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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 decarbonisation policy and now leads EVA England with a mission to ensure the EV driver’s voice is heard loud and clear. Liz and Vicky discuss the challenges of misinformation and confusing EV terminology, the need for clearer signage and inclusive infrastructure, and how EVA England advocates for improved accessibility, affordable charging solutions, and a thriving second-hand EV market. 

Vicky Edmonds Bio:
Vicky Edmonds is the Chief Executive Officer of EVA England, the leading voice for EV drivers across the UK. With nearly two decades of experience in government transport policy, including senior roles at the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and Energy Systems Catapult, Vicky has been at the heart of the UK’s journey towards decarbonised transport. A dedicated EV driver, she brings a unique blend of policy expertise and real-world experience to championing driver interests, tackling misinformation, and advocating for better accessibility and affordability in the EV sector. 

Quote of the Episode:
"The driver doesn’t care particularly about the ZEV mandate. What they do care about is buying a car they’ve never driven before and don’t understand. Our role is to ensure the driver’s voice is heard loud and clear."
 — Vicky Edmonds, CEO, EVA England.

Episode Keywords:
EV charging, Net zero, Electric vehicles, Driver experience, Decarbonisation, Public charging, Accessibility, EV infrastructure, Sustainable transport, Customer advocacy

Episode Hashtags:
#EVCharging #NetZero #ElectricVehicles #SustainableTransport #DriverExperience #Decarbonisation #EVInfrastructure #Accessibility #EVDrivers #EVAEngland

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Episode 136: Liz Allan and Colin Walker - ZEV Mandate Update: Government’s Latest Changes.

In this special, very pertinent and timely episode, Liz Allan welcomes back Colin Walker, Head of Transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), to unpack the latest government changes to the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. They discuss what the headlines mean, beyond the noise and confusion. Colin explains how the ZEV mandate is evolving, what manufacturers are lobbying for behind the scenes, and how these shifts could impact the EV market and our climate goals. Together, they explore why the government’s rationale for these changes may not stack up, the risks of short-term thinking in the auto industry, and the threat these changes pose to the UK’s EV leadership

Colin Walker Bio:
Colin Walker is the Head of Transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), a non-profit think tank dedicated to accelerating the UK’s transition to net zero. With a sharp eye on policy, industry trends, and decarbonisation pathways, Colin offers clear-headed analysis on the intersection of transport and climate strategy. He is a trusted voice in the EV and policy space, known for cutting through the jargon and helping audiences understand the real-world impact of complex decisions shaping our future.

 Quote of the Episode:
"The world is moving to EVs. Whether people like it or not, that is where we're going, and a failure to embrace EVs is a threat to our car industry."
— Colin Walker, ECIU 

Colin Walker Links:
ECIU Website: https://eciu.net
Twitter: https://x.com/colinwalker79
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/colin-walker.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-walker-1a55a084/

Episode Keywords:
ZEV mandate, Net zero, Electric vehicles, EV policy update, Decarbonisation, Sustainable transport

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Episode 127: Liz Allan and Dan Caesar - Electric Vehicles UK, Fighting Misinformation & Supporting EV Adoption.

Liz Allan speaks to Dan Caesar, the launch CEO of Electric Vehicles UK and the CEO & presenter of Fully Charged. Dan shares his journey from the publishing industry into the world of renewable energy and electric vehicles, how he met Robert Llewellyn and the remarkable growth of Fully Charged. He also unveils the purpose behind Electric Vehicles UK and its mission to tackle misinformation, unify the EV industry, and accelerate the transition to electric mobility. 

Quote of the Episode:
"It's not the technology that's the problem anymore, it's the psychology, and that’s what we need to work on to drive EV adoption." – Dan Caesar

Dan Caesar Bio:
Dan Caesar is the CEO and presenter of Fully Charged, the world's leading clean energy and EV channel. He played a crucial role in the platform's growth, expanding it beyond YouTube into a successful global events series. As the launch CEO of Electric Vehicles UK, Dan is now working to counter misinformation, unify the industry, and create a centralised hub for EV education.

Dan Caesar Links:
Websites: https://electricvehicles.uk and https://fullycharged.show
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancaesar

Episode Keywords: 
Electric Vehicles UK, Fully Charged, Everything Electric, EV misinformation, UK EV industry, Robert Llewellyn, renewable energy, EV adoption, future of electric cars, EV policy, sustainable transport, clean energy advocacy

Episode Hashtags:
#ElectricVehiclesUK #FullyChargedShow #EverythingElectric #EVAdoption #EVMisinformation #CleanEnergy #SustainableTransport #FutureOfEVs #EVCharging #DanCaesar #ElectricCars #ZeroEmission

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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 the need for accessible electric vehicles and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. They also speak about the importance of accessible Charge Points and how the UK needs to drive change in the EV and EV infrastructure sector with disabled people in mind. 

Jon Jenkins Links:
Website: https://www.motabilityoperations.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-jenkins-041a3117

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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, managing renewable energy, tariffs, and hedging energy.

Max Van Der Lande Links:
Octopus Energy Website: https://octopusenergy.group
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-van-der-lande-136066124

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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 introduction of EV Car clubs, and how 50% of Oxfordshire residents are buying electric vehicles. 

Jenny Figueredo Links:
Park and Charge Website: https://parkandchargeoxfordshire.co.uk/
EV Car Club Website: https://www.electrive.com/2023/04/05/oxfordshire-launches-county-wide-electric-car-club-pilot-scheme/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-figueiredo-62184156/

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Electric Evolution Recharge Episode 1: Test driving an electric vehicle; what does good look like?

Welcome to the first episode of Electric Evolution recharge. Liz Allan uses these new episodes to discuss important topics, and this time Liz brings back Jon Burdekin and Ben Traviss. They discuss some of Liz's experiences with car dealerships when taking an electric vehicle out for a test drive. It’s a bit like the film the good, the bad, and the ugly, and what they are trying to achieve is an understanding of what best practice should look like and what information a dealership should be providing to a newbie like Liz when it comes to buying or leasing an EV.

John Burdekin's Links:
Website: https://www.jbfleetconsulting.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonburdekin

Ben Traviss Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bentraviss

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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 passion in this sector, including a bit about Electric Pete, who works at a council and is passionate about the EV ChargePoint rollout in Suffolk.

Linda Grave Links:
Website: https://www.evdriver.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EVDriverUK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evdriveruk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grave

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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 Dee Links:
Website: https://geospatial-insight.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/geo_insight
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@geospatialinsightlimited3816/featured
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iandee

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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 Walker's links:
Website: https://autotechtraining.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-walker-fimi~aae~caa~cat~msoe~mirte-20513585

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