National Drive Electric Week

National Drive Electric Week
Storrs, CT
Sep 20, 2014

Day: Saturday, September 20, 2014 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page.
Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Storrs Center Price Chopper
1220 Storrs Rd, Storrs
Storrs, CT 06269
Contact the event organizers, which took place in 2014.

Event Report

Mansfield Mayor Betsy Paterson


photo by: Drive Electric Cars New England
Doug Perkins answers question about his white Nissan LEAF.

Event Description

 

Drive Electric Cars New England - Tour New England Electric '14

Event Summary:
In recognition of National Drive Electric Week (September 15-21, 2014), Drive Electric Cars New England will hold an Electric Ride and Drive event on Saturday, September 20, 2014. This event will serve to highlight the advances made in plug in electric and plug in hybrid vehicle technologies, as well as in the infrastructure that serves to support electric driving in Storrs, CT, and beyond. Representatives from DECNE and others will be available to attest to the benefits of electrics for the environment, for decreasing dependence on foreign oil, and for our wallets. The event will feature electric cars and other electric vehicles, EV experts, live entertainment, and refreshments.

Welcome/Opening Ceremonies
Mark Renburke, Drive Electric Cars New England
Elizabeth C. Paterson, Mayor of Mansfield, CT

Electric Car Owners Show
If you own an electric car or other electric vehicle come park together, pop your hoods, share your electric experiences with others, and show off your car!

Electric Showcase / Ride & Drive
Come check out the latest in electric vehicles! The Nissan LEAF, Chevy Volt, and other electric vehicles and representatives from dealerships will be onsite to escort you on test drives and answer  your questions.

End of the day Concourse
At the end of the event all drivers of electrics are encouraged to join in our Electric Concourse – cars will exit the parking lot in a procession and will make a small loop around Storrs-Mansfield and UCONN before heading home.

Registered Attendees

There are currently 19 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Vehicle Registered
Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) 3
Chevrolet Volt 2
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 1
Tesla Model S 1
4 Models 7

Registered attendees report 79,835 electric miles driven.

Presented By

Plugin America logo
Electric Vehicle Association logo
Sierra Club logo
EVHybridNoire logo
Drive Electric USA logo

All NDEW 2024 sponsors support Plug In America's coordination of National Drive Electric Week.

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