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Welcome to the EV Geek Podcast from the EV Geek Studios where we talk about all things electric vehicles! From EV ownership, charging, road tripping to EV sales, service, infrastructure, renewable energy and breaking news! If it’s about electric vehicles, we will talk about it...pros and cons!!

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