National Drive Electric Week wants to spread the gospel of electric vehicles

National Drive Electric Week is fast approaching. Plug In America, the Electric Vehicle Association, environmental organization Sierra Club and Nissan (one of the main sponsors) are all supporting the initiative, which aims to highlight the benefits of having an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Between September 23 and October 2, EV owners will show off their rides and chat with people curious about making the switch at events across the United States (some are also taking place in Canada and Mexico). Many dealerships also participate.

The website has a list of dozens of events. You can see what's happening in your part of the country by entering your zip code or city. Alternatively, you can see all events on a map view. Given that many jurisdictions will phase out sales of new gas-powered cars in the coming years, it might not be a bad idea to have more clarity on electric vehicles and what it is. own one sooner rather than later.

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