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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Spanish language side of the DEED event promotional notices inserted into 23,000 Manteca utility bills. The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success.

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EV advocacy, provincial style 

Electric Auto Association

VEVA membership was originally comprised of folks into DIY EV conversions, but now leans toward LEAF and Tesla owners. Within a year of purchasing his Chevrolet Bolt, Constantine joined VEVA and became active. Such videos as Go Electric and My EV lets me… on the VEVA website feature impressive messaging. Again like U.S.

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Best speakers ever

Electric Auto Association

Much earlier in the chapter’s history, member Otmar Ebenhoech, who would go on to create the Villa DC Motor Controller, made a strong impression on the DIY community using DC motors. After losing his EV1 to a crusher, Pohorsky took over the lease of a Chevrolet S-10 , a pick-up truck with an EV1 motor. “GM

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Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

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For even more space, the second row folds flat producing plenty of room for a run to the DIY store or maybe some antiquing. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse. Road Test: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. Road Test: 2019 Subaru Ascent.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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Being able to fit four full-size adults in the cabin makes it ideal for making it your camping or other outdoor adventure vehicle, or those quick runs to the DIY store. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Maverick XL FWD Hybrid

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It can be a light-duty delivery vehicle, used by ranchers or farmers needing an inexpensive runabout, outdoor enthusiasts and households wanting a versatile DIY project vehicle. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.

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