ChargEV Coalition to “Electrify State Street” 10/15, 10a-3p

Ride-and-Drive Fleet of Electric Vehicles: Cars, Bus, Truck

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Press Conference 12:30pm

Smith/Pinkin Bill Sets Course for Full Launch of EVs on NJ Roadways

Trenton, NJ – ChargEVC on behalf of diverse stakeholders promoting robust electric vehicle adoption in New Jersey is “Electrifying State Street” in Trenton with Ride-and-Drive opportunities for elected officials, as well as Commissioners and senior staffers from the Murphy Administration on Monday October 15^th from 10am-3pm.

Vehicles will include a variety of electric cars currently on the market for driving opportunity, as well as the chance to view a Proterra electric bus and BYD electric refuse truck.

Electric vehicles are a key part of Governor Murphy’s plans to keep the state on a path to 100 percent clean energy by 2050, including 330,000 electric cars by 2025.  Motor vehicles currently produce roughly one-half of the pollutants that affect the environment and human health.

Following the scheduled meeting of Senate Environment and Energy Committee at which Committee Substitute for S2252 will be heard, a press event will be held showcasing promise of comprehensive legislation to remove barriers to moving into an electrified transportation system to reach state goals for clean energy future.

WHEN: Monday, October 15, 2018

Ride & Drive Opportunity: 10am-12pm and 2-3pm (legislative staffers, BPU, DEP)

Ride & Drive Opportunity: 12- 2pm (Legislators, other VIPs)

PRESS CONFERENCE: 12:30pm

WHERE: 131-137 W. State Street, Trenton (at State House Annex Courtyard)

   Press Conference -Rain location, State House Room 103.

WHO:

• Senator Bob Smith (D-17), Chairman Senate Environment & Energy Committee
• Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-18), Chairwoman Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
• BPU President Joseph Fiordaliso
• Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora
• Pamela Frank, CEO ChargEV Coalition

WHAT:

Ride-and-Drive event to support and promote electric vehicles. To set an appointment to drive an electric car, please contact ashley@gabelassociates.com.

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ChargEV Coaltion is a Non-Profit organization focused on the development of policies, incentives, & programs that address barriers to electric vehicle adoption in New Jersey.  For more information, visithttp://www.chargevc.org.