In this episode, Gary talks with Anthony Browne the current minister for decarbonisation in the UK. We talk about his brief, some upcoming announcements and initiatives, and touch on items such as decarbonising aviation. What are his thoughts on reducing the price of public charging? What about hydrogen? What about decarbonsing aviation? Anthony Browne : Minister for Technology and Decarbonisation - UK Department for Transport @AnthonyBrowneMP on Twitter This season of the podcast is...

In Episode 209 Gary chats with a number of people who live without home charging. It's, obviously, easier if you can charge where you live. But that doesn't mean that not having a home charger makes EV ownership untenable. We talk to people who find it easy, difficult, complex, good value, or expensive. Is it expensive? How much is AC/ destination charging vs how much is rapid/ ultra rapid charging? Is it easier with a Tesla? This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to...

In Episode 208 Gary answers the questions you wanted answering. We talk with ChargeUk about price drops on public charging, 3TI about V2G, and Colin Walker about dropping EV sales amongst others! What are the questions you have about owning and running EVs? We asked you to provide the burning questions you had and we answered them (with a little help from some friends) Guest Details: Chris Pateman Jones is the Chair of ChargeUK and the CEO of Connected Kerb Mark Potter is the Chief Technical...

In Episode 207 Gary looks at some of the tariffs you can get on the open market that provide reduced rate charging if you have an electric vehicle. We speak specifically with Alex Thwaites from OVO Energy. Guest Details: Alex is the Director Of Electric Vehicles at OVO Energy, a service dedicated to providing services to EV owners in the UK. The OVO Anytime offering provides cheap home charging, a home charge unit and an app for public charging, too. Alex's Website This season of the podcast...

In this episode of EV Musings, Gary discusses the idea that households with off-street parking and two cars should consider making one of them electric. The conversation explores the case of households with two fossil fuel cars, addresses cost and range concerns, highlights the availability of small-sized EVs, and discusses the benefits of owning an EV. He also emphasizes the role of education and test drives in overcoming ignorance and misinformation about electric...

In Episode 205 Gary looks at climate in a fascinating conversation with Richard Allan- a climate scientist and academic. They discuss the difference between climate and weather, why carbon is so important despite being such a small part of the atmosphere, why some climate scientists disagree about global warming and we hear his thoughts on carbon offsets and geoengineering. Ever wanted to ask a climate scientist the questions about climate that nobody is asking? I do that for you Guest...

In Episode 204 Gary chats with Colin Walker, head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, about the work he is doing removing, countering, and fighting misinformation around electric vehicles. We discuss EV fires, tyre and brake particulates, the state of EV sales and all the other tropes that publications like the Telegraph and Net Zero Watch appear to be pushing forward. Guest Details: Colin is Head of Transport at the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit - a non-profit...

In Episode 203 Gary discusses some of the financial benefits which accrue from owning an electric car. These include specific tariffs and demand management sessions. We'll be looking at the sort of things that can make EV ownership profitable. Guest Details: Karl Bach Karl is the co-founder and CEO of Axle Energy. Axle's software connects EVs, batteries, and electric heating to flexibility markets, helping households save up to £500/yr. Prior to founding Axle, Karl worked in various...

In Episode 202 Gary discusses the whole topic of Paltering Paltering is the active use of selective truthful statements to mislead. Today we'll be seeing why that is an issue and discussing specific examples here it has been used for misinformation purposes. Guest Details: Liz Allan is Managing Director of Full Circle CI, an EV charging consultancy committed to revolutionising the end-user experience and fostering collaboration among Charge Point Operators. Our approach is rooted in holistic...

In Episode 201 Gary talks with Anne Snelson from Lead With Sustainability. She emphasizes the importance of carbon literacy training in raising awareness and inspiring individuals to make meaningful changes. Anne highlights the significant impact of the transport sector on carbon emissions and suggests sustainable alternatives such as public transport and active travel. She also addresses misconceptions about carbon footprints and the role of individuals in reducing their carbon impact. Anne...

In Episode 200 Gary lets Imogen Bhogal from the Fully Charged Show take the reins as she facilitates a discussion on women in EV. We hear from Sara Sloman, Linda Grave, George Thurman and Claire Miller about their thoughts on cars designed by men, selling and marketing to women, payment issues and why that's a a problem when you're in a dark car park by yourself, as well as why the Tesla whoopee cushion is a gift when working with small children. This episode is co-hosted with Imogen Bhogal...

In episode 199 Gary covers the topic of pavement parking. AC charging for people who really can’t charge their car at home. You might think your options are limited. but in reality there's quite a bit of choice out there. Guest Details: Shayne Rees In short, I help councils understand where on-street EV charging can fit in their EV and wider transport strategies, and how to do it well. The more formal official bio... Shayne Rees is Head of Marketing at char.gy, the UK’s fourth largest public...

In Episode 198 Gary looks at the problem of misinformation in the EV and renewables world. We know there’s always been issues of people spreading bad information about EVs (The first episode of this podcast was called ‘Myths and Legends’, after all). But recently it seems that the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) surrounding EVs has stepped up a notch. We talk with Quentin Willson and Claire Cullen from Stop Burning Stuff about this issue. Within our EV bubble it's often easy to forget that...

In Episode 197 Gary discusses the whole aspect of educating new EV drivers. What are the different types of education? Who should be doing this education, and what happens when people are left to their own devices? There's many aspects to EV education. We'll discuss dealer-side education, ongoing education and sources of education. What do you really want to know? We'll also listen to EV drivers telling us about the issues they had learning about electric vehicles. This season of the...

In Episode 196 Gary looks at the recently implemented Public Chargepoint Regulations 2023 and how these relate to a charging station near you. These regulations mandate things such as contactless payment, roaming, 24/7 help lines, charger reliability and public access to charger data. There's lots of detail underneath these regulations that need defining clearly to ensure the EV driver is being well served by them. This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app...

In Episode 195 Gary looks at one of those companies that works behind the scenes to actually get chargers in the ground - Vital EV. We talk to head of Business Development, Dean Hedger. What do they actually do? How much influence do they have on charger design, and how do they decide on the hardware they use? Guest Details: Dean Hedger Dean has spent more than 30 years in the motor industry gaining experience across fleet management, leasing, breakdown and commercial vehicles. His electric...

In Episode 194 Gary takes a deep dive into the state of van electrification for fleets and small businesses with special guest Paul Kirby 'The Van Man' Paul discusses the state of the van market, charging, and the issues faced by fleets wanting to go electric Guest Details: Paul has over 30 years of automotive experience including working for an LCV Manufacturer, managing a fleet operation and senior leasing roles focused on Commercial vehicles. Having first driven an Electric Mercedes-Benz...

In Episode 193 Gary looks at the whole Logistics aspect of EVs: What’s the state of play with trucks, vans and other delivery mechanisms and electrification? In this episode, we’re going to be looking at the scale of the issue and the potential solutions that are out there. We'll hear from Lorna McAtear - Head of Fleet with National Grid in this episode. This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their...

In Episode 192 Gary looks at some of the data and insights that come out of the Zapmap software and what they can do with that data. What exactly is the Insights department and how do they provide help for Zapmap and the general public? Guest Details: With more than 10 years’ experience in the data and insights industry, Jade Edwards joined Zapmap in April 2022 to lead the Insights side of the business. It's her role to look at the data that sits behind the Zapmap app, explore how to put it...

In Episode 192 Gary chats with Arun Anand from Electric Miles, a company with big plans for helping people charge better at home as well as balance the grid through the use of their technology. Arun talks about the steps he's taken to get this in place and how it will help manage energy demand across the country. Guest Details: This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Links: This new...

In Episode 190 Gary talks with Thomas Armstrong from wireless charging company Hevo. What’s the current state of the tech? Is it the way forward? Is it cheap enough to implement? What are the barriers? We’ll also look at what sort of changes are needed to cars to make this happen. This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app that helps EV drivers search, plan, and pay for their charging. Links: Hevo on FacebookHevo on InstagramHevo on Twitter/XHevo on Linked...

In Episode 189 Gary looks at driving efficiently with Guinness World Record holder Kevin Booker who went John’O’ Groats to Land’s End with just 1 stop for a charge. How can he get such efficiency? We'll also hear about his latest attempt at adding to his Guinness World Record list, this time involving a van! Guest Details: Kevin is a Guinness World Record holder for efficient driving, having driven - amongst other journeys - from John 'O' Groats to Land's End in a Ford Mustang Mach E with...

In Episode 188 Gary looks at how you need to change your mindset a little when it comes to driving an EV. It's not difficult. It's just different. This episode is in partnership with EVA England, the member association representing EV drivers in England and making sure their views are heard and amplified. Join today and help accelerate the transition to an electric England: https://www.evaengland.org.uk/membership/ This season of the podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the free to download app...

In Episode 187 Gary looks at how you can get a share of a wind turbine or solar farm in a discussion with Sarah Merrick from Ripple Energy There are situations where some people might not be in a position (either financially or structurally) to do something like add solar panels to their roof. People who rent, for example. People who live in houses covered by listed building status. People who don’t have a roof because they live in an apartment block. How are they supposed to gain from, say,...