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An accidental EVangelist: On my way to work at Apple one morning, my car was rear-ended (and totaled) by an SUV, driven by a guy playing with his smartphone. This led me to get my first plug-in vehicle. I started blogging about my experiences immediately. A year later, in 2013, I was hired by the dealership as their "EVangelist." I became a board member with the Texas Electric Transportation Resources Alliance (www.TxETRA.org) and perform public speaking in the DFW area regarding electric vehicles and environmental issues. I also teach others how to sell plug-in vehicles or manage EV sales. I'm on a mission.

I was so wrong about electric bicycles

August 29, 2026

I got into bicycle riding, as an adult, back in 1988. I wanted to lose weight and increase stamina. The bike I bought was…

If you build it, they will come

August 24, 2026

The title is referring to charging infrastructure and I want to spend more time showing off the ability to take road trips in an…

What is happening with EV adoption in Texas?

May 7, 2026

Thanks to NCTCOG/Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities’s registration data and maps page, I’ve been tracking EV adoption over time. Today, I dove a little deeper…

Tesla is going to STOP selling FSD

January 14, 2026

I didn’t say stop offering, just stop “selling.” Going forward, FSD will be offered as a monthly subscription at a price of $99. I…

Happy Holidays and don’t give up. Never surrender!

December 23, 2025

Now, “Give me three chili dogs and a malt.”

December 21, 2025

First, I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! Next, if you recognize the quote in the title of this…

THAT TEXAS EV INCENTIVE IS GONE, YA’LL.

December 15, 2025

“The Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) has been renewed for another two years (but, it ain’t gonna last very long).” I…

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