Northern Electric Vehicle Experience

David VanAlstyne is the Lead of the EV Society Barrie-Orillia Canada, and he's here to talk to us about all things electric vehicles! If you're interested in electric vehicles and want to know more about the EV Society, then be sure to watch this interview! David shares a lot of great information with us and offers his insights on the future of electric vehicles. From outreach to the future of electric vehicles, this interview is a great way to learn about all things EV!. Join me to learn more about this great organization for EV owners and advocates! Video Interview with Ron Fischer and David VanAlstyne of the EVSociety of Barrie-Orillia Check out Ontario's energy grid at: https://live.gridwatch.ca/home-page.html For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society https://evsociety.ca/ Canada Talks EV's : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgmymQuAYlURyz27qs3Nrum3krmv9zo0J Interesting News: Electric Bucket trucks for the power company: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/14/alectra-toronto-hydro-electric-bucket-trucks/ Canadian EV readiness: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/12/ev-readiness-report-canada/ Quebec EV Charging Network brings in High Power Charging: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/06/electric-circuit-chargers-load-sharing/ Don't Miss the Debut of Twig the Cat near the end! #EVsociety #Interview #electriccars

Looking for the hottest electric trucks on the market? Look no further than our latest video! In this video, we take a look at some of the hottest trucks on the market for 2024. Video footage of the Ford F150 Lighting, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Rivian R1T and others. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety Interesting News: Electric Bucket trucks for the power company: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/14/alectra-toronto-hydro-electric-bucket-trucks/ Canadian EV readiness: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/12/ev-readiness-report-canada/ Quebec EV Charging Network brings in High Power Charging: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/09/06/electric-circuit-chargers-load-sharing/ #FordF150Lightning #podcast#ChevroletSilveradoEV#truck#pickup#electriccars

Are you looking to learn about electric vehicle charging? Look no further! In this video, we'll share with you everything you need to know about EV charging, from the basics to more advanced topics. If you're looking to get started with electric vehicle charging, this is the video for you! We'll show you everything you need to know to get started, from the basics of electric vehicle charging to exploring the different plug types(J1772, NACS, CHADEMO, CCS, Tesla). By the end of this video, you'll have everything you need to know to get started with electric vehicle charging! I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. Video Footage of: Ford F150 Lightning, Hummer EV, Chevrolet Bolt EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevrolet Equinox EV, VW ID4, VW ID Buzz, and others. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety #EVmyths #EVdebunked #dontbelievethehype #EVfacts #electricvehicletruths #gettheFUDout #EVtechnology #EVmythbusters #electricvehiclesmatter #EVsavesplanet

In this video, we tackle the misconceptions and false information surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). Join us as we debunk common electric vehicle myths and educate you about their superior performance, benefits, and environmental advantages. Don't let the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) deter you from making an informed decision about embracing the future of transportation! We address concerns such as Cost of operating an EV, Long charging times, and Grid Collapse, discussing how advancements in EV technology have effectively eliminated these issues, and created new opportunities. With a focus on debunking misinformation, we explore the safety, reliability, and affordability of electric vehicles. Discover the economic advantages of owning an EV, including reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expenses, and how they impact our lives. Furthermore, we delve into the positive environmental impact that EVs have by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. Through this video, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and facts necessary to make an informed choice regarding electric vehicles. Join us in debunking Electric Vehicle FUD to ensure you can confidently embrace the future of sustainable transportation. If you found this video informative, please consider subscribing to our channel for more engaging content on electric vehicles and sustainable technology.

I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together.

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For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution

For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety

#EVmyths #EVdebunked #dontbelievethehype #EVfacts #electricvehicletruths #gettheFUDout #EVtechnology #EVmythbusters #electricvehiclesmatter #EVsavesplanet

The 7 Automaker - Charging Network? GM, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia, Stellantis, and Honda have joined forces to create if successful the largest charging network in North America. Should we believe it or is this another headline with little meat, Let's talk about it.

Article on this topic https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/automakers-unite-electric-vehicle-charging-network-1.6918442 https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/12/08/flo-gm-40000-chargers-canada-us/ Here's some of the companies switching to NACS its not a complete list, missing flo for sure but whatever https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ev-companies-using-tesla-nacs-charging-connector/ I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 Video footage of Ford F150 Lightning , Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Mercedes EQS, Opel Astra and others. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety #FordF150Lightning #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV #VWIDBuzz

Today we talk about a Clickbait newspaper headline that hurts EV adoption and plays into the anti EV oposition, EV's piling up on Dealer lots, get real there are Waiting lists not surplus.

Video footage of the Ford F150 Lighting and the Chevy Silverado EV and others.

For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution

For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety

Interesting News:

Globe article https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-unsold-electric-vehicles/

Ford Cuts Prices https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orAqmA0YTg4

#FordF150Lightning #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV

Battery Material Price Cuts https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/research/lithium-and-cobalt-cbs-march-2023-lithium-prices-slide-cobalt-prices-steady#:~:text=Prices%20have%20dropped%2052.4%25%20since,market%20are%20currently%20loss%2Dmaking.

Building codes are one of the most powerful tools for change we have. With the right building codes we can make sure everyone has a place to charge at home or work and around town.Video footage of the Rivian R1T and R1S, Opel Corsa and Astra, Audi A8, VW ID Buzz and others. This Pod will walk you through all the reasons why your Building codes NEED to change. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety This is a good article on this topic from Electric Autonomy: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/05/24/ev-charging-canada-murbs-2/ #ChevroletEquinoxEV #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV

What is Vehicle to Grid anyway?

Is this important to me?

Is this going to cost me or Make me money?

In this episode we discuss what Canada is doing in the EV battery Space.

Stellantis Battery plant Progress in Brampton

VW Battery Plant in St Thomas

Northvolt battery plant in Montreal and

How Canada aims to be a major supplier of Minerals to the new economy.

Update on NACS Challenges of EV charging in Canada Charger Safety What is Flo up to? Special comment from another podcaster! Interesting News: Flo To add 2000 Chargers in Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/04/26/canada-infrastructure-bank-flo-2000-fast-chargers/ Flo to Supply 40K Chargers to GM in Canada and the USA https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/12/08/flo-gm-40000-chargers-canada-us/ Here's some of the companies switching to NACS its not a complete list, missing flo for sure but whatever https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ev-companies-using-tesla-nacs-charging-connector/ I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 Video footage of Ultium Charging, Flo Ultrafast DC Chargers, Electrify America, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV and others. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety #FordF150Lightning #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV #VWIDBuzz

Ford and GM announce they are switching to NACS FLO and ABB jump on board CCS Canadian Charging News Interesting News: Flo To add 2000 Chargers in Canada https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/04/26/canada-infrastructure-bank-flo-2000-fast-chargers/ Flo to Supply 40K Chargers to GM in Canada and the USA https://electricautonomy.ca/2022/12/08/flo-gm-40000-chargers-canada-us/ Here's some of the companies switching to NACS its not a complete list, missing flo for sure but whatever https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/ev-companies-using-tesla-nacs-charging-connector/ I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 Video footage of Ultium Charging, Flo Ultrafast DC Chargers, Ford F150 Lightning and Persuit, VW ID Buzz, Audi A8 and others. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety #FordF150Lightning #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV #VWIDBuzz

In this episode we discuss Ford's big decision, the state of the automobile supply chain and a bit about where I've been

News: https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/01/30/demand-is-suddenly-soaring-for-electric-vehicle-batteries-can-canada-seize-the-moment.html?rf https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/battery-materials-temiskaming-shores-1.6300110 https://www.nemaskalithium.com/en/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/frontier-lithium-mining-batteries-1.6241491 I will attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. NorthernEVexperience@gmail.com Leave a voice message, I may use it in the Podcast!⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ron-fischer https://www.youtube.com/@canadianboltevexperience5921 Video footage of Battery and EV Production and others. For More great Canadian EV content check out the EV Revolution Show @EVRevolution For EV Owner Community check out the Electric Vehicle Society @ElectricVehicleSociety Interesting News: 7 Electric Auto Makers band together: https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/07/28/seven-automakers-30000-chargers-north-america/ Quebec's EV battery recovery program https://electricautonomy.ca/2023/07/31/zero-emission-bus-procurement-canada/ #FordF150Lightning #podcast #electricvehicle #canada #ChevroletSilveradoEV #VWIDBuzz

In this episode Ron talks about a recent CBC article about public charging and the impact it has on EV adoption.

Why does this article only tell half the story, we will dig a lot deeper.

I will also attempt to answer any questions you have so please send them to me and we can all learn together. rfischer@allandaletechnologies.com www.allandaletechnologies.com

The CBC article in question is here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/electric-vehicle-charging-stations-1.6293915

Episode 2-8

This is a great episode for people that are thinking about buying an electric car.

I walk you through my decision making process and hopefully help you to make the right decision for you.

I also warn you about some of the pitfalls outhere.

In this episode a listener writes in to ask what to do if he lives in a condo without EV charging.

Is it impossible to wire a condo for EV chargers?

If my condo won't let me install a charger what do I do?

Interesting tidbits going into winter

Featuring the Hyundai IONIQ 5, should this be your next EV

Is IONIQ 5 a Tesla Model Y Killer?

Updating you on what's going on in the world of EV charging stations.

Is 50kW still enough?

Aging infrastructure

Should workplaces be installing charging stations.

In this episode we explore the VW ID 4, is it right for you and our climate.  

Will The ID 4 be a TESLA killer?

Is living with an EV really a sacrifice? 

In this episode I cover what an average day is like with an EV. How green is an EV really and what are some of the pitfalls in owning an EV.  Don't forget if you have some questions feel free to send them to me and I will try to answer then on air.  If you send an audio question I may use it in the pod.

Have a great week!

Of course you can road trip...this Pod gets into the details.

I get this question a lot.  Usually random people stopping me in the parking lot, or at work or whatever.  This episode goes deep into range, what it really is, what you need for daily use and what do you do when you have to drive beyond your normal range?  Have a listen, it really isn't scary.

EVduty, Chargepoint, Flo, Clipper Creek, etc.

We cover what types of charging standards and connectors are out there.  Brands of chargers, and why you might choose one over the other.  What is involved to hook it up?

Even a  Chevrolet Bolt EV has great excelleration.  In this episode we learn about regenerative braking, and what the torque is like in an EV.  I also cover some details about the vehicle, how it operates, and why it's fun to drive.

Does it Cost more to Drive an EV?

This episode covers why I went electric and the thought process that went into that decision.

Buying a car is an emotional experience at the best of times, when you are an early adopter it's worse.

Learn about what you need to do to build the confidence to make this choice for yourself.