What’s better than local handmade chocolate? How about local handmade chocolate and electric vehicles (EVs)? Toby Gadd, President and Co-Founder of Nuance Chocolate in Old Town Fort Collins recently decided the future had finally arrived and it was time to electrify his daily transport needs. After doing a bit of research online, he decided that…
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A wide range of analysts, including the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), are forecasting the highest gas prices in four years for the summer of 2018. EIA projects that this summer, gas prices will average around $2.74 per gallon, up from $2.41 per gallon last summer. If we add to these projections the fact that…
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The federal tax reform bill officially passed on December 20, and the bill did not include the repeal of the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit – a big win for EVs! Thank you to all of the DENC supporters who contacted your senator or congressperson to express your wish to see the federal EV…
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On March 7th from 6:30-8:30pm DENC will be holding a Volunteer Orientation at The Rocky Mountain Innosphere in Old Town Fort Collins. We invite you to join us for dinner, and some EV fun! This evening is a chance for you to meet other EV owners, enthusiasts, and advocates in your area. It’s also an…
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Fort Collins was chosen as the site for the Electrification Coalition’s first EV accelerator community for a variety of reasons, and the thriving and innovative local business sector was a major one. Energy solutions provider Spirae is an excellent example of the incredible companies we get to team up with across the region. A founding…
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In December Drive Electric Northern Colorado held a Ride and Drive and our EV enthusiast holiday party at one of the newest breweries in Northern Colorado, Snowbank Brewing Company. Not only does Snowbank offer a diverse list of unique brews, but also, Snowbank focuses their brewery culture heavily on innovation, and a passion for the…
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The Following Blog was written by Tom Lotz, the LEAF specialist at Tynan’s Nissan. Tom recently began driving the LEAF and cites the innovative technology and environmental benefits as his two favorite features of driving electric. Whether you are considering purchasing an EV, or just looking for some general information from a professional, Tom is…
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For more helpful information about EV tax credits, as well as the forms needed to apply for the credits, visit DriveElectricNoCo.Org/Tax-Credits Buy an EV Before the End of the Year and Save up to $13,500 on Your 2015 Taxes! In addition to cutting-edge technology and performance, state and federal tax credits are helping to make…
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Hear from Mayor of Fort Collins, Wade Troxell, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Electrification Coalition, Ben Prochazka, the leading force behind the Chevy Volt–Vehicle Line Director Tony Posawatz, Co-Founder of Odell Brewing Company Doug Odell, and other important voices in our community! This video discusses the Drive Electric Northern Colorado initiative and why it…
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The Northern Colorado region is unique for its ability to bring together communities, creating an active, fun, artistic, and innovative culture. Drive Electric Northern Colorado is proud to be a part of this culture with an innovation of its own—electric vehicles (EVs). Over the last few years, the number of EVs on the road in…
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