The co-city captains of NDEW Ithaca 2020 are proud to present a week-long online program on electric vehicles (EVs) starting on Saturday September 26th, culminating in an in-person EV gathering at Stewart Park on Sunday October 4th.

Visit any of the following links to access the online content:

https://whcuradio.com/contests/

https://967thevine.com/contests/

RSVP for our socially-distanced EV cruise, Oct 4th 11 from Stewart Park to Summerhill Brewery. We'll be at Stewart Park for an hour from 11 am to allow visitors to chat with EV owners and pick up educational brochures. Please wear your face masks and maintain 6 feet distance from one another.

Online Program (September 26 - Sunday October 4th)

Saturday September 26th: EV 101
Heard about EVs but not sure what to make of them? This 10-minute presentation gives a broad overview of EVs, how they are charged, incentives available, and addresses EV common misperceptions to help you make an informed decision.

Are you new to EVs? Let us know by filling out our survey to win prizes! https://bit.ly/343wP6j

Sunday September 27th: History of EVs
Interview with the Northeast Classic Car Museum on the history of EVs

Monday September 28th: Virtual test drive in a Volkswagen e-Golf (used BEV)
Despite state and federal tax incentives, many may still find EVs a tad pricier than their gasoline counterparts. Fortunately, many EVs coming off leases are being sold at surprisingly affordable prices. In this interview, you will learn from the experience of a city planner who decided to jump into the EV world after her old vehicle was totaled in an accident. She will talk about her experience driving locally, how she prepared her home for charging, and managing the electric range of the e-Golf in colder weather.

Tuesday September 29th: Virtual test drive with a Subaru Crosstrek PHEV owner
One of the most requested feature in an EV is all-wheel drive (AWD) as it increased driver confidence for handling icy and snowy road conditions, a situation not uncommon here in Northeast America. In this video interview, we learn from a professor on how he decided that his PHEV needed to be AWD, high ground clearance, and affordable.

Wednesday September 30th: A case study on fleet greening by a government agency
What happens when a government agency is due to replace its aging fleet of Ford Focuses? Can it do better than the relatively fuel efficient model that staff have come to know and love? In this video case study, we follow the journey of the Tompkins County Health Department who set an exemplary process for swapping out their gasoline vehicles for BEVs (for shorter trips to visit clients) and PHEVs (for out of city trips).

Thursday October 1: Virtual test drive with a prospective EV owner in a Hyundai Kona Electric
So you have done your homework, read the reviews, manufacturer sites, and technology blogs. What's next? Why, a test drive, of course! In this video interview, we learn from an energy educator about his test drive experience with a local dealership.

Friday October 2: Virtual test drive with sales representative in a new EV

How should you prepare for a visit to the local dealership? In this video interview, we learn from a local dealership how they prepare for your visit and field typical questions about the EVs in their inventory.