Katelyn Bocklund
October 13, 2020
Webinar Series: Minnesotans Going Electric
Drive Electric Minnesota and Plug In America presented a free webinar series focused on accelerating electric transportation adoption in 2021, in partnership with Xcel Energy and the…
May 7, 2020
Update on Federal EV Tax Credits and the 2019 Filing Extension
With the annual tax-filing deadline extended to July 15, 2020 because of the COVID-19 crisis, new electric vehicle (EV) owners have an added cushion to claim the…
October 23, 2019
Over Half of Prospective Car Buyers in Minnesota Show Interest in Electric Vehicles
A national survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists finds widespread interest in electric vehicles among prospective car buyers in Minnesota. Key Takeaways: …
February 5, 2019
Electrify your Ride Sweepstakes Results
Between August 23 and September 16 of last year, 1,790 people entered the Electrify Your Ride Sweepstakes, sponsored by Minnesota Power, Great River Energy and its cooperatives, and Otter…
October 18, 2018
Another Successful Drive Electric Week in Minnesota!
September 16, 2018 brought another successful National Drive Electric Week in Minnesota to a close. Drive Electric Minnesota partners held events throughout the state and collectively educated…
July 30, 2018
Q&A with Tom Sagstetter, Elk River Municipal Utilities
Electric vehicles are scaling up in Minnesota, and municipal utilities like Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) are taking action. Following a FleetCarma analysis of their fleets, ERMU…
February 6, 2018
New Electric Vehicles to Watch for in 2018
The buzz around electric vehicles continues to grow as new models begin to enter the market in 2018. While the Chevy Bolt has been available for several…
January 19, 2018
Close-up of DC Fast Chargers in Minnesota
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers who want to drive beyond the range of their car are on the lookout for fast-charging stations that, just like a gas station…
November 1, 2017
Making Your City “EV Ready”
This post was originally published on Great Plains Institute’s website Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction among consumers, governments, and automakers as battery prices fall and the…
October 2, 2017
Plug into Minnesota and Electrify your Next Road Trip up North
Autumn is quickly underway in Minnesota, which means it’s the perfect time to head north and witness the spectacular fall colors along the North Shore of Lake…