Electric Vehicle Events

THURSDAY 4/22/21 EARTH DAY MONO COUNTY, GUS HESS COMMUNITY PARK, SOLAR PAVILLION, Lee Vining, and Virtual

9-2 Mono Lake Committee and Mono350 Climate Action trash cleanup — facebook.com/350MONO/

9-2 Mammoth Disposal and High Sierra Energy Foundation booth & Hands-On Up-cycle Projects, EarthDay.org broadcast, and Mammoth High School Up-cycle Art Show

10-12 Drive Electric Earth Day and Vehicle Owner Interviews

12:30-1 Wok N Nature “Pleasures of Presence” virtual nature mediation, info at: www.forestbathingfinder.com/woknnature

3-4 “Quarantine Kitchen: How to Reduce Food Waste” with Calfresh, Community Service Solutions: Livestream on Facebook Live, https://www.facebook.com/csssolutions.org/

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2722

On Thursday, April 22, 2021, support and learn about the leading edge of the electrification of transportation by coming out to the Pima Community College Downtown Campus for Drive Electric Earth Day Tucson to see a variety of exciting battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) available in Arizona right now, including Tesla, Chevrolet, Zero and Nissan electric vehicles!

Learn the ins and outs of driving electric from members of the Tucson Electric Vehicle Association (TEVA) and see the vehicles up close and personal. Drive Electric Earth Day is presented by Plug In America and the Electric Auto Association in local collaboration with Pima Community College and the Center of Excellence in Applied Technology and TEVA.

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This event will be at the Avondale Civic Center Parking lot that has a large solar PV shaded area. They also have two top-rated ChargePoint units to charge your vehicle. 10-20 vehicles from a Tesla Model X with a travel trailer they use all over the USA. Owners of the Chevy Bolt, Chevy Spark, along with many other models will be available to show and answer questions.

There will also be magazines with the latest EV news about charging, batteries and vehicles. Did you know there are 3 electric vehicle factories in Arizona? There are also over 500 public charging spots in Arizona.

THEY WILL BE ASKING EVERYONE TO WEAR A N95 MASK AND KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE.

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2706

– ONLINE EVENT –

Join Electrify Now and Forth as we celebrate Earth Day with a discussion on electric vehicles. Transportation is the number 1 source of CO2 in the United States and we’ve got to rapidly electrify our rides if we want to reduce emissions.

We’ll spend this webinar exploring the concerns or pain points you might have in going electric for your next vehicle. Topics include price, model options, mileage range, and charging.

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Drive Electric Earth Day is a national campaign to share information about electric vehicles during April. In addition to being better for the environment, electric vehicles are more fun to drive, more convenient to fuel and less expensive to operate than gasoline vehicles. Attend the in-person EVent to kick the tires and ask owners of actual EVs why they chose electric!

Over 20 electric vehicles and their owners will be on hand, from 8-noon at the Market at Pepper Place, to answer your questions as to why they chose electric! Thinking about an EV? This is a great time to hear the real story. We look forward to seeing you in April!

Social distancing and masks are required.

RSVP & more info at: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2655

With all the new public charging stations recently added in West Michigan, we are planning a less than 150 mile circular (triangular?) driving tour from Muskegon, Holland, Grand Rapids, and back to Muskegon.

Note: The event location is ONLY the starting point. We will depart there at 10:00 AM.

The full itinerary is now on my blog: 2021 DEED (muskegonevguy.com)

We plan to stop at a number of charging locations, spend a bit of time to allow for charging, getting a coffee or snack, along with some socially-distanced masked EV discussion. Join for all or part of the tour.

Bring your mask and some coffee and snack money so we can show new EV charging hosts that their investment was money well spent.

Note Rally Arrival and Departure Times. Come for any of the location hang out times or do the whole circuit (~120 miles). We will try to keep cars together and caravan. However, follow all traffic laws including speed limits, traffic lights and stop signs. If you get separated, meet up at the next location. Look for the EV charger locations which are all listed on PlugShare.com.

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2661

Calling all Quad Cities and surrounding areas electric vehicle enthusiasts! Join us April 24th in Downtown Davenport to explore a variety of fully electric vehicles and have your questions answered by current electric vehicle owners.

Drivers will be sharing their thoughts and experience regarding safety, range, specific car features, reliability, charging, cost savings, and much more. This showcase is free to the public is a part of the Drive Electric Earth Day campaign.

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The Tucson Street Rodders Association (TSRA) is presenting the Rodders Days Car Show of 1992 and earlier hot rods, trucks, muscle cars, ETC.

TEVA will present some special EVs as part of their special exhibit. EV owners and drivers will be on hand to answer questions.

The event is FREE for visitors. Parking is FREE. Enter from Stone or Drachman and walk to the west side of campus. There will be FREE tours of the ALL NEW Automotive Technology Center at 9am/10am/11am/NOON

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2738

On April 24th Milltown Borough will be hosting, NJ Clean Communities Clean up and flower plantings community event. Our local chapter agreed to share their experiences about electric vehicles at the American Legion Post#25 parking lot, nearest Borough Hall parking lot on Washington Avenue a busy street for potential prospects to stop by our event.

We’ll share electric vehicle information and displays from our Green Team of upcoming online and in-person workshops. This will assist the community as they can ask current owners about their experiences. We’ll also provide updated educational outreach about electric vehicles and charging station locations in NJ.

We will have a display on a large whiteboard for viewing, our members will have information on their tables or to hand out. Milltown Revitalization Comm, Borough, Milltown Green Team doing the cleanup and planting efforts, are providing us with this great EV education opportunity.

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Introduction of Electric Vehicles to the General Public by Participating Dayton Area Automobile Dealers.

We hope to have a variety of new electric vehicles present including Audi E-Tron, Chevrolet Bolt, Mustang Mach E, Nissan LEAF, Tesla and Volkswagen ID4. Dealer representatives will be present to answer questions, allow the public to sit inside the car and perhaps schedule a test ride.

Ask an EV owner…. a handful of current EV and PHEV owners will be on hand to answer questions like, “What’s it really like to drive an Electric Vehicle”, “Where do I charge” and “Maintenance Cost”?

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Henrico County is celebrating Earth Day at three locations, including Deep Run Park and Recreation Center. Drive Electric RVA will have a display of electric vehicles in the parking lot at the recreation center, including a Model Y from Tesla Richmond. In addition, our EV Experience educational exhibits will answer your basic questions about electric vehicle technology.

(PLEASE NOTE: All of the spots in the EV display are currently filled. If you own an EV, please feel free to stop by and say hello. You may also register using the Participate button and we’ll put your name on the back-up list in case someone drops out at the last minute.)

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2691

Welcome to our annual Drive Electric Earth Day event here in Carlyle Illinois! Located a few blocks from Carlyle Lake, in beautiful Carlyle Illinois. The Case-Halstead Public Library is once again hosting. We will have plenty of cars to see and refreshments as well. Restrooms are available in the Library. Please bring your questions and visit with happy and enthusiastic plug-in car owners ready to tell you about their “ride”. We will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing as required by health department rules and Library policy effective on that date.

The event starts at 10AM in the library parking lot. Our modern and beautifully designed library building will be open for a tour if you like. There is one Level 2 charger and we have several extra wall outlets if anyone needs those. We hope to have cars from several manufacturers scheduled to appear so you can compare and learn. This is our fourth year and it has always had a great turn out. Let’s see you there!

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2709

EV Parade from Little Rock to Lonoke Flagpole Park for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for new EV charging stations! The EV convoy will start at the Little Rock Tech Park at 10:30 AM and end at Flagpole Park around 11:20, for the ceremony at 11:30 AM. You will receive a free event t-shirt from REV Brand if you RSVP! A big thanks to Entergy for sponsoring this event and making this project possible with Adopt a charger and REV Brand through your Environmental Initiatives Fund!

If you are an EV driver who wishes to participate in the convoy please meet at The Little Rock Tech Park at 10 AM so we can get organized and on the road by 10:30 AM. (temporary parking can be found here if needed)

If you just wish to join us for the ribbon-cutting ceremony please meet at Flagpole Park at 11:20 AM. You will have the opportunity to ask EV drivers about their cars and EV ownership!

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2640

Join a number of EV owners from around the Pikes Peak Region, see a variety of makes and models of Electric Vehicles, talk to owners about their experiences, and learn what makes EV ownership so fun and rewarding. Learn about the availability of public charging in the Pikes Peak region and around our beautiful state.

At our last event, owners represented nearly 1,000,000 miles of EV driving experience.

Thanks to the Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers for allowing us to hold this event in their parking lot. Boot Barn Hall is Colorado Springs’ premier intimate mid-size live music venue and event center.

Thanks also to our local sponsors, Drive Electric Colorado and Mountain View Electric Association, Inc.

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Join Drive Electric as we partner with Local Roots Market and Café for their 2nd ever Electric Car Drive-In and Earth Day event. See a variety of electric vehicles in the south parking lot and enjoy lunch from the café, browse items from local artists, and shop from local farmers. We will also have kids activities and fun for the whole family! Local Roots Market will be open from 8am-5pm on April 24th, but the main events will happen 11am-2pm.

This event is Mask Mandatory and social distancing is required.

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The Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association is collaborating with Sustainable Tri-Cities and Citizens’ Climate Lobby to present Drive Electric Earth Day. The event will be held Saturday, April 24 from 12 p.m – 4 p.m. at The Reach Museum, 1943 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, Washington.

Representatives and electric vehicle owners are available to discuss the experience and benefits of driving plug-in electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Information and hand-outs will be available to learn about charging infrastructure, models available, and incentives and legislature in Washington State related to electric vehicles and infrastructure.

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Express Credit Union and Villa Comunitaria are happy to partner to host this Drive Electric Earth Day Event. Come learn about the benefits of driving an EV and talk to EV owners about their lived experiences. Take away materials about charging and what EVs are out there.

Express Credit Union has also partnered with Plug in America, The voice of the EV consumer, and the EV for Everyone initiative. EVs aren’t just for the rich, with the growing used EV market there are more options now than ever. The Express Credit Union EV loan is more than just a loan, it’s a wrap around service providing support from start to finish to help you find the right EV for you, your family and your lifestyle. Come, have fun and learn more!

Villa Comunitaria is a local 501 c 3 working to cultivate leaders and create a stronger community. They are working on the creation of a pilot EV ride share program for South Park residents. Come prepared to complete a questionnaire to provide your feedback regarding interest level on a program such as this!

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2701

Drive Electric Columbus is celebrating Drive Electric Earth Day on April 24th, 2021 from 2 to 4pm. We will be in the parking lot at Clean Fuels Ohio 3240 W Henderson Rd., Columbus, OH 43220.

We will be outdoors only with responsible distancing in place and masks are required at this event. If you have any symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been exposed to someone known to have Covid-19, please stay home and take care of yourself. For the safety of our volunteers and guests, we will not be offering Ride and Drives at the event. Our event staff will be temperature and symptom checked before the event start and will be cleaning all touch surfaces regularly throughout the event.

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The Inland Empire Electric Vehicle Association will be hosting an EV parade in conjunction with the Tesla Club Inland Empire. We will start at the Tesla Superchargers in Moreno Valley/Riverside. We will meet there between 9am and 10am and leave at 10am.

There are level 2 chargers at this location and there are EVgo and Electrify America DC Fastchargers nearby. We leave at 10am for Idyllwild. We are planning one or two stops in Idyllwild. We will then travel down the San Jacinto Mountain the other way to end up at the Beaumont Superchargers.

Details to come. This is a socially distant event with masks required at stops.

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2712

Come and join us to learn about Electric Vehicles and enjoy some delicious wine at a one-of-a-kind earth-friendly winery in our area. There will be live music and free wine tastings for those who show an EV key. Jowler Creek is the first certified sustainable vineyard and winery in the state. The winery has a Tesla destination charger and a Level 2 charger.

Numerous EVs will be on display by their owners & info will be available with some cool freebies and a possible raffle.

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World Wide Technology Raceway has dates for the public to race their cars. Gateway Electric Vehicle Association has invited EV owners to race their cars on the 1/4 mile dragstrip.

They can race against other EVs or ICE vehicles of their choosing. Spectators can also attend. EV owners can also display their vehicles in the parking lot.

The event is held entirely outside. The cost is $30 at the gate to either race (any number of times) or to be a spectator.

RSVP & more info: https://driveelectricearthday.org/event?eventid=2728