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Episode 102: Liz Allan and Tom Hurst - Fastned's Quest for Seamless EV Charging and Sustainable Mobility Solutions.

Liz Allan speaks to Tom Hurst, Fastned's UK Country Manager. Tom shares his insights on the challenges and innovations in the EV charging landscape. They discuss site selection for EV charging hubs, the importance of local support, and stakeholder collaboration. Tom also sheds light on Fastned's ambitious plans, including a new 12-charger hub near Newcastle Airport and the company's unique "clean start" campaign to rejuvenate contaminated petrol stations in exchange for EV charging partnerships. Liz and Tom discuss the public's perception of EV infrastructure, Fastned's customer-centric approach, and the company's mission to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. 

Tom Hurst Bio:
Tom brings a blend of technical expertise and a passion for renewable energy solutions to his role. Before joining Fastned, he worked in energy and climate change consultancy at ARUP, providing strategic advisory services to governments and organisations. As the UK Country Manager, Tom oversees the development and implementation of Fastned's EV charging networks. He spearheaded the launch of the first ultra-rapid charging hub in the UK in 2019 and one of the first in Europe in 2017. He has pioneered the "clean start" campaign, which commits up to £250,000 for remediating contaminated land at independent petrol stations in exchange for partnerships in EV charging. 

Tom Hurst Links:
Website: https://www.fastnedcharging.com/en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGtvYZ-Y6hJTy71jRzoZ69w
Twitter: https://x.com/fastned
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hurst-b3030597

Episode Keywords:
EV charging, electric vehicle infrastructure, standalone drive-through hubs, Fastned clean start campaign, contaminated land remediation, EV charging partnership, customer service EV charging, location-specific EV charging, site expansion EV charging, contactless EV charging, Fastned site upgrades, auto charge technology. 

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