Episodes

  • 118: Ian Plummer, Auto Trader UK

    118: Ian Plummer, Auto Trader UK
    Jun 11 2025
    This week we're joined by Ian Plummer, Commercial Director at Auto Trader UK, who shares his extensive automotive industry expertise and vision for an electric future. Ian discusses Auto Trader's pivotal role in the UK's automotive marketplace, offering fascinating insights into EV adoption trends, the impact of Chinese manufacturers, and the evolving consumer behavior in the electric vehicle space. Drawing from his international experience and recent observations from Shanghai's auto show, Ian provides a compelling perspective on the future of mobility, while also addressing the critical need for greater diversity in the automotive industry.

    Ian Plumber
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-plummer-4b0a2a1/

    Auto Trader
    https://www.autotrader.co.uk
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    58 mins
  • 117: On The Pull: A Conversation With Adam Bishop

    117: On The Pull: A Conversation With Adam Bishop
    Jun 4 2025
    This week, JC and Paul chat with Adam Bishop, two-time Britain's Strongest Man winner and IVECO brand ambassador. Adam discusses his journey from rugby player to strongman competitor, his remarkable recovery from an Achilles injury, the occasional novelty of eating "normal human food", and his partnership with IVECO, including setting a world record by pulling over 150 tons with an electric IVECO eDaily van. Adam shares insights into the parallels between his strength training discipline and IVECO's commitment to powerful, reliable electric vehicles, while offering a glimpse into the demanding lifestyle of an elite strongman athlete.

    Adam's Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/adambishopstrongman/?hl=en-gb

    Adam Vs Electricity
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM61FlUfNGg
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    52 mins
  • 116: Getting Tyre Sustainability and Cost Back on Track with ENSO

    116: Getting Tyre Sustainability and Cost Back on Track with ENSO
    May 28 2025
    This week JC and Paul are joined by Gunnlaugur Erlendsson, the founder and CEO of Enso Tyres—the world's first premium tyre brand dedicated to electric vehicles. G shares his journey of revolutionising the tyre industry by creating products that not only extend EV range but also significantly reduce tyre pollution. With a staggering 2 billion tires produced annually worldwide, G reveals how Enso's innovative approach delivers better performance, longer life, and lower costs—all while helping combat the critical issue of tyre particulate pollution. From his Earthshot Prize nomination to strategic partnerships with Uber, discover how this B Corp certified company is driving real change in the EV ecosystem while making sustainability commercially viable.

    Enso Tyres
    https://www.ensotyres.com

    Gunnlaugur Erlendsson
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerlendsson/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 115: Power Play: Chris Hazell on Felten, ChargeQube

    115: Power Play: Chris Hazell on Felten, ChargeQube
    May 21 2025
    This week JC and Paul are joined by Chris Hazell, Co-founder & CEO of Fellten, a pioneering force in the EV space. Chris takes us behind the scenes of their brand new ChargeQube - a mobile Battery Energy Storage System that could transform how fleets approach EV charging by combining second-life Tesla batteries with intelligent power management to deliver rapid charging capabilities without the need for expensive grid upgrades. Plus, we dive into Chris's fascinating journey from art college to EV innovation, and explore how his neurodiverse approach to business is driving success in the sustainable transport revolution.

    Felten / ChargeQube
    https://www.fellten.com

    Chris Hazell
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hazell-36300567/

    Hazell Nutz
    https://www.youtube.com/@Hazell_Nutz
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 114: Kirsty Pendelton: AA and Green Fleet EV Champion

    114: Kirsty Pendelton: AA and Green Fleet EV Champion
    May 14 2025
    This week we chat with Kirsty Pendleton, Head of B2B Marketing at The AA, celebrating the organisation's 120-year legacy while exploring their evolution toward sustainable transport. Kirsty shares insights on balancing The AA's trusted heritage with innovation, discusses their journey toward electrification, and reveals how they're supporting businesses transitioning to EVs. With 25 years at The AA, Kirsty offers a unique perspective on the company's human-centered approach, their iconic yellow brand, and how they're preparing to serve vehicles of all types in a rapidly changing automotive landscape.

    Kirsty Pendleton
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-pendleton-35818a60

    The AA
    https://www.theaa.com
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    49 mins
  • 113: Wind To Wheel: John Fairlie on The UK’s Renewable Future

    113: Wind To Wheel: John Fairlie on The UK’s Renewable Future
    May 7 2025
    This week we welcome John Fairlie, Managing Director of AW Renewables (part of AW Group), who shares his journey in revolutionising renewable energy. John discusses his pioneering "wind-to-wheel" project at Checkley Wood—the first site directly connecting wind turbines to EV charging stations, offering power at just 39p/kWh! With 20% of the UK's onshore wind development under his belt, John explains how renewable energy communities can be built around single turbines, powering thousands of homes while reducing grid dependency. His vision of integrated clean energy communities represents a return to localised power generation, but with a sustainable twist. A fascinating look at where renewables and EVs perfectly intersect.

    AW Group
    https://www.awgroup.org.uk

    John Fairlie
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fairlie-22b15a19/
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    1 hr
  • 112: Electrifying Legacy: Chris Welch on Running a Near-Century Old Organisation

    112: Electrifying Legacy: Chris Welch on Running a Near-Century Old Organisation
    Apr 30 2025
    This week Paul and John welcome Chris Welch, Managing Director of Welch Group. As a fourth-generation leader of this 91-year-old family business, Chris shares how his transport company has become a pioneering "lighthouse" in the logistics decarbonisation journey. With refreshing candour, he reveals how their innovative approach to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure sharing, and community focus is transforming the industry. Discover how Welch's unique blend of family values, commercial wisdom, and environmental commitment is creating a sustainable roadmap for the future of transport.

    Welch Group
    https://welchgroup.co.uk

    Chris Welch
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-welch-98777589
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    57 mins
  • 111: Fraser Crichton Returns

    111: Fraser Crichton Returns
    Apr 23 2025
    This week we welcome back Fraser Crichton, Dundee City Council's award-winning Fleet Manager. Fraser discusses the evolution of Dundee's EV infrastructure over the past year, particularly highlighting the challenging transition from public-funded charging systems to public-private partnerships. He shares insights about the 20-year contracts being negotiated to ensure infrastructure sustainability, his council's fleet now being 35% electric, and the importance of gradual implementation when transitioning large fleets. Fraser also candidly discusses his recent health scare and offers wisdom on work-life balance. The conversation concludes with his vision for better integration of renewable energy sources with EV charging infrastructure.

    Fraser Crichton
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraser-crichton-1a804152/
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    49 mins
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