Exploring unique patent stories like the gas indicator arrow idea, the chapter dives into why legacy automakers and EV startups should learn from past gas engine experiences in terms of EV design, addressing key features like charging port locations and applying knowledge from gas stations to EV charging stations.
Ted Ryan spent more than 20 years as an archivist for Coca-Cola, and is currently the brand manager for archives and heritage at Ford, giving him unique insights into the history of fueling in the US. With EV charging emerging as one of the major challenges to adoption, the gang sat down with Ted to find out what lessons we might learn from history. Turns out there are a lot, you don't want to miss this episode!