Tucson Clean Cities' "Spirit of DC" Tri-fold Flyers Into Distribution on Friday, 26 February 2010

Cheers PHEV All Around Arizona'Rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All,

"Spirit of DC" takes in Legislative Breakfast & Awards in Phoenix at Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday, 16 February 2010

"Spirit of DC" setting up in front of the Arizona State Capitol

Above "Spirit" joined by two more white PHEVs--

Todd Barlow's Green Motors' with 4kW PbA pack, above and right.

Also note with Arizona's Clean Cities Coalition tent in background.

Above, Phoenix EAA Presidential couple, Jim & Elaine Stack's PHEV with 10kW Li-ion pack

Cheers PHEV'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All,

On a sunny and bright Tuesday morn, three Prius PHEVs were shining & showing at Arizona's Clean Cites Coalitions and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality-sponsored legislative breakfast & award, entitled: Arizona's Road to Clean Air and Energy Security. The EVent was honoring Arizona's military bases and civic leaders who have promoted clean fuels.

The All American "Spirit of DC" was joined in PluginSolutions row by Todd Barlow's Green Motors' PHEV with 4kW lead acid battery pack and Phoenix Electric Auto Association President, Jim Stack's 10kW "Big Kahune" Li-ion pack, which is capable of a 30-40 all electric range, and clearly demonstrates the capability of 101MPG assisted by electricity. Others joined in to (AER) be among those demonstrating alternative energy, such as solar and ethanol.

The "Spirit" basically demonstrated an empty battery box with its contactors and wiring as well as on the outside the hydraulic lifts for access to the spare, the charger, the 110-volt inverter, and the solar panels. The "Spirit" is awaiting its upgraded PluginSolutions PHEV Kit with 4kW Li-ion battery pack, which should allow upwards of a 20 AER range.(versus the previous 10-12 AER with its PbA pack). After viewing what a PHEV kit set-up would look like, people could then progress on to two fully operational Prius PHEVs for further "seeing-is-believing" experience upfront.

EVer in the Year of the Plug-ins, ... and operating from Tucson, AZ,

All American "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry

The "Spirit of DC" -- Back in AZ and Team Building with Tucson Clean Cities, Bookmans, ... starting mid-January 2010.

New Tucson 'Digs' at Milagro Cohousing...plus a scenic view of PHEV3A Office

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiastics, One & All -

After a six week break of sorts, the "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry are able to do some reporting out with narratives about the team-building EVforts underway. Particularly with Tucscon Clean Cities Program Director with Pima Associations of Government (PAG), Colleen Crowninshield CCrowninshield@pagnet.org, and her chief assistant, Kathryn Van Kirk KVanKirk@pagnet.org (520) 792-1093.

And also, Bob Oldfather of Bookmans www.Bookmans.com - a dynamic Tucson Clean Cities Coalition member, who has installed, or will install, six Coloumb challenging stations at all six Booksmans (three stores in Tucson, two in Phoenix and one in Flagstaff). Note: Bob's love of EVs goes back to having two GM EV1s. Besides owning a few classic EVs, Bob has in mind an EV Museum. EVJerr here has in mind a Bookmans Living Plug-in EV Museum...so stand by for more info on this concept.

First of all, all such undertaking so far involved have taken re-situating from Bisbee to Tucson. in order to take into key team-building resources in Tucson.

Note: Beside wanting to write the bestseller called "Plug'n America: With the "Spirit" and on the Cheap! (just need simply need a ghostwriter, preferrably a 'starving' one), EVJerr here thinks it's also the best of times for writing another, and with a catchy title: The Tales of Two Cities!

Now, It's about the "Spirit" being situated in Tucson and at Milagro Cohousing. See pixs above. Milagro has in its parking spaces a number of Yahoo! availabe 110-volt outlets (see www.MilagroCohousing.org). EVJerry here is taking quarters and office space at 3023 N. Gaia Place, Tucson, AZ 85745 in order to work on said team-building of a second type of PHEV3A--that is instead of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America, it'll be PHEV All Around Arizona. Or simply, the Plug-in Arizona EVducation Tour, which is to kick off for all 15 AZ counties, once the sunbirds take flight in April.

See next posting about the "Spirit" showing & shining along with Todd Barlow's Green Motors' Prius PHEV (4kW PbA pack) and Phoenix EAA Presidential couple, Jim & Elaine Stack's Prius PHEV (10kW Li-ion pack) at Arizona's Clean Cities Coalitions and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality presenting "Arizona's Road to Clean Air and Energy Securty right there on Arizona's Capitol grounds in Phoenix on Tuesday, 16 February 2010.

Then, will come the posting of a Tucson Clean Cities' "Spirit of DC" tri-fold flyer "Educating America about plug-in hybrid electric vehicles...one town at at time," thanks to the PAG graphic artistic expertise of Philip Cyr.

Lastly, in the updating EVfort, will be another showing & showing of the "Spirit of DC" along with a few narrative statements before the Greater Phoenix Mensa Group at its Friday night Forum at the Granite Reef Senior Center in Scottsdale, thanks to the Forum Coordinator, Jerry Corbin JerryCorbin@gmail.com (602) 367-8553.

EVer in the Year of the Plug-ins,

All American "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry (202) 486-5450

"Spirit of DC" and EVJerry Back on the Road Again! Taking in Churchill Breakfast Club with Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, Speaking on Clean Transportation

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV3A'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All,



The "Spirit of DC" took EVJerry back on the road ... again! This time it was cruising down from Santa Rosa, CA (where holidays plus were taken at the True North Health Center) and coming to Chuck Olson's homestead in Santa Clara.



Such was in prep to hear Nissan-Renault CEO, Carlos Ghosn's presentation at the Churchill Breakfast Club entitled "The Future of Clean Transporation" with Ray Lane as Moderator. Also, courtesy of Karen Tucker, Churchill Club CEO, Electric Auto Association members and associates were invited to come to this Tuesday, 12 Jan 2010 EVent at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Palo Alto. See pictures below with captions (and hopefully more narrations, formatting to follow).



All American "Spirit of DC" and EVJerry

Above picture shows Churchill Club CEO, Karen Tucker, introducing Keynote Speaker, Carlos Ghosen, and the Moderator, Ray Lane, Managing Partner with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

Above and below -- Directly in front at table are a table full of EAA Members: Arthur Keller, EAA Board; Tom Sidle, Silicon Valley EAA VP; Jerry Pohorsky, SVEAA President; Marc Geller, EAA Board Member and PluginAmerica Board Member; Ron Freund, EAA Chairman and PIA Board Member; Ron Gremban, Calcars Lead Engineer; KO, an EAA Member; Jean Trombley, PluginAmerica Executive Director.

To Right is a panaramic shot of the assembled Churchill Breakfast Club taking in Carlos Ghosn's presentation.

Carlos Ghosn is EVer so expressive Sage! Or should it be SagEV for being an ET Visionary -- that is Energy Technology kind of guy in action leading the Zero Emission Revolution -- Think, Move, Execute! See also: http://www.electrification%20coaliton.com/ Or dot org.

Carlos underscored the Zero Emission Revolution effect underway by emphasizing that Nissan now has some 45,000 orders for the pure electric - the LEAF. And that's from just two months ago!











Carlos holding court with Marc Geller in front.

"Spirit of DC" Drops By Toyota Headquarters to have a Look-See, Wednesday, 23 December 2009

Toyota Motors Headquarters ... ! Note the Season's Greeting on top.

The "Spirit" across the street from the Toyota Motors complex in Torrance, CA.

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and EVnthusiasts,

En route after a few days visiting with Asher Family members and friends in San Diego, CA, the "Spirit" was hypermiling along in the 50's MPG on the sunny and bright California I-5 to Santa Rosa, on Wednesday, 23 December 2009. Plan is for some health-minded R & R at the True North Health Center in order to get EVJerr into physical shape for what "Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" for 2010. One EVision under 2009 resolution may be evolving into the Bookmans Plug-in Arizona: Clean Cities Educational Tour.

Yet, the "Spirit of DC" did drop by the Toyota Headquarters in Torrance, California, in order to have a Look-See and in anticipation of a future visit in 2010. After all, the "Spirit" is an All American ... and a future home, after Plug-in All Around America, should be the Smithsonian Institute under Toyota auspices. More on that EVision as we blog along!

Noel, Noel EVer a'Plug'n,

All American "Spirit of DC" and EVJerr

"Spirit" Amidst the Merry Mingling at Bookmans Grand Charging Station Celebration with Tucson EVA2, Clean Cities, ... and Tesla "750" Coming to Tucson

A few happy snaps of the "Spirit" in front of Bookmans before departing for Hotel Tucson City Center stayover, courtesy of Wick Communications.

Merry Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs, and
EVnthusiasts, One & All,

The "Spirit of DC" came to Tucson Town for the Bookmans Grand Charging Station Celebration at 9:15ish AM on Saturday, 19 December 2009 in order to be part of the grand mingling going on as well as to get an opportunity charger, !por seguro!

The picture shows the slot at Bookmans with the Coulomb Charger being examined ... while waiting for the white "750" Tesla to come down from Phoenix and become the first EV to start charging ... even tho at a Level 1. The parking spot on the East side of Bookmans, just outside of one of Tucson's favorite spots at Grand Road and Campbell Ave.n

The "Spirit of DC" is shown taking advantage of Bookmans in order to enjoy her 'opportunity charge' with full permission as given to any EV by Bookmans owner, Bob Oldfather as EVent is wrapping down. Note: "Spirit" is perhaps the only PHEV in Tucson at this time.

In "750" as the Tesla is known by her number amidst the Tesla employees, is being driven by Dan Myggen DMyggen@TeslaMotors.com Laurel Fullerton LFullerton@TeslaMotors.com drove "750" down from Phoenix.

Surrounding pix of the EVent showing Bob's own personal collection of pristine and classic EVs to left.

This is Eddie Gloyne's white Tesla, just off to the left side of the Coulomb Charger (Level 1) entertaining the crowd ... and there to welcome her Sister Tesla, "750" upon her arrival.





Below is crownd at the Charging Station with Bob Oldfather in the black hat on the right.

The "Spirit of DC" is shining and showing upon her arrival at Bookmans Grand Charging Station Celebration, and is situated next to Tucson EVA2 Steve's fire engine red, lift bed, eTruck. Note: Booksman sign on a sunny and bright Tucson day.
That's it for the pixs at the moment.

Tonight's Saturday evening TV news and tomorrow's Sunday morn Arizona Star may bring more information and pixs to be copied ... So do check back.

In meanwhile, EVer so successful was the mingling EVent at Bookmans with first owners, Bob and Amy Oldfather, Tucson EVA2 President Rush Dougherty and our fellowTEVA2 Associates and EVs, both Pima Association of Government Clean Cities Program Manager, Colleen Crowninshield, and Solar Partnership Programs, Kathryn Van Kirk, and so many, many others. Especially the "750" Tesla with its first driver relay team of Laurel and Dan.

EVer Noel, Noel -

All American "Spirit of DC" and O'Joyful EVJerry (202) 486-5450

"Spirit" Due to Link Up with Tucson EVA2 along with Tesla Roadtrip'sters at Bookmans Grand Celebration at Grant & Campell, 9-12:00AM, Sat, 19 Dec 09

Saturday, 19 December 2009 Pix at Bookmans with "Spirit"

Merry Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'sters, and EVnthusiasts, One & All ... Ho, Ho, Ho!

Before going quite quiet for the holidays, the "Spirit of DC" will be linking up with the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association 2 for its normal third Saturday meeting, however, it's at Bookmans for its Grand Charging Station Celebration. It's from 9:00AM - 12:00AM.

Furthermore, the "Spirit" is expecting to rub tires, so to speak, not only with Plug-ins of TEVA2 Members, but also the white Tesla Roadster coming to town, as well. See a more informative copied & pasted piece from www.TeslaMotors.com/Roadtrip/ below ... with Comments as well.

After Tucson, the "Spirit" will make another Phoenix trip to Green Motors http://www.greenmotorsinc.com/ for further work ... before taking in San Diego and more of California for the holidays and on into Happy New Year of 2010.

EVer Noel, Noel -

All American "Spirit" & O'Joyful EVJerr

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About the Trip

On December 17th, a group of 16 Tesla employees will begin a 2,700+ mile road trip in a Tesla Roadster Sport.
We’re driving Roadster #750 from Los Angeles to Detroit for this year’s North American International Auto Show to prove that the Roadster is tough, durable and range anxiety is for the weak. Our electric sports car goes from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds and can travel 244 miles on a single charge. The Roadster is ready to take on any and all weather conditions – it looks just as good with mud on the tires as it does on the showroom floor. Skeptical? We’re coming to yourhometown to prove it.

Where to Find the Tesla Roadster

Use the map above or the table below to find out when we’ll be passing through your home town. Each day, the drivers will post photos and updates to chronicle their experiences. Follow the journey here and on Twitter and Facebook. We can’t wait to meet you.
If you’re an owner interested in meeting us along the way, please contact us.
Date
Destination
Miles
December 17
Palm Springs
140
December 18
Phoenix
250
December 19
Tucson
121