National Drive Electric Week
South Portland, ME
Sep 11, 2016

Event Report

This was a wonderful day. Although our Gov Paul LePage is not interested in solar, wind or hydro projects, he is interested in EVs. His spokesman Patrick Woodcock did discuss an infrastructure corridor from Quebec to Portland, Maine where charging stations will be equipped by the end of 2017. This is very exciting as we have a great number of Canadians visiting the coast of Maine during the summer season. Also the Mayor of South Portland, Maine also spoke about the number of EVs the city. They are purchasing for municipal use (a small fleet of 5 Nissan Leafs). He also discuss the many charging stations being deployed throughout the city. Also our Hannaford supermarket chain has completed the installation of DC fast charging & Nissan charging at 4 locations in Maine. Maine is getting on board.

photo by: Paul Leblond Nissan Leaf, Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Volt, Audi A3 e-tron

Event Description

             

         

3 - DAYS TO GO!      

National Drive Electric Day           

Sunday September 11, 2016 ~ 12 - 4 pm

                                                                                                                                                                                          (Marc Lausier - photo)

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South Portland Community Center

21 Nelson Road

South Portland, Maine  04102

                                                                                                                                                                                                      (Marc Lausier - photo)

            

 ~ Come and test drive EVs ~ See the latest models ~  

Talk to EV enthusiasts on the benefits of owning!

Experience firsthand the benefits of driving electric: 

• fun to drive
• cheaper to operate 
• great for the environment

                                                                                                                                                                                       (Marc Lausier - photo)

Hope to have a Tesla Model X at the event

FREE PIZZA ~ ICED COFFEE ~ DESSERTS

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1901 Pan-American commemorative stamp, one of a series of six, 

depicting an electric taxicab in Washington, DC.

1914 Detroit Electric with none other than Thomas Edison

How Clean is Your Electric Vehicle?

(click on the link)

Recommended Reading:

1.       The Mobility Revolution       

      

Registered Attendees

There are currently 72 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Registered attendees report 159,861 electric miles driven.

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