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About the episode:
Toby welcomes Tom Hurst from FastNed, a leading company in ultra-rapid EV charging across Europe. Fastned operates in nine countries with over 2,000 chargers at 340+ locations, providing high-speed, accessible charging solutions. Tom shares his journey from oil and gas to sustainable energy, discusses the evolution of EV infrastructure, and tackles industry myths, highlighting Fastned’s commitment to efficiency, accessibility, and future expansion.
Guest Name: Tom Hurst
Tom Hurst, UK Country Director: Tom joined Fastned in late 2017 and is currently its UK Country Manager, where he is responsible for driving the roll-out of the UK’s best-rated charging network. Prior to getting involved in the e-mobility adventure, he spent six years as a consultant with Arup, advising cities, governments, NGOs, and corporations on their energy and climate change strategy. He has a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, an MSc in Sustainable Energy, an MBA and is a Chartered Environmentalist.
Transcript:
Links:
FastNed (International site)
FastNed UK (UK site)
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