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Electric car owner creates Facebook group to encourage more women to switch to an EV
An electric car owner is encouraging more women drivers to get behind the wheel of an electric car by setting up a Facebook group.
Electric Power: Women in EVs
From journalism to engineering, community champions to industry experts, women play an intrinsic role in developing the electric vehicle ecosystem (with studies stating that women will drive the transition to electric cars). This International Women’s Day (8th March 2024), Octopus Electroverse is highlighting some of the remarkable women involved in the EV world and their impressive accomplishments. To celebrate, we have compiled a list of such women.
She drives electric: Navigating EV ownership and charging with confidence
A guide to overcoming barriers to EV ownership and charging
Would autonomous taxis from Google improve personal safety in Britain?
Michelle Breffitt, Co-founder of Women Drive Electric, believes the conversation around autonomous EV tech is extremely exciting
Green Fleet 100 Most Influential 2024
George Thurman
Co-Founder, Women Drive Electric
Along with Michelle Breffitt, George co-founded Women Drive Electric to bridge the gap between female drivers and the automotive industry. The Women Drive Electric UK group is an online community of female EV drivers who connect with other female drivers to discuss all subjects relating to electric vehicles. George drives up this engagement through podcast and industry event appearances, blog posts and other online initiatives.
Should you get an electric car? 6 EV experts try to convince you now is the time
A recent Express poll showed not all are convinced about electric cars – so we asked six experts why they should think again.
Guest Blog: Michelle Breffitt from Women Drive Electric UK
Michelle Breffitt drives the Women Drive Electric UK Facebook Group, along with George Thurman. Today, as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, we have invited Michelle, who is an EVA England member as well, to share her experience and her journey with us.
5 reasons to buy an electric car
Thinking of taking the plunge? Here’s the expert view on trading up your old motor for a tidy new electric model – and the local benefits for Hampshire drivers.
Everything EV – The EV Powered Podcast: Women and the electric vehicle industry, with George Thurman
George created the Women Drive Electric platform to provide a safe environment for women EV drivers, or women that want to find out more about electric vehicles.
In this podcast, George will share the inspiration behind the platform, the challenges women face when it comes to electric vehicles, and what more can be done to encourage women to get behind the wheel of an EV.
Episode 200 – The Round Table X Female EV driver round table.
In Episode 200 Gary lets Imogen Bhogal from the Fully Charged Show take the reins as she facilitates a discussion on women in EV.
We hear from Sara Sloman, Linda Grave, George Thurman and Claire Miller about their thoughts on cars designed by men, selling and marketing to women, payment issues and why that’s a problem when you’re in a dark car park by yourself, as well as why the Tesla whoopee cushion is a gift when working with small children.
Women Take The Wheel: Women Drive Electric Debuts at Everything Electric London
Women Drive Electric, a pioneering female-founded startup dedicated to helping women drivers steer their own journey to electric life has announced its participation in the upcoming Everything Electric Exhibition at ExCeL London from 28 – 30 March.
Introducing the car brand that’s launched in the UK
At a special London event, motor enthusiasts were able to see Omoda’s hi-tech and competitively priced electric and petrol models up close