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Field Frequency
Field Frequency sits at the intersection of energy and technology, where innovation powers possibility. Each episode brings you a steady stream of insights, real-world stories, and timely updates straight from the field. From breakthrough advancements and evolving infrastructure to expert perspectives on emerging tech, we uncover the tools, trends, and talent shaping the future of EV, fueling, and the technology that surrounds both industries. Whether you’re deep in the industry or simply curious about where energy meets innovation, Field Frequency keeps you connected, informed, and inspired — fueling the future, one conversation at a time.
Episodes
24 episodes
Acquire, Convert, Retain: Rewiring Go-To-Market in the Energy Space
In this episode of Field Frequency, powered by Field Advantage and hosted by Jason Cortes, we sit down with Jonathan Colbert, founder of Fractal, to explore how companies in energy, mobility, and electrification are rethinking growth.<...
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Electrifying Freight & Fleets: How Einride Is Re-Architecting The Industry
Charging infrastructure is expensive. Fleets can't pause while the technology matures. And every kilowatt-hour has to compete with diesel on a dollars-per-mile basis. So how do you actually electrify heavy-duty freight without bolting on a gree...
Some EV Chargers Work, Others Kill Trust: Carter Li on EV Charging Maturity
In this episode of Field Frequency, Carter Li, CEO of SWITCH, shares his journey into the EV industry and dives into the challenges and evolution of EV charging infrastructure. From reliability and uptime to industry accountability and...
The EV Reset: John Voelcker on What Works, What Doesn’t, and What Comes Next
The EV market isn't collapsing — it's resetting. In this episode of Field Frequency, automotive journalist and Car and Driver contributing editor John Voelcker breaks down what the so-called EV pullback actually means, why full-size electric pi...
The Human Cost of the EV Gold Rush
In this episode of Field Frequency, Eduardo Espinal shares a powerful perspective on the human side of the EV industry—reflecting on its shift from mission-driven beginnings to profit-focused growth.The conversation explores lea...
Hard Truths About EV Charging ROI: Rohan Puri on Making Sites Profitable
In this episode of Field Frequency, Rohan Puri, co-founder of Stable, breaks down how data and predictive analytics are transforming EV charging from guesswork into a disciplined, ROI-driven business.The conversation explores ho...
Ekoenergetyka: Charger Reliability Starts in the Lab, Not the Parking Lot
In this episode of Field Frequency, Galen Heyman of Ekoenergetica shares how his background in service and solar shaped his approach to building EV charging infrastructure. The conversation highlights Ecoenergetica’s entry into the Nor...
Chargeway: Translating Electricity Into Fuel
In this episode of Field Frequency, Jason Cortes sits down with Matt Teske, Founder and CEO of Chargeway, to talk about one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: confusion. From his roots in automotive culture to building a platform designed ...
How Petroleum Retailers Evolve: Global Partner's Take on the Next Fueling Era
In this episode of Field Frequency, we sit down with James Cater, Senior Director of Sustainability at Global Partners, to explore what happens when petroleum retail meets electrification.James shares his “molecules to electrons” origin ...
Curo’s Utilization Fix: Turning Chargers into Investable Assets
In this episode of Field Frequency, Jason sits down with Kieran White, founder of Curo, to unpack one of the EV industry’s most overlooked levers: making charging infrastructure truly investable.From a rebellious start that led ...
Paren: What 100 Million Daily Data Points Reveal About EV Charging
Episode 14 of Field Frequency explores how data quality, not just hardware deployment, will determine the success of EV charging at scale.Florent Breton explains how Paren addresses a fundamental industry flaw: drivers often rec...
Building Where Power Already Exists: The XCharge Approach to Smart Deployment
Guest: Atish Patel, CEO (X-Charge Group) and Head of North America, X-ChargeHost: Jason CortesPrimary Topics: X-Charge origin story, infrastructure-first DC fast charging, ROI and uptime, maintainability, long-term ...
Blink Forward: Mike Battaglia on Building a Profitable Fast-Charging Future
In Episode 12 of Field Frequency, Jason sits down with Mike Battaglia, CEO of Blink Charging, to unpack what it takes to build a profitable, reliable charging network in a market that has moved from hype to hard truths. Mike shares his...
Sites, Service, Scale: Universal EV’s Formula for Profitable Charging
In this episode of Field Frequency, Jason is joined by Brian Bradford, Commercial Lead at Universal EV Chargers, a Texas-based charge point operator with a rapidly expanding national footprint. Brian shares his journey from traditional...
EV Narratives Done Right: Steve Birkett on Facts, Friction & the Future
Host Jason Cortes sits down with Steve Burkett of Plug & Play EV and the Coast to Coast EVs livestream to explore how a passion YouTube channel grew into a trusted voice connecting EV drivers, fleets, and infrastructure pl...
Brick by Brick: Building Reliable Charging with Relion
In this episode of Field Frequency, host Jason Cortes sits down with Benoit Lacroix, CEO of Relion, to talk about what it really takes to keep EV chargers up and running at scale. Benoit shares how his early work electrifying heavy-duty trucks ...
More Outlets, Less Overhead: Hotel EV Charging with Evolve Energy
In this episode, host Jason Cortes sits down with Raul Dominguez, founder of Evolve Energy, to explore the rapidly changing world of EV charging within the hospitality industry. Raul shares his journey from a civil engineering background to imp...
ChargeMate’s AI Advantage: Designing for Service, Delivering for Drivers
In this episode, host Jason Cortes sits down with Brad Crist, CEO and co-founder of ChargeMate, to explore how AI is transforming EV charging reliability. From real-world road trip frustrations to building an AI-driven support system that bridg...
PREDICT, PREVENT, PERFORM- Chargelab's AI Fueled Drive Toward 99% Uptime
Inside The Episode:Origin story: Zak’s path from early EV enthusiasm (2016) to founding ChargeLab in 2020 and growing to tens of thousands of managed ports.Why “smart” matters: Moving beyond “amenity” c...
Tritium 2.0: Power Cycling Toward a High-Voltage Comeback
Jason Cortes welcomes Arcady Sosinov, CEO of Tritium, for a candid look at the company’s transformation. From early wins with the RT50 to the challenges of scaling globally, Arcady shares how Tritium restructured its service model...
Modular By Design, Durable By Nature: Kempower’s Take on Reliability & Uptime
In this episode of Field Frequency, host Jason Cortes sits down with Jed Routh, VP of Markets and Products at ...
The Electric Poet on Talent, Capital & Staying Power
In this episode, host Jason Cortes sits down with Raymond McSpirit, founder of EV Recruitment and facilitator of EV sector M&A activity. Raymond brings a rare dual perspective on