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1 13 Robert White's Ford Mach E — Reaction To Long-Term Ownership In Episode 12 , we revisited an interview with Robert White in August of 2021. He had just purchased a first-generation Ford Mach E and gave us his initial reaction and thoughts. We're back to ask about his experience now that he's had it for over a year. Amy and Brandon discuss what Robert would do differently, what he's learned, a...

1 12 Robert White's Initial Thoughts On His Ford Mach E We pulled an interview from a year ago to hear Robert White's initial thoughts on purchasing a first-generation Ford Mach E. As MTE's VP of Member Services & Community Relations, Robert is fully embracing the role MTE has in helping members adopt elective vehicles. Amy Byers conducted that ride-along as part of our employee newsletter. Yo...

S1 E11 EV Spotlight: Ford F-150 Lightning The Ford F-150 Lightnings are on the roads now, and many are asking if they are worth it. TJ Lewis and Lee Moore, two EV Car Club members, purchased the trucks and gave us their opinions and first-hand experience. Amy and Brandon dig into what it's like to drive, what features they like, and what potential buyers should consider before purchasing the...

1 10 Are you taking advantage of EV tax incentives? Few people enjoy doing their taxes, and even fewer want to dive into the nuts and bolts to understand them. But, Teri Viswanath is one of those people. As CoBank's lead economist in power, energy, and water, Teri has spent hours learning how EV owners and future owners can use the tax incentives to their advantage. With recent changes regarding E...

1 9 Don't be afraid of buying a used EV Christi Mooring loves sporty cars, big trucks, and driving them fast. She purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 because she wanted something fun to drive. Amy and Brandon discuss her experience purchasing a used EV and what she learned from the process. Christi also gives some tips based on her experience driving in cold weather with her used EV. Here's some m...

1 8 How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric vehicles Many of our members are choosing to purchase all-electric vehicles. But, there are a lot of questions about EVs like where to buy, how to charge them, and which one is right for me. MTE is helping our members by providing resources and programs to make the transition easier and less intimidating. Amy and Brandon discuss with Brad G...

1 7 Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4 Are you curious about the Volkswagen ID.4? We were too! Brandon and Amy rode along with Brad Gibson, MTE's Chief Cooperative Business Officer, to discuss why he chose to purchase the ID.4 and hear about his experience with it. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs &am...

1 6 How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles We loved talking to Josh Witt in the last episode about his Hyundai Ioniq 5. This week, Brandon discusses Josh's 3,800-mile journey to Tucson, Arizona. They discuss how he planned to make the trip along with some of the challenges he faced making a long-distance drive in his EV. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we re...

Season 1 Episode5 Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5 MTE member Josh Witt sat down with Brandon to discuss the Ioniq 5 and why he decided to purchase it. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resources https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE https://mte.com...

Season 1Episode  4 What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on my EV? Like any vehicle, EVs require regular maintenance to improve their reliability and longevity. Amy and Brandon dig into what kind of regular maintenance EV owners should perform including ways to improve your battery life, why EV tires wear out faster, and why EV brakes last longer. Here's some more information you...

Season 1Episode 3 What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle? Experts are anticipating the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle is lower than the total cost of owning an internal combustible engine vehicle. Amy and Brandon discuss what costs EV owners should expect and a few tips on how to figure out if the cost of an EV is right for you. Here's some more information you might find...

1 2 What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger for my home? Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: Programs or Information Mentioned in this Episode All About Electric Vehicles - TVA EnergyRight - MTE has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide electric vehicle resources and programs for our members. TVA has dev...

Season 1 Episode 1 Can your local electric provider handle the growing power demand of electric vehicles? Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner sit down with TVA's Drew Frye to discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles can impact the electric grid and what local electric providers are already doing to handle the increased power demand. Guest: Drew Frye Drew Frye leads the development of TVA’s Ele...