July 28, 2015
National Drive Electric Week from Sept. 12 to 20 is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today's widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. They are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs, and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
The Sierra Club sponsors events around the country that are designed to accelerate adoption of plug-in vehicles through hands-on experiences with electric cars and motorcycles. Plug In America, the Sierra Club and the Electric Auto Association have teamed up with local groups across the country and abroad to organize events.
"Electric cars are a key part of our country's clean energy future, and they're a lot of fun to drive," said Gina Coplon-Newfield, director of the Sierra Club's Electric Vehicles Initiative."We're revved up for National Drive Electric Week 2015, which will offer the public, the media, and policymakers a great opportunity to come check out many of the 20-plus plug-in vehicles on the market."
In Los Angeles, all are invited to see a range of EV vehicles at this event:
Day: Sunday, September 13, 2015
Time: 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Location: Exposition Park
On the South Lawn behind the Natural History Museum
Bill Robertson Lane between Exposition and Martin Luther King boulevards
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune will come to Los Angeles for a noon press conference with Mayor Eric Garcetti, state Sen. Kevin De Leon (District 24), Chris Paine, director of the documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?” and “Revenge of the Electric Car” and Nascar racer and member of the "Racing Extinction" team Leilani Munter.
Also actor and activist Alexandra Paul will be giving out a grand prize of a Pedego Electric Bicycle valued at $3,000.
Other EV Week events in Southern California include:
National Drive Electric Week Event - Lakewood
Day: Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time: 9:00 until 11:00 am
(other info pending)
National Drive Electric Week Event - Torrance
Day: Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Location: Behind Katy Geissert Main Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd., Torrance, CA 90503More information at driveelectricweek.org