EV Public Infrastructure Talk - David Trousdale
About
Thanks to support from the IET North Yorkshire Local Network, the University of York Engineering Society has arranged a talk by David Trousdale, currently Principal Advisor - Climate Change and sustainability at Newcastle City Council, to discuss his new book published with the IET.
The book provides an overview of the technologies and broader themes which should be understood when taking an end to end approach to EV charge point deployment, from concept through to operation.
The talk will take place on Tuesday 10th February @ 4pm-5pm and will be hosted in room PS/B/020 at the University of York West Campus.
David was kind enough to give a talk in 2024 as part of the York Festival of Ideas which was well received and we expect this talk to also be well worth attending for anyone interested in EV technology, net zero, as well as infrastructure planning.
Tickets are free on the York Students Union website - see tickets link. You are not required to have a ticket but it gives us an idea of numbers and so would be really helpful if you could sign up for one please.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
10 Feb 2026
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Organiser
- North Yorkshire Local Network
Registration information
The Campus West map is on this link, and the Psychology Block is best accessed off Heslington Lane. It is close to the 'Althletcs Track & Field' (as a landmark to look for on the map) https://www.york.ac.uk/media/abouttheuniversity/maps/campus-west-map.pdf
Room PS/B/020 at the University of York West Campus. Directions PS/B/020
Zone 6 (Cyan) - Psychology Building Block B, Ground Floor. Lecture Theatre. From the main reception area, head down the corridor, through Block A and through the door marked Block B. The room is at the end of the corridor.
Car parking is chargable up to 6pm, payable by phone app. This a link to the car parking maps https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1ETZSPVETFJgrbd7kIgpna0Gci1bhiZsi&ll=53.94877625775683%2C-1.0257435223029665&z=16
Speakers
David Trousdale
Principal Advisor - Climate Change and Net Zero - Newcastle City Council
David is a net zero and decarbonisation specialist with a wealth of experience in developing zero emissions mobility strategies, shaping and procuring mobility solutions, platforms, systems, built environment net zero solutions, carbon analysis and translating this into action plans. Across these areas he has provided professional advice underpinned by a data driven approach to work delivery. He has an in-depth understanding of decarbonisation policy and strategies, having delivered multiple public documents in this space, ensuring these achieve business goals and deliver positive outcomes. He is an innovative transport leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, fleet transition and broader decarbonisation solutions with capabilities across a range of areas including future developments in rail, urban design, local and strategic highways. Across his career he has worked both for local authorities and consultancies at a senior level. David is considered a leader in the EV infrastructure and fleet transition space, having presented at multiple UK and international conferences. He is currently authoring a book on transport decarbonisation with the IET. He has a breadth of experience in developing and presenting to senior decision makers in local authorities (Councillors) and directors, civil servants (LEVI) and key stakeholders (distribution network operators, developers, infrastructure specialists). David is a trained programme & project manager with experience in mobility, smart city built environment projects ranging from transport and urban planning to network management. Currently he is project director and is accountable for a portfolio of 10 net zero projects valued at £400k. Across these projects he is responsible for allocating resources and ensuring they are delivered to budget, quality and on time. He is also highly experienced in stakeholder engagement and public & private sector partnerships, both locally and internationally. David has an excellent record for securing commercial and innovation funding, including £30+ million worth of funding from Innovate UK, £4+ million secured from DfT to deliver ADEPT Living Live Lab projects and recent competitive wins of over £200k. He has a detailed understanding of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS), Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) and Levelling Up Fund (LUF), with experience of developing recent proposals to secure funding.
Reasons to attend
An interesting insight into the considerations for EV Public Infrastructure planning.
Programme
1 hour.