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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Lance Mortlock, managing partner of energy and resources Canada at Ernst & Young (EY) Canada. Dr. Mortlock explains what micromobility means and how it can help expand cities and accessibility. EY conducted a study on the evolving landscape of e-mobility in Canada and we discuss some of the findings of that report. Tune in to learn more about how e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility modes of transportation are redefining the mobility landscape.
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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, Susan Courty, a construction electrician and leader of the Edmonton chapter of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) joins us for a conversation on how construction sites can integrate zero-emission vehicles into their work sites. She discusses the benefits and challenges for companies to make the transition, and she also shares some information on WiRE and the work they’re doing to foster a diverse and inclusive community in the renewable energy sector.
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In this episode of the EV Life podcast, Jean-Christophe Lambert of Lithion Technologies joins us for a conversation on recycling lithium-ion batteries. Lambert shares some insights into the process of how electric vehicle and other rechargeable batteries are recycled here in Canada and how recycling technologies are evolving.
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Franzi Tschurtschenthaler, solar engineer at Create Solar, joins EV Life host Krystal Maharaj for a conversation on off-grid charging. Franzi tells us what off-grid charging means, and spoiler alert, it doesn’t involve moving to a cabin in the woods. But if you did want to move to a cabin in the woods, he shares some EV charging options for you, too. We also learn a little about the company’s solar village project, a first of its kind in Canada.
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Welcome to season three of AMA’s EV Life podcast! In our first episode of the season, we chat with Simon Pillarella, head of marketing and business development at ChargeHub. Simon joins host, Krystal Maharaj, to chat about EV roaming and a nation-wide initiative between multiple organizations, government, and businesses known as Agora. Agora was created to build awareness and educational resources for Canadians on connecting to multiple charging networks using a single account. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you’d like to share your thoughts on EV roaming or anything else related to zero-emission vehicles, join the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App.
 
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The EV Life podcast is back for another season! In season 3 we’ll be speaking to more experts and everyday Albertans as we continue to explore the world of electric vehicles. You can expect to hear interviews on lots of research and development and emerging technologies in the zero-emission vehicle industry. New episodes will be coming out every Tuesday, so don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the interviews to come:
Episode 1: EV Roaming with ChargeHub: What exactly is EV roaming? Join us as we chat with Simon Pillarella from ChargeHub to talk about how they’ve joined forces with organizations, businesses, and the government to help make using public charging networks a seamless process for Canadians.
 
Episode 2: Off-Grid Charging with Create Solar: Today, most electric vehicle owners charge up using the electric power grid, but Create Solar is working on giving Canadians options. We’re joined by a solar engineer, Franzi Tschurtschenthaler, to discuss the options available for off-grid EV charging.
 
Episode 3: Recharged: EV Battery Recycling with Lithion Technologies: Lithium-ion battery recycling is a hot topic. Last season we spoke to Maria Kelleher of Kelleher Environmental to talk about EV battery recycling. This season, we continue the conversation with Lithion Technologies to learn even more about the process of recycling lithium batteries in Canada.
 
We want to hear from you! Have an idea for a future episode? Want to share your thoughts on the interviews we do? Or just looking to connect with like-minded Albertans on the topic of zero-emission vehicles? Then we’d love for you to join the EV Life group on the AMA Mobile App. We can’t wait to connect with you.