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January 2024 - SB350 and you
2024-01-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
How does SB350 impact you – both as an EV driver and as a resident of California? How much is a carrot and how much is a stick?
The Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act (Senate Bill 350) established clean energy, clean air, and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals, including reducing GHG to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The California Energy Commission is working with other state agencies to implement the bill.
Jason Greenblatt, a senior program analyst at Energetics, will be sharing his insights from the evaluation his team helps produce on progress of public charging and fleet projects across California within SB350. Jason has planned for and reported on EVs for over 15 years. Hear him talk about such topics as public DC fast charging and Vehicle to Grid (V2G). Bring your questions.
Join us as we again meet at the San Diego Automotive Museum. Be sure to RSVP so we can plan for pizza.

Note that the tour of Arcimoto originally scheduled for January had to be postponed due to a plumbing leak at their facility.

San Diego Auto Show
2023-12-29 10:00 - 2024-01-01 18:00 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, United States
December means it’s time for the annual San Diego International Auto Show. We will again have a booth and need volunteer staff. Volunteers will answer questions about the EV experience and share information to advance the adoption of EVs. You don’t need to be a subject matter expert – just bring your enthusiasm. The show runs for four days which we will break up into three-hour shifts. Even though the show opens to the public at 10am, first shift volunteers will need to arrive early to open up the booth.

If you would like to volunteer, please go to evaosd.org/volunteer and let us know the days that you can be available (yes more than one if possible) and your preferred time slots (morning, mid day, afternoon, evening). We would like to have at least two people staffing the booth at all times. Details about tickets and parking will be supplied to those responding.

December 2023 - Everything About EVs
2023-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual EV Meeting
This month we will cover all the basics about EVs including vehicle types, charging, and incentives. If you are new to EVs, bring your questions. If you are a veteran EV’er, bring your expertise to share. Invite your friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. that aren’t familiar with EVs. This meeting will serve as a dry run for explaining EVs to the public at the San Diego Auto Show.
!! ZOOM ONLY !!
No in person meeting
Register for the meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlceygpz8vH9AHAVp2199OBxiFoJuyLubC

MAAC Annual EVs and Coffee
2023-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | MAAC North Campus, 956 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA, 92084
The Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee (MAAC) has invited us to join them for their annual EVs and Coffee event. Coffee and admission are FREE. Come learn about EVs or share your EV experience with others.

November 2023 - Thankful for Rivian
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Our November meeting will have members of the San Diego Rivian Club talking about the vehicles and ownership experience. They will also give us an opportunity to see both the R1T truck and R1S SUV up close and see what makes them special.
The first Rivian R1T was delivered to a customer in September 2021. Now we see R1T pickups, the R1S SUVs, and Amazon Rivian delivery vans all over San Diego. Chatty Bialeschki is first president of the newly formed San Diego chapter of the Rivian Owners Club. Like other EV owners, they love talking about their vehicles.
Come hear what they have to say and get your questions answered. Don’t forget about the pizza we’ll have for those in attendance.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/297050705/) so we can plan the pizza

SDG&E EV Day
2023-10-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Are you interested in EVs, but not sure how or where to start? Join SDG&E and their community partners for a fun day at Snapdragon Stadium to learn from local EV enthusiasts.
Test drive a wide assortment of EV types in a pressure-free environment.
Clean Vehicle Highlights:

Drive an assortment of new EVs, including vehicles with hand control adaptations
Talk with local dealers in a pressure-free environment
Chat with local EV owners about their experiences
Learn about at-home and public charging
Get information on EV rebates and incentives

Members of the Electric Vehicle Association are encouraged to display their vehicles and help share the love of EVs. We want to show at least the following vehicles …

Tesla MS, M3, MX, MY
Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV
Polstar 2
Ford Mach E, Lightning
Rivian R1T, R1S
Hyundai Ionic 5, Ionic 6, Kona
VW ID4
Kia EV6

Please email Keith@evaosd.org if you and your vehicle can be available for the day.

October 2023 - Navigating the Used EV Marketplace
2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – Virtual
For October we’re putting together a Zoom meeting covering what you need to know about buying or selling a used EV. Keith will be joining from the Automotive Museum for anyone that wants to participate “in person”. Meeting via Zoom will facilitate greater participation by eliminating a long drive through heavy traffic for many members
We are working on having used car dealers, repair shops, and other businesses give their perspective. We would also like individuals to join in and relate experiences on both sides of the transaction. There will also be some discussion about the incentives available when purchasing a used EV. Bring your questions and we’ll do our best to find you an answer.
Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkde2rpjMsGdEiJdssDwZ4UOt_AAioQH8N

Groundbreaking for Rove EV charging plaza
2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Rove Santa Ana Charging Center, 1008 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92701, United States
Rove is a new company with the goal of building full-service electric vehicle charging centers. Santa Ana will be their first site in Southern California. See the web site for more about the company.

Hear from Rove’s CEO Nathan McDonnell & partners
Meet the Rove team behind the build
Enjoy refreshments
See the latest cars from fellow EV enthusiasts & local car club members

Send an email to Info@RoveCharging.com to RSVP

September 2023 - School Busses EV to Grid
2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
September is traditional back-to-school month. What better time to learn about how the El Cajon Valley School district is using busses with Bi Directional charging to put energy back into the grid during the summer peak. Nuvve and SDG&E will tell us how that is working out.
Nuvve is a Global Intelligent Energy Management Firm with High-Power, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Charging Stations.
Come hear how this technology is helping the school district and the grid. We will also be discussing vehicle to home/grid coming in the future.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/295981241/) to attend in person

EV Fiesta at the EV Learning Center
2023-09-09 12:00 - 15:00 | 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Learn more about the EV Learning Center at their Fall EV Fiesta. There will be food, drinks, live music, raffles, vendors, etc. Bring the family (including pets). All EV enthusiasts welcome!
Click HERE TO REGISTER

August 2023 - Clean Cars for All
2023-08-09 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Affordability has been a major hurdle keeping people from switching to an electric vehicle. A new program can provide you, your neighbor, or a friend with up to $12,000 toward the purchase or lease of an EV. This is in addition to tax credits and rebates.
Come hear about the coming San Diego Clean Cars 4 All Program. Claire Lion and Felix Lopez of GRID Alternatives will explain all the details about eligible zip codes, the income limits, incentive amounts, and eligibility for scrap vehicles. GRID is a non-profit organization that believes in a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy needs to benefit everyone.
The next hurdle buying an EV is finding a way to charge. Claire and Felix will also talk about GRID’s program to use GIS mapping to find sites for EV chargers in underserved areas. This is especially important for new EV owners living in multi-unit housing.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/295272634/) to attend in person
or REGISTER on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofuuopzgsGteu9nistw3dh6o-i1vlsMFR) to attend remotely.

80eDays Around the World Visit
2023-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
!! New Date and Place !!
Come join us as Rafael de Mestre stops in San Diego on his latest EV drive around the world.
You think you have experienced range anxiety? Try traveling around the world in an EV! It took 127 days for Rafael to drive it in a Tesla Roadster in 2012. In 2016 he did it again in a Tesla Model S. Some of his accomplishments include:
🏆 Winning the first EV race around the world in a STANDARD all-electric vehicle
🏆 Being the first man to drive ALONE around the world in an electric car
🏆 Making the FASTEST electric vehicle circumnavigation around the world ever (127 days)
🏆 Making the LONGEST drive in a standard electric car (17,574 miles).
Visit 80eDays.com for more of the project’s history and future plans.
This latest trip started in Hamburg, Germany. The Tesla Roadster was transported emission free over the Atlantic Ocean and the drive resumed from Ft. Lauderdale on July 4th. Along the way he has been stopping to meet with Tesla and EV groups and champion EV adoption.
Hear the Story
Come to our joint meeting with the San Diego Tesla Club to hear Raphael share his travel insights and discuss opportunities for EV owners in the coming year. He and his team are experts in roadtrip planning and finding places to charge. We’re sure to hear some interesting stories and learn some great travel tips.
Please RSVP on Meetup (meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/295049300) if you plan to attend.

July 2023 - EV Learning Center BBQ
2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
The EV Learning Center has invited us to their facility in San Marcos for a BBQ.
In addition to hearing about the EV-LC and its mission, Michael Bream of EV West will talk about how his company salvages parts from wrecked EVs and uses them to convert old ICE cars into EVs. This process means a second life for both EVs and classic cars. Just because an EV is totaled in a wreck doesn’t mean it has no value – batteries, motors, controllers, etc. can be used to convert your favorite ICE car into an EV. Will your car be a donor or a recipient?
Please RSVP on meetup so we can tell the EV Learning Center how many to expect.
Note: Since a BBQ is best enjoyed in person, there will be no Zoom option this month.

June 2023 - Optimizing Your Utility Bill, plus, Electric Trash Trucks
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
For June we will revisit the important topic of understanding and optimizing your utility bill. As of June 1st, the peak rate is over 80¢ per kWh. How do you choose the best rate for your circumstances and how can you shift your usage to minimize your costs? Factors include rate plans, solar, batteries, schedules and now new rules for NEM 3.0 installations. Our own newsletter editor, Dave Crow will help provide some answers.
But wait, there’s more! It’s never a favorite chore, but someone must take away the trash. Republic Services will soon be rolling out four electric garbage trucks. Stephen Herring from Republic will tell how this came about and the challenges that have to be overcome.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/294030721/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOGgrzooE9Bgdsx-hBpWdlccJ_zZMlHo) to join remotely

May 2023 - Simplifying Public Charging
2023-05-10 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Matt Teske of Chargeway will be our featured speaker for May. Chargeway’s mission is to develop a software platform and app that anyone, anywhere, with any language can use — easily understanding how EV charging fits into their lives. This is a must for anyone using public fast chargers.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292986097/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rfu6hqj8vGdQhXB92G6Q2KwGAf7ZCK1R4) to join remotely

MotorCars on MainStreet
2023-04-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Isabella Avenue and Orange Avenue, 1002 Orange Ave., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Emerald Keepers will be hosting an EV section at Coronado’s MotorCars on MainStreet event. They are looking for display cars. For more information visit the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

Ramona Earth Day
2023-04-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Ramona Community Garden, Ramona, 92065, United States
Check out a variety of EVs at the 2nd Annual Ramona Earth Day Festival.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

Earth Fest Balboa Park
2023-04-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Balboa Park, 3268-2972 Florida Dr., San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
Join Earth Fest Balboa Park as part of Drive Electric Earth Day. Share your experience and/or show your EV. For more information visit the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

La Mesa Earth Day Festival
2023-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 | CA
Show off your EV and tell how electricification is helping the planet.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

Green Transpo Expo
2023-04-22 09:00 - 15:00 | North County Mall, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Join the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce as they present their 2nd annual Green Transpo Expo! For more information see the event web page.
REGISTER HERE to be part of this Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) event.

SoCal Ford EV Meetup
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
We’re hosting an event featuring Ford EVs but all EVs and EV enthusiasts are welcome! We can show off our EVs, talk about our EV experiences, and end it with a drive to lunch! There will also be electric bikes, EV accessories, and info about EV conversions! We’ll also have representatives from Ford Model E to talk about the electric vehicle lineup from Ford!

Southern California Ford EV Meetup
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Electric Vehicle Learning Center, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Suite 106, San Marcos, CA, 92078, United States
Calling all Ford EVs! There’s a at the Electric Vehicle Learning Center for a special Cars and Coffee! Show off your EVs, talk about your EV experiences, and end it with a drive to lunch!
For more information visit MachEVlog.

Apr 2023 - EV Roadtrip Planning
2023-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
Our April presentation will be a walkthrough of planning a road trip from San Diego to the 34th annual Rt 66 Fun Run coming up in May. We’ll cover all the logistics and tools for a stress free drive full of memorable experiences. Use of publicly available charging will be highlighted.
Join us in person and enjoy some pizza or attend virtually via Zoom.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292687750/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArcuqpqD4iGdAyPUNgki1-gb2GrlmXRK3C) to join remotely

Carlsbad Green Business Expo
2023-04-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, 5934 Priestly Drive, Carlsbad, 92008, United States
Come help Carlsbad celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day. Admission is free to the public.

Mar 2023 - NEM 3.0 / Charger Cable Management
2023-03-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
For March we will cover two topics – NEM 3.0 and a proposed cable management solution for home chargers.
Net Metering 3.0 is scheduled to go into effect this April. It will drastically change how utilities will compensate customers with home solar for excess generation. One of the stated objectives is to encourage home batteries to store the excess rather than on the grid.
Anyone with a home charger faces the problem of wrangling a thick charge cord on the floor or ground. Susan Linwood will present her solution and show some of the prototypes working in her garage.
Again we plan on having a hybrid meeting. Join via Zoom or come in person and enjoy some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/292098350/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdeuhrj0tG9RiFSb4vS37Mk9QOOz3Rww3) to join remotely

Feb 2023 - Electric Car-Boat
2023-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
At our February meeting, Dan Wolfson will tell us about Poseidon AmphibWorks development of an electric amphibian. Started by the owner of a Miami duck tour company and an EV designer in San Diego, Poseidon wants to take advantage the mechanical simplification enabled by electric propulsion and use modern technology to reduce drag when moving through water. Anyone that lives near a body of water will appreciate what promises to be a merger of an Aptera land vehicle with a Candela boat.
Again we plan on having a hybrid meeting. Join via Zoom or come in person and enjoy some pizza.
Please RSVP on Meetup (https://www.meetup.com/san-diego-electric-vehicle-association-meetup/events/291337463/) to attend in person
or Register on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIudumpqDosGtdCff4Xc7Lh2fuyHJ3XaNS-) to join remotely

2023 Lung Force Walk
2023-01-29 07:30 - 23:30 | Liberty Station, Lot J: 2380 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The EVA and SDG&E will be supporting the Lung Associations walk by displaying example electric vehicles. We are looking for at least six members to volunteer showing their cars and answering questions from the public.

2023 National EVA Meeting
2023-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Aptera Headquarters, Carlsbad, CA, United States
The Electrical Vehicle Association annual meeting will be held on January 28th at Aptera. It will include a wrap-up of EVA’s very successful 2022, a briefing on plans for 2023, and EVA’s 2022 award presentations. Other weekend activities will include a tour of the Aptera headquarters (with some ride opportunities), a barbeque, dinner at Windmill Food Hall, and an ‘EVs and Espresso’ event.
This event is for EVA members only. Click HERE for more information and to register.

Jan 2023 - Apartment And Condo Charging
2023-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 | San Diego Automotive Museum & Zoom, 2080 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, 92101, United States
This month we will be talking about apartment and condo charging with a representative from SDG&E.
Join us via Zoom or in person and have some pizza.

San Diego International Auto Show
2022-12-30 - 2023-01-02 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Electric Vehicle Association of San Diego will be teaming up with the San Diego Auto Show to advocate for and educate about the latest electric vehicle offerings. It is a great way to see most electric vehicle offerings in one location.
https://www.sdautoshow.com/
