Jamie Butters, Executive Editor at Automotive News is *back* on the show today to talk about the infamous McKinsey & Co.'s Mobility Consumer Pulse Study for 2024, which found that 46% of EV owners in the U.S. said they were "very" likely to switch back to owning a gas-powered vehicle in their next purchase. In case you didn't already know, this survey absolutely ROCKED the EV world (to put it politely) but have no fear! Jamie and I are here to break it all down for you and talk about what *could* be next for EV adoption in the U.S. PS - if you pull up next to me at a stop light, I may yell at you, "hey, do you like your EV? And would you get another one??"

Link to Jamie's article here: https://www.autonews.com/commentary/ev-buyers-remorse-just-blip-economic-history

Link to McKinsey & Co.'s Mobility Consumer Pulse for 2024: https://executivedigest.sapo.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mobility-Consumer-Pulse-2024_Overview.pdf

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Celebrating 100 episodes of the EV4E podcast with an “All In One Mega Episode” which was recorded at MOVE London with four fantastic auto industry leaders from all over the world. Press play on this episode and listen to thought provoking insights from from Matt Muilenburg (Coltura), Nick King (Auto Trader UK), Dominique Massonie (NIO) and Jan Sieper (EY). Pop the champagne cuz we're 100 episodes strong today! Thank you for being a HUGE part of it!

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This episode is sponsored by Coltura whose mission is to improve climate, health and equity by accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. Learn more at https://coltura.org/

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Chris Shigas, ABB Head of Communications in the United States, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and will reveal a new EV prototype at the 2024 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. This partnership brings together world leaders in EV technology and auto racing to advance NASCAR’s strategic ambitions across electrification. As part of the partnership, ABB in the United States will also help NASCAR achieve public sustainability targets around electrification and electric vehicle charging. While NASCAR is still committed to the historic role of the combustion engine in racing, it’s also committed to decarbonizing its operations and reducing its own carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035 through electrification and innovative solutions.

The EV prototype (to be revealed in Chicago) was developed in collaboration with NASCAR’s OEM partners – Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota – and was built by the NASCAR engineers responsible for the Next Gen car and the Garage 56 entry into the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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During MOVE London, I was joined by Gianluca Corbellini, CEO of Hive Power, and Vince Bartal, VP of eMobility at Interv_l, to delve into the buzz around smart charging and its implications for Europe's EV sector. We discussed how the fluctuating energy prices pose significant risks of escalating costs, especially for fleets and personal EVs without controlled charging strategies. Gianluca highlighted how smart charging optimization could offset these risks, while Vince shed light on the impact of these developments on attracting new talent to the EV industry. Tune in for an engaging dialogue that brings you the electrifying atmosphere of the ExCel Center and the deep insights you've come to expect from this show!

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If you listen to just one podcast episode this summer, this is it. Expert guest, Mike Murphy, a seasoned political media consultant renowned for his work in high-profile campaigns, including those for Sen. John McCain and governors like Mitt Romney and Arnold Schwarzenegger joins the show today to talk about the intersection of politics and the EV market. We dive into a new challenge impacting EV adoption in the United States: a growing political and cultural rift that influences how consumers perceive EVs based on their political identities. Mike Murphy shares his insights on why this divide is emerging, its potential effects on widespread EV acceptance, and strategies to overcome these barriers at the retail level. Press play on this episode to laugh, learn and get fired up about EV adoption in America!

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Be prepared to chuck everything you know about renting EVs out the window because Jared Kinnaird, Rental Car Operations and Revenue Manager at Tom Wood Automotive is on the show today to give us an absolute masterclass on what's *actually* possible with EV rentals today. Remember all those headlines back in January when Hertz dumped 20k EVs onto the market? Jared gives us his unfiltered commentary on what really went down. Can't imagine playing with EV residual values right now? Jared keeps it real and tells us exactly how he's navigating this profitably. Hit play to learn from one of the best and the brightest rental car operators out there!

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Neeraj Saini, Senior Manager of Connected Car Services & EV Charging, joins me for a quick interview all about EV charging during AutoTech Detroit. Luckily, Neeraj and I had the opportunity to record this episode while sitting inside the Nissan Ariya (on the showroom floor) while we talked all things customer expectations vs. reality in charging speeds, and most importantly, future improvements in public charging and reliability. We all know public charging is a bit of a *cluster* right now, so it’s good to know that really smart industry leaders like Neeraj are tackling the (many) problems of EV charging head on! Also, is it bad that I wanted to drive the Ariya out of the expo center and around the block a few times after the interview? *How will they know? They’re gonna know.*

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This episode is sponsored by DriveItAway. If you’re a franchise dealer, you can now launch a profitable (and scalable) micro-lease to own program with zero upfront costs, to transform your unsold inventory into monthly revenue, effortlessly. And if you want to support DriveItAway’s mission directly, check out their stock on the OTC markets, "DWAY." Learn more at https://www.driveitaway.com/dealers/

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Dr. John Heinlein, Chief Marketing Officer of Sonatus, joined me on-site last week during AutoTech Detroit to set the record straight on what a software-defined vehicle (SDV) is and how OEMs like Hyundai are using SDVs to innovate on some of the most impressive vehicle features in 2024. Hit play on this episode to demystify complex tech jargon so you can truly grasp the significance of SDVs in the ongoing electrification movement. Dr. John uses relatable analogies to clarify concepts, making them so memorable, you might find yourself referencing them in your next team discussion. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!

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