Drive Electric Week 2016 Events in VT and NH

VERMONT

Join Drive Electric VT on September 11, 13, and 14.

Come to an event and take a test drive. You’ll be able to learn from owners about their experiences with these efficient and fun to drive/ride electric cars and bikes. Find out if driving electric is right for you.

• Come see the cars and chat with electric car owners
• Meet local dealers who will be showing the latest electric car and bicycle models
• Take a test ride or drive to try out one of the many electric transportation offerings

All National Drive Electric Week events are free and open to the public.

HANNAFORD, WILLISTON
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11–10:00 AM-1:30 PM

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BURLINGTON ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT-585 PINE ST
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13-3:30-6:30 PM

Join Mayor Miro Weinberger, Burlington Electric Department General Manager Neale Lunderville and others in checking out some of the latest electric cars.

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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT OUTSIDE OF THE DAVIS CENTER

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14 – 11:00AM-2:00 PM

The UVM Transportation and Parking Services along with the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition are hosting this event at the UVM Davis Center, complete with the specially outfitted Ben & Jerry’s Tesla.

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Already own an electric car?
Put it on display at the event and network with other owners as part of the celebration. Tell Drive Electric VT which vehicle you will be bringing when you register at the above links.

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New Hampshire

 

One of three Granite State  National Drive Electric Week celebrations is planned for Saturday, September 17th, at City Plaza in front of the State House in Concord. Event organizers include ConVerdant Vehicles, Granite State Clean Cities Coalition, New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association and New Hampshire Sierra Club. Plug In America and the Electric Auto Association have partnered to bring this annual nationwide observance to 217 events nationwide and abroad as a means to draw attention to the environmental, economic and other benefits of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs).

The Concord celebration takes place from 8:30am – 12pm during the Concord Farmer’s Market. Electric cars such as the Chevy Volt, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Tesla S and others will be on display, as well as charging stations, electric bicycles, an electric bus, and more.

Information will be on hand regarding environmental benefits of electric vehicles, as well as information on charging stations and inverters. Learn more about electric achievements in New Hampshire and upcoming events. Open and free to the public.

Other Drive Electric events will be held in Durham, also on September 17, at Wagon Hill Farm, 156 Piscataqua Road in Durham and New London on September 11th at the New London Historical Society 179 Little Sunapee Road. Visit www.driveelectricweek.org for details.

WHO: Event Organizers: Granite State Clean Cities Coalition, NH Sierra Club, NH Automobile Dealers Association, Plug-In America and ConVerdant Vehicles

WHAT: Fifth Annual Drive Electric Week Celebration

WHEN: September 17, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, during the Concord Farmer’s Market

WHERE: City Plaza, New Hampshire State House, North Main Street, Concord, NH

SEE: Electric cars, a Proterra Catalyst all electric bus, bicycles, plug-in charging stations, hand-outs, and more

Spokespeople available upon request for radio and reporter interviews.

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