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Join us for a National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event in Old Saybrook. Learn about multiple makes and models of EVs and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs) from car owners as well as local dealers.The eighth annual Old Saybrook NDEM event takes place on Saturday, 10 October, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.
Experienced EV and PHEV owners will display their vehicles and will answer your questions about driving and charging as well as how they use their cars on their daily commutes and long-distance drives.
Local auto dealers will showcase some of their latest EV and PHEV models at the event.
EV and PHEV owners are encouraged to show their vehicle at the Old Saybrook event. To register to show your vehicle, click on the blue SIGN UP button under “Join Us” (https://driveelectricmonth.org/event-register-menu?eventid=5321). On the next page, click on the phrase “Share your experience as an EV driver and/or show your vehicle” and fill in the requested information about you and your vehicle. Once registered, you will receive directions about on-site participation, including parking on the day of the event.
We encourage attendees (those not displaying their car) to register for the Old Saybrook event. To register to attend, click on the blue SIGN UP button under “Join Us” (https://driveelectricmonth.org/event-register-menu?eventid=5321). On the next page, click on the phrase “Attend to learn about electric vehicles” and fill in the requested information. By registering you will receive updates as the event approaches.
Attendees will learn about the differences between electric vehicles and conventional gas-powered cars (including why EVs are much less expensive to operate and maintain), EV's superior driving experience, the widespread locations and different types of charging stations, the wide range of EV models available now, and the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment and for public health. You will also learn about how a PHEV differs from a regular hybrid vehicle and why PHEVs share many of the benefits of full EVs.
Attendees will receive informational handouts and will also learn about special savings programs for Connecticut EV drivers, including state rebates for purchasing and leasing EVs and PHEVs and rebates on the cost of home charging from Eversource Energy.
Point of Contact:
Beva Nall Langdon (Old Saybrook NDEM Co-organizer)
203-915-4876
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Kathleen E. Goodwin School, 80 Old Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-2214, United States
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