National Drive Electric Week 2020 - Online Events

Electric Vehicle (EV) experts and everyday drivers will entertain you with their EV experiences during 112 events from National Drive Electric Week 2020. Choose your favorite event, one from each topic area, or make it an entire week of learning the latest in EVs. Categories include:

• Kick-Off
• Choosing an EV
• Sustainability
• EV Basics, Charging and Road Trips
• How Plug-ins Shaped Our EV Future
• EVs For All
• EV Incentives

Topics, dates and times are subject to change.

Kick-Off

National Drive Electric Week Kickoff Sep 24, 2020, 5:00pm to 6:15pm (PT)
Join the National Drive Electric Week national organizers, Plug In America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association as we celebrate the 10th year of this national EV campaign. We'll feature exciting speakers, tools to help you drive electric, prize drawings, Q&A, and much more.
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Electric Vehicles - Evolution Revolution Sep 26, 2020, 9:00-5:00 ET
This opens a series of multiple webinars tailored to meet your interests. Details are below. Others include Road Trips, Used EVs, and Vehicle Conversions. Registered attendees can log in and out of the webinar stream at any time, allowing you to pick and choose your sessions. Streams will be archived so that you can view them at your leisure. We also plan to have a link to post questions offline. Additional fun facts and short videos will stream between webinars.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Susan Goodwin and Eric Cardwell
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Choosing an EV

National Drive Electric Week in Hawaii - EV 101 - Buying &a… Sep 26, 2020, 9:00AM - 11:00AM
This webinar - EV 101 - Buying & Owning EVs - will provide participants with information about electric vehicles – benefits, ownership tips, and details around the latest EVs that are available to Hawaii residents. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet local EV owners and experts who can address questions about electric cars.
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Is a Used EV Right For You? Sep 26, 2020, 10AM PT
Simon Freedman and Dennis Griffin, both of the Electric Auto Association, talk about the pros and cons of buying a used EV and what to look for.
Host: Sacramento Electric Auto Association
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Ride Along with Sustainable Westchester Sep 27, 2020, 11 am - 1 pm
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/95926884238?pwd=ZzVtMXlOcUh3N2txYWRMd2ZERCtMdz09 Passcode: 914609
Location: Mount Kisco, NY
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EV Speed Dating Sep 27, 2020, 7:00 pm ET - 8:00 pm ET
Looking for your perfect EV match? We're here to help! Select up to three different EV models and then be paired with EV owners who can answer your specific questions! Not sure which three electric cars you'd like to learn more about? Take our EV quiz first! Either way, we'll be sure to answer all of your questions.
Panelists: EV owners
Host: Generation180, Car-ED, EVADC
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Buying a used EV: Choices and Savings Sep 29, 2020, 1PM PT
Alex Guberman, national YouTuber “E for Electric” talks about choices, savings and how to find great deals used EVs.
Host: Alex Guberman
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Putting Electric Trucks to Work Sep 30, 2020, 10AM PT
Zachary Shahan, Director, CleanTechnica will moderate this session with Lea Malloy, Cox Automotive Inc, Terry O'Day, In-Charge Energy and Chelsea Sexton, EV Advocate. There is significant competition for market share from newcomers like Rivian, Lordstown, Nio, and Nikola to dominant players like Ford. This segment is electrifying rapidly and the next 2-4 years are poised to significantly transform the market.
Location: Portland, OR
Host: Forth
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Electric Motorcycle Touring - Lake Michigan Circle Tour Sep 30, 2020, 7 - 8 PM EST
Is A Lake Michigan Circle Tour on Electric Motorcycles possible in 3 days? Follow Zero Motorcycle owners Karl and Steve as they recount the joys, challenges and advice for through Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We will give a short slide presentation with pictures and leave time for Q&A.
Location: Muskegon, MI
Host: SWMEVA
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The Killer EVs of 2021 Oct 01, 2020, 1PM PT
Alex Guberman, national “E for Electric” YouTuber presents the vehicles anticipated in 2021 and how they will change the electric vehicle market.
Host: Alex Guberman
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Juice Up EV Oct 03, 2020, 4 pm
Join us for our 3rd Annual electric car show! This year due to the pandemic, we will be holding a virtual car show that we are calling Juice Up EV. The event will combine streaming videos from electric car owners as well as the opportunity to go to individualized breakout rooms for each car where you can talk with a current owner and ask questions. There will be virtual EV ride and drives, vendor demos, local elected officials, and clean energy vendors.
Location: Lowell, MA
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Sustainability

Drive Electric for The Climate, Your Wallet, and Your Pleas… Sep 26, 2020, 9am
Members of the Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego, the San Diego Chapter of The Climate Reality Project, and the Environmental Stewardship Team of Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Poway, California are joining together to host a Presentation, Panel Discussion, and Q&A Session on the climate, environmental, cost, and convenience benefits of driving electric. All Panelists are experienced electric vehicle drivers who will answer Attendee questions about making the switch from gas to
Location: San Diego, CA
Panelists: Kathleen Nicholson
Host: Keith Mikas
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Electric Cars and Vehicle to Grid Technology Sep 28, 2020, 10:00am ET - 11:00am ET
These online events are open to EV owners, EV advocates, and the EV curious. Hear from a wide range of panelists, from experts in the industry to your neighbor who drives electric. Thought-provoking conversations, opportunities to connect, and EV myth-busting. This session is about Vehicle to Grid technology. We'll hear from industry experts about the state of this technology, and how vehicle to grid systems empower EV owners to support a more resilient and renewable energy based power grid.
Panelists: David Slutzky - Fermata Energy, Curtis Wynn - Roanoke Electric Cooperative
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EV Batteries: Straight Talk Edition Sep 28, 2020, 12:00pmET - 1:00pmET
Join us for an honest conversation around the concerns of EV batteries. We'll hear from environmental experts and automotive manufacturers to learn more about current impacts, opportunities for technological advances, and how EV owners and enthusiasts can advocate for change.
Panelists: Robert Tietje, EV Charging and Battery Operations at Volkswagen; Jennifer Krill Earthworks Executive Director and President of the Board for Plug in America
Host: Generation180
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EV Myth Busting: Fact vs Fiction Sep 28, 2020, 7:00pmET - 8:00pmET
Anyone that’s spent a few minutes googling “electric vehicles” has likely encountered a common misconception around EVs, one that continues to linger around public conversation like a mysterious, persistent smell… You can't drive it in the rain, they're slow, charging is dirty... There are a lot of EV myths out there. Join us to debunk them!
Panelists: Will Wheeler, ALL Electric; John Park, Hungry Tesla; Elvia Thompson, Annapolis Green
Hosts: Generation180 & Kevin Joostema from Car-ED
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EVs and Solar: Driving on Sunshine Sep 29, 2020, 12:00pmET - 1:00pmET
We hear everyday about EV owners who decide to go solar, and solar homeowners who decide it's time to drive electric. These two technologies just go hand in hand! Join us to hear how you can power up your EV using just the sun's rays.
Panelists: Aaron Sutch, Mid Atlantic Regional Director, Solar United Neighbor; Nolie Diakoulas, Sales Director, Convert Solar; Charles Gerena, Lead Organizer of Drive Electric RVA, Chapter Liaison, Electric Auto Association.
Host: Generation180
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Exciting Careers in the EV Industry Sep 29, 2020, 1 PM PT/ 4 PM ET
Have you ever considered a career in the EV industry? Join GM, ClipperCreek and the Electric Auto Association as they take you behind the scenes of this fast-growing industry. You'll learn the numerous EV careers available in this innovative industry, which might best fit your skills, where to start, and the resources available to assist you.
Panelists: GM Public Policy Manager Jaime Hall and Electric Auto Association President April Bolduc
Host: Electric Auto Association
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EV Performance For All Oct 01, 2020, 2 PM PDT
Ben Schaffer of Unplugged Performance will talk with Elaine Borseth, VP of Electric Auto, about everything from everyday driving to the racetrack. Hear about UP's amazing and wild ride at this year's Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Race. We'll do a virtual test drive of the Porsche Taycan and much more.
Panelists: Ben Shaffer of Unplugged Performance
Host: Electric Auto Association
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Electric Company CEOs on Preparing the Energy Grid and Cust… Oct 01, 2020, 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET
Leaders from Edison International and CMS Energy discuss how EVs interact with the energy grid and how electric companies are helping to accelerate EV adoption for all customers, from individual drivers to fleet operators.
Panelists: Pedro Pizarro, President and CEO, Edison International and Patti Poppe, President and CEO, CMS Energy
Host: Kellen Schefter, Director, Electric Transportation, Edison Electric Institute
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National Drive Electric Week in Hawaii - The Future of EVs … Oct 03, 2020, 9:00AM-11:00AM
Join Hawaii EV Association's "The Future of EVs in Hawaii" webinar. This session covers the exciting developments in the electric vehicles, the barriers to progress, and what’s being done to move EVs forward in Hawaii. Our schedule: - The Future of Driving Electric in Hawaii - The EV-Clean Energy Connection - Speed Bumps to Adoption - A panel discussion on what’s being done to make progress in our transition to a clean transportation future.
Panelists: Aki Marceau - Director of Electrification of Transportation, Hawaiian Electric; Lauren Reichelt - Clean Transportation Director, Blue Planet Foundation; 
Melissa Miyashiro - Managing Director, Strategy and Policy, Blue Planet Foundation; 
Nicole Lowen - Hawaii State Representative, District 6; Riley Saito - Deputy Director, Hawaii County Research and Development
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(Part One) Off Grid: Using Residential Solar and Storage to… Oct 03, 2020, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join the Greenville, SC Drive Electric Week Event 2 part event with Q&A. Part 1, hosted by Palmetto Clean Fuels, will present EV basics, the SC EV landscape, Duke Energy’s EV outlook, and a virtual tour of a 14.4 kW residential solar system with 3 signature Tesla Powerwall battery backups and off-grid EV charging . Part 2 will include Porsche and Audi EV presentations, a Zero motorcycle owner presentation, a SunTek wrap presentation and a Tesla owner round table discussion .
Location: Greenville, SC
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EVs & Solar Batteries WHEN THE GRID GOES DOWN; V2H, V2G… Oct 03, 2020, 4:30 - 6:30 pm PT
A panel of experts will address the integration of EVs, solar batteries and the grid. 1) Live demo of how to power the home V2H using his Chevy Bolt by long time EV advocate Will Beckett. 2) Solar-battery set up explained by solar professional Michael Mora. 3) EV & Vehicle to Grid Pioneer Tom Gage will share about pre-Tesla bidirectional charging and challenges to V2G adoption. 4) Aggregating EVs & other batteries in Virtual Power Plant to transition the grid to renewables by Dr Jose Torre-Bueno
Host: Central Coast Electric Auto Association
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New Research Indicates Dramatically Lower CO2 Emissions of … Oct 03, 2020, 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 18:00 European
Hoekstra covers new findings in the CO2 emissions for EV manufacturing and driving and outlines mistakes often made in prior studies critical of EVs. Battery production emissions are dropping fast as production scales up and the grid is quickly getting greener. We'll also discuss why American emission estimates are superior to European ones.
Panelists: Auke Hoekstra, Research and Senior Advisor Electric Mobility at Eindhoven Technical University and Founder of ZEnMo simulations Netherlands
Host: Electric Auto Association
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(Part Two:) Electric Cars and Motorcycles: A Closer Look G… Oct 03, 2020, 11:30am - 2:00pm
Join the Greenville, SC Drive Electric Week Event (2 part event) with Q&A. Part 1, hosted by Palmetto Clean Fuels, will present EV basics, the SC EV landscape, Duke Energy’s EV outlook, and a virtual tour of a 14.4 kW residential solar system with 3 signature Tesla Powerwall battery backups and off-grid EV charging . Part 2 will include Porsche and Audi EV presentations, a Zero motorcycle owner presentation, a SunTek wrap presentation and a Tesla owner round table discussion .
Location: Greenville, SC
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EV Basics, Charging and Road Trips

EV Owners Talk EV Basics Sep 26, 2020, Noon - 1:00 PM PST
Join our four person panel of EV owners from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and Electric Auto Association for a discussion on the basics of EVs including how they work, where and how to charge, costs, financial incentives, environmental benefits and more.
Panelists: John Grindrod , Guy Hall, Jacobe Caditz, Coline McNeil
Host: Sacramento Municipal Utility District
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Batteries and Charging Sep 26, 2020, 10:15 am - 10:45 am ET
This 30-minute webinar will cover battery basics; Level I, II, and DCFC Chargers; Charging Ports; Charging at Home; and Charging on the Road. The webinar will include time for questions and answers at the end. This webinar is one in an all-day session offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The other sessions are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Jeff Shoffner and Gary Bulmer
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Road Trips Sep 26, 2020, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm ET
This webinar starts with recognition of KEVA member Mark Bishop who received the 2019 EAA Trip Ambassador Award. It then focuses on the planning, travel, and lessons learned on an 18-day EV trip from East Tennessee to Yellowstone National Park and back. The webinar will include time for Q&A. This webinar is one in an all-day session offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The others are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Susan and Jack Goodwin
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Long Distance EV Challenge - Tijuana to Alaska Sep 27, 2020, 11AM
Guy Hall describes the first EV trip from the lower 48 to Alaska. He shares his fears and discoveries going from the Mexico border through the Canadian Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska. Then he offers up the North Pole Challenge to any beating his time from U.S. Canadian border to Fairbanks Alaska.
Panelists: Guy hall
Host: Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association
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Aprender Sobre Vehículos Eléctricos con ECOSS… Sep 28, 2020, 6:00
Aprender Sobre Vehículos Eléctricos con ECOSS y Express Credit Union. Tener un vehículo eléctrico no es solo para ricos. Hay más vehículos eléctricos usados en el mercado ahora más que nunca. Venga a conocer lo que se necesita para tener un vehículo eléctrico. ¿Cuáles son los beneficios monetarios y para la salud? ¡Todo en español!
Location: Seattle, WA
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EV Trivia Happy Hour Sep 29, 2020, 7:00pmET - 8:00pmET
Join us for a fun and entertaining hour of EV related trivia while getting to know others in the EV community!
Hosts: Generation180 and Environment America
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Everything you ever wanted to know about EVs! Sep 30, 2020, 12:00 pm
We will be talking to owners of a wide variety of electric vehicles to find out how they charge at home, on the road, or at work. How to make an EV road trip amazing and more.
Location: San Diego, CA
Host: Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego
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EVs and Charging at the Workplace Sep 30, 2020, 4:00pmET - 5:00pm ET
More and more businesses are offering EV charging infrastructure to their employees and customers, and they're reaping the rewards. Find out why this makes good business sense and how your company or your employer can make EVs more accessible.
Panelists: Kelly Yearick, Forth; Eric Smith, SemaConnect
Host: Generation180
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National Drive Electric Week: Electric Cars in Colorado Sep 30, 2020, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Join us for this fun and engaging EV 101 workshop where we will learn about what makes electric cars a great option for drivers in Colorado! We will cover the EV line-up (specs included), EV charging, tax credits and other incentives and EV driver perspectives (ins and outs of driving electric).
Location: Denver, CO
Host: Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition
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Choosing charging that works for you Oct 01, 2020, 2-3 PM PST
Charging station basics, What to look for in a charging station, charging station safety. What are the primary considerations when locating a charging installation.
Panelists: Will Barrett and Amanda Lance
Host: ClipperCreek
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These 5 regular EV maintenance tips will keep your EV in to… Oct 01, 2020, 11-12 PST
Five regular EV maintenance tips will keep your EV in top shape plus inspections that EV owners should be aware of that need to be done.
Panelists: Aashish (Ash) Dalal
Host: Sacramento Clean Cities
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Virtual Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Oct 01, 2020, 12:00-1:00PM
Join Empire Clean Cities, a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit and local U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition, for a virtual ride and drive featuring battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles currently available in the greater New York region!
Location: New York, NY
Host: Empire Clean Cities
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EV 101 - Everything you need to know to drive electric Oct 02, 2020, 12-1 pm
Our EV 101 webinar will cover everything you need to know to start driving electric. Find out how to stack incentives and purchase a new EV for the price of a Toyota Corolla, and used EVs for as little as $5,000. Learn how to Drive on Sunshine and save $50,000 on gas with an investment of $6,000 on solar panels. We will also discuss some of the 40 EV models available in California, charging, range and answer FAQs.
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Panelists: Michael Chiacos, Barry Rands
Host: Community Environmental Council
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Drive Electric Oklahoma! An Intro to EVs in OK Oct 02, 2020, noon-1:00 pm
Curious about electric cars? As a part of National Drive Electric Week, this lunch and learn webinar hosted by Tulsa Area Clean Cities and the Oklahoma EV Coalition will cover the basics of EVs, EV ownership, charging availability in Oklahoma, and have a panel of EV owners from Oklahoma who can answer all your questions about owning and driving EVs in Oklahoma!
Location: Tulsa, OK
Hosts: Oklahoma EV Coaltion and Tulsa Clean Cities
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Tacoma Power's Virtual NDEW Event Oct 03, 2020, 10 am - noon
How to overcome Range Anxiety. Learn how to charge an EV at home and know your EV charging plug.
Location: Tacoma, WA
Panelists: Sarah Sweet, Jeremy Stewart, Katherine Rice, Don Ashmore and Dean Ainardi
Host: Leah Michaelsen
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National Drive Electric Week: Virtual EV Ride & Drive Oct 03, 2020, 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Join us for this interactive online ride and drive as part of the National Drive Electric Week. Tune in to learn about EVs driven by people around Colorado and get your questions about what it’s like to drive an EV answered by real EV drivers. We will also be kicking off an EV scavenger hunt with cash prizes!
Location: Denver, CO
Host: Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition
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How Plug-ins Shaped Our EV Future

The 100-year-old EV that started it all 1912 Model 31 Detro… Sep 30, 2020, 11:00 AM PDT to 12:30 PM PDT
Haakon MacCallum will describe many of the skills, techniques, and materials used 100 years ago when this EV was made - and were needed once again to bring this Detroit Electric back to original condition.
Panelists: Haakon MacCallum, Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association.
Host: Canadian Electric Vehicle Society
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SAE SoCal: Andy Frank, "Father of the Plug-in Hybrid&q… Sep 30, 2020, 6pm-7pm, PDT
Dr. Andrew Frank has long been known to many as the "father of the plug-in hybrid", based on his fifty years of development of these vehicles both as a professor at U.C. Davis and as a principal owner of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. This discussion will cover highlights of Dr. Frank’s pioneering work, the technological advances that have unlocked progress along the way, and where the indefatigable Andy continues to push us all to go next.
Panelists: Dr. Andrew Frank, Delbert Boone, chelsea sexton
Host: SAE Southern California
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Where We Came From - EVs from 1900 to the Present Oct 01, 2020, 3:00 PM PDT to 4:30 PM PDT
The history of the car began with EVs holding a leading role before ICE technology became dominant. Haakon will share a little about this past, and then talk about the journey a 108 year old EV took to finally end up where she is today.
Panelists: Haakon MacCallum, Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association
Host: Electric Auto Association
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EVs For All

EV Customs and Conversions Sep 26, 2020, 11:30 am - 12:16 pm ET
This webinar features two KEVA members who have hands-on experience in customs and conversions. Mark converted a Honda Insight PHEV to full BEV. Gary changed a Bernardi kit car to an EV. The session will include a video from East Tennessee’s John McMillian about his EV startup company. There will be time for Q&A at the end. This webinar is one in an all-day session offered by the KEVA. The others are described below along with information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Mark Bishop and Gary Bulmer
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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The Future of Electric Trucks with Will and Bill Sep 26, 2020, 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm ET
In this session, the hosts will cover the latest information available on electric trucks coming to market in the near future. It will include expected capacity and performance data. The webinar will include time for Q&A at the end. This webinar is one in an all-day series offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The others are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Will Schleter and Bill Williams
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Electric Motorcycles/Motor Scooters, eBikes, and eScooters Sep 26, 2020, 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm ET
There are already more electric ways to travel than just automobiles. This session will feature information on electric motorcycles and motor scooters, electric bicycles (eBikes), and electric stand-up scooters (eScooters). There will be time for Q&A. This is one session in an all-day series offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The others are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: TBD
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Your Guide to Adopting Used EVs Sep 26, 2020, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm ET
Discover used electric vehicles, why to buy one, what’s out there, which is right for you, where to look, and what about battery degradation. This session will include a real-time, online search of websites offering used EVs. The webinar will include time for Q&A. This webinar is one in an all-day series offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The others are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Marty Young and Russell Kennedy
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Drive Green Week Sep 28-Oct 02, 2020, 7
During the week of September 28 to October 2, EnviroCentre is partnering with the City of Ottawa to host Drive Green Ottawa. This week-long event will feature online programming that highlights personal electric vehicles and promotes low-carbon personal transportation options available to Ottawa residents.
Location: Ottawa, ON
Host: EnviroCentre
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“Amped: The Benefits and Basics of Driving Electric V… Sep 28-Oct 01, 2020, 5
The number of electric cars registered in Pennsylvania increased 50 percent in 2018, as more drivers seek this zero-emission option. Learn how you can drive electric, and why you should: Register for “Amped: The Benefits and Basics of Driving Electric Vehicles,” a series of free webinars September 28–October 1 for consumers, municipalities, businesses, and fleet managers in PA. Questions welcome! Hosted by the Drive Electric PA Coalition of state agencies and partners.
Location: South Park, PA
Host: Drive Electric Pennsylvania Coalition
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Colorado Electric Vehicle Test Drive Event Sep 29, 2020, 5:30pm MDT
Join us for an informative and engaging electric vehicle virtual test drive event. You will learn the basics of EVs, along with information regarding local programs, cost saving incentives, and rebates available in Colorado. Let us help you get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle!
Location: Colorado, CO
Panelists: Plug In America, SWEEP, CEO
Host: Forth Mobility / Plug In America
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EVs in Texas Sep 29, 2020, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
More people are buying EVs all over TX. We will hear about initiatives in Austin, Houston, and right here in San Antonio. We’ll also learn about an exciting new initiative to bring EV adoption to scale across the state.
Location: San Antonio, TX
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EV Carshare for Apartments and Condos Sep 30, 2020, 12:00pm-12:30pm ET
Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles includes getting as many people in EVs as possible, and one way to do that is to make an EV available at apartments, condos, and commercial buildings. See firsthand how one Central Ohio apartment community is leading the way by offering its tenants on-site EV carshare. We'll show you how tenants access the car, use it, and answer questions live.
Panelists: Michael Peters, Sway Mobility
Host: Sway Mobility & Casto Communities
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An EVening of Electric Classic Cars Sep 30, 2020, 7:00pmET - 8:00pmET
What's cooler than a classic car? How about a classic car that's electrified. Join Generation180 and Classics for Climate for an evening of sexy classic car conversions with a tour of EV West's garage, and chat with the leaders in EV conversions.
Panelists: Michael Bream. EV West
Host: Generation180, Classics for Climate
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The Secret to Charging your EV Sep 30, 2020, 12p-1230p PDT
The Secret to Charging your EV Discover the many ways to charge an electric vehicle and the secret to how different chargers work. If you are interested in buying a new car or you have an EV this is the perfect time to learn how to keep your car charged. Marketing Brand Manager Shelby Pascoe will conduct a fun and educational interview with EVgo's very own EV expert Jeremy Whaling. You can submit questions you'd like Shelby to ask Jeremy. See our event page for more info.
Panelists: Jeremy Whaling, EV Systems Engineer, EVgo
Host: Shelby Pascoe, Brand Manager, EVgo
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Charging Towards Change: El Paso Electric Virtual Event (fr… Sep 30, 2020, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (MST)
The recently formed Rio Grande Electric Auto Association will not be hosting a physical NDEW event this year. However, our friends and last year's NDEW sponsors at El Paso Electric have taken up the charge for a virtual event to be hosted on September 30, 2020.
Location: El Paso, TX
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The Policies Driving EV Adoption Forward Oct 01, 2020, 12:00pmET - 1:00pmET
Pro-EV policy can help accelerate the transition to EVs in ways that are both effective and equitable. Whether at the federal, state, or local level, thoughtfully crafted policies are key. Join us and our panel of experts on Thursday, October 1st to hear the EV policy do's and don'ts.
Panelists: Katherine Steinken, Plug in America; Carine Dumit, EVgo; Brendan Kelley, Clean Fuels Ohio
Host: Generation180
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Electrify Your Ride to School Oct 01, 2020, 4:00pmET - 5:00pm ET
Everyone has been stuck behind a loud diesel school bus, but what if that yellow school bus was green? Most school buses on the road today are diesel, powered by fossil fuels, polluting our communities, and endangering the health of our children. But this isn't the end of the story. Electric school buses are popping up from coast to coast, and your school could be next. Join Generation180 and Dream Corp's Green for All to learn about how your school can electrify their ride.
Panelists: Eleanor Fort, Dream Corps’ Green For All; Gilbert Rosas, Stockton Unified School District; Brian Foulds, EV Bus Advocate, Concord, MA
Host: Generation180
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Electric Transportation: Beyond the Passenger Car Oct 01, 2020, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Electric transportation is about more than cars. E-bikes and scooters are flying off the shelf and buses and trucks are close behind.
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Electric Vehicles in El Paso Oct 01-04, 2020, 4
Eco El Paso plants to host a variety of virtual events to educate the public on Electric Vehicles by local EV owners who drive them every day.
Location: El Paso, TX
Host: Eco El Paso
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EVs for All: Making EV Ownership More Inclusive Oct 02, 2020, 7:00pmET - 8:00pmET
Advocating for transportation electrification must also include working to make EVs more accessible for all communities. While EV owners are already a part of a diverse and growing community, we still have work to do. Join us as we discuss how to expand EV ownership and reach communities that are currently being left behind in our transition to electric transportation.
Panelists: Dr. Shelley Francis, Co-Founder EVNoire; LaSheita Sayer, Founder, Women Who Charge.
Host: Generation180
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Virtual Electric Test Drive Oct 02, 2020, 12pm-1:15pm
Join The Environmental Center live to learn more about Electric Vehicles, Incentives, and learn from current EV drivers with all their tips and advice.
Location: Bend, OR
Host: The Environmental Center
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Electric Vehicles in Wichita & More Oct 03, 2020, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Our first virtual event! Featuring lots of video of EV cars, motorcycle and bicycles. We will see the new electric buses and talk to the Director of Transit in Wichita, Michael Tann. Stay online with us to watch the EV Drag Race! Check details to race! Join us!
Location: Wichita, KS
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Making racing EVs Oct 03, 2020, 11:00 - 16:00
Location: Queretaro City, Mexico
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EV Incentives

San Diego: EV rebates Sep 28, 2020, 5:30PM PT
Learn more about clean transportation and how California and others offer increased incentives for individuals with low to moderate income. We will be providing the process and details on how you can maximize your savings when purchasing or leasing a new electric car.
Location: San Diego, CA
Panelists: Marisol Sifuentes, Equity Specialist and Rachel Morales, Outreach Coordinator
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Saving Money with EVs in the California Bay Area! Sep 29, 2020, 4:30PM PT
Join this live presentation to learn more about how you can save money with Bay Area local, regional, state, and federal EV incentives. We will be focusing on how low-to-moderate income households can receive additional benefits and stack savings from multiple programs. This presentation will provide a breakdown of the process to help you maximize your savings when you purchase or lease your very own EV.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Panelists: Julia Rivera, Equity Specialist
Host: Center For Sustainable Energy
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CA Inland Empire: EV Incentives Sep 29, 2020, 6PM PT
Let’s face it – electric vehicles (EVs) sounds and indeed can be expensive. But did you know there are a variety of different EV incentives that can make an EV so much more affordable? How does $4,500 towards a new EV sound? What about $9,500? Our presentation will provide a breakdown of the process to maximizing your savings when you purchase or lease your very own electric vehicle.
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Panelists: Jin Zhu, Manager Clean Transportation Equity
Host: Center For Sustainable Energy
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EV Incentives for the Central California Valley Sep 30, 2020, 5:30PM PT
Join this live presentation to learn more about EVs. Their advantages for the environment are much talked about, and sales are growing but you may still have questions on whether an EV is for you, or even if you can afford one. Join for a virtual presentation to learn about EV basics, available incentives and more!
Location: Fresno, CA
Panelists: LaTisha Harris Equity Specialist
Host: Center For Sustainable Energy
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Go Green and Get Green Sacramento! Oct 01, 2020, 6:30 pm
Join this live presentation to hear how you can qualify to receive money before and after you buy or lease an electric car! We will talk about all the programs available to you and how they can be stacked together to maximize your savings all while helping the air you breathe.
Location: Sacramento, CA
Panelists: Marisol Sifuentes, Equity Specialist
Host: Center For Sustainable Energy
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Los Angeles: Get Paid to Drive Clean Oct 01, 2020, 4PM PT
Do you have questions about electric vehicles or incentive programs that earn you money when you drive clean? Want to learn about the latest EV models and how they help our environment? Celebrate National Drive Electric week with us and join our virtual presentation to learn how rewarding it is to drive electric vehicles!
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Panelists: Luzita Pineda, Equity Specialist and Jack Minnick, Outreach Coordinator
Host: Center For Sustainable Energy
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EV Charging Stations: Incentives for Purchasing and Install… Oct 02, 2020, 10 am PST
It was recently reported that only a small fraction of businesses and electric vehicle owners knew about the many incentives to purchase and install EV charging stations at homes or businesses. In this discussion we will explain the basics and answer any questions you have about tax credits, and state and local rebates, including how to find them. Chances are, you qualify for at least one!
Hosts: Will Barrett and Amanda Lance of ClipperCreek
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Lunch and Learn Webinar Sessions Sep 26-Oct 03, 2020, 12:00 - 12:30 pm
As part of National Drive Electric Week, join our 30-minute lunch break sessions to find out how electric cars save you money and time—and help the environment. Tune in for all three for a comprehensive overview of benefits or pick a session that interests you the most! The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is presenting along with experts from the Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance (MBEVA), Ecology Action. This free series is well-suited for anyone interested in learning more about drivi
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Manteca, CA Sep 26, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Manteca, CA
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Iowa City, IA Sep 26, 2020, noon-1 p.m.
Location: Iowa City, IA
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Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Sep 26, 2020, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A 1st-ever reunion of EV pioneers from "Who Killed the Electric Car?" who will discuss "Birth of the EV Movement--And Where We Must Go Now." Included: Chris Paine, the film's director & Chelsea Sexton, its main figure. This session follows an EV 101 on how to get your first EV, plus driver-made videos, creation of a recycled plastic Tesla Cybertruck, a video made just for us by Chevy, a look at Texas' EV growth, an EV road rally & info on equity within EV adoption.
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Panelists: Chris Paine, Alexandra Paul, Paul Scott, Dave Raboy, Smitty Smith, Lori Clark, Buzz Smith, Marvin Campbell, Marc Geller, Jennifer Krill, Michael B Conklin, Amy Atchley, Dan Neil, Shelley Francis, Colette Divine, Jay Friedland, Chelsea Sexton, Sherry Boschert
Host: Dallas-Fort Worth electric car advocates
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NDEW 2020 Virtual Room Sep 26, 2020, 10-2
Location: Independence, MO
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Spokane, WA Sep 26, 2020, 1pm-2pm followed by online musical concert.
Location: Spokane, WA
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Virtual Test Drive - Tesla Model 3 Sep 26, 2020, 11:00 am - 11:25 am ET
Join the fun when a person who has never ridden in an Electric Vehicle drives a Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor. This webinar is one in an all-day session offered by the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA). The other sessions are described below along with additional information about attending multiple sessions.
Location: Knoxville, TN
Panelists: Jack Goodwin
Host: Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association (KEVA) knoxev.org
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Cape Canaveral, FL Sep 27, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
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Brighton, CO Sep 27, 2020, 2pm
Location: Brighton, CO
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Solar&EV Expo Sep 27-Oct 03, 2020, 4
Our sixth annual Solar&EV Expo will be virtual this year, but still full of opportunities to learn about and celebrate electric mobility and solar power in western Maine. Webinars will cover the basics of solar and EVs, how to sign on to Community Solar projects, the eBike revolution, driving EVs in western Maine, EV charging etiquette, virtual test drives and more.
Location: Norway, ME
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Virtual Test Drives Sep 28-Oct 02, 2020, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM daily
The webinar link is for the virtual test drives on Saturday
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Syracuse, NY Sep 28, 2020, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Syracuse, NY
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St Paul, MN Sep 28, 2020, 11:30-1:00PM
Location: St Paul, MN
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Boston, MA Sep 29, 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Location: Boston, MA
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Egg Harbor Twp, NJ Sep 29, 2020, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
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Helena, MT Sep 29, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm
Perspectives from an electric vehicle driver, dealership, non-profit, local government and university on their interest in electric vehicles as well as benefits, opportunities, and challenges of electric vehicles in Montana.
Host: Montana Department of Environmental Quality i
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Montpelier, VT Sep 30, 2020, 7pm-9pm
Location: Montpelier, VT
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St Petersburg, FL Sep 30, 2020, 6-7 PM ET
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Wisconsin Statewide Event Sep 30, 2020, 1pm - 2 pm
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Ask An EV Owner Sep 30, 2020, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Estes Park, CO Sep 30, 2020, 12-1pm MST
Location: Estes Park, CO
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Kitchener, ON Sep 30, 2020, 11am-12pm
Location: Kitchener, ON
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Portland, OR Sep 30, 2020, 10 am PT
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Raleigh, NC Sep 30, 2020, 2:00p-3:30p EDT
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Richmond National Drive Electric Week Event Oct 01, 2020, 1 pm to 3 pm
Location: Richmond, CA
Host: City of Richmond Transportation Services Department
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Palm Springs, CA Oct 01, 2020, 11am -12pm
Register and attend to win a ClipperCreek home charging station! "Our second year and we love the support we are receiving from our electric vehicle drivers, and stakeholders in the Coachella Valley Region!" Join us and watch a virtual ride-and -drive, hear what rebates and incentives are available, know best practices for installation of home charging stations and much more!
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Host: Clean Cities Coachella Valley Region
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Davenport, IA Oct 01, 2020, 7-8 p.m.
Location: Davenport, IA
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Providence, RI Oct 01, 2020, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: Providence, RI
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Environment New Jersey Electric Vehicle 101 Oct 01, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location: Trenton, NJ
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Boston, MA Oct 01, 2020, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Boston, MA
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Lake Oswego, OR Oct 01, 2020, 10 am - 11 am
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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Saint Paul, MN Oct 01, 2020, 6:30-7:45PM
Location: Saint Paul, MN
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West Palm Beach, FL Oct 02, 2020, 12pm-1pm
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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DeWitt, NY Oct 02, 2020, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: DeWitt, NY
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Charleston, WV Oct 03, 2020, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Graham, NC Oct 03, 2020, 11am to 1pm
Location: Graham, NC
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Wilsonville, OR Oct 03, 2020, 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: Wilsonville, OR
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Asheville, NC Oct 03, 2020, 12 pm to 1 pm
Location: Asheville, NC
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Columbus, OH Oct 03, 2020, 1 to 5pm
We 4 hours of EVerything Electric Vehicle. Opening with an EV 101, learn about why some our members chose to go EV, & have an opportunity to have your questions about electric vehicles answered. The Ohio State University EcoCar team will present information about their current project. YouTuber Alex Sibila will join us to talk about his trip to Tesla HQ for Battery Day & Craig Hart will recap his time at Fully Charged Live in Austin. Take a virtual ride in a 2020 Leaf+ and so much more!
Location: Columbus, OH
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Fort Collins, CO Oct 03, 2020, 9:00am-10:30am MT
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Lexington, KY Oct 04, 2020, 11 am - 12 noon
Location: Lexington, KY
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Richmond, VA Oct 04, 2020, 3-4:30 PM
Location: Richmond, VA
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