In this episode, we chat with Tim Murphy, CEO of ChargeStop, Canada’s first dedicated electric vehicle charging station, which opened in September 2024 in Edmonton, Alberta. Listen to Tim share the inspiration behind opening ChargeStop, how the station will serve EV owners and communities, and their exciting plans for future expansion.

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Welcome back to another exciting season of EV Life! There have been so many developments in the EV industry in 2024 and we’re here to talk about it. This season we will be diving into hot topics we’ve never covered before, and talking to electrification experts who are moving the needle in their respective spaces.

Sneak peek into next week's episode: we'll be speaking to the CEO of the FIRST EV fueling station in Canada. It's a conversation you don't want to miss!

Have an idea for a future episode? Want to share your thoughts on a topic we discussed? Our EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App is the perfect place to share them! It’s a community made just for you, whether you’re curious about EVs or are an EV owner yourself. We look forward to chatting with you there!

Welcome back to the EV Life podcast. In the final episode of season 3 of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by two Albertan drivers. Both are recent owners of electric vehicles, and they give us some insight into what their experiences have been like in the first year of switching from full ICE vehicles. Sherri is the owner of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and Manuel is the owner of a battery electric vehicle (BEV).

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Welcome back to the EV Life podcast. On this episode, we continue our conversation on EV maintenance with Steve Elder of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). Steve shares how BCIT is preparing technicians to work on hybrid and fully electric vehicles in the future. He also shares considerations for EV upkeep and tips for owners of EVs. Make sure you check out episode 9 of the EV Life podcast to hear the first part of this series.

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On this episode of the EV Life podcast, we start a two-part conversation on electric vehicle maintenance. We’re joined by Taylor Waldbauer and Kelsey Bilyk, the service director and marketing director of Lacombe Quick Lane, respectively. Taylor and Kelsey walk us through some of the maintenance requirements for EVs and share some tips for owners to reduce wear and tear on their cars over time.

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Join us for another episode of the EV Life podcast for a conversation with Jason Arnold of EV Underground, an electric vehicle conversion shop located in Calgary, Alberta. We chat about the work Jason and his team are doing to help car owners convert their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. He also shares some tips for our listeners who are considering this option.

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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we explore what the electric vehicle supply chain looks like in Canada, from mining all the way to sales. We speak to Matthew Fortier, CEO of Accelerate, to discuss the current EV supply chain in Canada and to learn how it’s evolving. Tune in to hear the conversation.

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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Shayna Rector Bleeker who is the co-founder of 7 Generation Capital (7Gen), which helps businesses and organizations shift their fleets to zero-emission modes of transportation. The company assists with mobilizing capital and provides the ‘know-how’ on electrifying fleets. Listen to Shayna share her insights and steps needed for fleet electrification.

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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lance Mortlock, managing partner of energy and resources Canada at Ernst & Young (EY) Canada. Dr. Mortlock explains what micromobility means and how it can help expand cities and accessibility. EY conducted a study on the evolving landscape of e-mobility in Canada and we discuss some of the findings of that report. Tune in to learn more about how e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility modes of transportation are redefining the mobility landscape.

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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, Susan Courty, a construction electrician and leader of the Edmonton chapter of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) joins us for a conversation on how construction sites can integrate zero-emission vehicles into their work sites. She discusses the benefits and challenges for companies to make the transition, and she also shares some information on WiRE and the work they’re doing to foster a diverse and inclusive community in the renewable energy sector.

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