Field Frequency

Send us Fan Mail EV charging success doesn't end when the station is installed. In Episode 32 of Field Frequency, Monica Davis of INF Associates joins the show to discuss why long-term performance, utility programs, and data-driven optimization are becoming the next frontier of EV charging. From maximizing ROI and reducing operating costs to navigating utility incentives and improving station...

Send us Fan Mail What separates a successful EV charging site from an expensive mistake? In Episode 31 of Field Frequency , Jason Goldfarb, founder and principal attorney of the Law Office of Jason R. Goldfarb, joins the show to discuss the legal, contractual, and due diligence considerations that often determine whether charging infrastructure projects thrive or fail. From site selection and oper...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 30 of Field Frequency , Jason sits down with Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA , to discuss one of the fastest-growing EV charging networks in the United States. Backed by a coalition of major automotive OEMs, IONNA is redefining public charging through its “Rechargery” concept, blending high-power charging with premium driver experiences, simplified pricing, and strategic site...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 29 of Field Frequency , Jason sits down with Tim Rees of Power Innovations International (PII) to explore the engineering realities behind reliable EV charging infrastructure. Tim shares how his background in power conversion and data center electronics shaped PII’s unique approach to DC fast charging, with a focus on fleet applications, simplified deployment, and servi...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 28 of Field Frequency , Jason welcomes Dan Wilson, Vice President of Energy Solutions at Inspiration Mobility , for a deep dive into the realities of fleet electrification, charging infrastructure, and the evolving economics of EV adoption. Dan shares his journey from renewable energy consulting to leading charging strategy for one of the industry’s most comprehensive f...

Send us Fan Mail The EV hiring market swings like a pendulum — from growth hype and inflated salaries to layoffs and capital discipline. So how do you build a talent strategy that outlasts the next funding cycle? In this episode of Field Frequency, host Jason sits down with Josh Hallberry, Manager of Mobility at Brightsmith, a certified B Corp recruitment firm focused on the energy transition. Dra...

Send us Fan Mail The headlines say EVs are slowing down. The data tells a different story. In this episode of Field Frequency, host Jason sits down with John Eichberger, Executive Director of the Transportation Energy Institute (TEI), to cut through the noise around electric vehicles and public charging infrastructure. While retailers react to last week's news cycle, a quieter shift is reshap...

Send us Fan Mail Most EV charging projects don't fail in the field — they fail months earlier, during pre-development, when assumptions stand in for realities. Timelines stretch, capital burns, and roughly 40% of projects get cancelled before construction even begins. In this episode, Jason sits down with James Tillman, co-founder and CEO of EVLogic, a platform that lets developers, EPCs, A&a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , powered by Field Advantage and hosted by Jason Cortes, we sit down with Jonathan Colbert, founder of Fractal, to explore how companies in energy, mobility, and electrification are rethinking growth. As the industry shifts away from “growth at all costs,” Jonathan shares how disciplined go-to-market strategies, aligned teams, and sustainable bus...

Send us Fan Mail Charging infrastructure is expensive. Fleets can't pause while the technology matures. And every kilowatt-hour has to compete with diesel on a dollars-per-mile basis. So how do you actually electrify heavy-duty freight without bolting on a green premium? On this episode of Field Frequency, Jason is joined by Sean Ackley, VP of Energy & Infrastructure, and Josie-Dee Li, Pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Carter Li, CEO of SWITCH, shares his journey into the EV industry and dives into the challenges and evolution of EV charging infrastructure. From reliability and uptime to industry accountability and future growth, this conversation explores what it will take to mature the EV charging experience and build driver trust. Show Notes: Carter Li’s o...

Send us Fan Mail The EV market isn't collapsing — it's resetting. In this episode of Field Frequency, automotive journalist and Car and Driver contributing editor John Voelcker breaks down what the so-called EV pullback actually means, why full-size electric pickups were a product planning misstep, and what it's going to take to get affordable EVs into the hands of everyday buyers....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Eduardo Espinal shares a powerful perspective on the human side of the EV industry—reflecting on its shift from mission-driven beginnings to profit-focused growth. The conversation explores leadership, culture, and the importance of purpose, transparency, and storytelling in building sustainable organizations that retain talent and drive real i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Rohan Puri, co-founder of Stable, breaks down how data and predictive analytics are transforming EV charging from guesswork into a disciplined, ROI-driven business. The conversation explores how better site selection, utilization forecasting, and dynamic pricing are key to building profitable charging networks—and why the industry must move bey...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Galen Heyman of Ekoenergetica shares how his background in service and solar shaped his approach to building EV charging infrastructure. The conversation highlights Ecoenergetica’s entry into the North American market, backed by proven European technology and a vertically integrated model. A key focus is the importance of designing service as a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency, Jason Cortes sits down with Matt Teske, Founder and CEO of Chargeway, to talk about one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: confusion. From his roots in automotive culture to building a platform designed to simplify EV charging, Matt shares why the industry’s challenge is not just technology, but communication. Together, they explore consume...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency, we sit down with James Cater, Senior Director of Sustainability at Global Partners, to explore what happens when petroleum retail meets electrification. James shares his “molecules to electrons” origin story, from launching one of the largest EV make-ready programs in the country at Eversource Energy to helping Global thoughtfully integrate EV c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Jason sits down with Kieran White, founder of Curo, to unpack one of the EV industry’s most overlooked levers: making charging infrastructure truly investable. From a rebellious start that led him from Tesla’s Model 3 launch logistics to founding Curo, Kieran shares how firsthand fleet charging pain points sparked the concept of the “Virtual De...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14 of Field Frequency explores how data quality, not just hardware deployment, will determine the success of EV charging at scale. Florent Breton explains how Paren addresses a fundamental industry flaw: drivers often receive misleading signals about charger availability and reliability. By aggregating live data from nearly all U.S. fast-charging ports, standardizing incon...

Send us Fan Mail Guest : Atish Patel, CEO (X-Charge Group) and Head of North America, X-Charge Host : Jason Cortes Primary Topics : X-Charge origin story, infrastructure-first DC fast charging, ROI and uptime, maintainability, long-term viability, market outlook Jason sits down with Atish Patel to unpack how X-Charge entered North America with a different philosophy: build charging hardware around...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 12 of Field Frequency , Jason sits down with Mike Battaglia, CEO of Blink Charging, to unpack what it takes to build a profitable, reliable charging network in a market that has moved from hype to hard truths. Mike shares his journey from the automotive world and JD Power into EV infrastructure, why Blink is doubling down on owning the software and operating profitable...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency , Jason is joined by Brian Bradford, Commercial Lead at Universal EV Chargers, a Texas-based charge point operator with a rapidly expanding national footprint. Brian shares his journey from traditional energy and infrastructure, including early career experience during the Enron era, into the evolving EV charging landscape. The conversation explo...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jason Cortes sits down with Steve Burkett of Plug & Play EV and the Coast to Coast EVs livestream to explore how a passion YouTube channel grew into a trusted voice connecting EV drivers, fleets, and infrastructure players. They dig into why storytelling beats slogans for mainstream EV adoption, where charging reliability and destination charging still fall short, how to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Field Frequency, host Jason Cortes sits down with Benoit Lacroix, CEO of Relion, to talk about what it really takes to keep EV chargers up and running at scale. Benoit shares how his early work electrifying heavy-duty trucks led him to build Relion as an “operating layer” behind the scenes of EV charging—connecting data, people, and process from fault to fix. Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jason Cortes sits down with Raul Dominguez, founder of Evolve Energy, to explore the rapidly changing world of EV charging within the hospitality industry. Raul shares his journey from a civil engineering background to impactful roles at Rivian and Tesla, experiences that inspired him to launch Evolve Energy. Together, they discuss how EV charging has evolved...