Episode 71: Liz Allan, Peter Frost (aka Electric Pete) and Katy Hampshire - Designing a Comprehensive Charging Network in Suffolk.
Liz Allan speaks to Peter Frost, Environment Strategy Officer and Katy Hampshire, Project Manager, Environment Strategy Team at Suffolk County Council.
The conversation explores the role of infrastructure in making EVs accessible to everyone, especially those without off-street parking. Peter and Katy explore the various local authority funding avenues, such as LEVI funding and the importance of charge point operators approaching local authorities with a user-centric perspective. They also highlight the significance of collaboration and communication between different councils to maximise the impact of electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
Peter Frost Bio:
Peter Frost is a former electric vehicle specialist with Renault UK who spent 26 years in the motor trade; Peter deeply understands EV drivers' needs and preferences. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he is dedicated to improving and expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Katy Hampshire Bio:
Katy Hampshire has been working for Suffolk County Council since 2021. Initially, she was involved in the operational highways and flooding sector. However, in April 2023, she transitioned to the environment team as a project manager. Her main focus became the Plug-In Suffolk project.
Peter Frost Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-frost-1710ab1a4/
Katy Hampshire Links:
SCC Website: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-planning/electric-vehicle-charging-policy?nodeId=5cfb3550-de04-56ad-b87b-d6c28da355ac&entryId=372075f8-4f89-5369-81f1-f848fa03a84f
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-hampshire-56724a1b3/
Episode Keywords:
Electric vehicles, secondhand EVs, affordability, second-hand market, transition to EVs, social media, landowners, funding by LEVI, Suffolk County Council, carbon charter, public charging infrastructure, knowledge gap, community-owned asset model, charging options, local authorities, electric vehicle experience day, Plug in Suffolk, procurement process, local authority approach.
Episode Hashtags:
#EVRevolution #DrivingChange #SustainableCommunities #ChargingtheFuture #PoweringForward #ElectricDrive #EVForAll #DrivingInnovation #GreenMobility #RoadtoSustainability
Links for Full Circle CI:
Visit our website: www.fullcircleci.co.uk/electric-evolution
Support our podcast here: https://patreon.com/ElectricEvolutionPodcast
You can support us here too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast
Find Liz Allan on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizallan
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Find useful resources here: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/day-in-the-life-of-2/
Episode 71: Liz Allan, Peter Frost (aka Electric Pete) and Katy Hampshire - Designing a Comprehensive Charging Network in Suffolk.
Liz Allan speaks to Peter Frost, Environment Strategy Officer and Katy Hampshire, Project Manager, Environment Strategy Team at Suffolk County Council.
The conversation explores the role of infrastructure in making EVs accessible to everyone, especially those without off-street parking. Peter and Katy explore the various local authority funding avenues, such as LEVI funding and the importance of charge point operators approaching local authorities with a user-centric perspective. They also highlight the significance of collaboration and communication between different councils to maximise the impact of electric vehicle infrastructure projects.
Peter Frost Bio:
Peter Frost is a former electric vehicle specialist with Renault UK who spent 26 years in the motor trade; Peter deeply understands EV drivers' needs and preferences. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he is dedicated to improving and expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Katy Hampshire Bio:
Katy Hampshire has been working for Suffolk County Council since 2021. Initially, she was involved in the operational highways and flooding sector. However, in April 2023, she transitioned to the environment team as a project manager. Her main focus became the Plug-In Suffolk project.
Peter Frost Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-frost-1710ab1a4/
Katy Hampshire Links:
SCC Website: https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/transport-planning/electric-vehicle-charging-policy?nodeId=5cfb3550-de04-56ad-b87b-d6c28da355ac&entryId=372075f8-4f89-5369-81f1-f848fa03a84f
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-hampshire-56724a1b3/
Episode Keywords:
Electric vehicles, secondhand EVs, affordability, second-hand market, transition to EVs, social media, landowners, funding by LEVI, Suffolk County Council, carbon charter, public charging infrastructure, knowledge gap, community-owned asset model, charging options, local authorities, electric vehicle experience day, Plug in Suffolk, procurement process, local authority approach.
Episode Hashtags:
#EVRevolution #DrivingChange #SustainableCommunities #ChargingtheFuture #PoweringForward #ElectricDrive #EVForAll #DrivingInnovation #GreenMobility #RoadtoSustainability
Links for Full Circle CI:
Visit our website: www.fullcircleci.co.uk/electric-evolution
Support our podcast here: https://patreon.com/ElectricEvolutionPodcast
You can support us here too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/electricevolutionpodcast
Find Liz Allan on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizallan
Follow Full Circle CI on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FullCircleCI_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcircleci
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FullCircleCI
Find useful resources here: https://fullcircleci.co.uk/day-in-the-life-of-2/