In the Driver’s Seat Blog

At the beginning of the year I would have never predicted we could accomplish so much for plug-in vehicles at the Federal level. As usual the year starts with hopes and dreams, as well as fears. Our number one legislative priority in Congress is always protecting (and if possible expanding)[…]

Bob Tregilus speaks with renewable energy policy guru, Paul Gipe, about his year adventuring around south central California in his EV. Guest’s website(s): http://www.wind-works.org http://www.chelseagreen.com/events?person=8469 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.gipe.9 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-gipe-99317214 Links mentioned in the show: Ollie Danner’s Electric Car Pledge http://www.electriccarpledge.com/ How to Calculate Electric Vehicle Emissions by ZIP Code and Model[…]

In a recent interview in the Atlantic, We Need an Energy Miracle, Bill Gates made some statements about our transition to a zero-carbon energy economy and electric vehicles which need to be corrected. On the subject of existing technology and efficiency gains, Gates said: But what we’re asking ourselves to[…]

Yes, of course, EV drivers get stranded, the same as gas car drivers get stranded. It’s pretty much the same situation in any vehicle. People run out of juice not because of how big the tank or battery is, but because they either aren’t paying attention or choose to play[…]

There is interest in having electric vehicles participate in the grid in an active, bi-directional way, referred to as vehicle-to-grid or V2G. Instead of firing up expensive on-demand generators that burn fossil fuels, perhaps we could use EVs as a power source to handle demand spikes in a way that[…]

The biennual Solar Decathlon returned to Southern California last week, with a twist. There is a significant difference in the rules this year; a first in the contest s 13-year history. Teams and their houses can now compete in an electric commuting category by making enough electricity to operate a[…]

Bob Tregilus speaks with Joel Levin, Plug in America’s new Executive Director, about his unique experiences with his work in non-profit sectors and thoughts on his new position at Plug In America. Guest’s website(s): pluginamerica.org

Bob Tregilus talks with National Drive Electric Week and Plug In America co founder Zan Dubin Scott about the history of Plug in America and how to get the media excited about your local National Drive Electric Week event. National Drive Electric Week is coming, the dates are September 12-20. Sign[…]

As we near five years since the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles, it’s encouraging to see that total sales are on pace to double that of plugless hybrids for their first five years. This year also marks the fifth annual celebration of National Drive Electric Week. Please join us at[…]

My wife and I have been driving electric vehicles since 2008, logging over 100,000 electric miles, and have never had an experience where our vehicle’s lack of engine noise created an unsafe situation. However, the issue of quiet vehicles and pedestrians is subtle and complex. I have had a pedestrian[…]

The annual race pits drivers of everything from Teslas to EV go-karts for adrenalized fun. By Guest Blogger: Geoff Drake It’s a cool June morning at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. A vintage Volkswagen bug ambles across the pits, but there’s no telltale air-cooled boxer rattle coming out the back end[…]

Today, car shoppers can pick from nearly 20 plug-in vehicle models made by more than a dozen brands. Yet, vast swaths of the general public are still surprised to know that EVs exist, let alone that some folks have owned highway-capable, production EVs for a decade or more some of[…]

Workplace Charging – The Goldilocks Approach Many companies are considering providing workplace charging for their employees and finding they are in new territory with many options to consider. We at Plug In America would like to share what we have learned having been involved for over 10 years in both[…]