Electric Vehicle Club of Gainesville

10/03/2018

Quote: An Italian friend of mine who teaches yoga to cyclists mentioned that “I would say it’s because in the EU, e-bikes are seen more as an incentive to tourism for those who are not in shape. Also, in Europe there is a much older population overall.”

Electric mountain bikes are being embraced in Europe, but shunned in the USA. We explore the reasons behind the different receptions so far.

09/07/2018

Hey City of Gainesville, FL - Government!

08/27/2018

Who wants a test drive?

Just as the diesel truck industry is in disbelief of what Tesla Semi can do and it is asking for proof, CEO Elon Musk taunts them by claiming a Tesla Semi prototype drove ‘across the country …

08/16/2018

We had a great Happy Hour this evening with 13 attendees. Thanks to Juan of Reva for the great presentation and to Cypress & Grove for hosting!

07/18/2018

This morning we had a great overview of the city's efforts by Fleet Manager Doug Weichman.

This morning we had a great overview of the city's efforts by Fleet Manager Doug Weichman. Thanks to the almost dozen Sparks who joined us!

06/23/2018

Did you miss our inaugural Happy Hour presentation on Wednesday? You're in luck! Here's Don's presentation and Happy Hour will now be a bi-monthly event.

Special thanks to:
Cypress & Grove Brewing Co. for hosting
Chimera Creators for A/V and presention editing

Wednesday June 20th, 2018 from 6:30p - 7:30p

11/25/2017

Did you know that prior to Tesla the most successful EV in the US was made right here in Florida?

The CitiCar was an electric car produced between 1974 and 1977 by a U.S. company called Sebring-Vanguard, Inc., based in Sebring, Florida. Sebring-Vanguard was sold to Commuter Vehicles, Inc., which produced similar vehicles (the Comuta-Car and Comuta-Van) from 1979 to 1982. Its exterior design live...

09/15/2017

Weekend reading anyone?

Yes, you too could own your own 'filling station'. We talked to someone who does.

08/05/2017

Who wants to go on a road trip?

"The 238-mile range for the Chevy Bolt is a big problem for Tesla." -Business Insider

The votes are in: the new, all-electric Chevy Bolt is making waves in the automotive industry, surpassing even Tesla's newest model. It was even selected by Motor Trend as their 2017 Car of the Year! Stop by Davis Chevrolet and test drive the future today! Electric Vehicle Association of Gainesville

07/06/2017

This is exciting.

All of Volvo's cars will have an electric motor in two years.

07/05/2017

See you all in the morning!

06/21/2017

Who knew it was called "Hypermiling"?

It's possible to drive a Tesla Model S P100D more than 560 miles on a single charge. Possible, not pleasant.