William C. Velasquez Institute is hosting an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event, Ponte Las Pilas, with a variety of sustainably minded vendors, a food truck, music, kid-friendly activities, and Electric Vehicles. The event is set for Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 10am-2pm at Cudahy Park 5240 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy California 90201

Ponte Las Pilas, translated to English, is put in the batteries. WCVI is utilizing this phrase to engage Latino and minority communities about the benefits of Electric Vehicles. This event, the 2nd event of its kind (WCVI recently held a Ride and Drive in Boyle Heights) will bring Electric Vehicles to a Latino neighborhood for residents to experience firsthand. Different models of EVs will be available to test drive, ride in, or view at this event. Hybrid and EV owners will be onsite to answer questions about EVs. Information will also be available about rebates and incentives, EV financing, and available jobs in the industry.