Plug In America Podcast
The Plug In America Podcast keeps listeners informed about efforts to get more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids into drivers' hands. Through interviews with the directors of Plug In America and other experts, the podcast will explore the environmental benefits of plug-in vehicles, the ever-changing politics surrounding plug-in initiatives, and the latest announcements by vehicle manufacturers. Contact the Plug In America podcast at podcast@pluginamerica.org

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Welcome to our NEW Website!!!

The EV Club Of The South is for EV drivers, their families and others interested in electric vehicles and is a chapter of the EAA Electric Auto Association.

 

Our purpose is:

- To be the voice of our members.
- To promote the successful growth of the electric vehicle in the United States and the world.
- To act as a network for information both to and from the manufacturers and retailers of electric vehicles.
- To encourage the development of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

We share an interest in innovative technology and its implications for the future. We want to participate in shaping that future. Using technology, we will make a powerful contribution to the world. Together in friendship and support we speak for the most significant group of motorists driving into the 21st century.

 

Say What??
Check out the latest funny quotes and such about EVs and alternative fuel options...


How can I get started with EVs?
Check out some ways to get into the EV way of life and reduce or stop going to the oil pump.

Check out the latest site updates:

  • 10/17/09:  Check out the Calendar for Club activities.
  • 10/21/09:  Please note our October 2009 meeting is to be held on October 21th.
Please send in more pictures, and I'll get them up there!!   Click here to see the St Patrick's Day Parade 2005 Pictures.
 

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If the tax credits and price were the same, would you rather have a 100 mi range EV (Nissan Leaf) or would you rather have a 40 mi range EREV (Chevy Volt)?
 

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Come see the EV Club of the South's Electrical Vehicles at this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Atlanta on Saturday March 13th! And don't forget to wave at us as we pass by!

See our Calendar for more information on this event.


Why a plug-in car?

Plugging in to tap renewable electricity such as solar, wind, tidal or other, allows you to drive without contributing to the pollution that sickens and kills hundreds of thousands of Americans every year, providing you with virtually pollution-free driving.

Pollution from the power plants?

taking_notesElectric cars that run on renewable wind or solar power eliminate emissions. But even today, with 50% of U.S. power coming from dirty coal plants, plug-in cars still reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and most other pollutants compared with either conventional gasoline cars or hybrids, because so much of it comes out of tailpipes.

Nuclear power plants?

Although Plug In America favors more use of electricity for transportation, we won't need additional generating capacity for this for decades to come. During that time we can shift to cleaner, renewable power options that cause less environmental harm than fossil fuels and nuclear plants.

Electric cars impractical?

web_linksNot at all. EVs with a 150-mile range could be built and sold in quantity at a profit today for $25,000. Ranges exceeding 300 miles on a charge exist today, but with the cost of batteries as high as they are, it is impractical for most cars at this point.