Our guest for this episode is Robby Hamby, Director of Commercial Product Strategy for EV tires at Bridgestone. Robby explained why low rolling resistance and high load capacity matter in EV tires, and discussed what's driving electric adoption in the commercial vehicle space.
Jan 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 16
Our guest for this episode is Lea Malloy, Head of Electric Vehicle Battery Solutions at Cox Automotive. Lea talked with us about how to get the most out of EV batteries, including first-life extension and recycling.
Dec 07, 2022•25 min•Ep. 15
Our guest for this episode is Bill Loewenthal, Chief Product Officer at ChargePoint. Bill talked with us about how different catalysts spur different sectors toward EV adoption, and why ChargePoint is more about technology than hardware.
Nov 21, 2022•39 min•Ep. 14
Our guest for this episode is David Black from FlowBelow. David shares some insight on fleet challenges, the future of truck driving and aerodynamics, based on his quarter century in the fleet business.
Oct 25, 2022•30 min•Ep. 13
Our guest for this episode is Erik Bakke from AMPLY Power. With more than 20 years in the energy industry, Erik shares his expertise on developing EV infrastructure projects, and whether utility companies are ready for them.
Jun 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 12
Our latest episode takes a look at the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) with a panel of experts on state and local transportation, including: Jason JonMichael, Assistant Director of the Austin (Texas) Transportation Department Rob Silverberg, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer for State and Local Government, Dell Technologies Sajid Khan, Senior Director of Business Strategy and Marketing, Smart Cities & Transportation, Intel (Internet of Things Group) Visit Intel’s website fo...
Apr 26, 2022•41 min•Ep. 11
Our guest for this episode is Matt Teske, founder and CEO of Chargeway, which puts people in contact with “electric fuel that’s easy to find, easy to use and easy to fit into their lives.” The discussion covered topics including: Chargeway’s helpful and easy-to-use platform, which guides users to the charging stations that best fit their vehicle’s needs. How a personal experience in 2013 made Teske realize that people didn’t understand how to use electric fuel – and still don’t. Why the electric...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min•Ep. 10
Our guest for this episode is Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Beam Global, which creates renewable energized products for EV charging infrastructure. The discussion covered topics including: The EV ARC, Beam Global’s signature product, which enables solar-powered electric vehicle charging. Beam’s position not as a competitor to companies in the EV charging industry, but as an enabler of them. Wheatley’s contention that the transition from gas-powered to electric-powered vehicles is “one of the most sig...
Feb 17, 2022•42 min•Ep. 9
Our guest for this episode is Martin Peryea, CEO of Jaunt Air Mobility, which aims to “change the way we commute.” The discussion covers topics including: What makes Jaunt’s Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) such a gamechanger The multi-purpose uses planned for Jaunt’s Journey aircraft Barriers to entry for air-based commuting How traffic will be managed as more people use air travel for short distances Please leave us a review or rating wherever you’re listening, and visit us at HM...
Nov 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 8
Our guest for this episode is Jeff Allen, executive director of Forth, which aims to advance electric, smart and shared transportation. The discussion covers topics including: Misconceptions about the total cost of electric vehicle ownership How Forth brings together companies and communities to increase EV adoption The efficiency and environmental friendliness of shared mobility for cars, bikes, scooters, etc. Jeff's insight on the U.S. federal infrastructure bill as a good "first step" Please ...
Aug 31, 2021•42 min•Ep. 7
Our guest for this episode is Patrick Goddard, president of Brightline, the first "privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system in over 100 years." The discussion covers topics including: Brightline's "Too Long to Drive, Too Short to Fly" niche Their opportunity to make the government's money go further Moving away from transportation as a commodity, and making it more of an experience The benefits of powering trains and stations with green energy Please leave us a review or rati...
Jul 19, 2021•37 min•Ep. 6
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Anne Goodchild, founding director of the Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics Center at the University of Washington. The discussion covers topics including: The UW Urban Freight Lab's "Final 50 Feet" Research Program COVID's impact on urban delivery Steps that Amazon has taken to make a positive impact Why reducing failed delivery rates is so important Please leave us a review or rating wherever you're listening, and visit us at hmhagency.com to learn more...
Jun 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 5
Our guest for this episode is futurist Minsoo Pak, who says his job is looking not at one conceivable future, but at multiple conceivable futures. The discussion covers topics including: What related downstream industries are affected by the widespread adoption of electric vehicles How autonomous vehicles might impact workplaces and the automobile industry in general including things your vehicle can do when you’re not using it – like generating revenue The roles of intelligent automation and ma...
May 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 4
The guest for this episode is Jacob Bolin, program manager for Plug-in NC, a North Carolina statewide program that works to increase adoption, resources and collaboration for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Jacob shared his thoughts on: Consumer barriers to entry in the EV space Why charging isn’t as difficult as some people think What some states are doing right – and wrong – with regard to EV adoption Interesting efforts by utility companies and municipalities Why fleet cost of ...
Apr 30, 2021•27 min•Ep. 3
The guest for this episode is Paul Cozza, former CEO of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Paul shared his thoughts on: Innovations in supply chain logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic New technologies that will have an impact on the transportation industry New industries and businesses that he's curious about Listening to your customers ... and more! Please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening, and visit us at hmhagency.com. Thank you!...
Apr 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 2
The guest for our premiere episode is HMH President Ed Herinckx, who shares some thoughts on: Why HMH focuses its efforts on the transportation industry. How marketing changes – or doesn’t – between traditional products and newer offerings such as electric vehicles and autonomous driving. An app idea that involves multiple modes of transportation. Questions that we should consider asking transportation experts in future episodes. Please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening, ...
Mar 23, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1