Zero E-Michigan
On this show we try to explore and simplify what’s happening with electric vehicles, energy generation, and zero emissions topics with a focus on our home state of Michigan. Together with our guests we demystify topics related to driving electric in Michigan and how you can select, charge, maintain, and get the maximum value out of your EV.
Episodes
59 episodes
Ep 58 - 2025 New Year Updates
I'm back with some new year's EV updates and upcoming events in general and specific for Michigan.- Santa Karl aka Electric Santa - https://electricsanta.blogspot.com/- EVGo Flying J and Pilot Travel Centers - https://www.evgo.com/p...
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Episode 58
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12:47
Ep 57 - Bridge MI EV Road Trip Recap
A team of reporters from the Bridge MI publication took an EV Road Trip in a rented Chevy Bolt EV. I caught up with 2 of them to do a post-trip discussion about lessons learned and their perceptions as EV newbies.Show Notes and L...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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Ep 56 - May Updates
We've been busy and traveling, so while we haven't had any guests for a while, here's a quick update from Zero E-Michigan.Show Notes and LinksElectrics at the Dragon overview - ...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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Ep 55 - Fisker and Tesla with Walter from Network Architect Channel
While Karl is away on his motorcycle journey (see the videos on the YouTube channel 0 link below), Larry and Walter from The Network Architect Channel chatted about what's going on with Fisker and Tesla. https://www.youtube.com/@0...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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30:27
Ep 54 - Consumers Energy Commercial EV Programs with Bethany Tabor
Bethany Tabor, the Manager of Commercial Electric Transportation Programs at Consumers Energy, shares the latest on the PowerMIDrive and PowerMIFleet programs. PowerMIDrive includes public charging projects in the Consumers Energy electri...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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Ep 53 - EV Charging with Red E Charge's CEO - Reliability is Key
After a Spring Break pause, we're back with Red E Charge CEO Abass El-Hage. The Red E Charge network of DCFC and Level 2 chargers is growing here in Michigan and reliability is one of Red E's focus points. Learn more about h...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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35:36
Ep 52 - 2024 Tesla Summer Meetup in Muskegon
The 2024 Tesla Summer Meetup in Muskegon (Musk Elon?) promises to be THE Midwest EV event of the season! Project Manager Kelli Beth Sloan from the Tesla Owner's Club of Michigan and her husband and aide de camp Burt give us all the detail...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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Ep 51 - Updates from Karl and the EV Community
Karl is solo today and gives a few updates related to his retirement and near future plans. Also, April with Earth Month is just around the corner. EV drivers in Michigan should consider getting involved.Show Notes and Links...
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Ep 50 - EV Charging Simplified with Chargeway's Matt Teske
EV charging can be complicated and cryptic for new drivers. Chargeway demystifies electric fuel customized for each vehicle and driver with simple color and number icons.We speak with Chargeway's founder and CEO Matt Teske about h...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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35:39
Ep 49 - Solar Tesla Cannonball Run
Joe Kliewer didn't wait for an Aptera to take a solar road trip. He use a portable solar panel system and a Tesla Model Y to make the first self-contained electric Cannonball Run. Show Notes and Links- Solar Cannonball R...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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Ep 48 - Grand Rapids Auto Show Review
Larry and I share our thoughts of the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids. Please consider making a one-time donation to our channel of a coffee. We would be grateful!
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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Ep 47 - Aptera with Ben Brown - Part 2
In Part 2 of my discussion with Ben Brown, we dive into Ben's insights and questions regarding the Aptera including efficient use of resources, charging, color choice, crosswinds on the Mackinac Bridge, and the knob next to the license plate. <...
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Season 2
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Ep 46 - Buying a House with EV Savings - Used EVs & Social Equity with Ben Brown - Part 1
Ben Brown shares his EV story starting with a hybrid, a loaner EV, an EV purchase and resulting in Ben being able to afford a house from the EV savings. We dive into fuel and maintenance savings, short-range EVs, our first EV experiences,...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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Ep 45 - Aptera Basics - Why Is it Significant?
Aptera - What is it, what are the basics, and why is it significant in the EV space? We dive into efficiency, why it matters, how Aptera got there, investing, price, and what do the next 12 months hold for this innovative company that is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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26:43
Ep 44 - 2024 EV Space Look Ahead - Part 2 - Larry's Take
Larry's back this week and we talk about some issues on his mind like used EVs and adoption as well as the Cybertruck. Karl talks about his upcoming trip to the Aptera HQ for the EV Association Annual Meeting where he is receiving...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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Ep 43 - 2024 Zero E-Michigan EV Space Look Ahead
Larry is off today so Karl gives a quick overview of what we seem coming in the Electric Vehicle space with a focus on Michigan and our sphere of influence.Show Notes and LinksEvents:West Michigan EV...
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Season 1
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Ep 42 - Announcement and Train Travel
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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12:55
Ep 41 - Flying J and Pilot EV Charging with Walter Schulze
This week's guest is Walter Schulze from the Network Architect Channel. He has been following the build-out of the EVGo Flying J and Pilot travel centers, so we wanted to catch up with him to see what prompted him to follow that so closel...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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52:24
Ep 40 - EV Thankfulness - Bonus Winter Driving Tips
The CleanTechnica Article "EV Charging: We Have A Lot To Be Thankful For" gave me food for thought on this episode topic. We sometimes like to complain about things not moving faster in the EV space, but if you look back where we were jus...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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26:08
Ep 39 - Holiday EV Road Trip Tips
Taking a holiday road trip with your EV? A little bit of preparation goes a long way. We spoke with seasoned Ford Mustang Mach E road tripper Luke Wilson about pointers for how to find charging along the way, etiquette for L...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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34:53
Ep 38 - Do Truck and Car Plug In Hybrids Make Sense?
The Dodge RAM and Ford Ranger pickup trucks have recently been announced coming out as plug-in hybrids (PHEV) versions. Larry and I talk about PHEV use cases to see what makes sense. There are also quite a few used PHEVs on the mark...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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34:13
Ep 37 - Are Movie Theatres Good EV Charging Locations?
Dave Stein joins us to talk about the Portage MI Celebrations Cinema whose EV chargers were taken off-line. Larry has been arguing that they should be reactivated, but we take a deep dive whether that makes sense. What makes...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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Ep 36 - Can Campgrounds Handle EV Charging?
Big power hungry RVs are already causing power overloads at campgrounds, but charging EVs at the site adds to that issue. We speak with seasoned camper and EV owner Ken Mol about how to charge at campgrounds, how to minimize power shortag...
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Ep 35 - Hertz EV Rentals in West Michigan
Hertz store manager Oren Danino spoke with us about his experience renting out Teslas, Polestar, Volvos, Kias, and many other EVs from his location at 640 28th Street Southeast in Grand Rapids, MI.He shared some fascinating facts and ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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