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Electric School Buses in Florida: A Breath of Fresh Air for Students and Communities
Backpacks are packed, new sneakers are laced up, and Florida students are counting down the days until school starts. From Miami to the Panhandle, over 10,000 students will step aboard a whisper-quiet, fully air-conditioned electric school bus (ESB) that represents far more than just a ride to class.
Carolyn Bidó
Sep 112 min read


Debunking the Myth: Electric Vehicles Are a Liability in Florida Hurricanes
Debunking the Myth: Electric Vehicles Are a Liability in Florida Hurricanes

Drive Electric Florida
May 294 min read


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 national security, to achieve energy security through independence from oil, to create American jobs in EV-related industries and to foster economic prosperity.

Jim Brock
May 163 min read


Is a Battery Electric Vehicle(BEV) Greener than an Internal Combustion Vehicle(ICE)?
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 the operation of the vehicle, were you? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to determine that; just follow an ICE vehicle closely, and you can breathe in why it is not greener! To fully answer your question, we need to look at more than just the operation.
Pete Westlake
Apr 304 min read


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 of three couples spend a week every year celebrating the end of summer in northern Michigan at a VRBO that doesn’t have Level 2 charging available.
Bruce Westlake
Feb 122 min read


EVs weathered the storm: How electric vehicles are helping during extreme weather events
Each Summer, hurricanes in Florida emerge like clockwork, reminding residents to stock up on essentials, trim back precarious tree limbs, and dust off our storm shutters.
Ali DySard
Nov 27, 20244 min read


Embracing Workplace Charging: A Path to Sustainable Transportation!
There has been a shift in mobility behavior in recent years, with electric vehicles (EVs) leading the charge toward a more sustainable future. As both government and industry recognize the importance of embracing net zero, workplace charging (WPC) is becoming increasingly common.
Colleen McCann Kettles and Elizabeth Myron
Nov 5, 20245 min read


Charging Electric Vehicles in the Wild
Electric Vehicle charging is not quite the same as combustion engine fueling. Some good experiences, and some bad, but always different.
Bruce Westlake and Pete Westlake
Sep 3, 202410 min read


Home EV Charging 101: What You Need to Know Before Installing a Charger
On July 15, 2025, Drive Electric Florida hosted a timely and informative webinar to help EV owners—and future owners—navigate the process of setting up home charging. Whether you’re brand new to electric vehicles, considering a purchase, or a longtime EV driver, this session offered practical, real-world advice on how to choose the right charger, install it properly, and make the most of your setup at home.

Drive Electric Florida
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Will My EV Crash the Grid?
Will the widespread adoption of BEVs strain our power grid beyond capacity? Could plugging in my BEV be the tipping point for our beloved electric grid, upon which we rely for countless daily activities? While this concern is voiced by personal BEV owners, it looms even larger for commercial fleet operators. Let’s explore this issue in greater detail.
Pete Westlake
Jul 2, 20246 min read


Fleet Success Stories: Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC)
The city of Orlando has a sustainability goal of achieving net zero carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2050. As the city’s municipal utility, Orlando Utilities Commission, known as OUC, the Reliable One, announced its intention to meet that goal, as well as interim targets of 50% reduction by 2030 and 75% by 2040.

Drive Electric USA
May 22, 20245 min read


Fleet Success Stories: Miller Electric
As businesses increasingly transition to clean vehicle solutions, Miller Electric has positioned itself to help their clients supercharge their infrastructure and offer sustainable solutions that power their customers, fleets, and more.

Drive Electric USA
May 9, 20243 min read


Fleet Success Stories: City of Winter Park
The Winter Park Natural Resources & Sustainability Department is responsible for the overall operation and management of sustainable initiatives. They recently updated the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) that was adopted by the city commission in January 2023.

Drive Electric USA
May 1, 20245 min read


USFSP Gets Electrified
USFSP Gets Electrified

Drive Electric Florida
Jan 14, 20191 min read


WSJ Auto Columnist: Next Vehicle Will Be Electric, Gas-Powered Cars Soon to Be Like Flip Phones
Pulitzer Prize winning auto columnist, Dan Neil, discusses his next car in the Wall Street Journal — and it’s going to be electric.

EVANNEX
Jan 8, 20192 min read


ChargePoint CEO talks about Tesla Superchargers, wireless and the future of public charging
ChargePoint CEO talks about Tesla Superchargers, wireless and the future of public charging

Drive Electric Florida
Dec 8, 20181 min read


National Lab Demos High-Power Wireless EV Charging
National Lab Demos High-Power Wireless EV Charging:
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a 120-kilowatt wireless charging system for vehicles—providing six times the power of previous ORNL technology and a big step toward charging times that rival the speed and convenience of a gas station fill-up.

Drive Electric Florida
Oct 30, 20181 min read


Koben Systems’ New Scalable Battery Storage Solution for Multi-Unit and Workplace EV Charging
Koben Systems’ New Scalable Battery Storage Solution for Multi-Unit and Workplace EV Charging

Drive Electric Florida
Oct 29, 20181 min read


ChargePoint Users Can Now Access Networks in Canada & Europe
Tuesday morning an agreement was announced between ChargePoint, America’s largest charging network, and FLO, the largest network in Canada.

Drive Electric Florida
Oct 29, 20181 min read


New Electric Car Charger Is More Efficient, 10 Times Smaller Than Current Tech
Researchers at North Carolina State University have built an electric vehicle fast charger that is at least 10 times smaller than existing systems and wastes 60 percent less power during the charging process, without sacrificing the charging time.

Drive Electric Florida
Oct 29, 20181 min read
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