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EVs: The New Normal
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Change can be overwhelming – but driving an EV doesn’t have to be.
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Welcome to our inaugural newsletter where we will keep you up to date on all of the latest electric vehicle news and major breakthroughs and celebrate you – our EV partners and drivers!
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In this first edition we're debuting our new fast charging station map, we highlight an EV station host familiar to most Michiganders, debunk the most common EV myths and connect with a newly minted EV driver about his experience.
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Use our Fast Charging Stations
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Before you take your next road trip across Michigan, check out the new map of our 24 fast charging stations that span 250 miles from north to south. Plus, we plan to launch almost 200 more over the next three years!
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EV Station Host Profile |
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Meijer has partnered with the PowerMIDrive program to install new Level 2 and DC fast charging stations at select stores. Meijer offers more than 480 chargers at stores across the Consumers Energy service territory (and beyond).
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With the help of Consumers Energy and other strategic partners, Meijer expects to have more than 100 additional charging points by the end of this year and will continue their expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
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Basic EV Myths
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With any disruptive paradigm shift, there will be questions and myths. Here are the most common ones we hear:
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Not enough range
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Most modern EVs now have ranges well above 200 miles, so yeah, EV road trips are a thing! But where do you charge? PowerMIDrive has helped pave the way for hundreds of new public stations in the Consumers Energy service territory. Check out the US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center map or download the PlugShare app.
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Too expensive
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With first generation EVs now a bargain on the used car market, there are plenty of affordable options with many models under $10,000.
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High maintenance
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If you know how to change a wiper blade and know a good place to get your tires rotated, that’s about the extent of your annual maintenance.
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Inconvenient home charging
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Plug it in when you get home and forget about it. Wake up to a full “tank” of electrons every day.
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Driving electric is just a “long tailpipe”
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Driving an electric vehicle today already results in less global warming emissions than the average gasoline-fueled vehicle.
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EV Driver Profile | Don Kalisz
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As the owner of Kindred Marketing Agency in Muskegon, Don Kalisz knows the value of branding. When the lease on his latest Jeep Wrangler was up, he thought he would just get another Jeep. He asked his teenage son what kind of car they should get next. “Dad, get a Tesla!” Don initially dismissed the idea but given that his work takes him on the road quite a bit, he did some research and decided to take a test drive. Don still loves Jeeps, but it turns out, a Tesla made sense.
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Learn more about Don's experience and how his research played a part in his decision to make the switch.
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#EVTip
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ChargePoint is a popular charging station provider in Michigan. Before you head out on a road trip, consider setting up an account and downloading the app.
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Our Clean Energy Plan ensures that you can take an active role in building a cleaner energy future for Michigan. Want to do even more? Consider becoming a Solar Gardens subscriber or visit MICleanEnergy.com to learn about more ways you can help protect the environment we all love.
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Share the EV Love!
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Since most people charge at home, the Consumers Energy PowerMIDriveTM program offers EV drivers $500 in rebates for installing electric vehicle chargers at their home. It also comes with electric rates that encourage EV drivers to charge their vehicle between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. to get the most savings on their electric bill, maximize the benefits of EV ownership, and optimize demand on the energy grid.
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Getting more electric vehicles on the road promotes reduced carbon emissions – leaving the planet cleaner for future generations.
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Know someone who is interested in EV's?
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