Aaron Choate

Austin, TX

I have enjoyed a career in digital libraries development, digitization, digital preservation, internet & web applications and technology integration program management. I now work at the University of Texas Libraries as the Director of Research & Strategy guiding our exploration of the impact technology innovations have on our systems and services and the people that rely on them. During my “spare” time, I work to tinker with sustainable technologies, machine learning, robotics/automation, obsess over advances in transportation and design and build custom electric vehicles. Once we even had a company that did this work for others through REVOLT Electric Vehicles. I continue to support the electric vehicle community in Austin, TX through AustinEV as well as national electric vehicle efforts as the Director for Technology and Strategy for the Electric Auto Association. I have a continued fascination with sustainable technologies, automation, connectivity, electric vehicles and transportation.

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Sep 15

Join the AustinEV Road Rally Scavenger Hunt (October 12)

Join us on Sunday, October 12 during National Drive Electric Month for a fun electric vehicle (EV) road rally, even if you don’t have an electric vehicle.  Starting at 10:30 am in North Austin With lunch, total time is about four hours.– sign up to receive the starting location We will drive our EVs from …

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Sep 15

Join the September 2025 High Voltage Happy Hour – hosted by AustinEV

Thursday, September 25th, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMHold Out Brewing1208 West 4th Street,. Austin, TX, 78703 Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs. Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and …

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Sep 15

AustinEV at Austin SunDay event (9/21)

Join AustinEV on September 21 at the capitol for SunDay, a celebration of the progress solar (+ batteries) are making and a promotion of all the things it can do. We will have a table to inform people of the benefits of owning an EV, particularly if they are considering adding solar and batteries to …

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Aug 22

Join the August 2025 High Voltage Happy Hour – hosted by AustinEV

Thursday, August 28th, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMCelis Brewery10001 Metric Blvd, Austin, TX Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs. Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and catch up on …

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Jul 10

Join the July 2025 High Voltage Happy Hour – hosted by AustinEV

Thursday, July 17th, from 4:00 to 6:30 PMHopsquad Brewing Co2307 Kramer Lane, Austin TX 78758 Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs. Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and catch up …

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May 08

Join the May High Voltage Happy Hour hosted by AustinEV

Thursday, May 15th, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMThe Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen6015 Dillard Circle, Austin, TX 78752 Join the AustinEV community for our High Voltage Happy Hour, an informal meetup for electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone curious about EVs. Come connect with others who are passionate about clean transportation, share stories, swap tips, and …

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Mar 05

AustinEV Hosts the Mobility Ecosysytem Zone at Earthday ATX

Earth Day ATX, Austin’s annual citywide Earth Day event, will return to the Huston-Tillotson University campus on Saturday, April 12th from 12 to 6 pm. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.  The festival will include hands-on activities for all ages, food, music, guided movement activities, conversations and exhibits.  AustinEV is proud …

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Mar 05

Join the AustinEV Road Rally Scavenger Hunt

Drive Electric Earth Month is in April. To celebrate it, we are creating an electric vehicle (EV) road rally on Sunday, April 6th at 9:30 AM. The goal is to have some fun, even if you don’t have an electric vehicle. We will drive our EVs from Austin to another town. Along the way, Driver-Navigator …

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Nov 07

Join AustinEV at the 2024 Electrify Expo

AustinEV will have a booth at the Electrify Expo at COTA again this year Nov 9-10.  Stop by and say hi! The Expo will be moving to Dallas next year, so grab your opportunity to check out a variety of EVs at COTA! If you want to grab a day pass at a discount, Austin Energy …

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Apr 11

Join AustinEV at Earthday ATX!

*** this event has been rescheduled due to significant chances of severe weather in the forecasts for its original date – please join us on 4/27! *** After 2 years, Earth Day ATX, Austin’s annual citywide event, will return to the Huston-Tillotson University campus on Saturday, April 27th from 12 to 5 pm. This family-friendly …

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