Episode 59: Liz Allan and Michael Macleod - The Vision for Wireless Charging and Improved Infrastructure

Electric Evolution

Episode 59: Liz Allan and Michael Macleod - The Vision for Wireless Charging and Improved Infrastructure.
Liz Allan speaks to Michael Macleod, Head of Business Development at Swarco. He has a fascinating background in renewable energy and a particular focus on decentralised energy generation. Michael's journey led him to work in EV consultancy and R&D, gaining valuable experience in vehicle-to-grid trials and strategy rollouts. They speak about his insights on the future of EV charging, the challenges the manufacturing industry faces, and exciting projects he's been involved in, including a groundbreaking electric vehicle charging hub.
Michael Macleod Links:
Website: https://www.swarco.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbECDV0VD5BQqTwMlGSSQ_w
Twitter: https://twitter.com/swarco_ag
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-macleod-8026a3a4
Michael Macleod Bio:
Michael is a renewable energy expert with a background in decentralised energy generation. In 2017, he focused on air quality management zones in Edinburgh for his thesis, exploring the possibility of implementing geofencing for electric buses. Although EV charging was not originally part of his research, he stumbled upon an opportunity in EV consultancy and joined Cenex, a not-for-profit consultancy. He gained experience in various EV research and development aspects, including vehicle-to-grid trials and innovative strategy rollouts. Michael spoke at conferences as an industry expert at a young age. After a year and a half in Leicestershire, Michael returned home to be closer to family and joined GEP, where he worked on energy and environmental auditing consultancy. Throughout his career, EV has remained an area of interest for Michael, and he joined Swarco during the pandemic, where he continues to contribute to the EV industry.
Episode Keywords:
Renewable energy, decentralized energy generation, air quality management zones, geofencing, EV consultancy, charge points, manufacturing industry, misinformation, industry improvements, EV community, bus and truck charging systems, customer experience, successful projects
Episode Hashtags:
#RenewableRevolution, #EVChargingSolutions, #GeofencingForCleanAir
#VehicleToGridTrials, #AuditingEnergyFootprints, #DrivingPositiveChange
#StandardizeEVChargePoints, #CombattingEVMyths
#ProgressInEVIndustry, #InnovationInChargingInfrastructure, #NewChallengesInEVBusiness, #PushTowardsWirelessCharging
#ImprovingChargingInfrastructure, #RevolutionizingDomesticCharging
#SupportingCouncilPartnerships, #LeadingInServiceAndMaintenance, #ConnectedEVInfrast

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