GreenCars, The Podcast

GreenCars, The Podcast
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Welcome to GreenCars The Podcast, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric vehicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Kurt Kelty Reveals GM's Future Battery Strategies for EVs and Infrastructure

    Jun 17

    Kurt Kelty Reveals GM's Future Battery Strategies for EVs and Infrastructure

    What happens to your EV's battery when it's no longer powerful enough to drive? Is there more life left in it than you'd expect? Those are just two of the questions Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid put to Kurt Kelty, VP of Battery and Sustainability at General Motors, who spent over a decade leading battery engineering at Tesla before bringing that expertise to GM. The conversation covers second-life battery programs already operating at scale, GM's decision to leapfrog lithium iron phosphate and pursue sodium-ion chemistry for stationary energy storage, next-generation battery architectures designed to slash cost and complexity, and a candid take on where solid-state batteries actually stand today. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 6:13 - Kurt Kelty's Career & GM's Battery Strategy 14:46 - Sodium-Ion: The Chemistry GM Is Betting On 19:23 - Vehicle-to-Grid & China's EV Market 25:43 - Next-Gen Battery Architecture 35:01 - LMR, Silicon & Solid-State Batteries 39:12 - Three for the Road 43:05 - Conclusions Check out our Buyer’s Guide at https://apps.greencars.com/buyers-guide Visit GreenCars on YouTube for EV and hybrid reviews and much more: https://www.youtube.com/@greencarshq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  2. Rivian's Vidya Rajagopalan on the Move to Custom Chips, Combating Tech Fatigue, and More

    Jun 3

    Rivian's Vidya Rajagopalan on the Move to Custom Chips, Combating Tech Fatigue, and More

    What does it actually take to build a software-defined vehicle, one that gets smarter over time and may eventually drive itself? Rivian has a specific answer to that question, and Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid put it to Vidya Rajagopalan, Senior VP of Electrical Hardware at Rivian, to find out what it actually looks like in practice. The conversation covers the company’s zonal architecture strategy that stripped 44 pounds of copper from Rivian's vehicles, why the company is designing its own chips the way Apple does, and whether UHF, Rivian's hands-free driving feature, is a genuine step beyond geo-fenced systems like GM's Super Cruise or Ford's BlueCruise. Plus: is a car that can do all of this actually too smart for its own good? Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 4:32 - Software-Defined Vehicles & Zonal Architecture 12:40 - How Much Tech Is Too Much Tech? 18:23 - Why Rivian Is Building Its Own Chip 25:57 - Autonomy Plus & Universal Hands-Free (UHF) 33:05 - Serviceability & Licensing Rivian's Tech 38:10 - Three for the Road 41:21 - Conclusions Check out our Buyer’s Guide at https://apps.greencars.com/buyers-guide Visit GreenCars on YouTube for EV and hybrid reviews and much more: https://www.youtube.com/@greencarshq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  3. Scout Motors' Ryan Decker on the Brand's Plan to use Legacy to Redefine the Future

    May 20

    Scout Motors' Ryan Decker on the Brand's Plan to use Legacy to Redefine the Future

    Scout Motors is building something genuinely unusual: an all-American electric truck brand, owned by Volkswagen Group but completely independent from it, with no dealerships, no franchise agreements, and a gas engine hiding in the back of the truck bed. Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid sit down with Ryan Decker, VP of Strategy and Brand at Scout, to get into the details behind the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck. The big questions are all here — will the rear-mounted Harvester range extender compromise towing capability? Where do you go when something breaks if there are no dealers? And how exactly do you buy a Scout? Ryan addresses the skeptics directly, and the answers are more interesting than you might expect. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:02 What Is Scout Motors? 6:26 Scout's Status Update 15:30 Servicing Scouts Without a Dealership 19:00 Scout & Volkswagen: What's the Relationship? 28:19 How to Buy: Direct Sales & Delivery 34:09 Reservations, Factory Capacity & Future Models 43:47 Conclusions Check out our Buyer’s Guide at https://apps.greencars.com/buyers-guide Visit GreenCars on YouTube for EV and hybrid reviews and much more: https://www.youtube.com/@greencarshq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min
  4. How Rising Gas Prices will Affect Green Car Sales with Erin Keating, Cox Automotive

    May 6

    How Rising Gas Prices will Affect Green Car Sales with Erin Keating, Cox Automotive

    The car market is shifting fast and few people have a better view of it than Erin Keating, Executive Analyst at Cox Automotive. You may not know the name Cox, but you've almost certainly used their products: Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader, and Manheim Auctions are all under their roof, along with a treasure trove of data that spans everything from dealer inventory to EV battery remanufacturing. Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid dig into what that data is actually showing right now. New EV sales are plateauing while used EVs are quietly surging. Roughly 30% of buyers who used to shop for new cars have disappeared from the market since 2018. And with the average transaction price hovering near $50,000, affordability is reshaping who buys what. Plus: do rising gas prices actually push hesitant buyers toward EVs, or is that assumption too simple? Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:08 What Is Cox Automotive? 6:15 Inside EV Battery Remanufacturing 12:30 The Affordability Crisis in New Car Sales 14:43 New EVs vs. Used EVs: A Split Market 17:05 Which Automakers Are Winning & Losing 21:01 Do Gas Prices Actually Drive EV Sales? 25:20 Will Chinese Automakers Crack the US Market? 32:35 Will Americans Give Up Full-Size Trucks? 39:09 Conclusions Check out our Buyer’s Guide at https://apps.greencars.com/buyers-guide Visit GreenCars on YouTube for EV and hybrid reviews and much more: https://www.youtube.com/@greencarshq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  5. Volvo's Vanessa Butani on Mastering Sustainability Beyond EVs

    Apr 22

    Volvo's Vanessa Butani on Mastering Sustainability Beyond EVs

    What does it actually mean to build a sustainable car? Not just one that sips electricity — but one whose steel, aluminum, and plastics are tracked from mine to scrapyard and back again. Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid sit down with Vanessa Butani, Head of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars, to explore the work happening long before a car reaches the showroom. Topics include Volvo's first-of-its-kind battery passport, closed-loop steel recycling, mega-casting, ocean plastics, and the surprisingly murky math around biofuels. Plus: with EVs approaching price parity with combustion vehicles, what's really holding buyers back? Chapters 0:00 Introduction 3:23 Volvo's Approach to Sustainability 6:55 The Battery Passport Explained 12:57 Climate-Neutral Manufacturing 16:43 Recycled Materials & Mega-Casting 21:42 EVs, PHEVs & the Case Against Biofuels 29:04 Interior Materials & Ocean Plastics 37:01 Conclusions Check out our Buyer’s Guide at https://apps.greencars.com/buyers-guide Visit GreenCars on YouTube for EV and hybrid reviews and much more: https://www.youtube.com/@greencarshq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  6. 2024 EV Insights & Predictions for 2025 | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 23

    12/27/2024

    2024 EV Insights & Predictions for 2025 | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 23

    Ready to close out the year with EV insights and bold predictions for 2025? Join Trish and Dave as they sit down with Kevin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager for GreenCars, to discuss the evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles. From how cold weather impacts EV performance to game-changing trends like NACS compatibility and the surge of used EVs, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Plus, a look back at the podcast’s top moments of 2024 and what’s next for GreenCars! Key Topics: How cold weather affects EV range and performance (with practical tips!) The evolution of GreenCars: From concept to leading educational platformLeasing vs. buying EVs: Why 70% of sales in 2024 were leasesPredictions for 2025: Used EV surge, leasing trends, and infrastructure updatesThe Tesla NACS plug revolution and what it means for the future of charging 0:00 - Introduction: Looking Back at 2024 & EV Trends 2:15 - EVs in Cold Weather: Tips & Myths 8:40 - Meet Kevin Jennings: The Evolution of GreenCars 11:25 - 2024 EV Highlights: Incentives, Used EV Market Growth 15:45 - Tesla NACS Plug and Charging Network Expansion 23:30 - Predictions for 2025: Leasing Trends & Used EV Surge 31:50 - GreenCars at Electrify Expo: Expanding Impact 35:15 - Year-End Reflections: Podcast Highlights of 2024 Have Questions? Email us: ThePodcast@GreenCars.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  7. EV Milestones, Charging Insights & Election Impacts | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 22

    12/14/2024

    EV Milestones, Charging Insights & Election Impacts | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 22

    Join Trish and Dave as they look back on 2024's biggest EV milestones and welcome special guest Matt Teske, founder of ChargeWay. From a groundbreaking U.S. milestone of 200,000 public charging ports to what the recent presidential election could mean for electric vehicles, this episode covers it all. Explore top EV trends, charging solutions, and predictions for the future of clean transportation. Stay informed and stay charged with GreenCars! #EVs #ElectricVehicles #GreenCarsPodcast #Sustainability #EVTaxCredits #EVCharging #ChargeWay #FutureOfEVs Key Moments: 00:00 - Welcome to GreenCars Podcast 01:30 - Reflecting on 2024's EV milestones 03:20 - The Range Wall: Top EVs with the most range 07:15 - Guest Matt Teske joins the conversation 09:00 - U.S. hits 200,000 public charging ports 12:00 - EV tax credits: What could change post-election? 17:00 - Audience comments: EVs vs. broccoli analogy 20:15 - Wrapping up with predictions for 2025 👉 Follow us at @GreenCarsHQ and visit GreenCars.com for more. Have Questions? Email us: ThePodcast@GreenCars.com Connect with Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCarsHQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greencarshq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreenCarsHQ X: https://twitter.com/GreenCarsHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  8. How Vehicle Safety Evolved + Electric Motorcycle Review | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 21

    11/23/2024

    How Vehicle Safety Evolved + Electric Motorcycle Review | GreenCars Podcast Ep. 21

    Today on GreenCars, The Podcast, we explore how vehicle safety features have evolved to save lives, including the history of seat belts, airbags, and cutting-edge driver-assist technologies. Our guest, Pieter Hogeveen, Director of Marketing at Lithia Motors, shares his insights on the future of hybrid and EV vehicles and the shift towards autonomous driving. Plus, Dave Nichols gives us a firsthand look at the futuristic NAXEON Electric Motorcycle, showcasing its impressive features, performance, and why it feels like a "smartphone on wheels." Is this the future of motorcycling? Join us to find out! Don’t miss this engaging episode packed with facts, expert opinions, and innovative tech insights. 📍 Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - History of Vehicle Safety 6:22 - Modern Safety Features & Driver-Assist Tech 12:44 - Guest Interview: Pieter Hogeveen 34:10 - Future of EVs, Hybrids & Autonomous Driving 41:30 - Electric Motorcycle Review: NAXEON 50:48 - Closing Thoughts 👉 Follow us at @GreenCarsHQ and visit GreenCars.com for more. Have Questions? Email us: ThePodcast@GreenCars.com Connect with Us: YouTube:‪ @greencarshq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenCarsHQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greencarshq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreenCarsHQ X: https://twitter.com/GreenCarsHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
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Welcome to GreenCars The Podcast, where we explore the latest trends and innovations in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric vehicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    GreenCars, The Podcast
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
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    © GreenCars
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