May 2024
Two industry experts answer questions on:
- the state of the market, including second-hand
- the viability of relying on public charge points
- what to take into consideration when switching to an electric vehicle
- life with an EV in 2024
The Host
Jacqui Hogan
is an experienced speaker, and a careful manager of groups discussions. She will make sure each voice is heard and questions are answered.
She is a senior member of Toastmasters and retired management consultant who cares deeply about the impact of humans on the natural world – penguins in particular.
Members of the Panel
Elected County Councillor; EV infrastructure specialist with Osprey
Steve has been driving EVs as his preferred transport for over 10 years, following many years as a ‘petrolhead’. His roles in the EV space include include working with Osprey Charging Network, as well as advising government and public sector on EV trends and infrastructure. He also helps with myth busting to correct the fake news about EVs, helping people choose what’s right for them.
Nick Hulin
Nick is a dedicated advocate for clean air and climate sustainability. With almost two decades of experience in societal change principles, he’s been at the pioneering forefront of the deployment of public electric vehicle charging infrastructure at char.gy, one of the UK’s major public EV charge point networks.
Nick supports local authorities in their transition to electric vehicles using cost-effective scalable public EV charging networks installed along residential streets. By prioritising accessibility, reliability, and affordability, Nick is helping people living without driveways to realistically access public EV charging.
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