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Reform vs. Renewables: Is the UK's Green Future at Risk? Jun 08, 2025

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 their contradictory vision of “independence” and reaffirm our belief in renewables. Dan envisions a coalition fightback by 2028, and we agree: facts can defeat fear.

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Matt Donnelly’s EV Quest May 31, 2025

Thinking 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. It’s a lively, no-nonsense guide for anyone eyeing a smoother, quieter ride, Vegas or beyond.

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ChargeGuru: Bringing EV Power to Apartments and Offices May 14, 2025

Can 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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Open Energy Monitor - Energise Your Savings Apr 29, 2025

Curious 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 roaming Europe. It’s a dose of practical ingenuity and community-driven eco-innovation.

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Ionetic - Leading the Battery Revolution Apr 15, 2025

Episode 63 - Ionetic: Leading the Battery Revolution

Small 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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Busting the Myths: The Truth Behind the UK’s EV Transition Feb 26, 2025

In 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 is working to bust these myths with facts, educational campaigns, and a focus on truth.

Colin stresses that only by working together can we ensure a net-zero future driven by facts, not falsehoods.

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CoCharger: The Alternative to Home Charging Feb 01, 2025

How 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.

By tapping into the power of community, CoCharger is building a future where EVs are more accessible, affordable, and easier to use – empowering drivers to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world.

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Scottish Power’s Vision for a Greener Tomorrow Jan 14, 2025

How 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 and benefits of adopting EVs for both personal and fleet use, including the advantages of charging points, smart metering, and tailored tariffs for home charging. From Bob’s hands-on experiences in setting up charging stations across Scotland to how companies are embracing the shift towards greener energy, this episode highlights the critical role of sustainable energy solutions in today’s world.

We also explore the rise of renewable energy in Scotland and the broader UK, with insights into how Scottish Power is contributing to net-zero goals, providing smarter, greener living options, and adapting to the changing energy landscape.

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Busting the Myths: The Truth About EVs with Quentin Willson Dec 28, 2024

How 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 and excitement of EV ownership. We explore the benefits of EVs beyond the environment, discussing their lower cost of ownership and the rapidly evolving technology that makes them more accessible than ever.

But it’s not just about the cars – we also touch on the bigger picture: the importance of embracing green energy, how the UK can lead the charge in the global energy transition, and why politicians must take action to create the necessary infrastructure for future generations.

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Beyond Solar - The Future of Energy Storage with GivEnergy Dec 10, 2024

How 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 use. We also discuss the growing demand for energy storage in the UK and the exciting innovations that are shaping the future of the industry.

With a focus on cost savings, product reliability, and future growth, George provides an in-depth look at the current landscape of battery storage and how GivEnergy’s products are making a difference for homeowners across the globe.

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Everything Electric South 2024 Nov 15, 2024

How 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 rate. Then, we dive into our test drives, including the MG Cyberster, the first two-seat convertible electric car, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, which offers a thrilling driving experience. We compare these cars’ performances and discuss how EV acceleration is changing the way we experience driving.

Beyond cars, we talk about the growing push to debunk EV myths through the Electric Vehicles UK initiative, and how content creators are stepping up to inform the public. We also explore eco-friendly home solutions like battery boilers and solar panels, highlighting the broader movement towards green energy.

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Solar, Storage & Software with 3TI Oct 15, 2024

In 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 efficient and scalable for businesses and public institutions.

We also tackle the complexities of current charging standards like CCS and CHAdeMO, uncovering both the opportunities and challenges that come with a rapidly evolving EV landscape. Plus, we discuss how a collaborative, open-platform software approach could be the key to accelerating EV adoption.

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Pole to Pole EV Journey Sep 30, 2024

In 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/poletopoleev
https://www.thenissannext.com/en/PoletoPole.html
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Dan Caesar and Everything Electric Episode Sep 02, 2024

Sat down with Dan to talk about all things EVs and green business, Everything electric, Fully Charged.

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KC Talks EVs Episode Aug 17, 2024

Kevin 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 upcoming videos, including a potential deep dive into EV towing, a topic his audience has been asking about. We also touch on the bigger picture, like how EVs play a role in tackling climate change.

Kevin mentions his involvement with the Yorkshire EV Club and the importance of community events for EV enthusiasts.
We wrap up by looking at some of the events Kevin plans to attend in the near future.

This episode offers down-to-earth insights that anyone interested in EVs will appreciate.

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Yorkshire EV Club

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The Green Strip episode Jul 31, 2024

Speaking 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.

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The Duracell Energy Episode Jun 14, 2024

Conversation with Dan Millar from Duracell Energy about their offering and some interesting technical details.

https://www.duracellenergy.com/
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(00:00) - Main Show
(42:06) - summary

Everything Electric North 2024 May 29, 2024

In 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 peak electricity demand and overall costs.

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1 Million EVs on UK Roads & Your Ultimate Guide to Driving EV Apr 13, 2024

1M EVs registered in the UK! https://www.zap-map.com/ev-stats/ev-market

This 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.

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Robocar 9000 Apr 01, 2024

Some shows have seasons, I decided to try talking with the future of transportation . It didn't go well ;()

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Independent car maintenance with Hevra Dec 15, 2023

Conversation with Pete, co-founder of Hevra and Matt from Cedar garage, one of the HEVRA garages about servicing and maintenance

https://www.hevra.org.uk/
https://cedarelectric.co.uk/

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The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 & EVA England Jul 22, 2023

Conversation with James Court, CEO of EVA England about EVAE's role in The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, and the regulation itself.

Topics covered

slow charging?
VAT ?
whole UK? or just GB ?
Scotland?
What about posts that are 22kWh, interesting choice with 8kW
Tesla? Open to other cars vs only Tesla owners
plug 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 subjects ..

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https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2023/9780348249873/contents

https://www.evaengland.org.uk/2023/07/18/public-charge-point-regulations-2023-breakdown/

Survey to fill Until 9th of August 2023

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TheGreatEVChargingSurvey

https://www.chargeuk.org

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David Martell of Andersen EV Jul 15, 2023

Interesting conversation about history of Polar Charging network and current endevours of david at Andersen EV.

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SWARCO Smart Charging May 31, 2023

Conversation 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?
(33:40) - Challenges in expanding the network
(39:12) - Is chip shortage still relevant in speed sites are deployed?
(41:10) - Is site reliablity something that we will see improving? Scottland and rest of the UK
(46:20) - Do you think hardware is getting better, fast enough?
(51:44) - Investment and growth at Swarco
(55:30) - Improvements in safety and security
(01:02:55) - Smarter signage
(01:04:04) - Dundee Hub
(01:09:00) - What about other councils?

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Building Battery Packs with James from Ionetic Apr 27, 2023

Conversation 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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Inductive Charging with Thomas from HEVO Mar 07, 2023

Inductive Charging time.
The good, the bad and the exciting!

Video on our product: https://vimeo.com/761238722
Recent news about our collaboration with Stellantis: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hevo-to-collaborate-with-stellantis-on-wireless-ev-charging-301746884.html
Forbes 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=646967f852ff

Demo unit at Detroit Smart Parking Lab in Detroit, US
Demo unit at Car Charged UK in Mansfield, UK
Submersion test at HEVO HQ in Brooklyn, US

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(00:00) - Introduction
(10:50) - kiddy pool testing
(30:00) -

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Do heatpumps work? and what's coming in 2023 Feb 13, 2023

Gregg'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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Science of climate change with Michael De Podesta Nov 06, 2022

Science 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 play

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Stewart_Callendar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeling_Curve
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milankovitch_cycles

Heat Pump Explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDjBZ9GqFmc
How We Measure the World - with Michael de Podesta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dguZLChkRV8

Michael’s videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7WZNOGsKBVBqZ850I9xnw/videos
https://twitter.com/Protons4B

(00:00) - Intro/Preshow

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Stay and charge with R3charge! Sep 04, 2022

Conversation with Ole WIESEN-BERGNER, Founder & CMO of R3charge.

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Conversation with Quentin Willson Jul 17, 2022

Interview with Quentin Willson about EVs, his past experiences and what can we do in the future to improve things.

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Heatpumps with Nathan James Van Gambling Jun 12, 2022

Spoke to Nathan James Van Gambling, of BetaTeach/BetaTalk fame about all things Heatpumps.

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https://twitter.com/betateachpod
https://betateach.co.uk

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Charge Safe with Kate Tyrrell May 11, 2022

Conversation 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.

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EVA England with Warren Apr 15, 2022

Sat 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/Luciddestiny
EVA England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk
EVA Scotland: https://www.eva.scot
Transition town network https://transitionnetwork.org

Eco open homes http://openecohomes.org

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Robotics, EVs, Tesla, AI, Manufacturing and other things with Maz Shar Feb 25, 2022

Chat with Maz Shar about EVs, supply, AI and many other related subject.
Much more relaxed and laid back episode than usual .

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Kempower CEO Feb 12, 2022

https://kempower.com

Recent announcements: https://kempower.com/information-center/news/

First installation of Kempower charger in the UK: https://www.vital-ev.co.uk

Kempower chargers are used on Osprey network in the UK https://ospreycharging.co.uk

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Designing cars for people with accessibliity in mind Feb 05, 2022

Short 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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Accessibility and EVs Jan 31, 2022

Chat 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_McBeardface

https://www.motability.co.uk

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Truckin' in the USA and EVs Nov 26, 2021

Interview 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

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Plug In Hybrids.. Oct 24, 2021

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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iPace experiences Oct 01, 2021

Sat 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 :-)

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Flying Electric Sep 02, 2021

Sat down for a chat with Sergey from NEBOair , to talk about first full type certified electric airplane in the UK: G-OGRN .

NEBOAir

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Electric Motorbikes Jul 25, 2021

I had a chat with Alec Sharp from English Electric Co . And you guessed it, we spoke about electrification of motorbikes.
Enjoy !
https://www.englishelectricmotorco.com/electric-motorbikes/

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Switching to EV for purely financial reasons, opinion. Jun 24, 2021

I asked a question on twitter a short while ago: "I don’t think anyone should be buying EVs purely because they want to save money. Opinions?" Here's my update and view on the subject. Enjoy

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Talking about E-GMP Apr 28, 2021

We are talking about the new Hyundai’s / Kia’s E-GMP platform.

This episode was recorded before new IONIQ5 reviews dropped.

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All About Batteries Mar 20, 2021

I sat down with Euan McTurk of Pluglife TV - to talk about all things batteries. Plenty of information for casual listeners as well the curious geeks amongst us! Also, for the first time - this episode is available as a video on YouTube!

Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gdzBxmkGKqY
Euan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBPvqu6vqvO3MmTjQZ0lfg
Website: https://www.pluglifetelevision.co.uk

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Look back at the 2020 Jan 31, 2021

Looking back at 2020, reminding what has happened and giving a little commentary on each of the events.

In new year’s event, Hyundai (kia) promises 11 new dedicated EVs by 2025 - In new year’s event, Hyundai promises 11 new dedicated EVs by 2025 : 25 EVs all together by 2025. Not bad, new platform, 800V based, sounds amazing. Their vehicles are very popular and due to the very good performance and efficiency - users are rather satisfied
Norway continued pushing pure EVs even more in 2020. At this point - rest of the europe and the UK should feel really ashamed. Our grid is far more accommodating and we also have much more accommodating weather for EVs
Tesla did well in 2020, with increasing numbers of deliveries quarter after quarter. And some minor improvements. But who cares about Tesla..
CES2020 with Nissan Ariya Concept, Fisker Ocean and of course numerous concepts that I don’t have time to mention
Sony showed their electric concept car. Sony. Interesting
Ionity became even more expensive, practically rendering it useless for current EV users. But I’m sure we will have to pay subscription fees or something similar in the future. No doubt, that will empty our pockets quicker - but only time will tell
Fiat updated e500 and its super cute. I want one. Iron Man infinite garage goals..
Toyota continued the toxic and absolutely outrageously untrue “self charging hybrid” campaigns … rant time
Trump’s out. Dude is an utter idiot, who somehow got attention - out of many of Elon Musk. Make no mistake, people like Trump have had a very negative impact on sustainability of transportation in the USA and around the world. I could do an episode about how toxic these people were, but now that they are gone - I won’t waste too many breaths. Good riddance.

GM announced that they have to make their future electric and that they can’t produce vapourware - at the same time as they backed “Nikola” . If you just said “who?” - that was correct reaction. Speaking of which, they were uncovered to be a complete vapourware. So, hydrogen is still not the future. Old news.. you heard it here first..
Customers started receiving orders of Porsche Taycan. And reviews are rather positive. I haven’t had a chance to drive one, but I’ve heard its pretty cool
Electric Hummer anyone? As expected, we had a lot of snarky comments from the crowd that used to buy these cars for different reasons. Oh well…
A lot of EV sales. Not as many as we would love, but as you know - there were some factors at play in 2020 slowing things down. But the decade of EVs has started baby! Model Y, new versions of Kia E-Niro, Ioniq, ID.3 and many many more
Dealerships are still the number one problem when it comes to EVs. The culture needs to shift.
In the UK - National Express moved to stop buying diesel buses and began transition to pure electric. That’s good news.
Volvo releases electric lories . I’ve yet to see the on the roads around europe - but lets hope they will come soon
Many oil companies announced that they will meet their emission targets by 2050. Someone should tell them, that there might be a problem with that. I bet you, many of them are still waiting for hydrogen breakthrough.
Sales of cars have dropped worldwide, due to the pandemic - but overall percentage of EVs sold - went up - still growing,
I wonder how many enquired about pure electric Harley Davidson motorcycle, after watching the Apple TV’s “The Long Way up”
UK Moves the sales of ICE cars ban to 2035 from 2040
Lucid show their production ready car. Lucid came out , and I’m positively surprised.
side effect of lockdown and slowdown of travel by air - up to 10% reduction in emissions. That is incredible proof that we are indeed polluting way too much and impacting the habitat for ourselves way too much
Ferrari still thinks that EVs are not viable. Go figure
We got green license plates for pure EVs in the UK
in my opinion - the Tesla Battery event was underwhelming, if not a bit disappointing
Dyson cancelled his electric car.
Oh, and teslas are still not driving themselves. I know, shocker.

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22: It's not all about Tesla... Dec 03, 2020

Continuation of my discussion with Chris Miller. We talk about Nissan, what OEMs are bad at, .. and then we are back on Tesla.. Oh well :-) All in good spirits.

Merchandise

Chris's Twitter

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Other OEMs are available.. Nov 29, 2020

Having an informal chat with someone from the auto-industry about all sorts of aspectcs of the industry.

Merchandise

Chris's Twitter

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Driving The Iconic route in an EV Nov 02, 2020

Interview with Andrew Till, who went on a journey from Land's End to John O'Groats in his Kia E-Niro - to prove that driving an EV is easier than one thinks.
And much much more.
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Andrew's Channel

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Warm updates from Gregg Oct 08, 2020

In this episode, I talk about quite few things that have happened in the last 2 months.
Sold my Leaf, bought Kia E-Niro,
I found out more about issues DPD had with their drivers using public charging,
why we didn't get VW ID.3 .
And a bonus round - my thoughts about our new charger - Zappi!

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2020 - Reboot your house Jun 23, 2020

My co-host is back!
This time we hopefully have a bit more entertaining show, with some nerd-ery (is that even a word?).
Plus, Gregg reveals what his new car is going to be, V2G and Tesla.

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EV Conversions with ZeroEV May 21, 2020

Links mentioned in the episode
https://zero-ev.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/zeroev

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Interview with My Energi's Jordan Brompton Apr 23, 2020

Interview with My Energi Co-Founder Jordan Brompton, all around amazing person. We are talking all things EV, charging and answer few listener questions.

https://myenergi.com
https://myenergi.com/product/zappi/
Jordan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordeegee/
https://myenergi.com/product/sparki-and-the-journey-to-earth/

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Poweeeerrr!! Mar 31, 2020

We talk about basics, simple things, what makes electric power, how to navigate the sea of strange units and designations. It's all simple and easy - so sit back, grab your calculator and enjoy ;-)
What is Amp, volt, difference between kW, kWh, etc.

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Beyond 2020s Feb 19, 2020

Reminescing of my youth, how things have actually pan out vs what we were hoping for in 1990s are future in 2000, 2010 and 2020 would look like.

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Wireless Jan 11, 2020

Let's talk about induction charging, how it works, what I think about it and what applications it might have for the EV future.

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Friendly Rants Dec 04, 2019

In this episode, we are talking about our recent experiences with chargers, giving our views on the cars that are going to be coming out in 2020 and much much more.

Few friendly rants, but it's all in good sprit.

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Always, Be, Charging Oct 15, 2019

First of hopefully many more episodes about charging. Starting in this episode with the overview of charging infrastructure and summary of my thoughts about charging businesses in the UK.
We also have a guest - Steve Forster - who is a councillor in Hampshire, as well as Development Manager for one of the charging points provider. The interview features his own thoughts about charging infrastructure as a private individual.

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The future of grid and EV adoption Sep 17, 2019

We hear everyday that once we all get an EV, the lights will flicker, grid will fail and it's all doom and gloom.
Well, I spoke to someone involved in ensuring this won't happen.

Today we are featuring interview with Gill Nowell, who has been involved in many interesting research and data gathering projects to do with the future of the grid and EV adoption impact.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Links
https://www.electralink.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/LCT_summary-brochure_interactive.pdf
https://www.evclicks.co.uk
http://myelectricavenue.info
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQMlbFxEqkk
http://www.electricnation.org.uk
https://www.ohme-ev.com

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The EV Charging Oasis Aug 14, 2019

In Today's episode, we feature an interview with Lewis from the EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes.
Check them out at : http://evexperiencecentre.co.uk , @evec_mk
The information provided in the interview was accurate as of the time of recording, but the list of companies they work with and list of cars EV Experience centre offers changes regularly - so please contact them for the most up to date and relevant information.

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Charging, Electrical Grid and Vehicle to Grid Jul 27, 2019

We are talking about energy generation, vehicle to grid and more grid friendly ways to owning electric car. Both in terms of consumption but also helping the grid to balance itself. Featuring Mr PlugSeeker.

PlugSeeker's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsKPCiJSt118nfTRYsR0NZA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOhjJaEOyXc

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle-to-grid

https://www.ovoenergy.com/electric-cars/vehicle-to-grid-charger

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Kate and James Jun 16, 2019

This week I'm speaking to Kate and James of YouTube fame.

We talked about how they got into EVs, maintenance of EVs. How to do it yourself, if you’re so inclined.
Kate spoke about her take on Model 3 exterior and practicalities, and we talked about the engineering of EVs.

Some of the links mentioned in the episode:

Jonathan Porterfield: https://eco-cars.net/aboutecocars.php

Kate and Jame's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/James0852

Servicing Tesla yourself

Tesla Model 3 review

https://www.kia.com/uk/new-cars/e-niro/

https://mg.co.uk/mg-zs/electric/

https://3fev.com

http://www.evexperiencecentre.co.uk

https://www.jaguar.co.uk/jaguar-range/i-pace/index.html

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Phil's new car, trip report and look into the future May 03, 2019

Phil is back, with new car. Refreshing look from an EV driver's perspective on PHEVs, practical sides, upsides and downsides.

We talk about batteries, future, and what we think is going on currently on the market.

Model 3 is out, but we will reserve that chat till next episode.

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5: Guest star Kiwi EV! Apr 18, 2019

Today's podcast features an interview with all around funny and amazing Gavin Shoebridge AKA Kiwi EV. Enjoy! @kiwiEV @takeItEV

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Hybrids, the history and .. the future? Mar 14, 2019

Gregg is briefly walking us through the history of hybrid vehicles.

Are they the future? We don't we see all new cars sold Today to be hybrids?

Where are the plugs? Is self-charging the new great magic technology we are al waiting for?

This and more in this episode!

Apologies for the sound, I did recently have a cold. And yes, I am working on talking even slower.

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3: Test Driving EVs, Moving house, upcoming cars and more Jan 12, 2019

New Episode!

Phil moved house, Gregg test drives Nissan Leaf 40kWh and more.

As always - thank you for listening.

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2: Owning an EV without dedicated charging point Nov 05, 2018

Should you own an EV, without access to the dedicated charging point? Do you live in a flat? Renting? Answer as always is - it depends. Good news is, you don't need your own dedicated charger - but it helps. In this episode, Gregg goes over potential issues and solutions to your charging situation.

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