EV Video Challenge Winners
EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is pleased to announce the nine winners of our My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge. The winning videos come from across the country and share everyday Americans' experiences with electric cars, buses, and bikes.
Cars, Trucks, SUVs
eBikes and eScooters
School and Transit Buses
Electric Vehicles
1st Place
Why We Love to Drive an EV
Andrew Thompson
EVs have lower fuel costs, save time, and are sporty to drive for auto enthusiasts. They are also dog-approved.
2nd Place
My EV Ride
Jorge Solis, Melanie Solis
Quiet EVs are fast and fun. Charging at home is easy and public charging makes road trips accessible.
3rd Place
EVs are for Everyone
Chase Aucoin
EVs provide a unique driving experience that feels like the future and can be as familiar as charging your cell phone.
Personal eMobility
1st Place
The Solar Cycle: Riding into a Greener Future
Wade Puffenbarger, Wayne Teel
An ebike in a rural community “flattens the hills” and makes riding more enjoyable, even in the cold.
2nd Place
Why I Choose to Ride a Bike
Andrew Pauls-Thomas, Caleb Bornman
Using a cargo ebike to pick up groceries, take the dog to the vet, and get to concerts feels more like play than commuting.
3rd Place
Zach in LA
Zachary Moore
Commuting on a scooter as a last-mile vehicle to/from the Metro enables feeling more connected to neighborhood.
Electric Buses
1st Place
Beaverton School District Electric Buses
Craig Beaver (Beaverton School District)
A school bus driver describes his experience driving an electric school bus, and his students weigh in with their own expert analysis.
2nd Place
Electric School Buses: Navigating Rural Montana
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
A school district in Montana was skeptical about EV buses but decided to try them when temperatures dropped to negative 30-degrees Fahrenheit, and their diesel buses were too cold to start.
3rd Place
Electric Beats on City Streets: Our Electric Bus Revolution
Dan Zhu (City of Gainesville, Florida)
A veteran transit bus operator newly operating a quiet EV bus discusses the benefits he sees for his riders and his community.
Honorable Mentions
Deborah Freer, Isa Gaillard, and Catherine Reischl
Nikki Palumbo and Sam Reece
Jaime Lemus, Morri Elliot, Andri Tambunan, Summer Ash, and Galen Hartman
Matthew Galo
Major Henderson
Mahanth Joishy, Deandre Newson, Mike Dahmen, Olivia Busalacchi, and Rebecca Sadler (City of Madison, Wisconsin)
Amy Posner, James Parajon, Davon Melson, Samantha Heitsch, Melissa Atwood, and Sharath Rereddy (City of Alexandria, Virginia)
Holly Thorpe
Daniel Dixon
Max Hennard and Nadra Ehrman
Petru Sofio and Talia Askenazi
Jaci Sterner
Trisha Ramadoss
Vick Tan and William Tan
Background
The transportation sector is currently the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Electrifying transportation is key to a more sustainable future by moving people and goods more efficiently.
My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge was launched to support EPA’s education and outreach efforts by enabling everyday people the opportunity to communicate their own messaging and engage a large, public audience to spread awareness. The contest generated many short videos with powerful messaging, and we were excited by the level of creativity across the many submissions received. Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry and for sharing your passion, inspiring us to move forward towards a more environmentally-friendly future, and a special congratulations to the winners.
Visit the EV Video Challenge page to learn about the original challenge criteria.
Disclaimer: These videos were successful submissions in response to EPA’s My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge. These videos and links were created and are maintained by other organizations not endorsed by EPA and are used here by EPA with permission of the copyright owners. Although EPA has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided in the videos, viewers should not rely on information relating to environmental laws and regulations in the videos. Viewers are solely responsible for ensuring that they are in compliance with all relevant environmental laws and regulations. Further, EPA is not responsible for any loss or damage from the use of information contained within. EPA does not endorse or recommend the videos, the entities that created the videos, or the entities’ products, services, or enterprises, or any other information contained within.