ACUA - Drive Electric Celebration

We are currently planning our 2022 Drive Electric Celebration. Click the button below to sign up for our mailing list to be notified when our next electric vehicle event is announced.

We would like to thank everyone who participated in our Virtual 2021 Drive Electric Celebration! Speakers with diverse knowledge about the electric vehicle industry gave informative presentations to help residents understand the benefits of electric vehicles and how the electric vehicle network is growing in New Jersey.

If you missed the webinar, recorded versions of the presentations are available below and on our YouTube page. The videos give viewers insight on where the electric vehicle industry is currently and how it is expected to grow in the future. Topics covered include state electric vehicle incentive programs, the zero emission heavy-duty truck market, EV technology of the future and more.

Featured Speakers:

Andrea Friedman, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Eve Gabel-Frank, ChargEVC
Nekabari Goka, Pepco Holdings (Parent to our local Atlantic City Electric)
James Sherman, Climate Change Mitigation Technologies
Dr. Patrick Hossay, Stockton University

Presentation: Electric Vehicle Programs

Andrea Friedman
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Drive Green New Jersey - NJDEP’s site covers so much; from EV basics, charging, policy issues and incentives for individuals, businesses governmental agencies and more.

Links Mentioned:
Charge Up New Jersey - Rebates for EV Purchase or Lease
It Pay$ to Plug In - NJ's Electric Vehicle Charging Grants
You're In Charge - EV Campaign Videos by Comedian Tom Papa

Electric Vehicles in NJ: The Current EV Landscape

Eve Gabel-Frank
ChargEVC - This organization’s focus includes outreach and collaboration with policy makers to advocate and create policies and incentives to address barriers to EV adoption and improve access to EV charging infrastructure.

Atlantic City Electric Perspectives

Nekabari Goka
Pepco Holdings (Parent Company of Atlantic City Electric)
Atlantic City Electric EV Information

The Current Status and Trajectory of the Zero Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Truck Market in NJ

James Sherman
Climate Change Mitigation Technologies - CCMT is a NJ based developer and manager of medium and heavy-duty battery electric truck projects for public and private fleets that are ready to make the move to zero emission vehicles in order to reduce their C02 emissions and total cost of ownership.

The Future of Driving

Dr. Patrick Hossay
Stockton University

Q&A / Lightning Round

Atlantic County Green Innovation Facebook Group - Discuss innovative environmental projects happening in our area and stay updated on advances in green technology, clean energy, electric vehicles, wastewater reuse, water conservation and more.

NJEAA - New Jersey Electrified Auto Addicts

South Jersey Electric Vehicle Club (SJEVC)

Atlantic County EV Charging Stations - Find out where to recharge in Atlantic County.

National Drive Electric Week - NDEW is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

Plug In America - Provides information including a lot of specifics on vehicles that make shopping for an EV easier.

Electric Auto Association - (Membership Group) Get connected to a network of EV enthusiasts sharing resources! The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association is the closest chapter.

Delaware Valley Tesla Owners Club - A community of owners and enthusiasts committed to advancing Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.