September 27th – October 3rd, 2020
Electrify Your Ride Week
To celebrate this year’s National Drive Electric Week, Gen180 is going virtual. We’ve assembled a full week of electric vehicle online events from September 27th through October 3rd, and you don’t want to miss it! Don’t worry, these events won’t be anything like that soul-crushing corporate webinar you just endured last week. We’ve got happy hours, EV speed dating, and trivia nights all in the works to keep things fun while we learn about electrifying transportation. You could even win a kickass eBike! (see below)
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious alike. We’ll hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting are all on the menu. So check out the calendar below and start registering!
Calendar of Events
Events
Find Your Perfect Match: EV Speed Dating
Looking for your perfect EV match? We’re here to help! Below you can select up to three different EV models, and then you’ll be paired with EV owners who can answer your specific questions! Not sure which three electric cars you’d like to learn more about? Take our EV quiz […]
Electric Cars and Vehicle to Grid Technology
This particular session is about EVs and V2G! We’ll hear from industry experts about the state of this technology, and how vehicle to grid systems empower EV owners to support a more resilient and renewable energy based power grid.
EV Batteries: Straight Talk Edition
During this session we’ll be having an honest conversation around the concerns of EV batteries. We’ll hear from environmental experts and automotive manufacturers to learn more about current impacts, opportunities for technological advances, and how EV owners and enthusiasts can advocate for change.
EV Myth Busting: Fact vs Fiction
Anyone that’s spent a few minutes googling “electric vehicles” has likely encountered a common misconception around EVs, one that continues to linger around public conversation like a mysterious, persistent smell. You can’t drive it in the rain, they’re slow, charging is dirty… There are a lot of EV myths out […]
EVs and Solar: Driving on Sunshine
We hear everyday about EV owners who decide to go solar, and solar homeowners who decide it’s time to drive electric. These two technologies just go hand in hand! Join us to hear how you can power up your EV using just the sun’s rays.
EV Trivia Happy Hour
Join us for a fun and entertaining hour of EV related trivia while getting to know others in the EV community!
EVs and Charging at the Workplace
For this session we’ll be focusing on workplace charging. More and more businesses are offering charging EV infrastructure to their employees and customers, and they’re reaping the rewards. Find out why this makes good business sense and how your company or your employer can make EVs more accessible.
An EVening of Electrified Classic Cars
What’s cooler than a classic car? How about a classic car that’s electrified. Join us for an evening of sexy classic car conversions with a tour of EV West’s garage, and chat with the leaders in EV conversions.
The Policies Driving EV Adoption Forward
Pro-EV policy can help accelerate the transition to EVs in ways that are both effective and equitable. Whether at the federal, state, or local level, thoughtfully crafted policies are key. Join us and our panel of experts on Thursday, October 1st to hear the EV policy do’s and don’t’s.
Electrify Your Ride to School
The dirty yellow school bus is going green. Electric school buses are popping up from coast to coast, and your school could be next. Hear from trailblazers that are switching to electric school bus fleets and learn about how you can advocate for cleaner rides to school in your community. […]
EVs for All: Making EV Ownership More Inclusive
Our goal at Generation180 is to make EVs more accessible for all communities. While EV owners are already a part of a diverse and growing community, we still have work to do. Join us as we discuss how to expand EV ownership and reach communities that are currently being left […]
New EV Owners & Ambassadors Welcome
Are you a new EV owner, or an EV advocate who is new to Generation180? Are you interested in learning more about how to support EV adoption in your community? Then join us on Saturday, October 3rd at 11am ET for a quick virtual get together. We’ll explain more about […]
Communications & Engagement Training for EV Owners & Ambassadors
Are you an EV owner or EV advocate looking to sharpen their communication skills? Are you interested in learning more about how to support EV adoption in your community? Then join us on Saturday, October 3rd at 1pm ET for a virtual training event. We’ll work with UVA’s Kerrie Carfagno, […]
Sign the pledge
Driving electric saves money, improves your community’s air and health, and is an impactful way for you to take part in our transition to clean energy. Whether you’re planning to buy a car in the next week or the next five years, make it electric.
Sign the pledge by October 3rd and be automatically entered into our raffle to win a new e-bike! More info below.
The ‘Going Electric’ pledge:
“I want to help accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy. I pledge to make the next vehicle I purchase an electric car.”
How the raffle works
We’re keeping things pretty straightforward: Sign the pledge (above) to receive one (free) entry into the raffle. Get an additional (free) entry by attending one or more events during Electrify Your Ride Week! Terms and conditions apply.
We’re raffling off a brand new Evo Fitzroy Electric Bicycle ($1,499 value). This aluminum frame 7-speeder has an electric drive system that will “put a little extra spring in your stroke”.
If you’ve never tried an e-bike, you’re in for a treat.
*Don’t worry if you’ve already signed the pledge! You can sign again for just this entry.
Be an EV ambassador within your community
Already own an electric vehicle? It’s no secret that the most effective advocates for EVs are local owners themselves. That’s why Gen180 wants to inspire and equip owners like you to be even more impactful as you drive awareness and adoption of EVs in your neighborhoods, communities, and networks.
Take a look and see how you can be a voice for change in your community.
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