A copy of the Discussion postings on the TEVA Facebook Group is posted below and updated every 15 minutes. If you click on the “View on Facebook” link at the end of each posting, you can see the original post including the name of the person who posted the entry and any photos or videos.
You SHOULD NOT have to login to Facebook if you click on “View on Facebook” entries below from a computer running Windows or Apple MacOS.
If you know anyone about to get an #ebike, or #emotorcycle, or any of the #LightEVs, here are a couple of things to let them know:
* Look for an owners group and/or a support group for the brand you are considering
* Find out if there is any support or service center near you for that brand of #LightEV
* if there is no service or support close to where you live and you expect to provide most of the maintenance, are parts available for you to purchase?
* Look at the specifications and see if there are recognizable brands in the list of parts
’tis the season to buy #LightEVs this year. Let us know if you have questions, maybe we can be of assistance. Cycle Volta has a good set of tips in the link below. Good luck and great riding!
10 Tips for Buying Your First Electric Bike
www.cyclevolta.com
Picking your first ebike is a big decision. Here, we give you the tools to help cut through the myriad choices and styles of ebikes on the market.Anyone else want to join call and learn process to submit applications for $$ to place EVSEs?Last week, NC Dept of Environmental Quality announced a first-come, first-served Level 2 charging station rebate program through Phase 1 of NC’s VW Settlement! $1.15 million will be available. They’re hosting a webinar on 12/11 to provide additional information about the process
deq.nc.gov/volkswagen-settlement/level-2
**North Carolina Phase 1 Level 2 ZEV Infrastructure Program**
On November 17, 2020, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) released the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Level 2 ZEV Infrastructure Rebate Program under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust. This [RFP for the Level 2 ZEV Charging Infrastructure Program](deq.nc.gov/volkswagen-settlement/level-2) will assist interested parties in applying for funds using a first-come, first-served rebate process to install ZEV Level 2 charging infrastructure, as described in the North Carolina [VW Mitigation Plan](deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/motor-vehicles-and-air-quality/volkswagen-settlement) until all funds are exhausted. The primary goal is to increase use of ZEVs in place of gas-powered cars to mitigate nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and greenhouse gas emissions in the state.
A webinar will be held on December 11, 2020 from 10am – 12pm, for interested stakeholders and applicants. During this webinar, staff will show applicants how to request access to the DAQ Grants Management System and answer questions regarding the Request for Proposals. **Applicants are not required to attend the virtual application workshop prior to application submission but are encouraged to participate or watch the recorded session prior to the application acceptance date. Applicants should request access to the DAQ Grants Management System prior to when the application opens on January 25, 2021.**
NCDEQ anticipates awarding a total of approximately $1.1 million towards Level 2 charging infrastructure projects in Phase 1. Rebate applications will be prioritized by the urban-suburban/rural split described in the NC VW Mitigation Plan, with about 68% of the funds allocated for urban and suburban counties, and a minimum of 32% allocated for rural counties.
You must register for the webinar by December 9, 2020. You may register [here](forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=3IF2etC5mkSFw-zCbNftGSu-UZX52SJNmwxNR0LbXGhUOEZLUFpEN…). A link to the webinar will be emailed to all registered attendees prior to the webinar.
For additional information and documents regarding the RFP, please visit: [deq.nc.gov/volkswagen-settlement/level-2](deq.nc.gov/volkswagen-settlement/level-2)
NC DEQ: VW Settlement Phase 1-Level 2 Charge Program
deq.nc.gov
VW Settlement Level 2 Charge Rebate Program Approximately $1.15 million will be available in Phase 1 for the Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Level 2 Charging Infrastructure Rebate Program. This program is designed to expand the state’s light duty ZEV charging infrastructure network. Level 2 Charge….We have talked about Arcimoto’s FUV 3 wheeled, highway legal "Light EV" in some of our TEVA meetings.
Thanks to Don Gerhardt, here are some videos of pre-production models out and being driven by early customers along with other videos of FUV’s in the wild!
* [We Build Rides](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?a53fedc2bace7ed4ec3c290b00b7f929bd9d414429650a7b)
* [Venice Venture](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?8e18ecc8e8f4d458ff3423fc035d650ec6512fb2315e7e2d)
* [First Annual FUV Rally](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?65d630383fa915def1e43dafe672a0b1529acb08d9f539f2)
* [Arcimoto Votes!](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?61e3b831ebe970e1322d385e598f8e4882acf3f265c1cbed)
* [Arcimoto Roadster Prototype](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?918cf30434e97570af11c907985711c15c614f9b925aa5bb)
* [FUV Life: Volume 1](app.greenrope.com/c1.pl?f33e8058b5f84f5e3e251c9933504ad7e37b4a6f59e31a6a)
app.greenrope.com
Arcimoto invited lucky FUV owners to send in their own testimonial videos sharing what it’s like to have the ultimate fun machine. From rockstar parking, fe…Starting in a few minutes, Sandy Munro’s team shows their teardown of Tesla battery heat management system at the Digital Days Battery Show online conference: www.thebatteryshow.com/en/home.html
Replays will be available in a day or two. The conference is free!
The Battery Show Digital Days Expo
www.thebatteryshow.com
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.Ok it’s not a Tesla, not even a smart car in quality but 150mi range for $8000!
Kandi’s small electric car to cost $7,999 in California – Electrek
electrek.co
Chinese electric startup Kandi announces that its small K27 electric car has been approved for California roads and it is going to cost only $7,999 in the state after incentives. Several Chinese automakers are currently looking to expand outside of China, and that’s especially true of electric veh…Coming up in 2 weeks, a virtual conference on Batteries in mobility solutions (yeah, in cars too) and the Elec & Hybrid Vehicle Conference. www.thebatteryshow.com/en/home.html
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Way to go App State ROSE team!
App State Solar Vehicle Team’s budding “ROSE”: students prepare for 2021 race
theappalachianonline.com
Members of App State’s Solar Vehicle Team will be behind the wheel of their solar car “ROSE” this summer in an endurance race against other universities alongside the Santa Fe trail from Missouri to New Mexico. The Solar Vehicle Team, composed of App State students, faculty and staff, was esta…Electrify America is growing and upgrading their CCS/SAE and ChaDEMO charging network by leaps and bounds! Electrify America chargers cut our #EV travel time to Western MD from Central NC almost in half!
Electrify America’s electric car fast-charging reaches milestone of 500 stations – Electrek
electrek.co
Electrify America has reached an important new milestone: it has opened its 500th electric car fast-charging station in the US. More are coming. Electrify America was born out of the settlement deal between the EPA and Volkswagen over the Dieselgate standard. They thought that instead of just having…Ok now this is a bit oversize engine for a "moped" class eh?
On second and third glance, this "bike" is on a sidewalk, is it actually an ebike??
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.TEVA Monthly Meeting November 7, 2020 at 9am
* Open Web meeting by 9am, if you are on, we will open the Zoom call at 8:45am
* Around the table while folks join until 9:30am or however long it takes for all to have a chance to share
* Old business
* New business
Other updates or if you didn’t get the Zoom call info, please send email to “info @ tevanc.org”
Not exactly the #LightEVs featured in my posts, thought many of our members would appreciate this all electric tour boat! #EV #eboat
Maid Of The Mist Ferries Are Electric And Truly Zero-Emission
insideevs.com
Maid of the Mist has launched two new-generation all-electric ferries, which take tourists to Niagara Falls.Amazing! 94% efficient wireless EV charging using newly released J2954 standard interfaces on EVs and ground pads!!
Wireless EV charging gets a boost: Single standard will harmonize systems up to 11 kw
www.greencarreports.com
A standard for wireless charging systems and their cross-compatibility could jump start the technology and help make it more affordable.Going on now and tomorrow:
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The sessions today are on sustainability, battery standardization, wireless battery charging, and ebike legislation.
You can join for free and view the materials for 24 hours. We have a premium subscription so can ask presenters and get your inquiries into the conference round tables! Send inquiries to admin@tevanc.org
@EbikeFutureConference #LEV #LIghtEV #ebike
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.Some members asked for a way to see Facebook discussion posts such as this one, but without logging in to Facebook. We created this web page on the TEVA web site for you. Let us know how well this works!
Recent Discussion Entries from the TEVA Facebook Group – TEVA
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A copy of the Discussion postings on the TEVA Facebook Group is posted below and updated every 15 minutes. If you click on the “View on Facebook” link at the end of each posting, you can see the original post including the name of the person who posted the entry and any photos or videos. You do …Hmm interesting!
Sandy Munro Says Tesla Shouldn’t Build A $25,000 Electric Car
insideevs.com
He also mentioned the company is 10 years ahead of the competition in manufacturing.Blue Bird ebuses are designed and made here in NC!
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.Would be great if AAA Road Service had some of these in the Carolinas! The Roadie can get your EV battery 20+ mi back in 15min or less! sparkcharge.io
SparkCharge Introduces ‘The Roadie’ Portable EV Charging System
insideevs.com
SparkCharge a startup developing a portable electric vehicle DC fast charge system has introduced its latest product, the Roadie, as well as a new app.I had a great interaction with this company. They have helped me to select an EV, which was overwhelming to me. I recommend them! Lots of support and information, a couple of long helpful phone calls with a very professional person. www.chargedfuture.com/shop/
@Electrify America’s network of DC Fast Charge (DCFC) stations has enabled our Bolt drives from NC to Western MD. Looking forward to more self contained solar units, though these are Level 2 not DC fast charging (#DCFC).
Electrify America Opens 8 Solar-Powered Charging Stations; 22 More To Come
insideevs.com
We examine Electrify America’s recent news that the EV charging network has opened eight of thirty solar-powered charging stations they have planned.Segway Powersports, a division of @Ninebot has been putting its newly acquired #Segway brand on many products rolling out to North America. This #segway C80 #emoped fills a niche that was owned by gas scooters such as Vespa Scooters for decades!
Segway C80 electric moped launched with 50 mile range, affordable price
electrek.co
Segway has been on a roll, launching new personal electric vehicles seemingly monthly lately. After recently opening sales for the company’s new adult-sized electric go-kart, now Segway is unveiling and taking orders in the US and Canada for the company’s popular C80 electric moped. Segway’s e…Aha! We’ve been telling folks this for years!!
It’s Official — Consumer Reports Confirms EV Owners Spend Half As Much On Maintenance
cleantechnica.com
Consumer Reports has examined its most recent data and determined that the cost of maintenance for an electric car is half that for a conventional car.Saturday October 3rd, 2020, Drive Electric Week EVe t at Alamance Community College, see [bit.ly/drive-electric-acc-2020](bit.ly/drive-electric-acc-2020)
after a 9am TEVA web meeting.
[Alamance Community College](www.alamancecc.edu/) (ACC) will host a National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) 2020 EVent on Saturday October 3rd, 2020 from 11:00 am-1:30 pm by invitation only due to COVID-19 restrictions. Photos and video replays of interviews with EV owners to be available on our TEVA website and the NDEW webpage about a week later. EV owners of several Tesla models, 2 Bolts, and a Kia Niro PHEV will be demonstrating features of their cars lined up outside ACC’s AATC building. The event will be recorded by videographer Steve Coffey, one of our own TEVA members.
*We only have space for 4 or 5 more cars and would welcome other models such as a Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, etc. so please email info@tevanc.org if **you are interested in having your EV driving experiences documented and **can join us anytime between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm on Saturday!*
This EVent is a collaboration between [Alamance Community College](www.alamancecc.edu/), TEVA, and online support from the [National Drive Electric Week team.](www.alamancecc.edu/)
Tesla has downplayed their home battery storage systems lately, but it is still making new products and reducing prices on them for upcoming #BatteryDay !
Tesla slashes the price of the Powerpack by 27% on Battery Day – Electrek
electrek.co
Tesla has greatly reduced the price of its Powerpack battery system today ahead of its Battery Day event. Powerpack hasn’t been talked about much lately. It has been relegated to the background since Tesla introduced the bigger Megapack for utility-scale projects. However, Tesla is still making th…For anyone who has owned an #ebike or #escooter, the lack of a standard set of battery pack sizes is infuriating. Imagine a car starter battery costing over $1000 and if you buy a spare it ONLY works with that car model.
Here is an effort at a standardized set of #LightEV battery packs. By Open Sourcing the specs any manufacturer can use the design at no extra cost! Imagine being able to pull your battery pack from one #ebike brand and use on another brand of #ebike!
Could this new open source electric bike or scooter battery standard work?
electrek.co
The Teleport Mobility swappable battery system, a newly designed open source standard, hopes to create some order in the Wild West of e-bike and e-scooter battery packs. Electric bikes and e-scooters are great, hands down. But what about their batteries? With each company operating their own proprie…We have an original JuiceBox #EVSE which is great, but not portable. Looking for a single 120-240V portable #EVSE to replace the stock Chevrolet Bolt BEV charge adapter, we found this. We will report on their effectiveness
12-32A Adjustable 120-240V Charger EVSE – EVSE Adapters
www.evseadapters.com
Your personal data will be used to support your experience throughout this website, to manage access to your account, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.What a wonderful platform transformed to an excellent e-assist leaning cargo bike!
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When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it’s been deleted.Remember the little 100cc engine mopeds with useless pedals and cranks? Now here come the e-mopeds also with pedals, crank arms, and single speed gearing with questionable benefit!
Anza 35 MPH electric moped launched as lowest priced e-moped yet
electrek.co
Southern California-based Monday Motorbikes has just launched the company’s latest electric moped known as the Anza. Anza electric moped unveiled The new electric moped is named after Anza Street in San Francisco, California, where Monday Motorbikes began testing their first models in 2015. The An…In our monthly meeting last week, Don G mentioned a tear down report of Tesla and some competitors. Here is a summary and links to some of that report from @Sandy Monro.
Sandy Munro Compares Tesla’s Motors & Invertors With The Competition
insideevs.com
One of the goals of Munro’s teardowns is to figure out how much, if any, margin an automaker is earning on a particular model.How about that, 3 of 6 cars up front at a home improvement store are plug-ins! In Hillsborough, NC!!
Bolt, Tesla S, and Volt at … Home Depot?!
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You know PHEVs and BEVs are getting popular when you see a bunch at a place like Home Depot! old title IMG_20200912_1756542Many of us wish Organic Transit got to the point of creating a vehicle like this! So in France, 14 year olds can drive these 28mph max cars without a license. Article doesn’t mention registration or insurance, though.
How do you think the Ami would fare here?
Citroen Ami $7K plastic car’s intended buyers: 14-year-old drivers
www.autoblog.com
France’s Citroen has a new vehicle it hopes will reach a market most major carmakers have not tapped – drivers as young as 14. The French automaker’s tiny two-seater Citroen Ami vehicle is powered by a modest 6 kilowatt electric motor, so under French legislation it can be driven by someone as young…How about a chance to win a quality EV and $10k to boot? Here is a Mini sponsored ad promoting donations to Feeding America!.
Win a 2020 MINI Cooper® SE Electric and $10,000
www.omaze.com
YOU WILL: Win MINI’s first ever all-electric car: the 2020 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door (taxes and shipping costs are on us!) Enjoy a 110-mile charge, iconic styling and high-tech features like Active Driving Assistant all wrapped up in one fun package Score $10,000 cash to spend on anything… e…Just 2 weeks before getting a Bolt, a 2018 BMW i3 REx was on my radar screen. But the quirky range extender which you can’t manually engage and funky reverse side door to back seats was a turnoff.
Couple that with EVERY woman who saw it said it was kind of a homely looking car! Must not matter to a lot of folks though:
BMW i3 Production Will Be Increased In Order To Meet Demand
insideevs.com
Even though it was launched September of 2013, the BMW i3 EV is still selling really well to this day.Another article with ways to debunk the "EVs aren’t green" messages going around
5 Things To Watch Out For In Studies Claiming Electric Cars Are “Not So Green”
cleantechnica.com
A few days ago, I wrote about a new report by Ricardo for the European Commission showing (yet again) that electric vehicles “have significantly lower impacts on the climate.” I noted in the article that there’s a common problem of much more limited studies coming to different conclusions that p…We had hoped to be able to hold a face-to-face meeting Saturday, but our potential host still has limits on small groups that preclude our meeting. Instead we will be on Zoom starting a bit before 9am.
If you are a TEVA member and did not get a Zoom invitation, please send email to "info @ tevanc.org" and we will get right back to you! Select replays are available and linked from the TEVA web site:
tevanc.org
TEVA – Triad Electric Vehicle Association
tevanc.org
Upcoming EVents TEVA is holding meetings and programs using the web based meeting tool Zoom starting with the April 2020 meeting due to the Coronavirus COVID19 outbreak. Members, see your email or send a message to “info @ tevanc.org” for an invitation. Saturday August 1st, 2020, TEVA Zoom virtu…Yes, we are having a TEVA meeting on Saturday September 5th! Details coming out later today!
TEVA – Triad Electric Vehicle Association
tevanc.org
Upcoming EVents TEVA is holding meetings and programs using the web based meeting tool Zoom starting with the April 2020 meeting due to the Coronavirus COVID19 outbreak. Members, see your email or send a message to “info @ tevanc.org” for an invitation. Saturday August 1st, 2020, TEVA Zoom virtu…You are invited to attend these free sessions of the SFT conference, online!
September 23 Best Practices & Lessons Learned in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment register.gotowebinar.com/register/667867959885916940The Best Practices & Lesson Learned in Charging Infrastructure Deployment session will feature an expert panel covering the policies, strategies, best practices and lessons learned in electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment. With pressure from government and the public to electrify fleets at all levels, availability and access to charging is key to success. This is an expensive endeavor with layers of considerations. Learn how to best approach and meet your charging infrastructure deployment from experts and those with experience.
October 7
Electric Vehicle Options for Fleets register.gotowebinar.com/register/7390859295713485324The Electric Vehicle Options for Fleets session will feature available and planned plug-in electric vehicle options from LD through HD. Electrification advances and announcements are coming on a daily basis. With more than $200B committed to vehicle electrification by the transportation OEMs the options will grow tremendously over the next few years. Hear from OEMs and others about what is available and coming to market from motorcycles and low speed electric vehicles to class-8 electric tractors.
November 4 Resiliency Considerations With Alternative Fuels & Transportation Technology register.gotowebinar.com/register/2981220633532954383
This Resiliency Considerations with Alternative Fuels & Transportation Technology session will examine perspectives in emergency and disaster response as alternative fuels and transportation technologies increase in penetration. What technologies will provide solutions and benefits and what technologies will need special measures and protection?
Oh, and Generation180 is also sponsoring a week of #EVents during National Drive Electric Week, #NDEW! Participate and you too could win a pretty nice ebike, see this pledge:
Get in on this e-bike raffle for Electrify Your Ride Week – Generation180
generation180.org
The first ever Electrify Your Ride Week is coming soon, and we decided to giveaway a legit, beautiful e-bike to […]Do you have an EV of some type AND a solar installation or charger? Would you like to share your experiences?
How can we as a club help any member or partner institution who wishes to be featured in the 2020 National Solar Tour?
Sign up here if interested, and let "info @ tevanc.org" know too!
www.nationalsolartour.org/
www.nationalsolartour.org
This October, visit solar homes in your community and learn how clean, renewable, rooftop solar is already powering communities across America.The competition is heating up in #EVs globally. Though I don’t agree with over the top skepticism on @Tesla, the news on @Volvo Polestar is interesting!
Volvo’s Polestar 2 Outsold Tesla’s Model 3 In Sweden And Norway In August
www.forbes.com
The numbers I have—from Norway’s OFV and Sweden’s BIL—show the Polestar 2 with 504 units sold in Norway in August versus the 264 Model 3s Tesla delivered there.This was one of several detailed reviews that led us to realize our wonderful Chevrolet Volt has held its value, though we traded for a Chevrolet Bolt BEV with 250mi battery pack. #Volt to #Bolt
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Segway electric scooters ride across the US as company teases e-moped
electrek.co
While most electric scooters are used for last-mile type trips as urban transportation solutions, they can occasionally be seen making much longer journeys. Case in point is the first known trans-America electric scooter trip, which was just completed yesterday. The feat was sponsored by Segway, who…Short notice: tomorrow is the deadline for 1-min EV related videos to be submitted to the Electric Auto Association for their National Drive Electric Week online campaign.
www.electricauto.org/blog/a-call-for-your-ev-videos
My video: youtu.be/UMiEpZiBArQ
A call for your EV videos — Electric Auto Association
www.electricauto.org
Your 1-minute EV video will make National Drive Electric Week rock! 5 Min ReadGr8 story about LAPD deploy of BMW i3, sad to hear they didn’t deploy the range extender! Written by an 18 year old!
Los Angeles Police Department Is Selling Its Fleet Of BMW i3 Vehicles
insideevs.com
The highly touted program that brought BMW i3 vehicles to the LAPD wasn’t a success. It proved too expensive and the i3s weren’t suitable as patrol cars.Whoa, 620+ mi (1000+ km) on a single charge for a production Hyundai Kona! Now what could we do with our #LightEVs on a racetrack at max 20mph?
Hyundai Kona EV Drives 1,000+ Kilometers
cleantechnica.com
Three Hyundai Kona EV drivers just surpassed 1,000 km (620 miles) on a single charge, each in a different Kona EV.Hey how about taking the Jeep for a trail ride today?
Jeep’s new 1,500W full-suspension fat tire electric bike to begin shipping
electrek.co
What has 1,500 peak watts and can climb mountain trails like a billy goat? Jeep’s new e-bike, apparently. And now Jeep and its partners are sharing new updates about the powerful new off-road fat tire electric bicycle. Car companies have been jumping on the e-bike bandwagon left and right over the…It has been 47 years since I had a @Honda CB125. An electric CB125R could be to emotorbikes what the VW Beetle was to small cars!
How about "… good option for the world!"
Honda CB125R based electric bike under development. Good option for India?
auto.hindustantimes.com
The patent image suggests a Neo Sports Cafe inspired electric bike which shares its key structural parts with the existing Honda CB125R.There were rumors that the Harley Davidson ebike or electric motorcycle would have a sound generator, that didn’t happen.
Now Xiaomi/Ninebot has a Lamborghini styled GoKart – it DOES make sounds like its namesake sports car!
Xiaomi Unveils Lamborghini Edition of its Ninebot GoKart Pro
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Featuring an "engine sound profile emulation system" that replicates the sound of the supercars.The North Carolina Division of Air Quality is accepting proposals to fund clean diesel projects. More than $616,000 is available for eligible projects through the Mobile Source Diesel Emission Reduction Grant program. The grants can be used to cover a wide range of projects including repowering non-road construction or agricultural equipment with cleaner burning engines, converting vehicles to run on alternative fuels and repowering a locomotive.
Individuals, businesses and organizations from the public and private sector are eligible to apply. The division will prioritize funding for non-road equipment projects, but proposals for on-road and locomotive projects will be considered if funding is available.
Applications must be received through the North Carolina Division of Air Quality’s Grant Management System no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 30, 2020 to be considered. More information on eligible projects and application instructions is available online at deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/air-quality/motor-vehicles-air-quality/mobile-source-emissions-reducti….
NC DEQ: Mobile Sources Emissions Reductions Grant
deq.nc.gov
Mobile Sources Emissions Reductions Grant Success Stories Past Grants 2019/2020 Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants The NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is looking for proposals for projects that will reduce diesel emissions through the Mobile Source Diesel…FYI, Electrify America pass plus members will resume being billed their monthly membership fee next month.
As you may have read by now, the SFT Conference is shifting to online delivery. With the pandemic still expanding, and the shift to virtual event, our promotional efforts are ramping-up. Nearly half of the agenda is EV-related sessions! Of special interest to the EV community, the following sessions all relate to electrified transportation:
July 29 – Electrification of Regional Haul Trucking featuring North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE)
September 23 – Best Practices & Lessons Learned in Charging Infrastructure Deployment
October 7 – Electric Vehicle Options for Fleets
December 2 – Idle Reduction – An Easy Win (description forthcoming)
December 16 – Change Management to Remove Resistance & Roadblocks (description forthcoming)
[www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/conferenceagenda](www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/conferenceagenda?fbclid=IwAR3-RGjbEAfG6Dyu35ehXmYyxarN5jui0FwEF920gB…)
I made a video about towing my free Zero FXS home from Dallas using my Hyundai Ioniq. Written story with more geeky details on my blog (ecodweeb .com)
Mission Impossible? Towing without a Tesla from Texas to North Carolina
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Would you risk getting stranded to get a FREE electric motorcycle from Texas? I did!Some EV Myths you might be able to debunk, share this with folks "on the fence" about getting an EV:
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Thank you Generation180!
The August web meeting of the Triad EV Association (TEVA) is at 9am Saturday August 1st. The agenda is posted at tevanc.org
This month we will celebrate completion of a major project and we are honored to be joined by Generation180.org
If you wish to join our mailing list to receive invites to the monthly meeting, please send a request to ‘info @tevanc.org’
Working on an ELF last week it would have been great to create threaded inserts. Has anyone used riveting tools to add threaded inserts to sheet aluminum or steel?
(Yes there are better quality tools out there, we elected to remove the prior, less durable low cost rivet nut tool.)
[edited: this Tacklife riveter looks to be decent quality bolt cutter style for half dozen threaded inserts a month.]
tacklifetools.com
About Tacklife: At Tacklife, we aim to manufacture the best products that inspire our consumers to live a more convenient, secure lifestyle. We have our professional products monitoring team to focus on every single detail that matters to you and develop well-made, portable, exquisite products. Main…And the demand for trained #LightEV Techs is growing too! Thanks to Triad Electric Vehicle Association, North Carolina members for their long time support in evolving the Light EV Tech Training program!
E-Bikes Are Having Their Moment. They Deserve It.
www.nytimes.com
The benefits of owning a battery-powered two-wheeler far outweigh the downsides, especially in a pandemic.Can you overnight charge an EV on the Solar EVARC? Answers here!
Overnight charging on an EVARC Solar Charging station: will two charging vehicles kill its battery?
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Durham, NC has several of these EVARC stand alone, off-grid, solar powered EV chargers. But I wondered, what happens if we plug two vehicles in at the same t…(EV Geek alert!) Remember BetaMax vs VHS? Take 2 as CCS has won over the major holdout, @Nissan, so ChAdeMO may be dead!
Commentary: Nissan ends war over electric-car charging standards, as Tesla stands apart
www.greencarreports.com
With the Nissan Ariya moving to CCS, Nissan has ended a standards battle that’s arguably set EVs back this past decade. Now will Tesla go CCS in the U.S., too?West Virginia EAA club is asking for feedback on fast chargers in the Mountain State. If you travel through WV here is their survey
www.wveaa.org/survey.html
I added I81 Martinsburg area as we travel through to Hagerstown monthly.
West Virginia EV Travelers Survey
www.wveaa.org
West Virginia Electric Auto Association Survey of Out of State EV TravelersTEVA Zoom meeting is on Saturday July 11th so have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
We’ll catch up with each other on the 11th at 9am!
Our club now has TWO "Naked ELFs" One is in our Hillsborough #LightEV Workshop, which was created by an NCSU Engineering student while working at Organic Transit. The latest was acquired from a former Organic Transit staff member and is being refurbished.
We will keep posting photos of each and progress on these #NELFs with them on this Flickr album:
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TEVA Members have two Organic Transit "Naked ELFs" along with several regular single seater ELFs. Some photos from ELF maintenance at the Hillsborough Light EV workshop June 2020.Sad the original @Segway Transporters are no longer being made. But the Segway Powersports #miniPRO and twin @Ninebot S include the patented @Segway self balancing technologies for up to 250lb riders!
Tens of thousands of mini Segway Powersports units were sold this year worldwide!
Segway announces it is killing off the classic self-balancing Segway PT
electrek.co
Nearly 20 years ago, the Segway two-wheeled, self-balancing people transporter was unveiled on top of a mountain of hype. Now the innovative yet oft-ridiculed Segway PT is being quietly killed off by its parent company. In a move that is, unfortunately, becoming a sign of the times, the sun is setti…