Stu's EV Universe

This week, Stu talks to ClipperCreek founder Jason France about the joy and journey of building EV infrastructure. Leader of one of the premier electric car charger manufacturers, he discusses his history with electric cars, and how he's been an integral part of the industry's growth from even before the EV1 all the way to today.  

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Topics: EV chargers, Tesla, ClipperCreek, Jason France, EV1, electric vehicles, fast chargers, superchargers, the future of electric vehicles

This week, Stu interviews Kitty Adams. Not only has Adams facilitated the installation of hundreds of EV chargers spanning several states, but she has done so with seemingly boundless energy.  We talk about the deeper reasons of why this work is so essential, what we can learn from how other countries approach EV infrastructure and how EV drivers' enthusiasm is a big reason we are on the cusp of exponential growth. A lively and lovely discussion with one of our industries' angels.   

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Topics: Tesla, Adopt a Charger, Chevy Spark, ClipperCreek, Tesla Superchargers, DC Fast Charging, Electrify America

From a company that aims to revolutionize packaging and shipping to a non-profit that promotes EV adoption, this episode covers some really interesting ground.  Stu talks with Britton Bettridge, Director of Business Operations at the non-profit Leaders for Clean Air to showcase some very innovative programs going on in Utah and beyond.   

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Topics: Electric vehicles, Tesla, electric vehicle chargers, right-size packaging, Packsize, Leaders for Clean Air, Utah, EV fleets 

In this episode, Stu and his daughter Eden drive around Louisville, KY to visit some of the fee-free community chargers installed by Evolve KY.  Each location has its unique story and purpose.  It's a story of determination and friendship and working with future generations on solutions.  Let's celebrate the positive things going on in our communities and work towards an even cleaner and brighter future.  

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Topics: Electric vehicle chargers, future generations and EVs, Chevy Volt, local businesses 

This week, Stu talks to Bob Hook III, the owner of Louisville's Bob Hook Chevrolet. Bob talks about the origins of this dealership in his family, how he dealt with owning his dealership during the Covid-19 pandemic, his thoughts and feelings about the future of electric vehicles and how that will affect his business, and much more!  

** Episode clarification -- Please note that the Chevy Bolt EV is not currently eligible for the Federal Tax Credit for new all-electric vehicles. **

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Topics: Tesla, Chevy Bolt, Bolt EUV, Bob Hook, Chevrolet, car dealerships during coronavirus, the future of electric cars, electric vehicles

This week Stu chats with Zach Shahan, director of CleanTechnica, about how he got started in the clean tech industry and how he discovered his love of writing. Zach will also discuss how best to market EVs, what he thinks the next few years will be like, and much more.  

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Topics: CleanTechnica, Tesla, Elon Musk, environmental journalism, Ford F150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, electric vehicles

This week, Stu talks to nineteen-year-old Spencer Rhoden about his love of electric vehicles and his experiences starting an electric vehicle centered clothing brand and Arkansas's new electric vehicle group.  

Check out Spencer's EV clothing brand: revbrand.co 

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Topics: Tesla Model 3, EV chargers, electric vehicle groups, electric vehicles 

This episode Stu speaks with Grant Inge, Automotive Industry Coordinator/instructor at Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, Kentucky. He also read comments sent in from listeners about their experiences with EV repairs (or if they’ve had any). 

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Topics: electric vehicles, electric vehicle repair, Jefferson Community Technical College, Nissan Leaf

This week, Stu chats with one of his eco-heros, award-winning actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. about Ed's long history with electric cars, from the first Earth Day in 1970 to the present day, and presents his unique perspective on the future of electric transportation.  

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Topics: electric vehicles, Tesla Model S, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, electric vehicle pioneer, green living, solar, LEED certified

In this episode, Stu talks to Daniel Monroe, current president of Evolve KY. Daniel talks about what led him to be an EV evangelist. He has a guestbook of over 200 people that he's let drive his Tesla Model 3, and he's got some stories to tell! 

Note: This episode includes a brief discussion about suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 1-800-273-8255. 

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Topics: electric vehicles, Tesla Model 3