Best Kevin Spangenberg Podcasts (2024)

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Heavy duty, high voltage: Ins and outs of a heavy duty CPO with Roel Visser from Milence 44:39

23d ago44:39

44:39

In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg sit down with Roel Visser, the Chief Commercial Officer at Milence, delving into the transformative world of electric heavy-duty vehicles. They delve into Roel's insights on the rapid growth of electric truck sales in Europe, the challenges of establishing a reliable c…

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Beyond Batteries: Hybrid Energy Systems and the Grid with Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech 38:59

2M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg chat with Dr. Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech. Andreas brings his expertise in hybrid energy systems to the table, discussing how these technologies are revolutionizing our approach to energy storage and making renewable sources more effective. He simpl…

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Turning a corner: profitability & next gen charging with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF 44:53

3M ago44:53

44:53

Joining Kevin and Mike for this episode of "In Between Charges" is Ryan Fisher, an electrified transport analyst for Bloomberg NEF. From his early days working on projects like the I-PACE and Second Life Batteries to analyzing the rapid evolution of charging technologies and corporate strategies, Ryan illuminates the intricate web of developments s…

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The real greenhouse of the future: Decarbonising homes with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, from HagerEnergy 36:03

4M ago36:03

36:03

In this episode of "In Between Charges," Mike and Kevin engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink from E3/DC and the Hager Group, who shares his transition from the automotive industry to leading the charge in home energy management. The discussion illuminates the progress and potential of renewable energy, the role of electric veh…

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The future of EV charging, are we there yet? with your hosts, Mike and Kevin 25:58

5M ago25:58

25:58

This episode of In Between Charges takes listeners on a unique journey through the streets of Copenhagen, exploring the world of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Hosts Kevin and Mike embark on a lively adventure, testing out various charging stations and discussing the evolving landscape of EV charging infrastructure. They delve into topics like the…

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Trackside Tech: The McLaren Formula E Engineering Story 27:42

6M ago27:42

27:42

Gear up for an electrifying journey into the world of Formula E racing with this episode of 'In-Between Charges.' Hosted by Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg, this episode features an insightful discussion with Chris Dyer and Albert Lau, two of McLaren’s distinguished Formula E engineers. Dive deep into the nuances of efficiency in electric racing,…

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Climate tech: reflecting on 2023 and what’s coming next, with Mark Tomasovic from Energize Capital 37:27

7M ago37:27

37:27

Join hosts Kevin and Mike in our special year-end episode of In Between Charges. Together, we will dive into the electrifying world of climate tech with Mark Tomasovic, principal for Energize Capital. In this illuminating conversation, we explore the major climate tech trends of the past year, the evolution of EVs in the US, and a forward-looking d…

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No silver bullet for battery tech, with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz from Sphere Energy 40:19

8M ago40:19

40:19

Listen in on this Autumnal Wednesday as Mike and Kevin meet with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz, co-founders of Sphere Energy, to explore the battery mega trend and its sweeping impact on multiple industries. Together, they unravel the fascinating world of batteries, from production and development acceleration to understanding their significance in …

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Electrifying the Track: McLaren’s Formula E Journey, with Ian James from NEOM McLaren 28:47

9M ago28:47

28:47

Welcome to season 2 of In Between Charges! We are still the best podcast to listen to while waiting for your EV to charge. For the season premiere, hosts Mike and Kevin raced to get the best guest and make this new season take off like no other! Puns aside, we’re debuting this new season with a star guest: NEOM McLaren’s Formula E and Extreme E rac…

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In Between Charges: Season 2 trailer 0:56

9M ago0:56

0:56

By Mike Hawkes & Kevin Spangenberg

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Our Grid: the next digital frontier, with Michael Kent from GridBeyond 35:33

10M ago35:33

35:33

On the last episode of season 1, Mike and Kevin uncover a hidden gem from the largest machine that man ever made: grid service schemes. You might be asking, what on earth are these schemes? In short, they make the grid more sustainable by providing flexibility in the amount of assets that can help support it, opening up new opportunities for busine…

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Charging up that hill: Strange things are happening in the EU with Lucie Mattera from ChargeUp Europe 41:51

12M ago41:51

41:51

This episode has another knowledgeable and influential guest joining the conversation! We sat down with Lucie Mattera. Lucie is the Secretary General of ChargeUp Europe, a trade association that represents the interests of the EV charging industry in front of the European Commission, and is responsible for publishing the yearly State of the Industr…

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What the charge is happening?! A Q&A deep dive 35:04

1y ago35:04

35:04

There is no special guest on the show this month, but don’t despair! More EV industry info and news are coming your way. Our hosts Mike and Kevin crowdsourced some listener questions and they are here to give you the answers. Is range anxiety real? Aren’t EV batteries really resource heavy?? Why is there such a disparity in EV adoption between the …

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Elon Musk, China and EVs with Benny Engelbrecht (Former Danish Minister of Transport) 31:55

1y ago31:55

31:55

Denmark, like the rest of Scandinavia, is a nation at the forefront of the transition to electrification and e-mobility in Europe and the world. From public transport fleets to taxation plans for CO2, for years, Denmark has been implementing an extensive list of policies that promote an electric and sustainable lifestyle from the top down. Differen…

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EVs and the new business opportunities: everyone wants a piece of the pie, with Henrik Langeland from Enode 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

The role of electric vehicles in a cleaner future is undeniable. Their widespread adoption will lead to cleaner transportation methods and improvements in our air quality, especially in densely populated areas, where dependency on fossil fuels in transportation makes up a significant proportion of all CO emissions. EVs open up a whole world of oppo…

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AFIR not, EV charging help is here with Aaron Fishbone [SPECIAL EPISODE] 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

38:08

The need to quickly roll out EV charging infrastructure is a central topic across the EV industry - some say there’s not enough, some say it needs to be more standardised, and some spend their days discussing how exactly to make EV charging a premium business and provide a great user experience. Important discussions are taking place at the highest…

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Who said the UK cannot reach net zero? with Joshua Partridge and George Mason from Bird & Bird 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

In today’s episode we dove into the impact of global net zero emission targets on two of the largest, and arguably most significant, industries in the race to net-zero: the automotive and energy industries. We are focusing on the UK and discussing the contrasts to Europe to understand how both regions are faring, and what strategies they’re employi…

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EV roaming: the digital scale required with Christian Hahn 42:09

1+ y ago42:09

42:09

The new year is here and with it, Mike and Kevin are excited to chat about one of e-mobility’s most misunderstood elements, roaming. While the word “roaming” may bring to mind an exorbitant cell phone bill from that holiday abroad, in the EV industry, roaming means something different. It drives the electric mobility revolution forward by making ch…

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Norway's EV love story with Jan Tore Gjøby 32:14

1+ y ago32:14

32:14

Mike and Kevin take a trip up north to uncover the secrets of the EV capital of the world: Norway. Norway is head and shoulders above every other country when it comes to EV adoption, with over 90% of new vehicle sales being EVs. From removing those notoriously high Scandinavian vehicle taxes to purchase incentives, along with charge plug standardi…

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Grid Expansion with Christoffer Greisen from Hybrid Greentech 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, Mike and Kevin will unpack how the grid - an infrastructure that took almost 150 years to build - has to be transformed and in many cases even rebuilt from the ground up to accommodate for the electrical revolution of large-scale industries including transportation. The kicker? This transformation needs to happen NOW. Is this even …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Kevin Spangenberg Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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In-Between Charges

Mike Hawkes & Kevin Spangenberg

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Heavy duty, high voltage: Ins and outs of a heavy duty CPO with Roel Visser from Milence 44:39

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Beyond Batteries: Hybrid Energy Systems and the Grid with Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech 38:59

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Turning a corner: profitability & next gen charging with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF 44:53

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The real greenhouse of the future: Decarbonising homes with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, from HagerEnergy 36:03

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The future of EV charging, are we there yet? with your hosts, Mike and Kevin 25:58

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Trackside Tech: The McLaren Formula E Engineering Story 27:42

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Climate tech: reflecting on 2023 and what’s coming next, with Mark Tomasovic from Energize Capital 37:27

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No silver bullet for battery tech, with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz from Sphere Energy 40:19

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Electrifying the Track: McLaren’s Formula E Journey, with Ian James from NEOM McLaren 28:47

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In Between Charges: Season 2 trailer 0:56

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Our Grid: the next digital frontier, with Michael Kent from GridBeyond 35:33

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Charging up that hill: Strange things are happening in the EU with Lucie Mattera from ChargeUp Europe 41:51

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What the charge is happening?! A Q&A deep dive 35:04

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Elon Musk, China and EVs with Benny Engelbrecht (Former Danish Minister of Transport) 31:55

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EVs and the new business opportunities: everyone wants a piece of the pie, with Henrik Langeland from Enode 29:23

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AFIR not, EV charging help is here with Aaron Fishbone [SPECIAL EPISODE] 38:08

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Who said the UK cannot reach net zero? with Joshua Partridge and George Mason from Bird & Bird 33:52

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EV roaming: the digital scale required with Christian Hahn 42:09

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Norway's EV love story with Jan Tore Gjøby 32:14

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Grid Expansion with Christoffer Greisen from Hybrid Greentech 26:22

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