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Rappahannock Part 2: What’s In Your Panel?
Continuing our discussion of presentation by Rappahannock Electric Cooperative* showcasing their perception of the problem they face and what theirsystem may look like in 2023. Brent and Ben continue
Rappahannock Part 1: Mo Members, Mo Problems
Electric cooperatives, their members, and EV owners really want the same things: affordable and reliable electricity. The concern for co-ops that most members are unaware of is balancing the increasin
Taking A Trip Part 3: One Truck, Two Truck…
Red Truck, Blue Truck This one earns a big gold star. This one travels really far. Say! What a lot of EV trucks there are!!! Wrapping up our three part Taking a Trip discussion. Ben and Brent talk th
Taking A Trip Part 2: Out Of The Box, Even With A Fox…
EVs are here, one cant deny. You cant deny, dont 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 o
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 (its one of three), we share our experience so you can see with a bit of fore thought and
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), Bens 2017 BMW i3 with a range extender (REx) boasts a WHOPPING 90 MILE BATTERY with an additional 3 gallon ga
OMG, WHY Would I Want an EV???
Lets face it in rural America, the idea of owning an EV is a completely foreign concept to most people. The biggest reason is because theyve never considered the possibility or the practicality, AND
Welcome (Back) to the (R)EV Diaries…
The EV Diaries are back! Its been a year and a half+ since the EV Diaries went dark, at the time, presumably forever, but like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the podcast is back. I know, youre say
Quick Update…
Im still alive and I went to Ohio last weekend. Im processing the numbers and will give a full report. I used the REx but it was out of choice and not necessity probably. Also, dont be a gashole.
Of FaceBook Friends and Misinformation…
My friend Matt got in an EV debate on FB last week that lasted a few days. One of the adversaries called EVs a fiasco. Apparently, theyre not going to let the gubernent tell them how to live. Ign