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 and the City…
June 5, 2018
New White Paper: Electric Vehicles Have Potential to Transform the Grid with Previously Unrealized Benefits in the Midcontinent
The continuing surge in electric vehicle (EV) use has utilities looking to future impacts on the existing grid structure. Now, a unique consortium of stakeholders has released a white paper…
May 23, 2018
Drive Electric and Partners Bring EV Days to the Capitol
On May 1st and 2nd Drive Electric Minnesota and our partners hosted a series of events at the state capitol. Day one featured an electric vehicle briefing, connecting our members…
April 12, 2018
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Releases Plan for VW Settlement
On April 11, 2018, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released their plan for the $47-million dollar Volkswagen settlement in the state. Drive Electric Minnesota is pleased to see the plan…
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 months, the 2018…
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 for gas-powered vehicles,…
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 benefits…
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 Superior. And now,…
September 27, 2017
A Look Back at Drive Electric Week in Minnesota
Another successful week of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) events in Minnesota wrapped up on September 17. As a partnership of Minnesota electric vehicle (EV) champions, Drive Electric MN served…
August 28, 2017
Renewable Charging Options in Minnesota for your Plug-in Electric Vehicle
Based on our analysis, we’ve shown that while coal makes up most of the grid’s electricity sources in Minnesota, plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) result in about 50% fewer greenhouse…