Zero E-Michigan

We've been busy and traveling, so while we haven't had any guests for a while, here's a quick update from Zero E-Michigan. Show Notes and Links https://youtu.be/5CdhRfdS4fchttps://www.boondoxmi.us/https://www.hamiltonsnorthcoast.com/https://www.facebook.com/events/1441335859854994/https://xpeventreg.com/ceevdrivehttps://teslamichigan.org/summer-meetup/ Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

While Karl is away on his motorcycle journey (see the videos on the YouTube channel 0 link below), Larry and Walter from The Network Architect Channel chatted about what's going on with Fisker and Tesla. https://www.youtube.com/@0e-michigan

Bethany Tabor, the Manager of Commercial Electric Transportation Programs at Consumers Energy, shares the latest on the PowerMIDrive and PowerMIFleet programs. PowerMIDrive includes public charging projects in the Consumers Energy electric service territory. The PowerMIFleet program helps customers consider and execute fleet electrification. In addition to build-out of DC Fast Chargers, there's considerable activity in the Level 2 charging space including overnight accommodations, multi-family units, workplace, and community charging. Show Notes and Links: https://consumersenergy.com/businessevhttps://consumersenergy.com/evhttps://www.plugshare.com/https://www.redecharge.com/https://youtu.be/zXNulR03EpU Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

After a Spring Break pause, we're back with Red E Charge CEO Abass El-Hage. The Red E Charge network of DCFC and Level 2 chargers is growing here in Michigan and reliability is one of Red E's focus points. Learn more about how Red E got started, how to charge on their network, and what's next for this growing network of chargers. Show Notes and Links: - Red E Charge - https://www.redecharge.com/ - Red E Charge Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redecharge - Spring Lake EV Charger - https://www.plugshare.com/location/540038 Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan Gear we use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

The 2024 Tesla Summer Meetup in Muskegon (Musk Elon?) promises to be THE Midwest EV event of the season! Project Manager Kelli Beth Sloan from the Tesla Owner's Club of Michigan and her husband and aide de camp Burt give us all the details. Listen to the end to get a few surprises! - Tesla Owner’s Club of Michigan (TOCM) - https://teslamichigan.org/ - TOCM Event page - https://teslamichigan.org/summer-meetup/ - Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/763PmIbZf Gear we use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan

Karl is solo today and gives a few updates related to his retirement and near future plans. Also, April with Earth Month is just around the corner. EV drivers in Michigan should consider getting involved. Show Notes and Links: - Your Money Or Your Life book - https://amzn.to/49NAIN0 (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) - Drive Electric Earth Month - https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/ - Kalamazoo DEEM event - https://driveelectricearthmonth.org/event?eventid=4179 - EVRider - https://evrider.tv/ - eMoto Designs DJ Rapid Charge - https://www.emotodesign.com/product-page/dj-rapidcharge - WMEAC - https://wmeac.org/ - Sierra Club Michigan - https://www.sierraclub.org/michigan - EV Association - https://www.myeva.org/ Gear we use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan

EV charging can be complicated and cryptic for new drivers. Chargeway demystifies electric fuel customized for each vehicle and driver with simple color and number icons. We speak with Chargeway's founder and CEO Matt Teske about how it works and the value it can add for EV drivers, auto dealerships, and utilities. Links: https://www.chargeway.net/https://www.chargeway.net/mobile-app/https://www.plugshare.com/ Gear we use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan

Joe Kliewer didn't wait for an Aptera to take a solar road trip. He use a portable solar panel system and a Tesla Model Y to make the first self-contained electric Cannonball Run. Show Notes and Links - Solar Cannonball Run YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@solarcannonballrun - System overview - https://youtu.be/pFWs6LJTYpY - 4x4 Electric - https://4x4electric.com/ - Aptera solar electric vehicle - https://aptera.us/ - The Martian (book) - https://amzn.to/3UAsXp4 - Link to the solar panel stands - https://youtu.be/9Exf6YVUXLw - Tesla Michigan 2024 Summer Meetup - https://teslamichigan.org/ Gear we use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan

Larry and I share our thoughts of the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids. Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/zeroemichigan Show Notes and Links - Consumers Energy EV program - https://consumersenergy.com/ev - Drive the Lightning - https://www.youtube.com/@dtl - Interview with Karl - https://youtu.be/ucwT7aLbVjQ?si=rtjcmkt572DSWOki - Aptera discussion - https://youtu.be/wA-_1ck3VbE?si=TXyhYXSJlgffecnX - Auto Show summary - https://youtu.be/f6YoWeZ7KPQ?si=AdzJFkbeO0LwAKEr - Electric Mitten blog - https://electricmitten.com/ - Sinclair C5 - https://electricmitten.com/news/2024/1/26/sinclair-c5 - Gilmore Car Museum - https://gilmorecarmuseum.org/ Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

In Part 2 of my discussion with Ben Brown, we dive into Ben's insights and questions regarding the Aptera including efficient use of resources, charging, color choice, crosswinds on the Mackinac Bridge, and the knob next to the license plate. Show Notes and Links - Ep 46 - Buying a House with EV Savings - Part 1 with Ben Brown - Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2101329/14354836 - Video: https://youtu.be/QMfBRKPWp2k - Aptera - https://aptera.us/ - Drive the Lightning - Aptera Right to Repair - https://youtu.be/B7kbl2wmdEc?si=qbejYwVF03TU7Ukh - Towing and Charging with a Trailer - https://youtu.be/HafWmJeosNE - Aptera Owner’s Club - https://www.youtube.com/@ApteraOwnersClub - Get $30 off a $100 Aptera reservation ($70 total cost) with Karl's referral: https://lz953.isrefer.com/go/preorder/mhQKN3QP - Aptera Investing - https://invest.aptera.us/ Disclaimer: I am not an investment advisor. I invested my own money in this company, but am not advising anyone for or against it. As with all investments, you may lose your complete investment if you choose to invest in Aptera. Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

Ben Brown shares his EV story starting with a hybrid, a loaner EV, an EV purchase and resulting in Ben being able to afford a house from the EV savings. We dive into fuel and maintenance savings, short-range EVs, our first EV experiences, Ben's Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and much more. Ben is also interested in an Aptera, but we ran during this recording so long I decided to keep that for Part 2. See Episode 47 for that discussion (scheduled for 1/31/24 release). Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

Aptera - What is it, what are the basics, and why is it significant in the EV space? We dive into efficiency, why it matters, how Aptera got there, investing, price, and what do the next 12 months hold for this innovative company that is poised to bring a Solar Electric Vehicle to market. Thanks to our new subscribers and listeners from the Drive the Lightning (https://www.youtube.com/@dtl) channel! We love having you here. Show Notes and Links: https://aptera.us/https://aptera.us/faq/https://www.youtube.com/@dtlhttps://www.youtube.com/@ApteraOwnersClubhttps://youtu.be/B7kbl2wmdEc?si=irUAGrkbbVWGUAqshttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6101159https://www.cpcgroup.it/en/https://invest.aptera.us/https://aptera.us/accelerate/https://lz953.isrefer.com/go/preorder/mhQKN3QPhttps://www.arcimoto.com/Gear I use for podcasting (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) : - Logitech Streamcam - https://amzn.to/3U3HB86 - Blue Yeti Microphone - https://amzn.to/3HgzzRT - Microphone stand - https://amzn.to/41ZwcZ5 - Hollyland wireless lavalier mic - https://amzn.to/3Sgyek6 - Ring light and stand - https://amzn.to/48Oeyd6 - Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/3SleD2l

Larry's back this week and we talk about some issues on his mind like used EVs and adoption as well as the Cybertruck. Karl talks about his upcoming trip to the Aptera HQ for the EV Association Annual Meeting where he is receiving the EV Advocate of the Year Award. We also chat about upcoming content like more on the 12V battery issue that received a lot of traction from our audience. Show Notes and Links Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. - Nimbus EV - https://nimbusev.com/ - Aptera - https://aptera.us/ - Toyota Prius Prime PHEV - https://www.toyota.com/priusprime/ - Turo car rental - https://turo.com/ - Arcimoto - https://www.arcimoto.com/ - EV Association Award Winners 2023 - https://www.myeva.org/blog/eva-award-winners - VW ID Buzz - https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html - 12V Battery tester - https://amzn.to/47onh4o (affiliate link)

Larry is off today so Karl gives a quick overview of what we seem coming in the Electric Vehicle space with a focus on Michigan and our sphere of influence. Show Notes and Links Events:West Michigan EV Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestMichiganEVGrand Rapids Auto Show: https://showspan.com/mas/EV Association annual meeting: https://www.myeva.org/annualmeeting2024 EV federal tax credit changes:PlugIn America: https://pluginamerica.org/starting-jan-1-it-will-be-easier-and-cheaper-to-buy-a-new-or-used-ev/Electrek: https://electrek.co/2024/01/03/which-electric-vehicles-qualify-us-federal-tax-credit-ev-2024/Chevy Bolt value: https://insideevs.com/news/702789/chevrolet-bolt-ev-19995-dollars/Drive the Lightning - https://www.youtube.com/@dtlLSVsNimbus: https://nimbusev.com/Wink: https://winkmotors.com/GEM: https://www.gemcar.com/https://electrek.co/2023/06/09/best-street-legal-electric-micro-cars-nevs-and-lsvs-you-can-buy-in-the-us/Toyota Prius Prime - Motor Trend Car of the Year: Toyota Prius PrimeMicah Toll - Electrek: https://electrek.co/author/micahltoll/Flying J/Pilot EV charging build out reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel9507Hybrid repairs:Green Bean Battery: https://greenbeanbattery.com/home-page/Ervine’s Grand Rapids: https://www.ervines.com/Lakeshore Hybrid: https://www.tricityautorepair.com/Kia/Hyundai building EV factory: https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/news/CONT0000000000086002Tesla vs. BYD production and sales: https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/tesla-byd-rivalry-is-mostly-manufactured-now-2024-01-03/

Karl is flying solo today, has an announcement and then talks about train travel. He is visiting Kansas City and decided to take the train rather than fly or drive. Show Notes and Links - Consumers Energy EV programs - https://consumersenergy.com/ev - Zero E-Michigan Blog: - Direct: https://zeroemichigan.blogspot.com/ - Vanity URL: https://0em.org (that’s a leading zero, not an O) - Vanity URL: https://zeroemichigan.org - Archived Consumers Energy EV e-Newsletters: https://zeroemichigan.blogspot.com/2021/07/consumers-energy-ev-e-newsletters.html - Amtrak - https://www.amtrak.com/ - Southwest Chief Train - https://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train - Amtrak Greenhouse Gas Footprint - https://www.amtrak.com/travel-green - Hertz EV Rental - https://youtu.be/WRu9KEbOnVA - Bird rental scooters - https://www.bird.co/ - Diesel trains are hybrids - https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/diesel-locomotive.htm

This week's guest is Walter Schulze from the Network Architect Channel. He has been following the build-out of the EVGo Flying J and Pilot travel centers, so we wanted to catch up with him to see what prompted him to follow that so closely. Along the way, we discovered how he got into EVs including a Tesla, a Volvo, and a Cadillac Lyriq. Show Notes and Links The Network Architect Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel9507EVGo pricing plans - https://www.evgo.com/pricing/Volvo - https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/xc40-electric/Cadillac Lyriq - https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriqEVGo Charging Network - https://www.evgo.com/Pilot Flying J EV Charging - https://www.pilotflyingj.com/ev-chargingPlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/EVGo Autocharge - https://www.evgo.com/autocharge/White Zombie Datsun Electric Dragster - https://youtu.be/apoeGMWF17c?si=XLI_EjYhBoVPGTtfElectrify America Pricing - https://www.electrifyamerica.com/pricing/Zero SR/S Electric Motorcycles - https://zeromotorcycles.com/model/zero-srsEnergica Electric Motorcycles - https://www.energicamotor.com/us/Lightship RV Travel Trailers - https://lightshiprv.com/Bucee’s Mercedes EV Charging Partnership - https://electrek.co/2023/11/09/mercedes-taps-largest-convenience-store-operator-ev-charging/Hy-Vee - https://www.hy-vee.com/Meijer - https://www.meijer.com/Meijer EVGo Partnership - https://www.meijer.com/

The CleanTechnica Article "EV Charging: We Have A Lot To Be Thankful For" gave me food for thought on this episode topic. We sometimes like to complain about things not moving faster in the EV space, but if you look back where we were just a few short years ago, we have to acknowledge that things are pretty good! Show Notes and Links: - Thankfulness vs. Gratitude - https://www.psychmc.com/blogs/difference-between-gratitude-and-thankfulness - CleanTechnica - EV Charging: We Have A Lot To Be Thankful For - https://cleantechnica.com/2023/11/25/ev-charging-we-have-a-lot-to-be-thankful-for/ - Michelin Cross Climate 2 Tires: https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-crossclimate2 - EVs need winter tires - https://youtu.be/cSa4_at869U - Charge Deals - https://www.chargedeals.us/ - Adopt A Charger - https://adoptacharger.org/ - PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/ - BP Boosts EV Charging with Tesla Hardware - https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/news/press-releases/bp-boosts-ev-charging-network-with-100-million-dollar-order-of-tesla-ultra-fast-chargers.html - Flying J and Pilot EVGo Build Out Reviews - https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannel9507

Taking a holiday road trip with your EV? A little bit of preparation goes a long way. We spoke with seasoned Ford Mustang Mach E road tripper Luke Wilson about pointers for how to find charging along the way, etiquette for Level 1 and Level 2 charging at hotels as well as what to do and what to avoid at your destination. Ordering a new Tesla? Use my referral code to get 6 months of free Supercharging (2023 offer): http://ts.la/karl5062 - Ford Mustang Mache E - https://www.ford.com/suvs/mach-e/ - A Better Route Planner - https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ - Plug and Charge - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35044132/plug-and-charge-ev-charging-mustang-mach-e/ - PlugShare - https://www.plugshare.com/ - EVGo - https://www.evgo.com/ - Electrify America Pass + Pricing - https://www.electrifyamerica.com/mobile-app/ - Tesla Destination Chargers - https://www.tesla.com/destination-charging - Tesla Tap adapter - https://www.umc-j1772.com/ - Stormcloud Brewing Taproom - https://www.plugshare.com/location/155656 - Lucid Motors - https://lucidmotors.com/ - Spring Lake DCFC - https://www.plugshare.com/location/540038 - Red E Charging - https://www.redecharge.com/ - Travel Centers of America - Electrify America partnership - https://media.electrifyamerica.com/en-us/releases/204 - Flying J - EVGo partnership - https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/19335 - Buc-ee’s - Mercedes charging partnership - https://electrek.co/2023/11/09/mercedes-taps-largest-convenience-store-operator-ev-charging/

The Dodge RAM and Ford Ranger pickup trucks have recently been announced coming out as plug-in hybrids (PHEV) versions. Larry and I talk about PHEV use cases to see what makes sense. There are also quite a few used PHEVs on the market. If you're considering a plug-in vehicle, this might be a good way to get into EVs without the range anxiety or needing to find public charging on a road trip. Show Notes and Links - How does a plug-in hybrid work? https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/how-do-plug-in-hybrid-electric-cars-work - Plug-In America Vehicle Guide - https://pluginamerica.org/learn/guide/ - Which plug-in vehicles qualify for the federal tax credit? https://electrek.co/2023/11/07/which-electric-vehicles-still-qualify-for-us-federal-tax-credit/ - CleanTechnica: “The PHEV Era Needs to End, Now” - https://cleantechnica.com/2020/06/10/the-phev-era-needs-to-end-now/ - RAM PHEV - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/07/new-ram-pickup-ev-has-gas-powered-electric-generator.html - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1141355_2025-ram-1500-ramcharger-plug-in-hybrid-pickup-ev-range - Why a V6? https://insideevs.com/news/695698/2025-ram-ramcharger-v6/ - Ford Ranger PHEV - https://www.drivingline.com/articles/ford-introduces-ranger-plug-in-hybrid-is-this-a-game-changing-alternative-to-full-electric-pickups/ - Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid uses a 3.6 L Engine - https://www.caranddriver.com/chrysler/pacifica - Hybrids vs. PHEVs - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1137409_phevs-are-no-longer-a-no-brainer-vs-hybrids - Used EV tax credit - Electrek overview - https://electrek.co/2023/08/07/here-are-all-the-used-evs-that-qualify-for-the-new-4000-tax-credit/ - IRS - https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/used-clean-vehicle-credit

Dave Stein joins us to talk about the Portage MI Celebrations Cinema whose EV chargers were taken off-line. Larry has been arguing that they should be reactivated, but we take a deep dive whether that makes sense. What makes a good Level 2 charging location? What's the business case for the site host? Show Notes and Links https://www.celebrationcinema.com/cinemas/celebration-cinema-crossroadshttps://www.behavioraleconomics.com/resources/mini-encyclopedia-of-be/loss-aversion/https://www.chargepoint.com/https://blinkcharging.com/https://www.orangecharger.com/https://youtu.be/k5ca_JcHUY0?si=oTI2gzxzi2kaAIy4https://www.redecharge.com/https://www.electrifyamerica.com/https://www.plugshare.com/location/171112https://www.consumersenergy.com/evhttps://www.consumersenergy.com/business/products-and-services/electric-vehicle-support-for-businesshttps://adoptacharger.org/https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-classic/https://grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-duo/https://enphase.com/store/ev-chargershttps://www.plugshare.com/location/322556https://www.usgbc.org/leed