EV owners are already a part of a diverse and growing community, we still have work to do to make EVs more accessible for all communities. Hear a discussion about how to expand EV ownership and reach communities that are currently being left behind in our transition to electric transportation.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
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Annapolis Green is excited to bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric! EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change. Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now, not to mention, stylish, convenient, and less expensive than you think! We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!
EVs Hit the Street – 4 – 9 pm
In the West Street Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs will be parked on the Street while it is closed to car traffic but open for outdoor dining. The EV owners will answer questions about their cars. (Don’t forget to mask up.) Learn about the benefits of driving electric — for your wallet and the planet and be prepared to be surprised! Hey, it’s electric!
This Kick Gas! event is brought you by Annapolis Green in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), the merchants of inner West Street, the City of Annapolis’ Office of Economic Development and Office of Environmental Policy, and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership.
Many other events are planned for Drive Electric Week. See our Drive Electric page for details.
Learn how EV batteries are recycled and reused at the end of their life. Featuring representatives from lithium-ion battery recycling company American Manganese Inc. and ReCell Center, a national collaboration of industry, academia and national laboratories working together to advance recycling technologies.
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Join Annapolis Green for Kick Gas! as we bring you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4. We’re part of a nationwide celebration to raise 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… they are perfectly normal, cheaper than you think, stylish and easy. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas!
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!
Coming to you from the brand new Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library on West Street 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!
- Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley and Maryland Secretary of the Environment Ben Grumbles will open the event.
- Learn more about the BGE-County-City partnership that led to the installation of charging stations in public areas such as the library and see a ribbon cutting to officially inaugurate the them.
- Hear County Executive Pittman discuss his recent initiative to convert the county fleet all-electric in the next 15 years. Read more about the initiative.
This Kick Gas! event is brought you by Annapolis Green in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), the City of Annapolis’ Office of Economic Development and Office of Environmental Policy, and Office of the County Executive.
The link to our Zoom event will be posted soon. Save the date!
Many other events are planned for Drive Electric Week. See our Drive Electric page for details.
Everyone has been stuck behind a loud diesel school bus, but what if that yellow school bus was green? Most school buses on the road today are diesel, powered by fossil fuels, polluting our communities, and endangering the health of our children. But this isn’t the end of the story. Electric school buses are popping up from coast to coast, and your school could be next. Join Generation180 and Dream Corp’s Green for All to learn about how your school can electrify their ride.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
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Pro-EV policy can help accelerate the transition to EVs in ways that are both effective and equitable. Whether at the federal, state, or local level, thoughtfully crafted policies are key. Join a panel of experts to hear the EV policy dos and don’ts.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
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What’s cooler than a classic car? How about a classic car that’s electrified. Join Generation180 and Classics for Climate for an evening of sexy classic car conversions with a tour of EV West’s garage, and chat with the leaders in EV conversions.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
Information and to register
Annapolis Green is bringing you National Drive Electric Week, September 26-October 4, a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of and options for driving electric. EVs are fun to drive and one of the best things you can do to mitigate Climate Change! Besides, they’re becoming pretty normal now… are less expensive than you think, stylish, and convenient. We think that’s pretty Kick Gas! #NDEW2020 #DriveElectric #NDEWAnnapolis @DriveElecEvents
EVs Hit the Avenue – 6 – 8 pm
In the Maryland Avenue Recovery Zone, 4 to 6 EVs will be parked on the Avenue while it is closed to car traffic but open for outdoor dining. The EV owners (and dealers) will answer questions about their cars. (Don’t forget to mask up.) Learn about the benefits of driving electric — for your wallet and the planet.
Fundraising Dinner – 4 – 10 pm
Stop by Annapolis Founding One Hundred supporter Galway Bay Irish Restaurant on Maryland Avenue for a delicious dinner under the stars (or inside) to benefit Annapolis Green! Make a reservation or just walk in and tell the server you’re there for the Annapolis Green fundraiser.
This Kick Gas! event is brought you by Annapolis Green in partnership with the Electric Vehicle Association of Greater DC (EVADC), the merchants of Maryland Avenue, the City of Annapolis’ Office of Economic Development and Office of Environmental Policy, and the Downtown Annapolis Partnership.
Many other events are planned for Drive Electric Week. See our Drive Electric page for details.
This session will focus on workplace charging. More and more businesses are offering charging EV infrastructure to their employees and customers, and they’re reaping the rewards. Find out why this makes good business sense and how your company or your employer can make EVs more accessible.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
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This session is about EVs and V2G! You’ll hear from industry experts about the state of this technology, and how vehicle to grid systems empower EV owners to support a more resilient and renewable energy based power grid.
Presented by Generation180’s Electrify Your Ride Week, a full week of electric vehicle online events. There are happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike!
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu.
Information and to register
