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Master the future of transportation with Brian Culp’s essential guide to electric vehicles. As the automotive industry shifts toward sustainable energy, this comprehensive resource breaks down everything from battery technology and charging infrastructure to cost-saving incentives. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a clean-tech enthusiast, gain the expert insights needed to navigate the EV revolution with confidence.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Adam Happel, GM of Walmart Charging
04:15 Number of stalls per location and future expansion
06:00 How does Walmart decide where on the property to locate the chargers
08:45 Is Walmart considering lower-power chargers and idle fees?
10:27 Will Walmart add signage for EV chargers?
13:25 Why is the NACS connector on the right side of the chargers?
15:02 Choice of charging equipment vendors
16:18 Pricing policy and TOU
19:01 Delivering your Walmart order to you while you’re charging
22:06 Sam’s Club charging
23:00 How does Walmart decide where to locate the charging sites?
26:07 Do customers have to use the Walmart App to charge?
28:22 Will Walmart employ Plug & Charge technology?
31:15 Will Walmart allow the other networks to remain on its properties?
32:24 Will Walmart open charging networks in Canada?
33:15 How will Walmart manage station uptime?
35:50 Does Walmart have a goal for how many charging locations it will have?
37:30 Is Walmart having pushback from utilities about power demand?
40:56 My Final Thoughts
49:52 Outro
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