Plug In America Podcast
The Plug In America Podcast keeps listeners informed about efforts to get more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids into drivers' hands. Through interviews with the directors of Plug In America and other experts, the podcast will explore the environmental benefits of plug-in vehicles, the ever-changing politics surrounding plug-in initiatives, and the latest announcements by vehicle manufacturers. Contact the Plug In America podcast at podcast@pluginamerica.org.
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Inaugural Parade West Part 1 - Friday, January 9, 2009
The Inaugural Parade West is intended to "send a message to Washington," declares Zan Dubin Scott, Plug In America's Communications Director, in this interview. She discusses the parade's purpose and origin and reveals her own high hopes for the outcome.
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Green Architect Mike Pitler - Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Mike Pitler, an Oakland architect, included plug-in vehicle charging capability among the features of a recent redevelopment project. Why provide accommodations for a car that isn't on the market yet? Mike answers this question and discusses his vision of the "perfect partnership" between EV's and drivers who live in urban neighborhoods.
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The ABCs of ZEVs Part 2 - Tuesday, July 29, 2008
In the second part of our series, Darell Dickey, long-time electric car driver and self-proclaimed "EV nut," discusses how his daily routine changed when he switched from a gas-burner to a plug-in electric car. He highlights his EV's many benefits -- not all of them financial.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Colby Trudeau - Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Plug In America volunteer Colby Trudeau discusses the events that sparked his interest in plug-in electric vehicles. He also describes the pleasures of driving an electric bike - his current ride - and gives pointers to people who want plug-in electric cars of their own.
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Let's Analyze EVs - Monday, July 7, 2008
Kate interviews Sherry Boschert, member of the Sierra Club of
California Climate and Energy Committee, and Vice-President of Plug In
America.
Before Sherry decided that an electric car was right for her, she
researched the topic considerably. Were they really better for the
environment? Sherry shares her findings with us in this podcast.
What...
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Google Brookings Part 2 - Chelsea Sexton - Monday, June 30, 2008
Chelsea gives us her take on the Google-Brookings Conference. She reports that the attendees -- activists, politicians, and representatives of major auto manufacturers -- reached a surprising consensus on the inevitability of plug-in electric vehicles: "It is now a question of when, not if."
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Google-Brookings Conference Report - Monday, June 16, 2008
Paul reports on the Google Brookings Conference in Washington DC, which brought together the major players in the plug-in world. He gives his take on some of the speeches and the different levels of knowledge and commitment displayed by the major battery and auto makers. Paul is ultimately optimistic that the average person will be able to get an...
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Interview with Ron Freund - Monday, June 9, 2008
Ron Freund, Plug In America director, and EAA Chairman, explains the origins of Plug In America.
Why is the PIA logo so similar to the EAA logo?
What was DontCrush?
Ron is a real EV renaissance man, and he shares some stories of how
he got into EVs, his efforts with charger repair, and the EAA
newsletter, and his views on the future of EVs.
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California Regulators Act - Sunday, April 6, 2008
The California Air Resources Board revised its Zero Emission Vehicle Program for the first time in 5 years -- the regulations that forced automakers to produce more than 5,000 electric vehicles before earlier revisions in 2003 let the car companies cancel EV production. Plug In America was at the historic March 27, 2008 vote. Plug In America board...
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