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Friday, April 12, 2024 | Department of Environmental Protection
EV owners that live in apartments, condos, and townhome communities want to be able to access EV charging at home. DEP has created a new guide for property owners, common-ownership boards, and property managers to understand the options and process for installing EV charging.
Download the EV Charging Guide today.
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DEP would like to hear from you!
Students in a senior communication course at the University of Maryland are working with DEP on a project to assess County residents’ views on EVs, and have prepared an online survey questionnaire we invite you to complete by next Friday, April 19. Questions include information about you, your news and social media preferences, and your thoughts and views on EVs and the issues surrounding them.
Please know that your responses will be used in the aggregate, and will not be personally associated with you individually. Thank you for your participation and responses.
Click here to take the survey.
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 Ourisman Cars, a Montgomery County Electrified Dealer, is offering a chance to experience EVs from their Chevrolet, Volkswagen and Mazda brands.
Date: Friday, April 19th
Time: 1pm - 6 pm
Location: Outside at Ourisman Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and Mazda of Rockville, 801 Rockville Pike B, Rockville, MD 20852. Event will move indoors in the case of rain. Test drives are available on all new in stock Chevrolet, Volkswagen, and Mazda models.
Contact info:
(301) 424-7800
http://rockvillevolkswagen.com
http://rockvillechevrolet.com
http://ourismanmazdaofrockville.com
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. Visit 1000in100days.com to donate a referral code or request one to use when ordering your vehicle.
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90% of qualifying electric-vehicle buyers opt for $7,500 ‘new clean vehicle’ tax credit as upfront payment, Treasury says (CNBC)
Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them (Electrek)
New map tool helps you find walkable, bikeable, and transit oriented neighborhoods (Close.City)
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 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.
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