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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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21:44

Understanding microgrids with MTE's Avery Ashby

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/05/26

1 17 Understanding microgrids with MTE's Avery Ashby With recent conversations about bi-directional charging, members are beginning to ask how EVs can integrate with their homes through microgrid technology. To understand how microgrid technology works, we talked with MTE's Avery Ashby. Avery leads our microgrid project, which involves a functional microgrid at our Lebanon office as well as education for interested members.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced

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12:53

Understanding bi-directional or 2-way charging

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/05/12

1 16 Understanding bi-directional or 2-way charging Some EVs are capable of providing power to your home like a backup generator. This is called bi-directional or 2-way charging. Amy and Brandon break down how that works and the safety concerns it presents to you and first responders if installed incorrectly.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Episode 11: EV Spotlight - Ford F-150 LightningMTE's Hotline Demonstration - What to do if your

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15:20

MTE improves grid resilience as EV adoption grows

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/04/28

1 15 MTE improves grid resilience as EV adoption grows Many cooperative members express concern about the stress EVs will place on our electric grid. Amy and Brandon discuss this concern and explain how MTE is working to reduce EV adoption's impact on the grid through innovative programs and infrastructure development to ensure our grid remains affordable, reliable and safe.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Episode 1: Can your electric

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18:35

MTE Launches New NiteFlex Rate — A conversation with...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/04/14

1 14 MTE Launches New NiteFlex Rate — A conversation with MTE CFO Cindy Layne MTE is excited to launch the new NiteFlex rate for residential members. This rate helps members save money by encouraging them to shift large amounts of energy consumption into overnight hours. MTE's CFO Cindy Layne sits down with Amy and Brandon to discuss the new rate in greater detail including why MTE has created this rate and who would benefit most from participating in it.Here's some more information you might find

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19:29

Robert White's Ford Mach E — Reaction To Long-Term...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/03/31

1 13 Robert White's Ford Mach E — Reaction To Long-Term Ownership In Episode 12, we revisited an interview with Robert White in August of 2021. He had just purchased a first-generation Ford Mach E and gave us his initial reaction and thoughts. We're back to ask about his experience now that he's had it for over a year.Amy and Brandon discuss what Robert would do differently, what he's learned, and if he wants to purchase the same car again in the future.Here's some more information you might find

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20:19

Robert White's Initial Thoughts On His Ford Mach E

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/03/17

1 12 Robert White's Initial Thoughts On His Ford Mach E We pulled an interview from a year ago to hear Robert White's initial thoughts on purchasing a first-generation Ford Mach E. As MTE's VP of Member Services & Community Relations, Robert is fully embracing the role MTE has in helping members adopt elective vehicles.Amy Byers conducted that ride-along as part of our employee newsletter. You'll want to hear his initial thoughts before the next episode because we followed up with him one year

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27:09

EV Spotlight: Ford F-150 Lightning

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/03/03

S1E11 EV Spotlight: Ford F-150 Lightning The Ford F-150 Lightnings are on the roads now, and many are asking if they are worth it. TJ Lewis and Lee Moore, two EV Car Club members, purchased the trucks and gave us their opinions and first-hand experience. Amy and Brandon dig into what it's like to drive, what features they like, and what potential buyers should consider before purchasing the Ford F-150 Lightning. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this

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39:37

Are you taking advantage of EV tax incentives?

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/02/17

1 10 Are you taking advantage of EV tax incentives? Few people enjoy doing their taxes, and even fewer want to dive into the nuts and bolts to understand them. But, Teri Viswanath is one of those people. As CoBank's lead economist in power, energy, and water, Teri has spent hours learning how EV owners and future owners can use the tax incentives to their advantage.With recent changes regarding EV tax incentives, Amy and Brandon have an extended conversation with her to understand what has changed

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21:58

Don't be afraid of buying a used EV

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/02/03

1 9 Don't be afraid of buying a used EV Christi Mooring loves sporty cars, big trucks, and driving them fast. She purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 because she wanted something fun to drive. Amy and Brandon discuss her experience purchasing a used EV and what she learned from the process. Christi also gives some tips based on her experience driving in cold weather with her used EV.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle

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19:12

How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/01/20

1 8 How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric vehicles Many of our members are choosing to purchase all-electric vehicles. But, there are a lot of questions about EVs like where to buy, how to charge them, and which one is right for me. MTE is helping our members by providing resources and programs to make the transition easier and less intimidating.Amy and Brandon discuss with Brad Gibson how MTE is helping EV owners as a trusted energy advisor and resource. Following their discussion

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23:36

Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2023/01/06

1 7 Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4 Are you curious about the Volkswagen ID.4? We were too! Brandon and Amy rode along with Brad Gibson, MTE's Chief Cooperative Business Officer, to discuss why he chose to purchase the ID.4 and hear about his experience with it.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

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18:31

How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/12/23

1 6 How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles We loved talking to Josh Witt in the last episode about his Hyundai Ioniq 5. This week, Brandon discusses Josh's 3,800-mile journey to Tucson, Arizona. They discuss how he planned to make the trip along with some of the challenges he faced making a long-distance drive in his EV.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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17:34

Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/12/09

Season 1 Episode5 Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5 MTE member Josh Witt sat down with Brandon to discuss the Ioniq 5 and why he decided to purchase it.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 building a community in

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17:31

What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/11/11

Season 1Episode 4 What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on my EV? Like any vehicle, EVs require regular maintenance to improve their reliability and longevity. Amy and Brandon dig into what kind of regular maintenance EV owners should perform including ways to improve your battery life, why EV tires wear out faster, and why EV brakes last longer.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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17:05

What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle?

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/10/28

Season 1Episode 3 What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle? Experts are anticipating the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle is lower than the total cost of owning an internal combustible engine vehicle. Amy and Brandon discuss what costs EV owners should expect and a few tips on how to figure out if the cost of an EV is right for you.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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13:37

What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/10/14

1 2 What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger for my home? Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Programs or Information Mentioned in this EpisodeAll About Electric Vehicles - TVA EnergyRight - MTE has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide electric vehicle resources and programs for our members. TVA has developed a fantastic resource page to help EV owners and prospective buyers find chargers, buying

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23:04

Can your local electric provider handle the growing...

MTE"s Plugged In ·

2022/09/23

Season 1Episode 1 Can your local electric provider handle the growing power demand of electric vehicles? Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner sit down with TVA's Drew Frye to discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles can impact the electric grid and what local electric providers are already doing to handle the increased power demand. Guest: Drew Frye Drew Frye leads the development of TVA’s Electric Vehicle (EV) programs. He coordinates programs and partnerships with EV stakeholders and regional Local

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