Take It EV

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

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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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Andrew Till

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Kate and James Jun 16, 2019

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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

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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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Andrew Till

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5: Guest star Kiwi EV! Apr 18, 2019

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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

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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

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New Episode!

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

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

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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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