Best Middle Tennessee Electric Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring the World of EVs at MTE's SuperCharged Cruise In Event 25:48

20d ago25:48

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2 16 Exploring the World of EVs at MTE's SuperCharged Cruise In Event In this episode of MTE's Plugged In Podcast, hosts Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers take listeners to the scenic Fiddler's Grove at Wilson County Fairgrounds for the third annual Supercharged Cruising event. The episode includes interviews with attendees discussing their experiences …

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How the EV Car Club Began and SuperCharged Cruise-In Highlight 18:38

1M ago18:38

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2 15 How the EV Car Club Began and SuperCharged Cruise-In Highlight In this episode of MTE's Plugged In Podcast, Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner discuss the origins and highlights of the EV Car Club. They share the inspiration behind starting the club, its growth over the years, and the exciting events and community it fosters. Listeners also hear fr…

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Energizing the Future: MTE's EV Journey with Phillip Lim 34:37

2M ago34:37

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2 14 Energizing the Future: MTE's EV Journey with Phillip Lim Join us as we navigate through the electric vehicle (EV) journey with Phillip Lim of MTE’s strategy team, alongside hosts Amy Byers and Brandon Wagner. In this episode, we uncover the inception, challenges, and triumphs of promoting EV adoption at MTE. From Phillip's personal immigration…

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Tom Buckton on EV Adventures, Planning, and Performance 30:43

2M ago30:43

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2 13 Tom Buckton on EV Adventures, Planning, and Performance EV Car Club member Tom Buckton is a retired U.S. Navy chief electronics technician and an EV enthusiast. Tom shares his experiences from a significant 2,500 mile trip in his Hyundai Ioniq 5, comparing it with his previous vehicle, the Bolt. He offers insights into planning long trips with…

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Embracing Innovation in the Electric Utility Industry 26:30

3M ago26:30

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2 12 Embracing Innovation in the Electric Utility Industry In this episode of MTE's Plugged In Podcast, hosts Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers welcome Chris Jones, President and CEO of Middle Tennessee Electric, to discuss the evolution of MTE's services, the impactful role of broadband and EV initiatives, and the future of energy and technology in Mid…

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The Future of EV Fast Charging with Quincy Lee 32:55

3M ago32:55

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2 11 The Future of EV Fast Charging with Quincy Lee In this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, hosted by Middle Tennessee Electric, Brandon Wagner and Amy Byers welcome Quincy Lee, CEO of Electric Era. Lee discusses his journey from SpaceX to founding Electric Era, a company dedicated to building reliable, affordable, and easy-to-install EV fast ch…

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Embracing the Nissan Ariya Lifestyle with Denise Miller 16:03

4M ago16:03

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2 10 Embracing the Nissan Ariya Lifestyle with Denise Miller In this episode of Middle Tennessee Electric's Plugged In Podcast, host Amy Byers welcomes MTE's Denise Miller to discuss her recent experience joining the electric vehicle (EV) family with the purchase of a Nissan Ariya. Denise shares her motivations for transitioning to an EV, her initi…

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Navigating EV Tax Credits in 2023 28:53

4M ago28:53

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2 9 Navigating EV Tax Credits in 2023 This episode of Middle Tennessee Electric's Plugged In Podcast features a detailed discussion about electric vehicle (EV) tax credits with lead economist Teri Viswanath from Cobank. The conversation covers the qualifications and restrictions for claiming tax credits on new and used EVs, including maximum claim …

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Can the electric grid sustain widespread EV adoption? 23:24

4M ago23:24

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2 8 Can the electric grid sustain widespread EV adoption? TVA's Ryan Stanton explains how TVA is planning and preparing the electric grid for widespread EV adoption in the coming years and decades. He outlines some of the things TVA is doing to ensure grid reliability as energy consumption continues to grow. Here's some more information you might f…

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Experience charging and driving a Rivian R1T during the winter 23:14

5M ago23:14

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2 7 Experience charging and driving a Rivian R1T during the winter TVA's Ryan Stanton owns a Rivian R1T and provides some insight into driving and charging it during the cold. With nearly a decade of driving different EV vehicles, he's excited about how far they've come and looking forward to where they're going. Here's some more information you mi…

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Tips to help you drive and charge in the ice, snow, and cold 26:07

5M ago26:07

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2 6 Tips to help you drive and charge in the ice, snow, and cold With recent sub-zero temperatures and a snowstorm leaving icy driving conditions, Brandon and Amy discuss the tips to handle these conditions provided by our EV Car Club Facebook group. Brandon also dives into some charging challenges that made national news and how you can avoid the …

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Why Robert traded in a two year old Ford Mach E for a brand new one 28:45

6M ago28:45

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2 5 Why Robert traded in a two year old Ford Mach E for a brand new one Robert recently traded in his 2021 Ford Mach E and purchased a new 2023 model. Brandon sat down with Robert to learn why he made the change after previous conversations and ride alongs to discuss his satisfaction with his first-generation Mach E. His reasoning might surprise yo…

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2023 Holiday Break Message 0:46

6M ago0:46

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2 5 2023 Holiday Break Message We're taking some time off for the holidays but encourage you to listen to any of the podcasts you missed or found interesting. We hope you have a great holiday season! Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resources h…

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Christmas gifts to give the EV owners in your life 22:20

7M ago22:20

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2 4 Christmas gifts to give the EV owners in your life It's almost Christmas, and you may need a few last-minute gifts for the EV owners in your life. Amy and Brandon go through some great ideas and products you might consider giving this holiday season. They've pulled together some great gift ideas to fit your budget, ranging from a few dollars to…

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First look at Tesla's Full Self Driving Mode 28:06

7M ago28:06

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2 3 First look at Tesla's Full Self Driving Mode Co-host Brandon Wagoner and EV Car Club member Roscoe Shelton take a drive in a Tesla Model Y using the full self-driving mode. They discuss what the car can do and how it is changing the safety and experience of driving a car. In the second part of the episode, you'll hear Brandon's initial reaction…

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Take advantage of 2023 tax incentives and MTE's EV programs 14:14

8M ago14:14

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2 2 Take advantage of 2023 tax incentives and MTE's EV programs EV owners have access to some unique tax incentives on qualifying EVs. Brandon outlines a few things to consider regarding tax incentives and provides more information on some of MTE's EV programs designed to help you save. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics …

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The process to converting an antique car into an EV 20:52

8M ago20:52

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2 1 The process to converting an antique car into an EV Season 2 starts off with an inside look into a custom EV built by podcast co-host Brandon Wagoner and his father-in-law John Kieffer. Together, they have been working to restore and convert a 1961 Austin British Healey into an electric vehicle. Amy stops by the garage to discuss how and why th…

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Season 1 Recap Part B 19:33

9M ago19:33

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1 21 Season 1 Recap Part B We're finishing our Season 1 recap with another bonus episode. Season 2 is approaching, and now is a great time to catch up on what you missed in Season 1. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resources https://mte.com/Dr…

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Season 1 Recap Part A 18:57

9M ago18:57

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1 20 Season 1 Recap Part A In preparation for Season 2 of MTE's Plugged In podcast, we're recapping the highlights of Season 1. If you've not listened to Season 1 or if you need a refresher, this will help catch you back up. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs …

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MTE's Annual Supercharged EVent Special with Member Interviews 18:54

1y ago18:54

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1 19 MTE's Annual Supercharged EVent Special with Member Interviews Amy and Brandon close out the first season by highlighting the MTE's EV Car Club Supercharged EVent. The June 10th event was held at the MTE Williamson County office in Franklin. We talked to a few members about their experience and what made them buy an EV and participate in the E…

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Exploring MTE's New Energy Hub with Tim Suddoth 19:57

1y ago19:57

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1 18 Exploring MTE's New Energy Hub with Tim Suddoth MTE's EnergyHub Trailer is a new way MTE engages members in the conversation about energy efficiency, smart home technology, EVs, and renewables. Tim Suddoth leads this new educational initiative and discusses how it is helping members. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topic…

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Understanding microgrids with MTE's Avery Ashby 21:44

1y ago21:44

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1 17 Understanding microgrids with MTE's Avery Ashby With recent conversations about bi-directional charging, members are beginning to ask how EVs can integrate with their homes through microgrid technology. To understand how microgrid technology works, we talked with MTE's Avery Ashby. Avery leads our microgrid project, which involves a functional…

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Understanding bi-directional or 2-way charging 12:53

1y ago12:53

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1 16 Understanding bi-directional or 2-way charging Some EVs are capable of providing power to your home like a backup generator. This is called bi-directional or 2-way charging. Amy and Brandon break down how that works and the safety concerns it presents to you and first responders if installed incorrectly. Here's some more information you might …

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MTE improves grid resilience as EV adoption grows 15:20

1y ago15:20

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1 15 MTE improves grid resilience as EV adoption grows Many cooperative members express concern about the stress EVs will place on our electric grid. Amy and Brandon discuss this concern and explain how MTE is working to reduce EV adoption's impact on the grid through innovative programs and infrastructure development to ensure our grid remains aff…

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MTE Launches New NiteFlex Rate — A conversation with MTE CFO Cindy Layne 18:35

1y ago18:35

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1 14 MTE Launches New NiteFlex Rate — A conversation with MTE CFO Cindy Layne MTE is excited to launch the new NiteFlex rate for residential members. This rate helps members save money by encouraging them to shift large amounts of energy consumption into overnight hours. MTE's CFO Cindy Layne sits down with Amy and Brandon to discuss the new rate i…

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Robert White's Ford Mach E — Reaction To Long-Term Ownership 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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1 13 Robert White's Ford Mach E — Reaction To Long-Term Ownership In Episode 12, we revisited an interview with Robert White in August of 2021. He had just purchased a first-generation Ford Mach E and gave us his initial reaction and thoughts. We're back to ask about his experience now that he's had it for over a year. Amy and Brandon discuss what …

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Robert White's Initial Thoughts On His Ford Mach E 20:19

1+ y ago20:19

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1 12 Robert White's Initial Thoughts On His Ford Mach E We pulled an interview from a year ago to hear Robert White's initial thoughts on purchasing a first-generation Ford Mach E. As MTE's VP of Member Services & Community Relations, Robert is fully embracing the role MTE has in helping members adopt elective vehicles. Amy Byers conducted that rid…

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EV Spotlight: Ford F-150 Lightning 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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S1 E11 EV Spotlight: Ford F-150 Lightning The Ford F-150 Lightnings are on the roads now, and many are asking if they are worth it. TJ Lewis and Lee Moore, two EV Car Club members, purchased the trucks and gave us their opinions and first-hand experience. Amy and Brandon dig into what it's like to drive, what features they like, and what potential …

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Are you taking advantage of EV tax incentives? 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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1 10 Are you taking advantage of EV tax incentives? Few people enjoy doing their taxes, and even fewer want to dive into the nuts and bolts to understand them. But, Teri Viswanath is one of those people. As CoBank's lead economist in power, energy, and water, Teri has spent hours learning how EV owners and future owners can use the tax incentives t…

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Don't be afraid of buying a used EV 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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1 9 Don't be afraid of buying a used EV Christi Mooring loves sporty cars, big trucks, and driving them fast. She purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 because she wanted something fun to drive. Amy and Brandon discuss her experience purchasing a used EV and what she learned from the process. Christi also gives some tips based on her experience drivi…

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How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric vehicles 19:12

1+ y ago19:12

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1 8 How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric vehicles Many of our members are choosing to purchase all-electric vehicles. But, there are a lot of questions about EVs like where to buy, how to charge them, and which one is right for me. MTE is helping our members by providing resources and programs to make the transition easier and less…

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Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

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1 7 Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4 Are you curious about the Volkswagen ID.4? We were too! Brandon and Amy rode along with Brad Gibson, MTE's Chief Cooperative Business Officer, to discuss why he chose to purchase the ID.4 and hear about his experience with it. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in…

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How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

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1 6 How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles We loved talking to Josh Witt in the last episode about his Hyundai Ioniq 5. This week, Brandon discusses Josh's 3,800-mile journey to Tucson, Arizona. They discuss how he planned to make the trip along with some of the challenges he faced making a long-distance drive in his EV. Here's some more …

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Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5 17:34

1+ y ago17:34

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Season 1 Episode5 Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5 MTE member Josh Witt sat down with Brandon to discuss the Ioniq 5 and why he decided to purchase it. Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resources https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all t…

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What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on my EV? 17:31

1+ y ago17:31

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Season 1Episode 4 What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on my EV? Like any vehicle, EVs require regular maintenance to improve their reliability and longevity. Amy and Brandon dig into what kind of regular maintenance EV owners should perform including ways to improve your battery life, why EV tires wear out faster, and why EV brakes la…

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What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle? 17:05

1+ y ago17:05

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Season 1Episode 3 What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle? Experts are anticipating the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle is lower than the total cost of owning an internal combustible engine vehicle. Amy and Brandon discuss what costs EV owners should expect and a few tips on how to figure out if the cost of an EV is right for…

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What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger for my home? 13:37

1+ y ago13:37

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1 2 What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger for my home? Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode: Programs or Information Mentioned in this Episode All About Electric Vehicles - TVA EnergyRight - MTE has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide electric vehicle r…

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Can your local electric provider handle the growing power demand of electric vehicles? 23:04

2y ago23:04

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Season 1 Episode 1 Can your local electric provider handle the growing power demand of electric vehicles? Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner sit down with TVA's Drew Frye to discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles can impact the electric grid and what local electric providers are already doing to handle the increased power demand. Guest: Drew Frye…

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