Tosha O’Neill

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

DID YOU KNOW?⬇️

•This photo was taken in 1937, during a small ceremony at Hotel New Yorker in New York City. It honored the 50th anniversary of Tesla’s invention of the alternating current induction motor.

#nikolatesla #evsarethebeesknees #ElonMusk #TheNewYorker #NYC #inductionmotor #hevf #historyiscool

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation Expands with Landmark Building Purchase in Downtown Kingman
Powering the Past, Educating the Present, and Energizing the Future—on Route 66

Kingman, AZ – 4/24/2025 The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation (HEVF) is proud to announce the purchase of a landmark building from the City of Kingman to expand the internationally celebrated Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum. The new facility will evolve into a dynamic Museum and Science Center, offering expanded historical exhibits, cutting-edge STEM education, and vital community engagement programs—all in the heart of Kingman’s historic Route 66 district.

This expansion is not only a celebration of transportation history, but a renewed investment in Kingman’s future.

Route 66 and Electric Innovation—Then and Now

The Historic Route 66 corridor has long been synonymous with American mobility, innovation, and adventure. As the “Main Street of America,” Route 66 connected rural towns and growing cities with the heartbeat of progress.

Today, the HEVF Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum honors that legacy while spotlighting a lesser-known truth: electric vehicles were part of transportation history long before gasoline dominated the roads.
• In 1900, electric cars made up nearly one-third of all vehicles in the U.S.
• Early electric taxis operated in New York City as early as the 1890s.
• Innovators like Thomas Edison and Ferdinand Porsche were early champions of electric drive systems.
• Women in the early 20th century favored EVs for their simplicity and quiet operation, offering independence and freedom in an era when it was rare.

By reviving and showcasing this rich history, HEVF isn’t just preserving the past—it’s educating the future.

⸻Museum Expansion: Education, Energy, and Community

The revitalized facility will feature:
• Historic Museum Exhibits: Tracing the evolution of EVs from the 1800s to today, including rare prototypes, battery-powered classics, and concept cars.
• STEM & Energy Education Center: Interactive exhibits and hands-on learning about electricity, renewable energy, and the evolving energy grid—bridging the gap between EVs, fossil fuels, hydrogen, and future innovations.
• Community Resource Hub: A welcoming space for lectures, local partnerships, student programs, and cultural events.

⸻Why This Matters

In an era of polarized debates about energy and the environment, understanding the full energy story is more important than ever. The new museum will teach how:
• Electric vehicles and renewable energy are part of a diverse energy ecosystem, not a replacement for fossil fuels, but an evolution alongside them.
• Fossil fuels, electricity, hydrogen, solar, and battery storage are all part of a complex but cooperative system powering homes, cars, and economies.
• Energy literacy is essential to preparing future leaders, engineers, and informed citizens.

⸻A Gift to Kingman—and the World

HEVF’s partnership with the City of Kingman began in 2014. Since then, the museum has welcomed thousands of travelers, captured international media attention, and brought renewed tourism to downtown.

This new Museum and Science Center will deepen that impact—turning Kingman into a flagship destination on Route 66 for cultural tourism, sustainability education, and electric innovation.

“Museums like ours don’t just preserve history—they spark curiosity, fuel learning, and build bridges between generations. This expansion will help Kingman lead in both heritage and innovation.”
— Tosha O'Neill, Director of Operations, HEVF

⸻About the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation:
The Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the world’s largest collection of historic EVs and sharing their story with the world. From century-old battery-powered vehicles to rare experimental designs, HEVF is where past, present, and future meet—on Route 66. #elonmusk #rt66evmuseum #hevf @HEVFAZ

[Julia 🇺🇸 @Jules31415]

JD Vance nails the Abrego Garcia issue in one minute:

"I just disagree with the idea that he hasn't been offered due process. He had a couple of immigration hearings; he had a valid deportation order...

...I think there's actually a deeper issue going on, which is that you see some radical judges at the district court level who are trying to layer so much "process" on top of the immigration system that it makes it impossible to function. We have over 20 million illegal aliens in the United States of America—are we not allowed to deport them? Because if we're not allowed to deport them, then what these district courts are saying is fundamentally, they reject the will of the American people as it was expressed in November 2024."

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

Dr. Phil on Elon Musk’s Government Shakeup: Who Won? | The Real Story https://t.co/BZJfonrQrg via @YouTube

Thank you @elonmusk for your service. To say you are appreciated while being under appreciated is the greatest understatement ever.
Shame be to all who choose hate and call it justice. You will get yours. Not karma, but a return on investment to say the least! #reapwhatyousow #americawillwin because #inGodwetrustagain #USA #american #progun #progod #prolife #proenergyindependance #justicewillprevail #Godisourvindicator #therealstory @DrPhil

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

Happy Earth Day from the #HEVF Route 66 EV Museum! Long before EVs were trendy, they were revolutionary. From the silent electric carriages of the 1900s to the sleek experimental EVs of the 1970s and beyond, our historic electric vehicles prove that sustainable innovation has always been part of the journey.

This Earth Day, we’re honoring the pioneers who dared to imagine with energy, paving the way—and inspiring the next generation to power the future by remembering the past.

Visit the world’s largest collection of historic EVs, right on Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona.
Because the road to a greener future is paved with the brilliance of the past.

#EarthDay #Route66 #HistoricEVs #SustainableHistory #ElectricVehicleMuseum #HEVF #EVpioneers #DriveElectric #CleanTransportation #PreserveThePast #PowerTheFuture #KingmanAZ #Route66RoadTrip #Elon #HEVF #tesla #NikolaTesla

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

#MondayMemories flashback to a trip with one of my favorite former Board members! We ran around AZ for a few days “evaluating and supervising” things! It was actually quite #productive and we’ve come so far as an organization since this time! @annajennings We sure do miss you. #HEVF #annajennings #art #EVs #AZ #girlsjustwannahavefun #drivelectric

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Miracles Witnessed While Filming of The Passion of the Christ: ✝️

No Hollywood studio would agree to make The Passion of the Christ, so Mel Gibson decided to create his own production company and fund the entire film himself.

While casting the role of Jesus, Mel Gibson warned Jim Caviezel:

"Playing Christ will be incredibly difficult. If you do this, you'll likely be rejected by Hollywood."

Jim took a day to pray. Then he told Mel:

"We have to make it, even if it is difficult. My initials are J.C., and I am 33 years old. The same age as Christ. I didn't realize that until now."

Mel paused: "You're really scaring me, you know." And hung up the phone.

What followed was the most brutal movie role in Hollywood history.

– Caviezel lost 45 pounds
– Was struck by lightning twice
– Whipped accidentally, leaving a 14-inch scar
– Dislocated his shoulder
– Suffered pneumonia & hypothermia after hanging the cross for hours in only a loincloth
– Filming the crucifixion took 5 weeks
– Later required TWO open-heart surgeries due to stress from the role

And still, his purpose was clear:
"I didn’t want people to see me. I just want them to see Jesus. Conversions will happen through that.”

And they did:

- Pedro Sarubbi, the actor who played Barabbas, said of Cavezel: “His eyes had no hatred... only mercy and love.” He later converted to Christianity.
- Luca Lionello (Judas): Former atheist, converted to Christianity after the film & baptized his children
- A Muslim technician on the movie converted to Christianity after the film.
Countless millions around the world were converted to Christianity through the film.

It grossed $611 million worldwide, becoming the most successful R-rated film in history.

But more than that—it changed hearts around the world showing the true pain of Christ’s suffering.

Jim Caviezel now proclaims Christ boldly:
A role that nearly destroyed him became the one that saved countless others.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

DEFINITELY DON’T VISIT https://t.co/nWMBrHOpHH 🤭

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

It is a definite luxury!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

True

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

Celebs Fleeing America? Dr. Phil Has a Message | The Real Story https://t.co/VWevQ9UBSi via @YouTube #DrPhil #ElonMusk #CelebrityNews #USA #proamerica #takecareofourkids #thefuturedependsonit #dowereallydisagree #commongoals #loveyourneighbor

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

#nikola #tesla #science #weirdhistory https://t.co/jOToNRPARL

[Maye Musk @mayemusk]

Beautiful Shanghai nights.
Teslas everywhere @Tesla_Asia 👏👏
Another fun visit.

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

#rt66evmuseum #changeisintheair #energyisshifting #historicelectricvehiclefoundation #historicrt66 #HEVF #weloveevs #welovehistory

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

#rt66evmuseum #changeisintheair #energyisshifting #historicelectricvehiclefoundation #historicrt66 #HEVF #weloveevs #welovehistory https://t.co/FHkV9sCl8j

[Peter Clack @PeterDClack]

Carbon dioxide doesn't set weather patterns or control climate. This is the UN's crooked money grabbing climate scam. CO2 won't cause 'global boiling' either. It's the foundation for life, photosynthesis, food production & oxygen renewal. We should worry about net zero & the UN!

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

@IvankaNews_ Hi! 👋

[Tosha O’Neill @Tosharae82]

@elonmusk Thank you!!👏👏👏

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

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[NewsForce @Newsforce]

Elon Musk: "Forgiveness is important, if you don't forgive, an eye for an eye makes everyone blind, if you're going to seek vengeance, and you have this never-ending cycle of vengeance."