The final speaker line-up for the first in Transport + Energy’s new series of masterclasses has been announced in collaboration with leading charge point operator Believ.
This webinar on will focus on the critical issue of the practicalities about where, when and how to site electric vehicle (EV) charge points, and is available exclusively for local authorities.
The masterclass will explore how local authorities are making crucial decisions on where to place chargers and explore how their approaches ensured that the right sites were chosen for their communities. Specifically, it will look at Suffolk’s roll-out of LEVI funding with Believ and the lessons learnt to-date.
This webinar promises to be a must-watch for all local authorities who are undertaking EV charge point installations, and will provide actionable insights for officers on how to take forward their plans.
Register for the webinar on 19 March at 11am here.
It will feature Amy Rushton, Senior Project Manager, Suffolk County Council; Matt Croucher, Chief Commercial Officer, Believ; and Melanie Shufflebotham, Co-founder & COO, Zapmap.
Amy Rushton is a Senior Project Manager for Suffolk County Council’s Environment Strategy Team, leading initiatives to decarbonise transport. Prior to this, she was Head of Business Development at Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Originally an archaeologist, her project management career has been anchored in her ability to secure additional funding for local government and non-profits. She was responsible for securing and managing one of the largest Heritage Lottery Fund grants in the UK, for Suffolk Archives 2016-2020. Her current portfolio includes delivering a multi-million pound project called ‘Plug in Suffolk’, to help remove petrol and diesel cars from the road network, funded through the Department for Transport’s ‘Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund’.
Matt Croucher is the Chief Commercial Officer at Believ. He is responsible for growing Believ’s network of EV chargers in the UK and beyond. He works with clients to tailor the best solution for them, with the full range of charging and funding solutions to draw from, including near to home on-street chargers, destination charging and enroute hubs, all backed by a fully funded model. He has an expert knowledge of the emerging electric vehicle sector, stretching back to 2010, when they were very much a niche concern, to the present day, where they attract growing interest from a wide range of stakeholders. Prior to joining Believ he spent nearly 20 years working as a transport planning consult, and led projects forecasting growth, developing strategies to promote EV uptake, planning charge point infrastructure, advising private investors in charge point networks and performing due diligence on large scale investments.
Melanie Shufflebotham is a pioneer of EV charge point mapping, Melanie co-founded Zapmap in 2014, developing the app and initial revenue streams. Melanie has also led the company through innovation developments in the routing, payment and in-car spaces. As COO, her focus is on building the Zapmap brand and market insights in readiness for the next wave of EV adoption. With deep knowledge of the EV charging industry, Melanie is a frequent speaker and commentator in the media.
The new T+E masterclass series will focus on deep-dives into specific topics that are highly relevant to the transport and energy sectors. It will include actionable takeaways that professionals can use in their roles.
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said:
“We’re excited to be a part of Transport + Energy’s webinar series, alongside Suffolk County Council and Zapmap, to explore best practice principles for charge point installation. It’s a great opportunity to discuss how local authorities can successfully navigate an ever-evolving charging landscape.
“All local authorities are different and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why it’s so important for CPOs to work collaboratively with councils to develop the right approach that truly fits local needs. This webinar will provide practical guidance and real-world insight, drawing on our successful partnership with Suffolk County Council to illustrate what effective collaboration can achieve.”
Alec Peachey, Founder and Editorial Director of Transport + Energy, said:
“I’m delighted to launch this latest product in Transport + Energy’s range of insight content for the sectors.
“Masterclasses will provide critical information, educating professionals across the two sectors. It will offer the opportunity to learn and be empowered with actionable insights.
“I’m excited to be working with Believ on this first topic for the range of masterclasses – it is a crucial part of the EV charging infrastructure jigsaw, and promises to be an excellent, informative event.”
