Tesla Electric Car Information
We’ve introduce a new Tesla Ownership section on our website. This will include information that is relevant to Big Island owners (or would-be owners). The section will be updated periodically
Coming – Coffee and EV Meet-Up in Hawi – April 7, 2018
Coffee and EV Meet-Up – Kohala Coffee Mill (Hawi)
Charging Station Status
Pahoa Recreation Center Charger This is brief update on the status of some of our charging stations, based on recent reports and check-ins. Home Depot (Hilo) – Operable. This
New Fast Charger on Hamakua Coast – Now Energized!
Photo courtesy of member Gary Miller. We’re happy to announce that the Big Island’s latest Fast Charger is now live. This station is located at the Papaaloa Country Store, at 35-2032
$8M VW Settlement – Opportunity to Influence How it is Spent
We received an email from the State Energy Office soliciting ideas on how it should spend our allocation of the VW settlement (consequence of their fraud involving diesel vehicles). Excerpt
February 2018 News – Meet-Ups, Fast Chargers, and Stories
In this update – Meet-Ups, Fast Chargers, and Your Stories… MEET-UPS Recent Gatherings… So far this year we have held a couple of Coffee and EV meet-ups – on January
New DC Fast Charger in Keaau!
The Big Island’s latest Fast Charger is now in service. This one is operated by Greenlots. You will be able to use major credit cards but we recommend getting the
THE POTENTIAL PITFALLS OF ELECTRIC CARS, IN 5 CHARTS – BIEVA’s Take
A recent Wired article raised a number of important questions. It does it in a way that can be perceived as doubt-inspiring. However, it offers an opportunity to raise hope.
How Far Are We from an Electric Vehicle Tipping Point?
A recent Business Insider article (“Everyone is making the same big mistake about electric cars”) offered a perspective regarding the barriers to broader electric vehicle adoption. This is a response from BIEVA member,