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SparkZero: Turning Curiosity into Community Action

SparkZero is a high-energy outreach program that replaces boring brochures with hands-on discovery. We provide a "turnkey" solution—a pre-made kit and specialized training—designed to help people explore Electric Vehicles (EVs) through their own lived experiences.

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Whether you are a state energy office, a utility, or a local non-profit, SparkZero gives you the tools to move your community from passive observing to active leadership.

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Our Method: The "Workshop as Laboratory"

Most outreach is a "data dump"—experts reciting statistics to a passive audience. SparkZero flips the script. We treat every booth, table, or event as a "Workshop as Laboratory" where participants learn by doing.

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We guide people through three simple phases of change:
 

  1. Shift Perception: We use "Hooks" to help people notice energy and money in ways they usually miss.
     

  2. Deepen Capacity: We give people the facts they need to use their own "common sense" to judge new technology.
     

  3. Mobilize Action: We turn that understanding into a commitment to act, helping participants become leaders in their own neighborhoods.
     

The SparkZero Kit: Tactical Tools for Fast Engagement

Our kit is designed for "flash-engagements"—meaningful 3–5 minute interactions that stick. Every tool in the box is built to spark a conversation.

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  • The Fuel Gap: Participants pull physical measuring tapes to see exactly how much "Hidden Gas Tax" they pay.

    • The Zinger: "Every inch of that gap is a dollar that stays in your pocket for groceries instead of being burned out of a tailpipe".
       

  • Zap vs. Gas: A sorting game comparing the 2,000 moving parts of a gas engine to the 20 parts of an EV motor.

    • The Zinger: "Today, we choose the car that spends less time in the shop!".

 

  • Truth or Charge: A high-speed "Hunt for the Truth" that debunks common myths about the grid and battery life.

    • The Zinger: "Your car 'sleeps' while the grid is quiet at 2 AM. It's a teammate for the power company, not a burden".
       

  • Range Reality: Using local maps and transparent plastic radius circles to prove that daily life fits comfortably within a single charge.

    • The Zinger: "The average daily drive is 39 miles. You have a week of driving in one charge".

Colorado Physics: Our Regional Edge*

We don't just talk about cars; we talk about Colorado. We highlight why EVs thrive in our unique terrain:

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  • Gravity Fuel: EVs act as energy harvesters, recovering up to 70% of their energy while driving down mountain passes.
     

  • The "Thin Air" Advantage: Gas engines "gasp for air" at high altitudes. EV motors don't breathe air, so they keep 100% of their power at the top of a 10,000-foot pass.

Measurable Impact for Partners

We know that our partners need data to prove their programs work. SparkZero features a low-friction evaluation framework that doesn't interrupt the fun.

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  • The Flash-Score: Coaches log a 1–5 score after interactions to provide a "temperature check" of community readiness.
     

  • Artifact Ownership: We’ve replaced boring pledge cards with "Artifact Ownership." Participants take digital photos of their results to guide their future decisions.
     

  • Equity in Motion: We center Language Justice and Ethical Reciprocity. Our kits include bilingual resources and "thank-you tokens" to ensure every participant feels welcome and valued.

Partner With Us

SparkZero is a scalable, turnkey program ready for nationwide adoption. Whether you want to purchase kits for your region or schedule a training session for your staff, we are ready to help you facilitate "becoming what can be".

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* Beyond the Mountains: Your Regional Physics

SparkZero is built for nationwide scalability, offering a turnkey model that is relevant from California to Maine. While our Colorado pilot showcases the power of "Mountain Physics," the program is designed with customizable templates that allow us to swap in region-specific data to ensure the activities resonate with your unique local landscape.

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We transform the technical world of EVs into a "Workshop as Laboratory" that is grounded in the local lived knowledge of your specific community. Our ability to tailor the experience for unique geographic regions includes:

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  • Customized Regional "Zingers": Just as we use "Gravity Fuel" for Colorado's mountains, we can develop high-impact, data-backed analogies for your specific terrain—whether that is "Coastal Range Reliability," "Desert Heat Management," or "Midwest Grid Resilience".
     

  • Localized Data Integration: We replace generic statistics with your state's specific charging networks, utility rates, and local environmental contexts in activities like the Fuel Gap and Range Reality.
     

  • Regional Incentive "Handshakes": We tailor our economic activities to highlight the specific financial wins available in your region, from state-level tax credits to local utility rebates, making the "past a memory" for your specific audience.

 

By applying a systems-based lens to your specific geography, SparkZero ensures that every "Flash-Engagement" feels like a local conversation rather than a generic data dump. We help your community "see" the future of transportation through the lens of their own roads, their own climate, and their own unique values.

References

  • Alternative Fuels Data Center - US Department of Energy

  • Energising Futures

  • Plug in America

  • Plug Share

  • Power Smart for Schools

  • U.S. Energy Information Administration

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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