In 10th Year, National Drive Electric Week Shifts Online
More than 100 virtual events will highlight the many benefits of electric vehicles.
More than 100 virtual events will highlight the many benefits of electric vehicles.
National Drive Electric Week is starting. This annual event has been going on for nearly a decade to raise awareness around electric vehicles (EVs). It’s organized by Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association, but the core of the work is in the grassroots around the United States and even now the world.
Originally published on Gas2. The sixth annual National Drive Electric Week will begin on September 10 and run through September 18. That’s a little more than a week, but that’s because the organizers couldn’t cram all the activities they have planned into just 7 days. “Each year, Plug In America, the … [continued]
Nissan is promoting National Drive Electric Week as widespread educational events with ride-and-drives are nearing (September 10 this year marks the start). For some of us, every day is already “drive electric day,” and every week is “driving electric week.” As one of those people, Nissan actually reached out to push me to … [continued]
With over 170 National Drive Electric Week events already planned in 165 cities, this is again a record-large National Drive Electric Week, breaking last year’s record. But the organizers aren’t being snobby, prejudiced nationalists about it — some of the events are in Canada and Hong Kong! From September 12–20, a couple of the many … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Following up on my articles on the history of solar power science, history of solar power policy, history of solar power manufacturing, history of wind turbines, and history of trains, here’s a piece on the history of electric cars. Most people mean “electric car” when they … [continued]
The 3rd Annual National Plug In Day is coming up. The 2013 “holiday” will include tens of thousands of people at free events in 75+ cities. Started in the US, the day is still mostly celebrated in the US, but Amsterdam and the city of Hermosillo in Mexico will also … [continued]
Nissan has announced its support for National Plug in Day to take place on October 16th and the theatrical release of Chris Paine’s new film Revenge of the Electric Car to be shown in NYC and LA on October 21. Other showings will follow.