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.
Vehicle-To-Grid and Why the Tesla Cybertruck Still Matters
The Urban EV Podcast
58 minutes
5 months ago
Vehicle-To-Grid and Why the Tesla Cybertruck Still Matters
In this episode of the Urban EV Podcast, we are joined by Chase Drum, EV advocate and founder of The Grid Connections podcast. Chase discusses his journey into electric vehicles, the evolution of EV technology, the current state of the grid and charging infrastructure, and the challenges and potential of vehicle-to-grid technology with Tesla leading the way. The conversation also touches on the future of EV charging and battery technology, offering insights for those curious about making the switch to electric vehicles.
You can find Chase on the Grid Connections podcast here: https://gridconnections.fm/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the EV Revolution
02:09 Chase Drum's Journey in EV Advocacy
04:08 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles
06:01 The Role of the Grid in EV Adoption
08:30 Challenges and Innovations in EV Charging
10:54 Vehicle-to-Grid Technology and Its Potential
21:23 The Future of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Technology
22:50 Challenges in EV Adoption and Infrastructure
25:53 The Importance of Standardization in EV Charging
30:25 Rethinking EV Charging Experiences
36:55 Rapid Fire Round: Personal Car Experiences
37:51 First Electric Vehicles: Personal Experiences
40:23 Charging Stories: The Good and the Bad
46:26 Advice for the EV Curious: Jump In!
53:51 Future Innovations in EV Charging and Battery Technology
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.