Afeez has a fanboy moment on today’s episode of It's Electric! Chris Yin joins him today to have a heavy discussion about rideables, more specifically EUC’s! The guys get into a huge talk about everything from policy and education, to which EUC’s are their absolute favorites! They also share their opinions on where EUC education is lacking, and which companies have run into snags and obstacles on their quest to create the best possible electric unicycles for the rider!   How learning to ride an EUC differs from other means of transportation. How different wheels stack up against one anot ..read more

Shaz created his own electric skateboard! He’s joining Afeez on It’s Electric! today to discuss the parts and process of building his own rideable, and his motivations for doing so. From mobility and freedom to the lack of sweat they generate, personal electric transportation has perks! The guys also talk about the state of the world’s carbon dioxide levels, and what we could be doing on an individual level to help slow things down. Tune in for your weekly charge of EV entertainment and information!   What do you need to know to build an electric skateboard. Preferences in ride type, and ..read more

Michael, Nero and Andrew join Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! Today’s topic? Should electric rideables be legalized, insured and registered? The guys have different points of view, and being up a ton of valid points both for and against registration, safety, and certifications! They also discuss their own circumstances, and uses for their rideables, and which way they think policy makers should go their decision making process. Should there be age limits? Should there be inspections? Should you be required to obtain a license? Listen in as they create their own policies right here o ..read more

It’s Electric! has been in heavy discussions lately about Personal Electric Transportation and the policies that govern them. In this week’s episode, Afeez is joined by Terenig Topjian to talk about how the laws being considered makes sense, how they don’t, and how they could be improved upon. He also stresses the importance of basing policy on actually data, and why using existing bike laws as a precedent may not be such a bad idea.   What rideable policy concerns and voter ID laws have in common Do we even have a safety problem? Are bike laws applicable for rideables? Should we be meas ..read more

Welcome to It’s Electric! with Afeez Kay. This week, we’re welcoming the extremely creative Michael Quintana onto the show to talk about electric unicycles. They weren’t always the beautiful works of art they are today. Once upon a time they were clunky and felt more like a gimmick than a viable means of transportation. But in modern times, these personal electric vehicles are serious business. They save people money, help with the congestion issues in major city centres, and even put the riders in a better mood for the rest of the day (and who doesn’t want to be in a better mood?). As they gr ..read more

Jean Jose Garcia Monila joins Afeez on today’s episode of It’s Electric! to discuss legislation in Ireland, and how it impacts the use of rideable electric vehicles. With more electric scooters, skateboards and unicycles hitting the streets, it’s obvious that people are noticing the positive change they can make. The problem is that with their growing popularity, it’s becoming more difficult to navigate the laws surrounding them. In some countries see them as toys, rather than motorized vehicles, they are barely regulated at all. Other countries have made them completely illegal, making it imp ..read more

Billy is a 19 year old Eskate rider currently attending university. He’s a full time electric skateboard rider and loves EVs. Billy currently belongs to Carve: a group of EV riders who are encouraging the use and enjoyment of rideable EVs and the culture that surrounds them. Billy’s main objective is to get EV riders together to enjoy and share their passion. Regardless of what EV you’re currently using, there is room to ride with Billy and the rest of his crew. In this episode of It’s Electric! Afeez and Billy discuss living in London, and how little it makes sense to drive a traditional car ..read more

Stuart Chessell has been driving EV’s since 2015. He’s an electric unicycle enthusiast and a perfect fit for It’s Electric! He and Afeez have been cooking up something that is not only exciting but necessary. Things are beginning to happen where the law is concerned regarding electric unicycles, scooters and skateboards. It’s up the the people who love and enjoy their personal EV’s to band together and make an impact on how these laws play out! Stuart and Afeez have created a platform to keep you informed, and involved in the process. Take the future of Rideables into your own hands!   R ..read more

Pete got into EV’s after having a Eureka! moment. Shortly after, he closed down all of his companies, took every last dime he had, and started researching and investing in Electric Vehicle knowledge and information about charge points. That’s when Zero EV Ltd was born, and it has grown into a substantial company since. Pete’s outlook on business is simple: provide people with options, and information, and they will choose what’s right for them. In this episode, Pete and Afeez discuss which charge points Pete would purchase and install for personal use, how grants and incentives actually work ..read more

After studying IT in college and spending time working in the defence sector, Mike decided to move into electric vehicles and while converting an internal combustion engine vehicle into an EV, he noticed a gap in the market, but also on the skill set of professionals within the young industry. His company has their sights set on consumers getting paid to plug in their cars, and they’re definitely leading the charge on that front, and gaining ground.   In This Episode An EV conversion company is born How do we get vehicles to support the grid? Saving money off of your energy bill each mon ..read more