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The EVs for Everyone Podcast

Elena Ciccotelli

If you"re an EV enthusiast, you"ve come to the right place. The EVs for Everyone Podcast is a fun, entertaining look at how some of the world"s most innovative companies are racing towards an electrified future. Press play to listen to exclusive interviews with respected leaders in the automotive industry who are ramping up their electrification efforts and sharing what they"ve learned along the way. If you"re an automotive professional who wants to keep up with the latest EV trends (all while

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Episode 88: Plugging Into Profit with Michael Wood

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2024/05/27

Michael Wood, GM of Jaguar and Land Rover of Virginia Beach and Checkered Flag Volkswagen, along with Susan O'Rourke, VP of Sales and Business Development at Plug, join me during ASOTU CON for an in-depth exploration of EVs in auto retail today. Michael Wood, renowned for his management acumen, and Susan O'Rourke, a seasoned expert in used EVs, unpack the benefits of the single point of contact sales approach implemented at Checkered Flag and how offering test drives of EVs can generate new customer

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Episode 87: The One Where We Talk to Ed Roberts about...

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2024/05/23

The legendary Ed Roberts, COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln, joins the show today along with my co-host, Michael Wheatley, Sales and Business Development Manager at Recurrent to talk about the U.S. auto industry's hesitant approach to embracing EVs. Ed gives an absolute masterclass in this episode highlighting the gaps in EV product knowledge at dealerships while stressing the importance of hands-on experience for sales teams ("We like butts in seats and we cannot lie"). Just wait until you hear Ed's

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Episode 86: Power Play: EV Sentiment in China vs The...

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2024/05/20

Arun Kumar, Global Co-Leader of the Advanced Mobility Group at AlixPartners joins me today for a candid discussion about EV sentiment in China vs the United States. In the latest International Electric Vehicle Consumer-Sentiment Survey, AlixPartners found that interest in electric vehicles has surged in China, with 97% of respondents open to purchasing EVs, compared to a lukewarm increase in the U.S. from 14% to 35%. The survey covered 10,000 respondents from nine countries accounting for the

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Episode 85: So, Who's Actually Going To Finance These...

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2024/05/16

Amira Aly, Founder at VoltAlytics and a former finance leader at Capital One, Chase Auto, JLR + Aston Martin, Lucid (and Fisker for a hot minute!) joins the show today to help demystify some of the "gray area" surrounding the financing of EVs. Amira is an absolute powerhouse and shares her unique perspective on the complexities of convincing traditional lenders to finance EVs, and the importance of innovative financing solutions. You can bet your bottom dollar that we *also* talk about how to EXPAND

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Episode 84: Trigger Warning - What Can Dealers Learn...

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2024/05/13

Former Tesla (and Lucid) employee turned dealership consultant, Shannon Golbienko joins Savannah Simms and I for a no-holds-bar conversation about Elon, the DTC model, and everything in between! Press play on this episode to hear our candid conversation about embracing change, creating meaningful customer relationships, and remaining dedicated to service excellence in the face of industry shifts. If there's one thing we all agreed on, it was the fact that dealerships now have the unique advantage to

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Episode 83: Brother & Sister Team Bring Fast EV...

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2024/05/09

Meet the brother-sister duo who left their conventional paths to address a critical yet overlooked problem in the EV battery industry: the absence of accurate and quick battery health tests. Steven Chung and Zora Chung from Rejoule are on the show today to talk about their novel approach to using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to revolutionize how battery health is assessed, offering a rapid testing method that foregoes the need for expensive equipment. Press play to learn more about

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Episode 82: Oh, and One More Thing (About Selling...

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2024/05/06

Scott Case, Co-founder and CEO at Recurrent and Dan Saidy, Director of Variable Operations at The CAR Group (Norm Reeves Auto Group) join me on this episode at the Auto Intel Summit in Cary, NC which dives deep into the world of depreciation, demand, and dealership dynamics that all contribute to a constantly evolving EV market. Oh, and we also talk about the Volkswagen ID.4 (again) because that hairpin turning radius is just absolute perfection. We're out here making all kinds of illegal U-turns

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Episode 81: EVs, Auto Transport and James Bond

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2024/05/02

Dan Saidy, Director of Variable Operations at The CAR Group (Norm Reeves Auto Group) and Casey Harmon, SVP at RunBuggy join me at the Auto Intel Summit (AIS+NRC) in Cary, NC to talk about a number of nuances that exists when transporting EVs versus traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. And, to top it off, we also discuss one vitally important question: "Who is the best James Bond actor of all time?" Press play on this episode if you have *anything*to do with ensuring EVs are being

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Episode 80: The One Where I Talk To Sharky About BYD...

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2024/04/29

Sharky Laguana, President of the American Car Rental Association (ACRA) a member of the EV Working Group in Washington D.C. and the CEO of Bandago, *explicitly* discusses the challenging transition from ICE to EVs in the car rental industry. I love this conversation so much because Sharky is truly on the front lines of promoting the nationwide shift to EVs, which includes analyzing new battery technologies as well as staying informed about the affordable EVs being manufactured in China (hello, BYD

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Episode 79: EV Class Is Now In Session!

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2024/04/25

Ron Frawley, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy and Planning at Magna Powertrain, an experienced engineer with over four decades in the field, is our "EV professor" today as we explore the full spectrum of vehicle propulsion technologies. This episode demystifies the transition toward electric vehicles, portraying it as a gradual shift with varied options catering to different consumer readiness levels. Through an engaging dialogue, Ron and I will illustrate how evolving vehicle technologies

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Episode 78: Wired for Success: Upskilling Your...

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2024/04/22

Michael Wood, GM of Checkered Flag Volkswagen, Jaguar and Land Rover and Savannah Simms, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Simms Auto Group (and co-host for today!) join me for this one-of-a-kind episode that you won't find anywhere else. It's no secret that dealerships now have the chance to become pivotal in the EV transition and empower their staff with in-depth EV knowledge, but only if they have the right attitude and strategy! Press play to learn exactly how Michael is

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Episode 77: The EV Charging Mistake You're Probably...

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2024/04/18

Alex Urist, VP of XCharge North America joins me on today's episode to tackle EV charging myths as well as identifying lucrative opportunities (and hurdles) in providing EV charging options for businesses and individual operators alike. Press play on this episode to learn more about the critical factors Charge Point Operators (CPOs) need to consider, such as real estate costs, ROI, and the strategic benefits of partnering with utility companies on your EV charging projects. Plus, you definitely

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Episode 76: Going Once, Going Twice: The Auction...

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2024/04/15

Aaaand SOLD! Kelly Bianchi, President of AuctionVCommerce and Michael Wheatley, Sales & Business Development Manager at Recurrent join me today to talk about the transformation of traditional auto auctions towards a more hybrid experience that supports the evolving EV market. Kelly notes that it's all about enhancing the customer experience for the auctions, with a focus on providing comprehensive battery life information. Michael also highlights common buyer concerns, emphasizing the

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Episode 75: Watts Up with EV Market Trends and Demand?

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2024/04/11

Kraig Quisenberry, VP of Major Accounts at ACV Auctions and Michael Wheatley, Sales & Business Development Manager at Recurrent (and my co-host today!) talk all about EV trends and demand in the EV auction space. Even though some say EV interest is "cooling" among consumers, Michael points out that car-buying site views for EVs surged by 30% in early 2024 reflecting heightened dealer competition in the used luxury brand market, particularly with BMW and Audi. At the same time, Kraig notes that

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Episode 74: EV Battery Health, Auctions and Girl...

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2024/04/08

Ashley Roseberry, Strategic Account Director for ACV Auctions and Julie Woo, Head of Product for Recurrent (and my co-host today!) dive deep into the challenges faced by dealers in understanding the auction side of used EVs. Julie emphasized the importance of confidence in the market, citing several key factors that affect EVs, while Ashley added that dealers are seeking more information and security in their EV purchasing. Press play to learn more about EV charging lifestyle, the importance of

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Episode 73: Where Auto Dealers Stand Now with the EV...

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2024/04/04

Mickey Anderson, President of Baxter Auto, is back on the show today to discuss the recent updates to the EPA / EV Mandate as well as the disconnect between consumer demand for EVs and the government mandates set by the EPA. Don't miss this important episode (with one of the most respected franchise dealers in the U.S.) to hear why dealers play a crucial role in guiding customer demand and advocating for the manufacturing of EVs based on customer preferences. There are a TON of truth bombs in this

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Episode 72: Is Tesla No Longer Considered a Luxury...

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2024/04/01

Executive Editor for Automotive News, Jamie Butters, joins the show today to talk about how Tesla's pricing strategy and market position have led to questions about whether or not it still qualifies as a luxury brand. *Spoiler alert* (Jamie says "no.") According to Jamie and his team at Automotive News, Tesla's lower prices and focus on growth have shifted its market position away from exclusivity and while Tesla's luxury status has been disputed in the past, Jamie argues that its current market

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Episode 71: Have Subscriptions Found a New Home with...

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2024/03/28

Paige Hodder, Reporter for Automotive News and John Possumato, CEO of DriveItAway join me for today's episode which delves into the challenges faced by vehicle subscription models in recent years. Many companies, including automakers, either shut down their subscription programs or shifted away from the model due to financial strains. However, there has been a resurgence in subscription programs, especially in Europe, with attempts to get a foothold in the US market. Press play on this episode to

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Episode 70: Unlocking Accessibility: The EV Leasing...

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2024/03/25

Tarry Shebesta, automotive fintech and leasing legend, (and an incredible chef with impressive knife skills to boot!) joins the show today recorded on-site during the NADA convention. Now a second time president of the National Vehicle Leasing Association (NVLA), Tarry talks about the organization's mission to promote leasing to consumers and also talks about the affordability and risk-free nature of leasing EVs. And finally, Tarry hints at a collaboration with OEMs and lenders on leasing

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Episode 69: The Real Reason Why Public Charging is...

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2024/03/21

Raphael Atayi, Partnerships and Solutions Director at Semtech, dives into the importance of connectivity and uptime in the wild world of public EV charging infrastructure. With social feeds relentlessly filling up with angry Twitter / X comments about broken public charging stations, connectivity and uptime are more critical than ever. I mean, have you seen those brutal threads about EV charging stations? "10% battery is no way to start the day, thanks [insert name of famous EV charging company]!!"

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