The Expert Podcast

• Industry Warning Signs - Stellantis executive raises concerns about rushed EV transition and lack of comprehensive planning for raw materials, clean energy infrastructure, and geopolitical sourcing risks
• Historical Context Comparison - Internal combustion engines had 100+ years to develop complete infrastructure (gas stations, repair networks, parts supply chains) versus EVs having only 5-10 years of partial market adoption
• Infrastructure Reality Check - Less than 1% of vehicles on roads are electric, yet some states mandate 100% EV adoption by 2030, creating an unrealistic timeline compression
• Charging Station Crisis - San Francisco example: 25% of charging stations are inoperable, compared to gas stations where broken pumps are rare exceptions
• Power Grid Concerns - Rolling blackouts already threatened without mass EV adoption; home EV charging increases residential electricity usage by 20-30%
• Safety Issues Overlooked - Unmanned, remote charging stations create vulnerability risks, especially for women charging alone at night when vehicles are immobilized during charging
• Market Development Problems - Vehicle development challenges, sales difficulties, and infrastructure gaps threaten the accelerated transition timeline
• Dealership Network Gaps - Most dealerships primarily sell gasoline vehicles with only a few EVs as side offerings, lacking dedicated EV sales infrastructure
• Future Considerations - Discussion of potential problems that haven't been anticipated yet and whether stakeholders are adequately preparing solutions

• Stellantis (Jeep/Chrysler) executive's candid assessment of EV industry challenges
• Real-world infrastructure failures and their impact on consumer adoption
• Safety concerns at unmanned charging facilities
• Power grid capacity limitations and residential impact
• Timeline reality check: 100 years of gas infrastructure versus 10-year EV mandate