Colorado Springs EV Club

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

New MB driver Tom Croak

Our newest member is Tom Croak, he's leasing a 2024 Mercedes Benz EQE with an AMG upgrade. Please make him welcome! You may see a review of the EQE at: https://youtu.be/QQBUVYNcSrI?si=DBa--x3WuKL2au3Z

Cars during disasters...

I want everyone safe and well in times of a crisis. I also know that a common complaint about electric cars is their alleged lack of power during a hurricane or other such disaster. I have found the following two articles interesting (there are many more!) that when a known event is approaching (hurricane), all the fuel in a large area is sold out and unavailable. Electricity, however, is completely available right up until something causes the grid to fail.

Check out the first two article I was able to find on the topic:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/08/business/hurricane-milton-florida-gasoline-shortages/index.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/florida-gas-stations-are-running-out-of-fuel-as-people-flee-hurricane-milton-.html

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Are EVs 1,850x more polluting than gas cars?

If you've heard that EV tire pollution is 1,850x worse than gas cars, then listen to Ben Sullins about the topic: https://youtu.be/Gta7HFJPyy4?si=Vdtlncc-PJdh0CuP .

Monday, October 7, 2024

EV Expo in Pueblo, CO needs folks!

The Black Hill Energy Expo in Pueblo, CO this weekend (Oct. 12) needs two EV knowledgeable people to ride shotgun in CyberTrucks to answer questions. You do not need to bring a CyberTruck to the event, they just want some in the passenger seat to answer EV questions for the visitors. Please register at: https://driveelectriccolorado.org/event/black-hills-energy-ev-expo/ if you're interested. You may also contact Elaine Borseth at 858.395.8181 for more information. I believe these are paid events, so you can get paid to be the ride-along!