Monday, September 30, 2019

National Drive Electric Week 2019 NDEW

So I had the fun of helping with two NDEW events.  The Frederick Mom's Organic was the smallest and for me the most enjoyable.

Mom's Organic

This event had about 15 electrics - two blue TM3's including Circe. People were walk ups - some aware of electrics some not.  I'd still say we probably outnumbered the people new to electrics but it was nice giving us time to talk to the interested and pass out handouts on all the electrics available - courtesy EVA/DC.

Poolsville MD is the biggest EV gathering in the area and fun in a big event kind of way. My favorite part was the MD/VOLT EV ferry ride to the event. It's a $5 one way ferry trip but scenic and fun.  Poolsville itself is really a city parade and fair - Electric Vehicles are kind of a sideshow but a big one. Not as many new people to discuss electrics with as many stay down at the fair food trucks area. Still worth coming and representing.  Here's a little ferry boat picture.


Overall definitely worth the time - especially for people with questions about electric cars. This group also tends to be knowledgeable on solar power for the home as well. Probably more discussion with my fellow electric fans than new people but that's fun too.

I'm wondering if it might be worth my time to get together an electric event up here in PA.  Maybe in Gettysburg or Waynesboro next year if I can drum up some interest.