West Hartford To Showcase Benefits Of Electric Vehicles

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Like it or not, electric energy appears to be the propellant of the future, with electric power seemingly poised to replace internal combustion as society looks to become more green.

Electric vehicles, electric bikes, electric lawn equipment and information on electric heat pumps and more will be on display during West Hartford’s Electric Showcase Sunday, Sept. 24, coinciding with the 13th annual National Drive Electric Week.

The event will take place adjacent to the popular Blue Back Farmer’s Market in the West Hartford Town Hall parking lot, 50 S. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from owners and dealers of electric vehicles, bikes, and lawn equipment and to ask questions about owning and operating the technology.

The Town of West Harford’s electric zero-turn commercial mower and new Ford E-Transit Van will also be on display.

"Electrification is a key strategy to decarbonize the transportation system, buildings and other sectors in the United States, and now is a pivotal time as the planet is breaking heat records to transition to all-electric options," wrote the Town of West Hartford in an event announcement.

"Additionally, the Inflation Reduction Act provides rebates for electric vehicles among its many sweeping climate investments."

Events like West Hartford's are seen as crucial to showing folks what is out there in terms of electric energy.

“This year’s West Hartford Electric Showcase is a great opportunity to learn from owners and dealers of electric vehicles, bikes and lawn care. We’re excited to share our excitement for these technologies with our neighbors,” said Samantha Dynowski, state director of Sierra Club Connecticut. “They are not only better for the climate and the pocketbook, they are fun!”

Catherine Diviney, the Town of West Hartford's energy specialist said “this is going to be a great community event. I hope it draws a big crowd. Electrification is a key strategy identified in the town’s energy plan toward a sustainable, clean energy future. Events like these, organized by our dedicated volunteers, provide a fantastic forum for education and peer learning so that residents can get the information they need to make informed choices.”