Electric Vehicle Career Network

It all started with one conversation, then another and dozens more to follow.  We meet up with others that are working tirelessly to promote electric vehicles and all passionately want this industry to succeed.  Whether our expertise is in technology, business, government one thing is clear – we are thinking about this Electric Car thing.  Constantly.

What better way to harness this energy than to be sure those that are committed and passion for the Electric Vehicle meet up with opportunities to work in the industry itself?

Whether you are new to EVs or have been working in the industry for years join us on LinkedIn.  The Electric Vehicle Career Network has just taken flight.

Overcoming Barriers to Charging Infrastructure Implementation

Installing infrastructure for a new era of Electric Vehicles is proving to be difficult.  In this session moderated by Green On Ramp’s Paul Stith we talked about the challenges and the road ahead – AGRION – Overcoming Barriers to Charging Infrastructure Implementation.

Representing key early Electric Vehicle Service Providers were Obrie Hostetter from 350 Green along with Jason Smith of ECOtality.  Also sharing their perspectives were Dave Head, Fleet Manager for the County of Sonoma and Rich Larsen, New Power Technologies, Mayor of Los Altos Hills, California.

Topping the list of challenges were finding suitable and interested locations, costs associated with retrofitting parking lots to meet updated access requirements ADA for (American Disabilities Act), site improvement costs and permitting delays.  Once each of these challenges have been met, the largest barrier remaining is getting site owners to sign hosting agreements.  As many as 50% of site implementations currently being are derailed at this point after all other barriers have been overcome.

Revenge of the Electric Car

Join us for an Electric Vehicle Evening in Santa Cruz on January 13th at the Rio Theater to see a special screening of “Revenge of the Electric Car” starting @ 7:00 PM.  Green On Ramp is in charge of the EV Display for this event so be sure to drop by to see Teslas, LEAFs, Volts, Zero Motocycles and a few surprises.

Curious about them, can’t imagine driving a golf cart, not sure one could ever meet your needs?  Electric Vehicles are here and we’ll have them on display with their owners to share their experience driving electric before the film.

Following the film will be Q & A with a Panel of EV Experts including Director Chris Paine, Film Star “Gadget” along with representatives from Plug-In America, Tesla and Nissan.

Sub-Metering Protocol Road Map

Today the long awaited first draft of the Sub-Metering Protocol Roadmap was released.  

This document was prepared by PG&E, Southern California Edison & San Diego Power & Gas.  The document included feedback from 3rd Parties (OEMs, EVSPs and Consumer Advocate / EV Drivers) who assisted throughout the development process.

PROJECT Green OnRamp / Paul Stith’s input appeared in several sections including security and communications, inclusion of L1 & L3 EV fuel metering along with Net Metering to support local generation of power via Solar and future Vehicle to Grid applications.