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,
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