Best Electrify Expo Podcasts (2024)

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Electrify Expo’s BJ Birtwell on the ways to win EV curious consumers 49:01

3d ago49:01

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The founder and CEO of the multi-city EV festival details the impact of a shift from early adopters to mass-market consumers and identifies counterintuitive ways to drive adoption of electric vehicles.By Automotive News

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BJ Birtwell of Electrify Expo 45:22

29d ago45:22

45:22

Summary We sit down with BJ Birtwell, the CEO and Founder of Electrify Expo. North America's largest touring EV festival that showcases all things electric: cars, bikes, scooters, skateboards, watercraft, and more. The festival aims to provide real-world experiences with electric products to help people determine if going electric is right for them…

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Summer EV Road Trip W/Steve Birkett 1:03:12

44m ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Summary Steve Birkett from @plugandplayEV shares his experience of an 8,500 mile road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) across the US. Ranging from level 2 charging at over night stops to the different fast charging networks he used, including Electrify America, ChargePoint, and regional providers. We discuss the gaps in charging infrastructure in t…

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Shailen Bhatt delivers a new national V2X deployment plan 37:37

1h ago37:37

37:37

The administrator of the Federal Highway Administration details a new U.S. DOT plan for rolling out a long-simmering technology capable of saving thousands of lives on American roads. Further, he discusses the ways artificial intelligence and infrastructure can accelerate safety improvements and reduce the more than 40,000 traffic deaths that occur…

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Grid Connections Podcast (and Life) Updates 13:09

2h ago13:09

13:09

Summary In today's episode, I’m sharing some updates on what’s in store for the podcast moving forward (and recent personal update: I am moving!). I’m looking to increase the number of episodes per week with more episodes involving different panels of guests. Along with exploring partnerships with other teams for more upcoming collaborations like l…

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SEMA President Mike Spagnola 1:09:03

5d ago1:09:03

1:09:03

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with CEO & President of SEMA - Mike Spagnola! SEMA, or Specialty Equipment Market Association, is one of the largest trade shows in America! The guys chat with Mike about the history of SEMA, ushering in the EV era, The Chevron Doctrine, CARB EO, Cal Bill SB301, drivers of tomorrow, & what to look out for …

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Francie Saunders from Out of Spec Podcast 1:22:30

6d ago1:22:30

1:22:30

Summary: Francie Saunders, host of the Out of Spec podcast, discusses her role at Out of Spec Studios and her passion for electric vehicles (EVs). The podcast covers topics like EV reviews, charging behavior, and expert interviews. Francie, with a background in natural sciences and teaching, aims to make EV content accessible. The conversation expl…

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FM Capital’s Mark Norman on EV pain points and a ‘return to normal’ 51:15

9d ago51:15

51:15

The managing partner at FM Capital examines barriers to electric-vehicle proliferation. Further, he discusses investing in transportation-tech startups and the economic conditions ending the “order taking” era in the auto industry.By Automotive News

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Rivian Founder & CEO RJ Scaringe on the Rivian R2, R3, R3X & Beyond! 1:32:11

12d ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Motortrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Rivian Founder & CEO, RJ Scaringe! RJ talks about EV adoption, Rivian R2, Rivian R3 & R3X, Rivian Commercial Van, Autonomy, Improvements from Gen 1 to Gen 2, NVIDIA partnership, Android Automotive, Unreal Engine, VW partnership, GenAI, international markets, NACS, Halloween mode, and a lightning r…

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July EV Industry Panel with John McElroy, Loren McDonald & Matt Teske 1:38:27

21d ago1:38:27

1:38:27

Summary In this episode, the panel discusses the current state of the automotive industry and how EV Sales plays into it. The panel also examines the factors that contribute to EV sales, including the charging experience and the availability of charging infrastructure. Highlighting the importance of understanding the target demographics and the nee…

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FirstElement Fuel’s Shane Stephens on hydrogen trucks’ long-term advantage (Part II) 29:00

16d ago29:00

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Although hydrogen may cost more initially, the FirstElement Fuel co-founder and chief business development officer argues hydrogen-powered trucks will be more efficient and viable than battery-electric counterparts at scale.By Automotive News

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Portland E-Prix with Nissan Formula E Team's Cristina Fernandez & Charlotte Henry 42:12

19d ago42:12

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MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to Portland International Raceway for Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Head of Performance & Simulation, Cristina Fernandez, AND Track Side Electronic & System Engineer, Charlotte Henry! The group discusses the Portland E-Prix, specifics about Portland Internatio…

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Episode 334 w/ BJ Birtwell & Mike Spagnola: Electrifying SEMA 1:01:21

20d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Joining Jarod today is Mike Spagnola, the President and CEO of SEMA. Jarod and Mike are also joined by guest host BJ Birtwell, THE founder and CEO of Electrify Expo. Tune in as they dive into all things EV and how both of their respective shows can grow the EV market. ----- FOLLOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

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FirstElement Fuel’s Shane Stephens unlocks hydrogen-powered transportation (Part I) 30:04

1M ago30:04

30:04

The chief business development officer and founder of FirstElement Fuel details what it really takes to build hydrogen fueling infrastructure and the overall state of the nascent hydrogen ecosystem in California and beyond.By Automotive News

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Portland E-Prix with Nissan Formula E Team's Managing Director & Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe 38:07

27d ago38:07

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MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman take the podcast on the road to the 2024 Portland E-Prix to chat with Nissan Formula E Team's Managing Director & Team Principal, Tommaso Volpe! Tommaso talks about the race season, the evolution of Formula E, the new Gen 4 car, the chess game of Formula E racing, finding the right drivers for Formula E, and mo…

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John Voelcker of Tempting Fate Tours and Contributing Editor Car & Driver 1:00:22

28d ago1:00:22

1:00:22

John Voelcker joins us again to discuss recent quarterly EV sales and the growth of the EV market. He mentions that EV sales continue to rise despite the headlines, and he predicts that EVs will make up 10% of the market by the end of the year. He also talks about the introduction of GM's Ultium vehicles and his experience driving the Chevy Blazer …

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Episode #333 w/ Ron Zaras: Breaking Pikes Peak Record 58:26

1M ago58:26

58:26

Joining Jarod today is Ron Zaras. Ron broke the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record in 2024, has worked with Hyundai testing new EVs, and has tons of experience in racing. Jarod and Ron talk about Ron's automotive journey, experiences and his different builds, Pikes Peak as an emerging battleground to prove the emergence of performance EVs, and thoughts a…

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Sarasina Tuchen previews air mobility’s third chapter 44:53

1M ago44:53

44:53

The investor, advisor and former U.S. DOT senior scientist links the emerging eVTOL industry with America’s global innovation leadership. She further explains how aviation must be better integrated with other transportation options.By Automotive News

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The Future of User Experience with Mercedes' Dalal Elsheikh 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with MBRDNA Experience Designer, Dalal Elsheikh! What will user experience look like 10-15 years from now? Will we be exclusively looking at screens? What about VR or AR? How will AI be implemented? 2:12 - Question of the Day. 7:43 - Dalal's role at Mercedes. 11:51 - Will Screens be the standard moving…

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Brenton Murray of Electruck4x4.com 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

Brenton Murray, founder of Electruck 4x4, discusses his journey in the EV industry and the development of accessories for electric trucks. He highlights the need for accessories in the EV space, particularly in the overlanding and off-roading community. The focus of Electruck 4x4 is currently on the Rivian R1T, with some products also available for…

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Episode #332 w/ Laurance Yap: Electrifying Dealerships 50:34

1M ago50:34

50:34

Joining Jarod on the podcast is Laurance Yap, the Senior Manager of Sustainability at Lithia & Driveway. LAD is the largest auto retailer in the nation and has been ramping up its educational online marketplace called GreenCars. They talk about the future of car dealership selling EVs and how the experience will change overall. ----- FOLLOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Grayson Brulte on the rocky rollout of software-defined vehicles 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

The founder and CEO of The Road To Autonomy examines the new Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture, casts some doubts on the auto industry’s electrification push and explores the broader mobility business landscape.By Automotive News

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Driving Around the World with Andrew Comrie-Picard | TransGlobal Car Expedition 1:10:55

2M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with stuntman, Rally Champion, X Games athlete, & world explorer - Andrew Comrie-Picard! Andrew talks all about the TransGlobal Car Expedition - the world's FIRST around-the-world expedition through BOTH geographic poles! Learn more at TransGlobalCar.com 0:36 - Question of the Day. 5:12 - What is the T…

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Quincy Lee of Electric Era 47:50

1M ago47:50

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Quincy Lee, the CEO and founder of Electric Era, discusses the company's mission to build EV fast charging stations and improve the charging experience for EV drivers. They focus on reliability and aim to achieve a 99.9% success rate. Electric Era uses a battery-backed system, edge compute technology, and a vertically integrated software stack to e…

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Episode 331 w/ Matt Jaskol: Racing To The Future 57:15

1M ago57:15

57:15

Joining Jarod today is professional race car driver Matt Jaskol. Matt is a part-time driver who competes in NASCAR. They discuss the future of EVs when it comes to everyday life, but also when it comes to professional racing. Matt offers some great insights on how EVs will impact racing in the future. ---- FOLLOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Live from Amazon Recharge Zone: Hankook iON EV Tire Delivers 25% Longer Lifespan 14:19

1M ago14:19

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Live from the Amazon Recharge Zone at Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California, KC Jensen, VP of Sales at Hankook Tire, joins Matt Teske to unveil the Hankook iON tire, specially designed for EVs. These tires promise 25% longer tread life and a 25% reduction in road noise. With a substantial $1.6 billion US investment, Hankook focuses on sustainabi…

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John O’Leary on the affordability gap for zero-emissions vehicles 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

John O’Leary, CEO of Daimler Truck North America, discusses where he thinks hydrogen fits in commercial trucking and what role incentives play in increasing vehicle affordability. He also shares his perspective on charging infrastructure availability.By Automotive News

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Electrify Expo Founder BJ Birtwell on the EV Learning Curve, His Ah-ha Moment, & Electrify Expo's 8 City Tour! 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

MotorTrend's Ed oh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Electrify Expo Founder & CEO - BJ Birtwell! Want to test drive an EV? Want to learn more about EVs? The guys discuss the mission of Electrify Expo, the EV learning curve, the politicization of EVs, fighting FUD, rapid advancement by the Chinese market, and more! Learn more at ElectrifyExpo.com! 0:37 - …

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Jonny Lieberman 59:27

2M ago59:27

59:27

Summary In this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase sits down with Jonny Lieberman, Co-Host of the InEVitable Podcast and Senior Features Editor at MotorTrend. Dive into an engaging discussion on the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the current state of EV charging infrastructure. Key Topics Covered: The pivotal role of software…

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Episode 330 w/ Dakota Schuetz: Greatest Scooter Rider of All Time 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Jarod DeAnda is joined by Dakota Schuetz, the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) in scooter riding. They talk about a wide range of topics like how Dakota got started, his current ventures in Dubai and China, and his outlook on the scooter and electric scooter landscape. ---- FOLLOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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