In-Between Charges
This is In-Between Charges, the perfect podcast to listen to while your EV charges. The hosts, Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg from Monta, bring you all the information about what happens in between charges, behind your charge points and behind the scenes of the EV ecosystem. Hear from leaders and experts in the EV and transportation industry who will discuss the hottest topics around EV’s and EV charging.
In-Between Charges
The current state of EV: Challenges, opportunities, and global shifts
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a glimpse of the future—they’re here, and transforming how we think about transportation. But the transition to electrification isn’t without its hurdles. From global policy challenges to supply chain bottlenecks and lingering misconceptions, the EV landscape is as complex as it is promising.
In this episode, Kevin and Mike discuss the dynamic shifts happening across Europe, the U.S., and Asia, including how tariffs, raw material prices, and manufacturing efficiency impact competition.
Here’s what we talk about:
- China’s EV Dominance: How China became a leader in the EV space, the intense price wars driving the market, and why their automakers are exporting more cars than ever.
- EVs vs. Traditional Cars: The Full Environmental Story: What’s the actual impact of EVs when you factor in everything—manufacturing, raw materials, and lifetime emissions?
- The Hydrogen Debate: Why hydrogen-powered vehicles have struggled to gain traction and whether they have a potential place in the future of transportation.
- Policy Gaps: Are current global policies strong enough to meet net-zero and climate goals? Spoiler: Not yet.
- Debunking EV Myths: Tackling common misconceptions about EVs and separating fact from fiction.
Whether you're in the industry or simply interested in how the global car market is shifting, this episode offers an insightful and honest look at where the EV sector stands today and where it’s headed.
Tune in and stay informed!
Happy Charging!