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Ep 41 - Flying J and Pilot EV Charging with Walter Schulze

December 13, 2023 Karl Bloss Season 1 Episode 41
Zero E-Michigan
Ep 41 - Flying J and Pilot EV Charging with Walter Schulze
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This week's guest is Walter Schulze from the Network Architect Channel.  He has been following the build-out of the EVGo Flying J and Pilot travel centers, so we wanted to catch up with him to see what prompted him to follow that so closely.   Along the way, we discovered how he got into EVs including a Tesla, a Volvo, and a Cadillac Lyriq.

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Intro
Why GM and Cadillac?
Tesla Road Trips are Easy
Walter’s EV Nightmare Road Trip
Gamifying the EV Charging Experience
EV Charging at Travel Centers
EVGo Did Not Have a Good Reputation
Plug and Charge
Are Truck Stops for Non-Truckers?
Truckers are a Different Breed
Larry’s Volt Background
EVGo Rate Plans at Pilot Flying J Stations
EVGo Former Alliance with Nissan
How are EVGo Stations Activated?
Autocharge Plus is Super Convenient
Plug and Charge Standards
Could You Charge a Car and a Motorcycle?
Are EV Trucks Next?
What’s Next for the Network Architect Channel?
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