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Welcome back to EV Chat. This season, we’re going back to school, bringing you deep dives into the key components and terms in electric vehicle infrastructure. 

This week, our lesson is EV Charging 101, where we explore how you—current and future EV drivers—get all those anodes and cathodes to power your car. If you’ve ever wondered how the heck a charger works, we’ve got just the episode for you.

We are excited to have Robert Rizzo, 365 Pronto’s Vice President of EV Solutions and Infrastructure, to the show. With nearly a quarter-century of experience in the EV battery space, he is an encyclopedia of knowledge about how EV chargers work. 

In this episode, Rue and Rob cover several key topics including:
Rob Rizzo Intro & 365 Pronto [4:35 - 5:30]
Main Components of EV Charging Station [5:32 - 7:44]
Finding & Using an EV Charging Station [7:45 - 8:42]
Reserving & Paying for an EV Charger [8:43 - 11:10]
Standardization across EV Manufacturers [11:12 - 12:55]
Thoughts on “Topping Off” EV Batteries [12:56 - 14:30]

365 Pronto Sponsor Break [14:30 - 16:00]

Thoughts on EV Charging Length(s) [16:01 - 17:24]
Passing Time at an EV Charging Station [17:25 - 19:00]
EV Charging Reliability & Operability [19:01 - 21:16]
Thoughts Planning & Locations [21:17 - 22:39]
Finding & Stimulus for EV Adoption [22:40 - 24:58]
Educating the Labor Force [25:00 - 26:43]

Resources mentioned in this article:
 Charging Infrastructure Terminology 

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Rue Phillips

Welcome to back to EV Chat, powered by 365 Pronto. This season, we’re going back to school, bringing you deep dives into the key components and terms in electric vehicle infrastructure. 

If you’re new to the podcast—and to the world of EVs—be sure to check out the previous episodes where we unpack all of the acronyms and jargon that we commonly use. You won’t regret it!  A few shows back, we brought you an overview of EV charging stations, where we broke down the different types and talked about the uses of each. Today, we’re going explore the thing that will keep America driving for decades to come: the electric vehicle battery.
 
To help us with this task, our resident scientist, Dr. Abas Goodarzi of U.S. Hybrid will join us in a bit. Dr. Abas Goodzari is the Chief Scientist at Ideanomics and the CEO of U.S. Hybrid. 

In this episode, Rue and the Doc cover several key topics including:
Key Parts & Terms Breakdown [2:08 - 4:03]
Most Common Battery Types [4:04 - 6:08]
Recycling EV Batteries [6:09 - 7:55]
DC Aggregation with Solar & EVs [7:56 - 10:08]

365 Pronto Sponsor Break [10:09 - 11:40]

V2G Implementation [11:41 - 15:13]
Econonmics of EV Ownership [15:14- 17:59]
Demystifying EV Installation [18:00 - 18:59]
Decreasing EV Costs [19:01 - 21:57]
Where Would We Be if EVs Were Adopted Earlier? [21:58 - 22:38]

Resources mentioned in this article:
1. Learn more about Ideanomics and US Hybrid

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Rue Phillips

We've got a great show lined up for you today. We're talking about something near and dear to our hearts: EV charging stations. 

In this episode, we'll talk about the differences between the types of chargers, where they're installed, and the types of equipment they use. Along with Rue for the ride this week is James Tillman of Brytemove. 

James has been in the automotive and mobility space for twenty years, focusing on EV since 2009.  

James previously worked with NRG to develop an L2 network to support future EVs and with Nissan to make Houston a first-wave launch city for the Nissan LEAF with the promise of a comprehensive DC Fast Charging Network.  In 2010 James became the fifth employee of the newly launched EVgo. 

He is a pioneer in Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform and the optimization and electrification of fleets working for startups Vision Fleet and Evercar.   

His current role at Brytemove energy (formerly known as MaxGen Energy Services) is to develop relationships across the industry and uncover growth opportunities for the company. 

In this episode, Rue and James cover several key topics, including:

More about Brytemove [5:23 - 6:42]
"I installed those charging stations!" [7:00 - 7:32]
Designing and planning an EV project (7:33 - 10:20]
Mapping out a site for EV chargers [10:21 - 12:21]
Future-proofing and site owner education [12:22 - 14:15]
DC vs. L2: What is James picking? [16:14 - 15:39]
Biggest hurdles to getting DC charging installation [15:40 - 16:43]
Cost breakdown (per kW) [16:44 - 20:57]

365 Pronto Sponsor Segment [20:58 - 22:30]

EV charging etiquette [22:31 - 25:28]
Thoughts on the current administration's goals [25:35 - 28:19]
Where should the infrastructure investment go? [28:20 - 31:21]
EV Cafes: What do you think? [31:37 - 33:10]
James rates our current EV infrastructure [33:11 - 35:26]
Impact of stimulus and government investment on Brytemove [ 35:27 - 37:40]
Wackest thing James has done in an EV [37:41 - 39:33]


Resources mentioned in this article:

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Rue Phillips

This week, we’re talking about all things EV school buses.  If you’re new to EV Chat, you picked a wonderful place to drop in.

If you're new to EV Chat, welcome!  Get caught up by listening to episodes 1 and 2 where we unpacked the ABCs of EV and all the terminology you need to get up to speed on electric vehicle jargon and industry terms.

We are absolutely honored to welcome  Sue Gander from the World Resources Institute to the show this week. 
 
Sue is one of the nation’s top clean energy and infrastructure experts. She’s spent two decades working with the likes of the Center for Clean Air Policy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and National Governor’s Association. Sue was brought on to WRI in July of 2021 to spearhead its EV School Bus Initiative. 
 
Sue earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Brown University and a master’s degree in public policy, energy, and environment from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. And, in 2020, she founded the D.C. chapter of Women of Electric Vehicles.  

In this episode, Rue and Sue cover several key topics including:

More about Sue and her work at WRI [5:00 - 6:17]
Benefits of electrifying school buses [6:18 - 9:22]
Equity and EV transformation [9:23 - 12:47]
The public and kiddos' reaction(s) to EV buses [12:57 - 14:07]
Looking past the startup cost of EV buses [14:08 - 15:57]
Long-term maintenance savings of EV buses [15:58 - 17:45]
Green Tech curriculum in the classrooms [17:46 - 18:42]
What other districts can learn from EV programs [18:43 - 20:18]
EV buses and V2G [20:19 - 21:45]
Solar integration and EV buses [21:46 - 22:45]
Funding and federal support [22:46 - 25:30]
Bolstering EV buses in your community [25:31 - 26:31]
The enthusiasm from EV bus drivers [26:32 - 27:34]

Resources mentioned in this article:
1. Learn more about World Resources Institute
2. Dive deeper into E School Bus 4 Kids - a fantastic resource

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• @uspirg

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We're glad you're here for episode 2 of back to school in the EV classroom! Last show, we covered the ABCs of EVs and went through all of those acronyms that we throw out all the time. In this episode, we’re continuing our EV education by doing the same with some of the jargon that we encounter every day.

As with the terms we went over in the ABCs of EVs, we’ll be digging deep into some of these things throughout the season. Be sure to bookmark or save these, and even share them with friends who are EV curious. 

Dr. Abas Goodarzi is the Chief Scientist at Ideanomics and the CEO of U.S. Hybrid.  He’s an award-winning scientist who’s got a big resume and the know-how to back it up. He literally wrote the book on the topic! 

In this episode, Rue and the Doc cover several key topics including:

Amp/Volt/Watt [2:30 - 6:11]
Charging Station Breakdown [6:12 - 6:34]
Connectors/ CHAdeMo Plug [6:35 - 9:59]
Utility Rate [10:01 - 10:25]
Peak Demand [10:26 - 11:10]
Off-Peak Hours [11:11 - 11:40]
Peak Shaving [11:41 - 12:36]
Fleet [13:37 - 13:09]
Pure Electric [13:10 - 13:23]
Range [13:24 - 13:52]
Frunk [13:53 - 14:14]
Regenerative Breaking  [14:15- 18:24]
Super Charger {18:25 - 20:18]

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about Ideanomics and US Hybrid
2. CCS1 Standard of Communication 

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We will see you back here for episode 3 where we'll get on board with EV buses! 

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Rue Phillips

Welcome to EV Chat Season 2! We're mixing things up a bit and taking you back to school. In this episode and the next, we’ll break down all of the pesky acronyms and jargon so everyone can speak confidently about all things electric vehicles (EV).
 
This episode is all about the ABCs of EVs. We’re leaning straight into the alphabet soup. To help us dig into these terms, we’d like to welcome, Dr. Abas Goodarzi, who is our resident scientist, as we wade through the EV dictionary.  

Dr. Abas Goodarzi is the Chief Scientist at Ideanomics and the CEO of U.S. Hybrid.  He’s an award-winning scientist who’s got a big resume and the know-how to back it up. He literally wrote the book on the topic! 

In this episode, Rue and the Doc cover several key topics including:
Alternating Current (AC) / Direct Current (DC) [3:22 - 4:09]
The Family of EV Related Terms (BEV, PHEV, HEV, etc.) [4:10 - 8:00]
Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE)  [8:05 - 8:42]
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) [8:43 - 9:07]
Range Per Hour (RPH) [9:08 - 9:53]
Kilowatt/ Kilowatt Hour (kW/kWh) [9:54 - 12:34]

Fluke Sponsor Segment [12:35 - 14:04]

Time of Use (TOU) [14:05 - 18:17]
Range Extender (REX) [18:18 - 18:59]
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEB) [19:00 - 19:28]
Vehicle to Grid (V2G) [19:30 -20:19]

Resources mentioned in this article:
1. Learn more about Ideanomics and US Hybrid
2. Read up on Fluke and their FEV100

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We will see you back here for episode 2 where we'll help you learn how to talk the EV talk. 

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Rue Phillips

This week, we are delighted to welcome Jeff Allen,  Executive Director, of Forth to EV Chat for the season 1 finale.

Forth is a nonprofit trade association that brings together policy advocacy, consumer engagement, industry development, and special projects to advance electric, shared, and smart transportation. Jeff is a seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in organizational and development, team management, strategic planning, and public policy and affairs. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley.

In this episode, Rue and Jeff cover several key topics including:
An Introduction to Forth [2:08- 3:11]
Forth & the Electrification Ecosystem [3:11 - 4:00]
Hands-on Demo Projects & Programs [4:02 - 4:50]
Public Policy & Advocacy [4:50 - 5:50]
Firth’s CRuSE Project [5:52 - 6:20]
Tackling Challenges Through CRuSE [6:20 - 7:35]
Equitable EV Access [8:15-10:18]
Barriers in Expanding Equity [10:18-13:35]
Education & Awareness [13:36-14:26]

Sponsor Segment: Fluke’s FEV100 [14:27 - 15:57]

Forth Beyond Oregon [15:59-16:32]
EVSE Challenges in Rural Areas [16:34-20:03]
Jeff's Thoughts on the Infrastructure Bill [20:04-21:11]
What Would Jeff add to the Bill? [21:12-23:04]
Incentives & Mandates [23:05-24:29]
What is Oregon Doing on the Mobility Front? [24:30-26:25]
What is Jeff Driving? [26:26-27:55]
Wackiest Thing Jeff has Done in an EV? [27:56-28:48]

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about Forth here
2. Read more about Forth's CRuSE Project here
3. More on Fluke's work with Electric Tractors
4. Check out Fluke's FEV100, the latest and greatest EV Charging Station EVSE Adapter

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We will see you back here for season 2!

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Rue Phillips

We are pleased to welcome Paul Vosper, CEO of JuiceBar. Paul is a seasoned business development professional with more than 25 years of industry experience. A graduate of Georgetown University and Duke University School of Law, Paul has a deep understanding of EV infrastructure, clean energy, real estate, and smart city initiatives, and how public policy can bolster our quest for a more sustainable society.

In this episode, Rue and Paul cover several key topics including:
From Commercial Real Estate to EV O&M [2:00 - 2:41]
Early Days of Building EVSE Mass Adoption [2:48 - 3:38]
JuiceBar first to Build American EV Charger [3:39 - 5:18]
Quality Control  & Supply Chain [5:19 - 6:28]
Challenges with Made in America [6:29 - 7:32]
Similarities & Difference in JuiceBar clients [7:33 - 9:15]
EVSE Barriers in Multifamily Dwellings [9:16 - 12:11]
Super Chargers [12:12 - 12:53]

Sponsor Segment: Fluke’s FEV100 [13:01 - 14:26]

What Would Paul do with $500 billion? [14:26 - 16:15]
Reliability & JuiceBar’s Product [16:33 - 18:11]
Paul Rates Reliability of Current EVSE [18:15 - 19:15]
Best Incentives to Jump Start EV Adoption [19:27 - 21:55]
Are Law Makers Missing the Mark on EVSE? [21:26 - 23:29]
Climate Change Education & Mitigation [23:23 - 24:16]
Decarbonizing the Grid [24:19 - 25:42]
The Wackiest Thing Paul Has Done in an EV [25:45 - 26:30]

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about JuiceBar here
2. Check out Fluke's FEV100, the latest and greatest EV Charging Station EVSE Adapter

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Rue Phillips

We welcome August with a new episode of EV Chat featuring Terry O'Day, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of In-Charge Energy.  Terry cofounded In-Charge Energy in 2019.  It is the leader in electric charging infrastructure for truck and bus fleets in the United States, serving over 65,000 customers in the U.S.  

Previously, Terry led the Market Development and the Western United States for EVgo, taking the company from its first public fast charging installation in 2011 to more than 1,000 chargers nationwide and overseeing an investment program of over $140 million. 

Terry currently serves as Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Santa Monica and was first elected in November 2010.  He became the leading example of environmental land use planning in the state, reducing projected per capita greenhouse gas emissions from land-use by 31 percent in 25 years.  

He has an MBA from The UCLA Anderson School of Management and BA with honors from Stanford University, with a behavioral economics thesis addressing national savings policy using lessons from energy conservation policies. 

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Terry's Proudest Moment [3:00 - 4:42]
First EV Rental Company [4:46 - 5:57]
What is InCharge Up To? [6:30 - 8:42]
Pairing with Manufactures and Fleets to Offer Services [8:45 - 922]
Status of Fleet Electrification Adoption [9:23 - 11:47]
Are we Investment Ready? [11:48 - 13:55]
Grants and Incentives for Public Infrastructure [13:56 -16:06]
Public Investment and Health Impact [16:07 - 17:06]
L2 Chargers & Faster Charging Capabilities [17:07 - 19:27]
Infrastructure Market Uptake Forecasts [19:28 - 20:51]
Utility Service Planning & Bottle Necks [20:52 -22:10]
Skilled Electrician Demands & Bottle Necks [22:11 - 23:41]
Servicing EV Infrastructure & Operability [23:42 - 26:57]
Disruptive Technologies in the Market [27:06 - 30:32]
What’s the Hottest EV? [30:33 - 31:10]

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about In-Charge Energy

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Rue Phillips interviews Ram Ambatipudi, Vice President of Business Development & Utility Engagement at EV Connect. Ram is focused on business development activities with electric utilities and other strategic accounts to advance EV charging infrastructure and management and control of EV Charging stations.  Ram has led the qualification of EV Connect in over twenty electric utility rebate, incentive, or make-ready infrastructure programs representing over $1 billion in aggregate investment. In addition, he represents EV Connect with multiple trade associations including the Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE) and Smart Energy Power Alliance (SEPA) and has spoken at numerous conferences and tradeshows.  Ram was an original co-founder and seed investor in EV Connect when it was created in 2009.

Ram formed Kala Energy, a consulting and investment advisory group focused on renewable energy.  Kala Energy supports renewable energy project developers and investors by originating project acquisition and sales opportunities with a diverse focus on technologies, geographies and market segments. 

Previously, Ram was Director, Large Scale Renewables for Chevron Energy Solutions (now part of Engie) where he oversaw a project portfolio of over 1,600 MW of utility-scale solar projects in various stages of development.  He also led project origination and due diligence for tax-equity investment activities for Chevron’s Renewables Investment group.  Ram’s direct project development efforts resulted in over 25MW of DG Solar projects and energy efficiency projects with government sector customers representing over $100 million of revenue.

Ram has over 25 years of experience in the energy industry, including 17 years in the renewable energy and cleantech sector.  He has a B.A. in Economics from UCLA and an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
EV Connect [2:16 - 3:00]
Challenges in Reliability & Operability [3:02 - 4:33]
Operability of Different EV Chargers [4:40 - 6:19]
Uptime Standards [6:20 - 8:02]
Supporting Open Standards [8:12 - 10:00]
OCPP Standard [10:00 - 11:57]
Code Standard Competition [12:00 - 12:41]
Ram’s Reliability Rating in the US [12:42 - 13:27]
Lessons Learned [13:36 - 15:06]
Solar, Battery, and EV Integration [15:10 - 17:00]
Peak Demand Shaving & Thresholds [17:00 - 18:13]
Ram’s Take on the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Fund [18:14 - 19:39]
Government & Municipality Incentives [19:40 - 21:28]
Range Anxiety [21:29 - 22:30]
Ram’s Next EV [22:31 - 23:24]
Future of Fleet Electrification [23:40 - 25:15]
What Would Ram do with $2 Billion? [25:16- 26:40]
... And lots more!

Connect with Ram on Linkedin.

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about EV Connect
2. Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)

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