Wow - 250 Episodes! Thank you all for being part of this journey so far. Stick with us as it’s only getting better.Quotes From This Episode:

"Operating an electric vehicle in your fleet is insanely cheap..." - Tyler Phillipi

"Level 3 chargers without utility upgrades... Think garden hose in, fire hose out." - Silas Mähner

"Amazon and Walmart... are doing the same exact thing from every portion of their fleet because it makes financial sense." - Tyler Phillipi

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In this episode, we speak with Tyler Phillipi, CEO of OptiGrid. OptiGrid revolutionizes EV charging with innovative, easy-to-install units that cut installation time from 18 months to as little as 4 weeks. Partnering with Orange EV, OptiGrid tackles the fleet electrification bottleneck with a "garden hose in, fire hose out" approach, bypassing power constraints. Learn why giants like Amazon and Walmart electrify fleets for financial benefits, and how OptiGrid makes EV charging "dumb easy," driving a quiet revolution.

Topics

00:00 Operating electric vehicles in fleets is cheap (Cold Open)

00:28 Intro to OptiGrid

04:57 OptiGrid's technology 

07:52 Why fleets are electrifying despite challenges

12:52 OptiGrid's installation process

19:07 Advantages of working with Orange EV

24:03 Economic drivers for EV adoption

30:40 Corporate sustainability commitments and EV adoption

32:23 Grid challenges and the role of utilities

35:12 Supply chain and battery manufacturing

37:38 Tyler's thesis on team building

43:36 Getting the best out of people

44:45 Future of OptiGrid

Links

Tyler Phillipi | OptiGrid

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