National Drive Electric Week
Central Connecticut State University Electric Vehicle Showcase
New Britain, CT
Oct 03, 2024
Central Connecticut State University Electric Vehicle Showcase
New Britain, CT
Oct 03, 2024
| Day: | Thursday, October 3, 2024 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Central Connecticut State University Student Center Parking Lot New Britain, CT 06050 |
Event Report
This is the longest running consecutive NDEW event in the USA. 14 years in a row of hosting NDEW events. We had officials from the CT Department of Transportation attend with one of their electric commuter buses. We also had other unique EVs such as a minicooper and Rivian.
photo by: Charles Button CT DOT Electric Commuter Bus at CCSU NDEW Showcase |
Event Description
Are you EV curious? Join local electric vehicle (EV)
owners, enthusiasts, and the general public and learn about electric
vehicles, their clean-air benefits, cost-savings, and check out the EVs
on display.
Test drive an electric car, visit with exhibitors, and learn how easy it is to drive and convert gas cars to be electric cars.
This is the longest continuously running National Drive Electric Week event in the United States.
Vendor tables are available for organizations, governmental agencies, and/or others wishing to share information about EVs.
All activities will take place in the Student Center Parking Lot, located along Ella T. Grasso Blvd.
Please bring your electric cars and share your
experiences.This
Drive Electric event is brought to you by the CCSU Geography Department
and the Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition.
The GESAC is a grassroots group of current and former CCSU students, administrators, and faculty, committed to providing cross-disciplinary information and solutions on how to live our lives in a way that is sustainable and in harmony with nature. Founded initially as the CCSU Climate Action Coalition in 2007, we have since expanded our scope to the larger issue of environmental sustainability. In 2008, we held our inaugural Global Sustainability and Climate Change Symposium in support of Focus the Nation. At this three day event, more than 1,000 people, including college faculty & students, K-12 school students and teachers, community members, non-governmental organizations, and federal and state governmental officials attended.
GESAC WEBSITE
About Central Connecticut State University Geography Department Sustainability Degrees:
The CCSU Geography Department offers a BA Degree in Geography with a specialization in Environmental Geography & Sustainability and a MS Degree in Geography with a specialization in Global Sustainability. These degrees are ideal for students interested in understanding human interactions with the social, economic, and environmental systems of the Earth. Students develop a deeper understanding of the interplay between the social, economic, and natural systems of the Earth and how to transition humanity towards social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Upon graduation, students are eligible for careers in fields such as climate change/justice, social justice, economic justice, natural resource management, environmental & sustainable planning, outdoor/environmental education, environmental assessment/monitoring/restoration, and air/water/soil pollution prevention, and waste reduction/reuse/recycling.
CCSU GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 105 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 2 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Hyundai KONA Electric | 1 |
| Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 1 |
| Ioniq Electric | 1 |
| Kia Niro Electric | 1 |
| MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door | 1 |
| Other Plug-In Vehicle | 1 |
| Rivian R1S | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime 4WD/AWD | 1 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 1 |
| 13 Models | 14 |
Registered attendees report 450,850 electric miles driven.
