Stop thinking of charging an electric vehicle as “filling up!”
Yes, it looks the same. You walk up to a machine, remove a flexible dispenser and insert said dispenser into your car’s fuel storage...
View ArticleWhat does it cost to fill an electric vehicle’s battery pack?
This was a question I had, back when I was starting to consider getting a plug-in vehicle. I get asked this a lot, so...
View Article“I’ll get an electric vehicle, when they can go 500 miles on a charge.”
Another piece of FUD. I hear this one quite often, both in editorials and from consumers unfamiliar with the EV lifestyle. Once again, this...
View ArticleThe Texas plug-in vehicle rebate is back! (but it’s different…)
Once again, Texas has started up the LDPLIP program of rebates for buying or leasing a new plug-in vehicle. For purchases or leases of...
View ArticleNational Drive Electric Week: Dallas / Fort Worth, a recap
There was a different feeling in the air at NDEW2019 in DFW this year and I just don’t mean the lack of torrential rain,...
View ArticleElectric vehicle vs. gasoline-powered vehicle: monthly cost analysis
The spreadsheet shown above is an actual comparison of: 2019 Chevy Bolt EV MSRP: $39,405 (2LT trim level), with: DC Fast Charging Cargo Mat...
View Article2019 Nobel prize in chemistry & EVs
If you’ve debated the importance of the development of electric vehicles with climate change deniers, today’s announcement of the winners of the Nobel Prize...
View ArticleTake a deep breath (it may be your last chance…or not)
This is going to seem out of character for me, but hang on. The New York Times published an article today, entitled “General Motors...
View Article2019 Fort Worth Auto Show
Back in December 2012, I attended the Fort Worth Auto Show. I was brand new to the plug-in vehicle world, having gotten my first...
View ArticleFord Mach-E debut
Last night, Ford introduced the Mustang Mach-E, an electric crossover, via a live YouTube event. This was similar to the event Chevrolet put on,...
View ArticleMr. Reuss, I beg to differ
Mark Reuss, President of General Motors recently wrote an op-ed for CNN, in which he listed the three things that have to change for...
View ArticleMy first experience with range anxiety
Today I’m taking a trip to Glenpool, Oklahoma to pick up a Bolt EV for a client of mine. The normal way to swap...
View ArticleBuzz’s 200th (new) plug-in vehicle sale
Today, I sold the Bolt EV I picked up in Oklahoma. It was my 200th new plug-in vehicle sale. (I have sold a few...
View ArticleAnother step in my electric vehicle journey
Today, I made another career change. I retired…sort of. I am no longer a salesperson at Classic Chevrolet. I have thoroughly enjoyed the last...
View ArticleFully Charged LIVE in Texas!
If you’re in the Austin, Texas area on February 1-2, come on out to Fully Charged LIVE North America 2020. I’ll be at the...
View ArticleEvolve Houston dealership roundtable
On December 13th, I attended a meeting put on by EVolve Houston. Also attending were with local dealership and automotive supply chain leaders to...
View ArticleThe 2020 Houston Auto Show
I will be EV-angelizing in the electric vehicle display of the 2020 Houston Auto Show, from Thursday, January 23rd until Sunday, January 26th. You’ll...
View Article2020 Houston Auto Show Day 1
I arrived at the NRG Center about an hour before the show opened to the public. This gave me an opportunity to see the...
View Article2020 Houston Auto Show: a look back
I had a great time EVangelizing from the EVolve Houston display at the 2020 Houston Auto Show. Here’a video retrospective that includes my ten...
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