2.12 The truth about fast charging, renewables, and the grid

With the projected growth of road transport demand, efficiency gains are crucial to achieving transport climate goals in line with the Paris Agreement. What is the role of data in accelerating the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and how can it address the challenges in the transportation sector? In this REVOLUTION Podcast episode, we welcome Esther Perrin Associate, Mobility Digitalization at The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and Dr. Makiko Hisatomi, Senior Director of Converging Technology Research Group, Fujitsu Research of Europe to talk about how digital collaboration is key to accelerating the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and to reach transport decarbonization targets.

In the middle of the global shift towards a sustainable and low-carbon economy. What role does sustainable finance play? In this episode of the REVOLUTION Podcast, we welcome Thina Margrethe Saltvedt, Chief Analyst at the Sustainable Finance division at Nordea Bank. Listen to find out exactly how changing cash flows and governmental tools can help reach our ambitious goals faster and what it means for the switch to electric mobility and the rise of EV charging infrastructure. 

Today, many homeowners have solar panels. In combination with the growing EV adoption and popularity of home charging solutions, resellers face a pressing need to understand and explain the benefits of charging EVs at home using solar power. In this episode, Jelle van Doornik, Product Manager at EVBox, unravels the world of home EV solar charging solutions. Discover exactly how it works, understand the benefits, and gain valuable insights to help your customers confidently.

The transition to electric mobility is a huge step forward towards a more sustainable future. However, where is the electricity for charging your EVs coming from? In most countries, the electricity system is a mix of both fossil and fossil-free electricity sources. The goal of the energy transition is to achieve fossil-free electricity by 2050. So, how can your business adopt electric mobility and embrace green charging solutions today? In this episode we explore the possibilities, challenges, and future of fossil-free charging with Ferry Tap, CEO & Founder of Green Caravan.

The world is rapidly switching to electric mobility, amid a highly competitive EV market. What does this competitiveness mean for global EV adoption, and how can we ensure that we balance the growing demand for raw materials with responsible sourcing and recycling practices? In this captivating episode, we explore the dynamic global landscape of electric vehicles with Julia Poliscanova, Senior Director of Vehicles & E-mobility Supply Chains at Transport and Environment.

Fleet operators understand that the future of urban mobility is electric, but facilitating a paradigm shift of this size comes with unique challenges. Creating electrification solutions that are not just capable, but also reliable and cost-effective is complex – So, how can fleet operators overcome the challenges needed to electrify at scale? In this episode, we talk with Peter Cohen, Director of Business Development at TeraWatt Infrastructure, as he explains how different types of fleet operators (heavy-duty trucking, urban, and logistic fleets) can successfully scale up their fleet electrification with the right strategy and a tailored solution.

Discover how CPOs and eMSPs can leverage data-driven collaborations to optimize their EV charging offering. In this REVOLUTION Podcast episode, Adam Woolway, Head of EV at Parkopedia - a market leader in connected-car products and services - leads global EV efforts in charging POI data and payments. Tune in as we explore common challenges, Parkopedia's role in addressing them, and the importance of data and collaboration.

A live discussion with Christina Bu, the Secretary General of the Norwegian EV Association, where we explore how Norway has successfully transitioned to electric mobility. We dive into some valuable lessons learned, debunk common myths, and take a detailed look at how to properly scale charging infrastructure.

As an EV charging station owner, providing reliable charging solutions is crucial, but how do you achieve it in challenging location specific-or climate conditions? In this REVOLUTION Podcast episode, we speak to Niklas Enkvist, Business Development Director at UTU Oy, and discover the key factors to consider when creating reliable charging solutions that perform optimally, no matter the circumstances. Tune in to gain valuable insights that can help you optimize your EV charging installations.

The time it takes to establish a grid connection point, the complexity of the process to get one (and access to sufficient grid capacity), is the largest bottleneck CPOs face today. ChargeUp Europe is leading the charge, uniting CPOs to simplify the grid connection and permitting processes to deploy EV charging infrastructure swiftly and at scale across Europe. In this REVOLUTION Podcast episode, we welcome Lucie Mattera, Secretary General of ChargeUp Europe, and Peter Badik, co-founder and Managing Partner of GreenWay, to discuss the current challenges and the need and means to tackle this bottleneck.