The Way We're Talking About EVs is Wrong, Part 1

In this week's episode of the EV Resource Podcast I talk with EV racing champion Jon Bickford about his experience getting banned from multiple racetracks and Autocross series, what the general response has been to EV domination, and what it means for the future of motorsport.—————————————Patreon Supporters: Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Eric Weber,  Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record: https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/ShopSupport the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

Hello Friends! In this episode I speak with Roger Sands, CEO of Wyebot, about the challenges and solutions surrounding WIFI networks in manufacturing facilities. We touch on the important considerations regarding the risks and interesting hurdles to overcome for an IT team working for an EV manufacturer.I hope you enjoy it!Mentioned on the podcast:Wyebot: https://wyebot.com/—————————————Patreon Supporters: Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Eric Weber,  Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record: https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/ShopSupport the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

As we stand at the threshold of a new era in personal transportation, I see a clear need to adjust our conversation about EVs. The journey so far has illuminated the path for enthusiasts and pioneers, but the road ahead requires us to engage a broader audience — the early majority. These pragmatic adopters are not primarily motivated by the allure of new technology or environmental activism; they seek reliable, practical solutions that mesh with their everyday lives.The insights and strategies I’ve outlined in this episode advocate for a shift from a narrative steeped in technological jargon and environmental idealism to one that speaks directly to the practical, immediate benefits of EV ownership. By emphasizing aspects like cost savings, convenience, ease of use, and the sheer readiness of EVs to meet daily needs, we can bridge the chasm and guide the early majority across.This isn't merely about selling cars; it's about fostering a movement towards sustainable transportation that is inclusive, accessible, and appealing to the widest possible audience. As we refine our messages, focus on relatability, and underscore the tangible benefits of electric vehicles, we pave the way for a future where EVs are not just a choice for the few but the preferred option for the many.As we continue to navigate this transition, let's all commit to a dialogue that resonates, educates, and inspires. The journey of EV adoption is ongoing, and by embracing a more inclusive and pragmatic approach to our communication, I believe we ensure that it's a journey we can all share in, driving forward into a cleaner, more efficient future.Support the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

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Coming up this week! FSD for Everybody! Tesla Gives Free Trial of FSD for a Month, A Volvo EV Explodes in CO Family Garage, and What’s Going On With EV Demand? Are Tough Times Ahead?Content:0:00 - Intro and Welcome1:35 - Fisker Is In Trouble4:44 - Climate Protestors Confuse Me10:24 - EV Demand… up? Down?14:31 - Nissan and Mitsubishi team up on EV truck16:59 - Formula E in Japan22:07 - EV Explosion in CO25:17 - Tesla FSD Trail for All29:11 - AnnouncementsMentioned on the podcast:EV Climate Protestors: https://youtu.be/Rdx2F6b8-ag?si=05c4batAW4Kna4QKTirerack.com: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-100760372-10376887Ohmmu Batteries: https://www.ohmmu.com/?ref=gb9uvv3jh8—————————————Patreon Supporters: Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Eric Weber,  Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record: https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/Shop—————————————Support the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

Hello friends! In this episode of the EV Resource Podcast I speak with Dr. Michelle Tokarz about the role silicon plays in an EV battery. It's a technical dive into one of the most abundant and important minerals on earth!I hope you enjoy this conversation!Mentioned in the show:Coretec Group Endurion Project:https://thecoretecgroup.com/technology/endurion/—————————————Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids.https://www.titanautotire.comPatreon Supporters:Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Eric Weber, Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution.   patreon.com/evresource —————————————Life on Record:https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/ShopSupport the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

Sometimes, it only takes a small spark to light the world on fire. Steven's journey started when he was 8yrs old and his burning passion was lit by the example and influence of his school librarian, Nancy Dankle. For decades, Steven has been an outspoken member of his community encouraging and influencing the town of Bucksport, Maine to support and adopt electric vehicles and solar energy. It has been said that those who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do... and Steven is living proof. Through his efforts, Bucksport, and the world are certainly changed for the better.I hope you enjoy this conversation!Mentioned in the show: Plant a tree in memory of Nancy Dankle:https://tree.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27566005Electric/Solar for Bucksport ME Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3424337907653525/ —————————————Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids. https://www.titanautotire.comPatreon Supporters:Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Charles Hall, Eric Weber, Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution.   / evresource  —————————————Life on Record:https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatorymembership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV ResourceSupport the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

In this episode of the EV Resource Podcast, I engage in an enlightening conversation with Brendan Jones, President and CEO of Blink Charging. We discuss the unique strategies that distinguish Blink in the EV charging industry and embark on a journey to unveil the innovative vision driving the company's progress. Our discussion sheds light on the distinct practices poised to make Blink Charging the first publicly traded EV charging company to achieve profitability in 2024.Blink Charging Website: https://www.blinkcharging.comBlink Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blinkcharging/Blink on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/blinkchargingBlink on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blinkcharging/—————————————Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids.  https://www.titanautotire.comPatreon Supporters: Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Charles Hall, Eric Weber, Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record:https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/Shop—————————————Support the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

Hello friends! This week Jon and I are talking about some of the latest EV news stories and it's a good one!Mentioned in the episode:https://medium.com/@info_34973/tesla-driver-charges-vehicle-in-flood-waters-sindlesham-wokingham-684e8140ad3—————————————Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids.  https://www.titanautotire.comPatreon Supporters: Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Charles Hall, Eric Weber, Bruce Gallant, Tony StuntzIf you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource—————————————Life on Record:https://www.lifeonrecord.com—————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:https://www.ev-resource.com/dealsI also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:https://www.ev-resource.com/Shop—————————————Support the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]

CBRE, the largest commercial real estate company on the planet does A LOT more than what you probably knew about them. In this week's episode of the EV Resource Podcast, I break it all down with Jim Hurless, CBRE's Global Real Estate Leader - Electric Vehicle Infrastructure.We talk about CBRE's pivotal role in helping build out critical EV infrastructure across the planet, the nature of the challenges, and I discover something truly amazing about them...For more information: https://www.cbre.com/services/transform-business-outcomes/electric-vehicle-infrastructure—————————————Podcast Partner: Titan Auto and Tire - Titan is one of the very few independent shops in Central Virginia that are qualified to work on EVs and Hybrids.    https://www.titanautotire.com  —————————————Patreon Supporters:   Director Tier - Rajeev Narayan, Andy CooperExecutive Producer Tier - Christopher LawrenceProducer Tier - Charles Hall, Eric Weber, Tony Stuntz  If you would like to support the EV Resource Podcast, Magazine, Newsletter, and YouTube Channel, head over to Patreon and consider a monthly contribution. https://www.patreon.com/EVResource  —————————————Life on Record: https://www.lifeonrecord.com  —————————————Instead of mandatory membership fees or paywalls, I use advertising and affiliate connections to keep The EV Resource Podcast and The EV Resource Magazine free for all of you. There are a number of discount codes and deals for you as well! Please consider supporting the sponsors who make EV Resource possible:  https://www.ev-resource.com/deals  —————————————I also have on the webpage a small but growing collection of other products on Amazon that I recommend:  https://www.ev-resource.com/Shop  —————————————Support the Show.Connect with EV Resource on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evresource1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_resourceTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/EV_ResourceWebpage: https://www.ev-resource.comEmail: [email protected]