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Electric Evolution Podcast Driving the conversation on sustainable transportation and Net Zero Solutions. All Links>> https://linktr.ee/fullcircleci

07/01/2026

40,000 early deaths in the UK are linked to air pollution, costing the NHS billions. Addressing this issue, including helping people go green, is crucial for our health and economy.

06/01/2026

We realized early on there's a huge problem: not everyone can charge EVs at home. If you don't have a driveway, you're at a major disadvantage. Between 30-57% of people lack access to off-street parking. How do we fix this?

Episode 174: Liz Allan and Peter Higgins – Cross-Pavement Solutions Done Properly.Liz Allan speaks to Peter Higgins, EV ...
06/01/2026

Episode 174: Liz Allan and Peter Higgins – Cross-Pavement Solutions Done Properly.

Liz Allan speaks to Peter Higgins, EV Project Officer at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, to explore one of the most important and often misunderstood challenges in the EV transition: how to support residents who cannot charge at home.

Peter shares how Stoke-on-Trent is tackling the equity gap faced by households without off-street parking, using cross-pavement charging solutions to enable safe, affordable home charging for terraced streets.

Drawing on his background in environmental management and years within local government, Peter explains how his team has navigated accessibility concerns, electrical regulations, planning complexities, and internal governance to deliver a scalable and future-proof solution.

The conversation goes deep into the practical realities local authorities face, from health and safety and electrical separation rules, through to ownership models, highway adoption, and why councils often feel risk-averse.

Peter also offers refreshingly honest advice to other authorities: do not reinvent the wheel. Learn from those already doing the work.

Quote of the Episode:
“If someone’s already done the hard work, steal their homework. We’re all trying to solve the same problem.” Peter Higgins.

Listen or watch here: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-174-liz-allan-and-peter-higgins-cross-pavement-solutions-done-properly/

04/01/2026

An EV owner was confident he would figure out the charging situation. After a couple weeks, they loved the EV experience so much that they were using it more than expected, needing to charge more frequently. The EV owner felt comfortable watching TV while waiting for their car to charge.

03/01/2026

Users need to filter charger data by their specific access needs. Like shops or museums with options for special educational needs or wheelchair access, customized info is key. It's about getting the right information, right when you need it.

02/01/2026

This gentleman with a prosthetic leg opened up about his tech struggles. He's also dyslexic and admits he's not tech-savvy. It's a reminder that tech isn't one-size-fits-all and how different people experience apps.

01/01/2026

Being neurodivergent, like with ADHD, means simple instructions are key. Don't leave people guessing! It just adds to the stress. Understanding unseen disabilities makes a huge difference.

31/12/2025

Discover the key hurdles slowing down EV infrastructure deployment. Funding and procurement complexities caused a standstill, delaying projects by months. New regulations added another layer of uncertainty. A look at what's holding back progress in the industry.

30/12/2025

It's amazing that someone with limited mobility can utilize this home charger. It's so important to recognize the things that people need. At some point, we're all going to have mobility challenges, so we've got to think ahead.

Episode 173: Liz Allan and Elaine Meskhi – Making EV charging fair, accessible, and fit for the future.Liz Allan speaks ...
30/12/2025

Episode 173: Liz Allan and Elaine Meskhi – Making EV charging fair, accessible, and fit for the future.

Liz Allan speaks to Elaine Meskhi, a Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Consultant at Steer, for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about the future of EV charging.

Elaine brings over a decade of experience spanning energy systems, transport planning, and innovation projects, including early EV trials and grid impact studies.

Together, Liz and Elaine explore why EV charging strategies must start with wider transport goals, how local authorities can better navigate energy constraints, and why collaboration between transport planners, energy networks, and charge point operators is essential.

A central theme of the episode is accessibility. Elaine explains why accessible charging is not just about wheelchair access, but about recognising a wide range of needs, including neurodivergence, hidden disabilities, temporary injuries, older drivers, and people who are not confident with technology.

She shares powerful insights from real-world audits and a personal story of hosting an EV driver with a prosthetic limb through a home charging-sharing scheme, highlighting where the system works and where it still falls short.

Quote of the Episode:

“Accessibility isn’t about one group of people. It’s about recognising that at different points in our lives, all of us will have different needs, and the charging network has to work for that reality.” — Elaine Meskhi

Listen or watch here: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/episode-173-liz-allan-and-elaine-meskhi-making-ev-charging-fair-accessible-and-fit-for-the-future/

28/12/2025

Turns out, getting diagnosed with both autism and ADHD (aka AuDHD) isn't straightforward. The NHS sees them as two separate things, meaning you have to get assessed for each individually. Imagine finding out as an adult—what if someone had noticed earlier?

27/12/2025

Going into 2025, there were plans. Big plans. Instead, life took an unexpected turn, leading to a new tech company—together. The lesson? Ditch expectations and embrace the unknown. Who else has learned this?

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