Stu's EV Universe

This episode, Stu chats with Jack Smith about his past and current treks across the United States first on a skateboard, then in an old VW bus converted to electric and now on an e-bike. Listen to our discussion on taking the roads and paths less traveled as he discovers what he calls “the real America.”

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Topics: e-bike, biking, Vintage E-Bikes, VW bus, Volkswagen, skateboarding, roadtrip, electric vehicles

This episode, Stu talks with Rabbi Ben Freed, rabbi at Keneseth Israel synagogue in Louisville, KY, and host of the podcast the Bluegrass Schmooze. They chat about how electric vehicles relate to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world). The rabbi discusses his personal experience with his electric car and they even discuss the question of if you can drive an EV on Shabbat! A spirited and compelling conversation!

Check out Rabbi Freed's podcast, the Bluegrass Schmooze: www.npr.org/podcasts/1195153473/the-bluegrass-schmooze

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Topics: Electric vehicles, EV infrastructure and charging, Chevy BOLT EV, Tesla, Tikkun Olam, Judaism, spirituality

This time, Stu talks with Dr. Shelley Francis (a.k.a. Dr. EV Shelley) co-founder of EV Noire and EV Hybrid Noire. These organizations focus on education and making sure the clean transportation landscape includes everyone. Come join us for this interesting and hopeful conversation!

Check out EV Noire: www.evnoire.com

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Topics: EV Noire, Electric vehicles, infrastructure, Nissan LEAF; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; FIAT 500E, Tesla Model X, Chevy Bolt EV, education, Biden, Justice 40

This episode, Stu talks to Aaron Ungar, his son and a new EV owner. Aaron talks about his experiences with alternative fuels growing up, his plug-in hybrid, and finally his full EV Chevy Bolt that he got just a couple weeks ago. Come listen to this short and sweet episode and learn the perspective a young but enthusiastic EV driver.

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Topics: Chevy Bolt, hybrid, DC fast charging, grease car, Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt

This episode, Stu chats with Michelle Pierce, founder of EV Nirvana. Pierce talks about her personal and professional journey working to make EVs and EV infrastructure more accessible for everyone. Reaching EV Nirvana doesn't mean having the most luxury car -- it's finding the EV that's best for you. Listen to this interesting and inspiring conversation!

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Topics: EV Nirvana, Electric Vehicles, Tesla, Nissan LEAF, Chevy Bolt, DC fast charger, level 2 charging, charging infrastructure, EVs and equity

This time, Stu chats with Dr. Russell Bird about a recent study by the American Lung Association about how widespread use of electric vehicles and clean power would dramatically improve the health of millions of people. They also talk about the pros and cons of EVs and even how fun they can be to drive. Join these two friends as they discuss all this and more!

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Topics: American Lung Association, Ed Begley Jr., Nissan LEAF, Chevy Bolt EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla, Superchargers, Electrify America,

This time, Stu chats with Andy Slye, a tech and EV YouTuber. They talk about changes in his personal life, EV culture online, and the world. Listen to this interesting and lively chat as Stu and Andy catch up and discuss all of these exciting things!

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Topics: Tesla, Chevy Bolt EV, electric cars, EVs, charging stations, Nissan Leaf, YouTube, Hyundai, Little Tikes, Lego, Cybertruck, Tesla Roadster gen 2

This episode, Stu talks to Jason Hill, Aptera's chief of design. They catch up and chat about putting people first, form following function, myth-busting, and even Hot Wheels! The green future will be bright!

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Topics: Aptera, Tesla, electric vehicles, EV charging, solar car, solar panels, vehicle design, efficiency

This episode, Stu talks to Dave Lewis, the CEO of MoveEV, a company that helps cities and organizations convert their fleets to zero-emission vehicles. MoveEV has a unique charge-at-home solution that reduces cost and makes the switch easier. They chat about the health benefits, the economic benefits, and the fun that is inherent in making this switch!

Learn more about MoveEV: www.moveev.com

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Topics: MoveEV, Level 2 charging, level 1 charging, Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, Tesla, EV charging, cities, municipalities, fleets, health benefits

After a bit of a hiatus, Stu comes back to the podcast talking to Rob Simon about a road-trip with his son in his electric car. They went from North Carolina to Florida to pick up his late father's golf cart to donate to the Solar Microgrid program at Warren Wilson University so that they can convert it to solar power. They chat about father-son bonding, EV road-trips, environmentalism, coming full circle, and a moving story about seeing nesting sea turtles. Tune in to this heartwarming and interesting episode!

Learn more about the Warren Wilson Solar Microgrid Program and donate at: www.unca.edu/programs/sustainability/microgrid-research-group/support/

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Topics: Solar golf cart, EV road-trip, environmentalism, climate change, Volkswagen ID4, Tesla, Nissan Leaf, EV towing