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Drive The Future HBCU Earth Day Event 2019 @ Spelman College
April 12, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event: “Drive The Future HBCU Sustainable Transportation/Energy 2019” – Earth Day Event
Location: Spelman College – Atlanta University Center
With The Campuses of Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University & Morehouse School of Medicine
Date/Time: Friday, April 12, 2019 : 1p – 5p
Audience: 13K+ invited – Students / Faculty / Staff & Alumni of Atlanta University Center Colleges & Universities and the surrounding community
Admission: FREE – Open To Students / Faculty / Staff & the Surrounding Community
Be a part of History with us at “Drive The Future – HBCU Tour 2019”. The first event in the country focused on Educating and Engaging these HBCU’s and surrounding communities on the benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and sustainable clean energy transportation. We will raise the awareness of today’s next generation transportation and provide free rides in a wide array of vehicles at varying price points (new and pre-owned vehicles starting at $6k and up). The save the date is attached to this email.
This brand neutral event will focus on education and engagement of Electric, Connected, Autonomous & Shared vehicle technology. The event will include:
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EV Drivers displaying their vehicles (EVHybridNoire members who are Alumni of AUC Institutions)
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Ride & Drives – Vehicles at all price points
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Electric Vehicle/Charging Infrastructure Engagement & Education
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Highlight Women EV Drivers (fastest growth sector)
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Electric Motorcycle Built by EVHybridNoire members
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Affordable EVs (Dispelling myth that EVs are out of financial reach of this community)
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We have invited HR Teams to be onsite, exposing attendees to career opportunities in Mobility/Energy sector
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Public Health Professional onsite, explaining the Health Benefits of zero emission vehicles (high asthma rates in Black & Brown communities)
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Vehicles that have collectively driven over 500K electric / zero emission miles collectively by diverse EV drivers
Vehicles that will be displayed:
TESLA, NISSAN, CHEVY, BMW, FORD, JAGUAR, Electric Motorcyle built by EVHybridNoire member and more
Partners:
Blacks in Energy + Morehouse + Spelman + Clark Atlanta University + Morehouse School of Medicine Alumni Asso + SEEA and many more.