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EV Café Takeaway

EV Café Takeaway

Guests from across the EV industry will join the crew for The EV Café Takeaway, having candid conversations to highlight the work of the Electric Vehicle and Sustainability industry, to uncover stories that we all need to learn from and importantly, to understand something of the people behind the work. The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovators, and collaborators in our industry. The generosity, openness, honesty, and insight from our guests has

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29: Sarah Hughes: Navigating Wellness in the...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2023/09/20

In this episode, Sarah Hughes from BEN, an organisation supporting the automotive sector, dives into her personal and professional experiences. BEN offers invaluable mental health services to industry workers. As we discuss, Sarah underscores the need for an understanding and supportive workplace. Together, we emphasise the importance of amplifying BEN’s resources and services. By the end, John Curtis and Sara Sloman express their commitment to dedicate a special broadcast for promoting BEN. The

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28: Aaron Jarvis: Telematics, Decarbonisation, and...

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2023/09/13

In this episode we chat with Aaron Jarvis from GEOTAB. Discussions revolve around GEOTAB's ambition to be the UK's top telematics company and the broader issue of decarbonisation. Aaron sheds light on his personal journey to achieve work-life balance and the nuances of prioritising career vs. personal activities. We also discuss the complexities of being tall, and the social intricacies of hugging. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarvisaaron/ https://www.geotab.com/uk/ Watch this episode on YouTube:

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27: Lorna McAteer: Charging Ahead: Authenticity and...

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2023/09/06

In this episode, Lorna McAteer, a senior figure at National Grid and influential UK fleet manager, provides insights into her dynamic role, the importance of authenticity, and her perspective on governmental support. Lorna emphasises the need for consistency in strategies, discussing the challenges she faces and the joy she finds in overcoming them. Sharing a mix of personal stories and professional wisdom, including her trademark sayings, Lorna inspires listeners to take initiative. This

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26: David Bartlett: Navigating the Future of Road Safety

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2023/08/30

In this engaging episode, David Bartlett, Head of Accident Management at The AA, dives into road safety innovations and the challenges of electric vehicles (EVs) in accident scenarios. As the industry undergoes transformation, David highlights the importance of focusing on value over cost, emphasizing cost control, cost certainty, and reducing vehicle downtime. He also shares personal anecdotes, illustrating his dedication to service and the ever-evolving landscape of accident management. Join us

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25: David Savage: Making Customers Look Good through...

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2023/08/23

In this EV Café Takeaway episode, David Savage of Geotab reflects on his journey since joining in January 2020, highlighting the company's data-driven and sustainable approach. David's onboarding during the pandemic reinforced the value of adaptability, a lesson from his early career. He shares the challenge of crafting an elevator pitch for Geotab's services, ultimately settling on a concise message. David's leadership style focuses on team dynamics, mentoring, and personal growth. Under his

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24: Andrew Stead Delivers the Best Through People

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2023/08/16

In this EV Café Takeaway podcast, Andrew Stead of Plug Me In, a prominent figure in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, delves into his firsthand experiences with major EV infrastructure providers. Andrew shares valuable insights on the challenges and innovations driving the growth of charging networks. He emphasises the importance of his team and being people-centred in both his personal and professional life. His expertise and his self-effacing manner illuminate the path towards a more

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23: Michelle Miles: Anything but standard, providing...

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2023/08/09

Join us for this fun and energetic journey through Michelle’s life, career and passion for positive change. Michelle is an exceptional person who is flying the flag for sustainable Transport in the Commercial Vehicle sector. 15 years and lots of opportunities in the Prohire Group, Michelle now heads the ProGreen Brand bringing all her learning, passion and insight to bear to help businesses make the transition to Zero Emission options a reality. As a woman in this traditionally male dominated

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48:52

22: Andy Eastlake: Passionate Curiosity that is...

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2023/08/02

Andy Eastlake, the CEO of ZEMO, has on more than one occasion been described as an inspirational engineer. From a young age, he loved to work things out and ask how to make things better. Driving a van before he drove a car, it is no surprise that Andy started his career with Commercial Vans, nor that he has stayed in the transport sector. Listen to the journey of the man, who is responsible for the de facto test that the London Transport Buses use to lower their emissions and how he continues to

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21: Tore Harritshøj: The pain of his EV Driver...

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2023/07/26

From a young age, Tore loved the process of creating new things: this love grew with him and he is now a man with a passion for cutting edge technology and the emerging EV business sector. With the partnership of his co-founder, Tore’s company Spirii was born and the company, now helps to enable EV Drivers across the globe to have a smooth transition into the EV world and ensures that consumers will happily stay

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20: Steven Meersman: As the EV era dawns, meet the...

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2023/07/19

From a young child, Steven’s inquisitive mind has led him to ask how things work. Find out how this question led him to become a problem solver and how he now plays his part in investing in something that is meaningful with a long-lasting impact. Steven also explains how the voice of the customer is key to his company, Zenobe, as they make power clean and accessible. linkedin.com/in/stevencgmeersman https://www.zenobe.com/

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19: Sam Clarke - Driven to be Successful and Paying...

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2023/07/12

The EV Café’s very own Sam Clarke (and of course, Chief Vehicle Officer at GRIDSERVE) shares how his competitive edge helped propel him into business at a young age. The super successful entrepreneur reflects on his achievements, the cost paid to get there as well his personal journey to prioritise the sustainability agenda and the legacy he hopes to leave. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samclarke946/ https://www.gridserve.com/

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18: Anthony Marcou - Talking Fleet Safety and the...

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2023/06/28

Sara and Paul catch up with Anthony Marcou. He has been around the fleet industry for many years and has always had a passion to make a real difference for his fleet users. Here he shares the deeply personal reason why he is so driven! In his role in The AA’s DriveTech company he champions all things safety and also looks to help with the fleet transition to zero emissions

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17: Laura Schleicher – The Accidental Sustainability...

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2023/06/21

We had the pleasure of getting to know this impressive young woman at the dawn of her career and to say we were impressed is an understatement – This fun personable and engaging conversation with the lovely Laura gives us a wonderful insight into the past, present and the likely future for this woman on a mission to make the world a place where she would want to bring children into! Join us and then share on the joy! Relevant

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16: Liz Allan – The People focused Happy Mistake

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2023/06/14

Today we get to know Liz Allan, how she grew her love of people and where she got here passion for life from. Listen as she recounts her journey into sustainability and “continuous improvement” and as she explores her creative side, from singing in a band and right up to the present day! We even get a bit of a singalong! Life’s not all a bunch of roses though and we hear how life’s toughest events are a lesson for the future!

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15: Edmund King: The Personification of Passion and...

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2023/06/07

EV King (Edmund V King) – find out what the V stands for, how he got the job as President of the AA, why wine plays such an important part in his life and why time on the toilet came to fruition one day in an interview with Jimmy Young. http://www.theaa.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundking/ Find out more about the EV Café: https://www.evcafe.org/

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14: Paul Kirby: The Electric Van Man Shares the...

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2023/05/31

Be inspired by The Electric Van Man who has come a long way since his challenging early years. It is from these early experiences and talking about these challenges that Paul now has a big focus on the importance of mental health and is passionately seeks to encourage others to find the support they need. Paul also tells how his beloved vans were involved in his first job and he also expresses his gratitude for people who have believed in him, attributing them as a key ingredient to his success

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13: Steven Williams - Driving forward the Electric...

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2023/05/24

Steve reflects on the opportunity to work within the relatively new industry of Electric Vehicles particularly through the lens of insurance. We hear how the voice of the customer is key to the journey and we also learn how an EV fits into family life. Find out more: https://www.directlinegroup.com/

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12: David Beeney – Helping our hearts and minds from...

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2023/05/15

7 years ago David had realisation that he had to get “the mask” off! Struggling with panic attacks for many years he finally “came out” and found that so many others were suffering in silence too. Cue “Breaking the Silence”! A business set up to create kinder cultures where people could share openly on the challenges with their mental health. Paul has had personal experience with David’s work and Big JC gets a live counselling session and we all agree that mental fitness is worth working on

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11: Craig Hibbert – Cleaning up the Dirty side of the...

EV Café Takeaway ·

2023/05/10

They say not all hero’s wear capes, Well this one wears a Hi-Vis and a Hard hat! Craig is focused on driving the installations for charge-points, for Zero tailpipe emissions vehicles, to Zero emission also. At the moment they are far from it! From lean management to innovative products from the latest commercial vehicle to electric tooling and diggers! But its not all hard hats and big holes, there is a softer side to this story, one of passion, purpose and inspiration – join us for this cracking

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10: John Curtis: The Ultimate Host and Communicator...

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2023/05/03

The normally bright and bubbly John Curtis shares from his heart on his highs and lows, battles with depression and how he makes a difference. This brilliant communicator talks about the joy of other people’s stories to life and comes to terms with bringing his own story to life too. Wherever he is, he creates a safe space for people to be the real deal rather than hiding behind smoke and mirrors. Take a few minutes to get to know the real John Curtis.

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