Show page available at: https://ilsr.org/electric-vehicles-episode-29-of-the-building-local-power-podcast. In this episode of Building Local Power podcast, ILSR researchers John Farrell and Karlee Weinmann talk about electric vehicles and the possibilities they can hold for their local economies. Topics include: how electric vehicles fit into the rest of renewable energy technology [4:40], the barriers to electric vehicles in communities across America [7:32], how Austin, Tex. is changing the way its residents drive electric [12:14], what YOU can do to help transition your community to using more locally owned renewable energy [22:41], and our guests' recommendations [26:51]. See all of our Building Local Power podcast episodes (https://ilsr.org/building-local-power-podcast-homepage). Don't forget to subscribe, share with your friends, leave a recommendation on our podcast feeds, and join the conversation using the #BuildingLocalPower hashtag.