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Waterbury LEAP 2021 EV FestAugust 18, 2021Waterbury LEAPorganized an evening of free food and fun at the Crossett Brook Middle School on August 18, 2021. Experts and owners were on hand to cover the basics and answer questions about purchasing and owning plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) in Vermont.Mo
Vermont charging up for Drive Electric WeekSeptember 13, 2019Events around the state geared to drive excitement for electric vehiclesSeptember 9, 2019 - Burlington, VT– Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) are making inroads with Vermont drivers; as of July there were 3,288 passenger EVs registered in th
Drive Electric Week Virtual Event - September 2020September 26, 2020Vermont 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 on Saturday, September 26, 2020.We
4 findings that mean an electric car may be right for youAugust 15, 2017Is now the time to buy an electric car? A recent MIT study found thatnearly 90% of personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by a low-cost electric vehicleavailable today, even if there’s no possibility to rechar
Electric Bicycles - A Great Way to Get Around VermontMay 03, 2022Get Your Pedal Assist On!Battery powered electric bikes (E-Bikes) and other low speed plug-in vehicles are now in Vermont - if you’re looking to drive less (or not at all) there are some great options out there. Several excellent reso
New electric vehicle incentives available to VermontersJune 15, 2016Editor's Note:As of April 1, 2017 the funding for this incentive program was completely expended. Drive Electric Vermont will provide updates on any incentives that may become available in the future.We're offering up to $1,000 on q
Leasing Versus Purchasing an Electric CarOctober 30, 2020Thinking about a new electric car, but not sure where to begin? After consideringwhat type of electric vehiclemakes sense for your needs, we’d suggest deciding whether you want to purchase or lease your new plug-in vehicle.Leasing cars is more
Used Electric Cars in Vermont - an UpdateMarch 01, 2020Plug-in electric cars are often praised for their low cost of ownership. Electricity costs less than gasoline to run on, vehicle reliability is good, and competitive prices offer a compelling value. A bonus is these cars have a much smaller envi
Then and Now: Vermont’s EV StoryDecember 28, 2021Imagine if Vermonters had only ever driven electric cars? The truth is, Vermont didn’t have electricity until 1905, and not until the 1960’s in rural areas. But in other parts of the country, EVs accounted for 1/3 of all the vehicles on the road. Elec
With electric cars, what could Vermont look like in eight years?June 19, 2017Right now, Vermont is a leader in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. In fact, we have astate goalto reduce total energy consumption per capita by 15% by 2025. Unfortunately o
EV Charging EtiquetteAugust 01, 2021Ready 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 of parking at EV charging stations is that you should only be there wh
How to host a driveway partyJune 19, 2017One 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 shindig. Below are some ideas to get you started. If you’re r
Electric Vehicles in WinterTags:winter,EV rangeFebruary 25, 2022Many recent car buyers are discovering the benefits of getting plug-in electric vehicles (EV), including:They have great performance and are fun to drive;They are cleaner than gasoline options - even factoring in upstream emissions of e
Electric Car Webinar - August 2020August 25, 2020Drive Electric Vermont,Acorn Energy Co-opand theClimate Economy Action Center of Addison Countyhosted a webinar on electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, August 20, 2020.We covered many aspects of purchasing and owning an EV in Vermont, including:• What
CarShare Vermont Adds First EVNovember 07, 2019For the past ten years,CarShare Vermonthas been on a mission to help more Vermonters get around with fewer cars. Based out of Burlington, Vermont, they provide a convenient, reliable, and affordable alternative to car ownership for their 1000+ members,
Affordable Used Electric Cars Arrive in VermontApril 10, 2017Plug-in electric cars are often praised for their low cost of ownership. Electricity costs less than gasoline to run on, vehicle reliability is good, and competitive prices offer smart consumers a compelling value. An added bonus is these
Drive Electric Earth Day Webinar - April 2022April 20, 2022LiveGreenVTand Drive Electric Vermont hosted a webinar to celebrate Drive Electric Earth Day on April 19, 2022.We covered many aspects of purchasing and owning an electric car in Vermont, including:• Reasons to go electric• Types of electric
5 facts for Vermonters who are ready to get serious about electric carsJuly 11, 2017Driving 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 hoping to keep Ve
Electric Lawn Care OptionsTags:incentivesAugust 15, 2022Taking care of our properties and landscaping traditionally involves the use of a variety of gasoline powered equipment, including mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and more. Some property owners have embracedchanges to landscapingor reduced the f
Electric Car Webinar - May 2020May 22, 2020IMPORTANT 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 theEV incentives pageor our latest webinar materials from August 2020 to learn more abo