Drive Sustainable!

Drive Sustainable!
Our club members drive all kinds of EVs (Teslas, BMWs, Jaguars, Leafs, Bolts, Fords, Audis, electric bikes...)

Sunday, October 27, 2024

No more 12v outlets!

 In a recent update, Tesla has disabled the 12v [formerly known as cigarette lighter] outlets in all their vehicles except the Cybertruck. Here's why: https://youtu.be/ArRMM-2WJcU?si=SGsX6Ffc_I-Gwkos

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Pueblo EV Event - Black Hills Energy

Our club member, James Harrell, was kind enough to send photos from the recent Black Hills Energy event in Pueblo, CO. Thanks James!









Friday, October 18, 2024

New member Jacob Van Stelle

Jacob Van Stelle is our newest member. He drives a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV. Jacob's email request to join the club is as follows:

My name is Jacob Van Stelle and I am a resident of Colorado Springs, and the owner of a 2024 Chevy Equinox EV.  I heard about your club from a current member Gabe Caunt, who mentioned you were a great place to meet other local EV owners, and to get further resources about EV Ownership. It would be nice to be able to speak with others who similarly enjoy their vehicles!

If possible, I would like to join your club and look forward to speaking with you soon! 


Thank you for you time,
Jacob Van Stelle

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

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!