ELECTRIC VEHICLE RIDE AND DRIVES
EARTH WEEK VIRTUAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE RIDE AND DRIVE:
WITH SACE, NRDC, AND LEILANI MUNTER
April 24, 2021
We celebrated Earth Week with race car driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter in the driver’s seat of an electric vehicle!
On March 24, Leilani, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and Natural Resources Defense Council hosted an Earth Week webinar where Leilani took us through the paces in her electric car and explained why she’s an advocate for electric transportation powered by clean energy. Following the virtual ride, Leilani answered live questions posed by viewers.
VIRTUAL RIDE AND DRIVE:
CHEVY BOLT
June 15, 2020
Take a spin with us in a virtual electric vehicle ride and drive and see what it’s like at a #DrivingonSunshine ride and drive event. You'll learn the features of a Chevy Bolt, the benefits of driving electric, and hear the answers to some questions from a Q&A session.
VIRTUAL RIDE AND DRIVE:
TESLA MODEL 3
May 9, 2020
Take a spin with us in a virtual electric vehicle ride and drive and see what it’s like at a #DrivingonSunshine ride and drive event. You'll learn the features of a Tesla Model 3, the benefits of driving electric, and hear some FAQs from a live audience.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE POLICY + BASICS
A DISCUSSION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL FUNDING, AND YOUR COMMUNITY
December 7, 2021
A webinar for local government staff looking to learn more about opportunities for electric transportation in the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This webinar examined the amount of funding Florida will receive from the IIJA and the timeline for funds distribution. Presenters also discussed qualifying project types and what local governments can do to prepare, including to what extent local governments should consider collaborative public/private partnerships.
Presenters:
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Anne Blair, Electrification Coalition
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April Combs, Florida Department of Transportation
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Alex Kolpakov, Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition
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Michael Dexter, Southeast Sustainability Directors Network
LIVING AND DRIVING ON SUNSHINE:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND SOLAR HOME STORIES
September 15, 2020
The first segment of this live and interactive webinar featured experts on solar and EV. In the second segment, you'll hear firsthand stories from folks who have both an EV and PV. Then, you'll have a chance to ask questions and get them answered. Learn how electric vehicles (EV) and photovoltaic systems (PV) are the sunniest match in the South.
GREENING FLEETS:
WITH THE FLORIDA SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS' NETWORK
April 17, 2019
The city of Coral Gables Sustainability Director Matt Anderson coordinated a webinar to discuss and share best practices and resources on “Green Fleets” through the Florida Sustainability Directors' Network. Presenting on the webinar were Dory Larsen, EV Program Coordinator with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE); Jared Walker, the Technical Lead of Fleet Electrification at the Electrification Coalition; Chris Castro, Director, Office of Sustainability & Resilience with the City of Orlando; and Matt Anderson, Senior Sustainability Analyst and Steve Riley, Fleet Director with the City of Coral Gables.
OFFSHORE DRILLING
PROTECT OUR COAST: DRIVE ELECTRIC
JOIN THE CAMPAIGN
June 6, 2019
A new campaign is engaging local governments in Florida to take action to protect our coast from the threats of offshore drilling and climate change by passing policies to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles. Watch the recording of our recent webinar to learn more about this new campaign and how you can help promote electric vehicle-friendly policies in your community!
ELECTRIC VEHICLES WILL TRUMP OFFSHORE DRILLING
April 19, 2018
The webinar, Electric Vehicles Trump Offshore Oil Drilling, presents new analysis from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy that demonstrates that electric vehicle deployment will drive down U.S oil demand, making the expansion of transportation electrification a better option for increasing energy independence and security than President Trump's proposal to open new offshore areas to oil drilling.