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Celebrate National Drive Electric at the FM!
September 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
National Drive Electric Week is September 14-22. Leading Force has teamed up
with the Downtown Yakima Farmers Markets (DYFM) to celebrate the last day of the event (Sept. 22nd) to show off those electric rides.
This is a great opportunity to bring your Electric Vehicle (EV) and meet other EV owners from around the Valley. If you would like to join are EV owners at the DYFM on S 3rd Street and Yakima Ave, please visit the National Drive Electric Week link to register: https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1798
Side note for EV drivers participating; be prepared to answer public questions from 9am-1pm. Vehicles need to be parked on the DYFM site by 8:30am. Vehicles that show up afterwards will be turned away for public safety. EV owners will be allowed to leave at 1:15pm; wait 15 minutes after market ends for public safety.
Do you have interest in learning more about EV and the EV community? Then come and visit the happy EV owners to discuss the pros and cons of electric vehicles. Learn about apps, tax incentives, and charging station locations in Yakima.
The DYFM takes place every Sunday from 9am to 1pm and operates till the end of October. Enjoy a feature of farmers, ranchers, food vendors, artist stands/crafters, and food processors from the state of Washington and bordering counties of Idaho and Oregon.
Personal Electric Vehicles space will be available in front of The Capitol Theatre.
Governor Inslee has issued a proclamation declaring September 14-22, 2019, as Drive Electric Week in the state of Washington.