Third National Plug In Day Kicks Off
Today marks the third annual National Plug In Day, highlighting the accelerated growth in the electric vehicle market.
Over 90 cities all across the U.S. are hosting events today so that prospective buyers can learn more about the clean-air benefits and fuel cost-savings of electric vehicles.
Automakers including Nissan, GM, Tesla, Mitsubishi, Ford and Honda are among those supporting the events today with test rides and test drives available throughout the country. The number of plug-in models have risen from seven in 2010 to 28 this year.
Events across the nation will vary, but in Philadelphia, U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah will speak and test drive an electric car. In Las Vegas, event participants will be treated to a solar EV charging canopy while Seattle, speed enthusiasts will be drag racing their EVs. In Long Beach, California, around 100 electric vehicles are expected to be available for viewing and test drives.
“Americans are finding out how liberating it can be to drive electric. We noticed a significant increase in electric vehicle sales following the last National Plug In Day, and the numbers keep rising,” said Plug In America president Richard Kelly.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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