Episode 96: Liz Allan and Colin Walker - Misinformation, Economic Impact, and Infrastructure Challenges.

Liz Allan speaks to Colin Walker, the head of transport at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Colin makes a compelling case for transitioning to EVs, comparing it to the historic shift from horses and carts to motorcars. He discusses the economic benefits, the importance of retraining in the car industry, and the critical need for government action to combat misinformation and accelerate charging infrastructure rollout. Together, they talk about the pressing issues of battery health and the changing dynamics in the car market. Colin provides actionable insights on building consumer confidence, advocating for certification schemes for secondhand EV batteries, and the importance of drawing from the experiences of actual EV drivers. They also explore how misinformation and media bias influence public perception and policy, and how plans for zero-emission mandates could shape the future.

Colin Walker Bio:
Colin Walker is a dedicated policy advocacy campaigner whose career has been marked by a commitment to improving the world through impactful work. While at Which, one of his significant contributions included advocating for the traffic light labelling scheme to help address the UK's obesity crisis. This scheme aimed to simplify food labelling, making it easier for consumers to understand the nutritional content of their food at a glance. Colin's current focus is on electric vehicles (EVs) and the necessity to decarbonise the transport sector. His career reflects his unwavering dedication to creating positive change through strategic policy advocacy.

Colin Walker Links:
Website: http://www.eciu.net
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-walker-1a55a084
Twitter: https://x.com/colinwalker79

Episode Keywords:
Electric vehicles, EV transition, economic benefits of EVs, car industry retraining, global automotive competitiveness, public charging infrastructure, EV battery lifespan, resale value of EV batteries, dealership support for EVs, EV misinformation, secondhand EV market, battery health certification, government intervention for EVs, decarbonising transport, climate change, second hand EV affordability, consumer confidence in EVs, fleet vehicles impact, media influence on EV perception, retraining car mechanics, misinformation about EVs, EV incentives, political influence on EV adoption, charging infrastructure rollout.

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#ElectricEvolutionPodcast, #EVTransition, #GreenTransport, #ElectricVehicles
#EVBenefits, #EVMisinformation, #EVInfrastructure, #SustainableTransport
#ClimateAction, #DecarboniseTransport, #ElectricFl

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