Episodes
Afeez has a fanboy moment on today’s episode of It's Electric! Chris Yin joins him today to have a heavy discussion about rideables, more specifically EUC’s! The guys get into a huge talk about everything from policy and education, to which EUC’s are their absolute favorites! They also share their opinions on where EUC education is lacking, and which companies have run into snags and obstacles on their quest to create the best possible electric unicycles for the rider!
How learning to...
Published 06/27/19
Shaz created his own electric skateboard! He’s joining Afeez on It’s Electric! today to discuss the parts and process of building his own rideable, and his motivations for doing so. From mobility and freedom to the lack of sweat they generate, personal electric transportation has perks! The guys also talk about the state of the world’s carbon dioxide levels, and what we could be doing on an individual level to help slow things down. Tune in for your weekly charge of EV entertainment and...
Published 06/20/19
Michael, Nero and Andrew join Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! Today’s topic? Should electric rideables be legalized, insured and registered? The guys have different points of view, and being up a ton of valid points both for and against registration, safety, and certifications! They also discuss their own circumstances, and uses for their rideables, and which way they think policy makers should go their decision making process. Should there be age limits? Should there be...
Published 06/13/19
It’s Electric! has been in heavy discussions lately about Personal Electric Transportation and the policies that govern them. In this week’s episode, Afeez is joined by Terenig Topjian to talk about how the laws being considered makes sense, how they don’t, and how they could be improved upon. He also stresses the importance of basing policy on actually data, and why using existing bike laws as a precedent may not be such a bad idea.
What rideable policy concerns and voter ID laws have...
Published 06/06/19
Welcome to It’s Electric! with Afeez Kay. This week, we’re welcoming the extremely creative Michael Quintana onto the show to talk about electric unicycles. They weren’t always the beautiful works of art they are today. Once upon a time they were clunky and felt more like a gimmick than a viable means of transportation. But in modern times, these personal electric vehicles are serious business. They save people money, help with the congestion issues in major city centres, and even put the...
Published 05/30/19
Jean Jose Garcia Monila joins Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! to discuss legislation in Ireland, and how it impacts the use of rideable electric vehicles. With more electric scooters, skateboards and unicycles hitting the streets, it’s obvious that people are noticing the positive change they can make. The problem is that with their growing popularity, it’s becoming more difficult to navigate the laws surrounding them. In some countries see them as toys, rather than motorized...
Published 05/23/19
Billy is a 19 year old Eskate rider currently attending university. He’s a full time electric skateboard rider and loves EVs. Billy currently belongs to Carve: a group of EV riders who are encouraging the use and enjoyment of rideable EVs and the culture that surrounds them. Billy’s main objective is to get EV riders together to enjoy and share their passion. Regardless of what EV you’re currently using, there is room to ride with Billy and the rest of his crew. In this episode of It’s...
Published 05/16/19
Stuart Chessell has been driving EV’s since 2015. He’s an electric unicycle enthusiast and a perfect fit for It’s Electric! He and Afeez have been cooking up something that is not only exciting but necessary. Things are beginning to happen where the law is concerned regarding electric unicycles, scooters and skateboards. It’s up the the people who love and enjoy their personal EV’s to band together and make an impact on how these laws play out! Stuart and Afeez have created a platform to keep...
Published 05/09/19
Pete got into EV’s after having a Eureka! moment. Shortly after, he closed down all of his companies, took every last dime he had, and started researching and investing in Electric Vehicle knowledge and information about charge points. That’s when Zero EV Ltd was born, and it has grown into a substantial company since. Pete’s outlook on business is simple: provide people with options, and information, and they will choose what’s right for them. In this episode, Pete and Afeez discuss which...
Published 05/02/19
After studying IT in college and spending time working in the defence sector, Mike decided to move into electric vehicles and while converting an internal combustion engine vehicle into an EV, he noticed a gap in the market, but also on the skill set of professionals within the young industry. His company has their sights set on consumers getting paid to plug in their cars, and they’re definitely leading the charge on that front, and gaining ground.
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An EV conversion...
Published 04/25/19
Dr. Colin Herron is the managing director of Zero Carbon Future. He’s been in the automotive industry for over 40 years! The company was grown out of the Regional Development Agency and was officially founded in 2011. As a subsidiary of Gateshead College, Zero Carbon Futures works with businesses, universities, government bodies and sector agencies to ensure that the UK is able to maximize the benefits of the low carbon vehicle sector.
In This Episode
How not to kill yourself when...
Published 04/18/19
The Plug Seeker loved the PlugShare app so much that he added and updated every charger he could find throughout the UK over the span of 6 months. He has been a long time fan and advocate of electric cars, as well as EV’s at large, and he and Afeez have a blast addressing hilarious questions that they’ve had to answer during their electrification journey so far.
How The Plug Seeker was created When the Plug Seeker first met “Alfred” the Electric Unicycle Man This is the future - we’re...
Published 04/11/19
When Ben moved to London, he wanted to find alternatives to taking the tube or the bus. He started with skateboarding, graduated to biking, and ultimately found personal electric transportation. He took his discoveries to the internet and started a YouTube channel. The rest is history. Between hilarious music videos, testing out and reviewing scooters, and informing the population of London about the benefits of electric vehicles, Ben still has the time to pick up new hobbies, like learning...
Published 04/04/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the passionate Afeez Kay. During this weekly podcast Afeez shares information on a myriad of different electric vehicles, makes, models, and brands. He often features guests who share his enthusiasm for the electric vehicle and clean energy industries. This show is for all knowledge levels and in as informative as it is entertaining.
In this episode, Afeez welcomes Bill Smith to speak about his project Oceans to Energy. Bill describes Oceans to...
Published 03/28/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the very passionate Afeez Kay. You will become engrossed in the electric vehicle and clean energy movement after the first minute. Afeez is an animated and intelligent host. He features guests from all different backgrounds. Each interview Afeez conducts gets right to the heart of the matter and always has great information for you!
In this episode, Afeez has a chat with the Audio Producer for Podcast Bay Productions, Jesse Chambers. Jesse...
Published 03/21/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by Afeez Kay. Each week Afeez features an amazing guest and discusses with them clean energy and electric vehicles. One of the amazing things about the It’s Electric show is that it doesn’t matter if you’re new to electric vehicles or if you’ve been involved with the scene for years. The conversational tone doesn’t turn anyone away. Afeez and his guests often discuss different brands, makes, and models of vehicles as well as the pros and cons for...
Published 03/14/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the brilliant and passionate Afeez Kay. It’s Electric marries the fun of all different types of electric vehicles with the need for and purpose of clean energy. Through interviews with wonderful guests, Afeez discusses best and worst brands, riding experiences, the hows and the whys of the electric vehicle universe. Afeez is animated and honest. He also brings facts alongside fun. After one listens you’ll be searching for your nearest electric...
Published 03/07/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the knowledgeable, fun-loving, clean energy supporting Afeez Kay. The level of knowledge you currently have about electric vehicles doesn’t matter. At the end of each It’s Electric episode, you will know ten times more than when you started. This podcast isn’t just for tech-heads who already know all about the industry. That’s one thing, of many, that makes this show and the host so fantastic. Afeez makes you feel right at home and uses...
Published 02/28/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the electrifying Afeez Kay. Electric vehicles are not a thing of the future. They are right now and only being built better as the years go forward. You can expect honest feedback from Afeez and his guests regarding different makes and models of a variety of different electric vehicles. You’re not just getting a one-ride recommendation either! You will feel the passion that Afeez has for this topic as soon as he begins speaking. You’ll be...
Published 02/21/19
Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the inquisitive, informative, and exhilarating Afeez Kay. Whether you’ve been a fan of the electric car movement for years or are just getting your bearings in this subculture you’re in the right place. Not to worry, Afeez lays everything on the table in an open and honest fashion. What will you hear? You’ll get brand comparisons from someone who has tested the product. You’ll get the reasons why electric cars are the wave of the future and what...
Published 02/14/19
Welcome to It’s Electric hosted by Afeez Kay - the most flavorful and exciting podcast around all about electric cars. Afeez’s passion for these types of vehicles springs forward into a life of its own through your speakers. This guy really knows what he’s talking about. Having owned several different makes and models he has a well-rounded knowledge on what makes a good or not so good electric car. With Afeez you’ll never be bored and you’ll always come away with more knowledge than when you...
Published 02/07/19
Peter Miller returns for part 2 of the conversation about cars, cities and personal electric vehicles! In this portion of the chat, Peter focuses on 4 major global cities, and what they’ve done to solve congestion issues within their city limits. He also shares his insights in personal electric transportation, the lack of legislation surrounding them, and what he feels needs to happen in order for positive change to be made.
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The impact that cars have on local economies
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Published 01/31/19
Afeez welcomes Peter Miller to It’s Electric for part 1 of a 2 part conversation about autonomous cars, traffic, psychology and city design. Peter trained as a computer scientist and set up a business in process control and instrumentation. He’s done businesses in a few industries since, including one within the transportation industry. He rides an electric unicycle daily, and his family car is a Nissan Leaf.
In This Episode
Why cars don’t have great geometry The psychological impact of...
Published 01/24/19
Take a plunge into the fascinating world of electric vehicles with the very passionate host Afeez Kay and his guest Tishawn Fahie in part two of last week’s conversation. Tishawn is hugely knowledgeable and has happily done the legwork testing out all different types of electric vehicles from electric unicycles (EUC) to skateboards and beyond! Luckily he takes all of this knowledge and shares it with us!
In This Episode
Afeez and Tishawn discuss the top names in the EUC world, in...
Published 01/17/19