Kim Lundgren of Kim Lundgren Associates returns to Kilowatt to talk about electric vehicles, sustainability, and why going 100% electric isn't always the best approach. Kim starts by sharing how she chose a Hyundai IONIQ 5 for her teenage daughter's first car, comparing it with Volvo's electric offerings and explaining why charging, technology, safety, and long-term reliability influenced her decision. The conversation then shifts to municipal fleets and whether cities should be pushing to electrify every vehicle, including fire trucks, garbage trucks, and public works equipment. Kim explains why a more practical approach, replacing vehicles as needed and prioritizing applications where electric vehicles make sense, can be more effective than an all-or-nothing strategy. Bodie and Kim also discuss extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), fleet maintenance, infrastructure costs, and the challenges of transitioning away from fossil fuels. Kim shares her One Big Thing approach to climate action, encouraging people to make meaningful changes when it's time to replace a vehicle or home equipment. And toward the end, Bodie discovers that something he's believed about the ozone layer and global warming since childhood isn't quite what he thought.
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- Volvo XC40 Recharge/EX40
- Kia EV 6
- Cadillac LYRIQ
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Scout Terra Pickup Truck
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