Chase Drum
Host of Grid Connections and Founder of Bespoke EVs
Appears in 75 Episodes
Solving Grid Modernization Bottlenecks: Kim Getgen on InnovationForce, AI, and Utility Transformation
SummaryIf you’re curious how utilities can break through outdated processes and accelerate grid modernization, this episode is a must-listen. Kim Getgen, CEO of Innova...
How EV Data, Battery Prices & U.S. Policy Are Supercharging the Electric Transition: Corey Cantor, ZETA
SummaryCorey Cantor, Research Director at the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), joins us to break down the data behind the electric vehicle (EV) transit...
EV Charging Summit 2025 Live Panel: Public-Private Power Moves Driving Clean Mobility
SummaryCurious about how public and private partnerships are shaping the future of EV charging and clean transportation? In this special episode of Grid Connections, r...
Why EV Chargers Fail — And How to Fix Them: Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp
SummaryWhat’s really behind the broken EV chargers we’ve all encountered — and how do we fix them for good? In this episode, ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry breaks down ...
Josh Dorfman on Carbon-Negative Building Materials, Demand Response, and Biking Innovation for a Greener Future
SummaryCurious about the future of carbon-negative building materials and how climate tech can seamlessly integrate into your everyday life? In this insightful episode...
Tariffs, EV Adoption & The Future of Charging: John Voelcker Breaks It Down
SummaryWhat do new tariffs mean for EV prices? Are plug-in hybrids a real solution or just a loophole? And how is EV charging evolving with networks like Ionna? In thi...
March Madness in EVs: Tesla’s Future, Tariffs & Dealership Wars – Grid Connections Panel
SummaryThe EV industry is at a crossroads, and this Grid Connections panel dives deep into the biggest shifts shaping its future. John McElroy (President, Autoline Net...
The Future of EV Charging: IONNA, Tesla, and the DC Fast-Charging Revolution with Walter Schulze
SummaryWe welcome back Walter Schulze, host of The Network Architect Channel, to break down the latest in fast-charging infrastructure, EV adoption trends, and chargin...
Urban EV Ownership Unplugged: Robert Hoffman on Charging Realities, Infrastructure Gaps & the Future of City EVs
SummaryCurious about what it takes to own an EV in a dense city like New York? In this episode of Grid Connections, we sit down with Robert Hoffman, host of the Urban ...
China’s EV Dominance: Tu Le from Sino Auto Insights on Battery Tech, Market Leadership, and the Future of Autonomy
SummaryWe sit down again with Tu Le, Founder of Sino Auto Insights, to explore China’s rapid rise as a global leader in electric vehicles and automotive autonomy. Tu s...
Why EV Messaging Fails & How to Fix It: Mike Murphy of EV Politics Project on EV Facts & Adoption
SummaryIn this episode of Grid Connections, we sit down with Mike Murphy, CEO of the EV Politics Project, to explore the growing political divide in EV adoption and ho...
Drive on Sunshine: GoSun CEO Patrick Sherwin on Solar EV Charging & Off-Grid Innovations
SummaryWe sit down with Patrick Sherwin, the founder and CEO of GoSun, to explore how the company went from a successful solar oven Kickstarter campaign to offering a ...
NEVI Program Shifts, Rideshare Growth, and the Future of EV Charging — Loren McDonald of Paren
SummaryIn this Grid Connections episode, host Chase sits down with Loren McDonald, Chief Analyst at Paren, to unpack the latest National Electric Vehicle Infrastructur...
Conquering California Wildfires in EVs and 2025's Most Exciting Cars with Jonny Lieberman
Summary - Navigating Wildfires and EV Innovation with Jonny LiebermanStart the year with a high-energy episode featuring Jonny Lieberman, co-host of The InEVitable pod...
2024 End of Year Panel with Coast-to-Coast EVs Team: Steve Birkett, Walter Schulze & Eric Way
SummaryIn this episode of Grid Connections, a panel featuring Steve Birkett (Plug & Play EV), Walter Schulze (The Network Architect Channel), and Eric Way (News Coulom...
Albert Gore, Executive Director of ZETA
SummaryAl Gore, Executive Director of ZETA (Zero Emission Transportation Association), discusses the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. He highlights ZETA's...
Impact of the 2024 Election on EVs: Policy Shifts, Tariffs, and the Road Ahead for Electric Mobility
SummaryToday's Grid Connections panel with Matt Teske, Founder of Chargeway ( https://www.chargeway.net/ ), Loren McDonald of Paren ( https://www.paren.app/ ) and John...
Post-Election Impact on EV Charging, Incentive & the Auto Industry with Loren McDonald of Paren
SummaryLoren McDonald, Chief Analyst at Paren ( https://www.paren.app/ ), shares his thoughts on the potential impacts of the recent U.S. election on the EV and automo...
How Motorsports is Shaping the Future of Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Fuel with Ed Bernardon
SummaryEd Bernardon, Host of the Future Car Podcast, delves into the impact of motorsports on electric vehicle innovation, focusing on sustainability, lightweight mate...
Improving EV Charging Reliability: How Paren is Transforming the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure with Bill Ferro
SummaryBill Ferro, CTO and co-founder of Paren ( https://www.paren.app/ ), discusses the evolution of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and Paren's innovat...
How Ranger EV is Helping EV Drivers with Level 2 Charging on their Outdoor Adventures with CEO Brian Clark
In this episode of Grid Connections, host Chase Drum sits down with Brian Clark, CEO and co-founder of Ranger EV, to explore how Ranger EV is transforming the electric...
Simplifying EV Charging with Chargeway: Matt Teske on the Future of Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
SummaryChase sits down with Matt Teske, founder of Chargeway, to explore how Chargeway is revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience. Teske explai...
The Future of EVs: Insights on Electrification, Autonomous Vehicles, and Global Competition with John McElroy
SummaryIn this episode of the Grid Connections podcast, Chase and John McElroy of Autoline Network, dive into the shifting automotive landscape, with a spotlight on el...
Lucid Air EV Cannonball: Going Farther and Charging Less W/Janek Metzner & Julius Wilhelm
SummaryIn this episode, we speak with Janek Metzner and Julius Wilhelm, founders of the Electric Avenue newsletter, about their record-setting EV charging Cannonball R...
Training the Next Generation of Auto Techs for EVs: Brandon Watt of Switch Vehicles & Chuck Kauffman from WSU Tech
SummaryIn this episode of Grid Connections, Chase sits down with Brandon Watt from Switch Vehicles and Chuck Kauffman from WSU Tech to explore how they're bringing ele...
Level 2 Charging in Multifamily Homes with Joseph Nagle of Pando Electric
SummaryIn the latest Grid Connections episode, Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, discusses innovative outlet-based EV charging for multi-tena...
China's Global Impact on EVs and the Auto Industry with Tu Le
SummaryIn this episode, Tu Le, the founder of Sino Auto Insights, discusses China's impact on the global auto industry, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) space...
Summer EV Road Trip W/Steve Birkett
SummarySteve Birkett from @plugandplayEV shares his experience of an 8,500 mile road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) across the US. Ranging from level 2 charging at o...
Grid Connections Podcast (and Life) Updates
SummaryIn today's episode, I’m sharing some updates on what’s in store for the podcast moving forward (and recent personal update: I am moving!). I’m looking to increa...
Francie Saunders from Out of Spec Podcast
Summary:Francie Saunders, host of the Out of Spec podcast, discusses her role at Out of Spec Studios and her passion for electric vehicles (EVs). The podcast covers to...