Ep 32 - Chevy Volt Hacks and Migrating from a Subaru to a Kia EV6 with Dave Stein

Dave Stein was a Subaru guy.  He dipped his toes into the EV world with a 2nd generation Chevy Volt and then made the leap to a Kia EV6 AWD.  

As a software engineer in the auto industry he also “hacked” his Chevy Volt with a switch to avoid the combustion engine (ICE) from starting just to heat the cabin. 

We also dive into AWD performance and winter tires for Michigan driving as well as EV specific repair shops.  

Show Notes and Links

• Chevy Volt - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Volt
• Kia EV6 - https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6
• Kia Niro - https://www.kia.com/us/en/niro
• Subaru Solterra - https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/solterra.html
• Hyundai Ioniq 6 - https://www.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/vehicles/ioniq-6
• EV Community
  • Electric Vehicle Association - https://www.myeva.org/chapter-list
  • Kalamazoo EV Association - https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooEVA/
  • West Michigan EV Enthusiasts Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestMichiganEV
  • Mastodon - https://mastodon.social/explore
  • The Social Dilemma - https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
• Tires
  • Consumer Reports - “Why You Should Be Driving on Winter/Snow Tires” https://www.consumerreports.org/winter-driving/why-you-should-be-driving-on-winter-snow-tires/
  • Bridgestone Blizzak - https://www.bridgestonetire.com/our-tires/tire-brand/blizzak/
  • Nokian - https://www.nokiantires.com/
  • Michelin Cross Climate 2 - https://www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-crossclimate2
• Finding free charging - https://www.plugshare.com/
• LEED certification and EV charging - https://www.usgbc.org/credits/new-construction-core-and-shell-retail-new-construction-data-centers-new-construction-1?return=/credits/New%20Construction/v4.1
• Speed and EV range - https://www.geotab.com/blog/ev-range-impact-of-speed-and-temperature/
• Wind drag formula - https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/rocket/drageq.html
• EV brake maintenance - Tesla brake clinic:  https://youtu.be/CNz122uqBqE
• Chevy Volt cabin air filter replacement - https://youtu.be/5-c-0hutT3w?si=b5Km7wmDv1pGZGLw
• Chevy Volt ERDTT H