{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"261: itselectric, Three Years Later","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/261-itselectric-three-years-later","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5deeb1c3bfc3d241119aea14/t/69b19d78eb1b2068a5ead68f/1773248008397/Audio-final+2.mp3","description":"This week, itselectric co-founders Tiya Gordon and Nathan King join us on the podcast for an update on their innovative bring-your-own-cable curbside charging company. Over the years, Nathan and Tiya have brought itselectric from concept to reality, with curbside chargers in six cities, with a seventh on the way. And that’s only the beginning. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESitselectrichttps://itselectric.us/ hello@itselectric.com Previous episodes and articles:Episode 117, May 2023: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/twc-podcast-117-curbside-ev-charging-with-itselectrics-nathan-king May 2023 article: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/byoc-finally-comes-to-america-with-itselectric Episode 182, Aug. 2024: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/twc-podcast-182-its-been-a-year-catching-up-with-itselectric This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy itselectric.usMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar"},"annotations":[{"startTime":117.6,"endTime":125.5,"type":"company","title":"It's Electric","url":"/glossary/it-s-electric","quote":"We're thrilled to have back on for the third time. 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