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Electric Vehicles Writing Portfolio

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Over the years I have worked with a variety of clients in transport decarbonisation writing, electric vehicles writing and research analysis.

I have been an e-bike writer, EV writer and lately have focused on commercial transport decarbonisation, using my research analysis to break new ground and challenge commonly held thought. Basically, small, medium and large low carbon vehicles. 

I have produced:

  • Original research challenging existing thought including a total cost of ownership analysis of hydrogen, electric and diesel trucks
  • White papers
  • Due diligence reports
  • Blogs
  • And journalism 

… In the electric vehicle and low-carbon transport space. Contact me via the form below to discuss your needs!

Electric Vehicles Writing Background

E-bikes

It all started with work with the Electric Bike Report when I woke up to the idea that e-bikes are a terrific mode of transport, enabling people to ride faster, further and higher than traditional bikes.

Staying in e-bikes, I have worked with retailers in the US and UK, publishing SKU product landing pages and paper reviews. I am familiar with the patchwork of legislation Stateside and the broadly similar EAPC regulations in the EU and UK. 

Lately, I have begun working with a major UK cycling title on e-bike use. 

With my interest in logistics,  e-cargo bikes are still at the cusp of mass adoption. Though in principle, e-cargo bikes are the frontier in final mile delivery, there are engineering challenges to be fully faced down before they become a reliable and effective mode for logistics service providers. Come to me to discuss your needs in this space – my discussions with experts in the field and expertise of my own might just help you develop your low-carbon final-mile delivery network.  

EV cars

I have worked with chargepoint providers and have an awareness of the barriers to fully rolling out home charging networks, as well as the issues around public charging with a major UK public charging company. 

Electric Trucks

Via Transport Intelligence, I have worked on a due diligence project ahead of the roll-out of an eHGV (Class 7/8) public charging network in the UK and EU. 

You will see samples of work in this portfolio, looking at the problems of heavy (Class 7 and 8) HGV decarbonisation. Hydrogen isn’t it. There is still debate as to how to effectively operate a national fleet of zero-emission heavy trucks, and as I discussed in an article in Freight Carbon Zero below, it seems to be a case of a beautiful engineering solution facing a political decision that is less beautiful. One upshot in Europe, at least, may be that heavy-duty trucks might become more aerodynamic and therefore more beautiful to look at!

Beyond? In white papers, I have discussed Scope 2 decarbonisation of buildings and constantly monitor trends in the decarbonisation of marine traffic and air traffic. I am happy to help you with a piece of research on the availability of SAF, for example or to look at the future of electric aviation, given the movement of battery technology.  

So there we have it — small, medium and large low-carbon transport. Do look at my electric vehicles writing portfolio below and then get in touch via the contact form beneath. 

The Portfolio…

Friends of the Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle group – Fellow cyclists — attach a bell to your handlebars and kindly use it, please. A considered rant that aims to improve relations between cyclists and walkers on this important shared-use path through Weymouth.

Swapping car miles for e-bike miles has meant I’ve lost weight and reduced my resting heart rate by 6bpm – cycling is more accessible than you think — my first piece for the international cycling title. 

In this Facebook post I show in layman’s terms why e-bikes can be good for your physical health — and aren’t ‘cheater bikes’ by any stretch. 

Rising fossil fuel price volatility is forcing fleets to rethink how energy is used and managed.

Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) allows electric vehicles (EVs) to act not just as transport, but as mobile energy storage.

Read more here

US Trucking Companies Aren’t So Worried About Going Zero Carbon – a discussion of the regulatory environment in Europe and the US, showing that until regulators step in, technological change is unlikely.

Over-the-Air Updates: A Hidden Obstacle for Vehicle OEMs in Defence Economies? 

Are OTA updates truly suitable for everyone — especially those connected to defence and national security?

European OEMs Need to Wake Up – the Chinese Dragon Is Coming – after a visit to the 2025 Everything Electric B2B Day in Farnborough, here’s my appreciation of Chinese OEMs’ real and present threat to US and European car manufacturers. 

Here’s a draft later published on Dorset Eye.

I have published two stories with Freight Carbon Zero that I can provide PDFs of on request. If you have a subscription, see

Dynamic on-road charging may be the only way to achieve zero-emission cost parity

and

Dynamic road charging – the engineering will vs the political won’t?

Transport Intelligence –

Cost Comparison of Hydrogen, Electric and Diesel Trucks – a Total Cost of Ownership Analysis. A stand-out piece of qualitative and quantitative analysis.  

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will offer a wealth of new data for strategic decision making

And

Megawatt charging and its implications: Revolutionizing commercial EVs

Between October 2022 and June 2023 I produced product reviews and features for this startup e-bike review site. 

See a feature – Advantages of All Terrain e-bikes

And a paper review of the Velotric Nomad 1

What You Need to Know About Lithium Batteries

Everything you need to know about lithium batteries for this California luxury EV bodyshop

Police Departments Using Electric Bikes as the Best Tool for the JobAn article showing the potential of e-bikes to replace cars in police fleets

How UPS Sees Electric Cargo Bikes Fitting Into Global LogisticsDiscussion about how UPS is using e-cargo-bikes in its logistics operations

T& D HydrogenDownload – A look at the potential for hydrogen powered heavy goods vehicles

This is Your first look at the Rolls Royce Spectre, the super luxury electric car – A piece for the top international tech news website

 

A-Masterplan-For-EletromobilityDownload Discussing the leadership of VW’s requests of the German government to make it easier for automotive companies to move from fossil fuel to electric car production.

 

Gridserve to roll out UK EV-Charging Station Network– a discussion of the new network proposed for the UK – Gridserve-networkDownload

 

Get in Touch

Let’s get to work! Drop me a line at freelance@richardshrubb.com