EV Chat

Our latest guest comes from across the pond, Ireland to be exact. Graham Brennan is responsible for the development and management of SEAI’s Electric Vehicle (EV) programmes which have disbursed €74m in support to help establish the current market of over 35,000 EVs on Irish roads. He was a member of the Government’s Low Emission Vehicles (LEV) Task Force which developed the key policies in place today underpinning the development of the EV market in Ireland.  He is a member of the Executive Committee of the IEA HEV Technology Collaboration Programme.

Previously Graham was responsible for running the Ocean Energy and RE Research & Development programmes within SEAI providing support for the first installations of wave energy, biomass and biofuel technology demonstrators in Ireland amongst others. 

Before joining SEAI, Graham worked for Rolls-Royce Aero Engines on turbine design in Derby, UK and prior to that he worked in the offshore oil and gas sector in Aberdeen.

Graham holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Ireland, Galway and a Masters degree in Thermal Power from Cranfield University in England.  

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Life as a Transport Program Manager (SEAI) [3:05 - 4:10]
SEAI Sales Report [4:16 - 4:38]
EU Car Maker Regulation(s) [6:13 - 8:07]
EV Classifications in Ireland [8:07 - 8:47]
Where’s Ireland in EV Adoption? [8:47 - 10:50]
Graham’s Take on the Electric F150 [11:50 - 12:18]
An LA Visit Recap & Thoughts on U.S. EV Efforts [12:30 - 14:42]
EV Pop-Up Events & Fleets [14:44 - 15:08]
ICEs & Total Cost Comparisons [15:20 - 16:11]
U.S. Advantages [16:15 - 16:55]
Fast Chargers vs. Level 2 EVSE [17:00 - 17:55]
Home Charging Popularity in Ireland [18:00 - 18:57]
Serviceability & Reliability [19:00 - 20:11]
Energy Authority of Ireland [20:13 - 21:44]
Charging Infrastructure Standards [21:45 - 23:20]
Startup Vehicle Companies [23:46 - 24:46]
Vehicle Importers & EV Supply  [24:57- 26:26]
Avgerage Installation Costs in Ireland [26:36 - 27:25]
Managing Peak Power [27:29 - 27:55]
V2G & Home Energy Management Systems [27:56 - 29:24]
What Keeps Graham Up at Night? [29:26 - 30:09]
Most Memorable EV Milestone Achievement [30:09 - 33:02]
One Last Funny Story [33:05 - 33:46]

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. More on SEAI
2. Learn more about EV charging and CCS Standard in Ireland 
3. The Worldwide Harmonised Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) 

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Rue Phillips

Episode 6 of EV Chat brings you Dave Packard, a leader in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure industry since the early 90’s. He founded several EV infrastructure companies, the most recent being ClipperCreek, a leading non-networked charging station provider. From ClipperCreek, Dave moved to ChargePoint as Vice President, Utility Solutions. 

Dave left ChargePoint in 2019 to start a consulting practice where he currently engages various clients focused on the deployment of EV infrastructure for passenger vehicles and fleets.

Dave has his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
EPI, ClipperCreek, Inc & Chargepoint [3:25 - 4:10]
Consulting & Utility Programs [4:15 - 4:30]
EV Fleets Integration [4:30 - 4:55]
Proudest Career Moment [6:00 - 7:15]
Advancement in Level 2 Chargers [7:20 - 8:30]
OpConnect [8:30 - 9:05]
Standardization J1772 [9:10 - 9:50]
Level 2 vs. Level 3 Chargers [10:05 - 10:45]
EVSE Charging Station Placement [11:10 - 12:20]
Charging Station Market [12:30 - 13:54]
Manufacturer Forecasts [14:00 - 15:05]
Cost Per Charge [15:05 - 16:15]
V2G [16:20 - 18:05]
Operations & Maintenance [18:10 - 19:30]
365 Pronto & EV Reliability [19:30 - 21:35]
New Administration & EV Support [21:15- 23:54]
Market Incentives [23:55-25:20]
Wackiest Thing Done in an EV [25:25-26:15]
Ways to Ensure more Uptime [26:25-27:45]
What’s Dave Driving? [28:05-28:38]

Connect with Dave on Linkedin. 

Resources mentioned in this article:

1. Learn more about ClipperCreek, Inc. 
2. More on OpConnect
3. ASG and EPRI
4. eTransEnergy
5. Take a look at the 2021 Mustang Mach-E

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We welcome Jim Cahill to EV Chat for Episode 5. Jim currently oversees the Northwest Operations for Sunrun and has been with the company for almost three years.  Previously, he spent 10+  years growing SolarCity and transitioned to Tesla for several years after the acquisition of SolarCity.  

Prior to joining SolarCity, Jim was co-founder and ran operations for Clean Fuel Connection, Inc. from 1999 to 2008 (founded with his partner Enid Joffe, EV Chat Episode 3 guest) which installed Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for many OEMs including Toyota, GM, and Honda.  Prior to Clean Fuel Connection, Jim worked for Edison EV helping to install public and residential EVSE for the GM EV1.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
The Latest at Sunrun Vivint [3:45 - 5:00]
V2G [5:15 - 6:15]
Off Grid & Peak Demand/ Peak Load Shaving [6:35 - 8:25]
EV Battery Standardization [8:40 - 9:20]
Smart Homes & Cloud Communication [9:20 - 10:42]
Global Adaptation [10:43 -  12:55]
EV Permitting Woes [13:05 - 14:10]
EV Lessons Learned [14:10 - 16:35]
Uptime Availability and EV Reliability [16:40 - 18:30]
Which EV is Jim most excited about? [18:35 - 20:00]
Reminiscing on the EV1 [20:10 - 21:10]
Jim’s Funniest EV Moment [21:15 - 23:02]
Funding for EVSE Infrastructure [23:05 - 24:55]
How Would Jim Spend 5 Billion in the EV Industry? [25:11 - 26:10]
The US Post Office & Fleet Incentives [26:16 - 27:20]
And lots more!

Connect with Jim on Linkedin.

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Rue Phillips

In Episode 4 of EV Chat, we bring you another star of the EV world - Jordan Ramer of EV Connect. Jordan is an accomplished technology executive and entrepreneur. He has helped raise tens of millions of dollars in financing for growth companies in the clean energy, transportation, and resource efficiency sectors. 

Prior to founding EV Connect, he led corporate development for NanoH2O, a venture-backed developer of energy-efficient water purification technology. Previously, he held executive positions in business development, product management, and marketing at AeroVironment, an electric vehicle infrastructure developer, where he spent seven years elevating AeroVironment into the industry leader, spearheading the company’s global expansion and launching its fleet management software solution. 

He held roles in business development, finance, and strategy for several venture-backed technology start-ups.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Jordan & EV Connect Update [2:32 - 3:45]
EV Adoption Analysis [3:50 - 5:18]
Manufacturer & Automaker Forecasts [5:20 - 7:00]
Communication Standards [7:05 - 8:26]
Global Standardization [8:32 - 9:28]
API & Smart Grids [9:30 - 11:54]
EVSE & Smart Chargers [11:56 - 14:00]
V2G [14:05 - 15:22]
Legislation & Clean Air Mandates [15:33 - 17:30]
International EV Adoption (Europe) [17:30 - 19:38]
Operations & Maintenance [19:40 - 22:56]
Causes EVSE Inoperability [22:58 - 24:28]
Average EV Connect Charge Length [24:30 - 25:33]
Out There Questions with Rue [25:41 - 29:00]
And lots more!

Connect with Jordan on Linkedin. 

Resources mentioned in this article

1. Learn more about EV Connect!
2. What is  the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCCP) Global Standard?
3. A breakdown of ISO 15118
4. More on V2G
5. Jordan's family cars: the Chevy Bolt & Tesla Model S 

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Rue Phillips

In this week’s EV Chat podcast, Rue Phillips interviews Enid Joffe, an EV industry veteran of 30 years. Enid is the Co-Founder and President of Clean Fuel Connection, recently sold to Green Commuter, an all-electric vanpool provider in California that combines vanpooling, car sharing, and fleet replacement. 

Most recently, Enid serves as the Senior Vice President at Galileo Technologies which focuses on making the production, transportation, and consumption of natural gas, biomethane, and hydrogen more economically viable. Enid has also created Green Paradigm Consulting to help spread her expertise and share her wisdom. 

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
EV Adoption [4:15 - 5:20]
Political Landscape & Clean Energy Professionals [5:23 - 6:30]
Technology & Innovation [6:33 - 8:13]
Industry Hurdles & EV Accessibility [8:25 - 9:55]
Government Funding & Policies [10:00 - 11:05]
Utilities & Demand [11:05 - 13:15]
Permitting [14:42 - 15:55]
What is Enid Driving? [16:50 - 18:00]
EV Infrastructure: EV Adoption &  Solutions [18:05 - 23:45]
EV Charging Misconceptions [24:12 - 25:10]
99% Uptime Guarantees on Public EV Chargers [25:20 - 26:25]
V2G: Electric Vehicle to Grid [26:30 - 28:10]
Enid’s Wish for EVs [28:22 - 29:00]

Connect with Enid on Linkedin.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Clean Fuel Connection
2. Galileo Technologies
3. Green Commuter
4. EPRI Guide to Charging
5. Multi-Family Dwelling Charging 

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In this episode of  EV Chat, Rue Phillips interviews Vic Shao, CEO of AMPLY Power, the leader in charging solutions for public and private electric vehicle fleets. Before founding AMPLY, Vic was the founder & CEO of Green Charge Networks (GCN), an energy storage company that manages electric demand and renewable deployment for customers. After GCN was acquired by the international energy provider ENGIE in 2016, Vic oversaw global project development for ENGIE Energy Storage. Vic was named to the 2020 Grist 50 list as one of 50 "fixers," for his work to provide new solutions to the planet's biggest problems.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:
Variables for fleet electrification [2:40 - 4:30]
Key technology adaptation [6:20 - 8:15]
International collaboration [8:26 - 10:00]
Electrification & utility service upgrades [10:05 - 10:50]
Amply’s automated charging process [12:40 -  13:35]
Consumer EV adaptation [14:05 - 16:02]
Amply’s plan for a greener planet [19:21 - 20:32]
And lots more!

Connect with Vic on Linkedin.

Resources mentioned in this article

1. Amply Power
2. Bloomberg. Electric Vehicle Outlook
3. Automotive Fleets
4. FactCheck. Climate Change and EV’s

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For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at  [email protected]. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them,

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Rue Phillips

In this week’s EV Chat podcast, Rue Phillips kicks off the launch of the podcast by interviewing Chelsea Sexton, an EV industry veteran and early GM EV-1 Program Coordinator and Plug In America Co-Founder.

In this episode, we cover several key topics including:

Chelsea Rates U.S. EV Adoption [5:11 - 6:00]
US Administration Executive Orders [6:05 - 7:24]
Incentives & Policies [7:35 - 8:00]
EVSE Infrastructure Funding [9:00 - 10:19]
Chelsea on the EV 1 [10:40 - 12:43]
Codes, Standards & Hurdles [12:48 - 15:11]
EVSE Reliability [15:12 - 16:15]
PHEV Adoption [16:16 - 18:31]
Chelsea's EV Wish [18:46 - 20:51]
Top-5 EV Automakers [22:03 - 28:18]
Thoughts on Electrify America [24:22 - 28:21]
EVSE Customer Experience [28:23 - 30:46]
EV Infrastructure [31:00 - 31:57]
EV2G Technology [32:16 - 34:00]
Lucid & Others Bi-Directional Announcements [34:00 - 35:10]
Utilities [36:01 - 37:24]
EV "Pooling" [ 35:11 - 38:14]
And lots more!

Connect with Chelsea on Linkedin.

Resources mentioned in this article

1. US EV Mandates/incentives
2. Electrify America
3. EV2G Lucid EV’s
4. Plug in America

Subscribe To EV Chat and never miss an episode!

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Thank you for tuning into EV Chat and thank you to our sponsor, 365 Pronto! We will see you back here for our next episode.

For all inquiries: [email protected]

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For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at  [email protected]. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them,

Thanks Again.

Rue Phillips