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Plugged In

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Plugged In connects you to the ever-expanding Canadian electric vehicle network, featuring in-depth interviews with experts, engineers and everyday EV owners from across the country and from around the world. Hosted by Postmedia Driving senior editor Andrew McCredie, Plugged In updates once a week.
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Episodes

S05E03 - Canadian media company is an EV treasure trove

Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Nino Di Cara, founder and president of Electric Autonomy Canada, the country’s go-to resource for all things electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 3

S05E02 - A strong model year for EV's

Host Andrew McCredie is joined by Canadian EV expert Ken Bokor to discuss what consumers looking for a new EV can expect to find in showrooms in the coming months. Hint: lots of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202241 minSeason 5Ep. 2

S05E01 - If you build it, they will charge

Host Andrew McCredie kicks off Season 5 with guest Jeff Turner, Director, Clean Mobility at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, discussing the much-needed escalation of EV charging infrastructure in Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 202234 minSeason 5Ep. 1

EV opportunity staring Canada in the face

Host Andrew McCredie gives key takeaways from past interview on Canada's expanding role in electric vehicle development and manufacturing. He also recaps Season 4 of his podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202121 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Made in China crossover coming to Canada ticks budget-friendly box

President of Imperium Motors Canada Christian Dubois joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how his company is pushing to crack Canada's electric vehicle market with its competitively priced made-in-China crossover SUV, the Imperium ET5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202124 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Formula E ready to roll into Vancouver

Formula E promoter and OSS Group executive vice president Anne Roy joins host Andrew McCredie to preview the 2022 Vancouver E-Prix. The weekend will mark just the second time the all-electric open-wheel series has come to Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Tesla Model S comes up short in long-range test

Driving.ca senior writer David Booth joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about his new column, Range Finder. He shares results for tests of the Tesla Model S, Porsche Taycan, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and other vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202135 minSeason 4Ep. 18

Hydrogen fuel cells power Alberta pilot project

Alberta Motor Transport Association president Chris Nash joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the Alberta Zero Emissions Truck Electrification Collaboration, a project that will see design, integration, and trialing of two class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks between Edmonton and Calgary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 17

The rise of Formula E

Jaguar Racing team director James Barclay joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the rise of Formula E. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202125 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Autonomous vehicles around the corner?

California-based consultant Mark Concannon joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the future of autonomous vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Canada's electric vehicle moonshot

Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association president Flavio Volpe joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how Project Arrow — an original, full-build zero-emission concept vehicle — is Canadian suppliers’ one big chance to reshape the electric-vehicle supply chain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Magna part of electric vehicle solution

Magna Powertrain president Tom Rucker joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss supply parts to electric automakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202127 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Some mechanics on the brink without right-to-repair laws

All About Imports owner Lou Trottier joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about how the right-to-repair issues are impacting car owners and the corner mechanic shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202122 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Right-to-repair debate surfaces for electric vehicles

BCIT Associate Dean of Automotive Mubasher Faruki join host Andrew McCredie to talk about training the next generation of automotive technicians and the potential for right-to-repair issues entering the electric vehicle market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202133 minSeason 4Ep. 11

An ode to electric vehicles

Guest Andrew McCredie joins Plugged In host Andrew McCredie for an unconventional interview about electric vehicles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202131 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Endless possibilities with electric pickup trucks

Gearhead and driving.ca expert Matthew Guy joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about the appeal of electric pickup trucks and potential for the electric Ford F-150 to change the way people work and play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Future EV tech more science fiction or reality?

Mobility futurist James Cater, principal consultant at Vision Mobility, joins host Andrew McCredie to weigh the likelihood of certain electric vehicle technologies being adopted by the mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Charting the most sustainable expedition in automotive history

British adventurer and Guinness World Record holder Chris Ramsey will become the first person to drive from Pole to Pole in a bid to raise awareness of climate change and the role that electric cars can play in reducing our carbon footprint. He speaks to host Andrew McCredie about his upcoming expedition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202129 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Tuning Teslas into performance cars

Mountain Pass Performance founder Sasha Anis joins host Andrew McCredie to discuss aftermarket upgrades that can tune electric vehicles into performance cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202132 minSeason 4Ep. 6

How to buy a used electric vehicle

All EV vice president Jérémie Bernardin talks to host Andrew McCredie about the demand for used electric vehicles and the details buyers need to know before making a purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202129 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Charging infrastructure not battery technology crucial next step for EVs, former Tesla engineer says

Auto Motive Power CEO Anil Paryani joins host Andrew McCredie to talk about evolving battery technology. Paryani has worked as senior engineer at Honda R&D before becoming the battery management algorithm lead at Tesla for its Model S and Roadster. Today, his latest venture, a California-based company, provides mobility charging solutions for vehicles ranging from scooters to airplanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 202126 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Telling the electric story

Fraser Basin Council's Michael Stanyer talks to host Andrew McCredie about how outreach, education, and the conversation about electric vehicles has substantially changed over the years as more EV ownership moves further mainstream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Canadian autoworkers shaping EV future in North America

UNIFOR National President Jerry Dias talks to host Andrew McCredie about how negotiating labour contracts that mandate electric vehicle production in Canada has been a national manufacturing solution that reaches beyond the auto industry and into green infrastructure and domestic natural resource development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202123 minSeason 4Ep. 2

A fleet of new EVs has drivers excited

Kenneth Bokor, host of the EV Revolution Show on YouTube, joins Andrew McCredie to discuss which new electric vehicles coming to the Canadian market have them excited for a test drive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202128 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Leading the sustainability charge

Sun Country Highway visionary Kent Rathwell has paved the way for Canada's Electric Vehicle Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 202021 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Electrifying Canada’s massive truck and bus fleets

Unlike passenger vehicles, the supply of new electrified heavy duty vehicles exceeds demand. For the time being at least. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 202027 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Canada's hard-charging EV pioneer

Sun Country Highway visionary Kent Rathwell has paved the way for the country's electric vehicle revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202032 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Quebec leading the EV charge in Canada

Canada’s foremost e-mobility expert tells us why his home province punches about its weight in electric vehicle adoption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 202025 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Charged up about all-electric pickup trucks

EV expert Ken Bokor joins the podcast this week for a discussion on coming-very-soon electric pickups and what this burgeoning segment means for Canada’s EV landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 202029 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Charting Polestar’s rise on the EV landscape

On this week’s episode we chat with Gregor Hembrough, the man in charge of guiding the new performance electric vehicle company’s rollout in North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 202025 minSeason 3Ep. 3
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