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Taking A Trip Part 2: Out Of The Box, Even With A Fox…

EV’s are here, one can’t deny. You can’t deny, don’t even try…

But can I drive one here or there? Can I drive one anywhere?

You can drive one here or there. You can drive one everywhere.

Can I drive one to the moon? No, not today, it is too soon.

But you can drive them wherever you can go. Planning is key now on to the show.

In this episode, Brent and Ben continue the discussion of what a road trip may look like, specifically knowing what your EV is capable of and it’s efficiency is fundamental in getting you where you want to go. Infrastructure is still key, but the network of charging locations is growing daily and limited availability will be a thing of the past.

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Taking A Trip Part 1: Oh, The Places You’ll Go

EVs make sense, we firmly believe…

but how do they fare, when your small town you do leave?

In this episode (it’s one of three),

we share our experience so you can see…

with a bit of fore thought and the planning you’ll do,

how far you can go is really up to you.

Ben and Brent discuss Ben’s experience going further than the BMW I3’s 90 mile range; what it involved and how it played out.

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20 Miles One Way: Could You Be A Rural Electric Vehicle Owner?

In a town where you have to drive 20 miles one-way to get anywhere (slight exaggeration), Ben’s 2017 BMW i3 with a range extender (REx) boasts a WHOPPING 90 MILE BATTERY with an additional 3 gallon gasoline backup.

So, how does he do it?

How can a small battery pack get him to and fro every day?

Could it work for you?

In this episode, Brent questions Ben on his day-to-day activity with owning an electric vehicle in rural America. Sit back and enjoy.

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Charger Ramblings & Rattlings

This is what happens when I think out loud. I begin thinking about the need for infrastructure and then decide, for me, I may be putting to much emphasis on it considering my daily drive habits. There is a lot to consider about this EV thing.

So which is most important in your opinion, infrastructure or getting the EV?

Tell me your thoughts and ask me your questions via email. DM me on Twitter and Instagram or by giving the show a rating on your favorite podcasting app.

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Get Your Charge On!

There are 3 levels of charging currently available in America. They are also creatively named; Level 1, Level 2, & Level 3. What’s the difference? What’s the availability? Why does it matter?

I want to hear from you. Tell me your thoughts and ask me your questions via email. DM me on Twitter and Instagram or by giving the show a rating on your favorite podcasting app.

Thanks so much for listening.

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