Stu's EV Universe

This week, Stu talks to Dana Briggs, owner of EVentures EV car rentals  in Dayton, Ohio. Through a generational love of cars, he found his  niche… his “car calling” if you will. He manages a large and diversified  stable of electric rides. Find out more about this unique and electric  business!  Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU   Learn more about Evol...

This week, Stu talks with Joel Levin, Executive Director of Plug in America.  We discuss many specifics about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will effect the future of electric vehicles.  We also discuss the history and importance of Plug in America as the voice of the EV consumer.  What are the immediate challenges in the short term for EV adoption and what will be the bigge...

This week, Stu talks with Jeff Stoll! Stoll has worked for Tesla in various roles for several years. He chats about his personal journey and how above all, Tesla values his drive and ambition. Hear his thoughts on where we are now on our electric journey and what is in store on the road ahead! Will advances in technology lead to a more just and equitable society and the luxury of us all having mor...

Stu speaks with Elaine Borseth, President of the Electric Vehicle Association about the group’s roots, where they are now and what is in store for the future.  Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU   Learn more about Evolve KY at: www.evolveky.org     Topics: EVA, EVs, Tesla, National Drive Electric Week, NDEW, Earth Day, Electric Vehicles, Equity

Stu has his first ever round-table discussion with past guests Spencer Rhoden and Eden Ungar, along with new guests Kelly Parker and Dylan Mears. These four 20-year-olds and Stu discuss the future of electric vehicles, public transportation, climate change, and more! They talk about the next generation of drivers and how transportation -- and the world --  is changing. This fascinating conver...

Stu speaks with John Hipchen, Executive Director of the Electric School Bus Coalition.  For years, bright yellow school buses were followed by a trail of dirty diesel fumes.  Now that is starting  change.  The health benefits to our children and our environment depend on school buses getting cleaner and electrification promises a much healthier ride for our kids.  But the...

Stu chats with Justin Morgan, chairperson of automotive technology at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Sinclair has the distinction of being the oldest automotive program in the nation (starting in 1906). Morgan looks to the future by providing innovative programs like the intensive training program Tesla Start. And most recently the college has acquired a GM EV1 to bring a bit of histo...

Stu talks with Jack Smith, who traces Horatio Nelson Jackson's 1903 journey -- the first cross-country automobile trip in the United States.  Smith drives a 60's-era VW bus, converted to electric, dubbed the Rust Bus.  Each journey had its own unique set of challenges.  Drive on this adventurous path with us and find out more!    Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/S...

Stu talks to Ed Fessler who has raced cross country since he was a teen. Now, after catching the EV bug with his Tesla, he has taken the leap to electric on two wheels. Tune in to find out more!   Check out Ed's youtube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCo_Uni6STTB66DvmVQIf8bg    Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU     Learn more about Evolve KY at:...

Stu speaks with Rap Hankins about his community of Trotwood, Ohio and his journey to make this great community better.  For underserved communities, there can be a lot of challenges, and Rap is working hard to make sure that his neighbors aren't left behind as we move towards a cleaner, more equitable future with electric vehicles.  EVs are fun, but we also explore the deeper side of wha...

Gas?  Where we are going we don’t need gas!  In this episode we go back to the future as we talk to Joost de Vries, CEO of DeLorean Motor Company, to discuss the reimagining and rebirth of the iconic Delorean. And who better than Joost, with a lifetime in the automotive industry working for the likes of Tesla in its infancy and Karma Automotive. Can lightning strike again?   Su...

In this episode, Stu speaks to Berea, Kentucky's Police Chief Eric Scott. Berea is currently the only city in Kentucky to purchase EVs as cruisers. It’s now been a year since they were deployed in the community. Find out how they have been received by the community, how the officers adapted, how the costs compare to their “traditional” gas vehicles, and how these vehicles have effected their polic...

This episode, Stu speaks to Chris Paine, the filmmaker who brought us THE EV films that marked a movement -- Who Killed the Electric Car and Revenge of the Electric Car! Chris offers up insider insight on favorite moments in these films along with a lively discussion of his craft. The argument can be made that without these films, and the awareness they brought, the EV movement may only be a shado...

Join us for our one-year anniversary episode!  Stu's extra special guest is Zan Dubin-Scott, an EV pioneer and the co-founder of Plug-in America.  Zan and Stu share a common passion -- marketing.  Within these few delightful minutes we explore the past, present and future of marketing as it relates to electric vehicles and hear about the early days of our EV revolution!   ...

On this episode, Stu talks to Sunny Gulati, one of Evolve KY's most active members. Sunny was kind enough to take me for a spin in his Tesla Model Y with Full Self Driving (FSD) so that I can experience it first hand.  What are FSD's strengths?  What are its weaknesses?  Will it ever be ready for prime time?  Will Sunny's wife stop punching him in the arm for having FSD on? &nb...

On this episode, Stu talks to Sujoy Dhar, an Indian journalist who has written and edited many environmental and business stories, about EVs in his country. While there’s growing interest, a lack of charging infrastructure hinders wide adoption. What are government leaders saying about the future? What sorts of EVs are people there most interested in? What does the prospect of green transportation...

On this episode, Stu talks to Josh Noble, tourism services manager at the Kingman Arizona office of tourism, about the Route 66 EV Museum. While there are many automotive museums and collections with one or two EVs, this is the only museum dedicated only to electric vehicles. What’s their oldest EV? What’s the oddest EV in their collection? What’s the most popular? You’ll find out about the museum...

On this episode, Stu talks with Emily Miller, founder of the Rebelle Rally.  EVs are more and more being welcomed into the multi-day off-road rally and they are proving to be winners.  Miller talks about how the all-woman rally is as much a testing ground for vehicles as their drivers and navigators.  No cellphones.  No GPS.  Extreme temperatures.  11-14 hour days. &n...

On this episode, Stu talks with Michael Bream, founder of EV West. Michael is passionate about keeping classic cars rolling through electrification.  Vehicle owners trust Bream to not only electrify their rides, but to make their cars quicker, better and more fun. They discuss the wide variety of vehicles he works with and ask the questions: What does a well-loved vehicle look like? Could a c...

Stu speaks with Levi Tillemann, vice president for policy and international outreach at Ample, a battery swapping company.  Battery swapping is a very different model of putting power in an EV than what most of us are used to.  It’s a system that basically swaps out the main battery pack with a fresh one fully charged when range gets low (instead of visiting an area charging station and...

This week, Stu chats with Paul Scott, EV trailblazer and staunch clean fuels advocate. They discuss the politics of EVs, the real cost of petroleum as a fuel for vehicles, and EV activism. His passion comes through loud and clear in this no holds barred journey.  Come along for this wild ride! (Content Warning: some profanity and brief mention of suicide)  Support us on Patreon at: www.p...

This week, Stu has his first international guest!  Elinor Chalmers is the director of EVA Scotland, an EV influencer with a big presence on social media who has recently been on Fully Charged Live! We talk about how EVs played a leading role in her life (even at her wedding!), the different vehicles and charging infrastructure available in Scotland. We discuss the modern-day issue of FUD (fea...

In this episode, Stu chats with electric car advocate Chelsea Sexton, who appeared in the film, "Who Killed the Electric Car," about the early days of the EV1, how the protests in the film happened organically, and the road ahead 25 years later.  What is she driving these days? All I can say is: Join us; it’s electric!   Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU   ...

Take a ride with us and learn about Columbus Yellow Cab, a nearly 100-year-old family business that CEO and owner Morgan Kauffman reinvented to become a "green" transportation company.  In this age of large global companies like Uber and Lyft, his company is going the extra mile to make electric cars work for their drivers and passengers all the while becoming a great asset to their Ohio community...

This week, Stu talks to Andy Slye, a Telsa YouTuber, and world record holder on Tesla car referrals (approximately 1,500) on his history with making videos, his interest in technology and what goes into making successful YouTube videos.    Support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/StusEVU   Learn more about Evolve KY at: www.evolveky.org    Topics: Tesla, Andy Slye, YouTub...