OUR VOICE

With the demand for electricity rising and the growth we’ve seen in electric transportation projected to continue into the future, utilities and industries related to the electrification sector require a workforce capable of supporting a wide array of  technologies. According to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund, the EV industry has provided 179,000 specific […]

The season of thanks is upon us, and the REACH team has plenty to be grateful for this year. As an organization, we are thankful for the opportunity to support our partners in driving change for a cleaner, healthier planet for us all. We are passionate about our work in electrification and renewable energy. We […]

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog month and we wanted to share our passion for pet adoption! We agree that adopting from shelters is a great way to find a new family member and to rescue a dog in need. With 6.3 million animals entering shelters every year, pet adoption is crucial! Amanda - Furever Foster […]

For many, the interest in electric vehicles (EVs) is found in saving money on fuel. Individual savings found in refueling with electricity is a key message point for dealerships and others to help boost adoption. Recently, we have seen a renewed nationwide debate on whether driving electric saves money vs refueling with gas. In the […]

We spent some time recently rolling out new electrification technologies for households at the Marin County Fair. We enjoy every opportunity to be in the field, so we were happy to be there. But we learned during the event that even in an area thought to be a leader in electric vehicles and sustainability, much […]

Over 4th of July this year, I made a trip from the Boston suburbs to a small city in Vermont, in my electric vehicle (EV) that duplicated the same route and the same stops as a trip over Thanksgiving 2022. The comparisons are illuminating! I’ve owned my 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E for almost exactly a […]

As many of you may know,  REACH has been in the EV arena since before the first Nissan Leaf hit the roads.  One of our favorite early accomplishments was helping name National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) over a decade ago. Since its inception as a small EV driver’s parade in Santa Monica, CA, this event […]

The REACH team has been enjoying the sunshine this summer! Summertime welcomes the opportunity to catch up on all the things you miss throughout the year. For us, that means reading, watching, and listening to our favorite things. Here’s a look into what our REACHers have been up to this summer. We hope you’ll find […]

I have always had a strong work ethic. At the age of fifteen I found myself in college prep courses while working two part time jobs. Not because I was forced to, but because I wanted to. This drive stuck with me throughout college and grad school and has become the trait I’m known for […]

The phenomenal mothers at REACH share some thoughts on their experiences as mothers. Erin I feel very lucky to have had flexible jobs while raising my kids. The key to balancing professional demands with family demands, for me, has been setting good expectations on both sides: my kids know when they get home from school, […]