500 People Attended AV狼论坛鈥檚 First EV Car Show
The state鈥檚 first electric vehicle car show was held in Anchorage on Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Dimond Center in partnership with the AV狼论坛 Energy Authority, the AV狼论坛 Electric Vehicle Association, and the AV狼论坛 Electric Vehicle Working Group. The event attracted over 500 attendees.
Michelle Wilber hosted a table for ACEP during the event to provide the attendees information on electric vehicle performance. Wilber shared insights from ACEP鈥檚 EV data collection efforts on cold-weather impacts to EV range and directed attendees toward the for a customized comparison of EVs and traditional vehicles.
Including Wilber鈥檚 Chevrolet Bolt, 39 EVs were on display to the public. Chevrolet, Fisker, Ford, Peterbilt, Porsche, Tesla, Volkswagen and Volvo vehicles were represented at the show, with both dealers and individual EV owners participating. Attendees had the opportunity to ride and drive select EVs to experience the comfort and acceleration synonymous with new EV models. As part of the event, the Dimond Center held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the future installation of an AEA-funded EV fast charging station.
For more information on ACEP鈥檚 EV research, please contact Michelle Wilber at mmwilber@alaska.edu.
An attendee sits in one of the EVs on display at the state鈥檚 first electric vehicle car show. Photo courtesy of Dimond Center.