The Drive Electric Blog
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August 01, 2021EV Charging Etiquette
Ready to go public with your EV-charging? Keep these simple etiquette tips in mind to help keep our public charging stations efficient, friendly, and accessible for all EV-drivers.
The main rule … more
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September 26, 2020Drive Electric Week Virtual Event - September 2020
Vermont Electric Co-op, VPPSA, Stowe Electric Department, Washington Electric Co-op, Green Mountain Power and Drive Electric Vermont hosted a virtual event to celebrate National Drive Electric Week … more
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August 25, 2020Electric Car Webinar - August 2020
Drive Electric Vermont, Acorn Energy Co-op and the Climate Economy Action Center of Addison County hosted a webinar on electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, August 20, 2020. We covered many aspects … more
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May 22, 2020Electric Car Webinar - May 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Several changes were made to the State of Vermont EV incentive program in July 2020 which are not reflected in this recording from May. Please refer to the EV incentives page or … more
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November 07, 2019CarShare Vermont Adds First EV
For the past ten years, CarShare Vermont has been on a mission to help more Vermonters get around with fewer cars. Based out of Burlington, Vermont, they provide a convenient, reliable, and … more
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September 13, 2019Vermont charging up for Drive Electric Week
Events around the state geared to drive excitement for electric vehicles
September 9, 2019 - Burlington, VT – Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) are making inroads with Vermont drivers; as of July … more
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August 15, 20174 findings that mean an electric car may be right for you
Is now the time to buy an electric car? A recent MIT study found that nearly 90% of personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by a low-cost electric vehicle available today, even if … more
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July 11, 20175 facts for Vermonters who are ready to get serious about electric cars
Driving electric can help us all breathe easier. It’s clear that the electrification of our vehicles will mean a lesser impact on the environment. These five facts about emissions should help anyone … more
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June 19, 2017With electric cars, what could Vermont look like in eight years?
Right now, Vermont is a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. In fact, we have a state goal to reduce total energy consumption per capita by 1 … more
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June 19, 2017How to host a driveway party
One of the best ways to get more people to drive electric is to show them in person how great these vehicles are. If you own an electric car or know someone who does, put it on display at your next … more