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Grid ConnectionsRustam Kocher: Part 2SummaryRustam Kocher, a retired expert in the electric transportation space, shares his experiences and insights on the adoption of electric vehicles in the commercial trucking industry in this two part episode (check out episode 1 if you haven't already!). The conversation discusses the operational standpoint and capabilities of electric trucks, the generations of electric trucks and their development, and the design considerations for electric trucks. It also explores the advantages of starting with Gen 5 vehicles and Tesla's approach to electric truck development. The maintenance comparison between electric and combustion trucks, the reduction in maintenance costs for electric...2024-03-2059 min
Grid ConnectionsRustam Kocher: Part 1SummaryRustam Kocher, a retired expert in the electric transportation space, shares his experiences and insights on the adoption of electric vehicles in the commercial trucking industry. He discusses the early adoption of electric trucks, the challenges of organizational change, and the development of the Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) connector. Rustam highlights the importance of getting executives to experience electric vehicles and the need for purpose-built charging infrastructure. He also explains the advantages of battery electric vehicles over hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Overall, Rustam's expertise sheds light on the progress and potential of electric transportation in the commercial...2024-03-1358 min
The Watt Car EV PodcastEpisode 39: Megawatt Charging with CharINEvery EV owner knows of CCS, but did you know that you have the non-profit organization CharIN to thank for the Combined Charging System? And now CharIN is at it again with MCS. We speak to CharIN representatives Oleg Logvinov and Rustam Kocher to discuss CharIN’s forthcoming Megawatt Charging System, which will be capable of charging electric semi trucks in an unbelievable quarter of an hour, with other applications including construction equipment, marine, planes, and more. Following the interview, we discuss emerging details on the 2023 Toyota bZ4X and the latest on the Hertz/Tesla/Uber deal.2021-11-0459 min