Season 2

Chase Drum: End of Year Recap - 2023
Grid ConnectionsDecember 26, 2023x
21
00:27:1825.04 MB

Chase Drum: End of Year Recap - 2023

In this episode, I recap this year's guests from the past season of Grid Connections. Along with some early predictions for the EV space for 2024. In addition, I want to say thanks to all of our listeners for their support as well! Also please share any recommendations for what you'd like to see mor...

Lew Cox & Andrew Kelley from XCharge North America
Grid ConnectionsDecember 19, 2023x
20
01:03:1557.94 MB

Lew Cox & Andrew Kelley from XCharge North America

In this episode we speak with Lew Cox , Senior Director of Business Development and Andrew Kelley , Director of Energy Solutions at XCharge North America . We talk about XCharge's DC fast charging technology they offer in North America and how they stand out compared to others in the space. We also ...

JT Franklin from Franklin's Charging
Grid ConnectionsDecember 13, 2023x
19
00:54:3950.07 MB

JT Franklin from Franklin's Charging

In this episode we speak with JT (Jeff) Franklin, founder of Franklin's Garage . He's opened two boutique DC Fast charging locations in Little Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas. JT's approach to opening fast charging is to make it easy, fun and competitively priced. I originally came across JT and his ...

Chris Hazell from Fellten Systems
Grid ConnectionsDecember 05, 2023x
18
01:23:1976.31 MB

Chris Hazell from Fellten Systems

In this episode we speak with Chris Hazell, from Fellten Systems . We talk about how his company is building kits to help electrify current cars on the road. Currently they're mostly based in the UK and EU but in the upcoming year they're looking to expand to North America with local partners like L...

Branden Flasch
Grid ConnectionsNovember 28, 2023x
17
01:05:1259.73 MB

Branden Flasch

In this episode we speak with Branden Flasch, from the Branden Flasch youtube channel . We talk about his unique background that has given him a great perspective on charging infrastructure and charging an EV on a roadtrip. We also talk about where we see strengths and weaknesses in the current EV l...

Tu Le from Sino Auto Insights
Grid ConnectionsNovember 21, 2023x
16
01:08:0562.37 MB

Tu Le from Sino Auto Insights

In this episode we speak with Tu Le, the founder of Sino Auto Insights , also the co-host of the China EVs and More podcast . We talk about his unique background that has given him a great perspective on the rise and influence of Chinese automotive manufacturers. From growing up in Detroit and then ...

Tom Moloughney from State of Charge
Grid ConnectionsOctober 17, 2023x
15
01:00:0855.09 MB

Tom Moloughney from State of Charge

In this episode we speak with Tom Moloughney , the founder of State of Charge , also the co-host of the Batteries Included podcast and his new website evchargingstations.com . We talk about what got him into EVs, his favorite EVs that's he owned, along with his channel State of Charge. We then discu...

Loren McDonald from EVAdoption
Grid ConnectionsOctober 03, 2023x
14
01:39:5291.47 MB

Loren McDonald from EVAdoption

In this episode we speak with Loren McDonald, the founder of Evadoption.com . We talk about what led him to found the company along with the current state of EV Charging, especially around NEVI and new IRA government funding for growing charging infrastructure. We discuss his background along with t...

John McElroy of Autoline
Grid ConnectionsSeptember 26, 2023x
13
01:29:2581.91 MB

John McElroy of Autoline

We sit down with John McElroy, the President of Autoline . They are dedicated to reporting on, discussing and dissecting the inner workings of the auto industry and the products that it makes In today’s episode we discuss the current UAW strike, the current state of Electric vehicle manufacturing, h...