As a result of bypassing federal regulations on diesel emissions, Volkswagen Motors made a settlement with the US government that obliges the company to make a substantial investment in clean technologies, including electric vehicles and EV infrastructure. California recently held several open sessions inviting ideas on use of the VW settlement funds. The concepts presented…
Spring EV Expo 2016 DATE CHANGED FORWARD ONE DAY: SUNDAY March 20, 2016 12pm-4pm NOLA Motorsports Center, Avondale, LA Held in conjunction with America’s only zero-emissions motorcycle race eMotoRacing as well as vintage/historic races March 18-20, 2016 EV Expo entry included with Motorsports Center day pass Learn about EVs and talk to owners of Nissan…
Should homeowners without driveways be allowed to install an EV charging station at their curb? In many municipalities around the country, the answer is yes. Demand for electric transportation in New Orleans is rising, and the need for curbside charging is starting as well. Recent news shows some challenges faced by EV owners in this…
EV Day NOLA 2015 Thanks to all who exhibited or attended the first Electric Vehicle Expo for New Orleans on November 14, 2015! At least 16 EV owners brought their cars and talked to the 100+ visitors about the experience of driving and owning electric transportation. See photos below and watch the Solar Alternatives sponsored…
New Orleans EV Day 2015 Saturday November 14, 11am – 4pm Hosted by Whole Foods Market Broad Ave Location: 300 North Broad Street Suite 103 New Orleans, LA 70119 Map and Directions Join your community and local Electric Vehicle owners in a celebration of progress made to “electrify” transportation in New Orleans! Clean, domestic electric…
If you’re in a pinch along the New Orleans Elysian Fields/I-610 corridor, it looks like the Big Easy Travel Plaza now has a Level 1 120V EVSE port installed. Plugshare.com shows a L1 EVSE with access through ShorePower, a truck electrification company. ShorePower’s website for more info on their EVSE offerings is: http://shorepower.com/komfortkits.html
Did you know? The US Department of Energy sponsors local organizations throughout the country to help advance alternative and clean fuels. Both Louisiana Clean Fuels and the Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuels Partnership organizations have a mission to promote clean transportation while improving air quality and national security. They have held meetings for electric vehicle stakeholders and helped raise…
Thanks to Kody Najarian for mentioning the AHRMA electric motorcycle racing series at the NOLA Motorsports track near New Orleans, LA at the end of March. This is the first time an electric vehicle (albeit 2-wheel) racing event has been showcased in New Orleans, and promises to be an exciting and novel experience. See the EMotorRacing…
Welcome to the new website at ev-la.org! The Louisiana electric vehicle community has been growing quickly in recent months with several new vehicles on the market and an increased awareness in the general public. The hope is for this site to encourage the community of owners and businesses in the EV industry to work together to…