Episodes

Where Auto Dealers Stand Now with the EV Mandate
Where Auto Dealers Stand Now with the EV Mandate Episode 73Mickey 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...

Is Tesla No Longer a Luxury Brand?
Is Tesla No Longer a Luxury Brand? With Automotive News Episode 72Executive 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...

Have Subscriptions Found a New Home with EVs? Automotive News & DriveItAway
Have Subscriptions Found a New Home with EVs? Automotive News & Driveitaway Episode 71Paige 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...

Unlocking Accessibility: The EV Leasing Equation
Unlocking Accessibility: The EV leasing Equation Episode 70Tarry 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...

The Real Reason Why Public Charging is Broken
The Real Reason Why Public Charging is Broken Episode 69Raphael 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...

From Elio Motors to the Costco of Car Buying
From Elio Motors to the Costco of Car Buying Episode 68Paul Elio, founder of Elio Motors, an automotive startup that developed a three-wheeled vehicle (with 84 mpg, made in America and priced for $7,500) turned innovative used car dealer is on the show today...

2024 Best Cars for Families: US News & World Report
2024 Best Cars for Families: US News & World Report Episode 67Curious to see who won US News & World Report's "Best Cars for Families" award this year? More specifically, who took home the trophy for the best EV (and hybrid) for families? Although...

Empowering Entry-Level Employees with Electrified Mobility
Empowering Entry-Level Employees with Electrified Mobility Episode 66Now here's one *hugely* popular EV use case (that's being deployed right now) that you've probably never heard of. Kristy Gebhart, Regional Vice President at Partners Personnel, is on the show...

What’s The Deal with These Mixed Messages About EV Infrastructure?
What's The Deal with These Mixed Messages About EV Infrastructure? Episode 65Unless you've been living under a rock lately, you've likely heard about the many challenges surrounding EV charging infrastructure. Challenges like the significant costs associated...
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