{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"A look at EV Charging with CerebrumX's Sumit Chauhan and a review of the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-look-at-ev-charging-with-cerebrumx-s-sumit-chauhan-and-a-review-of-the-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-l","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/13521974-a-look-at-ev-charging-with-cerebrumx-s-sumit-chauhan-and-a-review-of-the-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-l.mp3","description":"Charging your electric vehicle (EV) shouldn't be a guessing game, should it? You're about to glean  insights from Sumit Chauhan of CerebrumX who helps us understand some of EV charging times. He explains why plugging your EV at your convenience might not be the most cost-effective strategy, and how peak load times factor into this equation. Plus, we touch on the $200 registration fee imposed on Texan EV owners to compensate for lost gas tax revenue.We also get a look into the world of CerebrumX's transformative technology designed to optimize EV charging costs. We discuss the potential repercussions of the looming reversal of electrification and EV subsidies, and how their app interacts with the grid to possibly reduce charging costs through tiered electricity plans. Could smart charging be the answer to easing pressure on our power grids? We also explore the benefits of this innovative app for both residential and enterprise customers. Ever wondered why electric company pricing structures seem so convoluted, especially when it comes to EV charging? Let's shed some light on how these models affect you, the consumer, and how CerebrumX is striving to enhance transparency, especially in the credit system for power returned to the grid. We also openly think about the prospect of circumventing the middleman entirely, enabling EV owners to use the power they generate for their own homes.In our Feature segment, we have a look at the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve 4X4 - a mid-size SUV that has grown into a 3-row vehicle.  It maintains the Jeep off-road chops with a new look that adds luxury styling that many people will find appealing.We invite you to join the In Wheel Time Car Talk crew every Saturday!Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":35.474,"endTime":45.85,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Grand Cherokee","url":"/cars/jeep/grand-cherokee","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/Jeep_Grand_Cherokee_%28WL%29_4xe_IMG_7801.jpg","quote":"... events calendar. 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But you come over to the Kia Telluride, which is also a three-road vehicle, at $35,890, or the Mazda CX-9 that I think Don's talked about a couple of times $38,750, and that's also another three-road vehicle. So, all in all, this is a Jeep Grand Cherokee.","canonicalId":"car:mazda:cx-9","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"In Wheel Time Podcast | Automotive talk with Don Armstrong","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Michael Marrs","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Jeff Dziekan","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-look-at-ev-charging-with-cerebrumx-s-sumit-chauhan-and-a-review-of-the-2023-jeep-grand-cherokee-l/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}