eTechvolution Podcast: eMobility and Automotive Innovation

We all see the plug, but what happens beyond the EV charger? ⚡️ In this episode of eTechvolution, I sit down with Julian Vetter, Co-Owner and CEO of ISOBLOCK, to reveal the massive hidden infrastructure, from medium voltage switchgears to complex grid connections, that actually keeps our electric vehicles moving. While we often focus on car brands like Tesla or BYD, the real challenge lies in the...

In this video, I dive deep into the cultural and psychological forces driving China's rapid rise in the global car market. While many credit government subsidies or factory capacity, the real secret lies in the Chinese consumer. I explains the "Beta Tester" mindset, a unique willingness among Chinese buyers to embrace and test new technologies even before they are 100% perfected. Thi...

China’s EV prices look impossibly low. But the real question isn’t how they got there — it’s why. In this video, I explain why China’s EV price war is destroying its own domestic market and why exports have become the only escape valve. This isn’t about brand comparisons or hype. It’s about economics, deflation, and survival pricing. In this video, we cover: - The Deflation Trap: How the property...

Germany is launching a €3 Billion EV subsidy in 2026. On paper, it looks great, up to €4,000 for private families. But there is a hidden flaw: Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) get the exact same payout as Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).In this video, I explain why this "tech-neutral" approach could backfire. I break down how dealership commission structures and public charging prices (often ove...

In this episode, I break down how the Dutch government’s seizure of Chinese-owned Nexperia exposed Europe’s deep dependence on foreign semiconductor manufacturing. Learn about Nexperia, their scale, market share and connection with Wingtech Technology and Chinese State Fund. Learn how a ten day chain of events between the U.S., Netherlands, and China disrupted automotive supply chains, triggered f...

Traton Charging Solutions is simplifying electric commercial transport. As an EMSP (Mobility Service Provider), it offers a range of capabilities, including contracting, invoicing, and utilization insights and has already identified more than 600 truck-ready sites across the EU.We discuss:⚡ How Traton Charging Solutions is solving the unique challenges of electric-truck charging🚛 Why trucks can’...

Mercedes-AMG GT XX didn’t just break records, it redefined EV endurance. In this Part 2 deep dive, I break down the math behind the record:- 40,075 km in 7.5 days at Nardò, Italy (~circumference of Earth)- Energy consumed: 20,000–22,850 kWh — equal to 8–9 years of EU driving or 4–5 years in the US- ~3,177 laps, ~38 charging stops per day, charging from 10–80% in ~5.7 min at 850 kW- How weather, wi...

Everyone says China is leading because of money, factories, and engineers. But that’s only half the truth. The real reason China is dominating the global car industry is the consumer mindset. Chinese buyers demand constant innovation, embrace beta software, and see cars as lifestyle spaces, not just transport. This creates an “innovation / acceleration loop” where companies launch bold features, g...

Looking to future proof your EV charging strategy? In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Torben Fog, Co-Founder and CIO of Spirii, to unpack how their platform is reshaping eMobility across 22 countries. We cover everything from Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) innovation to smart fleet optimization and Spirii’s groundbreaking ability to reduce charging data traffic by up to 90% using their “Power Del...

At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse and Siemens CEO Roland Busch sat down with Gordon Repniski (Executive Editor, POLITICO Deutschland) to discuss the future of European competitiveness. From regulation and bureaucracy to the 2035 combustion engine ban, tariffs, and the growing challenge from China, this 23 minute panel offers a candid look at how Europe’s biggest industrial playe...

Mercedes AMG GT XX has just redefined what’s possible for electric vehicles. In one of the most brutal endurance tests ever attempted, this hyper-EV covered 40,075 km in just 7.5 days, the equivalent of driving around the world.⚡ That’s not all: the energy consumed during this run equals 8 – 9 years of driving for the average European driver. Imagine compressing nearly a decade of usage into just...

EVs aren’t green because of the battery. That’s the argument you’ve heard a thousand times. But the data tells a very different story. In this video, I break down the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse and show you how it beats its gasoline counterpart in just 17,500 km, about 1.5 years of driving in Europe. Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), we’ll go from raw materials to recycling and see how clean an EV reall...

In part two of my deep-dive with ElectricFelix (Felix Hamer), we uncover why China’s EV ecosystem has scaled so rapidly compared to Europe.⚡ Topics we cover:- The shocking reality of 10¢/kWh DC fast charging in China- Government policies and incentives shaping EV adoption- Why OEMs like BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr and Nio build their own charging networks- Tesla’s place in China’s market — and why its supe...

From his very first ride on an electric motorbike in Amsterdam to standing in a random parking lot in Shenzhen surrounded by 50+ chargers, this is the journey of Felix Hamer, better known as Electric Felix. In this episode, Felix shares: ⚡ How a single contest ride sparked his obsession with e-mobility ⚡ What fast charging looked like in Europe back in 2017 ⚡ His first shocking experiences with...

2025 is turning into the year of EV records. Endurance, speed, sales, and range are all being pushed beyond imagination. Mercedes AMG GT XX just drove 40,075 km in 7.5 days, the equivalent of circling the Earth twice, averaging 221 km/h with daily runs over 5,300 km. BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition became the world’s fastest EV at 472 km/h, powered by 4 motors delivering a combined 3,000 horsepower...

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Sebastian Fleischhacker, an eMobility expert with deep experience in pricing and roaming, on the eTechvolution Podcast. ⚡In Part 1, we explored how hot climates and roofless charging stations silently degrade EV batteries. Now, in Part 2, we dive into the burning topic of EV charging prices, and why fixed rates are dead.🔑 Key topics we cover:- Why fixed EV...

What happens to your EV battery when you live in Spain versus Norway? Why can something as simple as a roof over a charger affect long-term battery health? And how are cybersecurity scams like fake QR codes putting both EV drivers and charge point operators at risk? In this episode of the eTechvolution Podcast, I sit down with Sebastian Fleischhacker, a former film director turned EV expert with o...

In this exclusive video, Volvo's Lead Audio Engineer, Jonatan Ewald, walks us through the most immersive in-car sound system I've ever experienced. With  25 Bowers & Wilkins speakers ,  Dolby Atmos , and even  headrest speakers , this setup transforms the car into a  cinema on wheels . Discover why this car literally sounds better than most cinemas! What we explore: The engineering beh...

Why do 1 in 5 EV charging sessions fail? How Plug & Charge is achieving 98-99% success rates when the industry standard is only 80%? Join me for an exclusive conversation with Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject, the company operating the world's largest EV charging roaming platform. With over 1 million charge points connected globally and 4 million vehicles using their Plug & Charge techno...

What if 400,000 lampposts in the Netherlands could unlock Europe's EV charging future? In this episode of etechvolution, I speak with Heimen Visser, CEO of CityCharge, the company transforming everyday street lamps into dual socket 22 kW AC chargers. We explore: How this low impact solution could enable urban EV scaling The challenges of retrofitting vs new installation What's coming in Ci...

Join me for an exclusive conversation with Wulf Schlachter, co-founder and former CTO of IONITY, Europe's largest premium charging network. With over 15 years in emobility, Wulf shares game changing insights about where the industry is really heading.🎯 Key Revelations:- Why charging infrastructure isn't the bottleneck everyone thinks it is- The surprising truth about Megawatt Charging Sys...

In this interview, I discussed with Marco Möller, Co-founder & Managing Director of Pionix, to explore how their open source software ecosystem is solving the most painful EV charging problems, especially uptime and firmware fragmentation. PIONIX’s mission in one line:To help charger manufacturers stop reinventing the wheel and focus on innovation, while PIONIX handles the code complexity no o...

In this exclusive interview, a Senior Technical Leader, Robert Eriksson, from Volvo Cars walks us through the propulsion system of the all new Volvo ES90. We discuss the shift to 800V architecture, in house developed eDrive units, and how Volvo is preparing for future technologies like bidirectional charging and exploring charging with AC Wallbox without the need for On Board Charger and skipping...