National Drive Electric Week
Rockford, IL
Sep 15, 2015
Rockford, IL
Sep 15, 2015
| Day: | Tuesday, September 15, 2015 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
| Location: | Unitarian Universalist Church 4848 Turner Street Rockford, IL 61107 |
Event Report
Despite little promotion we had a good turn out: 2 Volts, 2 Leafs, 2 Tesla S, 1 C Max Energi, 1 Zero motorcycle ridden by a gray haired lady from Elgin, 1 electric bicycle. About a dozen folks who did not own electric cars showed up plus an entire Cub Scout pack. We had two TV stations - WTVO -17 who broadcast a long segment and did a good job, including an interview with local furniture businessman Dale Gustafson with his Tesla. WREX - 13 broadcast a short piece on the event. That's what I was after - exposure. That driving electric is great and affordable.
Several owners/participants came because they saw the report on NDEW on Green Car Reports, looked for a local event, and were surprised to find that one was taking place in Rockford, IL. Very glad I decided to create an event. I now have a base of interested EV owners to work with on future events. We'll do better next time as this one was put together in great haste.
photo by: Allen Penticoff Harlan Johnson ( blue Leaf) and Dale Gustafson ( white Tesla) in foreground. Vehicles: 2 Volts, 2 Leafs, 2 Tesla S, 1 C Max Energi, 1 Zero SR motorcycle, 1 electric bicycle |
Event Description
Non-electric driving public are encouraged to attend and learn about the significant benefits of driving electric vehicles from those who own and operate them.
Mr. Green Car, Allen Penticoff, will give a presentation "How the Volt Works and Electric Cars in General” at 6:00 pm.
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