Fueling the Future of Transport Podcast

As the automotive landscape shifts toward electrification, how will the electric grid keep up? WeaveGrid is providing a technological bridge between industry players, from utilities to automakers to charging station operators, and in this episode, we dive into the intersection of technology, policy, and the electrification revolution.

In this episode, Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy, discusses their role in enabling zero-emission transportation. We discuss Loop's hydrogen fuel cell technology in multiple applications, the impact of policies and the challenges and opportunities in the growing hydrogen sector. Related Link: https://loopenergy.com/

What are the challenges and future prospects of ethanol in the European market? David Carpintero of ePURE, the association representing European producers of renewable ethanol, discusses the state of the ethanol industry in Europe, the goal of reaching 10% ethanol blending in the EU, and the development of advanced ethanol technologies in Europe.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is identical to conventional jet fuel but made from renewable resources and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 85%. Rohini Sengupta, Director of Sustainability and Decarbonization at United Airlines, discusses United's commitment to reaching net zero by 2050 through strategies such as fuel reduction and the expansion of SAF usage, highlighting both the opp...

Renewable DME (dimethyl ether) is a sustainable fuel that is formed using waste and other feedstocks, creating LPG. In some cases rDME production is low-carbon and even carbon-negative. Slightly a crash course in chemistry, this episode will dive into the production and benefits behind rDME.

Chevron believes the future of energy needs to be lower carbon, reliable and affordable. The company is taking a "portfolio approach" to carbon intensity reduction, investing in an array of different technologies to meet its carbon reduction targets. One of those technologies we discuss in this episode is Chevron's partnership with Toyota and its recent road trip across the Southeast U.S. to test...

Methanol - it's everywhere you want to be! Blue World Technologies is developing methanol fuel cells for stationary, automotive, heavy-duty and maritime applications and paving the way to net zero.

When the founder of EV charging company FreeWire took apart his first electric vehicle to find it resembled a washing machine motor, he realized that EVs would be the simpler and safer car that the world needed. After making a name in Silicon Valley as a one-man charging network, Arcady Sosinov's company is revolutionizing the way retailers (formerly known as gas stations) are viewing their EV cha...

Ukrainian Serhiy Kaminskyi invented a revolutionary battery storage system and details his journey from founding the company SorbiForce in Ukraine to today's expansion to the U.S. Self-professed as "the Google of battery storage", this technology start-up offers a safe and sustainable energy system that could alter electrification across many sectors.

"FuelsEurope is the business association for fuels manufacturers in Europe and we talk with Director General John Cooper about Europe's energy transition including the Clean Fuels in Europe campaign, Fit for 55, and how global energy policies affect European actions. If you would like to learn more about this subject, visit www.cleanfuelsforall.eu.

Which fuels are truck stops blending and selling and where are they trending in the next 10, 15, and 20 years? And, what are they planning for electrification? NATSO's Alternative Fuels Council is helping truck stop operators navigate the alternative fuels landscape with information, advice, and compliance.

An all-electric heavy-duty fleet that can last 500 miles seems like a dream, but the bright minds at Terraline have cracked the code and hope to roll out these trucks in the next year. Hear from former Tesla and Waymo engineer, Graham Doorely, CEO of Terraline, on how his team is breaking electric barriers.

UPM has been at the forefront of innovating in the advanced biofuels space. Hear from Marko Janhunen, Chair of the EU's Advanced Biofuels Coalition on policy advancements, challenges, and where this evolving industry may be heading.

#87. Transport Energy Outlook for 2023 In this episode, host Tammy Klein will give an analysis on the top ten issues she is watching for 2023 in global transport energy policy and in the global transport energy market. Related Links: Transport Energy Outlook Service Transport Energy Strategy Blog Contact Tammy Klein by Email “I’m so excited for 2023. So you’ve heard my top 10 iss...

Dr. Amer Amer, Chief Technologist at Aramco, is leading the charge on R&D to improve the sustainability of transport fuels. Hear more about Aramco’s work in this area, what he thinks is the most consequential R&D work the team has done and is doing and how he envisions the future of transport energy decarbonization.

Electrify America is building the largest network of public fast-chargers in the U.S. In this episode, Rachel Moses of Electrify America talks about the customer journey - literally and figuratively - at the heart of their every effort, as well as trends and challenges associated with the development of the U.S. EV charging infrastructure.

How will the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) affect the development of and uptake of low carbon fuels in the country? In this webinar-turned-podcast episode, learn from Fred Ghatala, Director of Carbon & Sustainability for Advanced Biofuels Canada as we discuss the CFR and its global implications on advanced biofuels, sustainable aviation, and marine fuels.

Parkland Corporation is a rapidly expanding convenience and fuel retailer having locations in 25 countries and still growing. Scott Sharabura, Parkland’s Vice President, Electric Vehicle Charging, joins us to discuss Parkland’s test-and-learn approach to their EV charging rollout.

#82. What Is Most Exciting In the Transport Energy Space in 2022? Earlier this year, Tammy started asking guests one important question at the end of every episode: “what excites you most about this space?” This compilation of their answers will surely leave you with hope and excitement for the energy space for 2023 and beyond. We also want to hear what excites YOU most about this space. Email Tam...

What does the process of planning and designing for EV charging really look like? From financing to permitting, design to accessibility, there’s a lot of nuanced planning that is needed for all sectors looking to install EV chargers in public spaces to retail. We spoke with Jenna McDavid, an Electric Vehicles Practice Director with Kimley-Horn to hear about some of the bits and nuggets of charging...

As the world seeks to decarbonize quickly, we are seeing an increase in technologies producing sustainable and cost-effective, low-carbon fuels for marine, road and aviation. Nicholas Ball, the CEO and Co-Founder of XFuel joins us to talk about his company's quest to reach not only carbon neutrality, but potentially net negativity.

The success of public EV charging is only as strong as the charging network and when as many as one-third of the nation's chargers are offline or broken at any given time, that leads to customer frustration and can literally lead to an EV standstill. In this episode, we talk with a self-made, self-taught, female entrepreneur who is here to help make sure the network is up and running.

Ohio-based Hightowers Petroleum Company, helmed by Steve Hightower, is at the forefront of the energy transition. From its beginnings as a wholesale fuel distribution business into an energy solutions enterprise, Steve talks about serving customers, keeping pace with technology and leading a global solutions organization.

Gas stations are integral to maintaining a successful vehicle fueling network, regardless if the vehicle takes a liquid fuel or is powered by electricity. John Eichberger, Executive Director of the Fuels Institute joins us to talk about the evolution of fueling and what is needed to bring key players to the table for discussions about the future.

Neil Chatterjee served as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and as a Senate aide and has been instrumental in crafting several monumental energy policies. Hear his thoughts on the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, what will be needed to accelerate vehicle electrification and what it might take for bipartisan agreement on the future of fossil fuels.