There are over 12,000 registered EVs in Tennessee! Many electric vehicle drivers in our state are passionate about their vehicles and are keen to share their stories. Whether they’ve got a large family or just a loyal canine companion, below you’ll find a showcase of EV stories from owners of all backgrounds and walks of life.
Interested in contributing an EV story of your own? Head to our EV Stories submission portal to join the movement!
From a Pop Star, Song-Writer to an EV advocate – a Q&A with Libby Bittman, ChargePoint Sales Director
Libby Bittman is the Sales Director for ChargePoint, a leader in electric vehicle charging infrastructure technology. She is also a proud owner of an EV herself. Here, we ask her some questions about why she chose her EV and how it adds value to her life. Q: Who is Libby
Car Conversion King: a Q&A with Gary Bulmer, Knoxville
Gary Bulmer, a retired Captain of the NOAA Commissioned Corps, began considering renewable fuels in 1974, during the first gasoline shortage. From that point, he purchased his first hybrid vehicle in 2003. Q: What event in your past might have turned out differently if you had been driving an EV?
Outrunning and Outhandling: An EV Q&A with Dave Hrivnak, EV Pioneer
Dave Hrivnak is an EV Pioneer and a Subject Matter Expert, who enjoys sharing his knowledge with others, traveling cross country in his EV and proving that there are plenty of reasons to buy-in! Check out this EV Q&A to see why he loves his EVs! EV Q&A Q: What
An “Emissions Swapper”: a Q&A with Eric Cardwell, KEVA president
Meet Eric Cardwell, an “Emissions Swapper” and a University of Tennessee alumnus with a master’s degree in electrical engineering who loves his personal electric vehicle – a Chevrolet Volt. He took the leap from owning an ICE to an EV because he hates gasoline and oil and has since become
EVs and ethics: a Q&A with Daniel Siksay, environmentalist and philosopher
Daniel Siksay is an environmentalist, a feminist, and an accelerationist Marxist currently living in Knoxville, Tennessee. They hold a Masters in Philosophy from York University. They are currently working as the Chief of Staff for East Tennessee Clean Fuels, where they collaborate with fleets and individuals across the state to
100% “Charged Up” – a Q&A with Joe Ozegovich, a Memphis EV walk the talk leader
Joe Ozegovich enjoys sharing stories…from owning a Leaf to a Tesla, dodging day-dreaming drivers from 0 to 30 to saving $16,000 for his annual vacations – a win-win situation. Q: We like personal fun facts about our EV drivers. Can you share with us? A: When I’m not getting 100% electrically
Marty Young, paramedic and medical training professor owns a Chevrolet Volt
Marty Young tells all. His love for the Chevy Volt, tent living and his brush with the law. Marty Young is an Associate Professor of emergency medical services at Roane State Community College and a licensed paramedic with over 25 years of emergency service experience. (L-R): Anna Young (wife), Audrey
