DriveElectricWeek.org 2024 event pix

[dtbaker61]

Thought I'd kick off a thread for any of ya'll that are participating in DriveElectricWeek.org events around the country this year. I'll start it off with a couple pix from the event in Taos, NM on Saturday 9/28/2024.

First, we had a great drive up from Santa Fe to Taos, taking the 'High Road' through the mountains. Didn't stop for foliage pictures, but had a great drive up...

I got set up next to a buddy that is just finishing up a DIY conversion on a Porsche 928... and I set up my V2L demonstration; exporting power to my portable inverter and inductive cooktop to cook some Bratwursts for lunch during the show. I also had my hatch tent deployed with the mattress in the back, but never did have a chance for a nap.

...and I thought I'd take a picture of my Poster as well. It's a lot of information, but people were VERY interested to learn that EVs can be more than just Transportation. I was the only one there talking at all about V2L to export power for 'Glamping', off-grid job-sites, emergency power during Grid outages, and looking toward the day when we will use our EVs to charge whever they are parked during the day under solar carports at work/school, and run our homes through the night.

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[Kamuelaflyer]

EV show in Hilo Hawaii this Saturday. Pictures to follow.

 

[dtbaker61]

EV show in Hilo Hawaii this Saturday. Pictures to follow.

I'll be going to the one in Santa Fe, NM this coming Sat.... much bigger crowds. I'll try and get more pix of all the other cars participating. Looking forward to your pix from Hilo event!

 

[CarsIMBwife]

Ours was postponed until Sunday, but I’m doubtful it will happen at all. Asheville is having major weather repercussions right now. Will post pics if/when it occurs.

 

[dtbaker61]

Ours was postponed until Sunday, but I’m doubtful it will happen at all. Asheville is having major weather repercussions right now. Will post pics if/when it occurs.

should I ship you a backup inverter and cable set so you can power your house ?

 

[CarsIMBwife]

should I ship you a backup inverter and cable set so you can power your house ?

Thanks for the offer! I was thinking of going back to that thread for details so I can be ready for next time. At this point, I think any shipping is futile. But with two ER MMEs, we could probably last a few days. Power in my county is estimated to be back on Friday. There are no estimates at all for the county Asheville is in.

 

[andyrross]

I'll be going to the one in Santa Fe, NM this coming Sat.... much bigger crowds. I'll try and get more pix of all the other cars participating. Looking forward to your pix from Hilo event!

See you Saturday!

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Thought I'd kick off a thread for any of ya'll that are participating in DriveElectricWeek.org events around the country this year. I'll start it off with a couple pix from the event in Taos, NM on Saturday 9/28/2024.

First, we had a great drive up from Santa Fe to Taos, taking the 'High Road' through the mountains. Didn't stop for foliage pictures, but had a great drive up...

I got set up next to a buddy that is just finishing up a DIY conversion on a Porsche 928... and I set up my V2L demonstration; exporting power to my portable inverter and inductive cooktop to cook some Bratwursts for lunch during the show. I also had my hatch tent deployed with the mattress in the back, but never did have a chance for a nap.

...and I thought I'd take a picture of my Poster as well. It's a lot of information, but people were VERY interested to learn that EVs can be more than just Transportation. I was the only one there talking at all about V2L to export power for 'Glamping', off-grid job-sites, emergency power during Grid outages, and looking toward the day when we will use our EVs to charge whever they are parked during the day under solar carports at work/school, and run our homes through the night.

Great shots, looks like your pup is loving the Mach-E!

 

[The Electric Duo]

Here are the events that @Liv and I are going to this week. Hope to see some of you there!


10/3 – Salem Haunted Happenings Parade

10/5 – Jacob’s Ladder Drive staring in Lee, MA

10/6 – NY Capitol Area NDEW Event (The LARGEST in the US!)

Details here:
https://machevlog.com/national-drive-electric-week-2024/

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

Here are the events that @Liv and I are going to this week. Hope to see some of you there!


10/3 – Salem Haunted Happenings Parade

10/5 – Jacob’s Ladder Drive staring in Lee, MA

10/6 – NY Capitol Area NDEW Event (The LARGEST in the US!)

Details here:
https://machevlog.com/national-drive-electric-week-2024/

Oh Dang. Didn’t realize you and Liv would be at the capital region event. That’s much more doable for me rather than trying to get to Jacob’s Ladder. But now I have to see if I can finish my jobs to get there.

 

[VaporTrails]

I posted over on FB, but we had several events in AL, and I was at the local theme park. We had CyberTruck-powered Alabama Football on a big screen.

 

[ChasingCoral]

Poolesville (MD) Day 9/21

Parade lineup before the show:

 

[ChasingCoral]

Shenandoah Junction WV 9/29

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Shenandoah Junction WV 9/29

That looks like so much fun, Mark! We love to see the community meet and greets! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

The Drive Electric Week Drive in kicked off in Hilo Hawaii today. It finishes with an indoor show on Saturday October 19 also in Hilo.

A few pictures.

This Foundation Series matte black Cybertruck generated a lot of good and bad buzz. It was not the truck whose owners got the most serious questions though. For that you had to go to Model E Alley, or Murderers Row if you prefer.

The two F-150 Lightnings on Display generated the most serious questions and interest. The one with the scuba tanks can hold 8 tanks securely and is owned by a European Auto Repair shop owner. Many of his tools were on display and secured.

The Model S in the background is a 2014 P85+ RWD. It’s in like new condition and is owned by the head of the statewide EV association. His other EV is a quite rare Blue Tesla Roadster, also in mint condition. It did not make an appearance this year.

My 2021 Premium, ER AWD in infinite blue was the only Mach-e in the show, though not the only one there. It generated a lot more interest than I thought it would. I spent most of the time near Otto answering questions. It seems to be in the size niche that many out here are looking for. It also had a frunk full of free drinks so …

2021 Premium AWD ER, Space white. This car was not in the show but is posted because its serial number is exactly 8 numbers below mine. It was built the same week and likely rolled out the door the same day. Originally delivered to Colorado it ended up here when the owners moved to Hilo. Small world.

BMW i4, Several Kia’s, several Hyundai’s, More than a few Leafs all made appearances.

The indoor show will have more cars and greater dealer participation with cars being shipped from Oahu by VW and Toyota plus the local Chevrolet Dealer, the BMW dealer, local Kia and the local Nissan dealers. I’ll miss that show as I’ll be in an all-day meeting on the other side of the island.

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