In-Between Charges
This is In-Between Charges, the perfect podcast to listen to while your EV charges. The hosts, Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg from Monta, bring you all the information about what happens in between charges, behind your charge points and behind the scenes of the EV ecosystem. Hear from leaders and experts in the EV and transportation industry who will discuss the hottest topics around EV’s and EV charging.
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
When Freight Tech had to Become a CPO
Founded in, Einride is a freight tech company from Sweden, providing end-to-end technology solutions for electric and autonomous shipping. Starting with trucks and tech, it quickly realized the charg…
Forging Winners in a Market Slowdown with Rami Syväri from beY0nd
In this episode of In-Between Charges, Kevin and Mike sit down with Rami Syväri, advisor and founder at beY0nd, to unpack the evolving dynamics of performance, strategy, and resilience in the EV char…
Fixing EV Charging in America: Building Better Networks with Chris Kaiser from PlugIn
In this episode of In-Between Charges, Kevin and Mike welcome Chris Kaiser, founder of PlugIn and longtime clean energy advocate. Chris shares his journey from energy-efficient lighting to launching …
Smart Solutions for Fleet Electrification and Cost Efficiency with Heiko Bayer from The Mobility House
In this episode of In-Between Charges, hosts Kevin Spangenberg and Mike Hawkes talk with Heiko Bayer, Managing Director at The Mobility House. Heiko shares how the company is helping fleets transitio…
EV Charging’s Big Bet: Automakers, Policy Uncertainty, and the Push for Profitability with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF (he’s back!)
In this episode of In-Between Charges, we welcome back Ryan Fisher, Head of Charging Infrastructure at BloombergNEF, for an insightful discussion on the evolving EV charging landscape. With automaker…
The role of community in driving clean energy forward, with Gavin Morse from Egg
In this episode, we chat with Gavin Morse, CMO of Egg, about how community-driven initiatives are making clean energy more accessible, reducing strain on the grid, and creating new opportunities for …
Adapting to change: How the EV charging industry is preparing for 2025
In this episode, Mike and Kevin sit down with Rikard Boije af Gennäs, head of Implement Consulting’s e-mobility division, to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and discuss what’s on the horizon for th…
The current state of EV: Challenges, opportunities, and global shifts
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just a glimpse of the future—they’re here, and transforming how we think about transportation. But the transition to electrification isn’t without its hurdles. F…
From Ride-Hailing to EV Charging Provider - Stella Energy’s Unique Journey
Electric vehicles are reshaping the way we think about transportation, and at the heart of this shift is the challenge of charging. In this episode, Kevin Spangenberg and Mike Hawkes sit down with Ma…
Building a Sustainable Charging Network: Insights from Pär Möller of Mer
Welcome back to In-Between Charges, we are back for season 3!
In this strong return, our hosts Mike and Kevin are joined by Pär Möller, the Global Head of Business and Partnership Development at Mer,…
Smart Charging Explained: Jaap Burger on the Future of EV Infrastructure
Hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg are joined by Jaap Burger, Senior Advisor on EV Grid Integration. Jaap brings his extensive experience and knowledge to discuss the nuances of smart charging f…
Summertime and the chargin's (not so) easy, with Felix Hamer
Summer has arrived and it’s time for that annual road trip. Hopping in your EV and wondering how to navigate EV charging across borders? Or why the price of a kWh can vary so widely? This episode of …
Heavy duty, high voltage: Ins and outs of a heavy duty CPO with Roel Visser from Milence
In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg sit down with Roel Visser, the Chief Commercial Officer at Milence, delving into the transformative world of electric …
Beyond Batteries: Hybrid Energy Systems and the Grid with Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech
In this episode of "In Between Charges," hosts Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg chat with Dr. Andreas Barnekov Thingvad from Hybrid Greentech. Andreas brings his expertise in hybrid energy systems t…
Turning a corner: profitability & next gen charging with Ryan Fisher from BloombergNEF
Joining Kevin and Mike for this episode of "In Between Charges" is Ryan Fisher, an electrified transport analyst for Bloomberg NEF. From his early days working on projects like the I-PACE and Second …
The real greenhouse of the future: Decarbonising homes with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink, from HagerEnergy
In this episode of "In Between Charges," Mike and Kevin engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink from E3/DC and the Hager Group, who shares his transition from the automotive indust…
The future of EV charging, are we there yet? with your hosts, Mike and Kevin
This episode of In Between Charges takes listeners on a unique journey through the streets of Copenhagen, exploring the world of electric vehicle (EV) charging. Hosts Kevin and Mike embark on a livel…
Trackside Tech: The McLaren Formula E Engineering Story
Gear up for an electrifying journey into the world of Formula E racing with this episode of 'In-Between Charges.' Hosted by Mike Hawkes and Kevin Spangenberg, this episode features an insightful disc…
Climate tech: reflecting on 2023 and what’s coming next, with Mark Tomasovic from Energize Capital
Join hosts Kevin and Mike in our special year-end episode of In Between Charges. Together, we will dive into the electrifying world of climate tech with Mark Tomasovic, principal for Energize Capital…