Episode 2
SUSTAINABILITY | EVs
Commute: Leaf + Tesla
Studio: FreshEnergy
In this episode, we talk about a more sustainable option for fueling our vehicles, be they personal or transit: electricity.
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Andrew Twite
Then, we're joined in the studio by Andrew Twite from FreshEnergy, who tells us all about the state of EV infrastructure and policy in Minnesota.
Tim Reckmeyer
Mentioned in this Episode
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Improving Electric Vehicle Battery Life
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Suggested Reading
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NYT: Self-Driving Cars Could be a Boon for Aged
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Pioneer Press: Tesla Gaining Traction in MN, but not Without Controversy
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Star Tribune: Electric Vehicle Fee Proposed for Minnesotans
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WIRED: The Electric Car Revolution Will Arrive in 2022​
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Star Tribune: Free-Market Solutions to Pollution
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TED2017: A Climate Solution Where All Sides Can Win
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First, we join EV enthusiast Tim Reckmeyer for his daily commute home from work (Edina to Prior Lake) in his Nissan Leaf--followed by an autopilot joy-ride around in the block in Tim's Tesla. We talk politics, roadtrips, and a future with EVs that drive themselves.
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