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

Afeez has a fanboy moment on today’s episode of It's Electric! Chris Yin joins him today to have a heavy discussion about rideables, more specifically EUC’s! The guys get into a huge talk about everything from policy and education, to which EUC’s are their absolute favorites! They also share their opinions on where EUC education is lacking, and which companies have run into snags and obstacles on their quest to create the best possible electric unicycles for the rider!   How learning to ride an EUC differs from other means of transportation. How different wheels stack up against one another, and Chris’ too 3 wheels of all time. Making the most of various wheels and what goes into enjoying certain makes and models. The complete lack of education surrounding etiquette where rideables are concerned. Which wheels have had issues and obstacles to overcome during their development?    “Every wheel has a different physics, every wheel has a different comfort to it” “As soon as a new wheel comes out I get kind of a

Shaz created his own electric skateboard! He’s joining Afeez on It’s Electric! today to discuss the parts and process of building his own rideable, and his motivations for doing so. From mobility and freedom to the lack of sweat they generate, personal electric transportation has perks! The guys also talk about the state of the world’s carbon dioxide levels, and what we could be doing on an individual level to help slow things down. Tune in for your weekly charge of EV entertainment and information!   What do you need to know to build an electric skateboard. Preferences in ride type, and why Chaz chose the components he did. Being a cyclist in London, and how a rideable experience differs. The global rate of carbon dioxide production, and what we could be doing about it.   “There’s a whole wide range of motors that exist” “It’s not the best feeling jumping into a meeting after cycling” “We should be moving away from fossil fuels as a fuel source for our homes”   More Rideables www.rideables.org   Want more

Michael, Nero and Andrew join Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! Today’s topic? Should electric rideables be legalized, insured and registered? The guys have different points of view, and being up a ton of valid points both for and against registration, safety, and certifications! They also discuss their own circumstances, and uses for their rideables, and which way they think policy makers should go their decision making process. Should there be age limits? Should there be inspections? Should you be required to obtain a license? Listen in as they create their own policies right here on air, and find out which one of these fine gentlemen have been stopped by the police for riding their electric scooter!   EV Man’s perspective on whether or not they should be legal, insured and registered. Nero’s point of view on the subject of legalization and registration. Michael talks about multilevel certification and his views on legalization Afeez shares his own perspective on each topic and what he feels ridic

It’s Electric! has been in heavy discussions lately about Personal Electric Transportation and the policies that govern them. In this week’s episode, Afeez is joined by Terenig Topjian to talk about how the laws being considered makes sense, how they don’t, and how they could be improved upon. He also stresses the importance of basing policy on actually data, and why using existing bike laws as a precedent may not be such a bad idea.   What rideable policy concerns and voter ID laws have in common Do we even have a safety problem? Are bike laws applicable for rideables? Should we be measuring power or speed for regulatory purposes? Show us the data!   “Are we applying car logic to this problem?” “When you pass a law, it’s usually because there is a problem and you want to address it” “Why are we comparing these things to cars? We should be comparing them to bicycles” “Speed is what dictates safety and danger” “Mobility should be a human right”   More Rideables www.rideables.org   Want more Afeez?   Instagra

Welcome to It’s Electric! with Afeez Kay. This week, we’re welcoming the extremely creative Michael Quintana onto the show to talk about electric unicycles. They weren’t always the beautiful works of art they are today. Once upon a time they were clunky and felt more like a gimmick than a viable means of transportation. But in modern times, these personal electric vehicles are serious business. They save people money, help with the congestion issues in major city centres, and even put the riders in a better mood for the rest of the day (and who doesn’t want to be in a better mood?). As they grow in popularity, the policy creators and lawmakers are finding themselves uneducated and behind the times, and as a result, they’re holding back progress that could be made in making our world a cleaner and better place. Today Afeez and Michael geek out about their favourite models, the benefits of riding, and what needs to change to make the experience a better one.   How Michael found Electric Vehicles, more importan

Jean Jose Garcia Monila joins Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! to discuss legislation in Ireland, and how it impacts the use of rideable electric vehicles. With more electric scooters, skateboards and unicycles hitting the streets, it’s obvious that people are noticing the positive change they can make. The problem is that with their growing popularity, it’s becoming more difficult to navigate the laws surrounding them. In some countries see them as toys, rather than motorized vehicles, they are barely regulated at all. Other countries have made them completely illegal, making it impossible to drive them without a plate and insurance, which is impossible to get presently. Police are beginning to crack down on riders, and the punishments seem small for now, but what are the possible ramifications? Why are law-makers impeding progress? How can we make the use of rideables not only legal, but completely safe in the eyes of the government and the general public? All of this and more will be discussed ri

Billy is a 19 year old Eskate rider currently attending university. He’s a full time electric skateboard rider and loves EVs. Billy currently belongs to Carve: a group of EV riders who are encouraging the use and enjoyment of rideable EVs and the culture that surrounds them. Billy’s main objective is to get EV riders together to enjoy and share their passion. Regardless of what EV you’re currently using, there is room to ride with Billy and the rest of his crew. In this episode of It’s Electric! Afeez and Billy discuss living in London, and how little it makes sense to drive a traditional car in the city, the top 3 electric skateboards for beginners, and why they are not and should not be considered toys. Tune in and go deeper into the world of rideable electric vehicles!   Why it makes no sense to have a car in London. The merging and growth of an EV community! Top 3 boards for beginners Why these boards are not toys, and why safety gear is required   “Having a car in London just doesn’t make sense” “I hav

Stuart Chessell has been driving EV’s since 2015. He’s an electric unicycle enthusiast and a perfect fit for It’s Electric! He and Afeez have been cooking up something that is not only exciting but necessary. Things are beginning to happen where the law is concerned regarding electric unicycles, scooters and skateboards. It’s up the the people who love and enjoy their personal EV’s to band together and make an impact on how these laws play out! Stuart and Afeez have created a platform to keep you informed, and involved in the process. Take the future of Rideables into your own hands!   Riding electric unicycles in the middle of nowhere Drifting to the Dark Side Some of the laws surrounding electric unicycle An official, collective voice for people.   “Every time you hit a little bit of gravel, it would chuck you off” “It should be up to people to behave responsibly with whatever they’re doing whatever and whatever they’re using.” “We will not rest”   More Rideables www.rideables.org   Want more Afeez?   Ins

Pete got into EV’s after having a Eureka! moment. Shortly after, he closed down all of his companies, took every last dime he had, and started researching and investing in Electric Vehicle knowledge and information about charge points. That’s when Zero EV Ltd was born, and it has grown into a substantial company since. Pete’s outlook on business is simple: provide people with options, and information, and they will choose what’s right for them. In this episode, Pete and Afeez discuss which charge points Pete would purchase and install for personal use, how grants and incentives actually work, and what needs to happen in order to persuade more potential EV drivers to make the switch. Pete also shares that although Electric Vehicles are growing in popularity, there are still things that can be improved along the way.   People who want EV’s are already convinced, they just need to know which product is best for them Initiating change by giving people options Which grants exist and how they work Which 3 charge p

After studying IT in college and spending time working in the defence sector, Mike decided to move into electric vehicles and while converting an internal combustion engine vehicle into an EV, he noticed a gap in the market, but also on the skill set of professionals within the young industry. His company has their sights set on consumers getting paid to plug in their cars, and they’re definitely leading the charge on that front, and gaining ground.   In This Episode An EV conversion company is born How do we get vehicles to support the grid? Saving money off of your energy bill each month   “It’s interesting how you can leave an industry and carry over a ton of skills” “Our hobby business got too big to run from a personal bank account” “We have the capacity already on the UK grid, we just don’t have it at the right times”   More Mike! https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schooling-708231121/   Want more Afeez? Instagram Youtube Twitter   Interested in testing out an electric vehicle? Rent a Tesla

Dr. Colin Herron is the managing director of Zero Carbon Future. He’s been in the automotive industry for over 40 years! The company was grown out of the Regional Development Agency and was officially founded in 2011. As a subsidiary of Gateshead College, Zero Carbon Futures works with businesses, universities, government bodies and sector agencies to ensure that the UK is able to maximize the benefits of the low carbon vehicle sector.   In This Episode   How not to kill yourself when working on an electric vehicle Things that Zero Carbon Futures covers, and the courses they offer What we TRULY need for the mass adoption of electric cars The truth about cost, batteries and the arrival of solid state. The best approach to charging stations   “Any profit we make goes into education for young people” “What happens when an electric vehicle catches fire?” “We don’t need Tesla’s, Porsche’s and Audi Etrons, what we need is Fiesta’s, Micra’s and the equivalents, and lots of them” “It’s very hard to invest a third o

The Plug Seeker loved the PlugShare app so much that he added and updated every charger he could find throughout the UK over the span of 6 months. He has been a long time fan and advocate of electric cars, as well as EV’s at large,  and he and Afeez have a blast addressing hilarious questions that they’ve had to answer during their electrification journey so far.   How The Plug Seeker was created When the Plug Seeker first met “Alfred” the Electric Unicycle Man This is the future - we’re not geeks EV’s became cool and started to catch on Must give credit to Tesla and Mitsubishi “Self charging hybrids” Going down hill or braking from speed? You can’t create energy from nowhere Super charging Expelling the myths surrounding electric vehicles Will the grid explode if we mass adopt electric cars? Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt, and the Fudsters “We are still in a bit of an electric car bubble” “Less than 2% of national cars are EV’s” “I think it’s slowly taking off” “You cannot generate energy from nowhere” “Th

When Ben moved to London, he wanted to find alternatives to taking the tube or the bus. He started with skateboarding, graduated to biking, and ultimately found personal electric transportation. He took his discoveries to the internet and started a YouTube channel. The rest is history. Between hilarious music videos, testing out and reviewing scooters, and informing the population of London about the benefits of electric vehicles, Ben still has the time to pick up new hobbies, like learning to ride the electric unicycle with Afeez!   Making silly videos to put on YouTube! Why Ben stopped using electric skateboards Reviewing electric scooters Ben gets put on the spot about policies and legalities Ben’s top 3   “I’ve always been into tech” “YouTube is the second biggest search engine in the world” “It helps people make a decision”   Afeez Teaches Ben to Ride Check out the Video   Ben Fox on YouTube Ben’s channel   Want more Afeez? Instagram Youtube Twitter   Interested in testing out an electric vehicle? R

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the passionate Afeez Kay. During this weekly podcast Afeez shares information on a myriad of different electric vehicles, makes, models, and brands. He often features guests who share his enthusiasm for the electric vehicle and clean energy industries. This show is for all knowledge levels and in as informative as it is entertaining. In this episode, Afeez welcomes Bill Smith to speak about his project Oceans to Energy. Bill describes Oceans to Energy as using plasma gasifiers and plastics to fuel technologies mounted on ocean-going barges to clean up the world’s oceans.   2003 searching for a way to transform waste into energy Hurricane Katrina - getting back on the grid Fischer Tropsch How Germany fought in the war Came to the US in 1940s but never picked up steam Has begun springing up in small pockets Plasma Gasification 2005 the level at which energy could be transformed was nowhere near what was needed (tons) a Not yet globally accepted/marketed 20

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the very passionate Afeez Kay. You will become engrossed in the electric vehicle and clean energy movement after the first minute. Afeez is an animated and intelligent host. He features guests from all different backgrounds. Each interview Afeez conducts gets right to the heart of the matter and always has great information for you!   In this episode, Afeez has a chat with the Audio Producer for Podcast Bay Productions, Jesse Chambers. Jesse discloses how he and Afeez are connected. Jesse has produced and edited fifty-eight episodes Afeez has recorded for It’s Electric. (Including this one.) Jesse gives Afeez some props for clean audio files and getting him hooked onto electric vehicles. Jesse says where he lives in Canada the electric car movement is watered down to hybrids. Afeez brings up Jesse’s other passion and hobby: gaming. Through Twitch Jesse he live-streams while playing video games. He has begun promoting and helping the community he’s built there. Du

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by Afeez Kay. Each week Afeez features an amazing guest and discusses with them clean energy and electric vehicles. One of the amazing things about the It’s Electric show is that it doesn’t matter if you’re new to electric vehicles or if you’ve been involved with the scene for years. The conversational tone doesn’t turn anyone away. Afeez and his guests often discuss different brands, makes, and models of vehicles as well as the pros and cons for each. You can rest assured if you’re getting an opinion from Afeez, it’s not based on one or two rides. In this episode, Afeez speaks with Aldous Hicks, C.E.O and founder of ReCircle Recycle and their marketer/communications liaison Stuart Chater. What is ReCircle Recycling? Develop closed-loop recycling Indicates the a product can be recycled back into itself  (see example below) Plastic bottle, can be recycled all the way back into a new bottle Same as many other recycled materials Open-loop recycling Indicates

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the brilliant and passionate Afeez Kay. It’s Electric marries the fun of all different types of electric vehicles with the need for and purpose of clean energy. Through interviews with wonderful guests, Afeez discusses best and worst brands, riding experiences, the hows and the whys of the electric vehicle universe. Afeez is animated and honest. He also brings facts alongside fun. After one listens you’ll be searching for your nearest electric car rental company. Lean, but don’t out-lean, into the It’s Electric podcast.   In this episode, Afeez brings Stan Durk back to the show. In the last episode featuring Stan, he was interviewing Afeez. This episode flips things, putting Stan in the hot seat. Stan gives us a brief introduction and discusses his blog called The Electric Speed Shop (linked below). He explains his goal is to open a conversion business. He explains there are a lot of these shops on the west coast and in the UK. He is on the east coast currently a

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the knowledgeable, fun-loving, clean energy supporting Afeez Kay. The level of knowledge you currently have about electric vehicles doesn’t matter. At the end of each It’s Electric episode, you will know ten times more than when you started. This podcast isn’t just for tech-heads who already know all about the industry. That’s one thing, of many, that makes this show and the host so fantastic. Afeez makes you feel right at home and uses conversations with guests to explain the electric vehicle industry’s importance. Get ready to have a lot of fun listening to this show. In this episode, Afeez sits down and has a chat with James Wight. James is the founder and director of the company Adventure Uncovered which advocates for social and environmental changes. The connect people through articles, events, speeches, and traveling. “Green Adventure” is a niche. James explains that he has a background in marketing and communications. With Adventures Uncovered James hopes

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the electrifying Afeez Kay. Electric vehicles are not a thing of the future. They are right now and only being built better as the years go forward. You can expect honest feedback from Afeez and his guests regarding different makes and models of a variety of different electric vehicles. You’re not just getting a one-ride recommendation either! You will feel the passion that Afeez has for this topic as soon as he begins speaking. You’ll be thinking of getting rid of or rebuilding your conventional vehicle after one episode! In this episode, you will hear the continuation of Stan Durk’s interview of Afeez. (Listen to part one here) Afeez tells Stan currently his podcast is just for fun and for the passion of electric vehicles and he has just started building his YouTube channel. But currently, he is not getting paid for any of this. He gives purely to provide accurate information about the vehicles. Countries that are doing well in EV (electric vehicle) adoption ac

Welcome to the It’s Electric podcast hosted by the inquisitive, informative, and exhilarating Afeez Kay. Whether you’ve been a fan of the electric car movement for years or are just getting your bearings in this subculture you’re in the right place. Not to worry, Afeez lays everything on the table in an open and honest fashion. What will you hear?  You’ll get brand comparisons from someone who has tested the product. You’ll get the reasons why electric cars are the wave of the future and what that means for our Earth. You’ll get funny stories from Afeez and his guest as well. Get comfy, lean forward, and don’t fall behind. In this episode, Afeez is in the hot seat because he is being interviewed by his guest Stan Durk.  Stan jumps right into things without any hesitation and asks Afeez for some background on what piqued his interest electric cars and unicycles. Stan also inquires about the start of the It’s Electric podcast in 2018. Afeez explains that 6 years ago he was in Venice and saw a man driving a sco