KALAMAZOO, MI — Area electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts will display their cars for the public Saturday in Kalamazoo.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, Midtown Fresh Market will welcome to its parking lot a variety of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle models. Including the all-new Ford Mustang Mach-E, the vehicles will be available for inspection and rides.
The event is free and open to all who are interested in learning how electric vehicles can save money and benefit the climate at the same time. The Show and Tell event is presented by the Kalamazoo Vehicle Association and the Southwest Michigan chapter of the Electric Auto Association.
The date chosen by organizers coincides with the national Drive Electric Week, from Sept. 25-Oct. 3, that aims to heighten awareness of the benefits of plug-in vehicles.
Electric vehicle owners will answer questions and share their real-world experiences with electric vehicles. Consumers Energy representatives will be there to highlight their electric vehicle charging programs.
Plug In America, the Sierra Club, EVHybridNoire and the Electric Auto Association are national organizers.
For a complete list of the national Drive Electric Week events, visit driveelectricweek.org. To learn more about KEVA, visit the organization’s Facebook page.
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