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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive an electric car? Find out at an event in Middlebury where electric vehicles are showcased by Green Mountain Power customers.
The first EVenture Ride-n-Drive event will take place on Saturday, August 21, at the Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, where EV owners will show off their cars and answer questions.
In addition, Green Mountain Power will have its own electric vehicles available for people to drive, GMP Vice President Kristin Carlson said in an email.
“People like me bring their own electric vehicles (I have a Leaf) and people can drive them too,” said Carlson. “I’ve let a lot of people drive my car at events because once people drive an electric vehicle they can see how easily it fits into their lives.”
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Carlson said it is up to the customers who bring their cars whether they want to let them drive, “but many are passionate about sharing the EV experience.”
The electric vehicles will gather at Green Mountain Power’s office at 121 Cady Road at 11:00 AM and then “parade” to the Middlebury Co-op, where they will be parked for check-out until 1:00 PM
The Energy Action Network recently released a report stating that electric vehicles are cheaper to run than gas vehicles and require less maintenance. The report estimates that electric vehicle drivers in Vermont will save about $ 1,500 in their first year of operation and more than $ 21,000 over the 14-year life of a typical electric car.
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Energy Action Network is a not-for-profit organization with more than 200 members from a broad spectrum including corporations, utilities, universities, government agencies, and other not-for-profit organizations. The organization’s stated mission is to “achieve Vermont’s climate and energy commitments in a way that creates a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable future for Vermonters.”
Green Mountain Power is offering customers up to $ 2,500 off new all-electric vehicles and has electric vehicle fares that charge around $ 1 per gallon, according to a press release.
Contact Dan D’Ambrosio at 660-1841 or ddambrosio@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @DanDambrosioVT. This reporting is only possible with the support of our readers.
