Success stories — PROOF

SUCCESS STORY – Wisconsin Clean Cities hosted the "Transportation and Innovation Expo" in Madison with a major theme being transportation electrification. Over 450 people attended including government representatives, EV OEMs and dealerships, infrastructure development stakeholders, and fleet operators who furthered relationships towards electrifying Wisconsin`s vehicle mix.

The event offered multiple breakout sessions featuring the industry’s top leaders presenting on sustainable transportation choices. Topics ranged from incorporating electric vehicle and alternative fuel options into fleets, to state and federal programs and policies, vehicle outlooks for 2022 and beyond, sustainable choices for non-road equipment, sustainable options for bus fleets, electric vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure and the roadway to municipal, business and industry fleet sustainability.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven ""priority areas"" of work and this post relates to PA2 Consumer Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

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SUCCESS STORY – Wisconsin Clean Cities hosted the "Transportation and Innovation Expo" in Madison with a major theme being transportation electrification. Over 450 people attended including government representatives, EV OEMs and dealerships, infrastructure development stakeholders, and fleet operators who furthered relationships towards electrifying Wisconsin`s vehicle mix.

The event offered multiple breakout sessions featuring the industry’s top leaders presenting on sustainable transportation choices. Topics ranged from incorporating electric vehicle and alternative fuel options into fleets, to state and federal programs and policies, vehicle outlooks for 2022 and beyond, sustainable choices for non-road equipment, sustainable options for bus fleets, electric vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure and the roadway to municipal, business and industry fleet sustainability.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven ""priority areas"" of work and this post relates to PA2 Consumer Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #partnerships #electric #CleanCities #DriveElectricWisconsin ...

SUCCESS STORY - The Ride and Drive for Policy Makers at the DOTD Drive Electric USA hosted a ride and drive experience for officials appointed to the state`s EV Task Force. Other state and local leaders as well as government employees were welcome to drive an EV while asking their toughest questions about EVs in a judgement-free space.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven priority areas of work and this post relates to PA4, EV Charging Infrastructure Planning.
Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Louisiana ...

SUCCESS STORY - The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection highlighted Pennsylvania’s forward momentum in its work related to electric vehicles (EV), putting the commonwealth in a solid position to maximize new funds available to support EVs through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

As part of the BIL, PennDOT will receive and distribute $171.5 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funds for EV charging infrastructure over the next five years. Additionally, $2.5 billion is available in discretionary grant funding. There are more than 31,000 EVs registered in Pennsylvania, nearly triple the roughly 9,700 that were registered in March 2019.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA4, Consume Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

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SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Florida and The Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition hosted an EV Explore Sunday Fun Day with Miami-Dade County. The event featured several types of electric vehicle options from bikes, cars, and scooters. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava participated in the event and was thrilled to hear about the micro mobility options available. Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr assisted at the Clean Cities table and spoke with constituents on the benefits of electric vehicles.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Florida ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Clean Colorado`s Drive Electric Colorado Featured Dealership program has been growing! There are now twelve dealerships across the state who are participating in this program, and they receive benefits such as EV trainings and exclusive EV event invitations, leads, and networking opportunities with our stakeholders and consumers. Drive Clean Colorado is excited to expand this network and help connect prospective EV owners with these dealerships.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA6, Develop Preferred Dealer Programs. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Colorado ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Alabama (DEA) held the first Alabama EV Summit in September 2022. The event was held in Birmingham and educated stakeholders – Fleets, municipalities, state agencies, automobile dealers, EVSE and vehicle OEMs to name just a few — on all things Electric Vehicles. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was the keynote speaker supporting the Alabama Drive Electric initiative. The successful Summit was attended by 438 folks from around the state and country.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA7, Fleet Engagement & EV Adoption. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Alabama ...

SUCCESS STORY - @DriveElectricTN hosted their first "Community Charging Planning Workshop" for the Upper Cumberland (UC) region of the state. This workshop had just over 40 representatives from a wide variety of entities including utilities, transportation businesses, local and state planning agencies, and development districts as well as interested citizens who learned best practices for planning and installing EV infrastructure in the surrounding communities.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA4, EV Charging Infrastructure Planning. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Tennessee ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Utah, alongside Leaders for Clean Air, participated as a tabling partner at the Mountain West Truck Center Ride and Drive. This functional electric truck event featured electric Volvo and Mack trucks. Staff networked with over 50 fleet managers, purchasers, technicians, sales, and members of the public to provide education and awareness around electric fleet solutions, grants and incentives, and opportunities for future engagement. The highlight of the Ride and Drive was the all-electric Volvo truck that the Utah Clean Cities Director was able to test drive!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Utah ...

SUCCESS STORY - Clean Fuels Ohio has been working closely with Ohio State Senator Michael Rulli on Senate Bill 307, a legislative package for Accelerating Ohio`s Auto Industry (AOAI), specifically incentivizing the manufacture and purchase of electric vehicles. The bill provides several incentives aimed at workforce development, with an eye towards retooling and retraining existing automotive manufacturing facilities and workers to equip them for the production of EVs and EV parts. Additional incentives within the bill encourage consumers to purchase electric vehicles. Investments are also made in technology and infrastructure to develop a sustainable and accessible EV charging network, as well as the creation of a state EV task force to develop and implement an electrification plan.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA5, State and Local Government Officials Education. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Ohio ...

SUCCESS STORY - Triangle Clean Cities partnered with the NC Department of Transportation to create an opportunity for community engagement in Durham, North Carolina. This effort was designed for individuals to learn about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and to provide feedback on current EV infrastructure. The event was in coordination with the NC Clean Transportation Plan and National Electric Vehicle Initiative (NEVI). Their first pilot of this engagement event was held in August of 2022 and will continue into the spring of 2023.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consume Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #NorthCarolina ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Virginia held an EV event in October 2022 to promote continued engagement with electric utilities in the state. Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC) hosted the Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Education Summit at the Richmond Raceway. Drive Electric Virginia and Virginia Clean Cities worked with local EV owners and organizations to bring all the latest models to the official NASCAR racetrack.

Alleyn Harned, executive director of Virginia Clean Cities, gave attendees a lunchtime presentation of EV infrastructure updates in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Attendees also received an update on all things EV, from vehicle manufacturers to EV charging vendors as well as a presentation from the Electric Power Research Institute.

Sonny Merryman, a Virginia-based bus dealer, brought an electric school bus and 14-passenger transit vehicle for test rides as well. They have been very active in supplying school districts with electric school buses in Virginia and beyond.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA3, Utility and Regulator Engagement. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Virginia ...

SUCCESS STORY - Clean Cities Georgia and Drive Electric Georgia Executive Director, Frank Morris, presented to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce on a panel, explaining the rise of EVs in the market and the impact economic development of the industry in Georgia. He was joined on the panel by other experts from Georgia Power, Siemens, and the Georgia Technical College System of Georgia.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA5, Develop Preferred Dealer Programs. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Georgia ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Kansas hosted the Lawrence EV showcase on September 25th, 2021. Local vendors and food trucks were out on a beautiful day in the heartland. The EV showcase not only had multiple passenger vehicles but also had medium- and heavy-duty vehicles as well. These included: an electric bus from Lawrence`s metro transit, a shuttle bus from Green Power Motor Company, and a yard truck from Orange EV. Hundreds of people showed up asking about EVs!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education & Local Chapter Development. Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.

#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Kansas ...

SUCCESS STORY - DRIVE Electric Virginia and its co-sponsors, the County of Albemarle, University of Virginia and the City of Charlottesville, hosted a demo event and Ride & Drive of electric Arcimoto vehicles and work vehicles! #Fleets and representatives from Virginia Tech, Monticello, and City of Charlottesville were in attendance.

The highlight of the demonstrations was the all-electric Arcimoto three-wheeled autocycles, which caught the attention of the local NBC TV station. They covered the event live and interviewed several attendees and reps. Despite the rainy weather, the show went on and many were educated on the benefits of the technology!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven priority areas of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Virginia ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Ohio, a Clean Fuels Ohio Initiative, has grown and developed six grassroots #chapters across our state to expand electric vehicle awareness and adoption. These EV enthusiasts join together and host events for their communities; including EV showcases, Ride-and-Drives, and educational talks. These events are more than just promoting #EVs - they’re about building a relationship with communities to find out what they need to fully access the benefits of our mission.

One such event was hosted in Trotwood where Drive Electric Dayton (DED) partnered with the city to combine the 937 DJ Showcase with a display of EVs belonging to DED members. Rap Hankins, DED and Trotwood Community Leader, had the following to say about the event. “The DJ Showcase was an event where people came to listen to music, eat BBQ, and dance. It gave EV enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase our cars. Once again, citizens of Trotwood were excited and are asking for infrastructure to support their purchases of EV’s in our community.

One such event was hosted in Trotwood where Drive Electric Dayton (DED) partnered with the city to combine the 937 DJ Showcase with a display of EVs belonging to DED members. Rap Hankins, DED and Trotwood Community Leader, had the following to say about the event. “The DJ Showcase was an event where people came to listen to music, eat BBQ, and dance. It gave EV enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase our cars. Once again, citizens of Trotwood were excited and are asking for infrastructure to support their purchases of EVs in our community.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA.
There are seven priority areas of work and this post relates to PA2, Engaging Consumers and Developing Local Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Ohio ...

SUCCESS STORY - Electrify Missouri and partners like @driveelectricgateway completed many outreach efforts in 2021 to introduce the benefits of #drivingelectric to curious Missourians.

One event at the St. Louis Science Center attracted 3,070 visitors. #EVs included a Tesla M3, a 1971 VW bug conversion, a 2017 Nissan Leaf (still going at 211,111 miles), and a toy EV. The guests were all drawn to different things - the toddlers to the toy EV, younger generations to the Tesla, and the boomers were fascinated with the VW conversion. Also, #BobaFett charged an EV!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Missouri ...

SUCCESS STORY - In April 2022, Wisconsin Clean Cities hosted the "Transportation and Innovation Expo" in Madison with a major theme being transportation electrification. Over 450 attended including government representatives, EV OEMs and dealerships, infrastructure development stakeholders, and fleet operators who furthered relationships towards electrifying Wisconsin`s vehicle mix.

Over 30 electric vehicles and multiple #EVSE systems were on display in the exhibit hall, and many took part in the onsite Ride & Drive event.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA5, Educating State and Local Government Officials.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Wisconsin ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Georgia works with partners across the state to hold educational events for Georgians, and that included an #EarthDay event with the newly established EV Club Of North Georgia!

Local, grassroots chapter development is an important part of every state`s EVolution, and some of DEG`s veterans from other chapters helped get this new GA chapter up and running quickly to reach more consumers with the #transportation electrification message.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Engaging Consumers and Deveoping Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Georgia ...

SUCCESS STORY - DRIVE Electric Virginia and its co-sponsors, the County of Albemarle, University of Virginia and the City of Charlottesville, hosted a demo event and Ride & Drive of electric Arcimoto vehicles and work vehicles! #Fleets and representatives from Virginia Tech, Monticello, and City of Charlottesville were in attendance.

The highlight of the demonstrations was the all-electric Arcimoto three-wheeled autocycles, which caught the attention of the local NBC TV station. They covered the event live and interviewed several attendees and reps. Despite the rainy weather, the show went on and many were educated on the benefits of the technology!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven priority areas of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Virginia ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Ohio, a Clean Fuels Ohio Initiative, has grown and developed six grassroots #chapters across our state to expand electric vehicle awareness and adoption. These EV enthusiasts join together and host events for their communities; including EV showcases, Ride-and-Drives, and educational talks. These events are more than just promoting #EVs - they’re about building a relationship with communities to find out what they need to fully access the benefits of our mission.

One such event was hosted in Trotwood where Drive Electric Dayton (DED) partnered with the city to combine the 937 DJ Showcase with a display of EVs belonging to DED members. Rap Hankins, DED and Trotwood Community Leader, had the following to say about the event. “The DJ Showcase was an event where people came to listen to music, eat BBQ, and dance. It gave EV enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase our cars.

Once again, citizens of Trotwood were excited and are asking for infrastructure to support their purchases of EV’s in our community. They are looking for EVs at all price points and models. Their knowledge of electric vehicles impressed me. The future for EV’s in Trotwood is bright. All we need are shiny new cars and robust infrastructure to support them.”

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Engaging Consumers and Developing Local Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Ohio ...

SUCCESS STORY - @DriveElectricUtah partnered with @acedisposal in the official ribbon cutting to celebrate Utah’s first class-8 electric garbage truck. This undertaking was supported by @UtahCleanCities, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, Lancer Energy, Rocky Mountain Power, and BYD Motors (@bydusa). It has over 400 kWh of capacity and has demonstrated a full day’s use on routes of 10 hours or more. The waste industry is perfect for the electric truck because it can return to a hub to full charge every day.

It has a predictable route and lots of starts and stops to capture the full potential of regenerative braking. By introducing this vehicle, ACE supports the mission of #reducingemissions, decreasing maintenance costs, and being a better partner for Utahns!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA7, Fleet Engagement & EV Adoption.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Utah ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Colorado has been working closely with utility company Black Hills Energy to spread awareness of their Ready EV program, which provides incentives for residential and commercial #EVcharging in the form of rebates.

We attended their Ready EV Press Event and EV Showcase on August 15, which engaged the public as well as the Pueblo Mayor, Colorado Energy Office, and Colorado Department of Transportation. This event celebrates a crucial milestone to offer EV incentives to customers in #underserved, #rural parts of Colorado that are necessary towards meeting Colorado`s ambitious EV goals.

Read more here: https://driveelectriccolorado.org/bhe-event-ready-ev-recap/

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA3, Engaging Utilities and Regulators.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Colorado ...

SUCCESS STORY - In 2021, Drive Electric Tennessee directly reached 1,582 individuals during 16 ride & drives, vehicle showcases and similar events teaching them the basics of EVs and in many cases getting #buttsinseats so that Tennesseans come to understand what it is like to drive electric!

Much of that success is due to the multiple, local chapters that now exist in TN, including the #ScenicCity, #AppalachianHighlands, #UpperCumberland, and #SmokyMountains chapters. More chapters are in development in 2022!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Educating Consumers and Developing Local Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Tennessee ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Pennsylvania met with lawmakers and other industry experts to talk about how Pennsylvania can benefit from the economic growth of the #EV industry, including infrastructure improvements like additional charging stations.

They came to the agreement that there is a clear need for Pennsylvania to capitalize on federal funding to impact the state’s economy and environment! Representative Mary Jo Daley stated, “I look forward to continuing this important conversation and seeing the changes that will come as a result.”

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA5, Educating State and Local Government Officials.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Pennsylvania ...

SUCCESS STORY - Electrify Missouri and partners like @driveelectricgateway completed many outreach efforts in 2021 to introduce the benefits of #drivingelectric to curious Missourians.

One event at the St. Louis Science Center attracted 3,070 visitors. #EVs included a Tesla M3, a 1971 VW bug conversion, a 2017 Nissan Leaf (still going at 211,111 miles), and a toy EV. The guests were all drawn to different things - the toddlers to the toy EV, younger generations to the Tesla, and the boomers were fascinated with the VW conversion. Also, #BobaFett charged an EV!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Missouri ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Ohio, a Clean Fuels Ohio Initiative, has grown and developed six grassroots #chapters across our state to expand electric vehicle awareness and adoption. These EV enthusiasts join together and host events for their communities; including EV showcases, Ride-and-Drives, and educational talks. These events are more than just promoting #EVs - they’re about building a relationship with communities to find out what they need to fully access the benefits of our mission.

One such event was hosted in Trotwood where Drive Electric Dayton (DED) partnered with the city to combine the 937 DJ Showcase with a display of EVs belonging to DED members. Rap Hankins, DED and Trotwood Community Leader, had the following to say about the event. “The DJ Showcase was an event where people came to listen to music, eat BBQ, and dance. It gave EV enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase our cars. Once again, citizens of Trotwood were excited and are asking for infrastructure to support their purchases of EV’s in our community. They are looking for EVs at all price points and models. Their knowledge of electric vehicles impressed me. The future for EV’s in Trotwood is bright. All we need are shiny new cars and robust infrastructure to support them.”

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Engaging Consumers and Developing Local Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Ohio ...

SUCCESS STORY - Plug-in NC has been working diligently to improve electric vehicle charging across North Carolina, working with members like NCDOT, Triangle Clean Cities, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles, and Centralina Clean Fuels to designate alternative fuel corridors across NC.

This initiative will ease travel charging concerns for EV owners and encourage others to purchase EVs themselves because these corridors provide a reliable charging network.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA4, EV Charging Infrastructure Planning.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #NorthCarolina ...

SUCCESS STORY - Electrify Missouri and partners like @driveelectricgateway completed many outreach efforts in 2021 to introduce the benefits of #drivingelectric to curious Missourians.

One event at the St. Louis Science Center attracted 3,070 visitors. #EVs included a Tesla M3, a 1971 VW bug conversion, a 2017 Nissan Leaf (still going at 211,111 miles), and a toy EV. The guests were all drawn to different things - the toddlers to the toy EV, younger generations to the Tesla, and the boomers were fascinated with the VW conversion. Also, #BobaFett charged an EV!

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Consumer Education and Chapter Development.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Missouri ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Loiusiana (DELA) has been educating #government officials on EVs and getting them more involved in DELA and transportation electrification activities.

DELA held a Transportation Awareness Week and invited Governor John Bel Edwards (2nd from right) and DOTD Secretary Dr. Shawn Wilson (far right) so that they could announce new partnerships to directly assist in furthering EV adoption and #EVSE installations! DELA is leading the way in the Bayou State.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Louisiana ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Georgia works with partners across the state to hold educational events for Georgians, and that included an #EarthDay event with the newly established EV Club Of North Georgia!

Local, grassroots chapter development is an important part of every state`s EVolution, and some of DEG`s veterans from other chapters helped get this new GA chapter up and running quickly to reach more consumers with the #transportation electrification message.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA2, Engaging Consumers and Deveoping Chapters.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Georgia ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Florida doubled its impact at the Orlando National Drive Electric Week event by hosting a Fleet Electrification Workshop along with an extensive showcase of EVs and Ride & Drive opportunities. City of Orlando and Orlando Utilities Commission staff presided over the workshop, sharing their strategies to become a leader in municipal #fleet #electrification.

Drive Electric Florida is a multi-stakeholder coalition whose mission is to support and accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles in Florida by engaging and educating the public, businesses, and policy-makers; facilitating collaboration; and supporting EV-friendly policy and programs.

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA7, Engaging Fleets for EV Adoption.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Florida ...

SUCCESS STORY - Drive Electric Colorado has been working closely with utility company Black Hills Energy to spread awareness of their Ready EV program, which provides incentives for residential and commercial #EVcharging in the form of rebates. We attended their Ready EV Press Event and EV Showcase on August 15, which engaged the public as well as the Pueblo Mayor, Colorado Energy Office, and Colorado Department of Transportation. This event celebrates a crucial milestone to offer EV incentives to customers in #underserved, #rural parts of Colorado that are necessary towards meeting Colorado`s ambitious EV goals.

Read more here: https://driveelectriccolorado.org/bhe-event-ready-ev-recap/

The DRIVE Electric USA Project is building statewide, branded, multi-faceted partnerships to help remove barriers to #EV adoption in the USA. There are seven "priority areas" of work and this post relates to PA3, Engaging Utilities and Regulators.

Learn more at www.DRIVEElectricUSA.org.
#DEUSA #driveelectric #electricvehicles #CleanCities #Colorado ...