From InsideEVs.

Even in a year marked with all kinds of uncertainty, the American electric vehicle market continues to grow rapidly. But what’s holding that growth back isn’t necessarily the cars themselves—it’s the charging.

So much of the electric world is about infrastructure, from making sure customers have good home charging options to giving them ways to easily handle road trips and off-the-beaten-path errands with quality public DC fast charging. The first one is generally seamless and great; the second one can be a real crapshoot.

Enter Mercedes-Benz, which is taking some of the boldest steps among traditional automakers to ensure that DC public fast charging doesn’t just magically get better on its own. On this week’s episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, my co-host Tim Levin and I are thrilled to chat with Andrew Cornelia, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging.

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INDEX GOES HERE
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Transportation
01:07 Dodge Charger EV: A New Era of Muscle Cars
04:58 Rivian’s New Micro Mobility Venture: Also
08:12 The Future of Urban Mobility
09:08 Rivian’s Bold Move in Mobility
12:45 Hyundai’s Meta Plant: A New Era for EVs
22:08 Introduction to Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging
24:56 Addressing Charging Accessibility and Quality
27:59 Enhancing the Charging Experience
30:46 Building the Charging Network: Current Status and Future Plans
33:52 Partnerships and Strategic Locations
36:42 Mercedes-Benz’s Role in the IONITY Network
39:56 Challenges in Charging Reliability
42:48 Consumer Education and the Future of EV Charging
44:07 Simplifying EV Charging Experiences
46:52 The Current Landscape of EV Adoption
47:11 Federal Support and Its Impact on EV Charging
51:19 Expanding Charging Networks Amidst Challenges
52:25 Advancements in Charging Technology
57:19 Balancing Speed and Convenience in Charging
59:45 Utility Challenges and Infrastructure Needs
61:53 What to Expect at Mercedes-Benz Charging Stations
65:20 The Impact of Tariffs on the Auto Industry

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