At the City's NDEW event, 200 residents and visitors came and saw first hand the technology and benefits of electric vehicles, as well as what the City is doing in terms of the electrification of its own vehicle fleet. A total of 48 test drives were given and over 30 vehicles were in attendance, with participants having driven over 600,000 all-electric miles. The event also saw a display from the Embry-Riddle EcoEagles, a group of engineering students who successfully converted a 2016 Chevy Camaro into a hybrid-electric vehicle for a US Department of Energy competition. 

All in all, it was a wonderful experience and the City looks forward to hosting next year's National Drive Electric Week event!    

In keeping with the tenets of the Cape Canaveral Vision Statement and in an effort to set an example for coastal municipalities in Florida and across the nation, the City of Cape Canaveral is routinely taking action to be more sustainable and ecologically friendly. The City is committed to delivering policies that are effective, sustainable and resilient. Electric vehicle adoption, promotion and education is a part of this leadership effort.

Come out to Manatee Sanctuary Park in the beautiful City of Cape Canaveral to see first-hand dozens of electric and plugin hybrid vehicles owned by everyday Brevard County residents. This event is completely free to the public and there will even be test drives available. Learn about how electric cars really work, the infrastructure necessary for adoption and see what Cape Canaveral is doing with its own EV and hybrid fleet.

Hope to see you there!