Drive Electric Earth Month

Drive Electric Earth Month
Drive Electric Display & Panel Discussion
Windsor, CT
Apr 29, 2023

Day: Saturday, April 29, 2023 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page.
Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
Location: Windsor Town Hall & Green
275 Broad Street
Windsor, CT 06095
Topics: EV 101
Cost of Ownership
Driving Experience
Incentives
Contact the event organizers, which took place in 2023.

Event Report

Video of EV Panel Discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iz1auNq9IM


photo by: WIN-TV
EV Panel Discussion at Windsor (CT) Sustainability Fair Moderator: Charles E. Button, Ph.D. Panelist: Rich Jordan, Joe Monasky, & Bill Ashley

Event Description

 

The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition and Central Connecticut State University Geography Department will be hosting a Drive Electric Display & Panel Discussion event as part of the April 29, 2023 Windsor Sustainability Fair

11:00 – 12:00  Electric Vehicle Panel Discussion
Location: Windsor Town Hall - Town Council Meeting Room (Bottom floor of Town Hall
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Moderator: Dr. Charles E. Button, Central Connecticut State University

Richard Jordan, President, Tesla Owners Club of CT
Model S owner since 2014 (213,000 miles)

William Cross, Social Media Manager, Tesla Owners Club of CT
Hyundai Ionic 5 & Tesla Model 3 owner since 2018

Joe Monasky, Co-Founder, Inductive Autoworks
Converts Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles to Electric Vehicle Platforms

12:00 – 3:00  Electric Vehicles Display - Parking Lot Adjacent to Windsor Town Green

Are you EV curious? Join local electric vehicle (EV) owners, enthusiasts to learn about electric vehicles, their clean-air benefits, cost-savings, and check out the EVs on display. Test drive an electric car, visit with exhibitors, and learn how easy it is to drive and convert EVs.


About Windsor Sustainability Fair:
This Windsor Sustainability Fair is designed to educate, inspire, entertain, and engage the town of Windsor and neighboring communities about zero waste, sustainable living and to support our group’s efforts to shift Windsor’s dependency off fossil fuels by the year 2033. The fair will showcase exhibits on composting, native/invasive plants, recycling, local & sustainably made products, as well as vendors for energy efficiency, solar, heat pumps, electric vehicles and more. Family fun for all ages including face painting, music, raffles and games.

We want our community to learn that sustainability is a way of life that is attainable for all. There are a number of ways you can participate and we'd love to hear from you to talk about how you can get involved.  

About Windsor Climate Action:
Windsor Climate Action raises awareness of the effects of climate change and helps find solutions to mitigate the impact on the town of Windsor. Our group activities include: community outreach & education, working with speakers who are experts in their field to provide residents with accurate information about climate change, and joining with other organizations to promote practical solutions to town officials and residents.
WCA WEBSITE: http://sustainablewindsor.org

About Global Environmental Action Coalition:

The Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition is a grassroots group of current and former CCSU students, administrators, and faculty, committed to providing cross-disciplinary information and solutions on how to live our lives in a way that is sustainable and in harmony with nature. Founded initially as the CCSU Climate Action Coalition in 2007, we have since expanded our scope to the larger issue of environmental sustainability. In 2008, we held our inaugural Global Sustainability and Climate Change Symposium in support of Focus the Nation. At this three day event, more than 1,000 people, including college faculty & students, K-12 school students and teachers, community members, non-governmental organizations, and federal and state governmental officials attended.
GESAC WEBSITE: https://www.ccsu.edu/gesac/about.html 


About Central Connecticut State University Geography Department:

The CCSU Geography Department offers a BA Degree in Geography with a specialization in Environmental Geography & Sustainability and a MS Degree in Geography with a specialization in Global Sustainability. These degrees are ideal for students interested in understanding human interactions with the social, economic, and environmental systems of the Earth. Students develop a deeper understanding of the interplay between the social, economic, and natural systems of the Earth and how to transition humanity towards social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Upon graduation, students are eligible for careers in fields such as climate change/justice, social justice, economic justice, natural resource management, environmental & sustainable planning, outdoor/environmental education, environmental assessment/monitoring/restoration, and air/water/soil pollution prevention, and waste reduction/reuse/recycling.

CCSU GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT WEBSITE: https://www.ccsu.edu/geography/about/index.html  

Registered Attendees

There are currently 35 attendees registered.

Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend

Vehicle Registered
Chevrolet Bolt 2
Kia EV6 2
Tesla Model 3 2
Tesla Model S 2
Tesla Model Y 2
EV Conversion 1
Ford F-150 Lightning 1
Ford Mustang Mach-E 1
Ioniq Electric 1
MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 Door 1
Nissan Leaf (2011-2017) 1
Nissan Leaf (2018+) 1
Volkswagen ID.4 1
13 Models 18

Registered attendees report 516,570 electric miles driven.

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