The Drive Electric Blog

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    October 04, 2013

    What to buy/lease in Vermont: Chevy Volt

    This post is the first in our series on electric cars available to purchase in Vermont.

    Chevy Volt

    $34,995 MSRP $7,500 Federal electric-vehicle tax credit

    Imagine: 98 miles per gallon!

    Chevy’ … more

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    September 18, 2013

    Plug-in Day Announcements

    State and Local Leaders Announce New Resources for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Infrastructure to Support Fast-Growing Electric Vehicle Market in Vermont

    BURLINGTON. In conjunction with … more

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    September 18, 2013

    Demo Day in Hyde Park

    Join Drive Electric Vermont at the Hyde Park Home Day

    September 21, 2013, 12 - 3 PM

    Main Street, Hyde Park, VT > Get directions

     

    Hyde Park Home Day will offer a parade up and down Main Street … more

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    August 02, 2013

    Burlington Plug In Day is September 28

    Burlington Plug In Day

    Read our press release on the event!

     

    Saturday, September 28th, 11am-2pm

    Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, VT > Get directions Questions about electric cars? … more

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    August 02, 2013

    A Visit to the Tesla Factory

    Words and Images by Todd Lockwood Factory photos courtesy of Tesla Motors It's not every day that you get to visit the Tesla Factory. My Tesla Model S sedan was delivered in March 2013, and ever … more

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    August 02, 2013

    One Vermonter's first year of driving electric

    Karen Glitman loving the snow traction on her Nissan LEAF. The Burlington Free Press featured Drive Electric Vermont's Karen Glitman on her first year of driving electric. Some highlights from Karen' … more

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    August 02, 2013

    Tips for Owning an Electric Car

    Steve Webster of Underhill, Vermont, is the proud owner of an all-electric Nissan LEAF. Not only is his LEAF quiet and comfortable, it also releases zero emissions into the atmosphere when charged … more

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    July 10, 2013

    Reason #7 To Drive Electric

    Mark Raymaker, Shaftsbury, Vermont 

    Reason #7 To Drive Electric: Digs deep on the road, not in the pockets 

    Mark purchased his Chevy Volt on December 31st, 2011 and has been pleased with its … more

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    May 30, 2013

    Reason #6 to Drive Electric

    Melanie Needle, Burlington, Vermont

    Reason #6 to Drive Electric: Sharing Your Experience

    Melanie’s favorite part of having an electric vehicle (EV) is talking with people throughout her day about … more