I just shared a tweet with a friend. “Does it make any sense to tether oneself to a commodity (gas) that fluctuates wildly in price, has a declining supply, and if we burn what we have, will destroy our climate?”

What will it take for adults to make the switch to clean-running electric vehicles? My friends bought their EVs years ago and love that they can just plug them in at home. They report little to no maintenance, a ride so quiet they can listen to their favorite music and still easily carry on a conversation with friends, and they only stop at gas stations if they need a candy bar

In December 2024, I bought a Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup truck. The truck, which I named Spike after the Roller Derby Queen, has power. Wherever I stop, I can plug in whatever electrical device I want. Since my girlfriend and I camp, we run an ice machine, a hot plate, lights, and a tent heater off the truck. If I have a construction project, Spike is my power source.

My greatest satisfaction is not being tied to the worldwide price of oil. In the USA, we produce an excess of oil. Does it make sense that our gas prices jump with every political upheaval?

I thought back to my Jeep Wrangler and maintenance. I had multiple brake jobs. In comparison, EVs use regenerative braking, so there is much less wear on brakes. On the Wrangler, I changed starters, generators, water pumps, radiator, spark plugs, power steering pump, and gas tank. An EV has none of these. I no longer must change the oil and filter.

And Spike avoids price-gouging scams. She is no gasoholic. She is just a clean, quiet, powerful, smooth-running gal.