Zero E-Michigan

Ep 42 - Announcement and Train Travel

December 20, 2023 Karl Bloss Season 1 Episode 42
Zero E-Michigan
Ep 42 - Announcement and Train Travel
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Karl is flying solo today, has an announcement and then talks about train travel.  He is visiting Kansas City and decided to take the train rather than fly or drive. 

Show Notes and Links

- Consumers Energy EV programs - https://consumersenergy.com/ev
- Zero E-Michigan Blog:
    - Direct: https://zeroemichigan.blogspot.com/
    - Vanity URL:  https://0em.org (that’s a leading zero, not an O)
    - Vanity URL:  https://zeroemichigan.org
    - Archived Consumers Energy EV e-Newsletters:  https://zeroemichigan.blogspot.com/2021/07/consumers-energy-ev-e-newsletters.html
- Amtrak - https://www.amtrak.com/
- Southwest Chief Train - https://www.amtrak.com/southwest-chief-train
- Amtrak Greenhouse Gas Footprint - https://www.amtrak.com/travel-green
- Hertz EV Rental - https://youtu.be/WRu9KEbOnVA
- Bird rental scooters - https://www.bird.co/
- Diesel trains are hybrids - https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/diesel-locomotive.htm

Intro
Announcement - Retirement
Zero E-Michigan Blog
Trains have a lower carbon footprint
Fewer security hassles than flying
More space for passengers and luggage
Observation car and food options
Electrical outlets
Timing differences
Security plus and minus
Train stations are often in town
US trains could be better
What are your thoughts?
No podcast next week
Outro