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Niall Riddell, founder of PAUA, discusses how their platform is transforming the EV charging experience for all EV drivers. PAUA streamlines payments across public, home, and workplace charging, reducing complexity and admin for businesses. Niall also shares insights on the challenges of fragmented charging networks, the importance of seamless payments, and innovations like ISO 15118 that aim to simplify the future of EV adoption.
Guest Name: Niall Riddell
Niall Riddell is the CEO and co-founder of Paua, a technology start-up based in London that simplifies electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging and payments for businesses. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, Niall leads Paua in delivering solutions that address challenges such as reimbursement for home charging, fraud detection, and integrating diverse charging networks including shared depots. He brings expertise in fleet electrification and a passion for enabling businesses to transition to cleaner transport. Niallâs entrepreneurial journey reflects his commitment to advancing EV technology while making it accessible and efficient for companies across the UK. He is the winner of the EVIES 2024 special recognition award, number 55 in the Green Fleet top 100 and worked previously at SSE as Smart Systems Director and EDF Energy as Head of Electric Vehicles. He holds an MBA from City University and an MEng from Newcastle University. Â
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