Unpacking the EV Experience with Electrify Expo Founder BJ Birtwell | GM's 2024 EV Sales Spike

BJ Birtwell, founder of the nationally-renowned Emobility show Electrify Expo, joins Walter, Eric, and Steve to unpack the transition to electrified transportation. From Ebikes and scooters to electric cars and sports vehicles, we'll discuss the current level of EV adoption and how BJ's rapidly expanding event brings the benefits of electric transportation to a wider audience. Learn more about the event and secure tickets for its New York edition here: https://www.electrifyexpo.com/Chapters:0:00 - Start2:15 - General Motors Eschews EV Skeptics3:15 - GM EV Sales 2024 vs. 20239:30 - GM Drops Ultium Brand + Battery Strategy13:15 - BJ Birtwell, Founder of Electrify Expo, on US EV Adoption16:58 - EV Tariffs in Europe and North America22:53 - Viewer Intros and Comments26:20 - Electrify Expo New York Details29:45 - Growth of Electrify Expo and Changing Consumer Types34:36 - Expo Venues and Experiences39:15 - The Importance of Bringing Fun to the EV Experience40:22 - Electrify Expo Guest Demographics44:20 - "As Electric As You Want to Be..."47:39 - Current Limitations to EV Ownership51:30 - Perception vs. Reality of EV Buyers57:40 - EV Charging Vendors at Electrify Expo?1:05:30 - Future Electrify Expo Markets?1:09:07 - EV Affordability in 20241:15:38 - Viewer Preferences on How to Buy a Vehicle1:19:00 - IONNA Rechargeries Incoming!1:26:40 - Failing EV Charging Hardware (Enel X Way, Freewire Tech)1:30:54 - Close Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.