Dollars & Sense w/ Pam Cook: Driving towards an electric future

In this episode of "Dollars and Sense," Pam Cook and Josh Boone, the Executive Director of Veloz, a Sacramento-based non-profit dedicated to accelerating the transition to zero-emission vehicles, dive into the financial and environmental benefits of electric vehicles. Boone highlights significant savings, including eliminating gas purchases and drastically reduced maintenance due to fewer moving parts. He acknowledges common "charging anxiety," but talks about how the concern is slowly fading with a growing network of over 8,200 fast chargers nationwide and most Americans living within two miles of a public station. The conversation also emphasizes the increasing affordability and variety of EV models available, encouraging consumers to explore options at https://www.electricforall.org/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices