Sustainable Resilient Longmont, a local environmental activist organization, invites local residents to attend a Longmont EV Fair on October 3rd at Boulder. learn about the benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles at County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.
The organization announced on its website srlongmont.org that Gebhardt BMW and the Colorado Renewable Energy Society are their partners in the event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October 3, which is part of the National Drive Electric Week Release, other sponsors, Suppliers and participating dealers are the city of Longmont, the Platte River Power Authority, Namasté Solar, Valley Nissan, Greeneyed Motors, Small Planet Bikes, the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Drive Electric Colorado, Eco-Cycle, Freedom Folding Bikes, Longmont Food Rescue, the Sierra Club, Ecomark Solar, and Women Who Charge.
Those “considering going electric” can attend the show “to learn from property owners who have done so,” said Sustainable Resilient Longmont. “We will present new and used electric cars, electric bicycles and private electric vehicles in a festival atmosphere. Activities include food trucks, music, fun activities, and lots of information about driving and owning an electric vehicle. “
“We know that buying an electric car can seem more complicated than buying one that runs on gasoline or diesel. Therefore, we will have experts on site to help potential electric vehicle buyers charge and maintain their vehicles. But the real highlight of this event is interacting with electric vehicle owners to learn more about their experience of owning and driving electric cars. “
