[ausev] Tesla Capitol Demo Day

Fri Feb 27 16:33:39 GMT 2009

Hey Lionel,

I wish I had been, but I am glad that you want some hobbiest EVs there as
well.  I hope my note didn't sound too confrontational, I was just curious
what the focus of the event was in your mind.  While you are leaving it open
to hobbiest EVs, sometimes home built EVs are not considered when EV
discussions are happening at such levels.  All too often I see them left out
of EV incentive programs, standards and best practices discussions, and
infrastructure planning.  Odd that some of the most motivated EV owners are
often left out of the equation, but there you go.

Just let everybody know what they need to do to participate and let me know
if yuo need any material related to AustinEV from me.  Thanks so much for
including the group in your plans!

/Aaron Choate

On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM, Lionel Hinojosa <
electricaveaustin at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Aaron,
>
> You are kidding, right?  How can you think I would leave this group out of
> anything having to do with electric vehicles or our environment.  I really
> hope your kidding because I do not want anyone offended or getting the wrong
> idea.  To that, I sincerely apologize for offending you.  This is our
> future, our way of life and our living not a fad.  NEVs, Highway Speed Cars
> and Trucks sold and home grown redeemed vehicles are all an essential part
> of what I do.  The more we do as a group, helps us move our agenda forward
> in taking care of the very air we breathed.  I really hope your kidding
> because that was the furthest thing from my mind.
>
> I believed it went without saying that I expected AustinEV to be there.
> Yes I need our group to be there.  This is where I chose to break the news
> of the concept and the date for the event.  We need to rally support for
> this bill from around the state not just Austin.  These bills mean a lot to
> the EV community.  It opens doors for rebate money for new purchases and
> conversions.  The manufacturers I listed are the ones that benefit from
> these bills.  The ZEV Program issues credits to the manufacturers that they
> in turn sell to make these cars and trucks more affordable.  If this is
> handled correctly we might even, since our labor rate is much lower than
> California, create jobs.  Yes we need you all there.  We need to set up the
> city hall event after the capitol event.  Any suggestions or assistance on
> that?
>
> Another part of this is The SolStar Project.  A Alternative Refueling
> Station.  This is before CAMPO and Austin Energy.  Once we get closer on
> these I will let you all know.
>
> I know there is a growing number of redeemed gas powered cars and trucks in
> Central Texas and I want this organization and San Antonio and any others
> that you have associations with to participate in this event.  Since I am a
> member of the Austin group this is where the information starts.  I just
> joined the SA group and need to contact the Houston (Senator Ellis Backyard)
> and Dallas area groups.  If there is any other EV Organizations' information
> that you are privy to, please assist me in getting the word out to them.
>
> Leo Hinojosa
>
> --- On *Thu, 2/26/09, Aaron Choate <achoate at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
> From: Aaron Choate <achoate at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ausev] Tesla Capitol Demo Day
> To: electricaveaustin at yahoo.com, "AustinEV News Announcements and General
> Discussion" <ausev at austinev.org>
> Date: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 12:46 AM
>
>
> Hi Lionel,
>
> Are you intentionally leaving out the folk who have home built EVs?
>
> /Aaron Choate
>
> 2009/2/25 Lionel Hinojosa <electricaveaustin at yahoo.com>
>
>>   Hi ALL!!
>>
>> Well gang, I spoke to Senator Ellis' office today and we have come up with
>> a Capitol Demo Day Event.  March 25, 2009 at the State Capitol Building.  I
>> have also contacted Councilman McCracken about holding a similar event at
>> Austin City Hall the same afternoon.  I have not received a response yet.
>>
>> I will be confirming the participation of Phoenix Motorcars with their SUT
>> and SUV, Zap with The Alias, Miles Automotive with the XS500 and the Tesla
>> from Barry, over the next few days.  Once we have confirmed I will be
>> putting out a joint Press Release with Senator Ellis and Representative
>> Strama.
>>
>> Leo Hinojosa
>>
>>
>>
>> --- On *Wed, 2/25/09, Lionel Hinojosa <electricaveaustin at yahoo.com>*wrote:
>>
>> From: Lionel Hinojosa <electricaveaustin at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [ausev] Tesla
>> To: "'AustinEV News Announcements and General Discussion'" <
>> ausev at austinev.org>, "'Gary Schulte'" <garyschulte at gmail.com>,
>> rob at zehicle.com
>> Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 12:15 AM
>>
>>   Thanks!!
>>
>> Leo Hinojosa
>>
>> --- On *Tue, 2/24/09, Rob <rob at zehicle.com>* wrote:
>>
>> From: Rob <rob at zehicle.com>
>> Subject: RE: [ausev] Tesla
>> To: electricaveaustin at yahoo.com, "'AustinEV News Announcements and
>> General Discussion'" <ausev at austinev.org>, "'Gary Schulte'" <
>> garyschulte at gmail.com>
>> Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 10:26 PM
>>
>>  I forwarded your request to him.
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* ausev-bounces at austinev.org [mailto:ausev-bounces at austinev.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *Lionel Hinojosa
>> *Sent:* Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:56 PM
>> *To:* AustinEV News Announcements and General Discussion; Gary Schulte
>> *Subject:* Re: [ausev] Tesla
>>
>>   Hi Thanks for the info.  But someone had arranged for the owner to be
>> at the Feb meeting but did not make it.  How can I contact him.  I saw him
>> on TV but can't find his name.  Does someone have his email or phone number?
>>
>> Leo Hinojosa
>>
>>
>> --- On *Tue, 2/24/09, Gary Schulte <garyschulte at gmail.com>* wrote:
>>
>> From: Gary Schulte <garyschulte at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [ausev] Tesla
>> To: electricaveaustin at yahoo.com, "AustinEV News Announcements and General
>> Discussion" <ausev at austinev.org>
>> Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 4:48 PM
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 12:32 PM, Lionel Hinojosa
>> <electricaveaustin at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > How can I get the contact information on the owner of the Tesla in Austin.
>> > We are working on a demo day to rally support on HB 776 and SB 119
>>
>> I saw a red one in the neighborhood this weekend - personalized plate,
>> SLR PWR.  Perhaps ask the DMV if he isn't already on this list to
>> answer for himself...?
>>
>>
>>
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