2nd Mile Repair focuses on EV and Hybrid repair here in West Michigan. We spoke with owner Elijah McMillan about how he started this venture the range of services available for EV and hybrid owners. - 2nd Mile Repair - https://www.2ndmilerepair.com/ - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SecondMileRepair - Contact: (231) 867-0550 6777 S 130th Ave, C…

Host Karl Bloss, and guest Ted Ooyevaar, discus the effects of winter on electric vehicles. They offer tips designed to help you get the most out of your car when the cold temps hit. They also cover the steps you should take if you plan to store your car until spring or have the need to leave it for a long period of time. Karl also passes along the…

In this episode, host Karl Bloss welcomes in Brad Kallio, solutionist and founder of the Zynoc Foundation. Brad shares stories of his early years when he experimented with electric vehicles and used that knowledge to created a whole host of solar and electrical powered crafts. He details his work on solar powered pontoons, RV's and golf carts. Plus…

In this episode, host Karl Bloss welcomes in Kraig Schultz of Schultz Engineering to discuss the inner workings of electric vehicles. They cover the charging system and its components plus explain the pros and cons of home versus public charging. You also get the latest in EV News and, as always, the Value Added section. Complete show notes can be …

In this episode host Karl Bloss and guest Tyler Burke discuss home vs. public charging, public charging types, charging networks, how to find public stations, trip planning and EV Charging Etiquette. Show notes are available at: https://www.muskegonevguy.com/2019/06/plug-in-west-michigan-podcast-episode-5.html?fbclid=IwAR3zIKFxySAhEixu5zjceiR_1QqRd…

Host Karl Bloss is joined by Paul Pancella, Professor and Chair of the Physics Department at Western Michigan University, to discuss options when buying a used electric vehicle. They discuss what to look for and what to look out for plus helpful hints if you are a first time EV buyer. Karl also provides the local news and value added sections which…

In episode 3, host Karl Bloss discusses the features of the Tesla Model 3 along with Superchargers, Destination Chargers and Service Center. His guest is recent EV owner Amy Smith who shares he story of going electric. Karl also offers his EV Snippets and Value Added section to this episode. For complete show notes go to: https://www.muskegonevguy.…

Host Karl Bloss discusses Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles with EV owner Josh Bourdon. Karl also highlights the latest in EV news including GM's push to phase out hybrids in favor of all electrics. Show notes are available at: http://www.muskegonevguy.com/2019/02/plug-in-west-michigan-podcast-episode-2.html

In this introductory episode host Karl Bloss debunks many of the myths of owning, driving and maintaining an electric vehicle. Karl is joined by new electric car owner Tyler Burke who adds his insights on the process of switching from fossil fuels to electric. Find the show notes for episode 1 on Karl's blog at: http://www.muskegonevguy.com/2019/01…