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,
BIEVA 2017 Recap
Happy New Year, Big Island EV Association! I hope that your holiday has been wonderful and that you’re well on your way to a prosperous new year. As I reflect
What Needs to Happen Before Electric Cars Take Over…
The New York Times recently published an article about macro factors that are playing a part in the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles. These include: Cost of components and battery storage,
Latest on Policies That Impact EV Adoption
The Sierra Club and Plug In America recently published their AchiEVe: Transition to EVs Policy Toolkit. It summarizes the various policies that are shaping electric vehicle adoption across the country.
Hawaii is the Number Two State in EV Adoption
At about 4 EVs/1000 people, Hawaii takes the second spot for adoption in the United States. California is, not surprisingly, in the top spot with about 6.7/1000. Read more at
Maximizing Your EV Battery’s Longevity
An electric vehicle’s (EV’s) battery system is likely its most costly component. Like any other battery, an EV’s battery will eventually degrade. (The same can be said for just about
Renewable Energy News – 100 Megawatt Storage in 100 Days
In news from Australia, we learned that Tesla has successfully installed a large battery storage plant. This plant is essentially a giant Powerwall – it has the equivalent of over
Forum on Disaster Preparedness and Sustainability 16NOV2017
This is a belated plug for the West Hawai’i Community Forum. They are hosting a forum on topics that are very much relevant to our island today – disaster readiness