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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 4h

Some people enter the EV world through engineering degrees.
Others through maker spaces, YouTube tutorials, or changing tires.
Every path is valid. Every spark counts.

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 3d

In 2010, there were almost no women on EV design teams.
In 2025, women lead EV programs at Ford, GM, Rivian, and Lucid.
Representation is no longer a trend, it’s a standard.

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 4d

Canada’s EV adoption is climbing fast! Quebec alone accounts for nearly half of all new EV registrations.
Policy matters. Infrastructure matters. The question is: who’s next?

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 5d

The average American drives 37 miles per day.
Even the shortest-range modern EV can handle that three times over on a single charge.
Range anxiety is just bad press.

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 6d

When the markets swing and headlines scream, trades stay steady. AI can write code, but it can’t run conduit or torque a flange. Stocks rise and fall on hype, but hands-on skills build real value. You can’t crash what’s built with skill, sweat, and pride. #TradesMatter #EVRevolution

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 13d

EV High Voltage Battery Technician… in high heels? Be serious.

This work is torque wrenches, gloves, and insulated tools not stilettos. Love seeing women represented in EVs, but let’s make it real.

Representation matters. Authenticity matters more.

#WomenInTrades #EVTechnician #HighVoltageHustle

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 19d

⚡Episode 1 of my new YouTube series premieres this Thursday at 5 PM PST!

I’m kicking things off with a project overview of my EV-swapped 1979 Datsun 620. Keeping it Nissan and showing how to make the swap on a budget.

Join me live in the Premiere chat here:

Ep. 1 The Gang Goes Electric

🚗⚡ Datsun 620 EV Swap Build | Nissan Leaf Electric Conversion on a BudgetEver wanted to convert a gas vehicle to electric but thought it was too expensive? ...

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · 27d

A cockroach really climbed up my leg at the shop… I’ve never been so grossed out in my life. Why do they always come for me?!

#cockroach #gross #fyp #storytime #shoplife

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Jul 31

Q: What should I look for in a used EV?
A: Check battery health, range, charging history, and above all service records. Look for remaining warranty and charger compatibility. Find the serial # on the battery and make sure it isn't refurbished.

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Jul 30

Q: What’s the difference between horsepower and kilowatts?
A: Both measure power. 1 kilowatt = 1.34 horsepower. kW is used for EVs and electric systems, while horsepower is common for gas engines. They're just different units for how much work or energy an engine or motor can produce.

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Jul 30

Is battery tech going to change? Absolutely. Think back to when the Energizer Bunny switched to rechargeable, big things were coming. Expect major leaps as diverse use cases drive fierce competition. Besides, liquid fuel is too heavy to take to Mars.

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Jul 4

From the icy coast of Lake Erie to the mountain tops of Arizona. I love this land, and I love our Constitution. Real patriotism means fighting for freedom, for the American Dream, for everyone. Stay weird. Speak up. This land is yours and mine. Keep showing up. I see you.

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Jun 26

I’m literally thinking about a speech for my best friend’s wedding and can’t stop thinking about Nathan for you. Maybe I should rehearse? 😅

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · May 6

Invest in a CAT III at 1000V multimeter if you’re working with EVs & CAT IV if you are going to service charging stations. Remember, electricity will kill you, kids! The higher the CAT, the higher amount of spike current you are protected from.

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · May 5

First AI attempt at generating my logo and… it gave me Husticles instead of Hustle!!! Bahaha! Safe to say the robots aren’t ready for branding just yet. 😂

#HighVoltageHustle #AIartfail #BuiltNotBought #LogoGoneWrong #chatgpt #openai #deepseek #generativeai #aihumor #aivshuman

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · May 1

EVs don’t need oil changes—but you do need to know how to keep yourself electrically safe.
The aftermarket’s evolving—are you keeping up?

#EVtech #EVeducation #EVmodding #ElectricVehicle #BatterySwap #WomenWhoWrench #EVRevolution #SheCanDoIt #TechForGood #sustainability #HandsOnLearning

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 27

Buying an EV is cool.
Building one from scratch? Iconic.
Less lead, more lithium, baby!

#EVbuildlife #EVprojects #WrenchLife #ElectricConversion #EVfabrication #WomenWhoWrench #EVRevolution #SheCanDoIt #ModifiedCars #TechForGood #GirlPower #GoForItGirl

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 24

Swapping a V8 for 3-phase torque is the new LS Swap!
Welcome to a new era in the aftermarket. And I'll beat you off the line! #bet
#EVswap #TorqueTalk #EVaftermarket #ClassicEV #ZeroEmissionsStyle #WomenWhoWrench #EVRevolution #SheCanDoIt #ModifiedCars #TechForGood #GirlPower #GoForItGirl

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 20

Not all heroes wear capes—some just swap out fuel tanks for lithium packs.
The EV aftermarket isn’t just booming—it’s buzzing... from electricity! :P

#EVBuild #HighVoltageHustle #DIYelectric #EVaftermarket #FutureIsElectric #WomenWhoWrench #EVRevolution #SheCanDoIt

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thinking about converting your gas guzzler into an EV? ⚡
The EV aftermarket is WIDE open—motors, inverters, BMS, regen brakes, and more.
Who else is piecing together their dream electric drivetrain?

#EVconversion #ElectricSwap #AftermarketEV #WomenWhoWrench #EVRevolution #SheCanDoIt #ModifiedCars

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 14

From silent torque to zero tailpipe emissions, electric vehicles are changing how we move, wrench, and think about energy.

Are you team battery-powered yet, or still riding the gas wave?

#EVLife #ElectricVehicles #CleanTech #FutureIsElectric #DriveElectric #WrenchRevolution #HighVoltageHustle

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 12

Someone said I look like Gadget Hackwrench from Chip N Dale Rescue Rangers & honestly? ICONIC.
Shoutout to Seth for unlocking a core memory. Gadget was smart, fearless, and built everything in a purple jumpsuit. #Goals

#GadgetHackwrench #RescueRangers #WomenInSTEM #90sNostalgia #HighVoltageHustle

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High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 9

The EV goodies are out of the Leaf but I gotta keep HV Hustling, so...
💬 Should I: 1️⃣ $$ Sell it off piece by piece? 2️⃣ $ Scrap it for metal? 3️⃣ Donate it to a good cause?
#EVConversion #DonorCar #EVBuild #HighVoltageHustle #ElectricVehicle #EVParts #CarRecycling #DIY #upcycling #WWYD #womenwhowrench

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 8

Blooper Alert 🚨Locked myself out of my own truck—no lock knobs, no way in 😅 Had to hit AutoZone and break in 🛠️ Installed Moon Eyes knobs so it never happens again!
💬 Ever locked yourself out? Drop your story!
#HighVoltageHustle #CarFails #JDMTruck #SheCanDoIt

High Voltage Hustle @highvoltagehustle.bsky.social · Apr 5

Here's a glimpse of the before shoot of the Datsun! Shoutout to my dude @cachelincreative I can't wait to see the photos from the shoot!
#BeforeAndAfter #HighVoltageHustle #ClassicTruckBuild #Datsun620 #BehindTheScenes #TruckTransformation #EVProject #classictruck #photography #jdm #evrevolution