SPONSORS & DONORS
PSE&G, designer of the first diesel-electric bus in 1934, is a leading diversified energy company. PSE&G is committed to identifying and seizing opportunities in energy services and related fields, while maintaining its high level of gas and electric service to its traditional residential and business customers. They have been a major sponsor of the 21st
Century Automotive Challenge from the beginning.
NESEA (The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association) David Barclay, Director
Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association, proud sponsor of the 21st
Century Automotive Challenge and the next feature venue for EEVC
vehicle,
the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Festival in Kempton, PA (15
miles west of Allentown) September 19, 20, 21, 2008.
Snap-on Tools
Stephen and Janice Kurkoski,
NESEA Volunteers
"Good Luck Everyone!"
Nancy Hazard,
former director, NESEA American Tour de Sol
"Keep up the great work!"
Mike Bianchi,
"TdS and 21CAC: important parts of my EV education"
NESEA volunteers:
Barbara and Drew Gillett
"Keep following the Tour arrows"
Gail Burrington
"Run with the Sun"
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Club dues
Membership provides you with a subscription to the monthly newsletter, keeping you informed about international and local electric vehicle technology and events.
Mail your annual $20 payment, name and address to: P.O Box 134
Valley Forge, PA 19482
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21st Century Automotive Competition Winners!
Download the full results of the competition!
EEVC member Alan Arrison wins Best Electric Vehicle Award
(below)
Winner of the Crowd Pleaser Award
- Over-all Best Electric
- Most efficient passenger and cargo carrier
- Best crafted vehicle
- Alan Arrison and his VW pickup on display at 2008 21st Century Automotive Challenge (below)
21st century Automotive Challenge Competition
On June 7 and 8, 2008, many folks joined us in the second annual 21st Century Automotive Challenge Competition and helped demonstrate how we can enjoy better personal transportation with less petroleum consumption and less impact on the environment. The competition, was organized by the Eastern Electric Vehicle Club, a chapter of the U. S. Electric Auto Association, and featured a number of events highlighting different approaches to energy-saving automotive transportation including:
The Tour-to-the-Shore
A RALLY TO THE SCENIC JERSEY SHORE WITH POINTS
FOR ACCURATE DRIVING
AND GREATEST FUEL
ECONOMY
In Three Divisions
1. Gasoline Cars, Trucks and SUVs.
winner: Ed Kreibick, in a Mercedes 300D at 30.78 (below)
2. Diesel and Biodiesel Vehicles
winner: Simon Hauger in a VW Jetta at 66.83 mpg
3. Gasoline-Electric Hybrids.
over-all winner: Jack Martin in a Honda Insight at 124.62 mpg (below)
Prius winner: Al Walker, the Hobbit, in a Toyota Prius at 68.97 mpg
The Run to the River
A SIMULATED COMMUTE
FOR PLUG-IN HYBRID
VEHICLES TO AND FROM
THE DELAWARE
New this year:
Thirty miles to “work” in the morning and
back in the afternoon with recharging
during the day. Minimum fuel
consumption wins.
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winner:
Jerry Asher (below) in a plug-in Prius, who is traveling around the country with his decorated car, the Spirit of DC! |
The Electric Vehicle Competition
A Collection of Events for Vehicles of the Future, including:
EFFICIENCY AND
DRIVEABILITY RUNS and
THE AUTOCROSS
These events were won by The Burlington County Electech's converted Ford Escort, The Olympian (below)
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Members
Ranging from experts to entrpeneurs, beginners with an interest to those with a mission, the members of EEVC have a goal of exchanging information about alternative energy sources. Some own and operate cars, boats, bicycles, tractors, motorcycles, with electric and alternative fuel drives. Others have job-related expertise in engineering and science and share their experiences during meetings or through the newsletter.
MEetings
If you have an interest in the potential of electric power or wouild like to share your experience with alternative energy, join us at our monthly meeting. Our meetings feature informal discussions and presentations, featuring members' latest projects and the latest EV news. Many club members are recognized experts in the field and are always ready to give advice to those who have questions. Anyone with interest is welcome to attend.
Meetings are held second Wednesday of the month
at 7 PM Room 49
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
201 East Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, Pa 19462
Park in the back of the high school. We usually post a big EEVC sign at the entrance. Enter and turn right. The room is the first on the left.
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Events
Besides the regular meetings, club members participate in many other activities, like Earth Day, and various local ecology and energy activities.
Duryea Days is a major car show held each Labor Day weekend in Boyertown, Berks County. Here, club-members display their vehicles for thousands of people who come to admire a varied mix of unique and historic cars. Local televisions stations and newspapers turn to us as an authority on EV technology. The EEVC works closely with the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles which houses the largerst collection of electric vehicles in the United States.
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