The Electric Garage
Welcome to The Electric Garage! Getting more folks out of their gas-burning cars and into electric vehicles will go a long way toward helping Hawaii meet its ambitious decarbonization goals. Hawaiian Electric is deeply committed to this effort and is continually looking for ways to provide customers with the tools they need to take part in this transformation.
The Electric Garage provides another channel for Hawaiian Electric to engage with its customers and keep them informed as EV technologies evolve and the automakers increase their offering of EV models. There will be speed bumps as we forge ahead but Hawaiian Electric stands ready to serve as a trusted resource to its customers on this journey.
The Electric Garage spotlight
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Construction begins on new electric vehicle charging station
Aug. 27, 2024 – Federal and state officials joined private partners at Aloha Tower on Monday to mark the start of construction for a new electric vehicle charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
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Michigan bets on EVs to revive its economy — and hopes jobs will follow
Oct. 2, 2024 – In 1913, Henry Ford unveiled the moving assembly line at his Highland Park plant, reducing the time it took to make a Model T from 12 hours to 93 minutes and igniting a revolution in modern manufacturing. He later perfected the intricate choreography of worker and machine at the 600-acre Rouge plant, which opened in 1920.
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Officials warned electric vehicles can catch fire in Helene flooding: What to know
Sept. 30, 2024 – In addition to killing more than 100 people and causing power outages for nearly 1.6 million customers, Hurricane Helene has submerged roads and vehicles across the Southeast.
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Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end
Sept. 30, 2024 – Ford (F.N), opens new tab is trying to woo the electric vehicle-curious by offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of EVs through the end of the year, the company said on Monday. As automakers try to energize sagging EV demand, they've focused on improving access to chargers, along with addressing concerns around price and battery range.
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Should I get a hybrid or go full electric?
Sept. 30, 2024 – For many car buyers, hybrids seem like a great compromise between gasoline and electric vehicles. Hybrids, which combine internal combustion engines and electric motors, produce less pollution and use less fuel than conventional automobiles. Owners never need to worry about running out of battery power on a lonely highway.
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Here's how much it costs to charge a Tesla in the USA's most expensive state
Sept. 29, 2024 – EV ownership isn’t always a smooth ride, depending on where in the US you are located. While some states are conducive to buying an EV as a daily driver, thanks to well-developed infrastructure, low electricity prices, and incentives, other locations are less favorable.
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Why Hyundai’s EV plans are going just fine despite market turbulence
Sept. 26, 2024 – The U.S. electric car market is clearly growing. Sales are rising, market penetration is increasing, and we’re getting closer to the dream of emissions-free motoring. But the road is not without its potholes and speed bumps: Several major automakers, such as Ford and Volvo, have in recent months pulled back on their EV goals, citing a trickier-than-expected U.S. market.
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Call: (808) 543-GoEV (4638)
Email: GoEV@hawaiianelectric.com
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Hawaiian Electric, GoEV
CP-10 SR
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-001
