Coast to Coast EVs

Co-host of the Urban EV Podcast, Rob Hoffman, joins regular Coasters Eric, Walter, and Steve to cover every angle of owning an electric car in the biggest of cities, NYC. What does he drive? How does he charge? Is it even possible to leave the city in an EV?! Yes, we know some of these answers but Rob has lived the experience for the past year and provides the perfect example of the ups and downs of EV ownership in a busy metro location.

Join your usual hosting trio and Hubject executive Nate Steele to unpack one of EV charging's long-promised and most frequently confused features: Plug and Charge.Plug&Charge... ISO15118... Autocharge... Plug and Charge... DIN SPEC 70121... Charge and Go...All these and more are used to describe the ability to connect your EV and walk away while it starts a charge session. So what's the difference and why is it taking so long to roll out this feature that Tesla drivers have enjoyed for years at Superchargers? Time Stamps:0:00 - Start0:30 - Intro1:43 - In the News: Walmart Energy Unveiled8:36 - Audience Intros10:52 - Introducing Nate Steele of Hubject13:56 - Overview of Plug&Charge Within ISO1511816:54 - Plug&Charge Development in North America20:26 - Plug&Charge vs. Autocharge23:45 - Walter's Take + Questions, inc. Universal PKI/Plug and Charge30:41 - What is a PKI?31:55 - Eric's Take + Questions, inc. older EV access + "App Fatigue"41:05 - AC Charging with Plug&Charge47:05 - Will some EV models be left behind by Plug&Charge?50:16 - What Impact of Plug&Charge on EV Adoption?58:35 - Hubject's Background Role in EV Charging1:00:30 - ISO15118 Role in V2X Applications1:03:00 - ICN - A Global EVent for Charging Nerds!1:05:10 - Viewer Comments & Questions1:09:06 - Charging apps vs. other forms of authentication1:15:46 - Comparisons with Europe + contactless payments1:20:30 - Updates on each host's individual channel plans1:22:28 - Close For more on Hubject's work and partnerships, visit www.hubject.com. For the Intercharge Network Conference in Tempelhof, Berlin, visit intercharge network conferenceConnect with Nate Steel on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-steele96/

Landon, also known as The Arkansas eTraveler, joins the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to share his journey from gas-guzzling truck to all-electric SUV in the American Mid-South. As we unpack how he came to join a new wave of EV content creators on YouTube, we'll move away from the coastal elites -- wait, is that Steve and Eric?! -- and discuss electric vehicles in the states that make up the middle. Find out how things are going in the Heartland and how we can continue to electrify remote areas if federal funds dry up and private investment takes up the reins.

Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to explore the next generation of EV charging in North America, with special guests Quincy Edmund Lee and Lang Reynolds. With a hectic start to 2025 and EV infrastructure hitting the headlines as massive buildouts are underway, the team and our expert guests have a lot to unpack.Quincy (Founder/CEO) and Lang (VP Site Implementation & Operations) are at the epicenter of this infrastructure expansion with, a fast charging solutions partner with a presence across the United States. Growth plans for 2025 mirror the vibrant energy across the EVI space, which despite headwinds in certain quarters is beginning to look unstoppable.Hear about everything from DCFC reliability, network growth, NEVI plans, and what drivers should expect from the charging experience in 2025 and beyond.Timestamps:0:00 - Start1:01 - Two DCFC Mega Builds Begin - iONNA Official5:59 - Walmart DCFC Stirs in Dallas10:08 - Intro to Quincy and Lang | Electric Era12:01 - Quincy's Background13:40 - Lang's Background 16:14 - Electric Era Stations - Feb. 202517:28 - Northern California DCFC + Deployment Speed21:41 - How the Technology Speeds Up Installations25:00 - Payment Processing for DCFC28:45 - Electric Era's Role in the Industry32:14 - Reliability/Success is More Than Uptime34:19 - Why Data Visibility is Critical to Reliability39:00 - The Next Era of Energy and EV Charging41:32 - What Site Types Work Best for Electric Era?47:38 - Sizing Battery Systems to Match Site Demand50:50 - Lang's Favorite Site (So Far!) 54:58 - NEVI Sites + Battery Systems Role in Colorado59:18 - The Future of the NEVI Program1:02:44 - Key Elements of Electric Era's Tech Stack1:08:00 - Origins of the Product/System1:12:45 - Closing ConversationRelated Content:Eric's EE report from Yreka, CA - https://youtu.be/QgkSeMtC6T0EE White Papers mentioned in show:https://electricera.tech/industry-reportsWebsite: https://electricera.tech/

Join Walter and Steve to unpack the various aspects of assessing EV charging stations as mainstream adoption looms...What makes something a charging hub vs. just another normal station? What amenities are essential for some sites but unnecessary for others?How do EV driver needs differ in urban areas vs. rural routes? Are trash cans ever optional?!Opinions vary on the perfect stall count, placement, and power level, but we all know a positive charging experience when we see one. After reviewing the week's news, including Walmart's massive workplace charging push and some noise around the NEVI program, we examine the latest stations we've visited, unpack various locations, and discuss your thoughts on how charging sites should be segmented and rated.

Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew and live community for a look ahead to electric vehicles and EV infrastructure development in 2025. After digging into what we know about 2024 EV sales revealed so far and our expectations for Tesla in 2025, Walter gives us the lowdown on his epic Lyriq trip across the southern US, while Eric and Steve listen in enviously. We also touch on EV efficiency, public charging reliability improvements, and Walter's experience with IONNA. Chapters:0:00 - Start1:44 - In the News: 2024 EV Sales Trends3:00 - GM Takes EV Second Spot from Ford5:47 - Tesla Dips Below 50% of US Market Share10:45 - Is Tesla's Product Line Enough?16:02 - 2025: Expect Lopsided EV Sales17:25 - Viewer Introductions23:43 - Tesla Market Cap vs. Other Automakers26:08 - EV Market Share vs. Auto Market Share34:48 - Viewer Comments40:35 - Holiday Travels/Trips of Hosts41:48 - Walter's Pilot-Flying J X-Country Trip51:20 - Eric Delivers on "Boltmas"1:03:10 - We. Want. *Efficient*. EVs.1:06:36 - Viewer Holiday Road Trip Reports1:15:56 - More Road Trips + EV Channel Recommendations1:22:29 - Memory Lane: Bjorn Nyland Comes to California1:25:05 - Miscellaneous IONNA Musings1:29:14 - CloseRelated Videos:(Not Walter's) Lyriq Goes to the Grand Canyon - https://youtu.be/gddf6GaPSdw?si=FF_4vhf8_2Bnx3OEEric's First Day of Boltmas Vid - https://youtu.be/HANwDKmFJSA?si=PIJ2LSht1C40NabISteve's Charger Tests in Vermont & New York:Rivian Adventure Network (Queensbury, NY) - https://youtu.be/jqdvxSF9-z0?si=0nNkXPpDHfoXfpZpFLO Ultra at Harpoon Brewery (Windsor, VT) - https://youtu.be/52HT2KB30mo?si=gq_zR_3cPSPskcrsRecommended Channels/Podcasts in this show:Arkansas eTraveler (Walmart DCFC Updates +- Blazer EV/Arkansas content) - https://www.youtube.com/@TheArkansaseTravelerAllen Yeates (Love's DCFC updates) - https://www.youtube.com/@AllenYatesJThe Current Review Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@thecurrentreview