199 The Pavement Charging Episode
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Exploring the challenges and solutions of pavement and on-street EV charging, this episode dives into the needs of drivers without off-street parking, highlighting data on who can't charge at home and how companies like Char.gy and Connected Kerb are innovating with lamppost and curbside chargers. Discussions cover pricing models, council cooperation, and the use of AI for optimal charger placement. The episode also touches on regulatory impacts, utilization rates, and the future of smart charging, emphasizing the importance of accessible overnight charging in urban areas.
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 charging company. Char.gy installs and operates on-street charge points to give people who don’t have driveways the convenience of home charging. Shayne has worked in sales and marketing roles in the energy sector for over 25 years. He and draws on this experience to help char.gy play big part in the electrification of transport and its crucial role in delivering the UK’s Net Zero 2050 goal. Before joining char.gy, Shayne led the UK sales and marketing team at ubitricity, helping the company grow into the UK’s largest public charging network by number of charge points.
Chris Pateman-Jones
Chris Pateman-Jones
The EV Musings Podcast is sponsored by Zapmap, the go-to app for EV drivers, helping you find and pay for public charging with confidence.
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- Zapmap & The Green Finance Institute reveal charge point utilisation across the public network
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