Drive Electric Event
Drive Electric Troy!
Troy, IL
Sep 21, 2024
Drive Electric Troy!
Troy, IL
Sep 21, 2024
| Day: | Saturday, September 21, 2024 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 12:00 - 2:00 pm CDT |
| Location: | Troy Municipal Building or nearby parking areas. 116 East Market Street Troy, IL 62294 |
Event Report
The show was held in association with the 40th-anniversary celebration of the local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber, in conjunction with the City and Jarvis Township, arranged for local businesses to have tents, food trucks, and tabling events for the event, as well as a ribbon-cutting for a new solar energy installation at the Township Hall. The EV show was partially held in the shade of a new solar project, this one being a carport at City Hall.
Representatives from the local electric utility were invited to staff a table at the EV show. They were able to answer questions about their programs supporting electric vehicles, including ChargeSmart, which encourages owners to recharge at night when electricity rates are lower.
Some local government leaders attended, including the former mayor/current Jarvis Township Supervisor, a City alderman, and our local Representative to the State Legislature.
Reporters for local newspapers and radio stations were present and
interviewed various participants, including the EV show organizer. The
chamber paid for yard signs to promote the event and helped promote the event in local news outlets, social
media, and online.
As always, the drivers exhibiting their cars were highly excited to share their experiences with others. Public attendance was low, however. The event occurred on an unusually hot day (for September) and was physically separated from the other 40th-anniversary celebration events owing to unavoidable space constraints and construction. These factors may have further constrained attendance.
As always, the drivers exhibiting their cars were highly excited to share their experiences with others. Public attendance was low, however. The event occurred on an unusually hot day (for September) and was physically separated from the other 40th-anniversary celebration events owing to unavoidable space constraints and construction. These factors may have further constrained attendance.
Event Description
Drive Electric Troy!
Saturday, September 21
Noon to 2:00 pm
THIS EVENT IS CLOSED TO ADDITIONAL EVs DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINTS
Interested in electric vehicles, but don't want pressure from dealers? Come to our EV show in Troy to see a variety of EVs and talk to EV owners about their experiences. It's a great way to learn!
The EV show will coincide with the 40th anniversary celebration of the Troy-Maryville-St. Jacob-Marine Chamber of Commerce. Aside from the EV show, the celebration will feature an artisan market, music, games, and food trucks. Nearby shops will be open.
The EV show will occur at 105 East Clay Street, Troy. This is the northern parking lot for the Troy Municipal Building.
The EV show is organized by the Greater Highland Area Concerned Citizens (GHACC).
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 42 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 2 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 2 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 2 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 2 |
| BMW 330e | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| Ford C-MAX Energi | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Jaguar I-Pace | 1 |
| Kia EV6 | 1 |
| Other Plug-In Vehicle | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| 16 Models | 24 |
Registered attendees report 825,445 electric miles driven.
