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MTE"s Plugged In

Middle Tennessee Electric

This podcast focuses on the world of electric vehicles. It is for EV enthusiasts, owners, and the generally curious. From early adopters and first-time buyers, people on the fence, and those who"ve jumped into the deep end, Plugged In is here to help give you the EV information you need to make the best choices to fit your lifestyle. Plugged In combines expert interviews and personal stories to educate and inform listeners about electric vehicles. It"s hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric — a local,

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18:38

How the EV Car Club Began and SuperCharged Cruise-In...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2024/05/31

2 15 How the EV Car Club Began and SuperCharged Cruise-In Highlight In this episode of MTE's Plugged In Podcast, Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner discuss the origins and highlights of the EV Car Club. They share the inspiration behind starting the club, its growth over the years, and the exciting events and community it fosters. Listeners also hear from various club members about their experiences with electric vehicles and the benefits of being part of the club.00:58Origin of the EV Car

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34:37

Energizing the Future: MTE's EV Journey with Phillip Lim

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2024/05/17

2 14 Energizing the Future: MTE's EV Journey with Phillip Lim Join us as we navigate through the electric vehicle (EV) journey with Phillip Lim of MTE’s strategy team, alongside hosts Amy Byers and Brandon Wagner. In this episode, we uncover the inception, challenges, and triumphs of promoting EV adoption at MTE. From Phillip's personal immigration and career journey to the strategic shifts and innovations at MTE leading to a substantial EV adoption and support community, this episode is a deep dive

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30:43

Tom Buckton on EV Adventures, Planning, and Performance

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2024/05/03

2 13 Tom Buckton on EV Adventures, Planning, and Performance EV Car Club member Tom Buckton is a retired U.S. Navy chief electronics technician and an EV enthusiast. Tom shares his experiences from a significant 2,500 mile trip in his Hyundai Ioniq 5, comparing it with his previous vehicle, the Bolt. He offers insights into planning long trips with EVs, the impact of weather on EV performance, and the advantages of electric over traditional gasoline vehicles. This episode is packed with valuable

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26:30

Embracing Innovation in the Electric Utility Industry

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2024/04/19

2 12 Embracing Innovation in the Electric Utility Industry In this episode of MTE's Plugged In Podcast, hosts Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers welcome Chris Jones, President and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, to discuss the evolution of MTE's services, the impactful role of broadband and EV initiatives, and the future of energy and technology in Middle Tennessee. Chris shares his journey from a communications coordinator to CEO, the company's commitment to member satisfaction, and their approach to

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32:55

The Future of EV Fast Charging with Quincy Lee

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2024/04/05

2 11 The Future of EV Fast Charging with Quincy Lee In this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric, Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers welcome Quincy Lee, CEO of Electric Era. Lee discusses his journey from SpaceX to founding Electric Era, a company dedicated to building reliable, affordable, and easy-to-install EV fast charging stations. With a focus on technological innovations derived from spacecraft engineering, Lee elaborates on the features of Electric Era's charging

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16:03

Embracing the Nissan Ariya Lifestyle with Denise Miller

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2024/03/22

2 10 Embracing the Nissan Ariya Lifestyle with Denise Miller In this episode of Middle Tennessee Electric's Plugged In Podcast, host Amy Byers welcomes MTE's Denise Miller to discuss her recent experience joining the electric vehicle (EV) family with the purchase of a Nissan Ariya.Denise shares her motivations for transitioning to an EV, her initial fears, and the impulsive decision that led to her purchase. She elaborates on the features she appreciates in her Ariya, such as its size, style, and

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28:53

Navigating EV Tax Credits in 2023

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2024/03/08

2 9 Navigating EV Tax Credits in 2023This episode of Middle Tennessee Electric's Plugged In Podcast features a detailed discussion about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits with lead economist Teri Viswanath from Cobank. The conversation covers the qualifications and restrictions for claiming tax credits on new and used EVs, including maximum claim amounts, income restrictions, and the requirement for vehicles to be manufactured in North America. The hosts, Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers, explore

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23:24

Can the electric grid sustain widespread EV adoption?

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2024/02/23

2 8 Can the electric grid sustain widespread EV adoption? TVA's Ryan Stanton explains how TVA is planning and preparing the electric grid for widespread EV adoption in the coming years and decades. He outlines some of the things TVA is doing to ensure grid reliability as energy consumption continues to grow.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things

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23:14

Experience charging and driving a Rivian R1T during...

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2024/02/09

2 7 Experience charging and driving a Rivian R1T during the winter TVA's Ryan Stanton owns a Rivian R1T and provides some insight into driving and charging it during the cold. With nearly a decade of driving different EV vehicles, he's excited about how far they've come and looking forward to where they're going.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all

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26:07

Tips to help you drive and charge in the ice, snow,...

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2024/01/26

2 6 Tips to help you drive and charge in the ice, snow, and cold With recent sub-zero temperatures and a snowstorm leaving icy driving conditions, Brandon and Amy discuss the tips to handle these conditions provided by our EV Car Club Facebook group. Brandon also dives into some charging challenges that made national news and how you can avoid the pitfalls of owning an EV when temperatures get so cold.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's

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28:45

Why Robert traded in a two year old Ford Mach E for a...

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2024/01/12

2 5 Why Robert traded in a two year old Ford Mach E for a brand new one Robert recently traded in his 2021 Ford Mach E and purchased a new 2023 model. Brandon sat down with Robert to learn why he made the change after previous conversations and ride alongs to discuss his satisfaction with his first-generation Mach E. His reasoning might surprise you and give you some ideas for your next vehicle.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric

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00:46

2023 Holiday Break Message

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2023/12/29

2 5 2023 Holiday Break Message We're taking some time off for the holidays but encourage you to listen to any of the podcasts you missed or found interesting. We hope you have a great holiday season!Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts

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22:20

Christmas gifts to give the EV owners in your life

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2023/12/15

2 4 Christmas gifts to give the EV owners in your life It's almost Christmas, and you may need a few last-minute gifts for the EV owners in your life. Amy and Brandon go through some great ideas and products you might consider giving this holiday season. They've pulled together some great gift ideas to fit your budget, ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred.Product Links Mentioned in Episode:Tesla to J1772 Adapter Locking Ring with Elastic Band - https://a.co/d/7acIUyq Lectron CCS to NACS

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28:06

First look at Tesla's Full Self Driving Mode

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/12/01

2 3 First look at Tesla's Full Self Driving Mode Co-host Brandon Wagoner and EV Car Club member Roscoe Shelton take a drive in a Tesla Model Y using the full self-driving mode. They discuss what the car can do and how it is changing the safety and experience of driving a car.In the second part of the episode, you'll hear Brandon's initial reaction to letting the Model Y drive him down city streets and the interstate with very little use of his hands.To watch Brandon's experience with self-driving

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14:14

Take advantage of 2023 tax incentives and MTE's EV...

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2023/11/17

2 2 Take advantage of 2023 tax incentives and MTE's EV programs EV owners have access to some unique tax incentives on qualifying EVs. Brandon outlines a few things to consider regarding tax incentives and provides more information on some of MTE's EV programs designed to help you save.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Episode 14 - NiteFlex Rate with MTE CFO Cindy

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20:52

The process to converting an antique car into an EV

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/11/03

2 1 The process to converting an antique car into an EV Season 2 starts off with an inside look into a custom EV built by podcast co-host Brandon Wagoner and his father-in-law John Kieffer. Together, they have been working to restore and convert a 1961 Austin British Healey into an electric vehicle. Amy stops by the garage to discuss how and why they decided to start this project and what they've learned along the way. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in

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19:33

Season 1 Recap Part B

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/10/20

1 21 Season 1 Recap Part B We're finishing our Season 1 recap with another bonus episode. Season 2 is approaching, and now is a great time to catch up on what you missed in Season 1.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in

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18:57

Season 1 Recap Part A

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/10/06

1 20 Season 1 Recap Part A In preparation for Season 2 of MTE's Plugged In podcast, we're recapping the highlights of Season 1. If you've not listened to Season 1 or if you need a refresher, this will help catch you back up.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV

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18:54

MTE's Annual Supercharged EVent Special with Member...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/06/23

1 19 MTE's Annual Supercharged EVent Special with Member Interviews Amy and Brandon close out the first season by highlighting the MTE's EV Car Club Supercharged EVent. The June 10th event was held at the MTE Williamson County office in Franklin. We talked to a few members about their experience and what made them buy an EV and participate in the EV Car Club.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational

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19:57

Exploring MTE's New Energy Hub with Tim Suddoth

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/06/09

1 18 Exploring MTE's New Energy Hub with Tim Suddoth MTE's EnergyHub Trailer is a new way MTE engages members in the conversation about energy efficiency, smart home technology, EVs, and renewables. Tim Suddoth leads this new educational initiative and discusses how it is helping members.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Energy Hub Tour: https://youtu.be/iKUnKWvqp9AMTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational

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