The Electric Auto Association is your Electric Car & Vehicle authority
for Reno, Sparks, Washoe County, & Northern Nevada!
We also encourage and support interest in all forms
of alternative transportation options as well as
renewable energy technologies and policies.
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~ Our Mission ~
The Electric Auto Association (EAA) of
Northern Nevada is for electric vehicle
enthusiasts in Reno, Sparks, Washoe County and
surrounding areas. We are the regional chapter of the
Electric Auto Association, a 501(c)3 not for profit
organization, whose mission, in part, is to act
as a public source of information about electric
vehicle (EV) technology, to encourage experimentation
in the building of EVs, and to organize exhibits
and events to educate the public and civic
leaders on the progress and benefits of EV technology.
The EAA of Northern Nevada (EAANN) is also involved with urban planning that promotes equitable smart-growth policies which include efficient walkable / bikeable communities augmented with clean public transportation options and greenspaces. To that end we are actively developing initiatives to accelerate deployment of distributed renewable energy generation capacity with a focus on "smart-garage" implementation where buildings, transportation, and the electric grid meet forming a synergistic relationship that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and mitigates climate changing greenhouse gas emissions.
There are two (2) ways you can help the Electric Auto Association (EAA) and the EAA chapter in the Reno / Sparks area, the Electric Auto Association of Northern Nevada (EAANN).
(1) Join the EAA and receive the official newsletter, Current EVents. A portion of your membership dues will benefit your local chapter, the EAANN.
(2) Or you may donate directly to the EAANN using the EAA's secure online donation form. One hundred percent (100%) of all donations are used to offset costs of our educational programs, including booth space at regional events and related supplies, such as brochure, banners, &c. (Note: Your donation will go directly to the EAANN. Donations are not a membership -- please use the "join the EAA" link above if you wish to join the national organization and receive the Current EVents magazine.)
The EAA of Northern Nevada (EAANN) is also involved with urban planning that promotes equitable smart-growth policies which include efficient walkable / bikeable communities augmented with clean public transportation options and greenspaces. To that end we are actively developing initiatives to accelerate deployment of distributed renewable energy generation capacity with a focus on "smart-garage" implementation where buildings, transportation, and the electric grid meet forming a synergistic relationship that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and mitigates climate changing greenhouse gas emissions.
There are two (2) ways you can help the Electric Auto Association (EAA) and the EAA chapter in the Reno / Sparks area, the Electric Auto Association of Northern Nevada (EAANN).
(1) Join the EAA and receive the official newsletter, Current EVents. A portion of your membership dues will benefit your local chapter, the EAANN.
(2) Or you may donate directly to the EAANN using the EAA's secure online donation form. One hundred percent (100%) of all donations are used to offset costs of our educational programs, including booth space at regional events and related supplies, such as brochure, banners, &c. (Note: Your donation will go directly to the EAANN. Donations are not a membership -- please use the "join the EAA" link above if you wish to join the national organization and receive the Current EVents magazine.)
~ Next Meeting ~
(Everyone is
welcome to attend EAANN meetings. You don't have to
own an EV. The only requirement is an interest in
sustainable transportation options such as
gas-hybrids, xEVs, scooters, and bicycles as well as
renewable energy technologies. No membership is
required.)
NEXT MEETING: Joint meeting of the Sunrise Sustainable Resource Group & the Electric Auto Association of Northern Nevada
WHAT: Electric Car--Show 'n Shine & Solar Energy--Meet 'n Greet!
WHEN: Wednesday, June 12th, beginning 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: 890 Mill Street (SW corner of Mill St., & Kirman Ave., in the parking lot.)
WHY: Cuz solar energy & electric cars go together like toasted bread 'n cheese. (And we'll have that too, the fabulous GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck will be there as well!)
COST: FREE! Bring your family!
RENO, NV -- It's now a tradition, the public is invited to attend the 2nd annual springtime joint meeting between the Sunrise Sustainable Resource Group (a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)) and the Electric Auto Association of Northern Nevada.
On display will be a solar grove that covers the parking spaces at our meeting location and of course, electric cars, featuring a Tesla Motors Model S Performance, Tesla Motors Roadster, Nissan Leafs, Chevy Volts, an electric hearse, electric scooters and bikes, and a bunch of really friendly sustainable, solar energy, electric car people.
GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY to capture electric cars under a solar PV covered parking lot. Also a great photo opportunity to capture a variety of electric cars including 2013 Motor Trend "Car of the Year," the Tesla Motors Model S!
Oh, and the fabulous GourMelt Grilled Cheese Truck will be on hand serving up all sorts of cheesy delights!
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Here's a fun little music video about EVs. This is "Electric Cars" from the album Here Comes Science by They Might Be Giants.
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~Fun EVents! ~
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On Saturday, June 22, 11:00 to 3:30 p.m., we'll be holding an Electric Auto Association of Northern Nevada (EAANN) Show 'n Shine picnic at Virginia Lake Park (link downloads a map and other info) in Reno. Here's the official flier.
On Wednesday, July 3, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., we'll be showing Teslas (only) at the National Automobile Museum as part of an Artown violin and piano concert called the Green Dot Journey: Fiddling Along America's Byways.
Coming up (tentative events)
On Saturday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., we *maybe* at the Green Living Festival which will be held at the Nature Conservancy's River Fork Ranch on Genoa Lane, just east of Genoa.
On either Saturday or Sunday, September 28th or 29th, we'll be showing cars at National Plug In Day (NPID) in Reno. (Location / time TBA.)
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~ Photos of Member's Electric Cars ~
| EAANN Patriarch & Burner Bill Brinsmead's fleet: 1973 Custom Trike Little Boy 1992 GMC G-Van 1992 Toyota MR-2 1994 Chevrolet S-10 1996 APS Bus 1973 Cadillac Hearse |
EAANN Co-Chair, Chuck Swackhammer: 1969 Subaru 360 Star 2006 Pantara Freedom 2006 Zap Xebra PK 2011 Nissan LEAF |
EAANN Treasurer, Peter Fletcher: 1993 Solectria Force Peter's EV YouTube videos includes Jerry Asher's Plug-in Prius |
EAANN Co-chair, Bob Tregilus: 1976 Kawasaki KZ400 Pictures from PIA's CARB ZEV Rally that Bob attended March ('08) |
| Fallon resident, Mike Krumpe: Schwinn Frontier MTN |
EAANN member, Tod Colegrove: 1959 MGA Roadster |
Reno Burner, Dale Huntsman: Big Giant Head |
EAANN member, Glee Willis: 2003 eGO Cycle 2LX |
| Pictures of a restored EV-1 that was in Reno winter of '07. |
EAANN member, Mick Delaney: 2004 Catrike Road |
Jerry Asher and his Spirit of DC - PHEV3A plug-in electric Prius taking a break in Reno from his 48 state tour. |
EAANN member, Neal Peters: 1980 VW Rabbit 1990 Honda CT90 2009 Zero X Extreme |
| Pictures
of an OEM Toyota RAV4 EV & Tesla Roadsters at Tahoe greenFEST, July 11 & 12 2009 |
EAANN member, Kirk White: 1990 Chevy S-10 |
EAANN Member, John Sagebiel: 2007 Optibike 600t & 2008 Optibike 800Li |
Stinkers will be stinkers. Here's a big one blocking not one but two EV charging stations. |
| Your EV's picture here! | Pictures
of
a Tesla Roadster that visited Reno in early July, 09. |
EAANN member, Tom Wicker: 2001 Suzuki Swift |
Your EV's picture here! |
~ Get Your EV Listed Here ~
Do you live in Northern
Nevada and own an EV? Post it at the Electric Vehicle Photo
Album,
send us the link, and we'll post it here!
~ EV Charging Locations (Juice Bars) ~
Looking for an EV "juice
bar" in Northern Nevada? The first public EV charging
stations were installed at Truckee Meadows Community
College in the winter of 2008. Follow this link
for a map and these links: 1
2
3
for pictures! Do you know of other juice bars in Northern
Nevada tell
us
about them! We'll offer free advertising for local
businesses who install EV charging stations, so what are
you waiting for?
~ EV Builder's Resources ~
Are you building an
electric car? Need local resources for parts?
* For new & recycled electric and electronic parts try Western Nevada Electric Sales at 2250 Dickerson Road, Reno, 775.337.1966.
* For welding wire (battery cables) try Sierra Welding Supply Company at 1300 Glendale Avenue, Reno, 775.359.4445.
* For large value fuses and relays try Nevada Forklift Sales Inc., at 13951 Mount Bismark Street, Reno, 775.329.6783.
* Don't miss the Electric Vehicle Discussion List, lots of helpful people hangout there!
* Looking for a SAE J1772 charge coupler to NEMA 14-50 adapter? Try Modular EV Power LLC.
* New! Review "tomofreno's", creator of the EV Calculator below, experience on building his electric Suzuki Swift at the DIY Electric Car forums.
* For new & recycled electric and electronic parts try Western Nevada Electric Sales at 2250 Dickerson Road, Reno, 775.337.1966.
* For welding wire (battery cables) try Sierra Welding Supply Company at 1300 Glendale Avenue, Reno, 775.359.4445.
* For large value fuses and relays try Nevada Forklift Sales Inc., at 13951 Mount Bismark Street, Reno, 775.329.6783.
* Don't miss the Electric Vehicle Discussion List, lots of helpful people hangout there!
* Looking for a SAE J1772 charge coupler to NEMA 14-50 adapter? Try Modular EV Power LLC.
* New! Review "tomofreno's", creator of the EV Calculator below, experience on building his electric Suzuki Swift at the DIY Electric Car forums.
~ The Electric Vehicle Calculator ~
EAANN member
"tomofreno" discussed the physics and engineering
considerations for electric transportation at our March
2009 meeting. He has developed a wonderful spreadsheet -
an EV calculator - that will calculate the speed and range
for various vehicles based on a number of variables such
as battery chemistry, weight, aerodynamics, and many
more. You can download the EV Calculator HERE
(compressed MSExcel 2007 .xlsx version) or HERE
(MSExcel 1997 compatible version), both versions work fine
in the opensource LibreOffice
which is your webmaster's preferred office suite. Please
send feedback, suggestions for improvement, or questions
to tomofreno at: tomofreno2000[AT]yahoo[DOT]com.
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~ Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariffs Initiative ~
Our renewable energy feed-in tariff initiative has moved!
We're now at FIT4NV: an Energy Independence & Economic Security Initiative, please visit us there and endorse our resolution!
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~ Learn More! ~
Visit the Electric Auto Association for
more information about EVs and how to buy or convert to an
electric - Zero Emissions Gas Free - vehicle! Join
the
Electric Auto Association (please be sure to
indicate you support the EAANN so your regional chapter
benefits from your membership) and receive the fantastic,
action packed, Current EVents magazine.
Also, be sure to visit Plug-in America at http://pluginamerica.com. And don't miss PIA's Plug-in Vehicle Tracker: What's Coming and When.
Are you looking for a place to charge your EV? Then checkout the EV Charger Maps at http://www.evchargermaps.com. Do you know of a place to charge an EV that isn't on the map then email Tom at tom[AT]tomdowling[DOT]net and tell him about it.
See a vast array of EV conversions, purpose built, OEM, and art cars at the world famous EV Photo Album! It's a great place to start your research before beginning your own EV conversion project.
Check out the EV FAQs & Myths page at Plug-in America! Debunks the longer tail-pipe EV (moving pollution to the power plant) and battery pollution myths. And take a look at the ATC eNewsletter volume 2, number 4 for additional information on EV scams, EV water consumption myth, drilling for oil, and running your car on water.
There's a great book out called, Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America by Sherry Boschert, vice-president of Plug In America.
And learn about how plugging in your car can actually earn you money! No kidding: the electric companies will pay you for plugging in your car! It's called Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. And there's a new book out called V2G 101, highly recommended!
"The long-term case for V2G boils down to a choice. We can keep the electric system and vehicle fleet separate, in which case we substantially increase the cost of renewable energy because we have to build storage to match intermittent capacity. Or, we can connect the vehicle and electric power systems intelligently, using the vast untapped storage of an emerging electric-drive vehicle fleet to serve the electric grid."
-- Willett Kempton & Jasna Tomić, 2004
"The early adopters of plug-in hybrid vehicles would be able to enter our regulation market. We need something in the thousand megawatts to twelve hundred megawatts of regulation on the PJM system and we would pay those vehicles to be a part of that market. Our current clearing price is about $35 to $40 per megawatt per hour you're in the regulation market so it is a very lucrative market."
--Terry Boston, President & CEO of PJM Interconnection*, speaking on September 29, 2009 at the webinar, The Present and Future of Grid-Connected Energy Storage hosted by Transmission & Distribution World at the 0:50:25 timestamp.
Here's how V2G would work based on what Terry Boston said: With your car plugged into grid and the regulation market paying $35.00 per megawatt per hour and if your car is able to provide 10kW of power for 20 hours per day your car will earn $2555.00 in a year! ($35.00/1MW x10kWs x 20 x 365 = $2555.00.) Actually, most experts suggest an EV can provide 15kW and that they are plugged into the grid on average for 23 hours each day. Using the higher rate of $40 per megawatt per hour the result would be: $40.00/1MW x 15kWs x 23 x 365 = $5037!
Finally, V2G and smart-grid technology come together where buildings, transportation, and the electric grid intersect to create the smart-garage!
The goal of EVs, renewable energy, and the smart-garage is to increase efficiency and displace fossil-fuel consumption while promoting national energy security as well as mitigating GHG emissions that contribute to climate change. (EV's are also nice and quite and won't stink-up our cities with exhaust fumes! Would you drive your car if the exhaust pipe came out of the steering wheel?)
Also, be sure to visit Plug-in America at http://pluginamerica.com. And don't miss PIA's Plug-in Vehicle Tracker: What's Coming and When.
Are you looking for a place to charge your EV? Then checkout the EV Charger Maps at http://www.evchargermaps.com. Do you know of a place to charge an EV that isn't on the map then email Tom at tom[AT]tomdowling[DOT]net and tell him about it.
See a vast array of EV conversions, purpose built, OEM, and art cars at the world famous EV Photo Album! It's a great place to start your research before beginning your own EV conversion project.
Check out the EV FAQs & Myths page at Plug-in America! Debunks the longer tail-pipe EV (moving pollution to the power plant) and battery pollution myths. And take a look at the ATC eNewsletter volume 2, number 4 for additional information on EV scams, EV water consumption myth, drilling for oil, and running your car on water.
There's a great book out called, Plug-in Hybrids: The Cars That Will Recharge America by Sherry Boschert, vice-president of Plug In America.
And learn about how plugging in your car can actually earn you money! No kidding: the electric companies will pay you for plugging in your car! It's called Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. And there's a new book out called V2G 101, highly recommended!
"The long-term case for V2G boils down to a choice. We can keep the electric system and vehicle fleet separate, in which case we substantially increase the cost of renewable energy because we have to build storage to match intermittent capacity. Or, we can connect the vehicle and electric power systems intelligently, using the vast untapped storage of an emerging electric-drive vehicle fleet to serve the electric grid."
-- Willett Kempton & Jasna Tomić, 2004
"The early adopters of plug-in hybrid vehicles would be able to enter our regulation market. We need something in the thousand megawatts to twelve hundred megawatts of regulation on the PJM system and we would pay those vehicles to be a part of that market. Our current clearing price is about $35 to $40 per megawatt per hour you're in the regulation market so it is a very lucrative market."
--Terry Boston, President & CEO of PJM Interconnection*, speaking on September 29, 2009 at the webinar, The Present and Future of Grid-Connected Energy Storage hosted by Transmission & Distribution World at the 0:50:25 timestamp.
Here's how V2G would work based on what Terry Boston said: With your car plugged into grid and the regulation market paying $35.00 per megawatt per hour and if your car is able to provide 10kW of power for 20 hours per day your car will earn $2555.00 in a year! ($35.00/1MW x10kWs x 20 x 365 = $2555.00.) Actually, most experts suggest an EV can provide 15kW and that they are plugged into the grid on average for 23 hours each day. Using the higher rate of $40 per megawatt per hour the result would be: $40.00/1MW x 15kWs x 23 x 365 = $5037!
Finally, V2G and smart-grid technology come together where buildings, transportation, and the electric grid intersect to create the smart-garage!
The goal of EVs, renewable energy, and the smart-garage is to increase efficiency and displace fossil-fuel consumption while promoting national energy security as well as mitigating GHG emissions that contribute to climate change. (EV's are also nice and quite and won't stink-up our cities with exhaust fumes! Would you drive your car if the exhaust pipe came out of the steering wheel?)
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~ eNews Archives ~
You may access all of the
EAANN eNewsletters by following this link.
The file names indicate the eNewsletter volume and number.
For example: enews13.pdf is volume 1 number 3 and
enews21.pdf is volume2 number 1. The largest number is
always the most recent edition. The eNewsletters require a
PDF reader. (We suggest you use a non-Adobe PDF reader
such as the opensource Sumatra PDF
viewer.)
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~ Contact Us ~
Co-chair (elected 8/01/12):
Bob Tregilus, 775.826.4514, elaterite[AT]yahoo[DOT]com
Co-chair (elected 8/01/12):
Jeb Bateman
Co-chair (elected 08/01/12):
Chuck Swackhammer
Co-chair (elected 08/01/12):
Glee Willis
~ Speakers available for your next meeting, event, radio or TV show! ~
Bob is happy to discuss
electric vehicles at your next meeting or event. He has
presentations on energy policy, fossil fuels, peak oil,
renewable energy, feed-in tariffs and electric vehicles
tailored for beginners as well as professionals. Bob is
experienced doing TV, radio, and podcast interviews.
~Consulting Services ~
Bob Tregilus is available
to consult and/or lobby on a wide range of renewable
energy policies, electric drive transportation
implementation and infrastructure build out, spatial
planning, public opinion, community organizing, and
smart-growth principles that incorporate next generation
transportation options and distributed renewable energy
generation capacity. For more details please visit Bob's
Linkedin
profile or you may contact Bob at 775.826.4514 for
further information.
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