Mickey Anderson, President & CEO of Baxter Auto Group stops by the Starbucks "EVs for Everyone Living Room" during the NADA convention to talk about the 800 lb. EV gorilla in the room: the growing movement of auto dealers (4,700 and counting) who have signed a second letter to President Biden asking the White House to "hit the brakes" on a proposed EV mandate which could potentially codify the EPA's strictest-ever tailpipe emissions limits and would require up to two out of every three vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032. Press play on this important episode to hear Mickey's side of the story (that you may not have heard) and consider all of the variables that make up this complex issue. My co-host on this episode, John Possumato, CEO of DriveItAway and former Chrysler Plymouth dealer (just like Mickey!) weighs in on EV affordability and customer demand (as well as Chrysler Cordoba's Corinthian leather). If ya know, ya know...

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This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway's dealer program. If you’re a franchise dealer and you’re just a *smidgeny bit* worried about moving your EV inventory this year and you want an easy alternative to get more customers bought, you have to go check out DriveItAway’s dealer program where you can utilize their subscription-to-ownership model. Visit https://www.driveitaway.com/dealers for more details.

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Last week, J.D. Power's VP of Electric Vehicles, Elizabeth Krear, shared a grande Americano (and a 2024 EV outlook) with me as we geared up for another busy day of meetings and networking at the NADA convention in Las Vegas. Not only did we recap some of the high level observations that were revealed during the J.D. Power Auto Summit, but we also touched on some of the upcoming EV models that will be released this year from various manufacturers, including trucks and mid-size SUVs. Elizabeth also shares that J.D. Power is forecasting EV market share to grow from 8.4% to 12.1% this year, which translates to roughly 500,000 more EVs sold. (Um, wowza.) Press play on this episode to hear this and MANY more stats that may surprise you!

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This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway's “EVs for Everyone” program where you can rent-to-own an EV with no long-term financial commitment, no down payment or large upfront costs. If you’re curious about driving an EV but not ready to commit, head on over to https://www.driveitaway.com/ for more details.

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Hold onto your NACS chargers and buckle your seatbelts when listening to this episode because Andrew DiFeo, Managing Partner of Hyundai of St. Augustine, has a PhD in the car business (aka “poppa had dealerships”) and is by far one of the smartest operators in the game! Thanks to Andrew’s deep knowledge in auto retail, we were able to tackle a huge range of topics so press play right now to hear our deep dive conversation, (recorded on-site at the J.D. Power Summit in Las Vegas) on everything from the product market fit of EVs, to “charger anxiety” to affordability, to alternative fuels (and of course) to Hyundai’s current EV line.

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This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway's “EVs for Everyone” program where you can rent-to-own an EV with no long-term financial commitment, no down payment or large upfront costs. If you’re curious about driving an EV but not ready to commit, head on over to driveitway.com for more details.

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Breaking News! John Foley, CEO of Recharged, shares that his company is now rolling out dealer marketing agreements, which will help dealers sell their used EV inventory quickly and profitably on the recharged.com platform. I'm also joined today by my co-host Kimathi Boothe (Key!) VP of Dunamis Charge during this episode and we recorded on-site at the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) convention in (rainy!) Las Vegas. John's ultimate goal is to help create positive experiences for customers who are in the market for an EV, while aiming to shift dealers' mindsets about selling EVs. Tune in to hear more about how John is thinking about the EV tax credits and how he's anticipating an influx of EV lease returns coming into market over the next few years. Also, fun fact: John Foley is a Whitney Houston fan. Who woulda thought we had so much in common?!

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Elvis and a teal 1994 Honda Civic Hatchback. That's all you really need to know about our guest today, Joe Brown, CMO of Frank Leta Auto Group, a Honda and Acura dealer in Missouri. I'm also joined today by my co-host Kimathi Boothe (Key!) VP of Dunamis Charge during this episode and we recorded on-site at the NADA (National Automobile Dealers Association) convention in (rainy!) Las Vegas.

Press play to learn how Joe's dealerships plan on adapting to the changing landscape of EV retail with the introduction of Acura's all new electric line-up this year and the importance of positioning the Frank Leta Auto Group as an EV authority in the community. Also, be sure to listen until the end to hear Joe's hot take on the Sony Honda AFEELA (or as I call it, the "I feel ya").

This one is filled with laughs and a bit of levity so don't take us too seriously, okay?

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This episode is sponsored by my friends at Dunamis Charge who are on a mission to create a robust and reliable charging network that's truly accessible to all drivers everywhere. Check out everything they have to offer from home chargers to commercial grade options at Dunamis Charge https://dunamischarge.com/

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If you've ever had a suboptimal experience at a public charging station, Jason Goldfarb, an EV infrastructure attorney, knows exactly why you left feeling frustrated (and more importantly, how it all could have been prevented!) In this episode, Jason sheds light on the complexities and challenges surrounding EV charging infrastructure and the need for careful consideration when it comes to the location, incentives, and proper maintenance of public EV chargers. If you're involved in any way with the deployment of public EV infrastructure, you absolutely cannot miss this episode!

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"Gone are the days when you can just put out a press release and expect massive exposure." Seth Farbman, Co-founder and Chairman of Vstock Transfer, a stock transfer agent for publicly traded companies, joins the show today and discusses the process of handling IPOs for companies in the EV space. Seth emphasizes the importance of storytelling when you're looking to go public and explains why companies need talk about their journey in creative ways on social media and during live events like conferences. Additionally, Seth highlights the significance of visual elements in storytelling, such as showcasing products, fleets, chargers, etc. in order to gain traction with investors. If you're a founder (or part of an executive team) in the EV ecosystem who is considering going public this year - do not sleep on this episode! Seth drops some real gems in this one.

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EV enthusiast and startup mentor, Cory Hewett, stops by the show and puts my EV knowledge to the test with his version of, "Two Truths and a Lie: EV Edition." And let me tell you, it's a good thing I like Cory so much because (*spoiler alert*) we got into a bit of a disagreement about which statement was the lie. Also, be sure to listen until the end of the episode to hear the story about how some of Cory's friends drove a Nissan Ayria from the North Pole to South Pole last year. Now, that's a road trip I will not be taking anytime soon!

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Check out the Nissan Ariya in a North Pole to South Pole adventure: https://www.thenissannext.com/en/PoletoPole.html

Experian Automotive's Director of Product Marketing, Kirsten Von Busch, spills all the tea on a topic that is surprisingly underreported, which is....why aren't more women buying EVs? According to Experian's research, males account for 70.56% of new retail EV registrations, while females only account for 29.44%, which is a pretty significant gender gap that's remained consistent over time. Press play to hear the anecdotal "why" behind the data, as well as some other really surprising stats. By the end of this episode, you'll feel like you've earned an honorary PhD in "EV Gender Studies." (Hey OEMs, are ya listening? We hope so!)

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Is buying a used Tesla for you? Have you been toying with the idea of maybe snagging one of those Model 3's that are under $20k from Hertz right now? Well, here's what I can tell you for sure: My guest (and good friend!) Michele Pierog, CSO of Park My Fleet certainly loves her used Tesla Model Y and spills all the tea about her used Tesla buying experience. The good, the bad and the...interesting. We also talked about her involvement in a really cool documentary series called Charge Across America, an EV race that took place over a 10-day period with five diverse teams of drivers who had to race EVs across the United States in a unique rally-format event. The teams consisted of both experienced EV drivers and novices, creating a really interesting dynamic! There is so much good stuff in this episode, you're just gonna have to press play to hear it all.

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