EV Life

“Driving an electric vehicle in the winter is awesome.” It might not be the sentiment most Albertans expect, but that's Shawn Thomas' experience after years of driving electric in our climate. In this episode, we catch up with Shawn, an EV Ambassador for Plug’n Drive, at its EVs are for EVeryone tour stop in Edmonton. He shares practical insights on some of the biggest questions Albertans have about electric vehicles, from winter driving and range anxiety to charging and road-tripping. He also explains how going on a test drive—with an EV Ambassador—helps people make more informed decisions about whether an EV is right for them.
As part of the EVs are for EVeryone tour, the Mobile EV Education Trailer is parked at AMA Edmonton South until August 30. Test drives are available in a range of EVs Thursday to Sunday.
Learn more about the Plug’n Drive event.

Welcome to EcoLife, AMA’s newest podcast exploring positive impacts we can have on our planet.
In this preview episode, hosts Krystal Maharaj and Carly Weiss introduce the series, sharing what listeners can expect—from conversations with Albertans making a difference to ideas and inspiration on everyday sustainable living.
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That's a wrap on another electrifying season of EV Life. In this short but sweet episode, we share all the best ways to stay plugged into the world of electric vehicles. Whether you're a seasoned EV driver or just curious about your options, we've got resources and spaces dedicated just for you!
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In this episode, we chat with Abdel Ali, CEO and Co-founder of Kiwi Charge to explore how robots, and AI are transforming EV charging in multi-residential buildings. Abdel explains how it works, the challenges it solves, and why it's a game changer for both property managers and EV owners.
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EV batteries are finding a new purpose beyond the road. In this episode, Moment Energy’s co-founder, Sumreen Rattan, breaks down what second-life batteries are, how they differ from recycled batteries, and some of the different ways a retired EV battery can be repurposed.
Learn more about Moment Energy and second-life EV batteries
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