National Drive Electric Week
Annapolis, MD
Oct 01, 2020

Note:	This is an online only event with no physical location.
Day:	Thursday, October 1, 2020 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page.
Time:	8pm
Audience:	Annapolis, MD, Local Area
Topics:	EV 101 Cost of Ownership Driving Experience Environmental Benefits Home Charging Incentives Local Public Charging Road Trips Used EVs

Contact the event organizers, which took place in 2020.

Event Report

On October 1 we Zoomed in and virtually showcased various models of the more than 40 plug-in vehicles available today in a fun, interactive way. It was a challenge to create a virtual EV Showcase this with COVID-19 restrictions, so we recorded much of it in advance with a very small number in attendance, and all masked.

This was not your typical Zoom meeting – ours was fun AND informative:

Opening: A really cool music video with local musicians Timmie Metz and Tambo signing "You're the One That I Want" from Grease. The video contained many fun facts about EVs.
EV 101 – Slide presentation about EV basics
Driving electric is good for climate and your health – Slide presentation
Video of Ribbon cutting of the EV Chargers at the new Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library featuring:
Anne Arundel County Library CEO Skip Auld
Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley
Baltimore Gas & Electric Utility of the Future Principal Sam duPont
Short interviews with EV drivers present at the ribbon cutting: Tesla Model S, Nissan LEAF, Jaguar i-Pace, Chevrolet Bolt, Ford Fusion E-nergi Plug-in Hybrid,
Virtual test drives featuring
- Chevrolet Bolt
- Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle
- Porsche Taycan
Baltimore Gas & Electric slide presentation about how home charging affects the electric bill and what residential rebates are available for home charging equipment
Drive with the Sun
- Two Videos about how to charge EVs from the sun with community solar (no panels) or from panels on the rooftop
Q&A
A hilarious virtual tour of EV charging stations in our area featuring our summer interns

photo by: Jeff Voigt, owner/aerial photographer
Elected officials from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, join EV enthusiasts to record the ribbon cutting and dedication of public EV chargers at the new Annapolis library. The video formed part of Annapolis Green's virtual EV Showcase for National Drive Electric Week.

Event Description

Join Annapolis Green for “Kick Gas!” as we celebrate National Drive Electric Week virtually on October 1.

We're raising awareness of the many benefits of driving electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! And… the are perfectly normal, cost less than you think, and are stylish and easy.

On October 1 we’ll Zoom in and virtually showcase various models of the more than 40 plug-in vehicles available today in a fun, interactive way. Hear from owners and learn what driving electric is all about. Take a virtual test drive!

Not your typical Zoom meeting – ours will be fun AND informative:

A really cool music video for AM-FM featuring Timme Metz and Tambo
EV 101 – how driving electric is good for the environment and your wallet
The health and Climate Change benefits of driving electric
Ribbon cutting of the EV Chargers at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library featuring:

Anne Arundel County CEO Skip Auld
Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles
County Executive Steuart Pittman

Did you know that the County has set a goal convert the county fleet all-electric in the next 15 years? Read more about the initiative.

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley
BGE Utility of the Future Principal Sam duPont

Short interviews with EV drivers
Virtual test drives featuring

Chevrolet Bolt
Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle (Yes! It’s electric!)
Porsche Taycan

BGE presentation about how home charging affects your electric bill and what residential rebates are available for home charging equipment
Drive with the Sun