National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is fast approaching and Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC) and the Northern Colorado Electric Vehicle (EV) Enthusiasts are gearing up for their third annual NDEW EV rally. This year, NDEW is September 8th – 16th and the Northern Colorado EV Rally will be held at Snowbank Brewing in Fort Collins…
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One of the most hotly-demanded cars of all time is finally starting to make its way to Northern Colorado and according to Patrick Mahoney, one of the first Model 3 owners in the area, it lives up to all the hype. But don’t just take Patrick’s word for it. His 13-year-old daughter agrees, “If I…
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What do you think 2018 holds for electric vehicles (EVs)? There are many signs that 2018 will be a monumental year for EVs. Last year we saw many automakers commit to some form of vehicle electrification. In addition, 2017 saw record numbers of EVs hit the road across the US. There is a lot of…
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Last year, Drive Electric Northern Colorado successfully achieved the largest electric vehicle (EV) rally in Colorado history! On Saturday, September 17th, 2016, as part of National Drive Electric Week, 83 EVs poured into the First National Bank parking lot in Fort Collins, Colorado and made history. This was an important milestone for the region as…
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Battery prices have declined 80 percent in the last six years. Major automakers are making commitments to electric lineups, and to technological innovations to reduce costs and increase range. Charging stations are spreading across U.S. highways and reaching rural pockets of the nation. It’s safe to say that electric vehicles are on the rise, and…
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As is the case with most new and rapidly expanding technologies, there are many misconceptions regarding the capability, diversity, and price of electric vehicles (EVs). Below we have debunked the six most common myths about EVs found in consumer culture today: Range is an Issue Although range is a common fear amongst those considering buying…
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A recent study by Ford motor company showed that over 90 percent of EV owners plan to buy a second electric car in the future. Nick Peterson, a 9th grade counselor at Fossil Ridge High School in Fort Collins, is among this majority. Nick is one of the many EV owners who couldn’t go back…
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