EV 2021

Join Electrify Now and Forth as we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion on electric vehicles.

Transportation is the number 1 source of CO2 in the United States and we've got to rapidly electrify our rides if we want to reduce emissions.

We'll spend this webinar exploring the concerns or pain points you might have in going electric for your next vehicle.

Worried about price? We'll explore the low cost EV options with Peter Glenn from EVLife and show how with rebates, low fuel and maintenance costs and the growing used EV market, you can save a lot on making an EV your next vehicle purchase.

Wondering about what models are out there? We'll look at what your options are today and profile three exciting vehicles live - The Ford Mach-E, the Tesla Model Y and the VW ID4. We'll also hear from Greg Platt from Platt Auto about what to look for and how to buy a used EV. 

Worried about range? We'll explore the fabulous world of falling battery prices and look at how much range you'll need and how much current and future cars will have. We'll also learn about the EV road trip with Kelly Yearick, from Forth.

Concerned about charging? Steven Alaman from Forth will walk you through a live demonstration of fast and slow charging and explore all your charging options from home, to business, to trips.

Panelists

Kelly Yearick - Kelly Yearick is a Program Manager at Forth where she leads programs to boost electric vehicle adoption and access to shared electric transportation. Her experience at Forth includes managing large Federal and State-funded projects with diverse stakeholder groups. Kelly leads Forth’s workplace engagement program in Oregon, as well as in several cities in other states under the Bloomberg American Climate Cities Challenge. Kelly holds a Master’s in Environmental Management and Sustainability from Portland State University, a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and sits on the board of Solar Oregon.

Steven Alaman - Steven manages the EV Ambassadors program and organizes Ride and Drive events in Oregon, Washington, and California. Prior to Forth, Steven worked for Multnomah County on Urban Forest Management and Community Outreach. Steven holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Oregon.

Greg Platt - Greg Platt is the owner of Platt Auto one of the leading auto dealerships for used electric vehicles in Oregon and across the United States. 

Peter Glenn - Peter Glenn is the Co-Founder of EV Life, an electric car buying platform that brings together everything a buyer needs to find and finance an electric vehicle.  Holding an MBA from Presidio Graduate School, Peter has worked at the cross-section of technology and sustainability for over 18 years.  He has co-founded three startups and played leadership roles at Glassdoor, Singularity University, and Fenix International (acquired by Engie).  At Fenix, he developed partnerships with telecoms Vodafone, MTN, and Orange that deliver solar power to over 3 million people living off-grid across Africa today.