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Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at Mt. Morris’ National Drive Electric Week Event

Eleven electric vehicles, totaling over 150,000 miles of oil-free driving, were available for ride-and-drives.

[Mt Morris, NY] – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued local residents attended Mt. Morris’ National Drive Electric Week Event (NDEW) today to highlight the climate, clean air, and cost savings benefits provided by electric cars as part of the 11th annual NDEW Week.

The eleventh annual NDEW, a coast-to-coast celebration of electric vehicles (EVs), was held September 25–October 3.

Vehicles at the event included several electric SUVs including the new Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, electric sedans, and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Owners offered ride-and-drives and were available to answer key questions. They met at the site of newly installed electric vehicle charging stations on Main St. which allows residents and local visitors to charge their vehicles while patronizing local businesses or the Genesee Valley Greenway all within walking distance of the chargers. There were also additional activities for kids as well as information on how to reduce your energy usage and enjoy the Genesee Valley Greenway.

“A switch to electric vehicles lowers your monthly gas and maintenance expenses and reduces air pollution; plus, these cars are incredibly fun, efficient and convenient to drive,” said Pat Harris, a volunteer leader with Sierra Club. “The Mt. Morris Drive Electric Week event showed our community how real people are enjoying these cars without the need for oil.”

There are now more than 1.5 million EVs on the road in the United States, and a recent survey by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists showed that more than 60% of prospective car buyers in the U.S. are interested in electric vehicles. There are now more than 40 models available in the U.S., with many of the newer models having a range of 200-300 miles or more.

In addition to electric vehicles, there were also several E-bikes at the event celebrating all forms of clean transportation. The Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway (FOGVG) encourages the use of trails and alternative modes of transportation as a means of reducing air pollution” stated  FOGVG President Joan Schumaker.  “Please note that Category 1 & 2 E-bikes may be used on the Greenway, but category 3 are not allowed.  By June 1, 2022  all bikes must have a manufacturer’s sticker clearly indicating if it is a 1, 2, or 3.”

Sierra Club organized the Mt. Morris Event. NDEW is presented by national organizers Plug In America, the Electric Auto Association, the Sierra Club, and EVHybridNoire. Nissan LEAF® is the exclusive automotive sponsor of NDEW 2021 and Wells Fargo is the exclusive banking sponsor of NDEW 2021. ClipperCreek and Electrify America are silver level sponsors. Edison International and Enel X are bronze level sponsors. IBEW 11 is a green level sponsor. 

For more information about Mt Morris Drive Electric Week, visit: https://bit.ly/NDEWMORRIS

For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: DriveElectricWeek.org

Posted on October 4, 2021 by owllightnews.com. This entry was posted in automobiles, Environmental and tagged #driveelectric. Bookmark the permalink.
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