National Drive Electric Week
National Drive Electric - Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE
Sep 23, 2023
National Drive Electric - Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE
Sep 23, 2023
Day: | Saturday, September 23, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
Time: | 12:00 - 4:00 pm CDT |
Location: | First United Methodist Church 7020 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132 |
Event Report
Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our National
Drive Electric Week – Omaha Event a successful event Saturday, Sept. 23!
Although turnout was disappointing, about 55 people, we were competing
against a lot of other activities that afternoon, especially Husker Football.
The weather was wet for the first couple of hours, but we
were fortunate that the severe weather with golf ball-sized hail went north of
Omaha!
Despite the wet weather, we still had 16 electric vehicles
and three excellent presentations.
Special thanks to Tim Fickenscher for all his help managing
the facilities and technology at First United Methodist Church of Omaha. FUMC is a
wonderful venue!
Vehicles Displayed
(16):
2015 Nissan LEAF
2018 Nissan LEAF (2)
2022 Kia EV6
2023 Kia EV6
2016 Fiat 500e
2018 Tesla Model 3
2021 Tesla Model 3
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Chevy Bolt
BMW
i4 (Dealer)
Mini
Cooper SE (Dealer)
Kia
Niro EX (Dealer)
Kia
Niro (Dealer)
Tesla
Model X (Automaker supplied)
Presentations: (Jordan Anderson-MC):
·
What’s
Keeping You From Going Electric? – Bill Moore, Editor – EV World
·
EVs
and Our Future – Kirk Estee, Mgr. Alternative Energy Solutions, Omaha Public Power District
·
The
Latest News About Public EV Charging – Brenda Moskovits, President, Eastern
Nebraska Electric Vehicle Association
![]() photo by: Clyde Anderson, Transportation Chair, Nebraska Sierra Club Bill Moore, Editor of EVWorld.com, making his presentation "What’s Keeping You From Going Electric?" Note: In the photo gallery below, photo "e" is a nice view of the five dealer/automaker supplied cars on display. |
Event Description
We’re
back in person! See, touch and sit in the driver’s seat in our variety of
electric vehicles on display. Not just automobiles, but electric-assist
bicycles, too!
Come
attend the Nebraska Sierra Club and Eastern Nebraska Electric Vehicle
Association's 4th Annual Omaha Area NDEW Show. The Eco Team at First United
Methodist Church is hosting our 2023 event at its spacious facility at 7020
Cass St. in Omaha. Green Bellevue is also a sponsor.
The
vehicle display will be in the parking lot on the east side of the church, and
visitor parking is on the north side. Presentations and tabling will be in The
Commons room adjacent to the EV display area. Events start at Noon and end
about 4 PM.
Come
meet the many enthusiastic EV owners who will be displaying their vehicles.
Restrooms will be available inside.
Presentations in The Commons begin at 1:30 PM. Here is a list of speakers:
- What’s Keeping You From Going Electric? – Bill Moore, Editor of EV World for over 25 years
- EVs and Our Future – Keven Chavez, Product Manager, Omaha Public Power District
- The Latest News About Public EV Charging - Brenda Moskovits, President, Eastern Nebraska EV Assn.
- Panel Discussion - Our EV experts will answer questions from the audience
The
event is part of the 13th annual National Drive Electric Week (NDEW).
There are now more than three million EVs on the road in the United States, and
a recent survey from Cox Automotive found consumers considering purchasing an
EV for their next vehicle is at an all-time high. The increased interest in EVs
makes NDEW events important to educating the public about the incredible
benefits of owning an EV, from cost-savings on maintenance and fuel to improved
air quality, convenience, and performance.
In addition to new EVs, several older EVs and their owners will be on hand to
explain the merits of these vehicles. Federal tax credits are now available for
used EVs purchased from licensed dealers making an affordable option for
drivers who can’t afford new electric vehicles.
DIRECTIONS: From 72nd & Dodge
(Crossroads), drive north on 72nd St. two blocks to Cass St. Then turn right
(east) on Cass and proceed up the hill to the church entrance on the left (north).
Proceed north past the church and park in the lot on the north side of the building.
Follow the signs to the display. BY TRANSIT: It’s only a one-block walk
from the Route 8 and 18 stops at 72nd & Cass. Just walk one
block east on Cass to the Church. And it’s only a ¼-mile walk from the ORBT
stops at 72nd & Dodge.
The Eastern NE Electric Vehicle Association, the Nebraska Sierra Club, Green Bellevue, and the Environment Committee of First United Methodist Church jointly organized and sponsor National Drive Electric Week 2023 – Omaha.
About Our Local Groups:
Nebraska Sierra
Club:
The Nebraska Chapter of the Sierra Club is a statewide organization with a
Transportation Committee that promotes green transportation in the areas such
as: electric vehicles and charging stations, bicycle routes, and mass transit.
For more information, visit: https://www.sierraclub.org/nebraska
Eastern Nebraska Electric Vehicle Association: The
Eastern Nebraska Electric Vehicle Association promotes the changeover to
electric-powered transportation vehicles because EVs are quicker, cleaner,
safer, and cheaper to own and operate.
For more information, visit:
https://evnebraska.org
Green Bellevue: Green Bellevue is a community organization
composed of passionate individuals who care deeply about conserving our
planet's natural resources, educating the public about the issues, and taking
action to mitigate the harmful effects of the climate crisis.
For more information, visit: https://www.greenbellevue.org
First United Methodist Church (FUMC): The First United Methodist
Church (7020 Cass St. Omaha) is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired
to grow with and in God. Promoting a sustainable future is one part of our
mission.
For more information, visit:
https://fumcomaha.org
Registered Attendees
There are currently 27 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
Vehicle | Registered |
---|---|
Kia EV6 | 2 |
Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 2 |
Tesla Model 3 | 2 |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 1 |
Fiat 500e | 1 |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) | 1 |
7 Models | 10 |
Registered attendees report 402,500 electric miles driven.