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Tools and Resources

Discover tools and resources to promote EV adoption and sustainability at ride and drive events. Learn from experts and access programs for workplace and home charging solutions. Compare costs and emissions with EV tools. Get involved in community initiatives for a greener future.

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Tools and Resources

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  1. Tools and Resources

  2. Ride and Drive Events • “Butts in seats” is the best way to show the benefits of EVs • Great Plains Institute, Midwest Evolve, Connexus Energy and more can assist with planning  • EV owners provide education to employees and community members

  3. PlugInConnect • PlugInConnect is an EV market and business solutions developer from Minnesota • Offers many programs: EV owners group, sales guides, workplace charging, home charging, etc. • Founded by Jukka Kukkonen, a MN EV expert • Learn more at https://www.pluginconnect.com/

  4. PlugShare.com • Crowd sourced map of charging stations • Individuals can submit data and reviews • Provides in-depth information about the level of charger and plug types available

  5. CARBONCOUNTER.COM • Compares lifetime costs and carbon intensities of over 100 vehicles • Shows reduction in GHG from EVs compared to gasoline counterparts • Developed by MIT researchers   

  6. UC Davis EV Explorer

  7. EV Emission Tools • Lets you estimate the emissions of an EV based on gasoline prices and other factors in a ZIP code • Developed by the Union of Concerned Scientists

  8. Facilitated by the Great Plains Institute  • Partnership of EV champions from around MN • Encourage EV deployment across the board—from policy to technical support • Utilities, dealerships, nonprofits, charging providers, and more are involved • Communities Charging Ahead page has resources and lessons from the Cities Charging Ahead effort

  9. Ride and Drive Toolkit • Drive Electric MN offers a free, comprehensive event planning kit • Central checklist of everything you need with links to other resources • Helps with everything from event layout to dealership outreach for securing test drive vehicles

  10. Installing EV Charging Guide • Drive Electric MN has a guide to choosing EV charging for your community • 3 parts: step by step deciding on what unit to buy, guidance on deciding on a location in your community, and a checklist of things to get done before, during, and after the install • Printable PDF options included for many of the tools

  11. Consolidates bulk orders of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure • Guides to planning fleet transition • Beyond EVs, provides information for other alternative fuel vehicles

  12. Thank You! Diana McKeown MetroCERT Director dmckeown@gpisd.net 612-278-7158 Kris Acuña Project Assistant kacuna@gpisd.net 612-400-6291

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