Electric Guide was founded in 2019 and is a news and commentary site that tracks, analyzes, and breaks news on the world-wide transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. We try to cover these things with honesty, transparency, and just a dash of humor to provide our viewers with an intelligent, flavorful read.
Electric Guide also covers the electric mobility movement as part of the broader shift toward clean energy and provides analysis of how the transition is impacting climate change.
Electric Guide is part of the Humanovation network.
Electric Guide is owned and operated by Electric Guide, LLC in the city of Ventura, California.
Our Team
Editor-In-Chief
Colin Layner – Colin co-founded Electric Guide in 2019 and serves as its Editor-In-Chief. With a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from SDSU, Colin presents a unique point of view in his articles, offering both technical expertise and extensive user experience with electric vehicles. Connect with Colin via Email or on Facebook and X.
Renewable Energy Editor
JIll Binoche – Jill co-founded Electric Guide in 2019 and serves as its Renewable Energy Editor. With a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the Samueli School at UCI and having campaigned extensively for federal subsidization of affordable green housing, Jill is uniquely qualified to discuss the rapidly evolving renewables industry. Connect with Jill via Email or on Facebook and X.
Electric Bikes / Electric Motorcycles Editor
Jon Mentor – Jon co-founded Electric Guide in 2019 and serves as its Electric Bikes and Electric Motorcycles Editor. Jon has a M.S. in Computer Science, won several intercollegiate events as a member of the UCLA Cycling Team, and is currently active on the USA Triathlon circuit … which doesn’t allow electric motors.• Connect with Jon via Email or on Facebook and X.
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