GreenCars, The Podcast

Magna is one of the most important automotive companies most drivers have never heard of. Supplying transfer cases, transmissions, e-drives, and hybrid systems to nearly every major automaker on the road, Diba Ilunga is the President of Magna Powertrain. He discusses the surprising shift toward software inside a division that started by building gears. That includes how digital twins let Magna per...

What happens to your EV's battery when it's no longer powerful enough to drive? Is there more life left in it than you'd expect? Those are just two of the questions Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid put to Kurt Kelty, VP of Battery and Sustainability at General Motors, who spent over a decade leading battery engineering at Tesla before bringing that expertise to GM. The conversation covers sec...

What does it actually take to build a software-defined vehicle, one that gets smarter over time and may eventually drive itself? Rivian has a specific answer to that question, and Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid put it to Vidya Rajagopalan, Senior VP of Electrical Hardware at Rivian, to find out what it actually looks like in practice. The conversation covers the company’s zonal architecture...

Scout Motors is building something genuinely unusual: an all-American electric truck brand, owned by Volkswagen Group but completely independent from it, with no dealerships, no franchise agreements, and a gas engine hiding in the back of the truck bed. Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid sit down with Ryan Decker, VP of Strategy and Brand at Scout, to get into the details behind the Traveler SU...

The car market is shifting fast and few people have a better view of it than Erin Keating, Executive Analyst at Cox Automotive. You may not know the name Cox, but you've almost certainly used their products: Kelley Blue Book, AutoTrader, and Manheim Auctions are all under their roof, along with a treasure trove of data that spans everything from dealer inventory to EV battery remanufacturing. Crai...

What does it actually mean to build a sustainable car? Not just one that sips electricity — but one whose steel, aluminum, and plastics are tracked from mine to scrapyard and back again. Craig Cole and co-host Sam Abuelsamid sit down with Vanessa Butani, Head of Global Sustainability at Volvo Cars, to explore the work happening long before a car reaches the showroom. Topics include Volvo's first-o...

Ready to close out the year with EV insights and bold predictions for 2025? Join Trish and Dave as they sit down with Kevin Jennings, Senior Brand Marketing Manager for GreenCars, to discuss the evolution of electric and hybrid vehicles. From how cold weather impacts EV performance to game-changing trends like NACS compatibility and the surge of used EVs, this episode is packed with actionable ins...

Join Trish and Dave as they look back on 2024's biggest EV milestones and welcome special guest Matt Teske, founder of ChargeWay. From a groundbreaking U.S. milestone of 200,000 public charging ports to what the recent presidential election could mean for electric vehicles, this episode covers it all. Explore top EV trends, charging solutions, and predictions for the future of clean transportation...

Today on GreenCars, The Podcast, we explore how vehicle safety features have evolved to save lives, including the history of seat belts, airbags, and cutting-edge driver-assist technologies. Our guest, Pieter Hogeveen, Director of Marketing at Lithia Motors, shares his insights on the future of hybrid and EV vehicles and the shift towards autonomous driving. Plus, Dave Nichols gives us a firsthand...

Today on GreenCars, the Podcast, we’re diving into the top-selling cars of 2024, looking ahead at what’s in store for 2025, and exploring the best hybrid and EV options for families. Our guest, EV expert Chase Drum, joins us to share insights into the electric and hybrid market trends, top-selling models, and how these vehicles are changing the future of transportation. Plus, Trish Glose takes the...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, hosts Trish Glose and Dave Nichols sit down with two talented Honda designers, Lisa Lee and Sang Hyuk, to uncover the philosophy and creativity behind Honda's latest electric vehicle designs. Discover the design process that brings electric vehicles like the Honda Prologue to life, from sketching to clay models and full-scale mock-ups. Learn about Honda’s...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, Trish Glose and Dave Nichols meet with Dave Thomas, Director of Marketing for CDK Global, to discuss the current trends in the electric and hybrid vehicle markets. From exploring the latest EV technology to highlighting key industry shifts, Dave shares valuable insights on what’s driving the future of electrified transportation. The episode also features T...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, Trish Glose and Dave Nichols talk with Matt Teske, CEO of Chargeway, about simplifying EV charging and making it easy for everyone to understand. #GreenCarsPodcast #EVCharging #Chargeway #ToyotaPriusPrime #SustainableTransportation #HybridCars #EVRoadTrips #CleanEnergy #ZeroEmissions Matt shares insights into how Chargeway's color-coded system is Revolutio...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, Trish Glose and Dave Nichols explore the challenges and disparities in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across different states. #GreenCarsPodcast #EVCharging #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #HawaiiEVs #ChargingInfrastructure #SustainableTransportation #HybridCars While charging in California might be easy, EV owners in places like North Dak...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, Trish and Dave highlight the best moments from episodes 7 through 13. From deep dives into EV charging infrastructure and hybrid vehicle maintenance to the latest advancements in electric vehicle technology, this episode covers everything you need to know. Tune in as we revisit discussions on converting classic cars to electric, winter driving tips for EVs...

Join us for another episode of GreenCars the Podcast as we take you on a journey back through time to highlight some of our best moments from episodes one through six. Throughout those early episodes, we covered range anxiety, the latest electric vehicles showcased at the LA Auto Show, when Trish test drove a Ford Mach-e and the many interviews and topics along the way. Put your seatbelt on and ge...

Join us for an exciting episode of GreenCars the Podcast as we take you to the Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California! This electrifying event puts the thrill of driving electric vehicles right in your hands with demos from major auto, e-cycle, e-scooter makers, and more. In this episode, Trish interviews Chris Paine, discussing his work on “Who Killed the Electric Car” and the advancements in E...

Join GreenCars on the road at the Electrify Expo in Long Beach, California! This event brings the thrill of driving electric vehicles right to your fingertips with demos from major auto, scooter, and e-cycle makers. In this episode of GreenCars the Podcast, we explore a million square feet of all things electric, from cars and trucks to bikes, scooters, and even watercraft. Hosts Trish Glose and D...

Vehicle Technologies with Austin Brown: Learn how the DOE is working to lower the cost and increase the deployment of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Don't forget to "Like" and "Subscribe" for more episodes of GreenCars the Podcast, where we bring you the latest on sustainable transportation and green vehicle technologies. Subscribe to our channel  @greencarshq  to learn more about greener driv...

Join GreenCars, The Podcast Producer, David Biondi as he takes a field trip to Rogue Disposal in Southern Oregon. From picking up trash cans in a clean natural gas truck, seeing how they collect, organize, and repurpose your garbage to mining for methane.  Garry Penning, Director of Governmental Affairs and Marketing takes us on a tour of this fascinating business and shares some insights int...

On this episode, our hosts delve into the advancements in vehicle technologies. Trish and Dave introduce the latest efforts by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office to make EVs more affordable and widespread. Austin Brown shares insights on how EVs are transforming transportation, offering cleaner emissions, lower costs, and better performance. Our producer, David Biondi, ta...

In this episode of GreenCars The Podcast, hosts Dave and Trish talk with EV Service technician Tony Foley from Portland BMW about how hybrids and electric cars are revolutionizing auto maintenance. Tony shares insights on the changing landscape of EV servicing, recruitment, and training of new technicians. Trish also takes the BMW iX M60 for a spin, sharing her thoughts on this luxury EV SUV. Plus...

Join us on GreenCars the Podcast as we dive into the maintenance needs of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric Vehicles. Discover the key differences in servicing these vehicles with insights from industry experts. Learn about the reduced maintenance demands of EVs, the dual requirements of PHEVs, and the comparative upkeep of traditional hybrids. We'll cover everything from battery care to fluid...

On GreenCars, the Podcast, episode eight, we look at a success story that has been 100 years in the making. We talk about the popularity of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars. Hybrids have never been more popular. How do they work and why should you want one? Find out all this and more in episode eight! Subscribe to our channel  @greencarshq  and learn more about greener driving options by v...

Join hosts Trish Glose and Dave Nichols as they delve into the intricate world of electric vehicle (EV) charging on GreenCars The Podcast. In this episode, they explore the frustrations and solutions surrounding EV charging stations, from faulty connections to payment woes. Special guest Paul Scott, an EV pioneer, shares his journey and insights into the evolving landscape of charging infrastructu...