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Chad Yee is a lifelong car guy, EV enthusiast, marketing professional, and automotive industry veteran. For over two decades, he has held various executive positions in the automotive industry in sales, marketing, retail, and product management for brands such as Toyota, Lexus, and Nissan.

Carson Bristol is an analyst on the sustainability team at Lithia Motors, supporting decarbonization efforts company-wide.

Chase is the founder of Bespoke EVs Consulting. He lives in Bend, Oregon with his wife, two dogs, and 1987 Land Rover Defender 90 that he is converting to an EV.

Samantha Silberberger is a student at Southern Oregon University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Management.

An EV owner since 2012 and a professional auto journalist for more than 20 years.

Sawyer Cleveland studies at Southern Oregon University, has been placed on the Provost's list multiple times and received the 2023 Outstanding Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Student award.

Dr. McGrady is an associate professor at the School of Business at Southern Oregon University whose research interests focus on factors affecting corporate sustainability

Jesse Hidde is a GreenCars contributor and a Production Editor at Lithia Motors.

At Diablo Subaru of Walnut Creek (California), Pedro works across sales, social media, and community outreach to engage with drivers and foster meaningful connections.

Kevin Jennings leads the GreenCars team to attract and educate the public on the benefits of sustainable transportation options.

Laurance Yap worked for a decade as an automotive journalist before joining Porsche, where he ran PR and marketing in Canada. He led global marketing for RM Sotheby’s, and is a senior manager at GreenCars and a regular contributor to the site.

Dave Nichols is the marketing copywriter for Lithia Motors’ online research center and GreenCars content. He worked with Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond of Top Gear to develop the online car portal Drive Tribe. His current duties include reviewing cars as the host of “Cruisin’” video road tests on YouTube.