Drivetime

• Drivetime on the road at the EV summit - part 3

  The bonus content continues this week with part 3 of our EV Summit series. In this episode, we dive into the big conversations shaping the electric vehicle landscape. From legal frameworks and charging infrastructure to heavy-duty trucks and gender inclusivity, our guests share insights on how collaboration and innovation are driving progress in the EV sectorThe lineup for part 3 is: - Chris Pritchett – Co-Head of Energy and Infrastructure at Shoosmiths- Amy Stokes – Head of e-mobility at Volvo Trucks- Gill Nowell – Founder and EV strategy expert at Hosted by Gill - Michelle Breffitt – Co-founder at Women Drive ElectricThese short conversations are packed with insights that will give you a clear picture of where the EV movement is at and where it’s heading. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Gear Change: A phone system is a data goldmine

  In this Gear Change edition, Jackie Barker welcomes back Olly Harrison from Green IP to bust common myths about telephony in automotive.They explore how agent AI, flexible contracts, and sustainability initiatives are reshaping the telco landscape—and why dealerships should rethink what their phone systems can really do.They discuss: Why telephony isn’t as complex or outdated as you might think Moving away from rigid 7-year deals to flexible, rolling terms contracts Green IP’s Project Earth initiative to offset emissions How AI summaries and agent AI are transforming customer experience What automotive can learn from hotels about personalization and efficiencyDrivetime is designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Drivetime on the road at the EV Summit - part 2

  In part 2 of our EV Summit special, we hit the ground running with a stellar lineup of guests from across the electric vehicle ecosystem.From OEMs to infrastructure innovators, we delve into the future of electrification, accessibility, and the innovations transforming the EV landscape. This week’s guests are: Adam Wood - Managing Director at Renault UK Michael Goulden - Co-Founder of Kerbo Charge Harry Bott – Director of MediaHawk Lauren Pamma - Head of Energy & Infrastructure Finance at Aldermore Bank Ian Plummer - Commercial Director at AutoTrader This is another insight-rich episode with every guest adding their unique perspective to the conversation. Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Unlocking the power of telephony with Green IP

  In this episode, Jackie Barker sits down with Olly Harrison, COO of Green IP, to discuss how cloud technology, AI, and analytics are transforming telephony in the automotive industry.From sentiment scoring to showroom Wi-Fi tracking, this conversation dives deep into how dealerships can unlock hidden value in their phone systems and create seamless, connected customer experiences.Talking points include: The transformational impact of cloud-based telephony The benefits of integrating your DMS with telephony AI-powered sentiment analysis Showroom behaviour tracking Using call analytics to identify missed calls and calculate revenue lossAnd much more.Drivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world of automotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Drivetime on the road at the EV summit – part 1

  We’re hitting the road this week to bring you the first of four bonus editions of Drivetime, recorded live at the 2025 EV summit in Oxford, UK.Jacqui grabbed 15 minutes with many of the guest speakers at the event – and what a lineup it was!From charging infrastructure to consumer insight, this episode is packed with sharp perspectives from some of the most influential voices in the EV space.Guests included:- Steve Catlin – Managing Director at Vauxhall- Jade Edwards - Head of Insight at ZapMap- Kate Jeffreys - Head of Partnerships at OVO- Ginny Buckley - Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com- Sara Sloman - Chief Strategy Officer at Paythru-Naomi Nye - Head of Sales Drax Electric VehiclesDrivetime is the global auto tech podcast designed to help you navigate the fast-moving world ofautomotive innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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