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Co-host of the Urban EV Podcast Rob Hoffman joins regular Coasters Eric, Walter, and Steve to cover every angle of owning an electric car in the biggest of cities, NYC. What does he drive? How does he charge? Is it even possible to leave the city in an EV?! Yes, we know some of these answers but Rob has lived the experience for the past year and provides the perfect example of the ups and downs of EV ownership in a busy metro location. Join us for the latest EV news and views live at 5PM (Pacific) / 8PM (Eastern) and watch more of Rob's work on the Urban EV podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/@UrbanEVP Want to create live streams like this? We use StreamYard and you could too! Visit them for details here: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5995578788151296
EV Ownership in the City: What to Buy/Where to Charge? | C-to-C EVs 36 w/ Rob Hoffman, Urban EV Pod
Join your usual hosting trio and Hubject executive Nate Steele to unpack one of EV charging's long-promised and most frequently confused features: Plug and Charge. Plug&Charge... ISO15118... Autocharge... Plug and Charge... DIN SPEC 70121... Charge and Go... All these and more are used to describe the ability to connect your EV and walk away while it starts a charge session. So what's the difference and why is it taking so long to roll out this feature that Tesla drivers have enjoyed for years at Superchargers? Chapters: 0:00 - Start 0:30 - Intro 1:43 - In the News: Walmart Energy Unveiled 8:36 - Audience Intros 10:52 - Introducing Nate Steele of Hubject 13:56 - Overview of Plug&Charge Within ISO15118 16:54 - Plug&Charge Development in North America 20:26 - Plug&Charge vs. Autocharge 23:45 - Walter's Take + Questions, inc. Universal PKI/Plug and Charge 30:41 - What is a PKI? 31:55 - Eric's Take + Questions, inc. older EV access + "App Fatigue" 41:05 - AC Charging with Plug&Charge 47:05 - Will some EV models be left behind by Plug&Charge? 50:16 - What Impact of Plug&Charge on EV Adoption? 58:35 - Hubject's Background Role in EV Charging 1:00:30 - ISO15118 Role in V2X Applications 1:03:00 - ICN - A Global EVent for Charging Nerds! 1:05:10 - Viewer Comments & Questions 1:09:06 - Charging apps vs. other forms of authentication 1:15:46 - Comparisons with Europe + contactless payments 1:20:30 - Updates on each host's individual channel plans 1:22:28 - Close Related Links: Hubject - www.hubject.com Intercharge Network Conference (Tempelhof, Berlin on Sept. 3rd/4th, 2025) - https://intercharge-network-conference.com/ Nate Steele on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-steele96/ Cheers, ⚡nerds, and see you in the next stream!
Plug&Charge + ISO 15118 Unpacked w/ Hubject's Nate Steele | Coast-to-Coast EVs 35
Where have we been and why on earth is there a Polestar 2 in the driveway? A quick update to share where we are, what happened to our 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, and first (or, really, second) impression of the Polestar 2. **CORRECTION: Failure rate of ICCU in the affected model population is currently estimated at 1-2%, much lower than I quoted in the video. Apologies for the goof!.** Related Videos: IONIQ Guy on ICCU Recall - https://youtu.be/QIJNGhV15Uo?si=gusSz4CbnDRTuG3P Technically Jeff (Kia EV6) on Initial Recall - https://youtu.be/Sb61667hq70?si=cL_G4n8ntzhWRqME MOBIS Integrated Charging Control Unit Teardown by Ed's Garage - https://youtu.be/ZNza3dzAr2I?si=X4gwrL8n44-7Qhkw Hyundai Recall Information Page: https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/campaignhome Recall Chronology: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V868-4397.pdf
From Hyundai IONIQ 5 to Polestar 2... What Happened?
Eric, Walter, Steve, and our always-welcome returning guest Chase Drum of the Grid Connections podcast gather to talk some Tesla... Sentiment towards the EV leader has polarized even further than anticipated in the opening months of 2025, with everything from basic anti-Elon bumper stickers signaling owner displeasure at the Tesla CEO, to protests at stores and unacceptable acts of vandalism against cars and Superchargers. We're also starting to see an impact on vehicle purchases, with Tesla sales tumbling in Europe but some signs of support from new owners on Musk's side of the political spectrum in North America. What does the future hold for Tesla sales, stock, and the ownership experience as the year rumbles on? We unpack as much as we can in an hour or so, plus comments from our engaged peers in the audience and a quick look at EVgo's promising 2024 results (more from Walter on that in this new tNAC video: https://youtu.be/qNFAqz7zwdY?si=x1fibtBeNPlVqyQn) Chapters: 0:00 - Start/Beatz 1:22 - In the News: EVgo Reports 2024 Results 9:37 - Pilot-Flying J's Role in EVgo's Expansion 11:23 - Catching Up with Chase + Grid Connections 15:50 - Viewer Intros 24:50 - Anti-Elon Stickers to Arson? Tesla Trouble Escalates 28:04 - Chase's Tesla Driving Career + Anti-EV Sentiment 37:30 - Walter's Take on Tesla's Position 42:22 - Tesla FSD and Autonomous Driving Progress 49:15 - Eric on Elon Influence: Inextricably Tied to Tesla 59:48 - Viewer Sentiment and Commentary 1:06:00 - Does Elon Need to Leave the Company Completely? 1:18:59 - Moving Beyond Superchargers in North American EV Infrastructure 1:29:00 - NACS/J3400 Plans at EVgo and Electrify America 1:30:31 - Plug&Charge Up on the Next Show (3/19/25) 1:33:30 - Close Want to create live streams like this? We use StreamYard and you could too! Visit them for details here: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5995578788151296
Turning Against Tesla: Can Customers Separate Man From Machine? | C-to-C EVs # 34 w/ Chase Drum
Landon, also known as The Arkansas eTraveler, joins the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to share his journey from gas-guzzling truck to all-electric SUV in the American Mid-South. As we unpack how he came to join a new wave of EV content creators on YouTube, we'll move away from the coastal elites -- wait, is that Steve and Eric?! -- and discuss electric vehicles in the states that make up the middle. How are things going in the Heartland and can we continue to electrify remote areas when federal funds dry up and private investment takes up the reins? Join us live at 5PM (Pacific) / 8PM (Eastern) to have your say and ask questions about Arkansas, EV infrastructure, or any other topic that's burning your britches. Want to create live streams like this? We use StreamYard and you could too! Visit them for details here: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5995578788151296
Coast-to-Coast EVs #33 - Electrifying the Heartland
Join the Coast-to-Coast EVs crew to explore the next generation of EV charging in North America, with special guests Quincy Edmund Lee and Lang Reynolds. With a hectic start to 2025 and EV infrastructure hitting the headlines as massive buildouts are underway, the team and our expert guests have a lot to unpack. Quincy (Founder/CEO) and Lang (VP Site Implementation & Operations) are at the epicenter of this infrastructure expansion with @ElectricEraTechnologiesInc , a fast charging solutions partner with a presence across the United States. Growth plans for 2025 mirror the vibrant energy across the EVI space, which despite headwinds in certain quarters is beginning to look unstoppable. Hear about everything from DCFC reliability, network growth, NEVI plans, and what drivers should expect from the charging experience in 2025 and beyond. Chapters: 0:00 - Start 1:01 - Two DCFC Mega Builds Begin - iONNA Official 5:59 - Walmart DCFC Stirs in Dallas 10:08 - Intro to Quincy and Lang | Electric Era 12:01 - Quincy's Background 13:40 - Lang's Background 16:14 - Electric Era Stations - Feb. 2025 17:28 - Northern California DCFC + Deployment Speed 21:41 - How the Technology Speeds Up Installations 25:00 - Payment Processing for DCFC 28:45 - Electric Era's Role in the Industry 32:14 - Reliability/Success is More Than Uptime 34:19 - Why Data Visibility is Critical to Reliability 39:00 - The Next Era of Energy and EV Charging 41:32 - What Site Types Work Best for Electric Era? 47:38 - Sizing Battery Systems to Match Site Demand 50:50 - Lang's Favorite Site (So Far!) 54:58 - NEVI Sites + Battery Systems Role in Colorado 59:18 - The Future of the NEVI Program 1:02:44 - Key Elements of Electric Era's Tech Stack 1:08:00 - Origins of the Product/System 1:12:45 - Closing Conversation Related Content: Eric's EE report from Yreka, CA - https://youtu.be/QgkSeMtC6T0 EE White Papers mentioned in show: https://electricera.tech/industry-reports Website: https://electricera.tech/ Want to create live streams like this? We use StreamYard and you could too! Visit them for details here: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5995578788151296
The Next Era of EV Charging | Coast-to-Coast EVs # 32 w/ Quincy Edmund Lee + Lang Reynolds
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