最高の Grid Connections ポッドキャスト (2024)

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Post-Election Impact on EV Charging, Incentive & the Auto Industry with Loren McDonald of Paren 1:08:36

13d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Summary Loren McDonald, Chief Analyst at Paren, shares his thoughts on the potential impacts of the recent U.S. election on the EV and automotive industry. They dive into possible shifts in EV tax credits, the future of federal programs like NEVI and CFI, and how changes in political leadership may affect legacy automakers’ emissions standards. Lor…

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How Motorsports is Shaping the Future of Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Fuel with Ed Bernardon 1:12:19

20d ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Summary Ed Bernardon, Host of the Future Car Podcast, delves into the impact of motorsports on electric vehicle innovation, focusing on sustainability, lightweight materials, and safety advancements. Alongside Chase, he discusses the role of carbon fiber, battery technology, and the future of e-fuels in shaping a sustainable automotive industry, em…

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Improving EV Charging Reliability: How Paren is Transforming the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Bill Ferro 57:37

1M ago57:37

57:37

Summary Bill Ferro, CTO and co-founder of Paren, discusses the evolution of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and Paren's innovative solutions to improve charger reliability and the driver experience. Ferro highlights the critical role of reliable data in optimizing route planning, especially during emergencies like natural disasters. B…

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How Ranger EV is Helping EV Drivers with Level 2 Charging on their Outdoor Adventures with CEO Brian Clark 48:36

1M ago48:36

48:36

In this episode of Grid Connections, host Chase Drum sits down with Brian Clark, CEO and co-founder of Ranger EV, to explore how Ranger EV is transforming the electric vehicle charging experience. Brian discusses his unique journey from neuroscience to launching Ranger EV, emphasizing the need for seamless charging solutions for outdoor enthusiasts…

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Simplifying EV Charging with Chargeway: Matt Teske on the Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

Summary Chase sits down with Matt Teske, founder of Chargeway, to explore how Chargeway is revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience. Teske explains how Chargeway’s innovative app makes charging as simple as filling up with gas by using easy-to-understand colors and power levels. They dive deep into the challenges legacy automak…

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The Future of EVs: Insights on Electrification, Autonomous Vehicles, and Global Competition with John McElroy 54:36

2M ago54:36

54:36

Summary In this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase and John McElroy of Autoline Network, dive into the shifting automotive landscape, with a spotlight on electrification and autonomous vehicles. They examine China’s growing dominance in the EV market, the role of tariffs, and the importance of automaker collaboration to remain competiti…

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Lucid Air EV Cannonball: Going Farther and Charging Less W/Janek Metzner & Julius Wilhelm 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Summary In this episode, we speak with Janek Metzner and Julius Wilhelm, founders of the Electric Avenue newsletter, about their record-setting EV charging Cannonball Run in a Lucid Air. They share the challenges they faced with charging infrastructure, compare US and European charging experiences, and reveal their strategies for maximizing efficie…

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Training the Next Generation of Auto Techs for EVs: Brandon Watt of Switch Vehicles & Chuck Kauffman from WSU Tech 54:54

2M ago54:54

54:54

Summary In this episode of Grid Connections, Chase sits down with Brandon Watt from Switch Vehicles and Chuck Kauffman from WSU Tech to explore how they're bringing electric vehicle (EV) education to students. Through the SwitchLab EV kit—a hands-on curriculum with real-world applications—students gain valuable experience in EV mechanics, prepping …

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Level 2 Charging in Multifamily Homes with Joseph Nagle of Pando Electric 59:26

3M ago59:26

59:26

Summary In the latest Grid Connections episode, Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, discusses innovative outlet-based EV charging for multi-tenant facilities. These systems cut installation costs by 70% compared to traditional chargers. Nagle highlights the importance of equity, simplicity, and durability in multifamily EV c…

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China's Global Impact on EVs and the Auto Industry with Tu Le 1:19:23

3M ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Summary In this episode, Tu Le, the founder of Sino Auto Insights, discusses China's impact on the global auto industry, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) space. He highlights the rise of Chinese EV companies and the competitive landscape in China, where there are over 140 EV brands. Tu Le emphasizes the importance of value and price in the…

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Summer EV Road Trip W/Steve Birkett 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Summary Steve Birkett from @plugandplayEV shares his experience of an 8,500 mile road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) across the US. Ranging from level 2 charging at over night stops to the different fast charging networks he used, including Electrify America, ChargePoint, and regional providers. We discuss the gaps in charging infrastructure in t…

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Grid Connections Podcast (and Life) Updates 13:09

3M ago13:09

13:09

Summary In today's episode, I’m sharing some updates on what’s in store for the podcast moving forward (and recent personal update: I am moving!). I’m looking to increase the number of episodes per week with more episodes involving different panels of guests. Along with exploring partnerships with other teams for more upcoming collaborations like l…

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Francie Saunders from Out of Spec Podcast 1:22:30

3M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Summary: Francie Saunders, host of the Out of Spec podcast, discusses her role at Out of Spec Studios and her passion for electric vehicles (EVs). The podcast covers topics like EV reviews, charging behavior, and expert interviews. Francie, with a background in natural sciences and teaching, aims to make EV content accessible. The conversation expl…

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July EV Industry Panel with John McElroy, Loren McDonald & Matt Teske 1:38:27

4M ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Summary In this episode, the panel discusses the current state of the automotive industry and how EV Sales plays into it. The panel also examines the factors that contribute to EV sales, including the charging experience and the availability of charging infrastructure. Highlighting the importance of understanding the target demographics and the nee…

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BJ Birtwell of Electrify Expo 45:22

4M ago45:22

45:22

Summary We sit down with BJ Birtwell, the CEO and Founder of Electrify Expo. North America's largest touring EV festival that showcases all things electric: cars, bikes, scooters, skateboards, watercraft, and more. The festival aims to provide real-world experiences with electric products to help people determine if going electric is right for them…

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John Voelcker of Tempting Fate Tours and Contributing Editor Car & Driver 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

John Voelcker joins us again to discuss recent quarterly EV sales and the growth of the EV market. He mentions that EV sales continue to rise despite the headlines, and he predicts that EVs will make up 10% of the market by the end of the year. He also talks about the introduction of GM's Ultium vehicles and his experience driving the Chevy Blazer …

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Brenton Murray of Electruck4x4.com 56:57

4M ago56:57

56:57

Brenton Murray, founder of Electruck 4x4, discusses his journey in the EV industry and the development of accessories for electric trucks. He highlights the need for accessories in the EV space, particularly in the overlanding and off-roading community. The focus of Electruck 4x4 is currently on the Rivian R1T, with some products also available for…

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Quincy Lee of Electric Era 47:50

5M ago47:50

47:50

Quincy Lee, the CEO and founder of Electric Era, discusses the company's mission to build EV fast charging stations and improve the charging experience for EV drivers. They focus on reliability and aim to achieve a 99.9% success rate. Electric Era uses a battery-backed system, edge compute technology, and a vertically integrated software stack to e…

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Jonny Lieberman 59:27

5M ago59:27

59:27

Summary In this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase sits down with Jonny Lieberman, Co-Host of the InEVitable Podcast and Senior Features Editor at MotorTrend. Dive into an engaging discussion on the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the current state of EV charging infrastructure. Key Topics Covered: The pivotal role of software…

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Eric Way of News Coulomb 1:29:11

5M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Summary Eric Way, host of the YouTube channel News Coulomb, shares his experience with electric vehicles (EVs) and his journey from driving plug-in hybrids to fully electric cars. He discusses his decision to choose the Chevy Bolt EV and the factors that influenced his choice. Eric also expresses his opinion on the plug-in hybrid vs. fully electric…

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2024 EV Industry Mid-Year Check Up with John McElroy, Loren McDonald & Matt Teske 1:04:28

5M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Summary Today's panel featuring John McElroy of Autoline Network, Loren McDonald of EVAdoption and Matt Teske of Chargeway follows back up on our previous predictions (Episodes 23 & 24) for the electric vehicle industry in 2024! We discuss the progress and challenges of the electric vehicle (EV) market in 2024. Touching on topics such as the range …

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Steve Birkett & Walter Schulze 59:08

6M ago59:08

59:08

Summary In this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase, Steve Birkett, and Walter Schulze discuss the latest perceptions around EV sales numbers and the challenges dealerships face in selling electric vehicles. They also explore the ongoing rollout of EV charging infrastructure across the country and the tactics charge point operators use t…

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Lew Cox 57:08

6M ago57:08

57:08

Summary In this conversation, Lew Cox, Senior Director of Business Development for X-Charge, discusses the benefits and implementation of microgrids and battery-integrated EV charging solutions. He explains that microgrids are localized communities of generation, storage, and distribution that provide self-sufficiency and grid support. Cox highligh…

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Steve Birkett 50:27

7M ago50:27

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In this episode we sit down with Steve Birkett, EV Educator and Founder of Plug and Play EV. We discuss everything from NEVI Funding to EV Road tripping and how far the technology has come in the past decade. Summary Steve Burkett, founder of Plug and Play EV, discusses his journey as an EV driver and content creator. He shares his experiences driv…

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Rustam Kocher: Part 2 59:23

8M ago59:23

59:23

Summary Rustam Kocher, a retired expert in the electric transportation space, shares his experiences and insights on the adoption of electric vehicles in the commercial trucking industry in this two part episode (check out episode 1 if you haven't already!). The conversation discusses the operational standpoint and capabilities of electric trucks, …

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Rustam Kocher: Part 1 58:02

8M ago58:02

58:02

Summary Rustam Kocher, a retired expert in the electric transportation space, shares his experiences and insights on the adoption of electric vehicles in the commercial trucking industry. He discusses the early adoption of electric trucks, the challenges of organizational change, and the development of the Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) connector…

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David Welch 1:16:26

9M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

In this episode, we sit down with David Welch, he's Detroit Bureau Chief at Bloomberg LP and Author of "Charging Ahead." His book about General Motors' CEO, Mary Barra, and the transformation of the 120 year-old company. We discuss the current state of the domestic automotive industry and the challenges presented by electrification, EV charging, GM…

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Jason Goldfarb 1:24:00

9M ago1:24:00

1:24:00

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Goldfarb of Falcon, Rappaport & Berkman, LLP. We discuss the current state of EV charging and how many of the challenges the industry are seeing have been solved already by learnings from the telecom industry. Specifically the roll out of cell towers for data and overall reception for cell phones. Tune in to …

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Yakov Berenshteyn 52:01

9M ago52:01

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In this episode, we sit down with Yakov Berenshteyn from WeaveGrid. Their platform is a software built for electric vehicles, EV Charging, renewable energy and how all this ties to utilities ability to manage all of these variables. We discuss the future of EVs and how they will impact the automotive industry and the environment by 2024. Tune in to…

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John Voelcker 1:08:59

9M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Summary John Volcker, Contributing Editor to Car & Driver (and one of the co-hosts of Tempting Fate Tours), discusses his background in EV journalism and the auto industry's transition to electric vehicles. He shares his insights on the perception of EVs and the factors that have contributed to their acceptance. Along with discussing some of the cu…

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Mavrick Knoles of Legacy EV 1:04:11

10M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

We sit down with Mavrick Knoles, the President and Co-Founder of Legacy EV. Summary Mavrick shares his background and the journey of Legacy EV, an aftermarket automotive company focused on EV parts distribution and workforce development. They provide training and support for individuals and businesses in the EV industry, including EV conversions. M…

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EV Car Shopping in 2024... 1:11:35

10M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

In today's episode I share a few updates about the channel along with sharing my recent experience helping my mother find an EV to replace her current car along with recent Tesla Service experience and trying Tesla's "Full-Self Driving" software for the first time in almost a year. Watch the full episode on Youtube Also if you are looking to either…

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Brandon Bartneck from Future of Mobility Podcast 1:07:23

10M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

We sit down with Brandon Bartneck, the Host of the Future of Mobility Podcast and the Vice President & General Manager at Edison Manufacturing and Engineering. Summary In this conversation, I discuss with Brandon Bartnick Edison's contributions to manufacturing in the mobility space. We explore topics such as the value proposition of plug-in hybrid…

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2024 EV and Auto Industry Predictions! - Part 2 1:11:33

10M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Part 2 of our panel with Grid Connections guests from 2023 including: John McElroy (President of Autoline), Loren McDonald (Founder of EVAdoption) and Matt Teske (Founder of Chargeway). Summary In the second part of this panel we continue our discussion around the big events in 2023 with the automotive space and positioning of Electric Vehicles (EV…

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2024 EV and Auto Industry Predictions! - Part 1 1:05:00

10M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

In this episode I sit back down with some of Grid Connections guests from 2023 including: John McElroy (President of Autoline), Loren McDonald (Founder of EVAdoption) and Matt Teske (Founder of Chargeway). Episode Summary: We explore 2023's transformative trends in the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry in this first episode of a two-part panel discuss…

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Matt Teske of Chargeway 1:06:59

11M ago1:06:59

1:06:59

Summary In this episode, we speak with Matt Teske, the founder of Chargeway, about the new version of the Chargeway app (what we refer to as as Chargeway 2.0). We discuss how Chargeway simplifies EV charging and helps users understand the charging process. We also explore the challenges and opportunities in the EV charging ecosystem, including the …

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Chase Drum: End of Year Recap - 2023 27:18

11M ago27:18

27:18

In this episode, I recap this year's guests from the past season of Grid Connections. Along with some early predictions for the EV space for 2024. In addition, I want to say thanks to all of our listeners for their support as well! Also please share any recommendations for what you'd like to see more of or guests to have on in the new year: Guests@…

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Lew Cox & Andrew Kelley from XCharge North America 1:03:15

11M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

In this episode we speak with Lew Cox, Senior Director of Business Development and Andrew Kelley, Director of Energy Solutions at XCharge North America. We talk about XCharge's DC fast charging technology they offer in North America and how they stand out compared to others in the space. We also discuss some of the challenges that all fast charging…

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JT Franklin from Franklin's Charging 54:39

11M ago54:39

54:39

In this episode we speak with JT (Jeff) Franklin, founder of Franklin's Garage. He's opened two boutique DC Fast charging locations in Little Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas. JT's approach to opening fast charging is to make it easy, fun and competitively priced. I originally came across JT and his business via Kyle Conner at Out of Spec Studios' vi…

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Chris Hazell from Fellten Systems 1:23:19

12M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

In this episode we speak with Chris Hazell, from Fellten Systems. We talk about how his company is building kits to help electrify current cars on the road. Currently they're mostly based in the UK and EU but in the upcoming year they're looking to expand to North America with local partners like LegacyEV in the US and start shipping Fellten's new …

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Branden Flasch 1:05:12

12M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In this episode we speak with Branden Flasch, from the Branden Flasch youtube channel. We talk about his unique background that has given him a great perspective on charging infrastructure and charging an EV on a roadtrip. We also talk about where we see strengths and weaknesses in the current EV landscape. We discuss how level 2 and DCFC charging …

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Tu Le from Sino Auto Insights 1:08:05

12M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

In this episode we speak with Tu Le, the founder of Sino Auto Insights, also the co-host of the China EVs and More podcast. We talk about his unique background that has given him a great perspective on the rise and influence of Chinese automotive manufacturers. From growing up in Detroit and then moving out to the San Francisco bay area to living i…

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Tom Moloughney from State of Charge 1:00:08

1y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

In this episode we speak with Tom Moloughney, the founder of State of Charge, also the co-host of the Batteries Included podcast and his new website evchargingstations.com. We talk about what got him into EVs, his favorite EVs that's he owned, along with his channel State of Charge. We then discuss the current state of EV Charging, especially aroun…

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Loren McDonald from EVAdoption 1:39:52

1y ago1:39:52

1:39:52

In this episode we speak with Loren McDonald, the founder of Evadoption.com. We talk about what led him to found the company along with the current state of EV Charging, especially around NEVI and new IRA government funding for growing charging infrastructure. We discuss his background along with the growth of the EV infrastructure, How NEVI is hel…

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John McElroy of Autoline 1:29:25

1y ago1:29:25

1:29:25

We sit down with John McElroy, the President of Autoline. They are dedicated to reporting on, discussing and dissecting the inner workings of the auto industry and the products that it makes In today’s episode we discuss the current UAW strike, the current state of Electric vehicle manufacturing, how Tesla is standing out in the automotive space, a…

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Mark Frohnmayer 1:08:54

3+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

In this episode we speak with Mark Frohnmayer, the Founder & CEO of Arcimoto. A public company, manufacturing 3 wheel electric vehicles in Eugene, Oregon. We discuss what led him to originally form the company, its growth in the EV space over the past 10 years, the outcomes from becoming a public company and where they’re going next. Enjoyed this e…

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DER Task Force (Hosts, Duncan Campbell & Colleen Metelitsa) 1:19:36

3+ y ago1:19:36

1:19:36

In today's episode we speak with Duncan Campbell & Colleen Metelitsa the hosts of the DER Task Force podcast. We discuss the current landscape to longer term outcomes from COVID and the failure of the Texas power grid. Both of them bring unique perspectives from their personal and professional experiences in the industry. Enjoyed this episode? Supp…

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Joe Britton 56:39

3+ y ago56:39

56:39

In this episode we speak with Joe Britton, The Executive Director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association or ZETA. They’re working to make all new cars in the US be electric by 2030. We discuss everything about the current automotive landscape from impacts due to COVID, along with the current Biden administration and beyond. He shares how h…

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Donna Attanasio 1:00:01

4y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In this episode we speak with Donna Attanasio, Senior Advisor for Energy Law Programs. Donna works with both private and public entities to help push grid infrastructure legislation and standards. We discuss everything from jurisdictional issues of utilities and government to the global impact that microgrids could have with further adoption.…

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Bob Galyen 1:09:01

4y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

We sit down with Bob Galyen, the former CTO of CATL, the Chairman of SAE International Battery Standards Steering Committee, Chairman Emeritus and CTO of NAATbatt International. We discuss everything from his background and career at CATL (the world's largest battery producer) to Tesla’s battery day, along with his thoughts on electric busses, auto…

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