EV Chat

Rue Phillips
EV Chat

Welcome to EV Chat, a podcast with a rock & roll spin elevating industry leaders and making their knowledge and insight accessible to those across the electric vehicle space. We cover leading topics like (1) News & Analysis: what’s happening and what it means (2) Emerging Tech: from V2G to electric semi-trucks, we cover it all (3) Markets: products, pricing, supply, and demand (4) EV infrastructure: challenges and wins (5) Policy: Government incentives and support structures (6) New business models + industry movers and shakers... and much more! This podcast is hosted by Rue Phillips, a recognized leader in the solar, EV, and renewables industries and founder of 365 Pronto, the world's first platform connecting cleantech asset owners with a local and on-demand installation and service workforce.

  1. MAY 6

    The Godmothers of EV

    Welcome back folks, it’s been a while, and I have missed you. Today we kick back off with a BANG in a new summer season with not one, but three exciting guests, legends in the US EV industry acclaimed as ‘The Godmothers of EV’.    We’ll be hearing stories from Diane Wittenberg, Mary Brazell and Enid Joffe on how they formed a company called Edison EV and collectively helped shape and influence the EV industry from the mid 1990’s onwards. We’ll hear how they impacted the EV industry and captured the attention from legislators and ALL the major EV manufacturers of the time.  Edison EV, the company that they formed and operated, became the largest EV service provider in the US and put California on the map as the largest EV market in the world.  SHOWNOTES 03:28. Guest intros/bios 08:41. Sponsor-SkillFusion 10:08. Welcome to todays show 12:00. What did it take to start Edison EV 21:00 The EV Breakfast Club 32:39 Sponsor. SkillFusion 33:50. Who Killed The Electric Car 35:55. Will the utilities cope with the demand? 39:36 Level II or DCFC's? 43:51 Incentives 48:23. Integrating EV, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage 49:26. Most Memorable moments 53.40 Future EV Predictions 58:22. Contact us and see you next time THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    1 hr

  2. 10/14/2023

    Dr. Nadim Maluf on Lithium-Ion EV batteries

    In todays fascinating episode, we welcome Dr. Nadim Maluf,  CEO of  Qnovo .  In a way that we can all understand, Nadim educates us in all aspects (soup-to-nuts) of Lithium Ion batteries and their application in Electric Vehicles. We discuss science, battery life,  range, safety and much more. Everything you need to know about batteries is in this episode. You'll come away from this episode a Lithium-Ion expert. Welcome aboard ;-) SHOWNOTES: 01:22: About Nadim 04:40: How do Lithium-Ion batteries work ?  06:56: Failures in battery packs 08:20: Range anxiety 12:48: Lifetime of the battery packs  15:13: Topping up batteries 16:24: Public and Private Charging 19:22: Scoring public infrastructure 20:22: Reliability of infrastructure  21:44: Other technologies 22:48: About Qnovo  24:48: Bi-directional (V2X, V2G, V2H)   29:08: Recycling 'End of Life' battery packs  32:30: Safety   THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at rphillips@skillfusion.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    38 min

  3. 08/21/2023

    FERMATA ENERGY-George Miller talks about Bi-Directional 'V2X' EV Charging.

    In todays show we welcome George Miller from Fermata Energy, a leading Bi-Directional EV charging solution 'now with CCS integration'. We'll discuss all aspects of Bi-Directional 'V2X' charging from concepts to amazing applications such as 'Microgrids', smart homes (FERMATA has a residential unit planned for this fall), school buses and commercial fleets. George has vast knowledge on this new and exciting technology which is being implemented NOW.  Everything you need to know about V2X is in this show. Welcome aboard ;-)  SHOWNOTES: 00:53: About George & Fermata Energy 04:50: Bi-Directional charging versus Conventional charging  06:42: Who are your customers and typical uses 14:49: Solar, BESS and PV integration 17:57: Existing EV Charging Infrastructure (score)  21:00: Labor Shortage 25:33: Level II  Vs  DCFC 27:48: Range Anxiety 31:58: Smart Homes 36:00: Cost  Per Charge 36:55: Peak Demand Shaving  40:00: Incentives For Bi-Directional Charging   42:13: Residential products coming soon 44:50: Farting Tesla's  THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    50 min

  4. 06/11/2023

    EVERCHARGE- Jason Appelbaum-EV Load management on multi family dwellings.

    In this Episode we hear from Jason Appelbaum-CEO of EVERCHARGE on how to address EV load management at multi-family dwellings using SMARTPOWER technologies. As a serial entrepreneur, Jason gives his insight on our EV industry in where we are and where we are going. Stick around, this an awesome episode! SHOWNOTES: 00:53: About Jason 05:32: About Evercharge 07:00: Overcoming the problem of 'Not Enough power' SMARTPOWER 08:44: Network and Connectivity problems 09:58: Infrastructure problems 12:58: The Biden Bill 13:44: Bi-Directional Charging-V2G 15:54: Smart Homes. EV/PV/BESS  and  'COVE' 16:54: Can we keep up with the car makers 17:55: O&M and availability score 5/10 19:57: Shortage of labor 20:38: Utilities, will they be able to cope? 23:15: DCFC or Level II implementation 25:20: How many chargers at each site 27:35:  Etiquette Rules. Overstaying your welcome! 34:20: What are the hurdles in our industry? THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    34 min

  5. 05/12/2023

    Andrew Molle January 2023 'delayed episode'

    WE ARE BACK !  Sorry for the delay folks, we have been re-shuffling and re-structuring the podcast and recording some awesome guests and topics.  This 'delayed' episode was recorded way back in January 2023 with Andrew Molle where we discussed in detail EV Charging Station installation criteria such as design and engineering, site evaluation, handicapped accessibility and much more. Thanks for listening and checking back with us.  Please check out our next release in June with Jason Applebaum from EverCharge, its a great episode on overcoming energy distribution problems in EV installations within multi family dwellings Show Notes  REVIS EV EPC product 3:45 EV site selection process 4;35 Key points on charging station site selection 5:39ADA 'accessibility' requirements 5:55Largest project to date 7;23DCFC or Level II chargers 7:46Utilities & Energy Supply concerns 10:36Charging Station reliability score 14;38What are the top three DCFC's being installed? 17:00Will we meet the demands and forecasts for EV infrastructure? 17:53Worst horror story in your experienceWhat EV do you drive? 29:00Whats your next EV? 30:00How would you spend the Biden NEVI money? 30:22Let's talk about your EV charging related patents 38:38 THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    52 min

  6. 12/11/2022

    EV Charging at Fast Food Restaurants

    SHOW NOTES. WE ARE BACK.  Welcome back to EV Chat and the last episode of  Season 3, Goodbye 2022 ! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fluke Corporation, and it is a special one.  We are pleased to welcome Venus Jenkins, COO of ChargeNet Stations. Venus is a chemical engineer with experience as a nuclear chemistry tech at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. She also spent 15 years at Southern California Edison. Venus Jenkins holds an MBA from M-I-T and a chemical engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara.  She led the largest fiber infrastructure deployment project in Orange County, CA. and is the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of ChargeNet Stations  ChargeNet Stations is a San Diego-based start-up tech company specializing in solar powered, fast EV chargers. Their software platform makes it seamless for customers to get a superior EV charging experience … and they are opening Taco bell stations in the parking lots Taco Bell restaurants throughout California. ChargeNet Stations was co-founded by a trio of energy and engineering experts. They are recently mentioned in Forbes  for their exciting launch of fast Food EV+ Solar Charging model. In this episode, Rue and Venus  (don't you love the way that sounds?) cover several key topics including: Company Overview [2:43] Taco Bell Restaurants Goes EV/Solar/BESS [9:16] What is the cost to the EV driver [11:10] How many Restaurants are planning EV Chargers? [12:15] Challenges of this 'EV Fast Food business model' [16:10] EV's, Solar and Battery Energy Storage [19:00] Dark Corridors [24:00] Accessibility/Operability and RELIABILITY (6/10)  [27:00] What is the term ICED in EV's ? [28:42) Fluke Corporation Sponsor Segment [29:38] Fast Chargers or Level II's ? [31:02] Where should we be spending infrastructure money ? [33:30]] Are EV chargers and integrated Solar in low sun regions a challenge  [36:50] Bi-Directional Charging [39:00] EV2E/EV2G explained [41:00] Resources mentioned in this article: 1. Learn more about ChargeNet Stations here Subscribe to EV Chat and never miss an episode! EV Chat Podcast *Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify & more. Thank you for tuning into EV Chat, sponsored by Fluke Corporation.  THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    48 min
  7. Lew Cox on Designing Better EVSE

    04/05/2022

    Lew Cox on Designing Better EVSE

    Welcome back to EV Chat and Season 3! Today’s episode is sponsored by Fluke Corporation, and it is a special one.     We are pleased to welcome Lew Cox, director of business development for MD7.    MD7 is a real estate portfolio management and consulting company for the wireless telecommunications industry. Lew has been with MD7 since 2015, and he and the team are doing loads of work in planning for a safer, more connected EVSE landscape.    Lew is energized by the rapid convergence of the auto and mobile industries and is committed to helping make autonomous vehicles a reality.  He is responsible for developing new business opportunities in the EV charging space for MD7, which builds from his experience as a salesperson and trainer at Ford Motor Company and mobile infrastructure at MD7. Since joining MD7 in 2014, Lew has progressed as a negotiator, team leader, project manager, trainer, and business development.  In February, he published a post on LinkedIn debunking a lot of myths about driving EVs, range anxiety, and the perception that EVs are not adequately powerful for our daily use.  In this episode, Rue and Lew (don't you love the way that sounds?) cover several key topics including: MD7's real estate approach to EVSE [2:18 - 3:20] Misguided perception of EVs [3:21 - 4:18] EV charging station safety [4:19 - 5:32] Improving EVSE visibility [5:33 - 6:25] EVSE placement and range anxiety [6:26 - 8:06] Lew's thoughts on EV adoption [8:07 - 8:42] Preparing for the 3G sunset [8:43 - 10:32] V2E or "vehicle to everything" [10:33 - 12:06] Fluke Corporation Sponsor Segment [12:07 - 13:30] Lew rates EVSEaccessibility & reliability [13:33 - 14:45] Lew's wish list from the federal government [14:46 - 16:22] EVSE & multifamily dwellings [16:23 - 18:11] Challenges in implementing EVSE [18:12 - 20:35] Filling the gaps in EVSE availability [20:36 - 22:34] V2E part II [22:35 - 25:16] Peak demand shaving [25:17 - 26:44] What's Lew's favorite EV? [26:45 - 29:13] Resources mentioned in this article: 1. Learn more about MD7 here Subscribe to EV Chat and never miss an episode! EV Chat Podcast *Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify & more. Thank you for tuning into EV Chat, powered by 365 Pronto and sponsored by Fluke Corporation.  THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    30 min
  8. Fleet Electrification Brendan P. Keegan of Merchants Fleet

    02/16/2022

    Fleet Electrification Brendan P. Keegan of Merchants Fleet

    Welcome to EV Chat and welcome to Season 3! We are excited to kick off this season with Brendan P. Keegan, the CEO of Merchants Fleet, the fastest-growing fleet technology company in North America.    Merchants Fleet works with major retailers, as well as shipping companies. In 2020, Merchants Fleet announced a significant fleet electrification initiative, featuring partnerships with major car and EVSE companies—all with the goal of helping clients transition to EV fleets.    Additionally, last year, Merchants Fleet announced sponsorship of McLaren’s Extreme E all-electric racing team. Keegan is an award-winning leader who has experience in business strategy, raising capital, and technology enablement.  In this episode, Rue and Brendan cover several key topics including: Merchants Fleet biz model [2:32 - 3:59] Barriers in fleet electrification [4:00 - 5:49] Supply chain prices & MSRP [5:50 - 7:30] Industry opportunity & "last mile" companies [7:31 - 9:30] What does "last mile" mean? [9:31 - 10:59] Last mile charging infrastructure [11:00 - 13:09] Range anxiety [13:10 - 14:39] "Box" states & rural driving [14:40 - 16:03] Fluke Corporation Sponsor Segment [16:03 - 17:17] State and federal EV incentives [17:18 - 20:04] EV fleet rentals [20:05 - 22:19] Chatting EVs on the market [22:20 - 23:02] Extreme E and the McLaren partnership [23:03 - 25:44] 2022 Formula E sponsorship [25:57 - 26:28] Thoughts on EV manufacturers [26:29 - 28:15] EVSE availability [28:16 - 29:47] What would you do with $5B? [29:48 - 30:52] Resources mentioned in this article: 1. Learn more about Merchants Fleet 2. Read up on McLaren's Extreme E all-electric racing team here Subscribe to EV Chat and never miss an episode! EV Chat Podcast *Available on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify & more. Thank you for tuning into EV Chat, powered by 365 Pronto and sponsored by Fluke Corporation.  THANKS FOR LISTENING For more show information, or if you would like to be a guest on the show contact me at sunpower4u@mac.com. Your comments on the show would be most welcome. I read and answer each one of them, Thanks Again. Rue Phillips

    32 min
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Welcome to EV Chat, a podcast with a rock & roll spin elevating industry leaders and making their knowledge and insight accessible to those across the electric vehicle space. We cover leading topics like (1) News & Analysis: what’s happening and what it means (2) Emerging Tech: from V2G to electric semi-trucks, we cover it all (3) Markets: products, pricing, supply, and demand (4) EV infrastructure: challenges and wins (5) Policy: Government incentives and support structures (6) New business models + industry movers and shakers... and much more! This podcast is hosted by Rue Phillips, a recognized leader in the solar, EV, and renewables industries and founder of 365 Pronto, the world's first platform connecting cleantech asset owners with a local and on-demand installation and service workforce.

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    Rue Phillips
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
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    © 2025 EV Chat
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