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.
Episodes
30 episodes
Smart Solutions for Fleet Electrification and Cost Efficiency with Heiko Bayer from The Mobility House
In this episode of In-Between Charges, hosts Kevin Spangenberg and Mike Hawkes talk with Heiko Bayer, Managing Director at The Mobility House. Heiko shares how the company is helping fleets transition to electric a smarter approach to fleet ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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40:49
EV Charging’s Big Bet: Automakers, Policy Uncertainty, and the Push for Profitability with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF (he’s back!)
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:25
The role of community in driving clean energy forward, with Gavin Morse from Egg
In this episode, we chat with Gavin Morse, CMO of Egg, about how community-driven initiatives are making clean energy more accessible, reducing strain on the grid, and creating new opportunities for consumers.Here’s what we cov...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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34:45
Adapting to change: How the EV charging industry is preparing for 2025
In this episode, Mike and Kevin sit down with Rikard Boije af Gennäs, head of Implement Consulting’s e-mobility division, to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and discuss what’s on the horizon for the EV and charging sector in 2025.<...
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46:46
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 cha...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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31:54
From Ride-Hailing to EV Charging Provider - Stella Energy’s Unique Journey
Electric vehicles are reshaping the way we think about transportation, and at the heart of this shift is the challenge of charging. In this episode, Kevin Spangenberg and Mike Hawkes sit down with Mads Vind, Managing Director of Stella Energ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:08
Building a Sustainable Charging Network: Insights from Pär Möller of Mer
Welcome back to In-Between Charges, we are back for season 3! In this strong return, our hosts Mike and Kevin are joined by Pär Möller, the Global Head of Business and Partnership Development at Mer, a leading international oper...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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41:13
Smart Charging Explained: Jaap Burger on the Future of EV Infrastructure
Hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg are joined by Jaap Burger, Senior Advisor on EV Grid Integration. Jaap brings his extensive experience and knowledge to discuss the nuances of smart charging for electric vehicles and the policies that...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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41:36
Summertime and the chargin's (not so) easy, with Felix Hamer
Summer has arrived and it’s time for that annual road trip. Hopping in your EV and wondering how to navigate EV charging across borders? Or why the price of a kWh can vary so widely? This episode of “In-Between Charges” has the answers to all y...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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39:11
Heavy duty, high voltage: Ins and outs of a heavy duty CPO with Roel Visser from Milence
In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg sit down with Roel Visser, the Chief Commercial Officer at Milence, delving into the transformative world of electric heavy-duty vehicles. They delve into Roel'...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:39
Beyond Batteries: Hybrid Energy Systems and the Grid with Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech
In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg chat with Dr. Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech. Andreas brings his expertise in hybrid energy systems to the table, discussing how these technologie...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:59
Turning a corner: profitability & next gen charging with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF
Joining Kevin and Mike for this episode of "In Between Charges" is Ryan Fisher, an electrified transport analyst for Bloomberg NEF. From his early days working on projects like the I-PACE and Second Life Batteries to analyzing the rapid evol...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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44:53
The real greenhouse of the future: Decarbonising homes with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, from HagerEnergy
In this episode of "In Between Charges," Mike and Kevin engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink from E3/DC and the Hager Group, who shares his transition from the automotive industry to leading the charge in home energy ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:03
The future of EV charging, are we there yet? with your hosts, Mike and Kevin
This episode of In Between Charges takes listeners on a unique journey through the streets of Copenhagen, exploring the world of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Hosts Kevin and Mike embark on a lively adventure, testing out various charging ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:58
Trackside Tech: The McLaren Formula E Engineering Story
Gear up for an electrifying journey into the world of Formula E racing with this episode of 'In-Between Charges.' Hosted by Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg, this episode features an insightful discussion with Chris Dyer and Albert Lau, two...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:42
Climate tech: reflecting on 2023 and what’s coming next, with Mark Tomasovic from Energize Capital
Join hosts Kevin and Mike in our special year-end episode of In Between Charges. Together, we will dive into the electrifying world of climate tech with Mark Tomasovic, principal for Energize Capital. In this il...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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37:27
No silver bullet for battery tech, with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz from Sphere Energy
Listen in on this Autumnal Wednesday as Mike and Kevin meet with Luca Scherrer and Lukas Lutz, co-founders of Sphere Energy, to explore the battery mega trend and its sweeping impact on multiple industries. Together, they unravel the fascina...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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40:19
Electrifying the Track: McLaren’s Formula E Journey, with Ian James from NEOM McLaren
Welcome to season 2 of In Between Charges! We are still the best podcast to listen to while waiting for your EV to charge. For the season premiere, hosts Mike and Kevin raced to get the best guest and make this new season take off like no ot...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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28:47
Our Grid: the next digital frontier, with Michael Kent from GridBeyond
On the last episode of season 1, Mike and Kevin uncover a hidden gem from the largest machine that man ever made: grid service schemes. You might be asking, what on earth are these schemes? In short, they make t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:33
Charging up that hill: Strange things are happening in the EU with Lucie Mattera from ChargeUp Europe
This episode has another knowledgeable and influential guest joining the conversation! We sat down with Lucie Mattera. Lucie is the Secretary General of ChargeUp Europe, a trade association that represents the interests of the EV charging in...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:51
What the charge is happening?! A Q&A deep dive
There is no special guest on the show this month, but don’t despair! More EV industry info and news are coming your way. Our hosts Mike and Kevin crowdsourced some listener questions and they are here to give you the answers.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:04
Elon Musk, China and EVs with Benny Engelbrecht (Former Danish Minister of Transport)
Denmark, like the rest of Scandinavia, is a nation at the forefront of the transition to electrification and e-mobility in Europe and the world. From public transport fleets to taxation plans for CO2, for years, Denmark has been implementing...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:55
EVs and the new business opportunities: everyone wants a piece of the pie, with Henrik Langeland from Enode
The role of electric vehicles in a cleaner future is undeniable. Their widespread adoption will lead to cleaner transportation methods and improvements in our air quality, especially in densely populated areas, where dependency on fossil fue...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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29:23