Electrifying Future Reveals Shocking Truth About Sustainable Energy | I'm The Gaffer Podcast

Welcome to Episode of I'm The Gaffer Podcast!
Host Gavin Coyle welcomes Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, for an electrifying conversation about the future of vehicle electrification in construction. With a stellar background at Ford and BP, Mike shares insights on transitioning fleets to electric vehicles (EVs), the rise of EV adoption in China, and the challenges of hydrogen. Packed with practical advice for fleet managers, this episode is a must-listen for businesses ready to embrace sustainable innovation!

Episode Highlights
EV Revolution: How China’s 49,000 electric trucks and 10 years of electric buses set the global pace.
Mike’s Journey: From a first-generation immigrant to a global corporate leader at Ford and BP.
VEV’s Mission: Offering turnkey solutions to electrify large fleets with data-driven planning.
Fleet Strategy: Analyzing telematics data to optimize EV transitions for cost savings.
Hydrogen Debate: Why electric beats hydrogen for most vehicles, with niche exceptions.
Trust Factor: Building customer trust through transparency and hands-on support.
Business Trends: Leveraging macro trends like aging populations and decarbonization.

[00:16] Intro: Sponsored by Hustro.com, a top construction management tool.
[00:26] China’s EV success: 49,000 electric trucks and 10-year bus electrification.
[01:21] Meet Mike Nakrani: CEO of VEV with a global corporate background.
[03:14] Mike’s career: From India to Ford, BP, and founding VEV.
[04:41] VEV’s turnkey EV solutions for fleet transitions.
[09:22] Data-driven planning for electrifying van fleets.
[11:17] Addressing CO2 goals with tailored fleet strategies.
[13:37] VEV’s hands-on implementation and trust-building approach.
[17:13] Curveball: Handling grid competition from data centers.
[18:41] Lean electrification: Avoiding overspecification pitfalls.
[21:36] Lessons from small business to corporate product mix.
[26:22] Scaling VEV: Aiming for a $3-4 billion business.
[30:08] Macro trends: Aging populations and wealth transfer.
[34:18] Nokia vs. smartphone: The danger of missing trends.
[36:41] Hydrogen vs. electric: Why EVs dominate.
[43:58] Mike’s vision: Floating VEV or strategic acquisition.
[45:46] Life lessons: Seeking mentors and shortening corporate tenure.
[48:29] Favorite movie/book: Shawshank Redemption and longevity reads.
[50:26] Favorite destinations: Switzerland, Nice, and London.
[51:52] Music passion and connecting with Mike.
[52:23] Contact: [email protected] or LinkedIn for inquiries.

I'm The Gaffer, hosted by industry expert Gavin Coyle, is the essential podcast for construction people, offering insider insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to blueprint unprecedented success in the dynamic world of construction. Whether you are still ‘on the tools’, just getting started, a seasoned site manager focused on large-scale project management, or a fast-growth building industry entrepreneur/developer, this podcast is for you.

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