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Car Dealership Guy Podcast
#102 Electric Vehicle Expert: Inconvenient truth about electrification, EV tariff costing dealerships $100M/yr, Can the US power grid handle electrifying all cars? | Chris Nihan, President of EVready Energy
Jul 18, 2024
Electric Vehicle Expert, Chris Nihan, discusses challenges like EV tariff costing dealerships $100M/yr, US power grid capacity for electrifying all cars. Also talks about dealer frustration with EV technology investment and the importance of optimizing grid for EV adoption.
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- The US power grid may struggle to support widespread electrification of cars, posing a challenge for future EV adoption.
- Dealerships face significant hidden costs from EV tariffs, underscoring the need for strategic planning and utility make-ready programs.
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Electric Vehicles and Grid Electrification
Electrification in the automotive industry is inevitable due to electric vehicles being seen as a better technology beneficial for long-term grid stability. This shift poses challenges for utility grids handling the increased demand. Porsche's requirement for branded chargers highlighted a transition into a more complex phase of electrification globally.
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