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National Plug-In Day: Roundup Report Of Electric-Car Events

Green Car Reports

cities by Plug-In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association, the event brought out plug-in car owners and advocates to show off their cars, motorcycles, and trucks in their own communities. National Plug-In Day on Sunday, October 16, was a success by any measure. Organized as a nationwide call to action in many U.S.

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

We got three letters of support for our parade application to the White House: From then California Gov. Gavin Newsom (then San Francisco’s mayor), Washington Gov. and EVHybridNoire. . Photo, top: Senator Fran Pavley at parade press conference, 2009. Courtesy Zan Dubin-Scott.

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Advocating electric in the heartland

Electric Auto Association

With the support of the Sierra Club and other organizations, the ordinance was challenged legally and eventually landed in the Kansas Supreme Court where it was ruled illegal last April. “It

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DOE announces $1.7 billion in grants to convert facilities for EV production and support US auto workers – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Harley-Davidson will get $89 million to expand its York, Pennsylvania plant for electric motorcycle manufacturing. Hyundai Mobis, which operates a Stellantis supplier in Ohio, will receive $32 million to produce plug-in hybrid components and battery packs. Blue Bird bagged $80 million to convert a Georgia plant to build electric school buses.

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Participation in the 2021 National Drive Electric Week , hosted by the Electric Auto Association (EAA) along with the Sierra Club , Plugin America , and EVHybridNoire , reflected the growing nationwide interest in electric vehicles (EVs), as well as the emphasis placed on expanding diversity in the EV marketplace. “The

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Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6

Baua Electric

Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America , the Electric Auto Association , EVHybridNoire , Drive Electric USA , and the Sierra Club. You’ll see solar cars, golf carts, wind energy providers, local dealerships and Harley’s Livewire electric motorcycle, among others. This is the event’s 14th year.

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Get your EV questions answered at Drive Electric Week, continuing thru Sunday

Baua Electric

Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America , the Electric Vehicle Association , EVHybridNoire , Drive Electric USA , and the Sierra Club. You’ll see solar cars, golf carts, wind energy providers, local dealerships and Harley’s Livewire electric motorcycle, among others. This is the event’s 14th year.