It's Electric! The Electric Car Show With Afeez Kay

Welcome to It’s Electric hosted by Afeez Kay - the most flavorful and exciting podcast around all about electric cars. Afeez’s passion for these types of vehicles springs forward into a life of its own through your speakers. This guy really knows what he’s talking about. Having owned several different makes and models he has a well-rounded knowledge on what makes a good or not so good electric car. With Afeez you’ll never be bored and you’ll always come away with more knowledge than when you started.   In this episode, Afeez welcomes National Health Systems (NHS - UK) Performance Consultant Jassem Ahmed to the show. Jas tells he become interested in electric unicycles/cars while looking for a different way to commute to work in London. He saw a video of Afeez online with a Ninebot and which caused him to fall into a dark YouTube rabbit hole of video after video about electric unicycle/car(s). Not convinced that he needed an electric unicycle, Jas purchased and a electric scooter and was dissatisfied with it’s

Peter Miller returns for part 2 of the conversation about cars, cities and personal electric vehicles! In this portion of the chat, Peter focuses on 4 major global cities, and what they’ve done to solve congestion issues within their city limits. He also shares his insights in personal electric transportation, the lack of legislation surrounding them, and what he feels needs to happen in order for positive change to be made.   In This Episode The impact that cars have on local economies How Tokyo, Amsterdam, Barcelona and San Francisco have made their cities less car oriented The risk you take by driving Personal Electric Transportation   “The way to kill a village is for everyone to have a car” “If you take capacity away, you’ll get less cars” “Electric unicycles have not been banned, electric scooters have not been banned, they just haven’t been legalized”   More Afeez! Instagram Youtube Twitter   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Afeez welcomes Peter Miller to It’s Electric for part 1 of a 2 part conversation about autonomous cars, traffic, psychology and city design. Peter trained as a computer scientist and set up a business in process control and instrumentation. He’s done businesses in a few industries since, including one within the transportation industry. He rides an electric unicycle daily, and his family car is a Nissan Leaf.   In This Episode Why cars don’t have great geometry The psychological impact of cars Why autonomous cars are a bad idea Portable electric transportation is an exciting prospect to city planners Smart cities are an important part of an electric future   “It was a great idea to have a valve radio, when no one had invented the transistor radio” “The carpark for a restaurant will be far larger than the restaurant” “You don’t have enough capacity for everyone to drive” “The electric motor scales down in a way that the internal combustion engine does not”   Tune into Part 2 next week!   More Afeez! Instagr

Take a plunge into the fascinating world of electric vehicles with the very passionate host Afeez Kay and his guest Tishawn Fahie in part two of last week’s conversation. Tishawn is hugely knowledgeable and has happily done the legwork testing out all different types of electric vehicles from electric unicycles (EUC) to skateboards and beyond! Luckily he takes all of this knowledge and shares it with us!   In This Episode   Afeez and Tishawn discuss the top names in the EUC world, in order, and give the reasons for their rankings--both pros and cons for each. Gotway Great speed, available range on charge, excellent programming // Terrible app, quality control is subpar King Song Large battery, comfortable, good balance, intuitive design, dual USB ports, must unlock speed with certain mileage experience Inmotion Good engineering, well-made app // took 3-4 months for delivery, beautiful construction, lower speed, talks to rider (“You fell” or “Be careful”) inability to lower  volume’ Ninebot Well

Tishawn Fahie is passionate about Personal Electric Transportation (PET) , and Electric Unicycles (EUC’s). He’s enthusiastic about it, creates amazing videos showcasing what they can do, and wants to spread the word about how cool it is to be mobile in a new and exciting way. Afeez recently caught up with Tishawn and did some riding around Toronto, Canada to get a feel for riding somewhere other than London or Paris. They guys get into some pretty fascinating topics on this one, but one thing is massively obvious: They both love the EV scene.   In This Episode Learning to use the electric unicycle Getting into the NYC Eboarding Collective The economical benefits of personal electric transportation Do you absolutely need to wear a helmet? Danger on the Brooklyn Bridge   “I was a crash dummy, I was a beta tester” “I drive less and less. I rely on my EUC heavily” “It’s possible because we’re doing it”   Check out the video https://youtu.be/WpB8gyD09ig   More Afeez! Instagram Youtube Twitter   Rent a Tesla! ww

2018 has come and gone, and with it, some big things have happened The the world of Electric Cars! Some of the progress made has been amazing in terms of pushing EV mass adoption forward, while other steps have had a hugely negative impact. Paul Martin joins us again today to talk about 4 things he’s been particularly interested in talking about where 2018 is concerned.   In This Episode Is the hydrogen fuel cell just fossil fuel being sold in a new form? Was 2018 the year of Tesla? Converted electric cars are impossible to insure in Canada The Ontario government brings Electric Vehicle progress to a screeching halt “This has been the year of Tesla” “The previous government was for renewable energy” “EV’s are basically on a 4 year hiatus until we can get somebody else elected” “Make sure you stay politically active where you live”   More Afeez! Instagram Youtube Twitter   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Nick has been interested in cars since he started building engines at 16 years old. After 3 years of taxi rides in Tesla’s, he decided that he wanted to own one and use it as his daily driver. Coming from the driving experience of a Porsche, Nick has been pretty happy with his decision to go electric! He’s even taken to the next step, and is wondering how to electrify his life even more!   In This Episode Why Nick decided to switch from a true blooded petrol head to a proud Tesla owner What turned him away from hybrids Does Tesla have competition?   “I wanted to play with cars. A real, true petrol head” “It encourages you to have a little bit more of a break, which is lovely” “I’m always excited about looking at what the next car is”   More Nick linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-cox-773b01/   More Afeez! Instagram Youtube Twitter   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

The founder of HaveAGo, a resource meant to help people find the best and most suitable micro mobility devices for them. Their startup is already making a difference in the way we view things like electric scooters, unicycles and bicycles. Personal electric transportation may be a new idea to most, but in cities, the case is already clear for their usefulness and efficiency.   In This Episode The case for personal electric transportation and micro mobility devices The history of city streets and why most cities are not set up for cars The downsides of cars in general, electric or internal combustion Mind blowing efficiency comparisons between cars and micro mobility devices Is weather really a factor?   “It seemed like the car was the common denominator in the issues of mobility” “Why do we need this 4,000 or 5,000 lbs hulk of metal to transport 100 to 200 lbs of human?” “Let’s think about our solution to reducing our CO2 emissions”   HaveAGo website: http://haveago.city/   More Afeez! Instagram Youtube Tw

Kofi is joining Afeez on It’s Electric! Kofi is hugely involved in sports, more specially Football. He runs an academy which currently helps 37 footballers reach their peak performance. He’s here to discuss why he’s so passionate about getting young people fired up about electric cars, and the massive impact that will have on the market. He feels that while it’s not perfect, and things could be improved in the range, charging and style departments, it shouldn’t be difficult to create a product that young people want to buy. He also feels that it’s essential for the health and economic benefits that come along with it!   In This Episode Kofi’s football academy and his love of Electric Cars The benefits that need to be talked about when it comes to mass adopting EV’s Where range and charge times create a problem, and is there a potential fix? Getting young people turned on to electric cars by making electric cars a turn on   “The young people will be the biggest market. We need to focus on them more” “We have

If people are given the correct information, they tend to make the best choices for them, and that’s always been the mission of It’s Electric! In this episode, producer Scott Doucet joins Affex to discuss past episodes, Afeez and his crazy adventures all over the globe, and how the show has been making waves and raising awareness on the topic of electrification and EV’s. Plug in your earbuds and get ready to explore the range of topics this episode has to offer, and thank you for joining us for episode 50 of It’s Electric!   In This Episode A listener’s journey: from knowing nothing to becoming a know-it-all Electrification is picking up speed and urgency Saving the planet is important, but saving money and having fun while doing so is even better The increase in range is promising for future adoptees Afeez went to Paris and joined an electric unicycle gang When the world’s best and brightest reach the same conclusion It’s not enough to jump on the bandwagon, we need to tackle issues and find solutions   “P

Laura’s journey started with a quest for increased fitness. She started riding a stand up ski vehicle called a Trikke that simulates skiing on pavement. The company electrified it, and it became an exhilarating ride and got her everywhere she needed to go. That ignited a lifestyle change that brought Laura into the electric vehicle manufacturing space, e-charging and even public policy! She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, and shares a lot of insights on what’s working, and what isn’t.   In This Episode The exhilarating high speed EV called the Trikke. What makes a serious vehicle, and what makes a device novelty How to make the government pay attention, closing streets and implementing laws What California has done to give EV’s a healthy chance   “One of the nice things about the personal mobility vehicles is you get to be one with your space. You see everything. You hear everything” “Can it handle rough pavement?” “If people aren’t riding them, then the government’s never going to

Lash was once massively involved in selling Porsche. After that, he moved into exporting cars. Now he’s the founder of an exceptional brand called Electric Zoo. Their mission? To create a zero sales pressure buying and learning experience for people interested in Electric Cars!   In This Episode How he got started in the EV industry Electric Zoo gets its name and mission EV’s for a monthly fee What needs to happen for mass adoption   “Give people the freedom of choice and information” “We actually provide the full infrastructure for the charge points” “My mission is to just spread the message and onboard more and more people”   Rent a Tesla www.teslarentals.co.uk

Canadian correspondent Paul Martin returns to It’s Electric! to teach Afeez (and the rest of of, but mostly Afeez) about battery materials!   In This Episode Will we run out of raw materials before we see an electric future? Rare materials and their availability Nickel and cobalt, what issues are we facing?   “There are no rare earth metals in lithium ion batteries at all. Period.” “Lazy people don’t read the footnotes”   Check out the articles! https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/enough-lithium-cobalt-build-ev-fleet-paul-martin/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/part-2-battery-materials-we-dont-need-worry-paul-martin/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/part-3-lithium-cobalt-risky-materials-paul-martin/   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Richard is an EV specialist, writer and occasional broadcaster. He joins Afeez to discuss Electric Aircraft, biofuels, and the likelihood of drone taxi services.   In This Episode Are electric planes a feasible idea? Would hydrogen or biofuel solve the problem? Hybrid aircraft?? Drone technology and text services   “You can’t use taxation to focus airlines minds on greening up” “If you eat chocolate spread you’re killing orangutan habitats”   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Mark Chamberlain has worked in the renewable energy sector for the last 10 years or so and currently works for a company called Off Grid Energy. Mark is here to talk micro grid technology, how power is created off grid, and where Electric Cars fit into the equation.   In This Episode An exciting time to be involved in renewable energy What solutions Off Grid Energy offers The difference between “off grid” and “micro grid” What will the next excuse be?   “We’ve done projects in places like Zimbabwe and Uganda where we’re providing power to either water treatment plants or in some instances telecom links” “They want it to be right for everybody”   More Mark! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-chamberlain-74333856/   Rent A Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Jack Reed works for Drive Electric, the UK’s leading leasing EV specialists. He’s a big fan of educating people about Electric Cars, and is leading the way for people who are looking toward the electrifying future of the automotive industry!   In This Episode How Jack began working for Drive Electric, and what they’re all about Range concerns and off street charging Electric Car myth busting   “We give you all the information to make your own decision” “That misinformation and almost the self creation of myths by the automotive industry is so frustrating”   More Jack! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-reed-3003a87b/   Rent a Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk

Paul Martin returns to debunk this myth: Do electric cars provide enough environmental benefit over its lifetime to offset the amount of CO2 that is needed to produce it?   In This Episode The Union Of Concerned Scientist The grain of truth to the myth The energy cost and CO2 emissions of batteries What’s typically missing from the petrol side of the conversation   “Where are lithium ion batteries being made in the world right now?” “You still get the benefit that the car doesn’t have a tailpipe” “Cars use way more energy while you’re driving them than it takes to make them or recycle them” “Efficiency always matters”  

Euan McTurk takes charge of an episode of It’s Electric! to talk about battery technologies, and how they are currently performing. He also electrifies us with a dazzling look into what the future holds for EV’s   In This Episode Future battery technologies Cross country EV’s on a single charge? Battery advances in aircraft Current battery technology and how we could make better use of it   “My Nissan Leaf actually charges faster than a petrol car” “Your car spends 95% of its time sitting still anyway”   Euan McTurk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/euan-mcturk-3947241a/

Henrik Olsen joins us today on It’s Electric! He has a massive enthusiasm for electric unicycles and drones, which makes him a perfect guest!   In This Episode How Denmark became an EV paradise The obstacles facing electric unicycles Henrik’s unicycle recommendations Drone tips and tricks   “It feels like you’re gliding or flying over concrete” - Afeez “One of the things that we can do is to make sure that we get some of our policy makers to experience this mode of transportation” Henrik Olsen   Subscribe to TECH DRONE MEDIA: https://goo.gl/4iyWFf   KS18L Review https://youtu.be/atwAlvAcryE   Tutorial to learn how to make buttery smooth footage https://youtu.be/beadNeNp36g   Join the TECH DRONE MEDIA Community on Facebook: https://goo.gl/EqcFs8   Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/techdronemedia   Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/techdronemedia   Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/techdronemedia    

Erik is a huge electric car enthusiast with a knack for drawing cars, more specifically Tesla’s. He’s definitely got perspective on the EV industry and is more than happy to share his opinion on where things are going, and why he enjoys them so much.   In This Episode Donating drawings for tiny Tesla’s EV Porn Bad news for EV haters Erik’s top 3   “We have so many problems to solve on earth first” “If you really want something, you can achieve your dreams” “They made electric cars… let’s say sexy” “This is the company the world needs”   Erik’s Instagram Car Drawings By Erik   Rent A Tesla! www.teslarentals.co.uk