Drive Electric Week: Sept 14 -22

Record Number of EV Events Scheduled in Vermont   Join the nationwide celebration of EVs – from their growing availability to their widespread financial and environmental benefits – at a Drive Electric Week event near your community. Events include speaking with local EV owners about their experiences, test drives, presentations, music, games, and more. Whether you’re considering a purchase or curious to see what your neighbors are driving, find an event and enjoy the fun!

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September Electric Vehicle Events Drive Electric Week Happenings September 14 – 22nd, 2019 Montpelier Drive Electric Day Saturday, September 14th, 11 AM – 2 PM Vermont State House   Kick off Drive Electric Week with test drives, music, a raffle, and stories from EV owners across the state.   The 5th Upper Valley Electric Vehicle Expo Saturday, September 14th, 11 AM – 3 PM Dothan Brook School, White River Junction   Pre-register online for a chance to win a $250 charger and other prizes!   Burlington High School Homecoming Drive Electric Week  Friday, September 20th, 4 PM – 9 PM Burlington High School   Join Burlington Electric Department and Drive Electric Vermont to speak with EV owners who have made the switch to electric.   Drive Electric Day in the Champlain Islands Saturday, September 21st, 10 AM – 1 PM Grand Isle School   Join Vermont Electric Coop and Drive Electric Vermont to get a closer look at EVs as their owners share their experiences with attendees. Register for a chance to win $250!   NDEW at The Bethel Forward Festival Saturday, September 21st, 10 AM – 4 PM Main St. Parking Lot, Bethel   Join your friends and neighbors for a day of Electric Vehicle conversation, demonstration, and fun!   Free Bi-State Electric Vehicle Connector Event Friday, September 27th, 9 AM – 3 PM Hypertherm, Lebanon, NH   Hear from fleet and industry panelists about their EV operational experiences at this business-focused event. Topics will range from off-road electric technology like commercial electric mowers to heavy duty vehicle EV options and charging infrastructure.   See all Events

In The News Stay informed of electric vehicle & Vermont clean energy issues   Weinberger, Burlington Electric Release Net Zero Energy Plan (VermontBiz.com)   GMP Drives Interest in Driving Electric (Rutland Herald)   Economics of Electrics Vehicles Mean Oil’s Days As a Transport Fuel Are Numbered (Forbes.com)   Domino’s to start delivering pizzas by electric bicycle after successful pilot (Electrek.co)   NormalNow.com – this retro-inspired EV website draws parallels to other modern technologies that, well, seemed pretty weird at first too!

 

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