Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
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Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
From Big Tech to the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Anup Parikh, founder of Pangea Charging shares his journey along with the challenges of implementing EV charging in multifamily and commercial real estate, the impact of incentives on EV adoption, and the cultural barriers in red states like Texas.
Anup also shares insights from his YouTube series, 'The Fast and the Curious,' where he engages with diverse perspectives on EVs. He reveals plans for a cross-country road trip to promote the EV industry and highlights the opportunities available for aspiring entrepreneurs in this space.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the EV Revolution
00:46 Anoop's Journey into the EV Space
02:17 Pangea Charging: Solving the Charging Dilemma
04:03 Challenges of Public Charging Access
06:01 Feedback from Multifamily Real Estate
09:09 The Texas EV Market: A Lagging Landscape
13:36 The Fast and the Curious: Anup's YouTube Journey
16:38 Engaging with Diverse Perspectives on EVs
22:51 Upcoming EV Road Trip Challenge
24:54 Exploring the EV Industry Landscape
28:00 The 90-Day Road Trip Plan
29:34 Pangea Charging's Mission and Vision
32:56 Advice for Aspiring EV Entrepreneurs
To learn more about Pangea Charging or follow Anup on YouTube as he documents his journey across the US, use the links below:
https://www.pangeacharging.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/thefastandthecurious
The Urban EV Podcast
Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.