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View the presentation as pdf Why Drive Electric? well, it’s cheaper, more fun and especially: Good for the Environment! EVs are better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants.  40% of greenhouse gas pollution comes from transportation.EVs don’t contribute to air pollution - a key contributor to premature deaths, illness,  and lost workdays.EV components, esp. batteries are highly recyclable .Driving electric reduces our dependency on oil imports.EVs get even cleaner over time, as we generate our electricity with more renewable energy. Did you know that 6 kWhs of electricity are…

There were several EV-related bills introduced in the Hawaii legislature for the 2021 session. Hawaii EV is supportive of legislation designed to reduce barriers to the adoption of sustainable transportation and the acceleration of the decarbonization of our transportation sector. We will be providing our members (including members of our various EV clubs) with our position on each of these bills, along with encouragement, information, and tools so that we can offer loud support. In the meantime, we’d like to share the list of bills with you. If you would like to track these bills so that you can receive…

by Sharon Geiken What I learned from Senator Russell Ruderman 1. Time your letter when a bill is coming up to testify 2. Write your letter as part of an Organization as it carries more weight 3. In the first sentence say who you are (group, as a constituent if applicable and what you want) ie KauaiEV, constituent, please vote yes on bill # Keep it brief. Be polite, this is not the place to vent, we want to change opinions not give way to emotionally relieve ourselves

Whether you're curious about electric vehicles or an experienced EV driver, these free EVents offer expert advice and everyday EV owner experiences by and for local Hawaii residents. KauaiEV and Hawaii Electric Vehicle Association invite everyone to two webinars and to a socially distanced EV caravan on Kauai to celebrate National Drive Electric Week (September 26 – October 4, 2020). These EVents will“…get people charged up about the advantages of electric vehicles and encourage the adoption of clean transportation in Hawaii”,said Noel Morin, president of Hawaii EV.  Saturday, September 26th    (9 - 11 am) Webinar 1     EV 101 –…

This is a collection of tips, in case you want to buy an electric vehicle in Hawaii. Renting an EV to test the experience Before buying, consider renting an EV. Whenever I travel and need a car, I rent an EV or Extended Range EV (BMW i3 or Chevy Volt) on turo.com, which is like AirBnB for cars. This is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with a new car. On several Islands there are also EV rental companies, for example “Mission Zero Hawaii”. Renting one at home will give you additional insight in the public charging situation, and especially…

Hawaii EV Press release: Transportation puts more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than any other sector in the U.S. economy. In Hawaii, the percentage of transportation-related pollution is higher, representing an excess of 40% of all local greenhouse gas emissions.  Hawaii is now following a global trend in the electrification of transportation and transition off fossil fuels. If you are curious about all-electric vehicle alternatives to your gas guzzler car, SUV, or truck, then you won’t want to miss the 10th annual National Drive Electric Week (September 26 - October 4), which promises to answer your questions and excite anyone…

Here's an update on the 2020 legislative issues that the Tesla Hawaii Club secretary, Noreen Reimel, put together.  She is also in charge of policy at Hawaii Energy: Yesterday was the deadline for the first decking, when bills pass through the body they started in (either the House or the Senate). There are a small handful of bills that will be voted on early next week. The next step is for the bills to crossover to the other body and go through their committees (House bills now go in front of Senate committees and vice versa) EV bills that passed:HB2462…

Currently there are great rebate incentives available in California, from the state and from the various electric utilities throughout the state.   A friend sent this to me, and while it applies mainly to California I thought I’d post it since several of our members are residents in both states. You do not need to have a CA ID to purchase or lease a vehicle or to take advantage of the CA state rebate offers, so even if you live full time on Kauai it seems you can purchase a 2019 Niro EV from California and have it shipped to…

Thank you! I can’t even express my gratitude in words, This award means so much to me. I am so happy all my hard work did not just pay off in form of new and happier EV drivers, it is also recognized here.  But I say “My hard work” and should say “Our hard work”. It wasn’t just me, it took an island. The other Kauai EV leaders and members worked hard as well. Our utility KIUC, one of the most progressive in the US gave us a grant so I could hold free classes for new EV drivers at…

We are so excited! KauaiEV is going to participate in the “Lights on Rice” Christmas parade! Please join us! 2 years ago KauaiEV participated for the first time. Each car should be decorated with Christmas lights of some kind. Please call, email, or comment on this blogpost for entry and suggestions. The big event is Friday, Dec. 6th. We meet at 3PM - so early, because of traffic jams - at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot. Cars should be mostly decorated at this point and we’ll just put on finishing touches and have fun together. We are looking for a variety…