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The Amped EV Podcast

Electric vehicles are causing a shift in the market, so we’ve created The Amped EV Podcast to try to understand and navigate today’s ever-evolving EV automotive landscape. Host and editor of The Buzz, David Sickels, studies the latest trends and innovations surrounding EVs to keep our audience informed on where we see this market heading, as well what can be done to take advantage of its emerging opportunities.

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22:23

How car dealers became the key to offsetting emissions

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/06/19

Car dealers know that being pro-sustainability is good for business, but increasing sustainability efforts in the showroom doesn't have to be just about what powertrain you're selling. Instead of pushing EV sales, some dealers have found success with their sustainable-conscious clientele by promising to offset the carbon emissions offset by the vehicle being sold – no matter what energy source the vehicle uses to move."Our partners in automotive do the drive carbon neutral program. So essentially,

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8:29

Exploring the options for end-of-life EV components

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Like most ICE vehicle components out there, EV components – everything from batteries to inverters – have a shelf life. When the end of life arrives, in some cases the best thing to do might be to recycle that component down to its raw materials. However, many of these EV components that are failing or degrading over time can be sustainably remanufactured to either extend their life or give them an entirely new life.TerrePower, a division of BBB Industries, takes this approach, with the goal of

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20:23

How EVs are upending car rental norms

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/05/22

Renting a car can be tricky for reasons you might not expect. If you don't own a car, it can be hard getting used to remembering your keys or being mindful of where you parked. Even if you do own a car, you don't own THIS car, and working all the new gizmos and gadgets can be just as challenging as navigating the open road.UFODrive, a car rental company that began in Europe in 2018, saw these challenges and found a way to turn them into advantages in the marketplace. The key, according to the

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25:32

The keys to a successful electric school bus rollout

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/05/10

Hearing a lot about electric school buses lately? That's no coincidence. Last year, the EPA announced the Clean School Bus Program, offering a $5 billion investment for low-emission school buses over the next five years, and the EPA says it will make another $1 billion available for clean school buses in the 2023 fiscal year. Yes, electric school buses and the infrastructure to support them are a massive investment, but school districts around the country with an appetite for electrification know

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21:25

The journey to 100% EV charger reliability

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/04/26

For new players in the EV manufacturing space, success depends on finding ways to stand out. That means designing your charging stations with aesthetics top of mind and including software out of the box to integrate with future EV innovations. It also means doubling down on using high-quality, automotive-grade hardware to ensure the reliability of the product is as close to 100% as possible. This is exactly the strategy Autel Energy took when Autel entered the EV charging market, according to John

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19:10

Are EV tires all marketing hype?

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Tires wear faster on EVs as a result of the added weight of the vehicle and the near-instant torque provided by the all-electric drivetrain. Can tiremakers really combat this by tweaking the compounding or materials and putting an EV stamp on the sidewall of the tire?The short answer: Yes! The long answer: Yes... but maybe we're asking the wrong question.Tires are complicated and offer endless varieties of combinations of cost, performance and longevity for all styles of vehicles and applications

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19:41

What 2023's truck shows tell us about real-world...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/03/29

It's easy to read the headlines on social media and pontificate on where the market is headed in the comment sections of all your best friends' posts, but if you really want to develop a solid understanding it's best to talk directly with those making waves in the industry. There's no better place to do that than on the tradeshow floor.Sustainability and electrification seem to be all the rage in the trucking industry today, but it isn't always about swapping a diesel truck for an electric one

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30:53

How wireless charging could forever eliminate range...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Ponder this, non-EV owners: Would you accept an EV as your next vehicle if, no matter your budget, you knew you'd always have the range you needed without ever having to plug in to charge up?If you ask Jeremy McCool, founder and CEO of HEVO, this promise will be the catalyst that will convert the masses to EV owners."The one thing that wireless does better than anything else in terms of accelerating EV adoption is that it can provide the ability for drivers to drive and charge at the same time. And

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31:08

Navigating the untapped potential of multifamily EV...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/02/27

If you're an EV owner, you're going to want to own a home charging station too. However, about a third of the U.S. population rented the space where they lived in 2021. That complicates things and slows EV adoption rates across the board.But where there are problems, so too are opportunities. On this week's show, we speak with the CEO of Refuel Electric Vehicle Solutions, a company that is helping the multifamily sector navigate the ins and outs of EV infrastructure and the advantages that can come

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21:50

A truth about EV repair costs

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/02/13

As EV adoption grows, so too does the basic understanding of how these vehicles function. While it may still seem bonkers, EVs are managing to take us from Point A to Point B using only a few dozen moving parts, in stark contrast to the tens of thousands you may find in vehicles with internal combustion engines. As you could imagine, this ultimately leads to fewer opportunities for something to go wrong, thus saving the owner a few dollars on repairs and maintenance over the lifetime of the

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20:08

BP Pulse hopes Gigahubs will enhance the EV charging...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/01/30

If you're an EV owner, you can likely attest: Oftentimes, there's a problem with charging infrastructure. Maybe it was deployed in an area that doesn't make much sense, or the charging software is malfunctioning. Maybe it isn't well-lit. Maybe there isn't any security in the area for the EV driver. Plus, the driver is there for a while – wouldn't it be great if there was a snack or, even better, a restroom?BP Pulse has noticed this too, saying "there has got to be a better way!" As a result, the

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28:29

EV trends: From battery leasing to the death of the...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2023/01/16

The EV headlines just don't stop coming, and each one poses more questions than it answers. We are expecting more than 100 new EV models between now and the year 2026. China is allegedly leading the EV arms race, but the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is throwing billions of dollars at revitalizing the U.S. electricity grid as well as deploying new charging stations all around the country. Not to mention, a shift to EVs means a shift to generally more expensive parts, but less overall maintenance

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23:07

How truckers are keeping their goods cool without...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/12/30

Electric commercial trucks are out there, and fleets are starting to use them in shorter routes that work for their limited battery range. In these cases, the limited range has a workaround, but what about if you are limited in what cargo you can haul? That's what is happening to trucks hauling goods that need to be kept cool. Typically there's a workaround to that too – if you don't mind investing in a diesel generator to keep your load cool, and that doesn't make a lot of sense when the tractor is

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28:44

A South Carolina school district talks us through its...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/12/21

In late October, the EPA announced nearly $1 billion was awarded through the Clean School Bus Rebate Lottery program to support 389 school districts across the country with their school bus electrification projects. The intention of this program is to accelerate electrification by giving schools the financial resources to transition their diesel bus fleets to all-electric.On this episode of The Amped EV Podcast, we catch up with the transportation director, Rick Grisham, at one of those school

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26:33

Reimagining the all-electric delivery walk-in van...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/11/30

What do you do when you're given a $1 million check to find an integrated Class 3-5 EV chassis? If you're working with The Shyft Group, you ask for $8 million more to develop one yourself.The Shyft Group is betting that by designing and manufacturing its own Class 3-5 Blue Arc chassis and bodies in-house from the ground up, using well-respected component suppliers like Dana for eAxles and Hendrickson for single leaf-spring suspensions, the company can lead the pack when it comes to electrifying

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15:26

Are EVs right for you? There's a tool for that –...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/11/15

Everyone is talking about EVs, so getting caught up in the hype is easy. The problem is, EVs aren't yet suitable for every use case, and jumping into electrifying your fleet with eyes closed can have severe consequences. There's so much to think about: What are your routes? What infrastructure do you need? How much range do you need? The list goes on. Get the answer to any of these questions wrong and you might dig an electrified hole that isn't easy to escape.Fear not, though – there is help to be

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17:51

Why 'charging-as-a-service' are more than buzzwords...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/10/28

EV charging is easier said than done, and it's one of the biggest hurdles to successful full-scale EV adoption. Now, imagine you own a fleet of electrified vehicles. If you don't have the right infrastructure in place, your what-seemed-to-be solid EV investment is now one built on sand.On the surface, it can seem like that EV infrastructure rests solely on your shoulders – but it doesn't have to."Charging-as-a-service" is more than just industry buzzwords. It offers the opportunity for businesses

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20:49

Volvo Trucks let us drive a VNR Class 8 electric truck

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/10/18

The best way to explain what it's like to drive an electrified vehicle is to convince them to get behind the wheel, and that's exactly what Volvo Trucks North America recently did for us during its Electromobility Summit in Dublin, Va. The one-pedal driving, the instant torque, the regen braking... we get the full experience – all while carrying a 79,000-lb. payload behind us.The goal for Volvo Trucks was to host customers, dealers and the media to dive into the nitty gritty of electric truck

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13:07

Turning EV charging into a new revenue source –...

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/09/28

You know that old saying "if at first you don't succeed, try, try again"? Keep that one in the back of your head as you watch this week's episode, because when it comes to installing charging infrastructure at scale, chances are you won't get far if you give up early on.It isn't easy. Installing charging infrastructure takes a lot of effort, time and money. But, West Michigan International – a truck dealer in Michigan – thought the reward would be worth the struggle, as the business hopes to use the

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12:19

Why EVs need a 12V battery – with Advance Auto Parts

The Amped EV Podcast ·

2022/09/19

When people start talking about EVs, the big ol' lithium-ion battery tends to get a lot of the limelight. But EVs have dozens of other components needed to make them operate as expected, including another, smaller battery. Just like a car with an internal combustion engine, most EVs require a 12V battery in addition to the big one at center stage.In fact, the 12V battery is supremely important to successful EV operation. But why? And what makes a 12V battery in an EV different than one you'd find in

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