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 i...
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-standard DEQ: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/ghgp/cfp/pages/cfp-overview.aspx ECY: https://ecology.wa.gov/air-climate/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/clea...
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: ...
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, dependenc...
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 Char...
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....
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...
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 fl...
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...
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 sustain...
Electrada is an Ohio-based company which helps bring affordable power to electric vehicle fleets without the need for capital investment. Kevin Kushman, CEO of Electrada, talked with Todd Trauman, e-Mission Control CEO, and Conner Whaley, OEM and Strategic Partnerships Manager at e-Mission Control, about Electrada’s charging-as-a-service model which expands access to electric fleets. Electrada has a 99% uptime commitment which is industry unique. The company ultimately helps fleets gain con...
On January 1, 2023, Washington State joined the ranks of cutting-edge states including California and Oregon in their implementation of the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). In this episode of The Charge Cycle we talk to Joel Creswell, climate section policy manager, who implements clean fuel policy for the state. Joel explains how equity and equitable access are top priorities of the CFS and how overburdened communities benefit. According to Joel, clean fuel standards are an interesting and cool wa...
According to the California Advanced Clean Fleet Rule all drayage trucks must be zero-emission by 2035. Matt LeDucq, CEO of Forum Mobility, talks about propelling the world of zero-emission drayage in California by providing Fleets-as-a-Service (FaaS). Forum Mobility is a FaaS company providing charging infrastructure, trucks and technology needed for clean, emission-free delivery of goods in and around ports. 8:26 EnergIIZE application 8:30 HVIP application 12:00 Advanced C...
In this episode of the Charge Cycle, we invite our long-time colleague, Matt Hart, to speak about public funding for electrification projects and de-risking capital investment. Matt is president of Momentum, a world-leading clean energy and clean transportation consultancy. Since 2005, Momentum has successfully helped deploy more than $6 billion in funded projects in collaboration with more than 1,000 clients and partners. 1:35 Funds 4:12 Inflation Reduction Act funding 15:39 HV...
Servicing electric vehicle chargers through in-house component repair. Based in Illinois, Dave and Alex Vikartofsky are a father/daughter team passionate about charger uptime. Maintenance is a pivotal quandary and chargers present a huge opportunity for companies like ATS providing quality repair. From low-powered Level 1 chargers to fast-charging Level 3 chargers, ATS creates the right solution for their OEM EV customers’ needs. 13:04 Range anxiety 13:50 Uptime 32:05 Gran...
In this thought-provoking and insightful episode, we sit down with Chris White, Senior Manager at Frontier Energy and a well-respected veteran in the clean technology space to discuss the electrification roadmap. From starting with your “why” to implementation and training drivers and fleet staff on electric equipment or trucks, the path to electrification requires much careful thought and planning. 5:05/6:38 Funding 10:37 Operational gains on maintenance of electric vehicles 25...