Daniel Bouie

When I was in Long Beach recently for the Electrify Expo Industry Day I was invited to take part in a latest episode of the GreenCars Podcast to discuss how we can improve the EV customer experience, communicate EV tech more effectively, and how Chargeway has been leading on this effort for years. Shoutout to Trish Glose and David N. Biondi from GreenCars for the invite! Click the post below for a link to the entire podcast episode. 😊 #chargeway #electriccars #electricvehicles #electricfuel #evcharging #charginginfrastructure #chargingstations #customerexperience #userexperience #podcast #utilities #utilityindustry #energy #energysector #cleanenergy #communication #marketing #branding #evsales #autosector #autosales #greencars

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What do you think? Have you seen rental fleets adding EVs back to their fleets? Will residual values, charging infrastructure, spare parts, and consumer understanding of EVs improve near term to enable rental fleets to electrify in the next year or two, or will it take longer? Andrew K. Kieran White

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Thrilled to share ChargerHelp's latest annual report on the state of EV chargers. Kameale C. Terry and Evette Ellis continue to showcase their thought leadership in understanding and addressing critical EV infrastructure issues.  This comprehensive analysis uncovers significant gaps in charger reliability, highlighting discrepancies between reported and actual performance. With over 19 million data points, the report highlights the growing 'Zombie/Ghost' issues where many chargers are non-functional despite being listed as operational. ChargerHelp! calls for improved industry collaboration, data standardization, and adopting protocols like the Open Charge Point Protocol to enhance reliability and user experience. Kudos to ChargerHelp for driving transparency and pushing for advancements in EV charging infrastructure! 🌍🔋🚘 #CleanTech #EVCharging #Innovation #Sustainability #ChargerHelp Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/euyF2Hjw

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The United States Department of Transportation formally awarded HAAS Alert a Prime Phase II SBIR Contract this month to further improve school bus safety using C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything) alert notifications. Working in coordination with subcontractors and researchers at USDOT Volpe Center, the project will explore additional ways of enabling school buses to deliver real-time safety notifications to approaching vehicles through HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud® V2X platform, alerting drivers of students boarding or disembarking ahead. Last year, HAAS Alert worked with the Department of Transportation to show how school buses can deliver V2X safety notifications - called digital alerts - to approaching drivers inside vehicle displays and through the world’s largest navigation applic... Click the link below to read the full article. We cover: #criticalcommunications #lmr #pmr #satellitecommunications #mcx #pttoc #controlrooms #TCCA #bodycamera #publicsafetycommunications #emergencycommunications #BDBOS #Digitalfunk #Behordenfunk #PMRExpo #PMRExpo2024

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🚗 GM's Cruise Shutdown: Innovation Roadblock or Strategic Pivot? On the latest episode of TWiST, we dove into GM’s recent move to fold cruise into their driver assistance program. Key Points: • Cutting self-driving tech spend by $1B • Waymo continues to lead autonomous vehicle race Big Questions: Is this the end or just Act 1 of a bigger story? Will GM partner/divest Cruise tech?

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I'm excited about all of the new funding for zero-emissions heavy duty fleet electrification being announced these days! Transportation is the most polluting sector of the economy, but we also can't expect fleets to overcome the challenges of electrification without it making economic sense. This is a great step towards lowering the barriers to electrification. As more charging infrastructure is installed across the country, it will become easier and easier for fleets to adopt electric vehicles. https://lnkd.in/eTB_FsdX

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Good-sized rounds are going to companies with a variety of focus areas, including installing charging stations, operating charger networks, developing software to optimize usage, and helping EV owners get power from green sources. They’re also spread across every inhabited continent. Using Crunchbase data, we aggregated a sample set of 65 private companies funded in 2023 and 2024 with a focus on EV charging. Collectively, they’ve raised over $4.9 billion in equity funding to date, including both venture and grant funding. #EVcharging #climatetech #climateVC

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Insightful report from RMI on the role of supply-side policies can impact sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles. "Decisions made today will influence how people and goods are produced and move for decades to come. The development of customized supply-side policies can accelerate the ZEV transition, providing economic and environmental benefits for countless people around the world." The "Factbook: Zero-Emission Vehicle Policy – How Supply-side Policies Can Impact Zero-emission Vehicle Investment" covers eight key markets: Australia, Brazil, China, the EU, India, Indonesia, the US, and South Africa. #ev #policy #supplyside #evpenetration #evadoption #india #china #brazil #southafrica #zev #zevtransition #rmi https://lnkd.in/ewN4KGQu

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The Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook from the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently released and it's an incredible resource. It breaks down the process for planning and building community-level EV infrastructure in modules that are easy to digest and full of supplementary resources. There’s even a section on engagement and building community support! Check out the playbook here: https://lnkd.in/g8cTS4bk

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“Does electric mobility display racial or income disparities?” Based on high-resolution analysis by a team led by Robert Dong-Yeon Lee, the definitive answer is "yes." EVs and charging infrastructure exhibit more income and racial inequality than conventional vehicles and gas stations. See the article just published in Applied Energy. In the U.S., the more electrified the vehicle, from hybrid to battery-electric, the greater the income inequality. Also, across the U.S., EV charging infrastructure is three times more “income unequal” than gas stations, and the faster the charge, the greater the income inequality. Georgia has an interesting profile. In 2015, it was second to California in EVs on the road, following 5 years with a generous EV tax credit. Since then, GA has had one of the lowest EV growth rates in the U.S.; it has slipped to #8 in EV registrations, but is now #5 in EV manufacturing. For both EV charging infrastructure and EV registrations, data for Georgia indicates a high-income bias in adoption, but no racial bias. This is consistent with Drawdown Georgia survey data and highlights the complexities of our 50 U.S. states.

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Wide-ranging conversation about #smartcharging, vehicle-grid integration (#VGI), and the state of the #EV market 📈 . Thanks Jonny Lieberman & Edward Loh for having us to discuss the InEVitable! 🔋 🚗 https://lnkd.in/g_N9Y2nj

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Every Sunday I share the top headlines across the EV charging industry. Here’s your weekly EV charging news recap👇 - Toyota North America joins seven other automakers as an investor and founding partner of IONNA - Electrify America announces Congestion Reduction Pilot limiting EVs to 85% state of charge - BART has released an RFP for installing L2 chargers at parking facilities; RFP responses are due by 7/23 - Gov. Wes Moore announces $12.1M in federal funding to expand EV charging across Maryland - itselectric announces selection by the City of Boston to expand access to curbside EV charging - Consumers Energy plans to power 1,500 public fast-charging locations by the end of 2030 - evyve Charging Network selects Sitetracker to deploy and manage its hundreds of EV charging stations across England, Scotland, and Wales - According to Transparency Market Research, the wireless EV charging market is expected to reach $2.3B by 2034 - Angela Strand joins the Advisory Board of CSI - (Coulomb Solutions Inc.) - Missouri Governor Mike Parson signs bill banning local EV charging mandates - Marriott International releases 2024 Serve 360 Report highlighting ESG efforts, including continuing to build the company's EV charging infrastructure - bp signs deal with Simon Property Group to expand ultra-fast EV charging network in US - Beam Global announces its Beam AllCell™ energy storage solutions have been selected by a leading provider of solar-powered Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs) - New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and Governor Phil Murphy announce the launch of Year Five of the state’s successful Charge Up New Jersey EV incentive program incentivizing the purchase of EVs and EV chargers —----------- 📥 Want the latest EV charging business and policy developments? Subscribe to EVPower Pulse in my profile.

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Nissan’s recent investment in ChargeScape, joining BMW, Ford, and Honda indicates a key shift in the future of EV integration. With ChargeScape’s platform, EV owners can not only manage home charging but also sell stored battery energy back to utility companies during peak demand. By turning vehicles into mobile energy assets, automakers are creating new possibilities for consumers to actively participate in grid management and sustainability efforts. This shift also highlights the growing importance of vehicle-to-grid technology, where EVs act as both consumers and suppliers of energy. EV owners could see reduced energy costs during peak times, as their vehicles can provide power back to the grid. What role do you think V2G technology will play in shaping the future of EVs? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dhpd_nPY

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🚀 Exciting news in the electric transport sector! Hyundai’s electric vertical takeoff and landing startup, Supernal, is relocating its global headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Irvine, California. Along with this move, about three dozen employees are being asked to make the transition. This shift is significant as it reflects the growing momentum in the tech industry, particularly in electric aviation. California, with its rich ecosystem of innovation, talent, and investment in tech startups, offers Supernal a strategic advantage. It embodies a shift from traditional sectors towards more ambitious tech-driven solutions for urban mobility. As companies pivot to capitalize on opportunities in electric air transport, we may see a surge in investment and talent acquisition in this space. The move could also inspire a wave of collaboration with tech firms, aerospace manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to navigate the challenges of air traffic management and safety regulations. However, this transition is not without its challenges. Maintaining workforce morale and ensuring a smooth relocation for employees can be difficult. It’s crucial for Supernal and similar companies to prioritize communication and support for their teams during such changes. I'm curious to see how this move will shape the future of electric aviation and what it means for the broader tech landscape. What do you think about this trend? How are you or your organization adapting to the changes in mobility tech? Let’s discuss! 💬✨ #ElectricAviation #Hyundai #Supernal #TechTrends #Innovation https://buff.ly/3ZMH39d #Hyundai #Supernal #EVTOL #AirTaxi #Irvine #California #Relocation #TechCrunch

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Waymo's rapid expansion (and the overall safety of autonomous vehicles) is a major driver of real estate change hiding in plain site. Waymo is already doing over 150k paid trips per week in SF, LA, Austin, and Phoenix. And, in their first 22 million miles, Waymo also reported 84% fewer airbag deployments, 73% fewer injury-causing crashes, and 48% fewer police-reported crashes than human drivers over the same distance. AVs have arrived, and they're not going anywhere but up and to the right. Saw the news of their expansion to Miami yesterday—coincidentally, the same day Brad Hargreaves mailed out another great Thesis Driven letter on what AVs might mean for hospitality. Brad's take, which I agree with, is that AVs will increase the distance people are willing to travel for an experience at a resort or in nature and hospitality companies will own their own AV fleets that are an extension of their brand and the overall experience they want to provide guests. On top of gas stations and parking garages, which Brad mentions as asset classes obviously impacted by AVs, we'll see entirely new real estate businesses created to serve this ever-roaming fleet of vehicles, like mass-charging stations. For further reading, I highly encourage you to check out Brad's letter on AVs and hospitality: https://lnkd.in/evPV5cC8 #realestate #AVs

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Lucid Faces Challenges Amid Sluggish Demand Fluctuations in EV demand highlight the importance of flexible infrastructure solutions. Charging networks must be built to scale with market changes, balancing deployment speed with long-term demand forecasting. Providers need to focus on network optimization and efficiency to remain profitable amid market volatility. https://lnkd.in/gXq7j9c6

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Since the inception of Zoox, we've taken a different approach to autonomous ride-hail. It's a pleasure to talk to someone like Edward Ludlow who understands both the benefits of building a new type of vehicle and the time it takes to do it right. Thank you, Ed, for the great conversation. You can watch it below and read the article about his 5-mile autonomous ride with Jesse here: https://lnkd.in/gaj7ka-4. 💚 #ThisIsZoox

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