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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1038: Today we're talking about the expected surge in auto dealership M&A activity, Hyundai's latest software update that simplifies EV charging across major networks, and Tanger's decision to launch its back-to-school campaign early in response to ongoing tariff concerns.Show Notes with links:Though Q1 saw a dip in dealership buy-sell activity, The Presidio Group sees the rest of 2025 heating up. With election season uncertainty in the rearview, dealers may be ready to get back to the negotiating table.Q1 had 82 transactions involving 106 dealerships, down from 90 deals and 175 stores last year.Election year uncertainty slowed activity, but momentum is now rebounding with Presidio saying the pipeline is “robust” and expecting strong summer/fall dealmaking.Presidio President George Karolis said that tariffs are adding complexity, especially around brand valuation and sourcing strategies. However, many dealers are already looking past tariffs, and there are more buyers than sellers in the current market.“Certainly, [tariffs have] come up. If anything, maybe we're buying a little bit of time just to see what happens over the next 90 days before we finalize some transactions,” said Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke.Hyundai EV drivers just got a serious charging upgrade. With tighter app integration and support for plug-and-charge at Tesla Superchargers, the Ioniq lineup is catching up to the Tesla standard in user experience.New software upgrades bring MyHyundai app support for Tesla, ChargePoint, EVGo, and Ionna.Plug-and-charge is now available on Ioniq 5, Ioniq 9, and future EVs—just plug in and go.App features include route planning, charger location, and direct in-app payments.Older Hyundai EVs can access Superchargers with an adapter; however the Kona EV is not yet supported.The upgrade aims to make EV charging “as easy as gassing up.”As tariffs loom large, outlet mall giant Tanger is speeding up its seasonal strategy. The company's early back-to-school campaign kicks off June 1, tapping into consumer concerns over rising prices and potential supply shortfalls.Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof says early shopping means better deals and availability.This year's campaign targets 10 million TangerClub members with urgent messaging and marks a pivot from last year's late-July start.Other retailers like Fashion Nova and Beis are also urging pre-tariff purchases.“If they can make decisions early and shop early, then they can take advantage of getting the products they want at the price they want,” said Yalof.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this episode of In-Between Charges, Kevin and Mike welcome Chris Kaiser, founder of PlugIn and longtime clean energy advocate. Chris shares his journey from energy-efficient lighting to launching his own EV charging network, which is built on reliability, a great driver experience, and, now, the Monta platform. His story offers a candid look at what it takes to build a charging business in the U.S. from the ground up.They dive into why many early charging efforts failed, the dominance of Tesla and ChargePoint, and why Chris believes ownership and accountability are key to long-term success. He explains how metrics like PlugShare scores and kWh per day guide his team's approach, and how pairing strong software with trusted hardware is helping Plug In grow.The conversation also covers the uncertain policy landscape, including tax credits and NEVI funding, and why Chris remains optimistic. His belief is simple: EVs are just better—and that's what will drive adoption forward. If you care about the future of charging in the U.S., this is an episode you won't want to miss.Happy charging!

- U.S. Pauses Tariffs Except for Car Imports - Jeep Not American Enough for "Made in USA" Badge - BMW's BEV Sales Jump in Q1 - VW Impacted by Fines and Restructuring Costs - Waymo Starts 1st Overseas Road Tests - Nissan Developing Lidar-Based AV System - More OEMs Jump Into Humanoid Robots - ChargePoint Launching Next-Gen Charging Units

- U.S. Pauses Tariffs Except for Car Imports - Jeep Not American Enough for "Made in USA" Badge - BMW's BEV Sales Jump in Q1 - VW Impacted by Fines and Restructuring Costs - Waymo Starts 1st Overseas Road Tests - Nissan Developing Lidar-Based AV System - More OEMs Jump Into Humanoid Robots - ChargePoint Launching Next-Gen Charging Units

2025 beginnt dank der CO2-Flottenvorgaben eine neue Zeitrechnung für die Elektromobilität. Welche Auswirkungen hat das auf die Ladeinfrastruktur in Deutschland? Das haben wir Andreas Blin von ChargePoint gefragt. Er befähigt mit seiner Backend-Software be.ENERGISED viele der großen Betreiber für ihr Geschäft. Und weil mehr als 20 Prozent aller deutschen DC-Schnelllader mit seiner Software laufen, kennt Blin auch die Nutzungsdaten aus dem Ladenetz. Auf das neue Jahr schaut der ChargePoint-Experte mit gemischten Gefühlen: "Die Branche ist in einer Konsolidierungsphase", sagt der Director Segments and Partnerships - CPOs, Fuel&Convenience and Solution Partners. "Aber prinzipiell sind wir für 2025 gut aufgestellt als Branche und haben noch einiges noch zu tun." Hier bringt Blin auch das Wort Überstunden ins Spiel. Denn die Ladeinfrastruktur wachse nicht exponentiell, "weil der physische Aufbau und alles, was mit Genehmigungsverfahren zu tun hat, linear wächst – und das hat mit Arbeitskapazität zu tun." Interessant sind allerdings die Ladetrends! Und entgegen mancher Erwartung bleibt ein Wert konstant: Auf der Langstrecke dauert das Laden 23 bis 25 Minuten. Das war vor sechs Jahren nicht anders als heute. Was sich verändert hat, sind die Strommengen, die bei einem solchen Ladevorgang abgegeben werden. "Das ist eine ganz interessante Erkenntnis, dass die Autos eigentlich sehr gleich lang stehen, obwohl die Batterien immer größer werden." Daraus leitet sich dann auch ein riesiges Potenzial für eine 30-Minuten-Ökonomie durch die Betreiber ab – für Gastronomie, für Unterhaltung, für Entspannung oder gar zum Haareschneiden. "Wenn ich dem Fahrer kein attraktives Angebot mache, dann wird er entweder im Auto sitzen bleiben oder er wird halt nicht zu meinem Standort kommen", ist Andreas Blin überzeugt. Interessant ist auch ein anderer Trend: "Die Verlässlichkeit der Ladeinfrastruktur wird besser", weiß Andreas Blin zu berichten. Das kann er aus dem Verhältnis zwischen Ladevorgängen und Hotline-Anrufen ableiten. Dieser Werte habe sich stabilisiert. Auch zu den viel diskutierten Abrechnungsformen kann der ChargePoint-Experte im Gespräch mit electrive-Chefredakteur Peter Schwierz Auskunft geben. Die meisten Ladevorgänge werden noch immer per Ladekarte von einem Mobility Service Provider (MSP) gestartet. Die Kreditkarte kommt auf unter 10 Prozent. Den Grund dafür macht Andreas Blin im Wildwuchs der technischen Lösungen für das Starten per Kreditkarte aus. "Das war ein absolutes Drama", sagt er im Rückblick. Und es werde auch nicht besser: "Die Kreditkarte ist der Versuch, mit Mitteln des 20. Jahrhunderts Probleme des 21. Jahrhunderts zu lösen." Die Antwort der Zukunft heißt Plug and Charge: "Wenn das weitgehend verfügbar ist, werden die Ad-hoc-Zahlungen in die Bedeutungslosigkeit verfallen." Was die Qualität des Ladens angeht, müsse die Branche 2025 aber auch noch ganz bodenständige Probleme lösen: etwa den Schutz der Ladesäulen gegen Vandalismus oder vor Kabeldieben. Auch müssten die Roaming-Mechanismen weiter verbessert werden. "Unsere Aufgabe als Industrie ist es, Elektromobilität nahtlos möglich zu machen." Für das neue Jahr sei vor allem Skalierung das Gebot der Stunde: "Also mehr Vorgänge, mehr Ladepunkte, mehr E-Autos, aber auch mehr Anwendungsfälle, mehr Geschäftsideen." Die Ladeinfrastruktur sei dem Hochlauf der Elektroautos zwar derzeit noch voraus, aber die Menge an E-Autos und gefahrenen Kilometern werde unweigerlich zunehmen. "Da gibt es kein Zurück", ist Andreas Blin überzeugt. Und deshalb müssten alle Betreiber daran arbeiten, Engpässe so früh wie möglich zu erkennen und dann auch zu vermeiden. Warum Andreas Blin trotz hoher Ladepreise eine Lanze fürs Roaming bricht und wie sich die Betreiber künftig besser voneinander unterscheiden können, erfahren Sie in dieser Episode von "eMobility Insights". Viel Spaß!

In this episode, Catherine spoke with Liane Randolph, Chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). They discussed how CARB has reduced carbon intensity by 30% through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard under Randolph's leadership, as well as about California's environmental justice initiatives & its global collaborations to reduce emissions. Chair Randolph also spoke about CARB's partnership with Airlines for America to boost sustainable aviation fuel availability to 200 million gallons by 2035, covering 40% of intrastate travel demand. She also spoke about the critical role of EVs in reducing emissions & CARB's close collaborations with EV infrastructure leaders like ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink Charging, Volta Charging, & Electrify America to accelerate the state's zero-emission future. Shoutout to WRISE for providing the opportunity at the WRISE Leadership Forum in D.C. to speak with Chair Randolph.If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier staff, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

Canada's unprecedented existential crisis caused by bizarre actions from the White House. It could be worse—we could be Greenland. Meanwhile, the long-awaited geothermal power plant near us is finally set to come online next year, initially providing 5MW of power—just enough to keep James' heated socks toasty. Join The Clean Energy Show's CLEAN CLUB on Patreon for exciting perks! We also take a deep dive into an EV YouTuber's trip to China and uncover just how far behind we are in EV technology. Spoiler: it's bad, but still not as bad as Greenland. Plus, while Indian Railways celebrates 100 years of electrification, some North American officials are still convinced electric trains don't exist. Also on the show this week: Turning fiber optics into smart sensors. James rigs up his old electric car to defrost his windows. And much more! Canada's Existential Crisis The latest U.S. policies have thrown Canada into turmoil, with jobs disappearing and small businesses shutting down. The idea of Canada becoming the 51st state is floating around, but what would that mean? With an additional 343 seats in the U.S. House and 2 in the Senate, plus 345 electoral votes, Canada would fundamentally alter the political landscape—potentially preventing another Republican presidency. But would Americans ever accept us? Geothermal Power Finally Coming Online The long-awaited geothermal power plant near us will start producing electricity next year. Initially generating 5MW, this marks a significant step in clean energy for the region. Read more: Deep Earth Energy and SLB Canada partnership. EV Tech in China is Light-Years Ahead Kyle Connor from Out of Spec recently tested EVs in China, where battery swapping is a common practice due to the lack of home charging in massive apartment complexes.  Turning Fiber Optics into Smart Sensors Researchers are developing technology that repurposes fiber optic cables to monitor and optimize the electrical grid. This innovation could revolutionize grid management in places like Minnesota. Read more: Electrek article. Listener Mail The Lightning Round! China's EV charging points surged by 49% to 12.8 million in 2024. The UK now has 8GWh of operational battery energy storage, with nearly 20GWh under construction. 60 million AAA members in the U.S. and Canada can now get preferred pricing at ChargePoint stations. Tesla's sales are plummeting in California while the broader EV market continues to grow. PV-powered EVs can extend their range by up to 30%, with real-world tests showing an additional 530 km of range. Enhanced geothermal is expected to reach a levelized cost of $80/MWh by 2027, eliminating the need for coal and nuclear as baseload power sources. Support the Show If you enjoy The Clean Energy Show, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content and ad-free episodes. Join our Clean Club community today: Patreon link. That's our show for this week! Email us at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com, follow us on social media @CleanEnergyPod, and don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast app. See you next week!

ChargePoint is attacking EV charger vandalism and theft with two groundbreaking innovations, cut resistant cables and ChargePoint Protect software.These new cut-resistant charging cables are designed with advanced materials to deter thieves while ChargePoint Protect introduces an alarm system that detects tampering, triggering loud alerts and notifications to deter vandals.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer speaks on the company developing uncuttable charging cables to stop thieves and how Trump's EV policies will impact the industry. He speaks with Bloomberg's Matt Miller. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dearborn man faces murder charge in fatal stabbing of his 70-year-old mother Midtown Detroit's beloved Temple Bar reopens after May facade collapse GM partners with ChargePoint to expand ultrafast EV charging network

Global convenience company Seven & i Holdings plans to open 500 new stores in the U.S. and Canada through 2027. ChargePoint and General Motors are partnering to install hundreds of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging ports across the U.S. And total food and beverage sales were up 12.4% in November year-over-year.

Next podcast January 10, 2025. Also in this podcast see Newsweek's ‘America's Most Responsible Companies' and review these often-overlooked great sustainable real estate investment trusts. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 144, December 13, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Before I begin, I want to mention that my next podcast after this one will be on January 10th and I want to sincerely wish everyone who has holidays in this period a most joyous and healthy time. Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 144 published December 13, 2024, titled “Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More (1) I'm beginning this podcast with an article on an investment class I've rarely covered: real estate investment trusts, or REITS. The article is titled 7 Green REITs for Sustainable Investing. It's by Glenn Fydenkevez, edited by Jordan Schultz, and found on money.usnews.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Schultz on each of his picks. “If you're a REIT investor who is concerned about the environmental impact of the stocks you own, here's a list of seven real estate companies that have demonstrated real leadership in adopting sustainable business practices that align with ESG goals: 1. Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. (ARE) is a REIT with a market cap of about $18 billion. The company specializes in life science properties… This environmentally responsible REIT is constantly striving to lower its carbon footprint. [The company] is known for using renewable energy sources such as solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling systems in all of the properties it develops. It also created a unique wastewater heat recovery process. Forward dividend yield: 4.9% 2. BXP Inc. (BXP) In 2021, BXP demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by developing one of Massachusetts' first net-zero, carbon-neutral building repositioning projects… BXP – formally known as Boston Properties – has a market-cap of about $14 billion. It is the largest publicly traded office REIT in the U.S. The firm focuses its investment activities on large cities on the east and west coasts, mostly in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Forward dividend yield: 4.9% 3. Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) is a $64 billion REIT in the fast-growing digital infrastructure industry. The company owns and operates more than 300 data centers around the world, and its portfolio of properties is growing… Apollo AI makes running a data center as efficient as possible. That's what makes Digital Realty Trust a leader in sustainability. Forward dividend yield: 2.5% 4. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. (HASI) is a $3.7 billion REIT that invests only in securities related to renewable energy, sustainability infrastructure and energy efficiency… This Annapolis, Maryland-based company focuses on solar projects, wind farms, clean-burning natural gas facilities, fuel cell development, smart grid technology and other green real estate initiatives. Forward dividend yield: 5.3% 5. Prologis Inc. (PLD) has a massive presence in the transportation and logistics real estate industry. The company boasts a market cap of about $103 billion… This company's warehouses and transportation terminals are modern, high-tech facilities. It uses high-speed computers, digital communications, AI and cloud computing technology to help its customers efficiently fulfill orders and deliver products across the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Germany, Japan and China. Forward dividend yield: 3.3% 6. Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. (HST) has committed to implementing sustainable practices in every one of its 77 hospitality properties in the U.S., Canada and Brazil. The company controls about 42,000 hotel rooms… With a market capitalization of over $13 billion, [it] is the largest lodging REIT in the U.S… Wells Fargo Securities has an ‘overweight' rating on the stock. Stifel gives the company a ‘buy' rating. Forward dividend yield: 4.2% 7. JBG Smith Properties (JBGS) This $1.4 billion REIT controls over 14 million rentable square feet of mixed-use space in the expensive and highly competitive capital district around Washington, D.C… Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) expects that its new campus in Northern Virginia will add 25,000 workers by 2038… Host Hotels & Resorts plans to benefit… and appeal to Amazon's environmentally conscious employees by promoting sustainability and green development practices in every building it buys or builds. Forward dividend yield: 4.3%” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- America's Most Responsible Companies This next article refers to one of America's foremost corporate sustainability rankings, America's Most Responsible Companies. The editorial is by Nancy Cooper, and the full company rankings can be seen at newsweek.com. Here are a few quotes from Ms. Cooper's introduction to the rankings. “Selected from the 2,000 largest publicly traded companies headquartered in the U.S., each winner received scores based on the three pillars of ESG… The analysis is based on data from 30 key performance indicators, such as energy usage and charitable donations, as well as a reputation survey of more than 26,000 U.S. consumers. For the second year in a row, the top spot was awarded to Merck (MRK) with an impressive overall score of 97.83, up from 91.98 last year. Other notable names on this year's list include Adobe (ADBE), PayPal (PYPL) and HP (HPE) .” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Why Sunrun (RUN) Is Among the Best Wind Power and Solar Stocks to Invest in Now Now since this article was featured on Yahoo! Finance, I thought to include it. It's titled Why Sunrun (RUN) Is Among the Best Wind Power and Solar Stocks to Invest in Now. The article is by Mashaid Ahmed. Here are some quotes from it. “While the outcome of the US election and the anticipated policies of the new administration pose short-term challenges to renewable energy, the long-term outlook remains cautiously optimistic. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 43   Sunrun is a leading provider of residential solar energy solutions, offering solar installations, battery storage, and energy services. The company specializes in customized solar systems for homeowners and has over 1 million customers. Sunrun also offers products on leasing and financing options… The company has signed a multi-year exclusive agreement with Toll Brothers in California and expects its new home business to grow at least 50% over the next year… The company has 16 grid service programs active across the country, with over 20,000 storage systems participating, and is working with utilities and other partners to develop new programs and services… Overall, Sunrun ranks 5th on our list of best wind power and stocks to invest in now.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More (2) And now to this article titled 7 Best EV Stocks to Buy for 2025. It's by Jeff Reeves, reviewed by John Divine, and found at money.usnews.com. Now some quotes from the article. “An analysis by Gartner estimates that the number of EV Companies in use will grow 33% in 2025 to bring the total number of electric cars and trucks to 85 million in total. That figure will be primarily thanks to brisk adoption rates in China (58% growth) and Europe (24% growth), which together are projected to represent 82% of the total EV market next year, according to Gartner. For investors who want to cash in on EV stocks and the rise of electric vehicles, it's critical to look beyond the usual suspects in the U.S. and take a truly global approach to the industry. With that in mind, some of the hottest EV stocks to buy for 2025 include: 1. Tesla Inc. (TSLA) Market value: $1.2 trillion Tesla has a huge chunk of the marketplace, with predictions of nearly 1.8 million vehicle deliveries across all of 2024. What's more, strong momentum after Election Day, thanks to Musk's close associations with President-elect Donald Trump, has pushed Tesla stock up about 50% on the year even as other electric vehicle stocks have struggled… Tesla remains the go-to EV stock for many investors as we enter 2025. 2. BYD Co. Ltd. (BYDDY) Market value: $106 billion Chinese firm BYD is… the top electric vehicle manufacturer in the world… currently selling more than 500,000 ‘new energy vehicles' per month – a potential pace of 6 million annually going forward… the local appeal of this Chinese company amid the uncertainty around tariffs and trade policies all but ensures this home-grown EV stock will thrive in China across 2025 as regional demand remains strong. 3. Volkswagen AG (VWAGY) Market value: $43 billion Volkswagen remains the largest vehicle manufacturer on the planet and has the same local appeal in Europe that BYD might have in China amid the current talk of trade wars. EV Companies are a modest share of total output… In October, the firm reported battery electric vehicles (not hybrids) topped 500,000 units across the first three quarters of 2024. That puts it on pace for nearly 700,000 vehicles on the full year – and with goals of fully electrifying its fleet by 2030, Volkswagen is definitely an EV stock to watch. 4. Li Auto Inc. (LI) Market value: $24 billion Much smaller than these other firms and currently bleeding cash as it invests aggressively in growth, Li Auto is nevertheless a top EV stock to watch because of its tremendous growth path. It delivered 48,740 vehicles in November 2024, up 18.8% year over year, and is currently on pace to top 500,000 units on the year… A big reason for that is because of its premium appeal, with its Li AD Max accounting for more than 80% of orders for models in China priced above roughly $55,000. Admittedly, shares of LI stock have struggled in 2024 but these sales figures are incredibly encouraging for investors who aren't afraid of taking on a bit more risk to invest in an upstart EV stock versus an established leader. 5. Nio Inc. (NIO) Market value: $10 billion Another junior EV stock operating deep in the red, Nio is putting up impressive growth metrics even if its share performance hasn't been grand in 2024… Nio delivered a record 61,855 units in the third quarter and estimates it will have as many as 75,000 EV deliveries in the fourth quarter. That pace of 300,000 units annually doesn't seem like much compared with other firms, but considering the firm delivered about half that total in 2023 there is a lot to like about where the firm is headed. What's more, like BYD and Li, this is a Chinese firm with local appeal in the fastest-growing market for EV Companies on the planet. That gives it an added tailwind that some Western EV stocks may lack in 2025. 6. Albemarle Corp. (ALB) Market value: $12 billion The company is one of the leading lithium miners globally, with production capacity of 225,000 metric tons and plans to roughly triple capacity by 2030. Supply chain challenges for lithium are tricky, and trade policies could make the situation even more complex in 2025. But as a commodity stock that profits in part based on broader market-wide pricing trends, any shortages or supply bottlenecks will naturally boost lithium prices if things don't go well – and that will naturally benefit Albemarle's bottom line as a result. 7. ChargePoint Holdings Inc. (CHPT) Market value: $600 million ChargePoint is the largest electric vehicle charging company in the United States, with more charging ports and locations than any other network. Specifically, ChargePoint boasts 70,000 plugs at nearly 39,000 stations. In fact, more than 4 in 10 charging ports nationwide are operated by ChargePoint. The company is small and currently unprofitable, so it definitely carries a level of risk, but investors who aren't keen on putting money behind firms headquartered in Beijing or Shanghai may find this closer-to-home play a bit more palatable.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Article of Interest 1. Title: Bristol Myers A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 4% Yield on forbes.com. By the Dividend Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Top Sustainable REITS, EV Companies, and More”. Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now, again, a reminder my next podcast will be January 10th. I'm taking a break so there will be no podcast on December 27th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

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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 subsequent layoffs. Here's a sneak peek into the topics they covered: ChargePoint's Current State and Goals: An insightful discussion about the factors leading up to the recent layoffs and what they mean for the company's future. ChargePoint's strategic plans and commitment towards achieving profitability, and how these measures align with their long-term vision. Transition in Hardware Solutions: Rick Wilmer explains ChargePoint's shift from exclusively selling ChargePoint-manufactured hardware to incorporating other hardware solutions. The benefits and challenges of this transition and how it positions ChargePoint in the broader EV market. Industry Challenges and AI Solutions: An exploration of the biggest challenges facing the EV industry today. How ChargePoint is leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle these challenges, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Technological Advancements: Rick shares his excitement about recent technological advancements within ChargePoint. A closer look at innovations that could reshape the landscape of EV charging. Impact of the Election: A segment on how current political climates and election outcomes could impact ChargePoint and the EV industry at large. Perspectives on policy changes and potential implications for the growth and adoption of electric vehicles. Join us for an in-depth look at ChargePoint's strategies, challenges, and opportunities as the company navigates the complex landscape of the electric vehicle industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of EV infrastructure and technology.

- Chinese EV Stock Prices Take a Nosedive - Polestar Posts Another Big Loss - EV Registrations Down Sharply in Europe - JD Power Lowers Its EV Sales Forecast - ChargePoint Improving Reliability with AI - Hyundai Taking Tesla-Like Approach - Brand Loyalty Highest in 4 Years - Techs Can Help Sell More Service Repair - 2 Tellurides Come with Ticket to Jail

- Chinese EV Stock Prices Take a Nosedive - Polestar Posts Another Big Loss - EV Registrations Down Sharply in Europe - JD Power Lowers Its EV Sales Forecast - ChargePoint Improving Reliability with AI - Hyundai Taking Tesla-Like Approach - Brand Loyalty Highest in 4 Years - Techs Can Help Sell More Service Repair - 2 Tellurides Come with Ticket to Jail

Sherice Torres is the Chief Marketing Officer at ChargePoint, where she oversees all marketing and communication activities. Before joining ChargePoint in August 2023, Sherice served as Chief Marketing Officer at Circle, a global financial technology firm, and as Chief Marketing Officer at Novi, the financial services division of Facebook. She previously served in senior marketing roles at Google, including Google Pay and Google.org, after more than a decade of leadership experience at Nickelodeon. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned her MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Episode 451: Join Francie on today's episode as she speak with Rob Newton, Sr Director of Product Marketing at ChargePoint to speak about the all new offering: the Omni Port. A built in adapter to ChargePoint EV charging stations that should, in theory, lead to less confusion and more opportunities for EV chargers everywhere if it's done right! Tune in for the details on the design, deployment, and experience for electric vehicle drivers & ChargePoint hardware owners. ChargePoint press release: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-eliminates-ev-charging-connector-confusion-omni-port-adaptable-charging @ChargePointnet YouTube Omni Port video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCAHWnbdyLgShoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#evcharging #nacs #chargepoint Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shoot us a Text.It's a new week in the retail auto industry, and that means its time to love some people more than cars. Today we're discussing a survey that suggests dealers are not excited about selling EVs, the new Dodge Charger exhaust sound system, and how ChargePoint is combining all the charging connectors into one.Steve Greenfield made a post about the new Dodge Charger's fake exhaust sounds and it sparked quite the debate. Dodge's new electric Charger Daytona is all about maintaining the classic muscle car vibes that its customers love. Even with an electric engine, Dodge wants to ensure the car sounds like it has a roaring V8 under the hood, and they've introduced the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system to make it happen.Steve Greenfield's post: “I literally don't know how to feel about this. Part of me wants to be really excited, and part of me wants to be repugnated. But maybe that's the goal?”The system is designed to mimic the sound of a traditional V8 engine, even though the car is fully electric.It uses a combination of high-tech transducers, passive radiators, and amplifiers to create its signature sound.The sound adjusts with driving conditions, getting louder with throttle input and varying based on the car's driving mode.As EV sales show inconsistency across brands, a new study reveals that dealer enthusiasm may be a key factor. A survey of 250 dealership leaders across the U.S. shows a surprising lack of excitement among sales teams, which may be influencing EV adoption rates.49% of surveyed dealers say their sales teams are "not excited at all" about selling EVs with enthusiasm highest in the Pacific region, including California, but even there, few are "very excited."Dealers in rural areas and colder climates cite charging infrastructure and winter range issues as major concerns.Areas with better EV training show higher enthusiasm, suggesting that education could boost sales interest.The study highlights the industry's struggle to adapt its traditional sales models to the demands of the EV market.ChargePoint is tackling one of the biggest headaches for EV drivers with its new Omni Port, an innovative solution that combines multiple connector types into one EV charging unit, making charging simpler and more accessible to all makes and models.Omni Port combines common connector types, eliminating the need for adapters with support for current and future models, including 800-volt systems for faster charging.Drivers can select the correct connector via the ChargePoHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

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In today's truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck's sales slowdown, interview Kia's James Bell about the future of the Korean brand's commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that's coming to America. We also touch on the new Chargepoint universal charging port, some of the "white space" that Kia's EV3 and EV9 will continue to enjoy in the marketplace, and whether or not Windrose's efforts to bring manufacturing the US are about import tariffs, or something else entirely. Source Links Tesla is working through its giant Cybertruck backlog pretty fast ChargePoint introduces a new ‘Omni Port' that combines Tesla and other EV plugs into one [Video] Kia's affordable EV3 officially spotted in the US ahead of its upcoming debut [Images] Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle' strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber Chinese invasion: Windrose to build its electric semi truck in US Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that's the plan, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content there as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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On this episode of Keepin' The Lights On, my guest is Kenneth Davis, Senior Manager of Electrical Distribution for ChargePoint, the largest network of EV charging stations in the world.Ken helps me on my journey to learn more about EV charging. Whether you're a business owner, a driver, or just curious about this fast-growing industry you should learn a few things as well.We'll cover some of the common questions and challenges that people have when it comes to EV charging, and how the industry is evolving to solve these hurdles.We'll also dive into some of the exciting trends and developments that are shaping the future of EV charging, such as plug and charge, vehicle to grid, and microgrids.And of course, we'll hear from Ken about his personal journey and passion for working in the EV space and how he believes it can make a positive difference for the planet.So grab your headphones and get ready for a fun and informative conversation with Ken Davis from ChargePoint.Thank you for listening and please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review our show on your favorite app.To get a hold of us here at Keepin' The Lights On, please email: podcast@graybar.comTo see the interview video: https://youtu.be/s_HYNQjkKuETo reach Kenneth Davis II on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-davis-ii-884722a6/Learn more about Chargepoint: https://www.chargepoint.com/Midtown Café: https://www.midtowncafe.com/

Episode 392: In today's interview, Francie & Rich Mohr from @ChargePointnet explore the recent announcement of ChargePoint and LG Electronics joining forces. They discuss ChargePoint's decision to expand its software platform to work with third-party chargers, specifically LG's hardware, and analyze the potential impact of this collaboration on the future of EV charging infrastructure and its potential benefits for electric vehicle drivers.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#chargepoint #evchargers #lg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 to increased demand for workplace charging stations.  Chris and Deana cover focusing on the end user's needs, the standardization of the Tesla plug, and what strategy CREs need to implement when diving into investing in EV charging infrastructure.  

In our 32nd episode we are joined by the City of Edina's Master Electrician and Supervisor Noah Silver. Noah guides us through this nerd session on Electric Vehicles and the required infrastructure to support them. Join us for a transformative discussion on how the City of Edina is spearheading the future of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. With insights from our esteemed guest, Noah Silver, Edina's Master Electrician and Supervisor, you'll gain exclusive knowledge on the intricate process of electrifying city fleets and public spaces. Discover the funding opportunities, including the National Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, that can enable other municipalities to follow Edina's pioneering path.Hear the compelling story of Edina's journey from installing their first Level 2 charging station in 2018 to now managing an advanced charging network with ChargePoint hardware. Learn about the strategic decisions behind setting competitive charging rates and implementing a public charging policy that balances accessibility with efficiency. With 21 electric vehicles in the city's fleet, including police vehicles capable of enduring 12-hour shifts, you'll get a detailed look at the practicalities and challenges of transitioning to electric mobility within public service sectors.Finally, get a glimpse into the future of sustainable transportation in Edina, from the innovative CAS fund bridging cost gaps for EV adoption to the latest advancements in electric fire truck technology. Noah Silver, along with key stakeholders, shares their experiences with different EV models and the city's collaborative efforts to expand infrastructure. Whether you're an EV enthusiast or a municipal planner, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that highlight how Edina is setting a benchmark in sustainable urban transportation.Show Notes:News item on Edina's first EVhttps://edinadocs.edinamn.gov/weblink/0/edoc/74504/CitySlick_December_2013.pdfCity of Edina's Sustainability website:https://www.edinamn.gov/458/Sustainability 

Episode 371: Join Francie and Max as they talk about the recent partnership announcement from the rental company Airbnb and ChargePoint to offer home charging to Airbnb hosts at a discount. Plug in for the details on the partnership, what this means for renters and hosts, and of course some pros and cons of this kind of partnership. Announcement from CP: https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-and-airbnb-partner-enable-seamless-ev-chargingAnnouncement from Airbnb: https://news.airbnb.com/airbnb-and-chargepoint-partner-to-support-growing-demand-for-ev-chargers/Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com#chargepoint #airbnb #evcharging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚡ Los cortes energéticos amenazan la producción de electrónica en Vietnam. El gobierno ha pedido a Foxconn y otros gigantes industriales que reduzcan un 30% su consumo eléctrico. Llevan varios años con la hidroeléctrica cayendo por la sequía, y buscan importar masivas cantidades desde la vecina Laos.

Join Kaylee Nix in this episode of FreightWaves Now Community Spotlight as she chats with Alan Adler about Daimler's latest innovation in the world of transportation technology. Daimler has introduced an electric version of its autonomous truck, merging electric vehicle technology with autonomy for the future of trucking. In this discussion, Kaylee and Alan delve into the significance of this advancement, its implications for the industry, and what it means for companies like Daimler and their competitors. From the integration of electric and autonomous technologies to the potential impact on fleet operations and environmental sustainability, this episode explores the exciting developments shaping the future of transportation. Stay tuned for more insights on electric vehicles and the evolving landscape of trucking technology, including discussions on residual value and battery recycling with industry expert Rich Moore from ChargePoint. Don't miss out on the latest updates and trends in the world of freight and logistics. Subscribe to FreightWaves Now for more informative content and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of transportation technology.

Links:CarsWithCords.netNews:$8,000 Chevy Bolt in CaliforniaCar companies may lose $6,000 on a $50,000 EVChevy Blazer EV back on sale and cheaperExisting Chevy Blazer EV owners get back some cashVW Workers to vote to unionizeFord's planning on building a affordable small EV pickupChargePoint is taking orders for NACS cablesCheap Ioniq 6 LeaseLordstown Motors Founder finedStellantis cuts 400 salaried positionsLucid get's a $1 billion investmentFisker's talks with "large automaker" fall throughTesla is delivering V4 Supercharger hardware to 3rd party network operatorsClarification on 3rd parties charging on SuperchargersElon mandates V12 Beta demos when delivering carsElon says all Tesla's capable of FSD will get free demo for a monthUpdate to Tesla autoparkTwo men charged with trying to sell Tesla battery manufacturing trade secretsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links:Bruce's Kilowatt Episode: Kia NiroBruce's Kilowatt Episode: Blended BrakingNews:ORNL Wireless ChargingRivian access SuperChargersRivian leaseDropping EV pricesCATL and Nio partnerShell and EV chargingChargePoint's NACS cablesFisker wins design awardFisker pauses productionConsumer Reports & FiskerFisker hits pauseTesla Summon and BanishEarly Cybertruck deliveryElon addresses Cybertruck panel gapCyberHammerCybertruck is wireless inductive charing readyModel Y price increaseTesla cars to get Apple Watch compatibilityTesla HackersGIgaBerlin H2OSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Thursday and we're talking about the impact of the Fed's interest rate decision on Dealers. We're also covering the dramatically changing used car market, as well as the end of the charging platform wars as we've known them. After the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady at 5.25-5.5%, auto dealerships face a mixed bag: relief from further hikes but challenges from existing high rates continue.Yesterday, the Federal Reserve decided not to adjust the benchmark interest rate, remaining at 5.25-5.5%. This was primarily due to a preference for a 2% inflation target while recent figures showed a 2.4% increase year over year in January.Currently, The average interest rate for new vehicle loans rose to 7.2%, with used vehicles at 11.9% in Q4 2023.According to Cox Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke, the anticipation of future rate cuts could deter consumers from making immediate purchases. A week ago, Smoke said, “"It sends a clear message that, 'You need to wait because rates are going to be lower later in the year, so it takes a lot of urgency out of thinking of buying right now."According to a recent dealer sentiment poll, Interest rates remain a top challenge for franchised dealers, with 70% indicating a negative impact on their business.The gap between new and used vehicle prices is widening, leading to a significant rise in sales of used and certified pre-owned vehicles, according to a new report from ZeroSum.The average list price for used vehicles is decreasing for the eighth consecutive month, from $30,000 in June to just over $26,000.The average new-car price is falling below $50,000 for the first time in over a year, but the decline in used-car prices is outpacing this, widening the price gap between new and used vehicles.Used vehicle inventory is dropping to 1.89 million units, still far above February 2023's 1.34 million, while the turn rate is jumping from 57% in January to 71% in February.The certified pre-owned segment is rebounding from a slow fourth quarter to reach 163,000 sales in February. Inventory is dropping below 200,000 units for the first time in five months, and the turn rate is soaring to 86%It looks like the charging platform wars are winding down for good as ChargePoint announces the integration of Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector cables into its EV charging infrastructure. This move, originating from the Campbell, California-based EV infrastructure giant, is a significant step towards unifying the charging experience for both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers. In an announcement, appropriately on X (formerly Twitter), the company revealed that NACS cables for its Express 250 DC fast charger are now ready for EV charging site owners to order, with the capability to retrofit these cables onto existing DC fast charger models due to ChargePoint stations' modular design.New ChargePoint models can ship with the NACS cable ready to goHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email

Episode 302: Francie hops on the podcast to discuss the breaking news of a ChargePoint network wide outage for their in-app capabilities. Apparently, you are still able to charge by tapping your phone, credit card chip, or RFID card at the charger. ChargePoint tweets:- https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770254506686833004- https://twitter.com/ChargePointnet/status/1770474449789387069ChargePoint guide for tapping phone to pay:- https://www.chargepoint.com/blog/charge-your-ev-your-phone-discover-tap-chargeReddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/evcharging/comments/1bit5o4/chargepoint_network_is_unavailable/ Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ - Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 with ChargePoint, and reveals his future ambitions in the fields of robotics, energy, and nuclear energy. During our conversation, Pat gives his insights into the challenges faced by the auto industry as it transitions into electric vehicles, and shares his views on the future of charging network providers. He also emphasizes on how the current market conditions could trigger a long-term growth cycle for the industry. Pat touches on the marketing opportunities for businesses and consumers while charging, the potential influence of European oil and gas companies, and the importance of residential charging infrastructure.   

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 community, and how the act of charging an EV creates a relationship with drivers in a way we've never seen before. www.evreadyenergy.com  +  www.chargepoint.com More about Rick Wilmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickwilmer More About Chris Nihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nihan-06541571

Today's guests are Jeff Patterson and Matthew Bell.   Show summary:  In this episode of the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate Show, guests Jeff Patterson and Matthew Bell discuss the opportunities presented by electric vehicle charging stations for commercial property owners. They highlight the benefits of having charging stations, such as increased customer stay and revenue generation. They also discuss the potential costs and incentives of installing these stations, emphasizing the importance of taking advantage of current incentives. The guests also explore the marketing strategies for charging stations and the potential for partnering with the federal government in developing charging infrastructure.   -------------------------------------------------------------- Opportunity for Commercial Property Owners (00:00:00) Introduction of Matthew Bell (00:01:04) Monetization and Regulations of EV Charging Stations (00:06:11) The payback period and potential costs (00:09:51) Incentives for EV charging stations (00:11:17) Solar and EV charging possibilities (00:16:23) The Efficiency of Solar Power for EV Charging Stations (00:19:12) Opportunities for Commercial Property Owners (00:19:47) Marketing EV Charging Stations (00:21:51) --------------------------------------------------------------   Connect with Jeff and Matthew:  Web: https://www.phoenixparkingsolutions.com/   Connect with Sam: I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowtoscaleCRE/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwilsonhowtoscalecre/ Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com   SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A RATING. Listen to How To Scale Commercial Real Estate Investing with Sam Wilson Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-scale-commercial-real-estate/id1539979234 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4m0NWYzSvznEIjRBFtCgEL?si=e10d8e039b99475f -------------------------------------------------------------- Want to read the full show notes of the episode? Check it out below: Jeff Patterson (00:00:00) - There's a reason why, um, companies like Starbucks and, uh, waffle House, which I put in one of my recent LinkedIn. There's an article out there where they're looking at it because they want people to stop and stay longer at their business while their car charges, and they've ran the calculations on how they're going to make more money by people being longer inside their stores. So it's not just about the investment in getting the return of the chargers outside. It's about the additional money you could make inside your business. And depending on what your business model is, um, you know, that could turn out really favorable for you.   Intro (00:00:36) - Welcome to the how to Scale Commercial real estate show. Whether you are an active or passive investor, we'll teach you how to scale your real estate investing business into something big.   Sam Wilson (00:00:48) - For those of you that don't know, Jeff Patterson was on the show on November 6th, you should go back and check out that episode. That's episode number 866. Today we're here doing round two of the show with Jeff and also with Matthew Bell.   Sam Wilson (00:01:04) - Matthew, welcome to the show. If you don't mind, you know, again, if you want to hear, just buy. I'll go back and hear that one. But, uh, we're introducing Matthew here to the show as well. We're going to do a two person or three person episode here today. So, Matthew, can you tell us, uh, just quickly what your background is? Actually what I normally ask Matthew, and I can't help but do it. I'm sorry. In 90s or less. You got to tell me. Matthew, where do you start? Where are you now? And how'd you get there?   Matthew Bell (00:01:26) - Sure. Absolutely. Thank you, and thanks for having me on today. Um, so I'm our vice president of business development at Pyramid Network Services. So, uh, I started in telecom right out of school. Uh, worked on the first major build out for sprint. From there, I moved I became outside counsel for Verizon for a number of years. Uh, there I moved to in-house, um, corporate counsel for a large fiber company.   Matthew Bell (00:01:50) - Uh, eventually that sold, went back to sprint, uh, for a period of time, uh, and ran national build out there for Network Vision, where we went and, uh, updated 27,000 sites in about three years. Uh, and then when that ended, uh, wanted to do something a little bit different. And that's how I ended up at pyramid.   Sam Wilson (00:02:10) - That's awesome. Cool. I know the topic that we are covering here today, for those of you who are interested in what episode or the, uh, you know, round two of this, of this episode is we're talking about electric vehicle charging stations. So maybe, Jeff, you can kick us off and tell us just what that means, what the opportunities are, and kind of how you guys tie into that right now.   Jeff Patterson (00:02:32) - Sure. Thanks. Good to see you again, Sam. Um, so everybody's hearing all the the sound out there on the street, and it's in this article on this social media platform about EV car.   Jeff Patterson (00:02:45) - You know, uh, they're making this new one, or, uh, California is mandating no combustion vehicles after 20, 35 to be sold. Um, there's a lot to be said, but there's a lot of consumer questions going on. And I know for a lot of investors and commercial property owners, what do I do? Who do I even talk to about this? And that's where Phoenix kind of came in the market of, well, we're talking about cars talking about charging a vehicles, which typically is going to happen in a parking lot. So parking companies seems to be a logical place that you'd reach out to. Um, now for us, we decided to partner with pyramid and s, uh, because of their full turnkey agnostic, uh, services. So, um, instead of me partnering with, just for instance, ChargePoint, which a lot of people, you know, know anything about EV chargers I've seen out there. Nothing wrong with them. Um, but I would be dedicated to one single charge company with pyramid and s.   Jeff Patterson (00:03:46) - Um, we are able to work with multiple, uh, charging station companies to offer what's best for anyone out there. And it doesn't just have to be someone who's looking for my particular operation services. It could be a strip mall. You could be a a waffle House, a huddle House, uh, uh, a Walmart, um, the Starbucks, you know, we do everything from start to finish and, um, you know, really are there to help everyone along the process because most people don't know. Where do you start?   Sam Wilson (00:04:17) - Absolutely. No. I mean, yeah, if you asked me that today, I'd be like, I have no idea. So you you guys get to plug in and work basically with everybody, you know, everybody from even I would imagine, multifamily property owners. I mean, any property type is really your target avatar.   Jeff Patterson (00:04:33) - Correct.   Sam Wilson (00:04:34) - That is wild. So what's what's the opportunity for a building owner, say, somebody like me, like, how do we how do we how do we, no pun intended, plug in with this.   Sam Wilson (00:04:44) - And I mean, is there monetization opportunities? Is there like why would we even provide this other than just a nice thing to have?   Jeff Patterson (00:04:55) - Well, it depends on what type of property you do have. You know, you mentioned multifamily, for example. Well, what type of, um, multifamily project do you have? If you're in our city and you're in places where EV charging is growing? If I own an EV car, I'm not going to come live at your apartment complex if I don't have a way to charge my car. So this becomes very important for you to be able to, um, not lose potential, uh, residents. As you know, you're growing and maintaining your business profile. Uh, similar things would be, um, think about, like, a Whole Foods or. Uh, Matt and then were recently educating me on school buses. Uh, a lot of school buses are going, uh, electric and, uh, pyramid has a platform there. They work with a company, and they installed the chargers for the entire county for the school system to take the school buses.   Jeff Patterson (00:05:49) - Electric. Uh, it really depends on where you're at, but there is monetisation options. For instance, no one really charges for free. Um, you know, you plug up, you pay for the amount of time you use and, um, you know, based upon your initial capital investment and what you're charging for therm, uh, you know, like any other investment, there's a break even point and then profitability afterwards.   Sam Wilson (00:06:11) - Is there on on that monetization aspect, are there regulations around how much you can mark up that electricity? I know utilities are pretty heavily regulated. I know if you produce and of course, you know, it's the fox guarding the henhouse, but if you produce electricity, you know, via solar, you're going to be limited via contract rates. And as to what that gets sold back to the grid. So conversely, are there limits as to what you can charge at an EV charging station to the end user?   Jeff Patterson (00:06:41) - I'm going to turn this one on to Matt.   Matthew Bell (00:06:42) - Yeah.   Matthew Bell (00:06:43) - There currently are not. Um, obviously, if you're charging a huge amount, there'll be an issue there, but it really comes down to the speed that you're charging at, and I think that's why it's not regulated. So there's obviously a larger upfront cost to install a level three EV fast charger. And the EV fast charger can, uh, charge your car in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Uh, whereas like a level two charger is more set up, uh, to do it over a few hours. Uh, so again, thinking about the different kind of, uh, location that you're at, whether you're a commercial property, uh, a hotel or something like that, people are going to be there for a longer period of time. Uh, the two hour charge of the EV works a little bit better. Uh, a level three charger is something that, you know, you'd want by, uh, a highway or at a McDonald's or something like that. Uh, people stopping by trying to fill up, grabbing something quick, and then moving on.   Matthew Bell (00:07:50) - So I was just going to add in to, you know, I think a piece of this is the question you were asking before was, you know, do we want to be a part of this? Why would we be a part of this? And I think those are great questions to ask. But another another thought about this is that, you know, EV is here to stay. And I think we're seeing it just kind of slowly building. But it's it's not a fad. It's not going away. Um, the last couple of years there's been like between 1 and 2 million, uh, cars produced, EV cars produced, uh, but they're projecting in 2029, uh, which is, is five years from that will be over 6.5 million. Uh, so the demand for this is, is going to be huge. Um, and we've seen just in 2021 and 2022, some of the largest investments from the US automakers as well, uh, they put in over $70 billion to gear up for this.   Matthew Bell (00:08:44) - And the cars are are very different. Um, they will recognize some benefits from it as well. And that, you know, uh, an internal combustion engine has over 2000 parts that move inside of it, whereas an EV only has 20, uh, the components in a in an Ice car, uh, an internal combustion engine car, there's over 30,000 components. There's half as many, uh, in an EV car. So beyond just the, uh, benefits, the environmental benefits, uh, that people are talking about, there's a lot to be gained, uh, for the, the automakers to as this process matures. And I think it's going to be something that that people are going to demand and, and require when they go different locations.   Sam Wilson (00:09:30) - Right. And I would imagine that the speed of adoption, uh, early on for people placing charging stations is probably like the early bird gets the worm, in a sense, in that because it's not widely spread. It's something that if you if you put these in now, you obviously can can probably recoup your investment much sooner, say, than somebody ten years from now.   Sam Wilson (00:09:51) - It's like, you know, scratching their head, going, oh, man, you know what? We should probably put an EV charging station in, you know, because I don't know I don't know what the in Jeff, you mentioned this what the payback period is like. How long does this take. And maybe you guys can speak to what that, you know, potential costs are. And I know, like you mentioned there, uh, Matt, that that, you know, level one, two, three, I'd imagine there's probably different costs associated with that. What are, you know, talking about government and intervention or involvement, rather, what are the incentives, uh, are there incentives available for this sort of thing? I mean, maybe you guys can just give us some insight on that, because this is obviously a world I know nothing about.   Jeff Patterson (00:10:29) - Definitely. I wanted to piggyback there real quick on Matt. Uh, last comments, we're just talking about how the automakers are into it.   Jeff Patterson (00:10:36) - Well, you also have the big guys like BP, where they are now leveraging and investing their money into lithium and creating their own chargers. So it's not just the automakers. Um, you see it all around in all the industries where they are leveraging and shifting direction, which, um, you know, ultimately means, as Matt said, it's not going anywhere. Currently, there are lots of incentives. That's part of what Phoenix and Pyramid working together, uh, help throughout our turnkey process is, you know, when we get to that, uh, that stage with whomever we're working with, we will help work with you on those incentives.   Sam Wilson (00:11:17) - What? What is this? Can you give us a breakdown of of like, maybe payback period. And and I know obviously every installation is different. Uh, but you know, what? Should somebody be looking at from a payback period? And then also from a just, you know, cost of, uh, cost of implementing a system like this.   Matthew Bell (00:11:37) - Yeah, I'll jump in on that.   Matthew Bell (00:11:38) - So, you know, like Jeff was saying, um, we manage a database, a national database that tracks all these incentives. Uh, and, and this part sounds kind of salesy, but the time really is now, um, to to grab Ahold of these, there are tax incentives, there are utility incentives. There are state incentives that are municipal incentives. There are national government incentives. Um, there's a lot of money out there, and it's coming from a lot of different sources. Uh, and we track all of that. So, you know, even if you're thinking about wanting to do this, um, you know, I would say reach out to Jeff, reach out to myself, um, and just let us run the incentives and see what's out there, what might be a possibility for you because, um, eventually, like, we always see, the money goes away, right? The the the system starts to mature. You get more of these locations out there. Uh, you don't need these incentives any longer.   Matthew Bell (00:12:37) - And so, you know, I was telling somebody this the other day, but a few years ago, somebody came to my house and said, hey, you want to put a new roof on? And I said, yeah, I don't think I'm really looking to do that right now. I said, do you mind if I go up there and take a look at it? I said, sure, and he spent a few minutes up there and he said, yeah, I think you're probably gonna need one in the next year or so. And, uh, there's, there's some hail damage up here. Probably get a good portion of this covered. I'm a lot more interested in a new roof at this point. So, uh, you know, I think that this.   Sam Wilson (00:13:07) - Is.   Matthew Bell (00:13:09) - It's kind of akin to what we're talking about here, but there, there really are, depending upon what state you're in, and we can look it up by the exact address and location, uh, to tell you what's available now or what may be available, uh, in the coming months.   Matthew Bell (00:13:23) - Uh, but that that's one of the factors that comes in. So, um, to get back to your a question about the payoff period, you know, it really depends a lot on, um, obviously the upfront expense and, and that can be driven by, you know, a level two charger. You're talking kind of in the tens of thousands of dollars, uh, a level three you're probably closer to. You know, 80 to 100,000. Um, and that just because of the power upgrades that are going to be required, uh, and the equipment that's going to be required, that's a level two is, you know, much more like a trickle charger. And, and people can usually support that with the infrastructure that they currently have. But uh, a level three a lot of times requires a new service. That said, obviously people enjoy being able to charge their car in 15 minutes versus, you know, two and a half or three hours. So what you can charge for that is significantly more.   Matthew Bell (00:14:25) - Um, so I think you have to find what fits for you. Um, but we have seen, uh, payback periods in just a few years. Um, for, for both level two and level three, dependent upon customer traffic and pieces like that.   Sam Wilson (00:14:42) - Right. So here here's I'm going to give you a little bit of a potential case study. We've got a facility in a small town in Tennessee. And the, uh we're putting solar in. Now, I will say that solar in general, from our perspective, doesn't make sense. Like the payback periods, like 25 or 30 years. I mean, and from a, you know, especially when bringing in investors, most investors don't get too thrilled with a 25 year payback. We break even in 25 years. It just doesn't make sense. But based on where this building is located, the zones it's in and, you know, some some arbitrarily grown or derived government map, it's a 90. We have a 90%, um, between tax credits and everything else.   Sam Wilson (00:15:25) - It's a 90% of that solar installation is covered. So our payback period is actually one year, which is you know, that's fantastic. Fantastic. Right. And so, you know, a company like you came to me and said, hey, man, you know, we should do solar on your building. And they said, well, here's how we're going to do it. And then they guided us through the process and they had their grant writer write the grants and blah, blah, blah. And down the road we go. And it was I mean, it was a brainless move, like, of course we'll do that. Is that same kind of thing available here in the EV charging space?   Matthew Bell (00:15:54) - Yeah, we actually submitted for incentives, um, at a New York property the other day for just that. And we, we believe it'll be between 80 and 90%, uh, of that that's covered, um, again, but not to set that expectation for everywhere. New York is pretty progressive and and a lot of money available there.   Matthew Bell (00:16:13) - California same way. Um, and, and other states are following suit um behind that. But but that's out there. Exactly. For example.   Sam Wilson (00:16:23) - Right. Which is, which is, which is really weird because I kid you not, ten miles down the road, another facility would only qualify for 50 because we looked into it as well. And it was like, well, okay. Now once again, solar no longer makes sense because again, it's a 12.5 year payback period. So scrap that one. But we're going to do the 90%, you know, one with uh with no questions. So that that's really great to think about. And on that question, you know, follow along with that is let's talk about solar to EV charger possibilities. Anything like that exist out there.   Matthew Bell (00:16:56) - There are. And I apologize, Jeff, I want to give you a chance to jump in here, too. But, um. Yeah. You're good. Um, there are, uh, solar opportunities out there around that.   Matthew Bell (00:17:06) - Uh, what we're seeing a lot of those is, uh, battery systems as well. Um, and that's one of the pieces that we try and do when we come in. Uh, we do a lot of value engineering. And that's not only picking the location. If you have a parking garage and you say, hey, we want to put it in in a corner, putting it in the east corner versus the west corner might be a $100,000 difference just because of power runs and, uh, and working across a parking lot or something like that. So those are all pieces, um, that, that we look at inside of that. But, um, the battery backup systems can sometimes help pull in power, and you don't have so much of a demand on the grid at that point. Uh, and you may not need the same level of service upgrade. So we have seen some solar, uh, and we've done a lot of solar projects. So that's certainly something to look at. But, uh, we're looking and utilizing batteries a lot as well.   Sam Wilson (00:18:03) - Right. That would make sense because and at this particular installation, because that was one of the things we looked at. And this was a commercial facility. We're just doing direct consumption. When the sun produces, we use the energy. We're not putting batteries at this facility because it the cost of doing so was like an a double or triple it. And it again, it didn't make sense. But I would imagine on the solar side of things, if you're able to set it up solar to where it goes to battery, and then when someone because you know somebody's not charging, you're then recharging the local storage that then somebody can plug into and charge their own batteries and, you know, off they go.   Matthew Bell (00:18:36) - Yeah, there's a need on the market right now. Um, that actually is that it is a DC fast charger. Uh, but it it has large batteries inside of it, and so, um, they're still working out a few pieces with it, but you can actually pull, uh, small amounts of power from and you could institute some solar piece to that as well, but you're pulling in smaller amounts of power over a period of time, and then you're offering the DC fast charging speed without having to do that major, uh, electrical upgrade.   Matthew Bell (00:19:10) - Right?   Sam Wilson (00:19:11) - Right. Yeah. And I can imagine.   Sam Wilson (00:19:12) - That that that's not, um, I'm not going to call it sustainable, but that is not it's not going to be an efficient way to do it strictly off of solar. So I'd imagine there have to be a switching, you know, some, some, you know, with being tied to the grid. Plus, you know, using solar as a as a is a is an augment to that, uh, you know, to that grid tie in. So what, uh, what thoughts on this do you do you have Jeff, I know we haven't heard much from you, so I kind of want to.   Sam Wilson (00:19:36) - Hear from.   Sam Wilson (00:19:37) - You, uh, a little bit more insight on market, on what people should be doing. Uh, anything, anything on that front. And, you know, if you want to share some other stuff you're having asked about, I'd love, love to hear from that as well.   Jeff Patterson (00:19:47) - Of course. Thanks. I think it's something everyone should be looking into.   Jeff Patterson (00:19:51) - So, you know, we've clearly made the point today that from an investment standpoint, um, a lot of people are shifting that way from car dealers to whether you want to buy an EV charging car or not, unless you might change where you live. Some states are regulating it. So eventually you're going to own a EV car. Um, you know, if you're just an investor, it's an opportunity for you to possibly make some money in the long run. If you are a property manager, you know, is it best for your property? Uh, if you're a property owner, are you talking to your property managers? We look into these things. Is it going to help draw more people to our business to stay longer? There's a reason why, um, companies like Starbucks and, uh, waffle House, which I put in one of my recent LinkedIn. There's an article out there where they're looking at it because they want people to stop and stay longer at their business while their car charges, and they've ran the calculations on how they're going to make more money by people being longer inside their stores.   Jeff Patterson (00:20:48) - So it's not just about the investment and getting the return of the chargers outside. It's about the additional money you could make inside your business. And depending on what your business model is, um, you know, that could turn out really favorable for you, right?   Sam Wilson (00:21:03) - Right now, that's exactly right. We we are long. One of the things we invest in is, uh, laundry facilities. And so people come, they do their laundry, and I'm thinking I've got several locations of Meccan actually going to shoot you in this podcast is over because I'm like, I wonder those, uh, what the incentives could look like at those facilities and if it would make sense when people come in, you know, they're there for an hour. Uh, and we do see electric cars. So it's, uh, on that. What what is the, um, what's the marketing methodology behind this? What should somebody be thinking about on that front? Is it. And I've never looked I've never even so much has done a cursory review of like, where's an electric charging station? Because I have no need for it.   Sam Wilson (00:21:41) - But is it all just on Google Maps, like you say, EV charging station? Like, how does somebody market this to the public to even let them know that they have the station available?   Jeff Patterson (00:21:51) - So yes, there's Google Maps Apple map you can log on right now and type in, you know, a blink charge or a charge point. And people who have taken the time have got those charging stations added, but that's not where all of them are. Um, there's actually a national database. Anybody who owns an EV car, um, has access to and can see when they want to charge your vehicle, it'll tell you where the nearest charger is at. Um, so that way you can go and charge up. It's, uh, a federal, um, database that is out there. So every EV charger that's put in gets put in there, and that way everyone can see it. And you can click to map your trip to, uh, Ohio or to Florida, to the beach, and it'll show you which route you need to go to, hit the Chargers and, uh, make sure you can, you know, get there and back and the amount of time you want to.   Sam Wilson (00:22:41) - No, that makes that makes a heck of a lot of sense. Yeah. Because that I mean, you need to know where those are. So you can you can plug in. All right. So I've got one more question on this. And this was something somebody approached me with maybe two years ago. They said, hey, you know, we've got this incredible opportunity to I'm going to call it partner, but to work with the federal government on developing charging stations across our highway systems. He would talk to me about that. If you know anything at all about what that looks like, because they're saying, hey, you know, we can go, we can go across call it Tennessee, we can be on I-40. It'll be every 50 miles, and we'll have charging stations, we'll have advertising opportunities, we'll have lot a lot of blah, blah, blah. I don't know all the things because it's been three years and I've slept since then. But you have any insight on what that looks like?   Jeff Patterson (00:23:27) - I think Matt would be the most knowledgeable here on that since, you know, he's the day more day to day.   Jeff Patterson (00:23:32) - So I'll let you take the wheel there.   Matthew Bell (00:23:34) - Okay. Um, yes. And we're involved in some of those. Uh, there are, um, three states that have been, uh, released recently that I know about. Um, and we're kind of in final talks to, to work through that, but, um, but yeah, they're setting those up. Uh, the goal is to be able to get people from point A to point B, uh, utilizing these chargers. And there's, there's huge gaps out there. And that's where a lot of this money's going. And, and that funding is supporting those, um, those initiatives to make sure that, that people can go where they need to go. Um, and, and the second piece to that, uh, and that's something that we, we do spend a lot of time on is, uh, making sure that the chargers are up. So, um, so to qualify for that government money, uh, you're, you have to have a 97% uptime.   Matthew Bell (00:24:34) - Um, and currently we don't only not have enough chargers, but, uh, at any given time, about 30% of the Chargers nationally are down. Uh, and there's there's a real issue around that. Uh, and so, you know, part of what we provide to is, is a long term service and training and, and things like that. There's currently um, I don't think people use the phone book anymore. But if you did, if you open that up, you're not going to find your EV charging repairman, uh, listed in there. So, uh, it is new. And so, you know, we do want to create long term relationships with customers, uh, and clients, whether you're just doing one at, at your laundromat or you're doing one all across the country. Um, we want to do the training so that you guys can do some of the basic service. And then obviously it would support on top of that, um, if there was something else that you needed.   Sam Wilson (00:25:33) - Right.   Sam Wilson (00:25:34) - I love it. Absolutely love it. Matthew and Jeff, what is the best way to get Ahold of you guys? If our listeners want to learn more about what you guys are doing and talk about EV chargers at their facilities.   Jeff Patterson (00:25:47) - Uh, for us, you can go to our website. Phoenix parking solutions. Com we have a special EV solutions tab. Click on that. It'll give you, uh, more about what we talked today and a direct access point to get in touch with us.   Sam Wilson (00:26:00) - Fantastic. We'll make sure to include that there in the show notes. Gentlemen, thank you for coming on today. I certainly appreciate it. And I learned a ton from you. Thanks. Thanks, Sam. Hey, thanks for listening to the How to Scale Commercial Real Estate podcast. If you can do me a favor and subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, whatever platform it is you use to listen. If you can do that for us, that would be a fantastic help to the show.   Sam Wilson (00:26:25) - It helps us both attract new listeners as well as rank higher on those directories. So appreciate you listening. Thanks so much and hope to catch you on the next episode.

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InsideEVs is proud to present episode 182 of its weekly podcast. Available on the InsideEVs YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST. Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from ESPN to Ars Technica, Patrick George, Editor in Chief of InsideEVs.com and Alex Goy who is an all-around motoring person and a talented presenter. This week we will discuss how to preserve your vehicle's battery. We will also talk about GM delaying some of its electric trucks. There's some Chargepoint news we will cover too. On the Tesla front, we will discuss Cybertruck production hell and the trucks official delivery date. Moving on to the Model Y, we'll touch on some fantastic incentives available and then we'll discuss Tesla's next-gen EV. Subscribe to the InsideEVs YouTube channel and tap the bell icon to stay up to date with our new videos and podcasts.

ElectricFish is building distributed energy storage powered by software to accelerate energy equity through extreme-fast electric vehicle charging and backup.Anurag Kamal is a mechanical engineer, battery researcher turned energy entrepreneur. Before starting ElectricFish, he worked with the BMW Group technology office and Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he research lithium-ion battery cells.  Anurag and his co-founder, Folasade Ayoola were also recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 leaders in Energy. In this episode we cover... What is community energy storage What differentiates ElectricFish from the likes of ChargePoint and Tesla SuperChargers The need for EV chargers across the country, quantified ElectricFish's 350 squared and it's superpowers The core values of ElectricFish Recent partnerships and future business ambitions Anurag's learnings as a founder Anurag, the future stand-up comedian Connect with us: Instagram | LinkedIn | X Episode Recorded on September 16, 2023

Scott Wapner and the investment committee debate the road ahead for Apple as the stock suffers its worst back-to-back selloff in nearly three years. The panel details their latest portfolio moves. The chart of the day is a focus on the small caps with the Russell 2000 pulling back five percent in the last month. The call of the day is HSBC's initiation on the banks. We check in on ChargePoint as shares slide after missing on earnings. And it's game on for sports betting with the NFL kicking off tonight on NBC and Peacock.Investment Committee Disclosures

Stocks closed lower again today. Jefferies' David Zervos and Richard Bernstein Advisors' Michael Contopoulos break down the market action, including earnings from C3.AI, GameStop, Chargepoint and American Eagle. C3.AI CEO Tom Siebel talks the latest quarter, its new AI suite of tools and remaining performance obligation. Our Alex Sherman talks what really went down behind the scenes at Disney as Bob Iger chose, then unchose, Bob Chapek as his successor. AeroVironment CEO Wahid Nawabi on AVAV's quarter and assisting the war in Ukraine. Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry on earnings. 

Scott Wapner and the investment committee debate what fall might hold for your money as stocks continue to rally back from their August upset. The call of the day is an upgrade of Arista Networks; Citi calling it an "early AI play." The chart of the day is a dive for Dollar General. And we get you set up for ChargePoint earnings next week.Investment Committee Disclosures 

We give August a kiss goodbye as we set our sights on a super September. Today we're talking about a new law favorable to home delivery, charging companies in a tight spot, as well as a new EV credit in Colorado. Show Notes with links:After facing suspension of their dealer license earlier this year, Carvana has successfully promoted legislation in Illinois allowing vehicle home delivery and online sales procedures, including e-signatures.The legislation was passed unanimously in the Illinois state Senate in March and the state House of Representatives in May, with Carvana thanking Illinois customers and legislators for their support in modernizing existing laws.The legislation specifies that dealers may deliver vehicles to a customer's residence if requested in writing, and the date of sale is considered to be when the vehicle buyer signs an application for vehicle title. It also allows esignatures. The new legislation goes into effect Jan 1, 2024EV charging networks ChargePoint and Blink Charging are facing financial difficulties with less than a year of cash left, as automakers, frustrated with poor charger reliability, start creating their own networks, joining forces with Tesla.Both ChargePoint and Blink Charging are experiencing increased cash burn due to operating losses and are working on strategies to slow down cash burn and generate earnings in the future as their business models heavily rely on equipment salesThe unreliable and unavailable charging has impacted sales and perception of EVs, leading automakers like Ford and GM to enter agreements with Tesla to use its Superchargers.Despite past partnerships between legacy charging networks and automakers, the lack of charging station availability and poor reliability of public charging have led to a decline in customer satisfaction and an increase in charging attempts failuresAmidst the struggling demand, new EV credits are piling on in Colorado with the launch of the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Program. The program offers a $6,000 rebate to residents who swap their old gas guzzlers for new or used electric vehicles, a move designed to boost the uptake of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state. To be eligible, residents must have a household income below 80% of the area's median income, and the vehicle being turned in must be at least 12 years old or fail an emissions test but still be operational.There is another rebate from power company Xcel Energy where qualifying customers can receive up to $5500 for the purchase of a qualifying EVCombining all possible credits and rebates, (Xcel, VXC, and the Federal Credit, the total possible amount off a new EV is a whopping $19,000. The program is part of Colorado's efforts to achieve its goal of having 940,000 electric cars on the road by 2030.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

➤ Volvo agrees to adopt NACS ➤ SAE fast tracks standardization of NACS ➤ Tesla sets record in China ➤ Tesla brand loyalty shows strength ➤ Chargepoint readies NACS ➤ Stellantis announces charging efforts ➤ Tesla ads   Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Scott Wapner and the Investment Committee debate whether there are signs of bubble trouble in the AI trade as Nvidia tops $1 trillion in market cap. The Calls of the Day include bullish notes on ChargePoint, PayPal and Johnson & Johnson. The panel sets you up for Salesforce and CrowdStrike earnings this week. And our experts grade your trades.Investment Committee Disclosures

CES 2023 is in full swing! The Verge's Nilay Patel, Alex Cranz, and Richard Lawler parse the vapor ware from the cool new tech we hope to see ship this year. Further reading: Sony and Honda just announced their new electric car brand, Afeela The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sports sedan that can talk back to you Check out BMW's color-changing concept car in action   Mercedes-Benz and ChargePoint are going to install thousands of EV fast chargers in the US The Ring Car Cam is now available to order for $200  Google's new high-definition maps are arriving first on Volvo and Polestar electric vehicles  Google's new split-screen look for Android Auto is rolling out to everyone LG's latest Signature OLED TV receives all of its audio and video wirelessly LG wants to reinvent how you think of TV picture modes Sony breaks from tradition and won't announce new TVs at CES 2023  Samsung takes on Apple and LG with its own 5K display for creative pros Dell's new 32-inch 6K monitor gives Apple's ProDisplay XDR some competition Samsung's latest Flex Hybrid is a prototype display LG's 2023 OLED TVs are brighter (again) and make webOS smarter Samsung's 2023 TV lineup bets everything on picture upgrades and AI tricks Roku does the obvious thing and announces its own TV line  TCL's 2023 TVs have new branding and are gaming powerhouses Razer made a soundbar that tracks your head to optimize sound AMD's new Ryzen 7000 mobile processors include a massive 16-core chip AMD promises RTX 3060 desktop graphics performance with new RDNA 3 laptop GPUs Lenovo's new Yoga Book 9i laptop has a second screen above its screen Lenovo's new ThinkBook has modular accessories that add LTE, a webcam light, and more Lenovo's new all-in-one is all screen Lenovo made a Kindle Scribe The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is neat, but what's with the RGB? Razer's Edge 5G handheld is coming to Verizon this month for $359.99 Delta and T-Mobile are making in-flight Wi-Fi free for all SkyMiles members Qi2: How Apple might finally harness MagSafe by giving it away  Philips Hue is getting a $130 app for TVs Samsung's SmartThings Station is a smart home hub hidden in a wireless charger Kohler shower pods are here to turn your bathroom into a spa Withings wants you to pee on its latest device Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices