Welcome to the EVready Podcast featuring industry leaders and their perspectives on the electrification of the transportation sector.
Episodes
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Pasquale Romano
Join us for another episode of the EV Ready podcast with our host, Chris Nihan. Today, we invite Pat Romano, former CEO and current advisor of ChargePoint - a leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, to the EVready Podcast. Listen as Pat shares his insights about the electric vehicle industry, discusses his ongoing involvement with ChargePoint, and reveals his future ambitions in the fields of robotics, energy, and nuclear energy.
During our conversation, Pat gives his insights into the challenges faced by the auto industry as it transitions into electric vehicles, and shares his views on the future of charging network providers. He also emphasizes on how the current market conditions could trigger a long-term growth cycle for the industry.
Pat touches on the marketing opportunities for businesses and consumers while charging, the potential influence of European oil and gas companies, and the importance of residential charging infrastructure.
See the full episode:
https://evreadyenergy.com/podcast/pasquale-romano-former-ceo-and-current-advisor-at-chargepoint/
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Meet Ken Parkman, General Manager of Retail Market Development with Toyota North America
In this episode of the EV Ready podcast, special guest Ken Parkman, General Manager of Retail Market Development at Toyota Motors North America, joins host Chris Nihan to discuss Toyota's unique approach to electric vehicle readiness. With a concentration on partnerships, education, and seamless dealer experiences, Ken sheds light on Toyota's strategic plan for electric vehicles, including their Toyota BZ4X and Lexus RZ models. As the world shifts towards electric mobility, this episode offers insight into Toyota's contributions to this green transition.
The Power of Strong Partnerships
Although Toyota acknowledges its limited expertise in the expanding electric vehicle space, its commitment to forming alliances with electric battery specialists stands out. Through this approach, the automaker aims to deliver a supportive program for its dealers and a positive customer experience. Ken takes us through the hurdles Toyota is leaping as they transition to electric cars, highlighting issues with permitting, city codes, and the existing electric grid system. Within the complexity lies Toyota's drive to recommend an optimal charging infrastructure at dealerships, always prioritizing excellent customer service without overburdening their dealers.
Toyota and Lexus' Electrification Plan
The discussion pivots to the electrification plan of Toyota and its luxury brand Lexus, revealing the faster adoption of electrified models in the high-end auto market. Ken points out Lexus' ambitious target of hitting 100% EV production by 2035 and Toyota's more gradual transition strategy. Furthermore, the podcast episode explores the 1-6-90 rule, a unique Toyota initiative that supports the environmental efficiency of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
A Commitment to Sustainability
The episode rounds out on a high note as we anticipate new product releases from Toyota and Lexus slated for 2024. Breaking down the importance of the comprehensive dealership environmental excellence program, D.E.E.P., listeners gain insights into Toyota's commitment to modern facilities, increased energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impacts. This episode reaffirms Toyota's dedication to environmental sustainability.
See the full episode:
https://evreadyenergy.com/podcast/ken-parkman-on-toyotas-unique-approach-to-ev-readiness/
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Rick Wilmer CEO of ChargePoint
Chris Nihan, founder of EVready Energy and Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint discuss how ChargePoint views the future of EV charging, their driver-centric approach, and why educating electricians, dealerships, and drivers are key components to successful EV adoption. Rick highlights some unique characteristics of the EV community, and how the act of charging an EV creates a relationship with drivers in a way we've never seen before.
www.evreadyenergy.com + www.chargepoint.com
More about Rick Wilmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwilmer
More About Chris Nihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nihan-06541571
https://evreadyenergy.com/podcast/chargepoint-ceo-rick-wilmer-on-building-consumer-confidence-in-the-ev-charging-space/
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Maritz Automotive with Terry Irvine
Welcome to the EVready Podcast with Chris Nihan. Today our special guest is our new partner, Terry Erwin, the SVP of Sales at Maritz Automotive.
With over 128 years of experience, Maritz is a powerful ally to automotive dealerships, offering comprehensive programs that focus on OEMs, training, loyalty marketing, and driving positive behavior to help sell more vehicles, parts, and services.
Maritz and EVready Energy are partnering to bring tailored training programs to dealerships to help move more EVs off the lot to consumers. The focus will be on the importance of EVs, providing training for executives, sales, and service teams along with comprehensive knowledge about the EV ecosystem, including cost of ownership and available rebates and incentives.
As we look to the future, Terry and Chris acknowledge that the collaboration between utilities, OEMs, and government entities over the next 10 years will be crucial in making the transition to EVs smoother and more accessible to drivers.
EVready Energy is excited to partner with Maritz Automotive and looks forward to helping auto dealerships reach their goals in 2024 and beyond!
To learn more about Maritz Automotive's commitment to transportation electrification and its role in shaping the future of EVs, visit their website at https://maritzautomotive.com/transportation-electrification.
https://evreadyenergy.com/podcast/the-need-for-ev-training-at-automotive-dealerships-with-maritz-automotive/
See the video interview
About EVready Energy
Our goal is to streamline the intricate, worldwide shift to EVs, enabling you to concentrate on managing your business. Our business model empowers us to prioritize aspects such as driver experience, future-proofing your site, station reliability and support, as well as high-quality hardware and software.
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