Mike Englhard - Terawatt Infrastructure - Building America's high-powered EV truck charging network

Mike Englhard is the Chief Development Officer at Terawatt Infrastructure, a pioneering startup dedicated to designing, developing, and operating high-powered charging sites for commercial electric vehicles across the US.

Terawatt has been a trailblazer in the EV infrastructure market since 2021 as it started to strategically acquire prime charging sites, at a time where few heavy-duty electric trucks were on the road. With over $1 billion raised and growing momentum behind commercial vehicle electrification, Terawatt is now rapidly expanding: 15 charging sites in development in the US and dozens more in the pipeline.

In this episode, we delve deep into what it takes to develop large-scale clean energy infrastructure and how to accelerate these multi-million dollar projects. Tune in to hear about:

• Building High-Powered EV Fleet Charging Stations: Discover how to develop large-scale infrastructure projects; selecting optimal land parcels, navigating permitting complexities, and procuring long-lead-time electrical components.
• The Role of Grid Interconnection: Understand the pivotal role of grid interconnection and strategies to expedite this crucial process.
• Advancements in Charging Technology: Learn about the latest developments in charging technology, including the emerging Megawatt Charging System, and how it could unlock the widespread adoption of long-haul truck electrification.
• On-Site Solar and Battery Storage: Explore the benefits of using on-site renewables to power charging stations directly.
• Terawatt's Business Model: Understand how Terawatt's business model could unlock hundreds of millions in revenue with a relatively small number of charging sites.

Enjoy the discussion!

To learn more about trucking decarbonization:

• Episode 15 with Ian Rust (Revoy): learn about the benefits and challenges of electric trucks, hydrogen trucks, and other decarbonization solutions for commercial vehicles
• TeraWatt Infrastructure: explore TeraWatt's charging network under development (~15 sites)
• Federal truck charging network strategy: dig into the US strategy to accelerate the deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks (released in March 2024)