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The Urban EV Podcast

The Urban EV Podcast

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 Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.Rob Hoffman
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  • The Robot Future Won't Be Driving Your Car, It Will Be Charging It

    The Robot Future Won't Be Driving Your Car, It Will Be Charging It
    2025/11/01
    Public EV charger utilization is a broken model and Madhav Ayyagari and David Alspaugh, co-founders of Inductive Robotics, may have figured out a way to fix it through autonomous EV charging. Our conversation explores the founders' journeys, the necessity of their solution in the face of growing EV adoption and inadequate infrastructure, and the technical workings of their robotic charging system. They delve into the challenges of fundraising in the hardware space, the importance of vehicle compatibility, and the future roadmap for their technology, emphasizing the potential for scalability and improved user experience in EV charging. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Autonomous EV Charging 01:05 Founders' Journey and Vision 03:21 The Necessity of Autonomous Charging Solutions 08:14 How the Charging System Works 10:18 Technical Specifications and Charging Rates 12:18 Utilization and ROI in EV Charging 15:33 The Smart Adapter Explained 18:11 Challenges in Vehicle Compatibility 21:11 Robotic Navigation and Charging Process 27:15 Future Applications and Scalability 32:38 Fundraising Journey and Challenges 39:16 Roadmap for the Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

    Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
    2025/10/23
    Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port. One of the first challenges he faced was charging at a Tesla Supercharger and reveals why. The conversation also touches on quality control issues, community feedback, and the future of the Kia EV9, including upcoming features and improvements. Todd shares his recommendations for potential buyers and reflects on the overall experience of owning an EV. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:58 Todd's Journey to EV Ownership 05:17 Day-to-Day Experience with the EV9 08:48 Transitioning from CCS to NACS port 16:42 Charging Experiences and Challenges 21:50 Comparing the 2024 and 2026 Models 28:16 Software Updates and Connectivity in EVs 30:09 Battery Issues and Lemon Law Returns 31:07 Key Fob Features and Subscriptions 31:54 Performance and Boost Features 33:47 Vibration Issues at High Speeds 37:42 Customer Service and Lemon Law Experiences 41:41 Overall Impressions of the EV9 43:23 Future of CarPlay and Navigation Systems Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 分
  • Driving the EV Future: How To Bridge The Misinformation Gap

    Driving the EV Future: How To Bridge The Misinformation Gap
    2025/10/01
    Electric vehicle expert and sales trainer, Jeremie Bernardin joins The Urban EV Podcast to share his first mover journey into the EV world, the importance of bridging the training gap for dealerships, and the emotional aspects of purchasing electric vehicles. The conversation also covers the challenges faced by dealerships in adapting to the EV market, and the significance of the customer's journey that starts with the showroom salesperson – the front lines of prospective EV driver education. We also cover the second life of EV batteries and the future of the dealership and service models. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 05:48 Emotional Aspects of Buying an EV 12:54 The Challenges of Selling EVs in Dealerships 20:03 The Future of EV Dealerships and Service Models 25:52 The Financial Landscape of Electric Vehicles 32:22 Second Life of EV Batteries 38:45 Regional Differences in EV Adoption You can find Jeremie Bernardin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbernardin/ Integrated Automotive: http://www.integratedauto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
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