Episode 93: Liz Allan and Gill Nowell - Unveiling Electric Futures.

Liz Allan speaks to Gill Nowell, principal at AFRY. Gill shares her extensive experience in consultancy, particularly in EV grid integration projects, and the importance of clean air and zero tailpipe emissions transport. Liz and Gill also explore technological advancements like smart charging and vehicle-to-everything capabilities, which make EVs not just modes of transport but vital energy assets during emergencies.

She provides personal anecdotes about her journey with electric vehicles, insights into the buoyant secondhand EV market, and the role of EVA England in advocating for EV drivers. Plus, she shares initiatives like Women Drive Electric, designed to foster greater adoption and inclusivity in the EV community.

Gill Nowell Bio:
Gill Nowell is a leading expert in e-mobility and energy transition, with a career spanning management consulting, communications, and sustainability initiatives. She is a Principal Consultant at AFRY, a globally renowned firm with over 125 years of history and a workforce of more than 19,000 employees across 40 countries. Her division focuses on energy transition and sustainability in future cities and mobilities, leveraging local expertise and deep market insights.

Gill is a staunch advocate for cleaner, sustainable transport. For her impactful work promoting decarbonized transport and e-mobility, she was recognised as number 22 in the GreenFleet 100 accolade. She emphasises the importance of achieving zero tailpipe emissions to ensure cleaner air and healthier communities.

Gill Nowell Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gill-nowell-b955a531
X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/Gill_Nowell

Episode Keywords:
AFRY, energy transition, sustainability, future cities, e-mobility, electric vehicles, EV uptake, decarbonisation strategies, public charge points, smart charging, vehicle-to-everything technology, vehicle-to-grid, CCS connectors, off-peak energy tariffs, battery electric vehicles, EV grid integration projects, secondhand electric cars, salary sacrifice schemes, public charging network, charge point operators, EVA England, zero-emission vehicle mandate, consumer experience, charging infrastructure, Women Drive Electric, environmental sustainability, transport decarbonization, stakeholder interviews, energy network innovation, electric cars, air quality.

Episode Hashtags:
#EVTransition #SustainableCities #SmartCharging #VehicleToEverything
#EVMobility #CleanAirMovement #EVInfrastructure #EVAEngland
#EVAdoption #GreenFleet100 #ElectricVehicleBenefits #SustainableTransport
#ChargePointNetwork #NetZero2050 #ZEVman

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