The Charge Cycle is an electrifying new podcast powering the discussion on fleet electrification. If you are a procurement manager, fleet operator, or one of the millions tasked with a zero-emission deployment goal, this podcast is for you. We speak with industry experts, funding veterans, OEM’s, policy specialists and more to help you stay ahead of the enormous electrification shift underway. Hosted by the executive staff of e-Mission Control, The Charge Cycle covers topics on electric equipment funding, infrastructure planning, fleet expansion, fleet management solutions, regulatory compliance and clean fuel program policy.
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October 1, 2024Episode 161 hr 17 min
Breaking Down the Future of Low Carbon Fuel Standards and the Power of Modeling with Colin Murphy
In this episode of The Charge Cycle, we’re joined by Colin Murphy, Co-Director of the Low Carbon Fuel Policy Research Initiative at UC Davis, to discuss the complexities and future of low carbon fuel standards (LCFS).Some of the topics we cover include: • The evolution of low carbon fuel policies and their impact on transportation. • Challenges in transitioning to EVs and how battery technology are overperforming expectations. • The role of renewable diesel and biofuels in decarbonizing the transportation sector. • Innovative solutions and policy adjustments needed to achieve climate goals.🔗 Learn more about the Low Carbon Fuel Policy Research Initiative: lowcarbonfuel.ucdavis.edu🔗 Follow Colin Murphy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwmurphy/#LowCarbonFuels #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #CleanTransportation #Podcast #TheChargeCycle
June 7, 2024Episode 151 hr 30 min
The Ins and Outs of Clean Fuel Programs and How to Get Involved with Elaine O'Byrne of FuSE
Joined by our very own Elaine O'Byrne, FuSE gets together to go over all of the basics of Clean Fuel Programs. How they are created, how they are implemented, and current changes going on in programs across North America.Find out more about the agencies and open comment periods:CARB: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/low-carbon-fuel-standardDEQ: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/ghgp/cfp/pages/cfp-overview.aspxECY: https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clean-fuel-standardBC-LCFS: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/electricity-alternative-energy/transportation-energies/renewable-low-carbon-fuelsCFR: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/managing-pollution/energy-production/fuel-regulations/clean-fuel-regulations.htmlFind Elaine on Linkedin:
February 15, 2024Episode 1446 min
Electrification Does Not Have to be a Zero-Sum Game with Shankar Muthukumar of Mortenson
Shankar Muthukumar, General Manager at Mortenson, sits down with us to discuss how electrification efforts do not need to be looked at as a zero-sum game and how Mortenson is using their builder/developer efforts to build energy resiliency while still making a profit. They are a leader in the markets like sports facilities, renewable energy, data centers and healthcare.Learn More about Moretensen:https://www.mortenson.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mortenson/Shankar Muthukumar:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankar-muthukumar-45477026/
October 3, 2023Episode 1339 min
How Microgrids Can Increase Energy Resiliency with Michael Duhs of Lattice Energy
Michael Duhs, VP of Renewable Energy & smart buildings at Lattice Energy, sits down with us to discuss how Mircorgrids can increase your energy resiliency. During a time when energy/electricity is becoming the fuel of the future, having a steady flow or control over where/when that energy comes can be critically important to the operation of your fleets.Lattice Energy offers a consultative approach and generates powerful new revenue streams by reducing grid energy consumption, dependency, and converting waste biproducts into profitability. Learn More about Lattice Energy:https://www.linkedin.com/company/lattice-energy-solutions/https://latticeenergysolutions.com/Michael Duhs:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelduhs/
September 5, 2023Episode 1242 min
Trishan Peruma of Hubject Discusses Interoperability Challenges of North American EV Charging
Trishan Peruma, Hubject's CEO of North America, discusses the importance of interoperability, which involves connecting OEMs and e-mobility service providers. Hubject, a multinational company with extensive global experience, recognizes that some of the challenges currently faced in North America are reminiscent of historical EV markets, creating a sense of "deja vu."Hubject has many products and services to address some of the specific challenges facing North America such as “Plug and Charge” which aims to make EV charging as simple as plugging in the car regardless of car, network, or charger.Learn More about Hubject:https://www.linkedin.com/company/hubject/https://www.hubject.com/
June 22, 2023Episode 1157 min
Reflections on the Future of EV Charging with Four Guests from EVS36
At the 36th Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exposition Conner Whaley, OEM and Strategic Partnerships Manager for e-Mission Control, interviewed four guests on the future of EVs and EV charging. The guests were: Austin Bowers, VP of Operations at Future Fuels (0:50) Austin talked about Future Fuels’ turn-key service for the southeast which includes helping customers identify incentives for EV charging, plan, purchase, and install them as well as provide service down the road. People want better, faster charging and the only way to do that is through DC charging. Learn more about Future Fuels: https://www.futurefuelsenergy.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-fuels-energy/Chris Thorson, Chief Marketing Officer at FLO (14:48) With an uptime of 98% or better, FLO chargers focus on reliability. Well established in Canada, FLO is now expanding its rugged chargers to the USA. FLO strives to give users great experiences with public charging and hopes that someday what charger EV drivers use will be a matter of preference. Learn more about FLO: https://www.flo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/floevcharging/Katrina Sutton, Technical Project Manager at CALSTART (29:52) Katrina works for CALSTART, an organization that touches every aspect of zero-emission transportation including managing HVIP and EnergIIZE funds. Katrina commented that workplace charging encourages people who can’t charge at home to adopt EVs and helps mitigate variables of public charging. Learn more about CALSTART:https://calstart.org/https://chargeatwork.org/Mike Potter, CEO at Crowd Charge (41:48) Mike and Conner reflected on the fact that many people who don’t usually consider electric vehicles are now considering them. With a 300,000 mile lifespan and lower maintenance, especially at higher mileages, EVs prove their worth. Learn more about Crowd Charge: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crowdcharge-limited/https://www.crowd-charge.com/
May 31, 2023Episode 1043 min
Electrifying Urban Commercial Fleets with Luis Barreto of MegaFlux and Glen Stancil of Merge Electric Fleet Solutions
In episode 10 of the Charge Cycle, e-Mission CEO Todd Trauman gets an international perspective on fleet electrification from Luis Barreto of MegaFlux and Glen Stancil of Merge Electric Fleet Solutions. Based out of Mexico, MegaFlux and Merge Electric Fleet Solutions work together to bring electric vehicles to an urban setting. As a one-stop shop, Megaflux helps their customers go from zero knowledge and understanding about an idea and a goal to the full deployment of that fleet. Working with both vehicles and charging infrastructure, MegaFlux assures that their customers have an electrification solution that will last long into the future.For more about MegaFlux visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/megaflux-electric-drivetrains/ or https://www.megaflux.com/
April 19, 2023Episode 946 min
Sarah Booth of Sawatch Labs talks fleet analysis and the importance of telematics for EVs!
Check out episode 9 of The Charge Cycle, Todd Trauman and Conner Whaley talk to Sarah Booth, COO of Sawatch Labs. The company focuses on a deep understanding of raw telemetry data across all major providers, custom software development, big-data aggregation and analysis, software partner integrations, GIS and ESRI, leveraging API/SDK, driver safety policy best practices, and so much more.Sawatch Labs has several products such as ezEV, ezIO, and EMIT which together are focused on EV fleet feasibility, infrastructure planning as well as emission tracking. Sawatch Labs information and contact: https://www.sawatchlabs.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawatchlabs/
March 28, 2023Episode 845 min
The Clean Energy Marketplace for Buildings with Kevin Berkemeyer of Station A
In lively episode 8 of The Charge Cycle, Todd Trauman and Conner Whaley talk to Kevin Berkemeyer, Co-Founder and CEO of Station A. The company reports on renewable energy options available at any commercial building using nothing more than an address. Instant recommendation? Yes! Station A also has modeled every building in the US and provides a competitive marketplace to collect competitive bids for any commercial clean energy project. Station A can help you work with 100 addresses or 1,000 addresses and knows that a good solar opportunity is more than just the square footage available on a rooftop. Their clean energy grade for buildings takes everything into account including the physical and electrical attributes of the building. Station A helps with the first steps of the clean energy transition, where to start and who to work with, since according to Kevin, “the first step is always the hardest.” Station A information and contact: https://stationa.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/stationainc/If you would like to be a podcast guest, contact us at TheChargeCycle@e-missioncontrol.com
March 8, 2023Episode 750 min
A Sustainable Future with Jamie Madill of Platinum Pro-Claim Restoration
In this episode of The Charge Cycle, Todd Trauman, CEO of e-Mission Control, talks to Jamie Madill, CFO turned Director of Sustainability at the Platinum Pro-Claim Group, a Canadian restoration contractor. Jamie is a leading expert in electrification and procurement for the restoration industry and Canada as a whole. He has helped seven group offices begin their journey in electrifying fleets and promoting sustainable practices. Jamie’s advice is to start taking action towards sustainability, rather than being stuck in analysis paralysis. Even simple steps like creating a recycling area in the office can make a difference, as everyone has a responsibility to the planet. Jamie also advises to take steps towards sustainability ahead of regulations that require them, as “there's no business on a dead planet.”The Pro-Claim Group Information and Contact:www.pcgroup.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/pro-claim-group/If you would like to be a podcast guest, contact us at TheChargeCycle@e-missioncontrol.com
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