Season 6

Summary What do new tariffs mean for EV prices? Are plug-in hybrids a real solution or just a loophole? And how is EV charging evolving with networks like Ionna? In this episode of Grid Connections , veteran automotive journalist John Voelcker breaks down the latest shifts in the auto industry. We ...

Summary The EV industry is at a crossroads, and this Grid Connections panel dives deep into the biggest shifts shaping its future. John McElroy (President, Autoline Network ), Loren McDonald (Chief Data Analyst of Paren ), and Matt Teske (CEO of Chargeway ) break down the impact of Trump’s tariffs ...

Summary We welcome back Walter Schulze , host of The Network Architect Channel , to break down the latest in fast-charging infrastructure, EV adoption trends, and charging network expansions . We dive into IONNA’s rapid station rollout, Tesla’s ongoing dominance, and how networks like Pilot Flying ...

Summary Curious about what it takes to own an EV in a dense city like New York? In this episode of Grid Connections , we sit down with Robert Hoffman , host of the Urban EV Podcast , to uncover the real-world challenges and opportunities of city-based EV ownership. From navigating public charging i...

Summary We sit down again with Tu Le , Founder of Sino Auto Insights , to explore China’s rapid rise as a global leader in electric vehicles and automotive autonomy. Tu shares expert insights on how government policy, advanced battery technology, and market competition have positioned Chinese autom...

Summary In this episode of Grid Connections , we sit down with Mike Murphy , CEO of the EV Politics Project , to explore the growing political divide in EV adoption and how automakers can reframe their messaging for wider appeal. With a background in Republican politics and deep ties to the auto in...

Summary We sit down with Patrick Sherwin , the founder and CEO of GoSun , to explore how the company went from a successful solar oven Kickstarter campaign to offering a full range of portable solar products —including an innovative EV solar charger designed for true energy independence . Patrick s...

Summary In this Grid Connections episode, host Chase sits down with Loren McDonald , Chief Analyst at Paren , to unpack the latest National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) developments shaping the EV charging industry. They explore how recent policy shifts and federal decisions are influenci...

Summary - Navigating Wildfires and EV Innovation with Jonny Lieberman Start the year with a high-energy episode featuring Jonny Lieberman, co-host of The InEVitable  podcast and renowned voice in automotive journalism. This week, Jonny joins host Chase to dive into an array of engaging topics, star...