MEDB presents “EV Showcase” on August 12th at Queen Kaahumanu Center

Jul 20, 2017

Maui residents who are curious about Electric Vehicles (EV) or hybrids will have a hands-on opportunity to learn about them at the “EV Showcase,” on Saturday, August 12th at Queen Kaahumanu Center, 10 am to 2 pm.

EVohana by JUMPSmartMaui will also be launched during the event.

Membership in EVohana provides access to 44 chargers across 13 Fast Charger stations island-wide. MEDB accepted ownership of these stations to assure continuity of the fast charging network service in Maui.
According to the vehicle registration database, there are a total of 737 all-electric vehicles registered in Maui County in addition to 3,425 hybrid-electric vehicles.

“Consumer demand for EVs and Hybrids has never been higher. Batteries with more charge capacity, more charging stations, the price of gasoline and residents becoming more environmentally conscious are all contributing factors,” said Leslie Wilkins, MEDB’s President & CEO. “The EV Showcase will be an excellent way to get answers to frequently asked questions about these vehicles.”

As we work to achieve a complete clean energy future, electrification of ground transportation will play an integral role in reducing our state’s overall carbon footprint and increasing use of renewable resources on our islands,” said Sharon Suzuki, President of Maui Electric Company (MECO). “It’s through partnerships like the EV Showcase that we hope to fuel interest to get more EVs on our roads.
Options for electric vehicles are expanding rapidly as new models are being introduced by almost every car manufacturer,” said Fred Redell, Energy Commissioner for the County of Maui. “New options and an expanding market mean opportunity and the County of Maui is pleased to see MEDB and MECO increasing awareness.
The EV Showcase is sponsored by the County of Maui, Maui Electric Company, Hitachi, Aloha Kia Maui, Maui Toyota, Maui County Federal Credit Union and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union.
For more information, email info@jumpsmartmaui.com or call (808) 875-2300.

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