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Friday, March 15, 2024 | Department of Environmental Protection
 There are many different events throughout Montgomery County to celebrate Earth Month in April. In fact there are events all across the country associated with Drive Electric Earth Month.
Here's what's coming up:
Ride N' Drive Electric Earth Day at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets
Sunday, Apr 14, 2024, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Clarksburg Premium Outlets
22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871
Experience the future of driving at the Ride N' Drive event at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets, open to residents and the general public. Sheehy Ford, Rivian, and Tesla are eager to offer test drives, giving you a firsthand experience at the latest in electric vehicle (EV) technology. Additionally, a nearby condominium boasts six Level-2 charging stations, and the Clarksburg Premium Outlets feature six DC fast charging (DCFC) stalls. This is a perfect opportunity for attendees to explore and experience EV charging capabilities.
Montgomery County Energy Summit
April 15-16, 2024
Silver Spring Civic Building
1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
There will be two EV sessions at the 2024 Energy Summit. On Day 1, DEP will present on process and incentives for install EV charging at your property. On Day 2, an expert panel will discuss how and why to prepare your property for electric transportation.
EVs at Rockville Science Day
Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Montgomery College Rockville Campus
North Campus Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
The Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC (EVADC) will have EV's on display, hosted by their owners, as part Rockville Science Day, which has a huge variety of science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games and demos. Answer your questions about EV's from people who drive EV's! Drop-in EV's are welcome as space allows.
Montgomery County Greenfest
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Blackrock Center for the Arts, Germantown, MD
The Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest annual environmental festival in Montgomery County, MD. GreenFest is organized by a coalition of public and non-profit partners. This year, GreenFest will feature exhibits of electric vehicles and EV charging.
 Montgomery County, Maryland intends to make certain County properties available to lease for installing and operating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) due April 10, 2024. Montgomery County will initiate a land disposition process to make these properties available to lease to vendors that are selected by MDOT.
See the Notice of Intent for more information. The eligible properties are:
- Briggs Chaney Park and Ride Lot, Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring, MD 20904
- Colesville Park and Ride Lot. 13504 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
20904
- Parking Lot 48, 9401 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Parking Lot 12, 1920 Seminary Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Additional updates will be provided on the ZEV Planning web page.
There are lots of exciting opportunities available for job seekers. Check out DEP’s Green Job Portal for climate and sustainability jobs.
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Local Tesla owners have organized a referral code giveaway to help new Tesla owners get home charging. In 2023, 16 new owners received free Tesla Wall Connectors thanks to this effort.
Visit 1000in100days.comto donate a referral code or request one to use when ordering your vehicle.
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Chart: EVs are definitely cleaner than gas cars over their lifetime (Canary Media)
EV charging stations are proving to be a profitable business, after all (Fortune)
Tesla charging standard sweeps across EVs. Here's when the switch will happen (CNET)
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EVADC Monthly Meeting
March 20, 2024, 7-9pm - Davis Library, Bethesda, MD
Everyone is welcome at EVADC monthly meetings. We discuss all things EV, occasionally have speakers, and show our electric vehicles to folks. A virtual Zoom option is available.
Ask an EV Owner
April 3, 2024, 7:30-8:30pm - Virtual
Have an EV question? Join EVADC's virtual help session on the first Wednesday of each month.
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