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2024 Oregon Electric Vehicle Association National drive electric week
Test Drive & Information Expo Videos

We had a packed slate of presentations at our September 15th EV Test Drive & Information Expo held at Daimler Truck North America's headquarters. Our thanks our presenters, and to Brian White of the FutureAZA (formerly My Tesla Weekend) YouTube channel and to Brian's team who recorded the talks by all of the presenters, professionally edited them, and hosted them on the FutureAZA YouTube channel. Click on the photos below to watch the videos on YouTube.

Used Ev Purchase Experience

Carey Booth (L) and Scott McAdoo share their experiences purchasing used EVs. For many folks, you can get a great EV for your needs for amazing low prices by buying a used EV.

highway to cheaper evs

EVs are are getting cheaper, and Brian White shows us why this is happening, and what changes you can expect over the next few years.

EV Charging Tips & Best Practices

With essential information for all new EV owners, Rob Grove advice will help your EV's battery last longer, and make your EV charging experience easier and more convenient.

EVs = Energy independence

EVs improve the energy independence and security of our country. Brian White shows us why this is happening, and how you can become immune to oil price shocks.

EV Purchase Incentives

EV purchase incentives can save you thousands, but they can be quite confusing. Beau Snyder of Tesla Portland explains which cars qualify, and loopholes built into the law.

Stress-free Long Distance Travel

Ron Jackson loves to travel long distances in his Teslas. He shares tips and strategies that make his road trips completely stress-free. A must watch video for Tesla drivers planning a long road trip.

Gas to EV Conversion STory

Considering a gas to electric conversion project? Summer Schneider shares his personal story converting a Corvair to an EV, and gives sound advice for a successful project.

Epic Long Distance road trip

Danny Brasuk shares the tips and strategies he used on his VW ID.4 trip across the Midwest and back. A great companion video to Ron Jackson's talk, and a must watch video for non-Tesla drivers.

Bonus: 1914 Detroit Electric

Brian White takes a ride in the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum's 1914 Detroit Electric. His assessment: Totally worth it. Come along for the ride!

Bonus: Cybertruck Flag Mounts

Brian White shows a clever bracket, made by a local company, that lets you mount a flag in the back of your Cybertruck. If you have a Cybertruck, and a flag, this video was made for you!

2024 Oregon Electric Vehicle Association Drive Electric Earth Month
Test Drive & Information Expo Videos

Our thanks to Brian White of the FutureAZA (formerly My Tesla Weekend) YouTube channel who gave the presentations EV Myths Debunked, and The EV Future 3, 5, & 10 Years Out. Thanks also to OEVA former president Gary Exner for his talk EV Incentives, to OEVA board member Rob Grove for his talk 5 Things All New EV Owners Need to Know About Charging, and to Brian's team who recorded the talks by all of the presenters, professionally edited them, and hosted them on the FutureAZA YouTube channel.

Brian White: eV Myths debunked

Brian White: the ev future 3, 5, & 10 Years Out

Gary Exner: EV Incentives

Rob Grove: 5 things all new ev owners need to know about charging

2023 Oregon Electric Vehicle Association NATIONAL Drive Electric WEEK
Test Drive and Information Expo Videos

Our thanks to Dennis Wright of the Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum (WAAAM) in Hood River for the delightful video that they recorded at the event and shared with us about the Detroit Electric. And thanks to Brian White of the FutureAZA (formerly My Tesla Weekend) YouTube channel who not only gave several fascinating presentations, but his team recorded the talks by all of the presenters, had them professionally edited, and hosted them on his YouTube channel. Thanks also to Hannah Morrison of the Portland Bureau of Transportation, and to OEVA members Gary Exner, Ron Jackson, and Michael Johnston for their talks. Because of schedule limits, Michael’s talk and one of Brian’s talks didn't get edited. Sorry, you just had to be there.

views of the Expo, Then WAAAM Volunteer Tony Ackerman and OEVA Web Admin Ron Jackson Chat While Riding in the 1914 Detroit Electric 

Brian White of My Tesla Weekend Details EV Battery Performance

Hannah Morrison of the Portland Bureau of Transportation gives an overview of Portland's Electrification Plans

OEVA Past President Gary Exner Explains EV Incentives

Brian White of My Tesla Weekend reveals how to charge for Free!

OEVA Web Admin Ron Jackson gives a somewhat amusing talk comparing Gas cars to EV's, and busts some myths about charging