In this podcast episode, Brian Hagman sits down with Neil Cheeseman of Continental Engineering Services (CES) to dive into the world of electrification and regenerative braking technology. With over 30 years of automotive expertise, Neil shares how CES is driving innovation for niche, high-performance customers through cutting-edge braking systems, including by-wire technology and advanced materials. From improving vehicle efficiency to exploring the future of individual wheel drive systems, thi...
Apr 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 12
Power Innovations International (Pii) has been a quiet but significant player in the power conversion industry for years, focusing on mission-critical applications. Recently, the company has made waves by launching a line of EV chargers, a move that reflects its deep expertise in power management and its commitment to addressing the growing needs of the electric vehicle (EV) market. In this recent podcast episode, host Brian Hagman sat down with Nick Stone , Pii’s Product and Market Manager, to ...
Apr 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 11
In a recent interview, Ryan Decker, Senior Director of Strategy at Scout Motors , discussed the company’s vision for blending its historic legacy with cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) technology. Decker detailed how Scout Motors is embracing innovation while staying true to its rugged roots. He also touched on the company's approach to manufacturing, customer experience, and the evolving EV market. Additionally, he offered insights for those looking to build a career in the automotive industry...
Feb 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 10
In the latest episode of The EV Report's podcast, BJ Birtwell, the founder and CEO of Electrify Expo, shares insights into North America's premier electric vehicle (EV) festival. This event sprawls over a million square feet and is designed to revolutionize how consumers interact with electric transportation. Host Brian Hagman is the Founder of Hagman Media, a publisher of digital media platforms covering the automotive and transportation segments. Platforms include The BRAKE Report, The EV Repo...
Apr 29, 2024•15 min•Ep. 9
Jeff Prosserman , founder and CEO of Voltpost , discusses the mission of his company to decarbonize mobility by democratizing charging access. Voltpost retrofits existing lampposts into EV charging platforms , reducing the cost and physical footprint of charger deployment. The advantages of Voltpost's solution include modularity, scalability, and flexibility. The company aims to provide convenient and ubiquitous charging access, complementing traditional chargers in a broader charging ecosystem....
Feb 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 8
Vicki von Holzhausen, founder and CEO of von Holtzhausen, discusses her background as a car designer and her journey towards creating sustainable materials for the fashion and automotive industries. She explains the importance of reducing the carbon footprint of materials and introduces innovative solutions such as Liquid Plant, a 100% plant-based durable top coat. Von Holzhausen highlights the shift towards new expressions of materials in the automotive industry and the demand for sustainable o...
Jan 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 7
Andrea Crespi, CTO of Automobili Pininfarina, discusses the background and unique features of the company’s electric hypercars. He explains the difference between electric hypercars and regular electric vehicles, highlighting the extreme design, speed, and cost of hypercars. Brian Hagman is the Founder of Hagman Media, a publisher of digital media platforms covering the automotive and transportation segments. Platforms include The BRAKE Report, The EV Report, and Self Drive News. Brian is also t...
Dec 20, 2023•28 min•Ep. 6
In the latest episode of The EV Report Podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing Brandt Hastings, the CEO of Volta Charging. This conversation offers an in-depth look at Volta's innovative approach to electric vehicle (EV) charging and its impact on the burgeoning EV market. Brian Hagman is the Founder of Hagman Media, a publisher of digital media platforms covering the automotive and transportation segments. Platforms include The BRAKE Report, The EV Report, and Self Drive News. Brian is al...
Nov 29, 2023•20 min•Ep. 5
Welcome to the latest episode of The EV Report podcast, where we spotlight the trailblazers of the electric vehicle industry. In today's segment, we're thrilled to have a distinguished guest, Joshua Aviv, the data-savvy mastermind behind SparkCharge. A certified data scientist with a decade-long tenure in the cleantech and automotive OEM landscape, Aviv has cemented his reputation as a dynamic force in the cleantech community. Brian Hagman is the Founder of Hagman Media, a publisher of digital m...
Oct 16, 2023•19 min•Ep. 4
In our quest to dive deep into the innovations shaping the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, we are thrilled to introduce our latest guest on The EV Report podcast: Alex Gruzen, the dynamic CEO of WiTricity. Under Alex’s leadership, WiTricity has emerged as the beacon of the wireless power transfer revolution, heralding a future where plugging in your EV might just become a thing of the past. Brian Hagman is the Founder of Hagman Media, a publisher of digital media platforms covering the automoti...
Sep 11, 2023•19 min•Ep. 3
In our latest episode, we dive deep into a conversation with Daniel Barel, the dynamic and visionary Founder & CEO of REE Automotive. For those unfamiliar, Mr. Barel is an emblem of sustainable innovation. His journey started long before REE, having founded several start-ups that significantly influenced industries ranging from data management to social networking. REE Automotive, however, stands out as a reflection of his passion for a carbon-neutral world. A recipient of the BloombergNEF P...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 2
Host Brian Hagman sits down with the Founder & CEO of StoreDot, Doron Myersdorf. StoreDot is the pioneer and leader of extreme fast charging (XFC) batteries that overcome the critical barriers to mainstream EV adoption – range and charging anxiety. The company has revolutionized the conventional Li-ion battery by designing and synthesizing proprietary organic and inorganic compounds, optimized by Artificial Intelligence algorithms, making it possible to charge an EV in as little as five minu...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1
