EV Café Takeaway
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, and collaborators in our industry. The generosity, openness, honesty, and insight from our guests has been truly humbling and inspirational. We want as many people as possible, to be challenged and inspired by these podcasts.
The EV Café crew, have the wonderful privilege of talking to some amazing pioneers, innovators, and collaborators in our industry. The generosity, openness, honesty, and insight from our guests has been truly humbling and inspirational. We want as many people as possible, to be challenged and inspired by these podcasts.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 132
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
91: Powering Up EV Payments: Inside Corpay with Tom Rowlands
In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman sit down with Tom Rowlands, Managing Director of Global EV Solutions at Corpay. They explore how Corpay integrates various b…
00:46:44 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
90: Startups and Sustainability: Taco Olthoff’s Electric Journey
In this episode of the EV Café Takeaway, hosts John Curtis and Paul Kirby sit down with Taco Olthoff, Director of the Electric Vehicle Unit at Bridgestone Webfleet. From his beginnings as a saxophoni…
00:47:20 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
89: Matthew Adams: Powering the Future of EV Policy
Join hosts John Curtis and Sara Sloman in this insightful episode as they sit down with Matt Adams, Transport Policy Manager at the Renewable Energy Association (REA). Discover how the REA advocates …
00:45:57 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
88: Rock, Race, and Recharge: A Conversation with Rick Parfitt Jr
Join John Curtis and Paul Kirby as they sit down with the multifaceted Rick Parfitt Jr—musician, racing champion, and electric vehicle enthusiast. Rick shares his exhilarating journey from the racetr…
01:12:07 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
87: Naomi Nye: A Journey of Resilience and Innovation in EV
In this episode, Naomi Nye of Drax Energy Solutions shares her transformative journey from finance to a leadership role in EV infrastructure, blending technical expertise with a customer-focused mind…
00:53:42 |
Wed 06 Nov 2024
86: Dr Isobel Sheldon OBE: Breaking Ground in Battery Innovation
Dr. Isobel Sheldon OBE, a self-taught pioneer in battery technology, has dedicated her career to advancing sustainable transportation and cleaner air. Driven by childhood asthma and a fascination wit…
00:50:23 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
85: Jess Shanahan: Championing EV Motorsport
Jess Shanahan takes us through her exciting career spanning motorsport and journalism, up to recently becoming a team principal in the E-Scooter Championship. After a transformative 2,500-mile EV roa…
00:55:13 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
84: Adam Hall, Drax Electric Vehicles
Join Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they welcome Adam Hall, Director of Energy Services at Drax. They explore how Drax has evolved from traditional coal power generation to pioneering sustainable biom…
00:45:17 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
83: Transport, Energy, and a Peachy Future: Bridging the Gap with Alec Peachey
In this episode of The EV Café Takeaway, hosts Paul and John chat with Alec Peachey, founder of the popular industry news website Transport and Energy and annual event Transport & Energy Forum. Alec …
00:49:10 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
82: From Trials to Triumphs: The EV Rally with Colin Boyton
Join hosts Paul Kirby and John Curtis as they sit down with Colin Boyton from GreenFleet, one of the masterminds behind the EV Rally. Colin shares the inspiring story of how he pioneered the EV Rally…
00:58:12 |
Wed 02 Oct 2024
81: Breaking EV Records with Webfleet: 569 Miles on a Single Charge
Join Sara Sloman as she sits down with Guinness World Record holders Sam Clarke, Kevin Booker, and Richard Parker. Discover how Sam and Kevin achieved not one but two EV world records: the longest jo…
00:40:04 |
Wed 25 Sep 2024
80: August Webinar: Last Mile – Ebikes, Cargo Bikes, and Small EVs
We were lucky enough to be joined by Mike Cutts of Iveco, Stewart Murphy of Royal Mail and Paul McCormack of Decarbon Logistics to discuss the growing area of zero emission deliveries and last mile d…
00:57:20 |
Wed 18 Sep 2024
79: Adrian Fielden-Gray: Humility and Growth at Be.EV
Adrian Fielden-Gray shares his journey as co-founder of Be.EV, a customer-focused CPO, highlighting the importance of humility in business leadership. Adrian discusses the balance he and his partner,…
00:56:49 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
78: Richard Parker & James Dewhurst: Rallying Behind Data
In this special episode, Richard Parker and James Dewhurst from Webfleet join to discuss their data-focused contributions to the GreenFleet EV Rally. Covering 1,500 miles across diverse vehicles, the…
00:45:07 |
Wed 04 Sep 2024
77: Jacqui Barker: Woman Of The Year 2024
Jackie Barker, OEM Strategy Director at Keyloop and 2024 Woman of the Year, joins the discussion. Jackie shares her journey in the automotive industry, emphasising the importance of diversity, inclus…
00:50:41 |
Wed 28 Aug 2024
76: (Republish) David Beeney – Helping our hearts and minds from one panic attack to the next!
Not a normal EV Café Takeaway today as we are just lining up the next episode. Today we get to delve into the archives of a brilliant, fun, and moving chat with a guy called David Beeney. You’ll reme…
00:59:31 |
Wed 21 Aug 2024
75: Richie Martin: Harnessing Energy, Emotion, and Experience
The EV Café’s own Richie Martin delves into his journey from organising The Installer Show to becoming a driving force in the electrification and sustainability space. He opens up about the personal …
00:52:37 |
Wed 14 Aug 2024
74: Mark Pierce: Engineering a Sustainable Future
Mark Pierce, Data and AI Engineering Lead at Hydrock (recently acquired Stantec), delves into his work optimising net-zero strategies using AI and big data. He addresses AI fears, emphasising its rol…
00:54:23 |
Wed 07 Aug 2024
73: Kirsty Robinson: Innovating Vehicle Livery with Stewart Signs
Kirsty Robinson from Stewart Signs delves into the company’s innovative approach to sustainable vehicle livery. Stewart Signs, with over 60 years of experience, focuses on environmentally friendly ma…
00:43:22 |
Wed 31 Jul 2024
72: Tom Middleditch: Europcar’s Drive Toward an Electric Future
In this episode, Tom Middleditch, Head of Electric Mobility at Europcar UK, shares insights on Europcar’s pioneering efforts in the EV rental market. Tom discusses the company’s role in promoting ele…
00:53:12 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
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