By: Dory Larsen Learn how your community could benefit from participating in National Drive Electric Month. If you have are interested in helping educate your community about electric vehicles, take the plunge and organize a National Drive Electric Month event …
Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators: FPL’s Commitment to Electrathon in Florida Schools
High school students across the state are ready for Summer Break – and Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) is thrilled to deliver another unforgettable STEM learning experience through its support of the Electrathon America initiative. As part of the …
Debunking the Myth: Electric Vehicles Are a Liability in Florida Hurricanes
Florida’s hurricane season often sparks debates about preparedness, and electric vehicles (EVs) have become an unexpected target of misinformation. Critics claim EVs are impractical or even dangerous during storms, citing fire risks and charging challenges. However, a closer look at …
I Am a Veteran and I Drive an Electric Vehicle
As an Air Force veteran, I proudly served this nation. I’m pro-Constitution. I’m well-read and know and understand history. I’m also very much in favor of a free and competitive market. And I drive electric for several reasons: to protect …
Watts Up, DEFL May 2025 Edition
You don’t want to miss this. WATTS UP, DRIVE ELECTRIC FLORIDA From the Driver’s Seat: A Message from the Board Chair Dear Drive Electric Florida Community, As we move further into 2025, Florida’s electric vehicle landscape continues to …
Is a Battery Electric Vehicle(BEV) Greener than an Internal Combustion Vehicle(ICE)?
By: Pete Westlake, Orlando Utilities Commission The weirdest question of the electrification age is – is a battery electric vehicle (BEV) really greener than my internal combustion engine (ICE)? Well, of course it is, but you weren’t thinking of just …
Road Trips are Great in Electric Vehicles
By Stan Cross, Electric Transportation Director, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Snidbit: These days, it is easy to forget that an EV is not political. It is just a cheaper, cleaner car that can get you wherever you need to …
Newsletter February 2025
Message from the Board Chair: Kenneth Hernandez, Board Chair Dear Drive Electric Florida Community, The new year has started with a flurry of activity in the EV market, and the landscape in Florida continues to evolve. The momentum …
3-Evs, 2-120V Plugs, 1 Week – Or How to Survive on a Wall Plug or Two
The problem with charging an EV on 120V is one of perception. A lot has been written about requiring multiple days to charge on a common 120V receptacle, but the truth often escapes before anyone ever tries it. A group …
Trouble with the S-curve
Remember the 2012 film Trouble with the Curve, starring one of my heroes, Clint Eastwood. The basic storyline surrounded an upcoming rookie in a high school league who seemed to be able to literally hit anything out of the park. …