October 2013 Minutes

Oct. 16th meeting started at 7:45

After usual introductions and meeting of new attendees.
Reports from National Plug-in Day. Jeffrey Jacobs reported Herndon, VA NPID event had 48-45 vehicles ranging from 15+ Model S and Roadsters, Audi Etron, Fisker, and the GM Volts which had the most in attendance.

Annapolis, MD, had 10-11 EVs, possible bigger event next year or also several throughout the year. 30 possible shore power plugs available. Need to arrive earlier next year to avoid headache with Corvette club. Continue reading

National Plug-in Day EVents Sept. 28th and 29th

**We are constantly updating this information so check back often**

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National Plug-in Day is just around the corner and EVADC invites you to come out and see all the different kinds of plug-in electric vehicles and ask those that drive them every day any question you may have. We are here to show and explain the benefits of driving electric.

http://www.pluginday.org/

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER  28th REGIONAL EVENTS

 

College Park, MD: 10am –2pm, MD Volt Inc. has partnered with MOM’s Organic Market to host National Plug In Day (NPID). MOMs will be hosting cookouts, ride & drives, free giveaways, award presentations and more.

 

Timonium, MD: 10am -2pm, MD Volt Inc. has partnered with MOM’s Organic Market to host National Plug In Day (NPID). MOMs will be hosting cookouts, ride & drives, free giveaways, award presentations and more.

 

Waldorf, MD: 10am -2pm, MD Volt Inc. has partnered with MOM’s Organic Market to host National Plug In Day (NPID). MOMs will be hostin
g cookouts, ride & drives, free giveaways, award presentations and more.

 

Herndon, VA: 10am -2pm, MD Volt Inc. has partnered with MOM’s Organic Market to host National Plug In Day (NPID). MOMs will be hosting cookouts, ride & drives, free giveaways, award presentations and more.
Baltimore, MD:
Maryland Science Center: 2 PM to 6 PM, General Motors will be displaying a Spark EV in front of the Maryland Science Center as they open the new exhibit, Mummies of the World.

 

Electric Vehicle Institute, Camden Yards in the Community Booth 5:30pm -?pm  Celebrating NPID the perfect opportunity to enjoy a ballgame, meet EV owners and learn all about electric cars!

 

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29th
Annapolis, MD: 10AM-3PM The city dock in Downtown Annapolis will be the host to the Annapolis Plug In Day Event on Sunday September 29 between 10 AM and 3 PM. In addition to displays of owner’s Plug In Hybrids,  Electric EV’s, and Electric Bicycles, educational materials will be included to inform both adults and youngsters about the science of electric vehicles and their advantages over other forms of energy.

Manassas, VA: 2 PM to 8 PM, The Bad Wolf Brewing Company will be hosting NPID activities.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29th WASHINGTON D.C. EVENT 
Downtown D.C. 3rd street NW: 7am to 5pm
Nissan has proudly sponsored EVADC’s 2013 NPID! Nissan will be present with Leaf’s and information!

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Join us Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m on 3rd street at the National Mall, we will have electric vehicles stretching from 3rd and Pennsylvania to 3rd and Independence ave.  We will have several speakers present from 1pm – 2pm about the plug-in vehicle industry and how plug-ins are beneficial for multiple reasons and also debunk a lot of the anti-EV falsehoods that perpetuated by those that would profit from the failure of EVs.
npid_flyer_webWe will have several tents set up on the corner of the mall at 3rd street with information and lots of electric vehicles and everyday drivers.  Possible EV ride and drives from various EV manufactures. Light refreshments. Click on the flyer to download a PDF version.
Ford as confirmed interest in having several plugin vehicles available for ride and drive!
Hope to see you there!

 

 UPDATE: Our permit for 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Ave has been approved and all systems are go!  Please look over the 3rd street map below for parking areas. Sorry there is no charging at the exact location due to security reasons.  Check back here for any future updates.

 

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Any questions can be directed to
Eric Cardwell 865-455-8791

September Minutes

September 11, 2013 meeting of  EVADC

Notes by Dennis Dineen  – Ad Hoc ­­secretary:

Meeting called to order about 7:15 pm

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The first ~45 minutes consisted of self-introductions of visitors followed by  miscellaneous and wide ranging discussions of various subjects and items related to electric vehicles.  Bruce Cohan ( a visitor) made an appeal to the group for help with the funding to help pay for the shipping  of three electric Jr. grand prix cars to California.  At approximately 8pm the discussion turned to the subject of the $6,000. grant from Nissan motors.  President  Charlie Garlow read the contract  listing the requirements  that Nissan expected of EVADC .  Charlie explained that the actions required by Nissan were fairly simple, inexpensive and not very strict. Continue reading

August Meeting Minutes

EVADC General Meeting Minutes

August 21, 2013

White Oak Public Library, Silver Spring

Announcements

Poolesville Green Day will be held on September 21 and 10 EVs are needed. Contact Joyce if you can participate.

This year’s Solar Tour will be held on October 5-6.

EV Taxis: They are now working on the infrastructure but this is controlled by the Public Service Commission in Maryland. They will know early next year how much they will be able to do. In Baltimore the staff reported to the commission on taxis but gave a bad report. The taxi folks have made presentations in Baltimore and they have engaged a lobbying law firm. It seems like the politicians are for it, but not staff. They also plan to go back to Arlington in about eight months. They are using Leafs only and have a partnership with a charging company. They want the city to install curbside chargers that are dedicated to EVs and are willing to pay for the chargers.

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Crystal City Fathers Day Car Show

Come out and join us June 16th in Crystal City at the Fathers day car show We will be setup near the chargepoint charger across from Chipotle on Crystal Drive.  They put us next to the Beer Garden.  We should have some Volts, Leaves, Conversions, and a Tesla Model S!

This show has all kinds of cars not just EVs and it runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

 

 

 

 

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