In this episode of the EVready Podcast, host Chris Nihan sits down with Charlie dePuthod, President of INF Associates, for an in-depth discussion on entrepreneurship, career evolution, and the electric vehicle industry. Some of what Chris and Charlie discuss: Charlie's entrepreneurial journey and career progression The importance of mentorship and …

In this episode of the EV Ready podcast, host Chris Nihan interviews Paul Nie, CEO of AISPEX, discussing the future of energy in the U.S., the challenges facing the utility grid, the importance of open standards, and AISPEX's innovative solutions in energy management, particularly in Texas. Paul shares insights on the company's role in the evolving…

Welcome to the EVready Podcast, your go-to source for insights into the world of electric vehicle charging and infrastructure. In this episode, we're so happy to have Bernie Erickson, Chief Marketing Officer at FSG, and Chris Anastasi, EV Director of Sales, join us for an enlightening discussion. We'll be exploring the partnership between FSG and E…

Electric Air Mobility In this episode of the EV Ready podcast, Chris Nihan interviews Nicolas Zart, founder of Electric Air Mobility. They discuss the convergence of electric vehicles and air mobility, addressing misconceptions, challenges in certification and infrastructure, the future of electric air mobility, and the geopolitical landscape affec…

LAZ Parking In this episode of the EV Ready podcast, Chris Nihan speaks with Nathan Donnell, Senior Director of EV Partnerships at LAZ Parking, about the challenges and opportunities in the EV parking industry. Nathan shares his unique journey into the parking sector, the importance of integrating EV charging into parking operations, and the need f…

Voltus Partners With EVready® Energy In this episode of the EV Ready Podcast, Chris Nihan interviews Marissa Galizia, the Senior Director of Partnerships at Voltus. They discuss the complexities of the power grid, emphasizing the significance of demand response and the evolving landscape of energy management. Their discussion covers the roles of in…

The State of ChargePoint with CEO Rick Wilmer and Chris Nihan In this episode of the EVready Podcast, host Chris Nihan, President of EVready Energy, sits down with Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, to discuss the company's latest developments and strategic directions. The conversation is timely, given ChargePoint's recent earnings call and subsequen…

Car Dealership Guy's Jon Frederick In this episode of the EVready Podcast, Al Levy, Chris Nihan, and Jon Frederick dive into the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and the automotive industry at large. Jon comes from years of auto dealership experience and now is the behind-the-scenes person at the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. Together, they share the…

Rexell Energy Solutions In this episode of the EVready Podcast, Chris Nihan interviews Amy Dobrikova, VP of Fleet Solutions at Rexel Energy Solutions, and Ben Bercham, National Director of EV Charging. They discuss the role of distributors in the EV charging value chain and the value that Rexel Energy Solutions brings to the industry. They also tal…

Deana Haynes on How EV Charging Affects the Workplace Deana Haynes provides a breakdown of the various types of commercial real estate that would benefit from EV charging stations and how piloting is the best strategy for success. She shares a piece that she was part of developing for CBRE, highlighting how the adoption of electric vehicles leads t…

Mercedes Benz's High Power Charging Meet Heiko Schmidt, VP of Network Strategy and Monetization at Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America. Heiko discusses why Mercedes Benz decided it was necessary to invest in a fast-charging network, the relationship with Ionna (the coalition of auto manufacturers building a high-powered network), and th…

Mark McNabb Drops in to the EVready® Podcast Join host Chris Nihan as he explores an important topic in the world of electric vehicles (EVs) with special guest Mark McNabb, former COO of VW America and former CEO of Electrify America, the largest public universal fast charging network in the United States. Range-Anxiety is Real Among ICE Drivers In…

Pasquale Romano Join us for another episode of the EV Ready podcast with our host, Chris Nihan. Today, we invite Pat Romano, former CEO and current advisor of ChargePoint - a leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, to the EVready Podcast. Listen as Pat shares his insights about the electric vehicle industry, discusses his ongoing involvement wit…

Meet Ken Parkman, General Manager of Retail Market Development with Toyota North America In this episode of the EV Ready podcast, special guest Ken Parkman, General Manager of Retail Market Development at Toyota Motors North America, joins host Chris Nihan to discuss Toyota's unique approach to electric vehicle readiness. With a concentration on pa…

Rick Wilmer CEO of ChargePoint Chris Nihan, founder of EVready Energy and Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint discuss how ChargePoint views the future of EV charging, their driver-centric approach, and why educating electricians, dealerships, and drivers are key components to successful EV adoption. Rick highlights some unique characteristics of the EV…

Maritz Automotive with Terry Irvine Welcome to the EVready Podcast with Chris Nihan. Today our special guest is our new partner, Terry Erwin, the SVP of Sales at Maritz Automotive. With over 128 years of experience, Maritz is a powerful ally to automotive dealerships, offering comprehensive programs that focus on OEMs, training, loyalty marketing, …

Sparkion with Cole Rosson Join Chris Nihan as he sits down with Cole Rosson, Director of Business Development at Sparkion, in the latest episode of the EVready Podcast. Sparkion is a leading provider of AI-driven, modular, energy management software solutions designed to help drivers experience uninterrupted EV power. In this episode, Chris and Col…

Avangrid and Charlotte Ancel Welcome to the EVready Podcast, where we explore the stories and insights of clean energy leaders. In this episode, we feature Charlotte Ancel, VP of Investor Relations at Avangrid, with a fascinating career journey from handling slip-and-fall cases to becoming a crucial part of the groundbreaking Vineyard Wind Project …

National Grid Join us in this informative episode as Marie Raphael, the Electrification Program Manager at National Grid, sheds light on the company's journey in the EV charging space. With valuable insights gained from their initial EV charging station program, Marie delves into the lessons they learned and discusses how they applied them to creat…

NYC's United Taxi Turns Their Fleet to EVs On this episode of the EV Ready™ Podcast meet our guest Savas Tsitiridis, the president of United Taxi in New York City which operates a fleet of 500 medallion yellow cabs. Savas talks about his plans to transition to an all-EV fleet, his early success with DC fast chargers, and his 5-10-year plan for Unit…

LVI with Tom Bennett Chris Nihan of EVready Energy and Tom Bennett of Lane Valente Industries come together to discuss the strategy behind portfolio electrification installation. They delve into the challenges faced by the grid and highlight the exciting new charging solutions that are propelling the electric vehicle industry forward. See the full …

David Gow Sits With Chris Nihan Tune in to the first episode of our EVready Podcast featuring Chris Nihan and David Gow, former leaders at SolarCity, Tesla, and most recently ChargePoint. Discover David's valuable insights on the evolving automotive vertical, his successful approach to enabling enterprise accounts, and the keys to his achievements …