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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Aug 8, 2017.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    This is one of those times when owner/operators can make a difference. Check with your local clubs to see who is doing what and 'raise your hand.' Makes a good excuse to get the car detailed too. <GRINS>

    In Huntsville, we're meeting Saturday, September 16 for a day-long, EV car show. We're still working up the details but it is how we start.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is almost here!

    We were pleasantly surprised to see so many events happening internationally on the event map this year.
    Here's the map on the Drive Electric Week website!

    We're also offering drivers charging credit with a free ChargePoint account, and a discount on ChargePoint Home, in anticipation for NDEW.


    @bwilson4web has your group worked out the details of your meet-up yet?

    Is anyone else here planning to attend one of the local events, or displaying your car at one of the EV tailgates?
     
    #2 Team ChargePoint, Sep 3, 2017
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    there's one up the street from me in natick, ma. 7 cars registered to show, 5 models. i may drop in if i'm free, but with 11 miles of ev, i'd feel like a carpetbagger.:oops:
     
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    There's one close to me, too, and they have 20 cars so far. No Primes or PiPs though. :( But I have other commitments that day anyway.
     
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    I've been working on getting dealers and a local bicycle shop that has battery powered bikes to show up. I've rented a tent and table and hope to cover it with glossy folders. So far, only the BMW dealer has shown interest in showing up. I've suggested to each that bringing a used, EV or plug-in to the event would show the affordable side of our favorite rides.

    Personally, I think the dealers are trying to not sell EVs and plug-ins but we have a friend in Harvey. Gas prices are already at $2.39/gal. There is a high probability based upon the panic buying in Atlanta and Nashville, we'll see $2.75-$2.95 next weekend. I'm thinking something along the lines of a panel:

    EV Gas
    $2.50 - $2.75 / 100 miles
    Whole Foods EV Show​

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Wishing you the best of luck @bwilson4web and those bikes sound really cool! Will you be sharing pictures here?
     
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    There is one here in Omaha I hope to pop over to...mainly just to be close to the Tesla's, haha.
     
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  8. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    Are you guys going to be at De Anza?

    Mike
     
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    Sorry, Mike! Wasn't sure if this was a question for us or Bwilson!
    We heard they had the GM EV-1 on display at their NDEW event yesterday - did you attend?
     
    #9 Team ChargePoint, Sep 17, 2017
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    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    No. I had another commitment, so I wasn't there.

    Mike
     
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