Out West Episode: Electric Vehicles in Rural Areas

The inaugural episode for the Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative features WGA Policy Advisor Kevin Moss in conversation with Alliy Sahagun of the Gunnison County Electric Association in Colorado and Roger Hoy of the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. They discuss barriers, as well as solutions, to adoption of EVs in rural areas, including rural industries such as farming and ranching. To listen, click the player or visit Podbean, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Out West Episode: Electric Vehicle Research and Innovation

The second episode for the Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative features WGA Policy Advisor Kevin Moss in conversation with: Alex Keros of GM; Kim Okafor of Trillium, and Eric Wood of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. They discuss how innovations in battery technology and fleet charging and fueling systems are enabling more diverse uses of EV cars, trucks, and buses in the region. To listen, click the player or visit Podbean, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Out West Episode: Electric Vehicles and Economic Development Opportunities

Electric vehicles are becoming more common, but a lack of charging infrastructure continues to be a barrier to adoption. Listen as WGA Policy Advisor Kevin Moss  discusses ways to generate economic opportunities by developing a robust charging network with Scott Bricker of Destination Development at Travel Oregon and Jim Chen of Rivian. To listen, click the embedded player below, or visit Podbean, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And learn more about the ongoing work of the Electric Vehicles Roadmap Initiative.