The EVs for Everyone Podcast

? 2 years ago… I had this crazy idea to take EVs for Everyone full time. No more halfway. No more “kinda” doing it. No more overthinking it. It was time to bet on myself. And while the phrase, “do it scared” could not have been more true for me at the time, the wonderful team at Cherokee Media Group welcomed me with open arms during UCW 2022 and helped me launch the first episode of the show with none other than John Possumato, Esq. as my first guest. Thanks to Joe Overby for posting this photo today which reminded how far the show has come in two years! ?? Amazon box tripod and all. And now fast forward to today… I’m producing an episode with Jennifer Brace, Chief Futurist at Ford Motor Company from MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined and this amazing EV4E community has grown to well over 2k members (and counting)!! You cannot imagine how much it means that you’re here hanging out with me. ??And of course, NONE of this would be possible without all of the incredible EV4E industry partner support in Q3: Experian Automotive Interv_l Group | B Corp? Coltura Dealer Benefit ABB E-mobility Plug Advanta-STAR Automotive Research Driveitaway Smartville Inc. MAPconnected Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Network REVO Forth Mobility Recurrent AmpUp Pando Electric The Merlin Group Automotive News J.D. Power Ciocca Automotive Rohrman Automotive Group Eco Auto Lectrium There’s so much more to come! I’m just getting started. Will I see you soon during fall conference season?! #EVsforEveryone #EVs #ElectricVehicles

Trend-setting legends? Check ? Coming to a city near you… Level 2 EV chargers on streetlight poles. Yes, you heard right. Michael DiNucci, CRO of AmpUp and Dean Spacht, MBA, PMP, CSSGB, Executive Director at EVSE, join the show today to talk about their innovative new partnership that's helping to revolutionize EV charging in urban settings. Press play to hear how their collaboration has led to the implementation of Level 2 EV chargers on streetlight poles in Los Angeles, (and 5 other cities across the U.S.) which has enhanced accessibility and addresses challenges like limited parking and the need for curbside charging. Tune in to hear insights on how this project stands at the crossroads of urban planning, technology, and EV adoption. Would you want this in your hometown? Tell me in the comments ?? ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/ey_z4uQY ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/emKxevqB ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/erdMjeNU #EVsforEveryone #AmpUp #lightpolechargers #EVs #electricvehicles

So you think you’ve seen everything, huh? Well, I bet you've never seen a panda washing a car, along with an outstanding lineup of speakers scheduled for the EV Service, Ops, and Aftersales Summit happening in Detroit next month! See, there’s always *something* cool on the internet. I’ll be your EV emcee for the day on Thursday, October 24th and I’m so excited to be hosting discussions around EV diagnostics, tech training, dealership EV infrastructure and so. much. more. Basically all the stuff you need to know in order to stay competitive in the service lane. ?? Capeesh? Register below and use code MAP300 for $300 off your registration from now until September 30th. https://lnkd.in/efHMk2cQ Will I see you there?? MAPconnected Vehicle Service & Warranty Lifecycle Network Pam Walter Al (The Green Dealer ????) Salas Eco Auto Austin Conroy Rohrman Automotive Group Cox Automotive Inc. Ford Motor Company Bozard Ford Lincoln #EVsforEveryone #fixedops #EVservice #vehiclewarranty

[VOLUME UP] … today’s top story … The EVs for Everyone Podcast teams up with Experian Automotive to launch a monthly podcast series featuring unfiltered conversations about EVs *AND* Experian Automotive becomes the exclusive provider of electric vehicle data to The EVs for Everyone Podcast. What does this mean for you? Tune into today’s episode with Kirsten Von Busch, Director of Automotive Product Marketing at Experian Automotive to find out! ?? And of course, a massive THANK YOU to the wonderful team at Experian for supporting and partnering with a woman-owned automotive media company- “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” ??? News release: https://lnkd.in/eNux8rj5 Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts: ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/eGE8FCrh ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eu67KssM ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/eD-sgnCz #EVsforEveryone #ExperianAutomotive #EVs #electricvehicles

*Steve Harvey voice* -> “survey says!” Molly Boigon, Tech and Innovation Reporter at Automotive News is back on the show today to talk about the 2024 Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) from EY which finds that 34% of U.S. consumers planning to buy a car in the next two years are considering an EV which is down from 48% a year ago. While it’s true that early adopters have paved the way for EV consideration, now its all about helping a new wave of buyers understand the long term benefits of going electric. Don’t miss this candid conversation with Molly and I because this EY survey definitely has some…spice. I’m talking 3-5 business days worth of spice! ??Apple: https://lnkd.in/eP6qXvha ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ejnK8KYs ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/ekZVWHrZ #EVsforEveryone #ElectricVehicles #EVs Scott Lear Steve Patton Courtney Dusseau Katie Johar

I understand if I’m not invited to speak in North Dakota anytime soon… Ryan Else, Corporate Fixed Operations Director at Eide Automotive Group in North Dakota, joins the show today to talk about the role of service and collision in the EV space (imagine that!) Although North Dakota has one of the lowest rates of EV adoption in the country, Ryan openly discusses his expectations for the future of fixed operations involving electric drivetrains. In the land of F-150s, RAMs (and some hybrids), Ryan gives us all a much needed reality check. Yeah, I said it! ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/e3e3Xr94 ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/efhugdPM ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/e7SKq6DG Thank you, Kaylee Felio?? for the introduction to Ryan! #EVsforEveryone #EVservice #fixedops #electricvehicles

??”They don’t give you the fizz,” is my favorite… Happy World EV Day, my friend! Now let's go read some mean comments on the interwebs (or X to be exact) and have a laugh or two. Oh, and today is a solo episode. Sorry about your luck. ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/egAiyM_Z ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVfDeJC6 ??Online: https://lnkd.in/eqwqTPJn Which comment is your favorite?? #EVsforEveryone #EVs #WorldEVDay #electricvehicles #automotivepodcast

For any startup operating in the EV sector… Stefon Crawford, Partner at GM Ventures and Jimmy Douglas, Founder and CEO at Plug are on the show today to talk *all things* autotech investing. ?????? GM Ventures invests in early-stage companies, with a flexible approach to stage, check size ($2-10 million), and strategic alignment. What's even more exciting is that GM Ventures often becomes the first customer of the companies it invests in, providing value that extends well beyond financial support. This episode is packed with insights such as whether or not the the focus on electric vehicles (EVs) is justified, the aspects of autotech investing Stefon wishes more people were aware of, and so much more. (Also, agree or disagree on the Mariah comment?) Tune in here! ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/eQvBMMh9 ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2cJ9YEJ ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/ewdp-vu9 #EVsforEveryone #autotech #EVs #GMVentures #plug #autoretail General Motors

?? SOUND ON Enjoy the long weekend EVeryone! Acura General Motors Chevrolet Ford Motor Company American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Nissan Motor Corporation Rivian Tesla Volkswagen #EVsforEveryone #electricvehicles #EVtaxcredit #EVs

People don’t *actually* understand… …that despite EVs being well-suited to the UK's relatively short average travel distances, range anxiety (and an intense resistance to change!) keep some buyers hesitant. ???? ???? Luckily, I had the good fortune of interviewing Nick King, Insight Director at Auto Trader UK and Scott Case, CEO of Recurrent to discuss the UK / US electric vehicle landscape. ???? Also, listen to the end of the episode to hear a clip of Nick's chart topping single, "Rosemary" played by his former band in the 90's, Great Northern Electrics! Are you gonna tune in? ?? Apple: https://lnkd.in/eRRHqH4T ?? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eipmv3R2 ?? Online: https://lnkd.in/ewDXcArp #EVsforEveryone #electricvehicles #EVs #AutoTraderUK #Recurrent