This is In-Between Charges, the perfect podcast to listen to while your EV charges. The hosts, Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg from Monta, bring you all the information about what happens in between charges, behind your charge points and behind the scenes of the EV ecosystem. Hear from leaders and experts in the EV and transportation industry who will discuss the hottest topics around EV’s and EV charging.
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Showcases a wide range of industries and fields, featuring guests from entrepreneurship, entertainment, sports, arts, science, and more. The podcast bridges the gap between personal and professional experiences, allowing listeners to connect with the guests on a deeper level and draw inspiration from their diverse journeys. With each episode, listeners are not only inspired by the guests' stories of triumph but also gain practical lessons and strategies that can be applied to their own lives ...
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State 48 Founder Michael Spangenberg Gets Real About Local Business Success
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You've seen their uniquely designed TShirts along with other apparel and merchandise around the State and in some instances the globe for a decade now. But do you know who is behind the launch and growth of one of Arizona's many local business success stories? Michael Spangenberg was like so many other Entrepreneurs who had a dream and vision. Alon…
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Smart Charging Explained: Jaap Burger on the Future of EV Infrastructure
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Hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg are joined by Jaap Burger, Senior Advisor on EV Grid Integration. Jaap brings his extensive experience and knowledge to discuss the nuances of smart charging for electric vehicles and the policies that maximize its potential for a decarbonized power market and grid. Jump into the current state of smart chargi…
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She's overseen Super Bowl's & NCAA Championships, One Of The Most Influential Members Of The Arizona Sports Community, Jay Parry talks big games and a career filled with big moments
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In the latest installment of Breakthrough Chronicles I caught up with one of the busiest women in Sports! What does it take to pull off successful Super Bowl's and a Men's Final 4? Jay Parry has had a front row seat as the CEO and Executive who has been tasked with making them spectacular not only for Arizona but for the world to see! From WNBA Cha…
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Cheryl Miller is the true definition of a basketball legend, Hall of Famer and numerous other accolades! Inside her story, she touches on who inspired her, how her family played a massive role in her success ...
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She dominated the game long before Social Media and live broadcasts of women's basketball. Can you imagine the attention and social media explosion that would occur if a player scored 105 points in a game today?! She did that! She's long been considered the better Miller of the hooping Millers. You might know her brother Reggie? Knee injuries cut h…
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Summertime and the chargin's (not so) easy, with Felix Hamer
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Summer has arrived and it’s time for that annual road trip. Hopping in your EV and wondering how to navigate EV charging across borders? Or why the price of a kWh can vary so widely? This episode of “In-Between Charges” has the answers to all your questions. Hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg speak with famed “EV Travel Hacker” Electric Felix.…
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JJake Plummer-Valley football legend-Business owner-drawing up plays for a better quality of life
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Jake Plummer stopped by on our latest Episode of Breakthrough Chronicles. He has always marched to his own beat. From his days at ASU to the NFL, Plummers path in life has and will always be on his terms. He never wanted to be defined by just football and now his purpose is built around trying to provide a better quality of life by educating the ma…
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Heavy duty, high voltage: Ins and outs of a heavy duty CPO with Roel Visser from Milence
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Award winning, Legendary Investigative Journalist Mike Watkiss has always been chasing a story-we catch up with him
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On the newest episode of Breakthrough Chronicles with Kevin Ray, he sits down with long-time, award-winning journalist Mike Watkiss to discuss his career, acting, family and covering some of the most infamous trials in American history.By Kevin Ray
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No silver bullet for battery tech, with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz from Sphere Energy
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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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Rex Chapman Unfiltered-A raw, emotional & powerful conversation with the man known as King Rex
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He was seemingly born to have a basketball in his hand. As the only son born in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Laura and Wayne Chapman, young Rex would feel the pull of that orange sphere at an early age to no ones surprise considering his father Wayne played professionally. It wasn't quite that simple however. Few knew of his love for the Pool and his…
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Electrifying the Track: McLaren’s Formula E Journey, with Ian James from NEOM McLaren
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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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Unstoppable- How Anthony Robles-Born with 1 leg became a 3X All American Wrestler-In his own words
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Anthony Robles was born with one leg to a mother who was only 16 years old. You wanna talk about the odds being stacked against you?! But the fierce, loving, nurturing spirit and attitude of his mother Judy would be instilled in him seemingly the moment he took his first breath. What others saw as a disability, Anthony's mother saw and chose to tea…
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Our Grid: the next digital frontier, with Michael Kent from GridBeyond
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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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3 Strokes couldn't stop her-Health setbacks became catalyst to Pen Bestseller-Coach Dar on Bouncing Back
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She's coached world class athletes, CEO's, world leaders, and artists. A 3rd Stroke took her skills, attributes and talents and required her to relearn every day tasks. In the process she realized she needed to heed some of her own coaching to start her journey back. The end result is a Best selling book that chronicles her path back and lays out s…
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A LIFETIME OF FIRSTS-HOW A HALL OF FAME HOOPER BECAME AN ALL WORLD HURDLER
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She grew up the 6th of 11 children where competition started early in her life. As a quiet, shy girl little did she know that 5 decades later she'd be in multiple Halls of Fame, a multi time Champion as an Executive as well as an Emmy Winning Broadcaster. Yet, none of those feats came without numerous obstacles being thrown at her. Her greatest acc…
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Charging up that hill: Strange things are happening in the EU with Lucie Mattera from ChargeUp Europe
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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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Eddie Johnson-Lessons from the Streets of Chicago, a Mother's Love and learning to Dream early
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The successful man you see and hear today was built thru early challenges in life in the Chicago projects of Cabrini Green. He survivied multiple brushes with death by the love and strong hand of his single mother as well as his siblings. He also learned the importance of Dreaming of something better and how those dreams put him on a path where he'…
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What the charge is happening?! A Q&A deep dive
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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)
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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
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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]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 …
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