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Episode 23: Liz Allan and Carol Deveney  - Sustainability in major infrastructure projects, great crested newts, concrete, and legislation.

In this episode, Liz Allan speaks to Carol Deveney who is the Managing Director of See Changes Ltd. They talk about how to manage sustainability in major infrastructure projects, what sustainable transport means, the offset of carbon on these major projects and the knock-on effect of environmental issues.  They also talk about the importance of project sponsorship, embracing a culture of change in an organisation and its benefits.

Carol Deveney's Links:
Website: https://see-changes.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155392793417672
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-deveney

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Episode 22: Liz Allan and Harvey Leach - Developing EV driving habits, solar panels and sustainability progression at home

In this episode, Liz Allan speaks to Harvey Leach, an operational excellence consultant at Veracity Oxford Ltd. Harvey has been driving an electric vehicle for about a year. They talk about how he manages range and long journeys. They also talk about how he has installed solar panels, an EV charger and a diverter at home and his aim to keep supporting the move towards a more sustainable future for himself and his family.

Harvey Leach's Links:
Website: https://www.veracityoxford.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jharveyleach

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Episode 21: Liz Allan and Graeme Cooper - Peak generation, renewable energy and demystifying energy usage

This week Liz Allan speaks to Graeme Cooper who is Vice President Global Solutions at Jacobs Engineering, a Fortune 500 Company. Previously he worked at National Grid as Head of Future Markets for the decarbonisation of heat. They talk about peak generation and also how  87% of renewable energy was used in the UK during the week of 26th December 2022. He also demystifies a few energy myths too, especially as Graeme is a real font of knowledge.  

Graeme Cooper's Links:
Website: https://www.jacobs.com
National Grid Website: https://www.nationalgrid.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecooper

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Episode 20: Liz Allan and Sara Sloman - Future mobility, carbon offsetting and making a difference

Liz Allan speaks to Sara Sloman, who is now the Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru and Project Director at the EV Café. They talk about future mobility, transforming how we travel and making experiences better for EV drivers. They also speak about carbon offsetting and integrity and how the EV Café is making a difference to the EV and EV infrastructure sector.

Sara Sloman's Links:
Website: https://paythru.com
EV Cafe Website: https://www.evcafe.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sloman-4a3b2711

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Episode 19: Liz Allan and Deepak Farmah - Skills development and careers to support electrification

On this week’s podcast, Liz Allan speaks to Deepak Farmah, the Head of Innovation at Coventry University. They talk about the development of skills to support the journey to electrification and how their Electric Revolution Skills Hub is there to identify skills gaps in the sectors and provides a link between employers and those delivering the training. They also discuss how the hub raises awareness of the careers available in the sectors involved in electrification.

Deepak Farmah Links:
Website: https://www.electricrevolutionskillshub.co.uk
Company Website: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/cuse/the-enterprise-hub
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepakfarmah
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electric-revolution-skills-hub/

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Episode 18: Liz Allan and Doctor Euan McTurk - Sodium ion battery technology,  Plug life TV and early EV range

Liz Allan speaks to Doctor Euan McTurk who is a battery electrochemist at Plug Life Consulting Limited. He is also the creator and presenter of a YouTube channel called Plug life television. He talks about his first Electric Vehicle that he bought in the early 2000s, the reduction in the use of cobalt in batteries, and a new battery mega factory that will use a new and highly reproducible sodium-ion battery technology in Dundee.

Doctor Euan McTurk Links
Website: https://www.pluglifetelevision.co.uk
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PlugLifeTelevision/videos
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/euan-mcturk-3947241a

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Episode 17: Liz Allan and Sam Clarke - Entrepreneurship, Legacy EV infrastructure equipment and making change happen

Liz Allan speaks to Sam Clarke who is the Chief Vehicle Officer at Gridserve, the previous CEO of Gnewt which is a fully electric delivery fleet, and the Finance Director of the EV Café. They talk about how entrepreneurship brought him to where he is now,  his concerns regarding the Legacy equipment still being used in the EV infrastructure, and what he would love the sector to look like in the future.

Links for Sam Clarke
Website: https://www.gridserve.com
EV Cafe Website: https://www.evcafe.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samclarke946

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Episode 16: Liz Allan and Charlie Fraser - EV racing, the Artic Circle and EV Drive Days

Liz Allan speaks to Charlie Fraser who works for Octopus Electric Vehicles. He is a sustainable mobility expert and electric vehicle racing driver. Charlie talks to Liz about his first EV the Renault Twizzy which he bought because it was cheaper than getting the bus. How he got into EV racing, took 4 EVs to the arctic circle, and did a similar thing in the Middle East. He also talks about the EV Drive Days that Octopus Electric Vehicles provide.

Charlie Fraser Links:
Website: https://www.zcrd.co.uk/
Octopus Website: https://octopusev.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zcrd-charliefraser

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Episode 15: Liz Allan and Juliet Davenport - The Green Startup, renewables and infrared heating

On this episode of Electric Evolution, Liz Allan speaks to Juliet Davenport, who is the Founder and CEO of Good Energy. They dive into discussions about the renewable energy industry. Juliet talks about her journey from sports PR to climate change policy and building a decentralised energy business that works with community energy generators and nearly 200,000 homes. We also explore her thoughts on board meetings, management reports, and the hurdles to achieving a 100% renewable energy system for the UK. Moreover, we discuss some technological shifts in renewable energy and infrastructure challenges that need to be overcome in the future. Tune in to learn more about how Good Energy was built and the challenges along the way, as well as practical advice on minimising environmental impact in areas like energy, office space, HR, and finances.

Juliet Davenport Bio:
Juliet Davenport started her career as an atmospheric physicist, working on climate change research before the industry became established. Over time, she explored a variety of fields, including working in hospital radio. She is known for her versatility and willingness to pursue new opportunities.

Links for Juliet Davenport
 Website: https://julietdavenport.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-davenport-643564/

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Episode 14 : Liz Allan and John Curtis - EVs, Innovation, The EV Café community and the greater good

Liz speaks to John Curtis is not just a Greenfleet UK EV Champion but he’s also the Operations Director at the EV Café. We chat about his work in the Scottish government, how he met the EV Café team and how they help raise awareness within the EV and EV infrastructure sector.

John Curtis Links:
Website: https://www.evcafe.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EVCafe1
Email: [email protected]

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