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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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103: Mike Costain: Bringing 'Oomph' to the Commercial...

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2025/02/26

This week we welcome Mike Costain, Director at Nineteen Group, the new event partners bringing fresh energy to the UK's Commercial Vehicle Show. Mike shares his vision for revitalising this prestigious 25-year-old event with more "oomph"—combining serious business with an element of fun. Discover how the show is embracing the electric transition while balancing current market realities. Learn about exciting new features including the EV Café village, decarbonisation theatre, and product launches

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51:19

102: Abby Chicken: Hatching a plan for...

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2025/02/19

Abby Chicken, Head of Sustainability at Openreach discusses leading one of the UK's largest fleet transitions to electric vehicles. Abby shares insights into Openreach's recent order of 3,500 electric vans and the challenges of implementing EVs across their nationwide engineer fleet. With her unique background in retail, sustainability, and passion for wildlife conservation, Abby brings a fresh perspective on how to motivate driver adoption and overcome infrastructure hurdles. Learn how her early

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58:48

101: Musing on Gary Comerford

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2025/02/12

John and Paul sit down with Gary Comerford, host of the EV Musings podcast and part-time actor. Beyond his EV expertise, Gary shares fascinating stories from his acting career, including roles in major productions like War Horse, Rush, and The Crown. The conversation explores Gary's journey from IT consultant to podcast host, his mission to educate people about EVs, and his commitment to tackling misinformation in the industry. Gary also offers valuable insights into the complexities of public

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48:38

100: Episode 100! Jonny Berry

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2025/02/05

In this milestone 100th episode, JC and Paul welcome EV Café founder Johnny Berry—an elusive figure on the podcast! Johnny shares his journey from record-breaking Nissan LEAF salesperson to becoming an influential figure in fleet electrification. He opens up about how personal challenges shaped his leadership style, his commitment to sustainability, and the unexpected mental health benefits that emerged from creating The EV Café during covid.Please note that this episode was recorded in early

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72:28

99: Investing in Engineers: Glenn Saint on Arrival's...

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2025/01/29

This week we sit down with Glenn Saint, a pioneering figure in the UK's electric vehicle industry. As a former Chief at Arrival, Glenn shares candid insights about the company's innovative journey, its eventual challenges, and its lasting impact on the EV landscape. Now at Prospedia Capital, Glenn offers valuable perspectives on the future of sustainable transport, the power of learning from mistakes, and why we should focus on requirements rather than predetermined solutions. His engineering wisdom

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53:43

98: Leadership, Vulnerability and Electric Innovation...

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2025/01/22

Volta Trucks' Director of Business Development Carla Detrieux masterfully flips the script on Paul Kirby and John Curtis, transforming a standard interview into a mutual exploration of authenticity and purpose. Known to her family as "Vegeta" for her passionate temperament (after the Dragon Ball Z character), Carla shares her journey from hospitality to EV innovation, including the dramatic moment of announcing Volta's previous slip into administration at the UN. The conversation weaves between

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48:49

97: Melanie Shufflebotham: Inside Zapmap’s EV Revolution

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2025/01/15

We sit down with “EV royalty” Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-founder and COO at Zapmap. Discover how Melanie’s passion for sustainability led her to transform a simple spreadsheet into the UK’s leading EV charging platform, now trusted by thousands of drivers every day. She explains how Zapmap compiles live data from over 70,000 charge points, offering users real-time insights to help them conquer range anxiety. Melanie also shares her vision for more affordable electric models and seamless charging

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55:28

96: Unpacking Climate Change with Professor Richard...

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2025/01/08

Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they welcome Professor Richard Allan from the University of Reading—a leading voice in climate science and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Together, they explore how climate change data translates into tangible impacts on our daily lives and the essential role that decarbonising transport plays in mitigating global heating. Professor Allan shares insights from his pioneering research, discusses the importance of effective

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48:36

95: New Year Special!

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2025/01/01

Join the whole EV Café crew as we ring in the New Year with a look forward to 2025!

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50:05

94: Christmas Special!

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2024/12/25

Cosy up with the whole team this Christmas Day as we take a look back at the year that was 2024.

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55:57

93: Phil Clarke - Fuelling Fleets Beyond The Grid

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2024/12/18

This week on The EV Café Takeaway, hosts Paul Kirby and Sara Sloman sit down with Phil Clarke, Founder and CEO of TUAL, to explore groundbreaking solutions to the challenges of commercial fleet electrification. Phil reveals how TUAL’s power bank-based charging infrastructure provides flexibility where grid capacity is limited, turning even the toughest-to-reach locations into EV-friendly hubs. Discover how “perpetual” thinking and portable energy storage can help fleets sidestep lengthy DNO

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92: Amy Carter on Electrifying DAF Trucks

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2024/12/11

Join hosts Sara Sloman and Sam Clarke on this week’s episode of The EV Café Takeaway as they welcome Amy Carter, EV Operations Manager at DAF Trucks. Amy shares her inspiring journey from mechanic to leading EV initiatives, while also opening up about her personal experience with transition and the resilience it required. Dive into discussions on key projects like the Z HIT program, advancements in electric heavy-duty vehicles, and overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry. Amy highlights

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46:44

91: Powering Up EV Payments: Inside Corpay with Tom...

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2024/12/04

In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman sit down with Tom Rowlands, Managing Director of Global EV Solutions at Corpay. They explore how Corpay integrates various brands like Allstar, PlugSurfing, TravelCard, and Mina to offer comprehensive payment solutions in the electric vehicle industry. Tom discusses maintaining a startup culture within a global corporation, the importance of data standardization, and the challenges of EV charging infrastructure. The

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47:20

90: Startups and Sustainability: Taco Olthoff’s...

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2024/11/27

In this episode of the EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Paul Kirby sit down with Taco Olthoff, Director of the Electric Vehicle Unit at Bridgestone Webfleet. From his beginnings as a saxophonist and former bankruptcy lawyer, Taco shares his unique journey into the world of EV fleet management. Discover how his passion for building and creating drives innovation at Webfleet, helping fleet managers navigate the electrification transition. Taco discusses the importance of staying curious,

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45:57

89: Matthew Adams: Powering the Future of EV Policy

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2024/11/20

Join hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman in this insightful episode as they sit down with Matt Adams, Transport Policy Manager at the Renewable Energy Association (REA). Discover how the REA advocates for over 500 companies in the renewable energy sector and plays a pivotal role in shaping EV policy. Matt shares his journey from studying politics to influencing EV infrastructure and discusses the challenges of implementing public charge point regulations. Gain valuable insights into the future of EVs,

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72:07

88: Rock, Race, and Recharge: A Conversation with...

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2024/11/13

Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they sit down with the multifaceted Rick Parfitt Jr—musician, racing champion, and electric vehicle enthusiast. Rick shares his exhilarating journey from the racetrack to the stage, revealing how his passion for cars evolved from classic engines to electric powerhouses like his Porsche Taycan. Dive into Rick’s insights on sustainability, the future of EV technology, and how electric vehicles have seamlessly integrated into his high-octane lifestyle. Plus, hear

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53:42

87: Naomi Nye: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation...

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2024/11/06

In this episode, Naomi Nye of Drax Energy Solutions shares her transformative journey from finance to a leadership role in EV infrastructure, blending technical expertise with a customer-focused mindset. Naomi reflects on how early personal hardships, like a serious accident at sixteen, taught her resilience and shaped her proactive, collaborative approach. With Drax, Naomi advances renewable, flexible energy solutions tailored for EV transitions, emphasising the importance of decarbonisation and

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86: Dr Isobel Sheldon OBE: Breaking Ground in Battery...

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2024/10/30

Dr. Isobel Sheldon OBE, a self-taught pioneer in battery technology, has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable transportation and cleaner air. Driven by childhood asthma and a fascination with electric vehicles, she broke into battery engineering without a traditional Ph.D., instead receiving an honorary doctorate recognising her lifelong contributions. Her journey spans early plug-in hybrids to today’s cutting-edge EV batteries, where she pushes for efficiency, supply chain resilience, and

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85: Jess Shanahan: Championing EV Motorsport

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2024/10/23

Jess Shanahan takes us through her exciting career spanning motorsport and journalism, up to recently becoming a team principal in the E-Scooter Championship. After a transformative 2,500-mile EV road trip, Jess transitioned into the e-mobility space, focusing on sustainability and combating EV misinformation. Now, as the head of RM Electric, she blends her motorsport experience with her passion for clean transport.Jess Shanahan https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessshanahan/ Jet

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84: Adam Hall, Drax Electric Vehicles

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2024/10/16

Join Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they welcome Adam Hall, Director of Energy Services at Drax. They explore how Drax has evolved from traditional coal power generation to pioneering sustainable biomass energy solutions. Adam discusses Drax Electric Vehicles’ comprehensive services, offering businesses a full turnkey solution for fleet electrification—from vehicle suitability assessments to long-term charge point operation and maintenance. The conversation delves into the challenges of decarbonising

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