Today’s episode is a panel discussion on EVs and their benefits for artists, guest hosted and edited by friend of the show Carl Faber.  Recorded in March of 2023, the guests include: Mikhael Tara Garver, Phil McBeth, Ryan Durham, & Travis McHale.

Topics:

⭐️ Features of EVs and EV ownership

⭐️ Financial incentives of new and used EVs

⭐️ Scheduled maintenance (or lack thereof)

⭐️ Bidirectional charging (aka run your home’s electricity off your car’s battery)

⭐️ Supply chain and production delays

⭐️ Write-offs and taxes (particularly Section 179 Depreciation)

⭐️ Predictions for an EV-centric future

Links and Resources:

⭐️ Carl’s EV article (inspiration for this episode): typefully.com/cxfaber/UOp2kz6

⭐️ Resource for global gas prices: globalpetrolprices.com/

⭐️ Federal Tax Credits: irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits

⭐️ Charging Station Tax Credit: irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit

⭐️ Section 179 Depreciation: www.investopedia.com/terms/s/section-179.asp

Guests

• Carl Faber, Lighting Designer

• Bio: Carl Faber is a visual artist and live-event creator who often, but not always, works as a Lighting Designer for theater, dance, opera, and immersive experiences. He’s created work across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and participates as a company member and consultant with multiple arts organizations. He has an extensive assisting background as well, with credits including the Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and August: Osage County. Outside the field of stage lighting, he’s toured in various production capacities with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Bon Iver, and The National. He also designs websites, creates database solutions, edits visual media, and has taught Design and Stagecraft at Portland State University. He is a proud member and Western Region Board member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829, and is based in Portland, Oregon.

• Mikhaeltaragarver.com

• Bio: After attending the Yale School of Drama for Stage Management, Ryan spent a number of years working as a stage manager in New York and on the West Coast.  Eventually he transitioned into the tech sector and now works as a senior software engineer for Firebrand Technologies.

• Bio: Travis McHale is a New York based lighting designer.  Recent NYC: Is There Still Sex In The City (Daryl Roth), Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration starring Jessica Vosk (Carnegie), #DateMe: An OK Cupid Experiment (Westside), Mister Miss America (Rattlestick). Travis works extensively in regional theatre, has been associate designer on 11 Broadway shows, and 7 seasons designing runway shows for NY Fashion Week (IMCD).  He also designs for Norwegian, Carnival, Regent, and Oceania cruise lines.  Design faculty: SUNY New Paltz. Member: United Scenic Artists Local USA 829. 

Episode Credits

• Video & Audio Editing by Carl Faber

AI Audio Post-Production: https://auphonic.com/