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Shoot us a Text.Episode #1121: We cover the rapid growth in EV charging infrastructure even as EV sales plateau, Tesla's China-only 500+ mile Model 3, and a solar-powered drone that just stayed airborne for 74 hours without a drop of fuel.Show Notes with links:EV sales brace for slump, but charging networks surge ahead with automaker supportDespite challenges in EV sales, the U.S. fast-charging network is rapidly expanding and may actually meet infrastructure goals—whether or not EV adoption keeps pace.The U.S. hit nearly 60,000 fast-charging ports in Q2 and is on track for 19% growth in 2025.Private investment, not government aid, is fueling most of this growth as NEVI funds stall, with new players like Ionna and Mercedes-Benz expanding fastTesla dominates with 54% market share; Electrify America and ChargePoint trail at under 8%.“There will be more choice, more infrastructure and, hopefully, better experiences for EV drivers,” said Loren McDonald, chief analyst at Paren.This comes as U.S. EV registrations rose 4.6% in June, but EV market share slipped to 8.6%—down from 8.8% last year—signaling a stagnant market.Tesla's registrations dropped 6%, while GM surged with Chevrolet up 152% and Cadillac up 87%, showing shifting momentum among major players.Tesla has quietly introduced its longest-range Model 3 to date, the "Model 3 Plus," capable of up to 515 miles—but only for the Chinese market, for now.The 830 km (CLTC-rated) Model 3 Plus uses a more powerful 225 kW motor and LG-supplied lithium-ion batteries.It achieves long range with just a 78.4 kWh battery thanks to efficiency gains, not just capacity.Tesla aims to compete directly with high-range local EVs like the Xiaomi SU7 and is expected to launch the model in China by September with a price just under $38K.“This effectively shatters the 700 km psychological ceiling,” said Shanghai-based analyst Li Wei.Aviation startup Skydweller Aero just pulled off a wild feat: flying a solar-powered drone for 74 hours straight—twice—without touching down or using a drop of fuel.The drone has a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747 and runs solely on solar power and batteries.Its 17,000 solar cells power flight by day and charge 1,400 pounds of onboard batteries to keep flying at night.Recent Navy tests suggest big military potential in anti-piracy, smuggling patrols, and backup GPS missions.Skydweller also has commercial ambitions, including remote internet delivery and environmental monitoring.“There's a lot of money to be made in something that never touches the ground,” the company noted.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/

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK TWENTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 109-110 Pekudei “accounting of” Torah: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Kings 4-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 129-135 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Romans 14-16 – 1 Corinthians 1-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 5:4-5 “For whoever is born of God overcomes the world, and the victory that overcomes the world is our faith. 5Who is it that overcomes the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:11-12 “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12Whoever has the Son has life, and whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK TWENTY-THREE: WEEKLY READING PAGE 109-110 Pekudei “accounting of” Torah: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Kings 4-10 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 129-135 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Romans 14-16 – 1 Corinthians 1-4 Scripture Memory: 1 John 5:4-5 “For whoever is born of God overcomes the world, and the victory that overcomes the world is our faith. 5Who is it that overcomes the world, but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 1 John 5:11-12 “And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. 12Whoever has the Son has life, and whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

Episode Summary:In this episode of Kilowatt, I discuss the latest in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, starting with Lucid Motors' teaser for a new off-road EV concept. I share the unfortunate closure of Sono Motors and their auction of components for DIY enthusiasts. I analyze the Sony-Honda collaboration on the Afila One, a premium EV entering pre-production despite concerns over its price. I also cover Ford's "Model T moment" and their Universal EV Platform, expressing disappointment in the unveiling while cautiously optimistic about its potential. Updates on the NEVI federal EV charger funding round out the show. In closing, I reflect on the shifting EV landscape and the importance of collaboration, technology, and government support in shaping the future of transportation.Support the Show

- U.S. Does 180 on EV Chargers - GM Jumps Back Into AVs - Bosch Teams with VW's CARIAD - CATL Slashes EV Battery Repair Costs - Renault to Use Geely Platform - VinFast Pivots Away From U.S. and EU - Volvo Takes Axe to U.S. Lineup - Ford Reveals Model T of EVs

- U.S. Does 180 on EV Chargers - GM Jumps Back Into AVs - Bosch Teams with VW's CARIAD - CATL Slashes EV Battery Repair Costs - Renault to Use Geely Platform - VinFast Pivots Away From U.S. and EU - Volvo Takes Axe to U.S. Lineup - Ford Reveals Model T of EVs

Saates räägime sanktsioonidest NSV Liidu vastu, mida Ameerika Ühendriigid kehtestasid pärast NSV Liidu sissetungi Afganistani (1979), sõjaseisukorra kehtestamise järel Poolas (1981) ning Lääne-Siberi–Lääne-Euroopa gaasitoru ehitamise ajal (1980. aastate alguses).

Saates räägime sanktsioonidest NSV Liidu vastu, mida Ameerika Ühendriigid kehtestasid pärast NSV Liidu sissetungi Afganistani (1979), sõjaseisukorra kehtestamise järel Poolas (1981) ning Lääne-Siberi–Lääne-Euroopa gaasitoru ehitamise ajal (1980. aastate alguses).

Lääneriigid, eelkõige Ameerika Ühendriigid, kehtestasid Nõukogude Liidule mitmeid majanduslikke ja tehnoloogilisi sanktsioone.

Lääneriigid, eelkõige Ameerika Ühendriigid, kehtestasid Nõukogude Liidule mitmeid majanduslikke ja tehnoloogilisi sanktsioone.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK TWENTY-TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 109 Vayakhel “and he assembled” Torah: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Kings 19 – 2 Kings 3 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 122-128 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Romans 7-13 Scripture Memory: Matthew 12:30-32 “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. 31Therefore I say to you, all kinds of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK TWENTY-TWO: WEEKLY READING PAGE 109 Vayakhel “and he assembled” Torah: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Kings 19 – 2 Kings 3 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 122-128 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Romans 7-13 Scripture Memory: Matthew 12:30-32 “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. 31Therefore I say to you, all kinds of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, neither in this world, nor in the world to come.”

Dalam perjalanan ke kampung Emaus, Yesus Mesias menerangkan kepada dua orang murid-Nya apa yang tersurat tentang-Nya dalam seluruh Kitab Suci mulai kitab-kitab Musa sehingga semua kitab para nabi yang lain (Lukas 24:27). Tidak lama kemudian, Dia berkata kepada para murid yang lain juga: "Segala perkara yang tersurat tentang Aku dalam Taurat Musa, kitab-kitab nabi dan kitab Mazmur pasti akan berlaku" (v.44b)

1947. aastal muutis Jossif Stalin 9. mai taas tööpäevaks, kuna pärast sõda soovis ta keskenduda riigi ülesehitamisele ega pidanud vajalikuks iga-aastast pidupäeva. Pärast Stalini surma Nõukogude Liidu etteotsa tõusnud Nikita Hruštšov jätkas seda traditsiooni.

1947. aastal muutis Jossif Stalin 9. mai taas tööpäevaks, kuna pärast sõda soovis ta keskenduda riigi ülesehitamisele ega pidanud vajalikuks iga-aastast pidupäeva. Pärast Stalini surma Nõukogude Liidu etteotsa tõusnud Nikita Hruštšov jätkas seda traditsiooni.

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 107-108 Terumah “Contributions” Torah: Recap Exodus 25-27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Kings 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 105-110 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 16-21 Scripture Memory: Deuteronomy 33:25-28 “Your sandals will be iron and brass; according to your days, so shall be your strength. 26 There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to help you, and in His majesty through the skies. 27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath you are the everlasting arms; He will drive out the enemy before you, and will say, ‘Destroy them.’ 28 Israel dwells in safety; the fountain of Jacob will be secluded.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 107-108 Terumah “Contributions” Torah: Recap Exodus 25-27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Kings 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 105-110 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 16-21 Scripture Memory: Deuteronomy 33:25-28 “Your sandals will be iron and brass; according to your days, so shall be your strength. 26 There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens to help you, and in His majesty through the skies. 27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath you are the everlasting arms; He will drive out the enemy before you, and will say, ‘Destroy them.’ 28 Israel dwells in safety; the fountain of Jacob will be secluded.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 106-107 Mishpatim “Judgments” Torah: Exodus 21:1-27:19 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 22-24 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 102-10 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 13-15 Scripture Memory: Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.’ 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feath ers, and under His wings you shall find protection; His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; 6nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness, nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling, 10 there shall be no evil befall you, neither shall any plague come near your tent; 11 for He shall give His angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. 12 They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you strike your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, and I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 106-107 Mishpatim “Judgments” Torah: Exodus 21:1-27:19 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 22-24 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 102-10 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 13-15 Scripture Memory: Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.’ 3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the hunter and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He shall cover you with His feath ers, and under His wings you shall find protection; His faithfulness shall be your shield and wall. 5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day; 6nor of the pestilence that pursues in darkness, nor of the destruction that strikes at noonday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not come near you. 8 Only with your eyes shall you behold and see the reward of the wicked. 9 Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling, 10 there shall be no evil befall you, neither shall any plague come near your tent; 11 for He shall give His angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. 12 They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you strike your foot against a stone. 13 You shall tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot. 14 Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. 15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, and I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 106 Yitro “Jethro” Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 19-21 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 99-101 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 10-12 Scripture Memory: Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me, says the Lord.” Psalm 96:2 “Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; declare His salvation from day to day.”

What’s Next: Section Two WEEK SEVENTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 106 Yitro “Jethro” Torah: Exodus 18:1-20:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 19-21 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 99-101 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 10-12 Scripture Memory: Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment, you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication is from Me, says the Lord.” Psalm 96:2 “Sing unto the Lord, bless His name; declare His salvation from day to day.”

WEEK SIXTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 105-106 Beshalach “When he sent away” Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 13-18 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 93-98 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 4-9 Scripture Memory: Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonderful works in Your name?’ 23 But then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from Me, you who practice evil.’”

WEEK SIXTEEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 105-106 Beshalach “When he sent away” Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 13-18 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 93-98 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Acts 4-9 Scripture Memory: Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonderful works in Your name?’ 23 But then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from Me, you who practice evil.’”

A discussion about the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program and how it's being implemented in two states.Erin Belt with VDOT will share how Virginia has developed their NEVI Deployment Plan, selected alternative fuel corridors for federal designation, and released their Phase I-A funding through a grant application process. VDOT made coordination with utility providers in Virginia a priority with the development of their funding application and have early lessons learned to share.In addition, Ethan Tremblay will provide an overview of Maine's approach to the NEVI Program, including the development of the federally funded plan, alignment with other state processes, and progress to date. He will describe the coordination between state and quasi-state agencies, utilities, and other entities to ensure program success and share lessons learned to date.

This Day in Legal History: 19th Amendment Passed in SenateOn June 4, 1919, the U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment, marking a turning point in American constitutional and civil rights history. The amendment stated simply that the right to vote "shall not be denied or abridged... on account of sex," legally enfranchising millions of women. The road to this moment was long and contentious, spanning more than seven decades of organized activism. Early suffragists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony laid the groundwork in the 19th century, while a new generation, including Alice Paul and the National Woman's Party, employed more confrontational tactics in the 1910s.Although the House of Representatives had passed the amendment earlier in the year, the Senate had repeatedly failed to approve it. The June 4 vote in the Senate—passing by just over the required two-thirds majority—was the final congressional hurdle. The legislative victory came amid shifting national sentiment, in part due to women's contributions during World War I and growing pressure from suffrage organizations.The amendment was then sent to the states, needing ratification by three-fourths to become law. That process concluded over a year later with Tennessee's pivotal ratification on August 18, 1920. The 19th Amendment was certified on August 26, finally making women's suffrage the law of the land. This day marks not just a legal transformation but the culmination of one of the most significant civil rights struggles in U.S. history.Disbarred attorney Tom Girardi was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for stealing $15 million in settlement funds from his clients. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton also imposed a $35,000 fine and ordered Girardi to pay over $2.3 million in restitution. The sentence followed his August 2024 conviction on four counts of wire fraud. Girardi, who turned 86 on the day of his sentencing, had sought leniency due to age, liver issues, and dementia claims, but the court found him competent and sided with prosecutors who sought a significant term.Girardi's legacy was once tied to his successful pollution suit against Pacific Gas and Electric—dramatized in the film Erin Brockovich. However, his downfall involved stealing settlement funds in various personal injury cases, including millions owed to families of victims of the 2018 Boeing 737 MAX crash. A federal judge in Chicago recently dismissed related charges, citing the active California case, though the prosecution of Girardi's son-in-law, David Lira, is still set to proceed there. Lira denies wrongdoing.At trial, Girardi blamed the fraud on Christopher Kamon, his firm's former CFO, who has already been sentenced to over ten years after pleading guilty. Girardi's attorneys continue to claim cognitive decline, but the court maintained that he was mentally fit to face justice.Lawyer Tom Girardi sentenced to 87 months in prison for wire fraud | ReutersA federal appeals court is set to hear its first case reviewing the constitutionality of Donald Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in Seattle as the Trump administration appeals a nationwide injunction issued by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, who called the order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The directive, signed by Trump on January 20, his first day back in office, seeks to deny citizenship to U.S.-born children whose parents are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents.Critics—including 22 Democratic attorneys general and immigrant advocacy groups—argue the order violates the 14th Amendment, which has long been interpreted to grant citizenship to nearly anyone born on U.S. soil. Federal judges in Massachusetts and Maryland have also issued rulings blocking the order. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court, which heard related arguments on May 15, is considering whether to limit lower courts' power to issue nationwide injunctions rather than deciding on the constitutionality of the policy itself.If implemented, the order could deny citizenship to over 150,000 newborns annually, according to the plaintiffs. The lawsuit before the 9th Circuit was filed by several states and individual pregnant women. The three-judge panel includes two Clinton-era appointees and one Trump appointee, potentially shaping the outcome. The administration maintains that birthright citizenship doesn't apply to children of undocumented or temporary-status immigrants, a stance at odds with long-standing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.To be clear, this case revolves around the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. This clause states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States,” forming the basis of birthright citizenship. The case centers on how this clause should be interpreted, making it the key constitutional question in this challenge. On the side of birthright citizenship is, frankly, the plain language of the amendment. On the side of the executive order are racists and racist people without basic reading comprehension – full stop. There is no “other side” here, and there is no real debate. Ultimately the courts may decide to pretend there is some nuance, but that changes nothing about the clear language of the amendment. Trump's birthright citizenship order to face first US appeals court reviewA group of former U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees has filed a class action lawsuit against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk, alleging that their departments used flawed data to justify the firing of 10,000 federal workers. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims that HHS and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk leads, violated the 1974 Privacy Act by using inaccurate personnel records during a mass reduction in force (RIF).The plaintiffs argue that the agencies relied on data riddled with errors, including incorrect performance reviews, job descriptions, and office locations. One named plaintiff, Catherine Jackson, reportedly received an RIF notice based on false performance ratings. Another, Melissa Adams, was allegedly terminated by officials who didn't even know her work location.The lawsuit seeks at least $1,000 in damages per affected employee and a court declaration that the government's actions were unlawful. The complaint also suggests that the terminations were ideologically driven, referencing a troubling incident where an FDA employee was warned by a man invoking DOGE shortly before receiving her RIF notice.The mass firings, which began April 1, impacted key HHS agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. Kennedy defended the cuts as part of a broader reorganization to address chronic disease. The plaintiffs, however, see the action as a politically motivated purge that disregarded legal safeguards.By way of brief background, the Privacy Act of 1974 mandates that federal agencies maintain accurate records when making decisions that adversely affect individuals. It is central to the lawsuit because the plaintiffs claim their terminations were based on data that was factually wrong, violating this statutory requirement.RFK Jr., Musk Accused of Using Faulty Data in Firing HHS WorkersA new conflict over federal spending power is emerging between the Trump White House and the Government Accountability Office (GAO), centered on a $5 billion electric vehicle infrastructure program. The GAO recently concluded that the Trump administration's pause of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grants—originally authorized under President Biden's 2021 infrastructure law—violated the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which prohibits presidents from withholding funds for policy reasons. In response, the White House issued a sharply worded memo instructing the Department of Transportation to disregard the GAO's opinion entirely.The memo, written by OMB general counsel Mark Paoletta, accuses the GAO of partisan bias and undermining President Trump's “historic and lawful spending reforms.” It signals a broader strategy to challenge the authority of congressional watchdogs and reframe presidential control over budget implementation. This dispute could serve as the first legal test of Trump's intent to challenge the constitutionality of the Impoundment Act itself.The delay in EV funding is part of a broader rollback of Biden-era policy priorities, including guidance on equity and charger placement. Meanwhile, the administration has proposed over $9 billion in spending rescissions, aimed at areas like public broadcasting and foreign aid, under Trump's Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Advisors have floated a tactic called “pocket rescission,” a timing strategy that critics argue violates legal requirements for obligating federal funds.This isn't the first time a president has clashed with GAO over spending powers—Trump and Biden both previously faced scrutiny for pauses in Ukraine aid and border wall funds, respectively. However, the White House's open defiance of GAO marks a significant escalation in an ongoing constitutional debate over who ultimately controls the federal purse.More specifically, the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 restricts the executive branch from withholding or delaying funds Congress has appropriated unless explicitly authorized. It plays a central role in this dispute, as the GAO argues Trump's delay of NEVI grants constitutes an illegal impoundment, while the administration disputes the law's constitutionality and GAO's oversight role.White House Memo on EV Grants Sets Up Fight Over Spending Power - Bloomberg This is a public episode. 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The Torah was given in a pattern of threes —a recurring theme that carries deep meaning. The Talmud teaches: the Torah (which itself has three parts—Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim) was given to a people divided into three groups (Kohanim, Levi'im, Yisraelim), through the third child of Amram (Moshe), in the third month (Sivan), on the third day (after three days of preparation). Why so many "threes"? The answer reflects the essence of Torah and mitzvot. The Bnei Yissaschar explains that every mitzvah is made up of three components: Action – physically performing the mitzvah. Speech – reciting a beracha, or saying the source verse. Thought – having kavana (intent) and awareness of why we're doing the mitzvah. This three-part formula also aligns with: The body : lower body (action), chest/lungs (speech), head (thought). The soul : nefesh (action), ruach (speech), neshama (thought). Spiritual development : ibur (embryo—action), yenika (nursing—speech), mochin (intellect—thought). Shabuot also commemorates the three stages of Jewish growth: Yetzias Mitzrayim – physical birth (action). Marah – first exposure to Torah laws (speech). Matan Torah – full spiritual maturity (thought and understanding). Even creation itself reflects Torah's structure. On the third day of creation , two Torah-like principles emerged: The grass obeyed a Torah-style kal vachomer and chose to grow "according to its kind," though not explicitly commanded—showing initiative in following Torah logic. The trees , however, failed to follow a potential hekesh (a Torah logic tool), producing fruit without making their trunks edible as commanded. Because of this, grass is honored in our synagogues on Shabuot with greenery—but trees are not included , as per the Vilna Gaon, who also rejected their use due to Christian associations. And finally, it was Moshe Rabbenu who made the famous hekesh —a Torah principle—on his own, delaying the giving of the Torah from the 6th of Sivan to the 7th so that the three-day preparation would be complete. In the Diaspora, where we keep two days of Yom Tov, the second day of Shabuot actually aligns with the true day of Matan Torah ! Summary: Shabuot celebrates a Torah of "threes"—a reflection of how we must serve Hashem with action, speech, and thought; body, soul, and spirit. From creation to redemption to revelation, the pattern of three teaches us how to elevate our lives and deepen our connection to Torah.

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!

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HEREIf your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE!In this episode, Braxton is joined by Ryan McKinnon from the Charge Ahead Partnership to break down the recent end of the NEVI program under the Trump administration. Ryan highlights why the program, despite being well designed to leverage existing businesses for EV charging infrastructure, ultimately stumbled due to poor implementation by many states. The conversation also explores Florida's unique approach to EV charging and the push for free market solutions over utility-run charging stations, emphasizing the importance of policies that encourage private investment in the evolving EV marketplace. 00:00 "Criticism of Ineffective EV Initiative"05:06 Transportation Grants Continue Amid Program Halt10:14 EV Charging Competition in Florida12:42 State Attitudes on Federal EV Funding15:47 Utility Control Over EV Charging20:49 Ineffective Public Charger Deployment23:43 EV Charging Policy Advocacy Platform27:00 "Engage with Automotive Repair News"

Diarrhea is one of the more common concerns in emergency medicine worldwide and in the United States, yet we often do not spend enough time understanding the breadth of causes and considerations for this syndrome. Do you know which patients benefit from Zinc? Would you like to review HUS? Can you mixup Oral Rehydration Solution if you needed to? We cover all of this and more in this “code brown” of a chapter! So come, get dirty with Alex and Venk in this truly crappy chapter of Always on EM!   CONTACTS X - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda YouTube - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda Instagram – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch Email - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com REFERENCES & LINKS Shane AL, Mody RK, Crump JA, Tarr PI, Steiner TS, Kotloff K, Langley JM, Wanke C, Warren CA, Cheng AC, Cantey J, Pickering LK. 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diarrhea. Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Nov 29;65(12):e45-e80. doi: 10.1093/cid/cix669. PMID: 29053792; PMCID: PMC5850553. Gore JI, Surawicz C. Severe acute diarrhea. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2003 Dec;32(4):1249-67. doi: 10.1016/s0889-8553(03)00100-6. PMID: 14696306; PMCID: PMC7127018. Freedman SB, van de Kar NCAJ, Tarr PI. Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli and the Hemolytic–Uremic Syndrome. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2023;389(15):1402-1414. doi:10.1056/NEJMra2108739. Logan C, Beadsworth MB, Beeching NJ. HIV and diarrhoea: what is new? Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2016 Oct;29(5):486-94. doi: 10.1097/QCO.0000000000000305. PMID: 27472290. Chassany O, Michaux A, Bergmann JF. Drug-induced diarrhoea. Drug Saf. 2000 Jan;22(1):53-72. doi: 10.2165/00002018-200022010-00005. PMID: 10647976. Schiller LR. Secretory diarrhea. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. 1999 Oct;1(5):389-97. doi: 10.1007/s11894-999-0020-8. PMID: 10980977. Gong Z, Wang Y. 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Modahl L, Digumarthy SR, Rhea JT, Conn AK, Saini S, Lee SI. Emergency department abdominal computed tomography for nontraumatic abdominal pain: optimizing utilization. J Am Coll Radiol. 2006 Nov;3(11):860-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2006.05.011. PMID: 17412185. Scheirey CD, Fowler KJ, Therrien JA, et al. ACR Appropriateness Criteria Acute Nonlocalized Abdominal Pain. Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR. 2018;15(11S):S217-S231. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2018.09.010. Atia AN, Buchman AL. Oral rehydration solutions in non-cholera diarrhea: a review. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Oct;104(10):2596-604; quiz 2605. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2009.329. Epub 2009 Jun 23. PMID: 19550407. Musekiwa A, Volmink J. Oral rehydration salt solution for treating cholera: ≤ 270 mOsm/L solutions vs ≥ 310 mOsm/L solutions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Dec 7;2011(12):CD003754. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003754.pub3. PMID: 22161381; PMCID: PMC6532622. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Scombroid fish poisoning associated with tuna steaks--Louisiana and Tennessee, 2006. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2007 Aug 17;56(32):817-9. PMID: 17703171. Résière D, Florentin J, Mehdaoui H, Mahi Z, Gueye P, Hommel D, Pujo J, NKontcho F, Portecop P, Nevière R, Kallel H, Mégarbane B. Clinical Characteristics of Ciguatera Poisoning in Martinique, French West Indies-A Case Series. Toxins (Basel). 2022 Aug 3;14(8):535. doi: 10.3390/toxins14080535. PMID: 36006197; PMCID: PMC9415704. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ciguatera fish poisoning--Texas, 1998, and South Carolina, 2004. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006 Sep 1;55(34):935-7. PMID: 16943762. Thyroid Inferno EM Blog: https://emblog.mayo.edu/2014/11/01/thyroid-inferno/  Lazzerini M, Wanzira H. Oral zinc for treating diarrhoea in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2016 Dec 20;12(12):CD005436. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005436.pub5. PMID: 27996088; PMCID: PMC5450879. Dhingra U, Kisenge R, Sudfeld CR, Dhingra P, Somji S, Dutta A, Bakari M, Deb S, Devi P, Liu E, Chauhan A, Kumar J, Semwal OP, Aboud S, Bahl R, Ashorn P, Simon J, Duggan CP, Sazawal S, Manji K. Lower-Dose Zinc for Childhood Diarrhea - A Randomized, Multicenter Trial. N Engl J Med. 2020 Sep 24;383(13):1231-1241. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1915905. PMID: 32966722; PMCID: PMC7466932. Dalfa RA, El Aish KIA, El Raai M, El Gazaly N, Shatat A. Oral zinc supplementation for children with acute diarrhoea: a quasi-experimental study. Lancet. 2018 Feb 21;391 Suppl 2:S36. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)30402-1. Epub 2018 Feb 21. PMID: 29553435.   WANT TO WORK AT MAYO? EM Physicians: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/emergencymedicine EM NP PAs: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/em-nppa-jobs   Nursing/Techs/PAC: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/Nursing-Emergency-Medicine EMTs/Paramedics: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/ambulanceservice All groups above combined into one link: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/EM-Jobs

WEEK FOURTEEN: WEEKLY READING Pages 104-105 Va'era “and I appeared” Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 81-86 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: John 13-18 Scripture Memory: Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you. 34 Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take thought about the things of itself. Sufficient to the day is the trouble thereof."

WEEK FOURTEEN: WEEKLY READING Pages 104-105 Va'era “and I appeared” Torah: Exodus 6:2-9:35 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 2 Samuel 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 81-86 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: John 13-18 Scripture Memory: Matthew 6:33-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you. 34 Therefore, take no thought about tomorrow, for tomorrow will take thought about the things of itself. Sufficient to the day is the trouble thereof."

When it comes to electrifying commercial vehicle fleets, one company offers a transformative modular platform that can drastically reduce the time to market.   REE Automotive is a publicly traded company that designs and manufactures advanced software-defined vehicles (SDVs) that are fully electric, capable of autonomy, and compatible with existing fleet management software. The company recently began production on its first medium-duty truck for the US market and has since seen a 230% growth in reservations, indicating strong customer interest and positive feedback.   To learn more, Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, recently sat down with Daniel Barel, CEO, and Pete Dow, VP of Engineering, to discuss REE Automotive's revolutionary approach to scaling software-defined commercial EV fleets.   For more information on the evolution of sustainability, head on over to sustainablecareers.sae.org. There, you can check out our podcast on the state of NEVI.   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

WEEK THIRTEEN: WEEKLY READING Page 104 Shemot “Names” Torah: Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 25-31 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 76-80 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: John 7-12 Scripture Memory: Matthew 6:9-15 “Therefore pray in this manner: Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 For if you forgive men for their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men for their sins, neither will your Father forgive your sins.”

WEEK THIRTEEN: WEEKLY READING Page 104 Shemot “Names” Torah: Exodus 1:1 - 6:1 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 25-31 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 76-80 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: John 7-12 Scripture Memory: Matthew 6:9-15 “Therefore pray in this manner: Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. 14 For if you forgive men for their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men for their sins, neither will your Father forgive your sins.”

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WEEK ELEVEN: WEEKLY READING Page 103 Vayigash “and he drew near” Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 13-18 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 64-69 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 19-24 Scripture Memory: Matthew 1:21 “She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins (emphasis mine).” Matthew 4:19 “And He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’” Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

WEEK ELEVEN: WEEKLY READING Page 103 Vayigash “and he drew near” Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 13-18 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 64-69 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 19-24 Scripture Memory: Matthew 1:21 “She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins (emphasis mine).” Matthew 4:19 “And He said to them, ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’” Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) is a $5 billion initiative aimed at developing EV charging infrastructure across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. However, recent executive orders have put the program and its funding on hold.   To dig into what this all means, Roberto Baldwin, Sustainability Editor, SAE Sustainable Mobility Solutions, recently sat down with Andrew Wishnia, Senior Vice President at Boundary Stone Partners, to discuss what NEVI is all about and what the future holds for this EV charging infrastructure initiative.   For more information on the evolution of sustainability, head on over to sustainablecareers.sae.org. There, you can check out our drive of the new 2025 Ioniq 5, the first non-Telsa EV to hit the road with SAE J3400 (a.k.a., NACS).   We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

If, lo alenu, a tragedy occurs and everyone who hears about it thinks "How could such a thing happen? The people affected are so righteous. How could they be suffering like this now? Isn't Hashem merciful? How could all of this suffering be considered mercy?" This is one of the most difficult questions in emunah to deal with. Emunah means to believe, even though we don't comprehend. We never change our emunah because of something that appears to contradict it. The Rambam wrote, in his Igeret Mussar, to his son, "כאשר תמצאו כתוב עמוק ומאמר נבוך – if you ever come upon something written that is very deep and obscure, whether it's something in the Torah, Nevi'im or Sifreh Chachamim – אשר לא תבינוהו – which is not understandable – ונראה כסותר פינות התורה – and it appears to be contradicting fundamental principles of Torah – אל תזוז מאמונתכם – do not budge from your emunah – עמדו בחזקתכם – hold on to what you have been accustomed to believe – והפחיתות ההוא חשבוהו בכם – and the fact that you don't understand what it's saying is just a result of your human deficiency – הניחוהו בקרן זוית – put it on the side for now and don't change your emunah because of a question." This is how we are supposed to think. If something happens in the world that doesn't seem to conform to what we know about Hashem. In the future, Hashem is going to give a big class on everything that ever took place in this world and, at that time, everything will make perfect sense, and we will see clearly how merciful and righteous Hashem always was. Now is when we have the opportunity to believe even if we can't see it. There is so much out there that we can't comprehend – Gan Eden, Olam Haba. When a tzaddik leaves the world, he has the most wonderful experience moving on to a much better place. We don't see what's going on on the other side. A Rabbi was once speaking to an audience about tragedy and he spoke about the real purpose of life and this world, namely to earn the merit to enjoy with Hashem for all of eternity. After the class, a young widow approached and said, "I believe everything you said, Rabbi, and I know my husband couldn't be happier now where he is in the Olam HaEmet. But what about me? How am I supposed to go on, raising little children by myself? The pain I'm going through is too great to bear. I can't imagine being able to live another day like this." The Rabbi felt this young woman's pain and tried to empathize. He then said he knows a man personally who experienced a similar tragedy and lost his young wife suddenly. He was left with little children to take care of all by himself. At that time he was saying the same words: He can't imagine to go on in the position he's in. How could he continue with the pain? How could he possibly raise those children without his wife? About a year later, this man got up to speak in front of hundreds of people at an Azkara for his wife. He said there, he wants to publically give hakarat hatov to Hashem for the help He has provided him with during that first difficult year. He said although he was not able to work that much because he was tending to his children, he had one of the best years financially that he ever had. He thought that the day to day life was going to be impossible, but he said Hashem gave him strength to persevere. Baruch Hashem his children are happy and well taken care of. And he has received an outpouring of love from so many friends and relatives. Even during the darkest times, when it is so hard to see Hashem, He is there holding a person's hand every step of the way, kavayachol saying, "I wish you could understand why this had to happen. One day you will, but for now, don't worry, I will be here for you. I will give you the strength that you never thought you could have." In this world, our emunah is tested, but if we hold on tight and trust in Hashem we will reap the greatest rewards.

WEEK TEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 102 Miketz “at the end of” Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 7-12 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 58-63 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 13-18 Scripture Memory: Lamentation 3:22-24 “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed; His compassions do not fail. 23They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 24‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.’”

WEEK TEN: WEEKLY READING PAGE 102 Miketz “at the end of” Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 7-12 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 58-63 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 13-18 Scripture Memory: Lamentation 3:22-24 “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed; His compassions do not fail. 23They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. 24‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.’”

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WEEK NINE: WEEKLY READING Vayeshev “and he dwelt” Torah: Genesis 37:1–40:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 52-57 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 7-12 Scripture Memory: Isaiah 53:3-6 “He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from him; he was despised, and we did not esteem him. 4Surely he has borne our grief and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. 6All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way, but the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

WEEK NINE: WEEKLY READING Vayeshev “and he dwelt” Torah: Genesis 37:1–40:23 Ketuvim: Writings-Narrative: 1 Samuel 1-6 Nevi’im: Prophets/Poetic: Psalm 52-57 Brit Chadashah: New Testament: Luke 7-12 Scripture Memory: Isaiah 53:3-6 “He was despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from him; he was despised, and we did not esteem him. 4Surely he has borne our grief and carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. 6All of us like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way, but the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Harav Benzion Mellman shares a vort from Moreinu Harav Kulefsky zt”l, explaining why Achashveirosh's giving of his ring to Haman had a greater effect than the 48 Nevi'im and 7 Neviyos, and that the main avodah of Purim is emunah.

In this episode of In-Between Charges, we welcome back Ryan Fisher, Head of Charging Infrastructure at BloombergNEF, for an insightful discussion on the evolving EV charging landscape. With automakers increasingly stepping into the charging business, we explore how their strategies are shifting—balancing investment in infrastructure with the need for profitability. Ryan shares his take on why major players like IONNA and Ionity are forming joint ventures, how automakers are leveraging charging networks to enhance brand loyalty, and whether the business model can ever be as lucrative as selling vehicles.Beyond industry strategies, we also dive into the growing impact of policy changes on the EV ecosystem. From shifting fuel economy standards in the U.S. to evolving CO₂ regulations in Europe, Ryan explains how government intervention is shaping investment decisions. He also unpacks the recent volatility in EV adoption forecasts, the implications of paused NEVI funding, and why some markets are seeing surging charging costs while others remain competitive. With policy uncertainty looming, is the industry at an inflection point?Finally, we tackle the economic realities of charging infrastructure—where margins remain tight despite growing demand. Ryan sheds light on the challenges facing hardware manufacturers, the potential role of carbon credits in sustaining networks, and whether automakers will remain invested in charging long-term or eventually offload their networks. With insights from BloombergNEF's latest research and real-world case studies, this episode is a must-listen for anyone following the future of EV charging, policy, and electrification.Happy charging!

Only addition of the 55 Prophets was Megilla, reason we don't say Hallel on Purim, sources for 5/7 Nevi'os

In this episode: ⦁ CEO Seth Cutler visits as Ionna officially launches ⦁ NEVI, the federal charger funding program, gets halted ⦁ Mercedes gains access to Tesla Superchargers ⦁ Kyle tells us about Chinese Tesla Model Y competitor, the Onvo L60 from Nio ⦁ and of course, much, much more

FIRE - Financial independence - retire early. discussion on this philosophy and the idea of 4% withdrawal rate from your portfolio.NEVI - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. More EV chargers and some math on how they make money.NightShares - Another idea based on Cherry picking data. Does it work?Sicily - Our one week vacation in this part of Italy.