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Episode 132: Liz Allan and Sukky Choongh - Advancing Clean Air Zones and Sustainable Urban Transport.

Liz Allan speaks to Sukky Choongh, Environmental Manager at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Sukky has passionately advocated for air quality improvements, fleet decarbonisation, and sustainable mobility. She shares her journey from working in local government on air quality initiatives to shaping environmental policies at SMMT. They discuss the impact of transport emissions, clean air zones, and how electric vehicle (EV) adoption is shaping the future of mobility. They also explore the challenges of public charging infrastructure and fleet electrification and what’s needed to ensure the EV transition is accessible and equitable.

Sukky Choongh Bio:
Sukky Choongh is the Environmental Manager at the SMMT, where she leads policy development related to air quality, emissions, and sustainability in the automotive sector. With a background in environmental health, she has worked on freight and logistics projects across local government, Transport for London, and multiple boroughs. Sukky has played a key role in shaping clean air initiatives, ensuring that the automotive industry supports the transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. 

Sukky Choongh Links:
Website: https://www.smmt.co.uk
Clear Air Zone Links: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-a-clean-air-zone
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukky-choongh-she-her-67669440/

Quote of the Episode:
"The biggest impact we can have is through our purchasing power, who we buy from, what kind of vehicles they use, and how they operate. Consumers have the power to drive change, and businesses must step up to meet those expectations." – Sukky Choongh.

Episode Keywords:
SMMT, Clean air zones, Ultra low emissions zone, Air quality, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter, EV charging infrastructure, Sustainable mobility, Emission standards, Air pollution reduction, Fleet electrification, Government incentives, Carbon emissions. 

Hashtags:
#ElectricEvolutionPodcast #EVCharging #AirQuality #CleanAirZones #FleetElectrification #SustainableTransport #Decarbonisati

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