May 2018 Big Island EV Association Updates
In this update – Kilauea eruption, Meet-Ups, Nissan LEAF Rebate, Charging Stations Support for Lower Puna The eruption of Kilauea and its impact on Puna prevented us from hosting our
Tesla Model 3 Dual Drive and ‘P’ Feature and Pricing
We spoke too soon… Tesla has offered details of the Model 3 Dual Drive and Performance, including feature information and pricing. For those of us with the need for All-Wheel
Tesla Model 3 Dual Drive and ‘P’ Orders Starting Up Soon
Tesla recently announced that orders for the Model 3 Dual Drive and Performance models will soon be possible (sometime this month)! This is great news for reservation holders who are
$3000 Rebate on Nissan LEAF – Limited Time Offer!
In case you’re not already aware, Nissan is offering eligible HELCO customers a $3000 rebate through June 30, 2018. If you’re in the market for a new (~150 mile range)
The EV Tipping Point – Business Considerations
IBD’s recent article on the electric car industry highlights the business considerations facing auto manufacturers and how economies of scale and innovations will soon make electric cars profitable. This is
March – April 2018 Big Island EV Association Updates
In this update – Meet-Ups, Charging Stations Recent Gatherings… March 3 Coffee and EV Meet-Up at Just Cruisin Coffee This Hilo event took place at Just Cruisin Coffee. A small
Update on Fast Charger at the Shops at Mauna Lani
As of April 9, HELCO assumed coverage of the DC Fast Charger at the Shops at Mauna Lani. This station was installed in 2014 by ChargeBliss and represented the first
Big Oil’s Knowledge of Climate Change Risks
I recently came across a DeSmog article (Here is what #ShellKnew about Climate Change in the 1980s) revealing how the company was aware of the risks of fossil fuel as
Coffee and EV Meet-Up at Kohala Coffee Mill Recap
On Saturday, April 7, we gathered at the Kohala Coffee Mill in Hawi for our Coffee and Electric Vehicle meet-up. Some came as far as Hilo to join the event.
HECO’s ‘EoT’ Strategic Roadmap
Hawaiian Electric published their Electrification of Transportation Strategic Roadmap yesterday. In it, you’ll find details of their plan to reduce our dependence on fossil engergy for transportation and electricity. We had the pleasure