In the September 2023 meeting we discuss local National Drive Electric Week at Sonoma Clean Energy Center, LFP battery advancement, legislation updates, new charging products and vehicles, and more.
Presentation: Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act: Getting a car NOT made in America — Gerry Glaser
Book mentioned: The Sharing Solution by Janelle Orsi & Emily Doskow
Published by NOLO.
First edition printed in 2009.
In the August 2023 meeting we discuss National Drive Electric Week with Sonoma Clean Power, the Bolt’s return, and cost of charging versus gasoline. This meeting was shorter since we focused on peer-to-peer discussion at a picnic.
Post meeting, discussions were had of vehicle purchase experiences, early EV failures and rehabilitation, outreach to community, and EVSE charging speeds.
In the July 2023 meeting we discuss follow ups on recent California bills, more news of major automakers, charging providers switching to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) and sample experience of travel charging in California.
Presentations:
Installing Heat Pump Water Heater — Sonja Cary
Electrify Everything — Gerry Glaser
In the June 2023 meeting we discuss follow ups on recent California bills, and the big news of major automakers switching to the North American Charging Standard (NACS).
Presentation: The (Incomplete) History of Charging in (Mostly) the United States — Cecelia Sullivan
In the May 2023 meeting we discuss follow ups on recent California bills, saying “goodbye” to the Chevy Bolt, and the EV6.
Presentation: Kia EV6 Review — Dominic Houlemard
In the March 2023 meeting we discuss club business (selecting new officers and historic EV video archival), vehicle charging speed, electric aviation, electric mobility (electric bikes and scooters).
Presentation: The state of California Legislation as it Relates to Electrification of Transportation — Woody Hastings
In the February meeting, we discussed the EV Showrooms located in Corte Madera. The focus was on Vinfast and Polestar models available for view there. We also noted the showroom model that seems popular as dealerships distribute their service, charging and inventory nearby. In addition, we covered various news items related to new Chevy and Kia models, legislation and general transportation advances.
In our second hybrid meeting at the Advance Energy Center, we received an update on the Sonoma Clean Power EV Charger Program from Kim Beltran. We also discussed the latest news, IRS guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act and opportunities to join the NBEAA Leadership for the 2023 year.
In the December 2022 meeting we discuss the beauty of BYOC (Bring Your Own Cable), V2G (Vehicle to Grid).
Presentation: Analyzing home energy usage. Also, a summary video from Fully Charged Live. — Gerry Glaser