Electric Outdoors

In case you’re wondering why we’ve been a little quiet on here… 👀 The first EO Canopy pilot unit has arrived in the U.P. and the team is hard at work building a new kind of glamping experience. More to come soon, but this is the start of something big!

🗣️ A crucial part of being an early-stage startup is getting the word out about your exciting new solutions — and making sure it reaches the right people. One of the best ways to do that, we've found, is participating in pitch competitions and showcases. If you're a cleantech investor, or you're just passionate about the next big thing in sustainable innovation, come join us at the following events: August 21: Warehouse Business Accelerator Innovation Showcase Demo Day - Loveland, Colorado September 20: Ann Arbor SPARK Invest360 - Ann Arbor, Michigan October 1: Centrepolis Accelerator C3 Summit - Novi, Michigan

🤔 “Where do I sleep?” We get this question a lot from people who haven’t seen the EO Canopy in person yet, and the answer is simple: The canopy features built-in, enclosed sleeping quarters, so you can sleep inside the unit while staying safe and protected from the elements. We offer a few different bunk configurations for families, couples, and solo travelers, including a bottom bunk that converts into a dinette booth. There’s even a bathroom with a toilet and shower.  This means that we’re able to welcome any kind of camper and vehicle—whether you’re traveling in an EV, a motorhome, or on a bicycle. That said, you’re more than welcome to bring your RV, overlanding setup, tent, or other sleeping quarters if you prefer. The EO Canopy features 50-amp electrical hookups, EV charging, and plugs for all your devices.

The EO team is hard at work building out our big pilot experience, which launches in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in just a few weeks (more to come on this). But we’re also looking ahead! If you want to come see us in person, we’ll be in Austin for MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined in September and Electrify Expo in November. Are there any other events you’d like to see Electric Outdoors at this year? Let us know in the comments or shoot us a DM!

Do you live in a ‘charging desert’? 🤔 This study from researchers at Harvard and Georgia Tech shows some concerning trends when it comes to EV charging in the U.S., pointing to unreliable chargers and confusing pricing. It also spells out geographic equity as a major hurdle for EV adoption — most charging stations are located in large population centers, and there are counties with no public chargers at all.   A big part of our mission at Electric Outdoors is bringing EV charging and outdoor recreation to underserved communities by unlocking land away from the grid. With the EO Canopy, there’s no need to invest in infrastructure or utility development. It’s a simple, out-of-the-box solution to a widespread problem. If you’re a landowner in a charging desert and you want to explore incentives for bringing an EO Canopy to your community, reach out at any time. We’d love to chat.     https://lnkd.in/ehAfEmCk

Happy 4th of July from the team at Electric Outdoors. We hope you get a chance to go out and enjoy the great outdoors this holiday weekend 🏞️

Happy July! We hope you’re enjoying a nice, relaxing holiday week. But first, here are the outdoor and electric mobility headlines that caught our eye this week: 👉 Rivian and Volkswagen Announce EV Software Partnership In an unusual agreement, Rivian and Volkswagen announced last week that they're entering into a $5 billion partnership that will give Rivian a cash infusion while helping VW solve some of its EV tech problems. 👉 Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road Is Open for the Season Glacier National Park's famous road is a highlight for many roadtrippers, and as of late June, the road is now fully open to vehicles (but anyone entering from the west side of the park will need a reservation to drive it). 👉 ...And So Is Teton Pass (With a Detour) After a chunk of Wyoming Highway 22 collapsed on June 7, road crews have been hard at work, and the road is once again open to traffic—with an added detour around milepost 12.8. 👉 EVs and Clean Energy Are Lowering Global Oil Demand According to a new report, global oil demand is expected to peak around 2030 and then start leveling off, largely due to electric vehicle adoption and the rise of clean energy technologies. 👉 EVs Are Becoming More Affordable One reason keeping consumers from making the switch to electric vehicles has been the high price tag, but as a result of demand cooling, EV prices are getting closer to those of gas-powered vehicles. Read the full articles here: https://lnkd.in/gDdjSMEr

🌱 As a landowner, you may be looking for new ways to utilize your land while also tapping into the growing demand for electric mobility and sustainable outdoor experiences. The EO Canopy might be exactly what you’re looking for if: • You want to share your land with campers, RVers, overlanders, and other outdoor enthusiasts  • You want to welcome EV drivers to remote areas they’ve previously been unable to access • You’re looking for new revenue sources  • But you worry about the cost, effort, and negative environmental impact of utility or infrastructure development on the land 🏕️ The EO Canopy is a portable glamping platform that makes energy, water, waste handling, and EV charging available off the grid, and it’s powered entirely by sustainable sources. As a landowner in a remote area or vulnerable municipality, you can use it to unlock your land for camping and recreation without the need to develop or disrupt the natural setting that brought you to the land in the first place. In the same vein, the EO Canopy can offer a perfect off-grid solution for workforces, campgrounds, national and state parks, festivals, tribes, and anyone looking to bring a new kind of outdoor experience to EV drivers and other campers. Want to learn more? Reach out anytime, we'd love to chat.

Happy Monday! If you’re too busy enjoying summer to keep up with the latest outdoor and e-mobility news, don’t worry—we’ll do it for you. Here are some headlines that caught out eye this week: 👉 Fire Restrictions in Effect at Grand Canyon and Other Public Lands As the weather is getting hotter and drier, the latest area to call for Stage 2 fire restrictions (which include bans on open fires, smoking, and fireworks) is Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park. 👉 Ferrari’s First EV Reportedly Priced at Half a Million Dollars Ferrari is venturing into the EV space with its first electric car, which is expected to cost more than $500,000. 👉 Record Number of People Expected to Travel over July 4 Week According to AAA projections, more than 70 million people will travel during the week of July 4 this year, making it the busiest Independence Day travel week ever. 👉 Outdoor Recreation Hits Record Levels of Participation Travel is not the only activity breaking records—according to a new report, outdoor recreation participation grew to a record number of more than 175 million people in 2023. 👉 Glamping and Immersive Experiences Rank High Among Campers A recently release report from Kampgrounds of America, Inc. found that first-time campers are most interested in glamping, and staying at an outdoor resort designed for glamping ranked at the top of desired travel experiences. Read the full stories here: https://lnkd.in/gpkkvPvS

What’s it like staying at an EO Canopy? Here’s your chance to find out for yourself. The Electric Outdoors team is currently hard at work building out our pilot experience. Together with Innovate Marquette SmartZone, we’re deploying a few EO Canopy units in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan later this summer. We’ve partnered with some innovative outdoor brands to create a curated, sustainable, fully off-grid glamping experience, and we’re so excited to see it all come together. The U.P. has become a hub for electric outdoor recreation, and for good reason. It’s a remote, beautiful area with endless hiking and biking trails, making it the perfect location for a new kind of outdoor adventure. If you’re traveling in the Midwest this summer and would like to be one of the first people to try out the EO Canopy experience, sign up for our waitlist below. We’ll let you know if there are any openings. https://lnkd.in/gw9dWX2y