EV Café Takeaway

Today we get to know Liz Allan, how she grew her love of people and where she got here passion for life from. Listen as she recounts her journey into sustainability and “continuous improvement” and as she explores her creative side, from singing in a band and right up to the present day! We even get a bit of a singalong! Life’s not all a bunch of roses though and we hear how life’s toughest events...

EV King (Edmund V King) – find out what the V stands for, how he got the job as President of the AA, why wine plays such an important part in his life and why time on the toilet came to fruition one day in an interview with Jimmy Young.   http://www.theaa.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmundking/   Find out more about the EV Café: https://www.evcafe.org/

Be inspired by The Electric Van Man who has come a long way since his challenging early years.  It is from these early experiences and talking about these challenges that Paul now has a big focus on the importance of mental health and is passionately seeks to encourage others to find the support they need.  Paul also tells how his beloved vans were involved in his first job and he also expresses h...

Steve reflects on the opportunity to work within the relatively new industry of Electric Vehicles particularly through the lens of insurance.  We hear how the voice of the customer is key to the journey and we also learn how an EV fits into family life.   Find out more:  https://www.directlinegroup.com/

7 years ago David had realisation that he had to get “the mask” off! Struggling with panic attacks for many years he finally “came out” and found that so many others were suffering in silence too. Cue “Breaking the Silence”! A business set up to create kinder cultures where people could share openly on the challenges with their mental health. Paul has had personal experience with David’s work and...

They say not all hero’s wear capes, Well this one wears a Hi-Vis and a Hard hat! Craig is focused on driving the installations for charge-points, for Zero tailpipe emissions vehicles, to Zero emission also. At the moment they are far from it! From lean management to innovative products from the latest commercial vehicle to electric tooling and diggers! But its not all hard hats and big holes, ther...

The normally bright and bubbly John Curtis shares from his heart on his highs and lows, battles with depression and how he makes a difference. This brilliant communicator talks about the joy of other people’s stories to life and comes to terms with bringing his own story to life too. Wherever he is, he creates a safe space for people to be the real deal rather than hiding behind smoke and mirrors....

The engaging, empathetic, and exciting leader of Octopus Electric Vehicles takes us on her journey, sharing how she navigates her toughest days and the important conversation that kept her in the game. A fascinating conversation with Fiona, who champions, mentors and encourages other women who aspire to greatness within the industry.

Creativity and passion come together to create great shows.  Carlo Zoccalli personifies this perfectly as we explore the mission and purpose of events and exhibitions. Find out more about ITT Hub at itthub.co.uk

Lee talks to us about his exciting business brainchild that is set to grow into a network providing zero emission deliveries. Lee also shares some of the challenges he has faced both in his business and personal life with both courage and transparency. Fascinating conversation.

Nicki “The Smiler” Richmond shows how you can be driven, passionate and customer focused without losing your soul.  Her focus on people and the team around her shines through and demonstrates how she is able to make the difference that she has made in her career. Clearly citing the people around, her including mentors over the years as being the key to her success.  Refreshing, engaging and fun, a...

Martin’s rugby career was personified in his pace and dogged determination. This brilliant sportsman, now with his own statue outside Wembley, brings his energy, passion, and personal experiences to bear, supporting Connected Kerb who are bringing charging to local communities across the country. You cannot fail to be energised and encouraged when you listen to Martin’s enthusiasm for this new cha...

The effervescent SAS, as we call her, has been a member for the EV Café Team right from the start. From a young girl, Sara has cared deeply for the environment and first shed tears for the planet when she learnt about the acid rain showering over the earth. From that moment on she has been a woman on a mission to bring change and make a difference. In her latest role, she is helping to make the us...

Chris Ramsey is tackling a journey so difficult that it has never even been attempted before, all being done with his wife as co-pilot for over 17000 miles, from the North Pole to the South Pole or “Pole to Pole” as it is called. Oh yeah! And he’s doing it all in an electric vehicle! We discover Chris’ inspiration for adventure, his motivation for this mammoth journey and the dangers and challenge...

The leader of one of the current fastest growing companies in the UK and the current Great British Entrepreneur of the Year, Jordan Brompton, is refreshingly down to earth and humble in view of such success.  A powerful advocate of women succeeding in business and with a strong commitment to the local community of Grimsby, she is a wonderful example of what being great in business is all about, on...

We kick off The EV Café Takeaway with the powerhouse of influence and activity that is Graeme Cooper, now Global Solutions Director for Jacobs, but probably still better known as the former Head of Future projects for National Grid here in the UK. The man that gave us confidence that the grid will cope in this EV transition. Join us as we discover what has tested him, what he is proud of and his a...

Guests from across the EV industry will join the crew for The EV Café Takeaway, having candid conversations to highlight the work of the Electric Vehicle and Sustainability industry, to uncover stories that we all need to learn from and importantly, to understand something of the people behind the work.  The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovators...