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050 - Electric Vehicle Trends with Elizabeth Connelly - Part 2

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Release Date: 07/03/2024

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In Episode 50 of the Fuel Pulse podcast, Elizabeth Connelly discusses various aspects of electric vehicle (EV) trends, focusing on global policy impacts and market shifts toward EV adoption.

She highlights how countries like China have achieved price parity between EVs and conventional vehicles through aggressive policies and integrated supply chains.

The discussion also covers shifting from purchasing incentives to infrastructure support, like public charging stations, as markets mature.

Connelly emphasizes the importance of smart charging and grid integration to handle the growing demand for EVs and suggests that governments must proactively plan to avoid bottlenecks in EV adoption.

What You'll Learn:

  • Global Policy Influence on EV Adoption: Insights into how countries’ policies shape the electric vehicle market, particularly through incentives and infrastructure support.
  • Market Dynamics and Price Parity: Understanding how nations like China have achieved price parity between electric and conventional vehicles and the factors driving this change.
  • Transition from Incentives to Infrastructure: Discuss the phasing out of purchase subsidies for EVs as markets mature and the increasing focus on developing public charging infrastructure.
  • Smart Charging and Grid Integration: The importance of smart charging systems for efficient energy use and how these can benefit the electrical grid.
  • Future Challenges and Solutions: Explain the challenges facing different regions in adopting EV technologies and the anticipatory actions governments need to take.
  • Role of Building Codes and Regulations: Learn about the influence of building codes and how they can facilitate the installation of EV chargers, contributing to broader adoption.
  • EV Industry Trends: Insights into what major automakers are planning for the future regarding electric vehicles and how governmental standards are influencing these plans.

Ideas Worth Sharing From Elizabeth Connelly:

  • "China is a good success story for phasing out purchase subsidies. Last year, about 60 percent of the electric cars sold in China were cheaper than their conventional equivalents based on size class."
  • "Charging infrastructure, especially public charging infrastructure, will be critical to enable EV adoption. It’s important to think ahead for charging because if you're connecting to the grid, there can be queues for grid connections, and grid upgrades can take a long time."
  • "Smart charging can know when it's beneficial to pull energy. If you have vehicle-to-grid capabilities, you can even discharge energy from the vehicle battery back to the grid, which can be beneficial."

Resources:

  • International Energy Agency (IEA): An intergovernmental organization that provides data, analysis, and policy recommendations on energy-related topics. IEA Website
  • Global EV Outlook Report: An annual report coordinated and authored by Dr. Elizabeth Connolly, providing insights and data on the adoption and impact of electric vehicles worldwide. Global EV Outlook Report

  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): An organization where Dr. Connolly previously worked, focusing on vehicle decarbonization, hydrogen, and fuel cell technologies. NREL Website

  • COP 28: An important climate conference where countries agreed to work towards targets such as tripling installed renewable power capacity and doubling the rate of energy efficiency improvements. COP 28 Information
  • Elizabeth Connelly - IEA - LinkedIn
  • Erik Bjornstad: LinkedIn

Show Notes:

00:00:00 - Host Erik Bjornstad introduces the episode and guest Elizabeth Connelly, an expert in electric vehicle (EV) trends.

00:01:00 - Discussion on maintaining and adapting support for electric cars globally, with a focus on different policy mechanisms such as purchase subsidies and tax rebates.

00:02:00 - Connelly explores how some countries, particularly China, have managed to achieve price parity between electric and conventional cars, leading to a reduction in purchase subsidies.

00:03:00 - The conversation shifts to the importance of investing in public charging infrastructure as markets mature and the role of government in facilitating this transition.

00:04:00 - Insight into how China has scaled EV technologies through integrated supply chains and competitive market dynamics.

00:05:00 - Discussion on consumer perceptions of EV costs in the U.S. and the factors contributing to price parity in China.

U.S. Policies and Innovations  
00:06:00 - Connelly touches on recent U.S. initiatives like the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) aimed at promoting domestic EV production and mineral processing.

00:07:00 - The role of geopolitical dynamics, particularly between China and Taiwan, in shaping the global EV market.

00:08:00 - Examination of government actions in different countries to promote EV adoption through policies and regulatory measures.

00:09:00 - Discussion on the challenges and necessary government actions to achieve EV adoption goals, including the need for charging infrastructure and smart grids.

00:18:00 - Explanation of smart charging and its benefits to the electrical grid, including vehicle-to-grid technologies.

00:22:00 - The significance of building codes in preparing for EV infrastructure, with examples from Norway and the EU.

00:24:00 - Overview of EU and U.S. strategies for building out EV charging networks, including distance requirements between chargers and funding initiatives.

00:28:00 - Episode wrap-up and final thoughts on the evolving landscape of electric vehicles.

These notes provide listeners with a detailed roadmap of the episode, highlighting key topics and resources discussed.