Previous Meetings

June 10, 2023

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

May 13, 2023

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

April 08, 2023

In the April 2023 meeting we discuss club business (publicly supporting state bills on clean energy policies), ICE vehicle sales, electric vehicle incentives, and EV adoption metrics. Presentation: Buyer’s Guide to EVs: What should I be asking? — Gerry Glaser

March 11, 2023

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

February 11, 2023

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.

January 14, 2023

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.

December 10, 2022

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

November 12, 2022

In this online meeting, we discussed chapter finances, parent organization voting and active participation, an Aptera reservation opportunity for active members and an opportunity to meet in-person at the Advanced Energy Center.

October 08, 2022

In the October 2022 meeting we discuss current California EV legislation, hybrid meetings, EV expansion and more.

 

Presentation: 2022 CA Legislation Summary — Woody Hastings

September 10, 2022

In the September 2022 meeting we discuss the new Inflation Reduction Act credits and rebates for new and used EVs, EV sales numbers and predictions, charging network updates, and more.