So, my JB40 started acting weird Sunday night. I called customer support Monday morning. Here is the story.
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DCFC: How Bad Is It Really?
Becky from FL has a 2016 Nissan Leaf with serious DC Fast Charging exposure. Did it damage her battery? If so, how much? Should we all be scared?
We explore these questions and more on this episode.
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NRECA Study: Part 3-The Conclusion
In this episode, I wrap up my analysis of the NRECA EV Study with in-home charging incentives.
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NRECA Study: Part 2- Charging on a Slippery Slope
Picking up from Part 1, I pontificate on what co-op EV owners want to see in the way of infrastructure. I also contemplate two ideas I’ve overlooked when it comes to charging.
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Tesla News Network?
I grabbed a couple of stories related to recent episodes, both are related to Tesla. “Can Autopilot out perform an idiot?” and protest (but play nice).
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Melting the ICE
A listener, Becky, got ICEed out at Walt Disney World… but not the way you’re thinking. Sit back and enjoy this “tale as old a time” and remember “we are all connected to each other in a circle, in a hoop that never ends“.
Becky’s Disney Photo Memories
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Thanksgiving Charge Station Update
An email from a friend prompted me to look at the usage on our system stations – 3 Level 2 ChargePoint stations and 6 Tesla Superchargers. The results surprised me.
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Buying Considerations
Is an EV a good choice for you? I can’t answer that for you- only you. Buying an EV isn’t any different than buying a traditional car if you ask the right questions. I can offer some things to ask when making your decision.
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Interview With Scott Drake with EKPC
In my first EV Diaries interview, I sat down with Scott Drake, Manager of Corporate Technical Services at East Kentucky Power Cooperative. Part of his job is attending meeting across the nation with other utilities, automobile manufacturers and EV focus groups. He is also the leader of the EV working group of which I am a member. In this interview, I get Scott’s opinion on EVs in small-town America, the future as he sees it and the infrastructure/adoption question.
Tell me your thoughts and ask me your questions via email, ben@evdiaries.com. DM me on Twitter and Instagram @evdiaries or by giving the show a rating on your favorite podcasting app.
Thanks so much for listening.
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What Did You Say About Taxes????
I just got out of a meeting where we were looking to put a DC fast charger (level 3) on our system. Let’s just say “sticker shock”. It is unlikely that any private entities around here (without deep pockets) will be putting in that kind of infrastructure. So what is the answer?
I hate taxes. Period… however we know that at some point EVs will be assessed a property tax to offset falling gas tax revenues. We are already seeing it in other states with larger EV bases. Would it be horrible if the federal government actually started levying an EV tax and starting building infrastructure for EVs. Or better yet, started diverting funds for such projects which would allow the EV population to grow before the taxation begins. The US Government is good at roads and military. This fits in their wheelhouse.
Bottom line is that the taxes are coming and we need a network to foster adoption. Is this the best way, worst way or just a way? What are your thoughts? Email me at ben@evdiaries.com or DM on Twitter or Instagram @evdiaries. Thanks for listening.
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