Ep. 166: Eight Automakers Walk Into a Charger -> Here's the IONNA Punchline (with Automotive News)

Hannah Lutz, Deputy Editor of Technology and Innovation at Automotive News shares more in-depth coverage on this episode about IONNA, the new EV charging network created by a joint venture of eight major automakers. With a recently opened charging station (aka "rechargery") in Apex, North Carolina, IONNA offers unique amenities like a cafe, conference rooms, video games, and a nostalgic 80s road trip aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional charging stations. (Um, yes please!) The collaboration is notable for bringing together eight competing automakers, who each have a seat on the board and rotate leadership of various subcommittees. The charging station features innovative design elements, such as a side-mounted screen with physical buttons instead of a touchscreen, and enhanced security measures like QR code access. The overall experience aims to create a more comfortable, community-oriented charging environment that goes beyond the typical utilitarian approach to EV charging. Who else is excited to see an IONNA rechargery in their neighborhood? I know I am!______________________________Automotive News article here: https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-ionna-ev-charging/_______________________________Connect with Elena:https://evs4everyone.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaciccotelli/Let's talk on X:https://twitter.com/EVs_forEveryoneAre you connected with the show on LinkedIn? https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-evs-for-everyone-podcast/________________________Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-lutz-journalist/