, Senior Business Development Manager at Vital EV Solutions. They discuss various topics, including the influence of fear, uncertainty, and doubt surrounding electric cars and how Dean has set out on a mission to research and un...
2023-09-1949 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 53: Liz Allan and Hiten Sonpal - Building a Sustainable Future, Exploring EVs, Green Finance, and Renewable Energy.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message. Episode 53: Liz Allan and Hiten Sonpal - Building a Sustainable Future, Exploring EVs, Green Finance, and Renewable Energy. Liz Allan speaks to Hiten Sonpal, the Head of Green Finance at MacIntyre Hudson. Hiten is an experienced finance professional passionate about renewable energy and sustainable transportation. He has a wealth of knowledge in financing renewables, energy efficiency, and, most importantly, electric vehicles. He has been...
2023-09-1251 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 52: Liz Allan and Alec Peachey Going Further and Faster, Collaborating for Net Zero in Transport and EnergyWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 52: Liz Allan and Alec Peachey Going Further and Faster, Collaborating for Net Zero in Transport and Energy.Liz Allan speaks to Alec Peachey, owner and editorial director of the online publication Transport + Energy. Alec shares several insights on the challenges and opportunities in the clean energy sector, including the need for collaboration, debunking myths, and seizing economic and healthcare benefits. They discuss th...
2023-09-0545 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 51: Liz Allan and Phil Shadbolt - Innovate, Charge, Succeed, The Mission to Developing Reliable Charge PointsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 51: Liz Allan and Phil Shadbolt - Innovate, Charge, Succeed, The Mission to Developing Reliable Charge PointsLiz Allan speaks to Phil Shadbolt, CEO of EZ Charge and Chairman of Zeta Group. Phil shares some eye-opening experiences about when he bought his first electric car and the reasons behind why he started EZ Charge. He speaks about the innovative pilot that EZ Charge wa...
2023-08-2948 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 50: Liz Allan and Derek McGlashan - Powering the Seas, Insights on Fuel Transitions in the Shipping Industry.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 50: Liz Allan and Derek McGlashan - Powering the Seas, Insights on Fuel Transitions in the Shipping Industry.This week Liz Allan speaks to Derek McGlashan, Director of Saltire Sustainability Ltd, who works in decarbonising ports and the shipping industry. Derek is an industry expert in regulatory matters and sustainable solutions, and they dive deep into the world of regulators and their crucial ro...
2023-08-2153 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 49: Liz Allan, Yin Noe and Zoey Lin - China's Game-Changing Approach to EV Battery Swapping:We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 49: Liz Allan, Yin Noe and Zoey Lin - China's Game-Changing Approach to EV Battery SwappingLiz Allan speaks to Yin Noe and Zoey Lin from the China Automotive Alliance. Yin and Zoey discuss the exciting advancements in electric vehicle charging and swapping stations and the innovative battery-swapping technology that allows for quick and efficient battery swaps in less than a minute. They also ex...
2023-08-1433 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 48: Liz Allan and Marc McLoughlin - The Impact of Electric Vehicle Integration on the Business SectorWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 48: Liz Allan and Marc McLoughlin - The Impact of Electric Vehicle Integration on the Business SectorLiz Allan speaks to Marc McLoughlin, Managing Director of Greenarc Vehicles. They discuss Marc's journey in the motor finance world, his decision to change his company's business model, and the challenges and successes he encountered along the way. Marc also discusses customer confusion regarding EVs, managed co...
2023-08-0750 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 47: Liz Allan and Randal Smith - Urban Fox's Revolution, the Innovative Pop-Up Charger for Residential AreasWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 47: Liz Allan and Randal Smith - Urban Fox's Revolution, the Innovative Pop-Up Charger for Residential AreasLiz Allan has a fascinating conversation with Randal Smith, the Chief Operating Officer at Urban Fox and a seasoned expert in the field of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. They discuss the challenges and solutions surrounding the electrification of transportation. From working with councils to navigating complex fo...
2023-07-3152 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 46: Liz Allan and Jarrad Morris - Making Informed Decisions: Data Insights for Electric Vehicle Charging InfrastructureWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 46: Liz Allan and Jarrad Morris - Making Informed Decisions: Data Insights for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.Liz Allan is joined by guest Jarrad Morris, founder of Fleet E and Plug Charging UK. Jarrad shares his insights on the challenges and opportunities surrounding the development of EV charging infrastructure in Wales. Jarrad discusses his company's unique mobile EV charging solution, which offers rapid ch...
2023-07-2439 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 45: Liz Allan and Toddington Harper - Transforming Electric Mobility; Gridserve's Sun-to-Wheel Technology and the Electric ForecourtWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 45: Liz Allan and Toddington Harper - Transforming Electric Mobility; Gridserve's Sun-to-Wheel Technology and the Electric Forecourt.Liz Allan speaks to Toddington Harper, the CEO at Gridserve. They delve into the cutting-edge technology and visionary ideas behind the Gridserve sun-to-wheel concept and their innovative approach to charge point deployment at speed and scale. They explore the Gridserve "Electric Forecourt," which is centred around th...
2023-07-1758 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 44: Liz Allan and Wouter Thijssen - Heat the Street: Revolutionising Home Heating with Ground Source Heat PumpsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 44: Liz Allan and Wouter Thijssen - Heat the Street: Revolutionising Home Heating with Ground Source Heat Pumps.Liz Allan speaks to Wouter Thijssen, the Managing Director of Kensa Utilities. They dive into the pressing need for decarbonisation in the UK, discussing the vital role of ground source heat pumps in achieving this goal and how they offer a cost-effective and quieter alternative fo...
2023-07-1042 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 43 - Liz Allan and Adrian Slattery - What EV customers want, EV fleet education, and support for EV fleet transition.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 43 - Liz Allan and Adrian Slattery - What EV customers want, education, and provide support for the EV fleet transition.Liz Allan speaks to Adrian Slattery, the owner of DC EV in Ireland. They delve into the world of electric vehicles and what customers really want, exploring how brand recognition plays a role in car purchasing decisions and how the rise in po...
2023-07-0339 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 42: Liz Allan and Jeremy McCool - Wireless EV Charging, and building it into the vehicles ecosystem.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 42: Liz Allan and Jeremy McCool - Wireless EV Charging, and building it into the vehicles ecosystem.Liz Allan speaks to Jeremy McCool, the Founder and CEO of HEVO based in New York. They discuss wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging. Jeremy explains that HEVO offers wireless and plug-in charging options, focusing on improving the EV charging experience for early adopters and fleets. Hevo is...
2023-06-2653 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 41: Liz Allan and Jon Jenkins - The need for accessible electric vehicles, and wheelchair accessible vehicles, the importance of accessible ChargePoints and how to drive change with disabled people in mindWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 41: Liz Allan and Jon Jenkins - The need for accessible electric vehicles, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, the importance of accessible ChargePoints and how to drive change with disabled people in mind.Liz Allan speaks to Jon Jenkins, the Head of Innovation at Motability Operations Ltd. They speak about the 15 million people who are disabled or who have limited mobility in the UK and th...
2023-06-1950 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 40: Liz Allan and Max Van Der Lande - Developing onshore wind projects, grid connections and renewable energy tarriffsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 40: Liz Allan and Max Van Der Lande - Developing onshore wind projects, grid connections and renewable energy tariffs.Liz Allan speaks to Max Van Der Lande, a renewable energy analyst at Octopus Energy. They have a fascinating conversation about refining power strategies, the development of onshore wind projects and putting wind turbines where customers want them. They also talk about grid connections, ma...
2023-06-1239 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 39: Liz Allan and Jenny Figueiredo - Political Support for the environmental agenda, EV Charging gullies and EV Car ClubsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 39: Liz Allan and Jenny Figueiredo - Political Support for the environmental agenda, EV Charging gullies and EV Car Clubs.Liz Allan speaks to Jenny Figueredo, the EV Charging projects manager at Oxfordshire County Council. They speak about the groundbreaking projects the council has been involved in and the political support for the environmental agenda. We talk about EV charging gullies, and the in...
2023-06-0544 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 38: Liz Allan and Linda Grave - Charging Etiquette, what the EV driver wants and Electric PeteWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 38: Liz Allan and Linda Grave - Charging Etiquette, what the EV driver wants and Electric Pete.Liz Allan speaks to Linda Grave, the Founder and CEO at EV Driver. They discuss charging etiquette, what the EV driver wants, and how to ensure legislation doesn’t stifle innovation. They also talk about starting up as a charge point operator. They also talk about the...
2023-05-2952 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 37: Liz Allan and Ian Dee – Digital surveying, Data-driven intelligence and the evidence base for decision makingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 37: Liz Allan and Ian Dee – Digital surveying, Data-driven intelligence and the evidence base for decision making.Liz Allan speaks to Ian Dee, the Climate applications lead at Geospatial Insight. They talk about how digital surveying and data-driven intelligence can provide an evidence base for decisions makers looking to decide on the best location for solar panels and charge points. Ian...
2023-05-2244 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 36: Liz Allan and Dave Walker – EV MOTs, AC and DC charging and EV training on the Shetland IslesWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 36: Liz Allan and Dave Walker – EV MOTs, AC and DC charging and EV training on the Shetland Isles.Liz Allan speaks to Dave Walker, Head of Business Development at Autotech training this week. They discuss MOTs for EVs, AC and DC charging, technical training and electric vehicle training courses, and EV training on the Shetland Isles. Dave Walke...
2023-05-1536 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 35: Liz Allan and Councillor Katherine Dunne - Government funding and the strategic approach to ChargePoint deploymentWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 35: Liz Allan and Councillor Katherine Dunne - Government funding and the strategic approach to ChargePoint deployment.Liz Allan speaks to Councillor Katherine Dunne, the cabinet member for the climate, environment and transport strategy for the London Borough of Hounslow. They talk about the ULEZ expansion into Hounslow. Government funding, private sector investment, the council’s strategic approach to ChargePoint deployment, car clubs, and...
2023-05-0852 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 34: Liz Allan and Craig Hibbert - Minimising your carbon footprint during charge point installationWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 34: Liz Allan and Craig Hibbert - Minimising your carbon footprint during charge point installation.Liz Allan speaks to Craig Hibbert from EV Civils about demonstrating environmental awareness during the civils side of an Electric Vehicle ChargePoint installation. They also talk about minimising your carbon footprint during these installs by using pre-cast reduced carbon blocks and also how to ensure you’re doing ever...
2023-05-0140 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 33: Liz Allan and Aaron Jarvis - Making data relevant for fleet managers, benchmarks and insights into continuity in drivingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 33: Liz Allan and Aaron Jarvis - Making data relevant for fleet managers, benchmarks and insights into continuity in driving.Liz Allan speaks to Aaron Jarvis, Associate Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Geobtab. They discuss the importance of making their data relevant for a fleet manager. They also talk about how the data can provide benchmarks between fleets and continuity in...
2023-04-2445 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 32: Liz Allan and Andy Eastlake - Joined up governmental thinking and how everyone’s perspective of better is differentWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 32: Liz Allan and Andy Eastlake - Joined up governmental thinking and how everyone’s perspective of better is different. Liz Allan speaks to Andy Eastlake, the Chief Executive of Zemo Partnership. They talk about the existence of joined-up governmental thinking and the importance of a successful reduction in carbon for vehicles. They also talk about changing behaviour when we travel and making sure...
2023-04-1756 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 31: Liz Allan and Kate Tyrrell – Safe charging, the infrastructure of the future and inclusivity at Charge PointsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 31: Liz Allan and Kate Tyrrell – Safe charging, the infrastructure of the future and inclusivity at Charge Points.Liz Allan speaks to Kate Tyrrell, the CEO of Chargesafe. They discuss the management of the infrastructure of the future, inclusivity of charge points, the ChargeSafe 144 point inspection plan requirements for the Charge points they are auditing, along with the Top 5 UK ChargePoint operators. ...
2023-04-1054 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 30: Liz Allan and Lash Saranna EV subscriptions, a daughters influence and Coventry transport hub.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 30: Liz Allan and Lash Saranna EV subscriptions, a daughter's influence and Coventry transport hub. Liz Allan speaks to Lash Saranna, the CEO of EZoo, which provides Electric Vehicle subscriptions. They talk about how his daughter Davina influenced his move from selling internal combustion engine vehicles in the form of Porches to Electric Vehicles. They also talk about how he bought his first Tes...
2023-04-0350 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 29: Liz Allan and Shayne Rees - Residential on-street charging, cleaner air zones and working with local authorities.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 29: Liz Allan and Shayne Rees - Residential on-street charging, cleaner air zones and working with local authorities.Liz Allan speaks to Shayne Rees, Head of Marketing at Char’gy. They chat about how to help people transition to EVs and the adoption of EV charging in local areas and residential on-street charging. They also discuss the need for cleaner air and reduction in p...
2023-03-2745 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 28: Liz Allan and Dan Fernbank - The robust approach to carbon reduction, draught-proofing and water source heat pumpsWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 28: Liz Allan and Dan Fernbank - The robust approach to carbon reduction, draught-proofing and water source heat pumps.Liz Allan speaks to Dan Fernbank, the Energy and Sustainability Director at the University of Reading. They talk about the importance of a robust approach to carbon reduction and how he started his journey by draught-proofing the university as much as he could. They al...
2023-03-2038 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 27: Liz Allan and Tom Rowlands - Education of fleet professionals, charging EVs past 80% and battery swappingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 27: Liz Allan and Tom Rowlands - Education of fleet professionals, charging EVs past 80% and battery swapping.Liz Allan speaks to Tom Rowlands, the Managing Director of Global EV Solutions at AllStar business solutions. They talk about their investment in Mina, the All-Star direct payment card for fleets and the education of fleet professionals. They also discuss the knock-on effect of charging an EV...
2023-03-1337 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 26: Liz Allan and Professor Colin Herron CBE - Batteries, confronting data and the truth not everyone wants to admit.We love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 26: Liz Allan and Professor Colin Herron CBE - Batteries, confronting data and the truth not everyone wants to admit. Liz Allan speaks to Professor Colin Herron CBE, a professor of practice at Newcastle University. They talk about how he started working at Nissan in 1987, his master's degree and PhD at the northeast battery alliance, and how he confronts data head-on and challenges the...
2023-03-0651 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 25: Liz Allan and James McKemey - The case for electric vehicles, queuing for EV chargers and EV policy developmentWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 25: Liz Allan and James McKemey - The case for electric vehicles, queuing for EV chargers and EV policy development.Liz Allan talks to James McKemey, the Head of policy and public affairs at Pod Point, in this episode. They speak about the case for electric vehicles, the PodPoint charging ecosystem, en route charging points and queueing and where and how the EV in...
2023-02-2849 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 24: Liz Allan and Mark Winn - eMobility, fast and rapid charges, joined up thinking and leading by exampleWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 24: Liz Allan and Mark Winn - eMobility, fast and rapid charges, joined up thinking and leading by exampleLiz Allan speak to Mark Winn, the head of eMobility sales at SMS Plc. They talk about what eMobility means. They also talk about fast and rapid chargers, hotel booking and joined-up thinking regarding the types of chargers customers need and the user experience SM...
2023-02-2134 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 23: Liz Allan and Carol Deveney - Sustainability in major infrastructure projects, Great Crested Newts, Concrete, and LegislationWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 23: Liz Allan and Carol Deveney - Sustainability in major infrastructure projects, great crested newts, concrete, and legislation.In this episode, Liz Allan speaks to Carol Deveney who is the Managing Director of See Changes Ltd. They talk about how to manage sustainability in major infrastructure projects, what sustainable transport means, the offset of carbon on these major projects and the knock-on effect of...
2023-02-1446 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 22: Liz Allan and Harvey Leach - Developing EV driving habits, solar panels and sustainability progression at homeWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 22: Liz Allan and Harvey Leach - Developing EV driving habits, solar panels and sustainability progression at homeIn this episode, Liz Allan speaks to Harvey Leach, an operational excellence consultant at Veracity Oxford Ltd. Harvey has been driving an electric vehicle for about a year. They talk about how he manages range and long journeys. They also talk about how he has in...
2023-02-0733 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 21: Liz Allan and Graeme Cooper - Peak generation, renewable energy and demystifying energy usageWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 21: Liz Allan and Graeme Cooper - Peak generation, renewable energy and demystifying energy usageThis week Liz Allan speaks to Graeme Cooper who is Vice President Global Solutions at Jacobs Engineering, a Fortune 500 Company. Previously he worked at National Grid as Head of Future Markets for the decarbonisation of heat. They talk about peak generation and also how 87% of renewable energy was use...
2023-01-3052 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 20: Liz Allan and Sara Sloman - Future mobility, carbon offsetting and making a differenceWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 20: Liz Allan and Sara Sloman - Future mobility, carbon offsetting and making a differenceLiz Allan speaks to Sara Sloman, who is now the Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru and Project Director at the EV Café. They talk about future mobility, transforming how we travel and making experiences better for EV drivers. They also speak about carbon offsetting and integrity and how the...
2023-01-0641 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 19: Liz Allan and Deepak Farmah - Skills development and careers to support electrificationWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 19: Liz Allan and Deepak Farmah - Skills development and careers to support electrificationOn this week’s podcast, Liz Allan speaks to Deepak Farmah, the Head of Innovation at Coventry University. They talk about the development of skills to support the journey to electrification and how their Electric Revolution Skills Hub is there to identify skills gaps in the sectors and provides a li...
2023-01-0635 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 18: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Sodium ion battery technology, Plug life TV and early EV rangeWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 18: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Sodium ion battery technology, Plug life TV and early EV rangeLiz Allan speaks to Doctor Euan McTurk who is a battery electrochemist at Plug Life Consulting Limited. He is also the creator and presenter of a YouTube channel called Plug life television. He talks about his first Electric Vehicle that he bought in the ear...
2023-01-0546 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 17: Liz Allan and Sam Clarke - Entrepreneurship, Legacy EV infrastructure equipment and making change happenWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 17: Liz Allan and Sam Clarke - Entrepreneurship, Legacy EV infrastructure equipment and making change happenLiz Allan speaks to Sam Clarke who is the Chief Vehicle Officer at Gridserve, the previous CEO of Gnewt which is a fully electric delivery fleet, and the Finance Director of the EV Café. They talk about how entrepreneurship brought him to where he is now, his conc...
2023-01-0347 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 16: Liz Allan and Charlie Fraser - EV racing, the Artic Circle and EV Drive DaysWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 16: Liz Allan and Charlie Fraser - EV racing, the Artic Circle and EV Drive DaysLiz Allan speaks to Charlie Fraser who works for Octopus Electric Vehicles. He is a sustainable mobility expert and electric vehicle racing driver. Charlie talks to Liz about his first EV the Renault Twizzy which he bought because it was cheaper than getting the bus. How he go...
2022-12-2041 min
Electric EvolutionEpisode 15: Liz Allan and Juliet Davenport - The Green Startup, renewables and infrared heatingWe love hearing from you! After listening to an episode, if you’d like to share a comment or ask a question, just click here to send us your message.Episode 15: Liz Allan and Juliet Davenport - The Green Startup, renewables and infrared heatingOn this episode of Electric Evolution, Liz Allan speaks to Juliet Davenport, who is the Founder and CEO of Good Energy. They dive into discussions about the renewable energy industry. Juliet talks about her journey from sports PR to climate change policy and building a decentralised energy business that wo...
2022-12-1930 min