Episode 64: Liz Allan and Ben Whitaker - Creating Pleasant, Attractive Cities: The Power of Sustainable Choices

Electric Evolution

Episode 64: Liz Allan and Ben Whitaker - Creating Pleasant, Attractive Cities: The Power of Sustainable Choices.
Liz Allan speaks to Ben Whitaker, Chief Technology Officer at Kerbo Charge and Founder of Masabi. They explore the impact of transitioning from fossil fuels to EVs and how it can address road traffic and safety issues. Ben provides insights on engaging with individuals resistant to change, focusing on the benefits that sustainable choices can bring to their lives. He highlights the importance of at-home charging solutions and suggests alternative charging options, which don't require ultra-high speed or new grid connections, and explains how flat owners can become hosts for EV charging and earn money by sharing their private supplies.
Ben Whitaker Bio
Ben is a passionate advocate for the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and is dedicated to spreading awareness and normalising the shift. He recognises the importance of bringing people from the cities and the high-density residential areas along the EV transition. Ben's dedication to the EV cause inspires others and contributes to the growing momentum of the clean transportation movement.

Ben Whitaker Links:
Website: https://www.kerbocharge.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjdw

Episode Keywords
Electric vehicles, Central London, road space, interaction, road users, safety, parking, mobility, public transit, software, equipment, custom software, cost, bicycles, scooters, mobility scooters, protected bicycle lanes, electric vehicle, EV, range anxiety, charging stations, rapid charger, sharing electricity, domestic chargers, neighbours, charging needs, long-term infrastructure, EV adoption, public charging infrastructure, at-home charging solutions, Kerbo Charge, lamppost charges, grid connections, smart chargers, grid demand, local current sensors, fossil fuels, road traffic, safety, climate change, sustainable choices, low traffic networks, bicycle routes, national security, energy sources, sustainable cities, Mesabi, mobile ticketing, mass transit system, installation process, charger partner.
Episode Hashtags
#EVTransitionChallenges #PublicTransitMobility #SharedElectricityApp #RangeAnxietyRelief #ChargingInfrastructure #LanguageofChange #SustainableCities #MassTransitEfficiency #TurboChargePilots #EasyEVCharging #ImprovingChargePointDesign #ConvenientHomeCharging #BringingChargingtoResidentialAreas #CostEffectiveChargingSolutions #CustomerFeedback #CleanAirZones #OffPeakCharging #FuelSavings
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