National Drive Electric Week
Somerville's EV Show and Local Environmental Matters
Somerville, NJ
Oct 06, 2024
Somerville's EV Show and Local Environmental Matters
Somerville, NJ
Oct 06, 2024
| Day: | Sunday, October 6, 2024 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | E. Main Street between Bridge St. and Grove St. 2 Grove Street Somerville, NJ 08876 |
Event Report
The National Drive Electric Week event at Somerville was part of a town-wide Street fair and Arts show. It was primarily organized by NJ Electric Vehicle Association and Somerville Environmental Commission. RideWise helped us with the Press release. In total, we had 17 vehicles and 14 different models from tiny Smart ED to bulky Rivian R1S. We even had 2 Fisker Oceans. We powered the music band with Hyundai Ioniq 5, preventing gas generators from polluting the area with noxious gases and unwelcome noise. Local utility company Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) had an information table with EV charging incentives and an entire truck with Energy Efficiency Escape Room and other activities.A few officials visited the display including Paul Drake, Somerset County Commissioner, and Somerville Council members Gina Stravic and Glen Denys.
EV volunteers received NJEVA T-shirts, car magnets, window clings, and small stickers paid through NJEVA sponsors Genesco Sport Enterprises, Princeton Ciocca Chevrolet, and Signature Detailing. Reporter from TAPinto stopped by and interviewed a few EV owners, releasing nice positive article about the mission of NDEW and NJEVA. The article is available here:
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/somerville/sections/community/articles/ev-owners-electrify-somerville-street-fair
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/somerville/sections/community/articles/ev-owners-electrify-somerville-street-fair
photo by: Stanislav Jaracz, New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association Visitors checking out Smart ED with many other EVs further down the street, PSE&G and Somerville Environmental Commission tent. |
Event Description
Rev up your engines for Somerville’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Show, part
of the bustling Street Fair and Craft Show on Sunday, October 6th,
2024! At the event, you will have the opportunity to experience real
people’s EVs close-up, chat with the owners to ask your EV questions, and learn from experts about how driving electric can save you money,
reduce your carbon footprint, and contribute to a cleaner planet. Once
you're done gushing over the latest EVs, enjoy a day filled with art,
vendors, rides, and live music along Main Street for the rest of the
Street Fair and Craft Show. Bring the whole family for a day full of
fun, and join us in celebrating the 14th annual National Drive Electric
Week and see why the future of driving is electric!
Since the event is very long, we are asking volunteers to stay for at least 3 hours, whether you prefer morning or afternoon (2 PM) shift. However, if you want to come for the morning shift, please arrive by 10:30 AM otherwise our allocated area may be taken by others. The southern side of the street is shaded by trees and it makes for a very pleasant experience.
New this year: Everyone who brings their EV will receive a free NJEVA cotton T-shirt with NJEVA logo at the front and "Ask about my EV" in the back. We have also magnets, window clings and small stickers. Just make sure you bring water in your reusable bottle to stay hydrated.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 28 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Fisker Ocean | 3 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 2 |
| Rivian R1S | 2 |
| BMW i4 | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 1 |
| Lucid Air | 1 |
| Smart fortwo electric drive | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| Toyota Prius Prime | 1 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 1 |
| 13 Models | 17 |
Registered attendees report 645,201 electric miles driven.
