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Energizing the Future: MTE's EV Journey with Phillip Lim

Join us as we navigate through the electric vehicle (EV) journey with Phillip Lim of MTE’s strategy team, alongside hosts Amy Byers and Brandon Wagner. In this episode, we uncover the inception, challenges, and triumphs of promoting EV adoption at MTE. From Phillip's personal immigration and career journey to the strategic shifts and innovations at MTE leading to a substantial EV adoption and support community, this episode is a deep dive into the transformative power of electric vehicles within the utility sector and beyond. Learn about the evolution of EV technology, the creation of the EV car club, employee EV engagement, and MTE's approach to being a resource and leader in the EV space.

00:46 Meet Phillip Lim: A Key Player in MTE's EV Journey

01:25 Phillip's Journey from Singapore to the EV Frontier

04:27 The Evolution of Electric Vehicles: A Personal Insight

05:55 Crafting MTE's EV Strategy: The Early Days

08:26 From EV Car Clubs to Workplace Charging: MTE's Milestones

12:43 Becoming a Trusted EV Resource: Challenges and Successes

24:10 Looking Ahead: Future EV Innovations and Strategies

27:25 Phillip's Legacy: Mentoring and Shaping the Future

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resources

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

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