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Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America , the Electric Auto Association , EVHybridNoire , Drive Electric USA , and the Sierra Club. Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America , the Electric Auto Association , EVHybridNoire , Drive Electric USA , and the Sierra Club.
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