Gas prices got you down? Learn about EVs this weekend at events countrywide
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- Plug In America co‑organizes Drive Electric Earth Month, which now lists 175 EV events across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- Sierra Club co‑organizes the month‑long celebration, which includes community‑style Earth Day festivals.
- Electric Vehicle Association co‑organizes the events, featuring EV Ride & Drive sessions for test‑driving multiple EVs.
- EV Hybrid Noire contributes to event programming, including a double‑feature Back to the Future screening at Kansas City’s Electric CARnival on April 24.
- Drive Electric USA coordinates the biggest weekend, April 25‑26, with events spanning the US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.
Why it matters: Consumers gain hands‑on exposure to EVs as 175 events across North America give them test‑drives and info, while gas‑price‑sensitive drivers lose reliance on gasoline; the surge in exposure accelerates EV sales and reduces emissions.
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