"Spirit of DC" - Back on Blue Hwy known as Pacific Coast Hwy 1 with Re-invigorated with B&B Battery Pac ... Thanks to PluginSupply's Robb Protheroe

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All -

On Friday afternoon, 30 January 2009, the "Spirit of DC" was operationally in excellent order and happy to be back on the road, trucking from Petaluma via the Bodega Road to the US Coast Guard Training Center and onto Pacific Coast Highway 1 (PCH 1) on into San Francisco on Hwy 101. The PHEV Kit was checked and shown in good functionally operating order; the depleted battery pac was replaced and re-invigorated and balanced with a B&B EB20 battery pack. Even EVJerry got quite a PbA lead gel training course with lots of 'hands on' practical exercises included! Lots! All thanks to the time and EVfort, expertise and generosity graciously given Robb Protheroe of PluginSupply. As well as Robb's Sweetie, Paz. Do See www.PluginSupply for more details and background info.

At this hour and at the Ft Mason International Hostel (Fisherman's Wharf) in San Francisco, the "Spirit" is delightfully charged up! and prep'ing for tomorrow's EVent -- on Saturday at 11:00AM at the Chapel-Flagpole area on the Ft Mason National Historic Park, the "Spirit" will initiate its launch of the Sun Belt Grand Finale - the announced start of a 10-week, an estimated 10,000-mile run from San Francisco to Washington, DC via Florida. Back on the Capital Mall in time for the Earth Day Weekend with the EPA 5th National Sustainable Design Expo, EVADC as the lead sponsor of PHEV All Around America will proclaim the "Spirit" as truly the first All American PHEV for having been to all 48 State Capitals.

Besides re-visiting California and Arizona to see new EAA Sister Chapters, the Sun Belt Grand Finale will cover the eight remaining State Capitals for visits: Santa Fe, NM; Oklahoma City, OK; Austin, TX: Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Nashville, TN; and Montgomery, AL. The EVducation Tour back includes visiting with four EAA Sister Chapters in Texas and two in Tennessee.

More edited in details to follow with some stats.
EVer now in San Francisco with the Golden Gate in sight,
"Spirit" & EVJerry

On Trial Run, "Spirit of DC" Hit 99.9MPG on 21-Mile Trip from Petaluma to Sebastopol, California

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All,
After some four workday sessions with Robb Protheroe of PluginSupply, the "Spirit" was ready to sally forth in the late afternoon on a run from Petaluma to Sebastopol, CA. The recording on this one way 21-Mile trip was max'ing out the 99.9MPG. However, the return trip for a total of 41 miles toto showed 74.3MPG. Conclusion: "Spirit" is back in operational shape, ready to sally forth onto San Francisco and all across America to Washington, DC.
More input to be forthcoming. Especially on the PbA battery schooling that EVJerry has been receiving on this EVducational Tour.
EVer from Petaluma today, San Francisco tomorrow,
"Spirit" and EVJerry

Upgrading to Happy Battery Pac on the "Spirit of DC" with Work Sessions with Robb Protheroe at PluginSupply, Monday - Wednesday, 26-28 January 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, & EVnthusiasts, One & All -
The "Spirit of DC" arrived at Robb Protheroe's PluginSupply location on Sunday, 25 Jan 09 in order to upgrade the PbA battery pack, which was found quite depleted. Work sessions started Monday with EVJerry on an EVducational learning curve of his own with EVer so pragmatic instructions from Robb. Over the next few days of adjusting the upgraded B & B EV20 PbA pac, the "Spirit" got its best operations by Wednesday afternoon, 28 Jan 09 -- with a solid battery pac, the "Spirit" took three EVMode trial runs, which showed 9.9, 12.5, and 11.8 electric miles at approximately 22MPG on the average.
Tomorrow, with another two trial runs of at least 10 electric miles each, it seems quite certain that the "Spirit" could have well over 51 electric miles ... and with a gallon of gas, it'd hit the goal of the 101MPG assisted by electricity from tallying the 51 electric miles and 50 plus gas miles. We will see! It's all part of the PHEV EVxperience!
So the "Spirit" is just about ready to launch its Sun Belt Grand Finale from San Francisco, California - a run across America to Washington, DC, via an Amtrak Auto Train from Florida. In the Sun Belt run, the "Spirit" will be visiting the last eight reminding State Capitals: Santa Fe, New Mexico; Oklahoma City, OK; Austin, TX, Baton Rouge, LA; Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Nashville, TN; and Montgomery, AL. Also, there are a number of EAA Sister Chapters to be visited -- San Francisco EVA, San Francisco Peninsula EAA; San Jose EAA, Central Coast EAA, Ventura Cty EAA, Flagstaff EAA, N.Texas EAA, Austin Area EAA, Alamo City EAA, Houston EAA, Knoxville EVA, Chattanooga EAA and Sun Coast EVA.
EVer in Prep,
"Spirit" & EVJerry

"Spirit of DC" on Work Run to Luscious Garage in San Francisco for Upgrading Battery Pack

Cheer PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, & EVnthusiasts, One & All -

More details to be edited in about one depleted PbA battery pack and run to Luscious Garage in San Francisco for a new but used set B&B EB20 batteries to make up a new pack.

In experimental run, the "Spirit" under Robb Protheroe's guiding hand registered 5.5 electric miles with all B&B showing 12.60 volts or better, except one at the 9.69-volt mark, which was an immediately replaced.

More to be edited in. And maybe even a webblog from Carolyn , the Luscious Garage "Goddess" who may post a few pixs of the "Spirit" with Carolyn & EVJerry.

EVer
"Spirit" and EVJerry

"Spirit of DC's" Visit at Tioga HS in Groveland is Front Page News in The Union Democrat, Monday, 26 January 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All -

The "Spirit of DC's" visit to Tioga High School in Groveland, California, is front page news in The Union Democrat, Monday, 26 January 2009. See the James Damschroder's story below with slight corrective edits in brackets.

See also Google News Alert for: "Jerry Asher" Plug-in
Electric car makes pit stop at Tioga High School Union Democrat - Sonora,CA,USA

Endeavors are underway to get pixs for posting.

EVer from PluginSupply in Petaluma, CA,
"Spirit" and EVJerry

Electric car makes pit stop at Tioga High School Union Democrat - Sonora,CA,USA -->
Electric car makes pit stop at Tioga High School. Written by James Damschroder, The Union Democrat January 26, 2009 08:06 pm [with EVJerry's edits]:

To Jerry Asher, it’s not about how fast you get somewhere — it’s about how much gas you use on your way. Asher’s been touring the United States for nearly a year in his plug-in Toyota Prius hybrid [electric vehicle]. Friday, he and his car puttered down Ferretti Road in Groveland getting 255 miles per gallon [reading in the EVMode per one mile].

“That’s my baby,” Asher, of Arizona, said with a smile while petting the dashboard of the car he’s dubbed the “Spirit of DC.” He began his travels on Earth Day at the National Mall in Washington D.C., and, so far, has visited 44 [40] state capitals. Before he rolls back to the National Mall on April 18 this year, he plans to visit the last four [eight]in the continental United States.

His goal is to be as visible as possible and spread the word about hybrid technology that could help stop global warming. Friday, he spoke to Tioga High School students about the vehicle and why they need to become familiar with such “green” technology.

“This is your future,” Asher told them. “We can do this now. We don’t have to wait.” Plug-in hybrids use the same technology as current hybrids, but have a more powerful battery that can be recharged via a standard electrical outlet. Any 2004 or newer Toyota Prius can hook up to the battery, which costs about $5,000. When the larger battery is drained, the car reverts back to being a regular hybrid.

At Tioga, the car was plugged into a socket outside of the gym where Asher was speaking. “You represent middle America,” Asher said. “You’re the people who don’t get to see this stuff regularly and believe that it can be done.” Asher said that the electricity it takes to run his car is about a quarter to a sixth of the cost of gasoline.

Asher’s ultimate vision is an electric highway [computerized], where cars are hooked up to an electric source, like bumper cars. “You could just say, ‘take me to Los Angeles.’ And then you could sit back, drink some coffee and sleep,” Asher said.

After Asher was done speaking, the kids gathered around the car to get a look a closer look.
Michael Malloy, of Big Oak Flat, also spoke to the audience about how he makes and uses biodiesel to power his car. “I’m a local guy,” Malloy said. “You don’t have to be a special guy to do this.” Biodiesel can be made from ethanol or used cooking oil. Malloy said it’s a simple process anyone can do. “It’s just like making beer,” he said. Contact James Damschroder at

jdamschroder@uniondemocrat.com

"Spirit" Is At PluginSupply ... in Preparation for Launching the Sun Belt Grand Finale from SF Bay Area to Washington, DC on Saturday, 31 Jan 09

Cheers PHEV'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All,

After a superb EVducational time in Groovyland, the "Spirit of DC" headed out on Sunday afternoon for Robb Protheroe and PluginSupply; She arrived in the early evening at Petaluma, California in order to get preparations underway for launching the Sun Belt Grand Finale from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, DC, on Saturday, 31 January 2009. In addition to yet-to-be-visited EAA Sister Chapters in California and Arizona, the "Spirit's" final months will complete the last eight of 48 State Capitals: Santa Fe, NM; Oklahoma City, OK; Austin, TX; Baton Rouge, Louisana: Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; Nashville, TN; and Montgomery, AL.

The "Spirit" also got word from Kay Crow from Groveland, CA that there's front page story for Monday, 26 January 2009, in the UNION DEMOCRAT about "Going Green" at Tioga High School on Friday. So stand by ... for weblink and more!

This afternoon, Robb oversaw the battery health check-up on the "Spirit." Diagnosis showed that about half of the Spirit's batteries were in need of replacement; they were not registering in a normal working voltage mode between 11.50 to 12.50 volts. So on Tuesday, 27th of January, the hope is to replace the Universal set of batteries and "freshen" up the battery pack with a new but used set of batteries from PluginSupply.

EVer from back on the sunshiney road,
"Spirit" and EVJerry

"Spirit of DC" - Guest PHEV at Tioga High School on Friday Afternoon, 23 January 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiastis, One & All -
In the early afternoon, as the guest PHEV of Tioga High School Principal, Sandy Bradley, the "Spirit of DC" was in fine form taking an opportunity charge while being sheltered from the rain at the entrance to the auditorium. And while EVJerry worked arousing the crowd of high school, the first EVer, and elementary students with a "K-I-C-K G-A-S" cheer . . . before launching into a presentation of "Consider the Alternatives" for your FuturEV! And the PHEV All Around America story.
Students from Tenaya Elementary School and Tioga High School pack the gym at Tioga High for a presentation on plug-in electric vehicles presented by "EVJerry" Asher of Bisbee Arizona. Principal Sandy Bradley and her staff had a very successful EVent! Stay tuned for Monday story in the Union Democrat by James Damshroder, Environmental Reporter. And in addition to Kay Crow's photos above, possibly more pixs, ... especially of the students 'mobbing' the "Spirit" ~!

EVer from Groovyland known as Groveland, California,

"Spirit" & EVJerry ... back on the road again!

The "Spirit" with Groveland Hotel Proprietor/Hostess and Tuolumne County Supervisor, John Gray, ... with EVJerry showing EVADC Colours

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, EVnthusiasts, One & All,

Friday morn photo session, 23 January 2009, shows the the "Spirit of DC" with EVer gracious Hostess Peggy Mosley, owner of an actual 1849-er hotel -- that is Groveland Hotel in the Gold Country of California (see also website http://www.groveland.com/) and the Tuolumne County Supervisor John Gray along with "EV Jerry" Asher prior to the presentation at Tioga High School EVent: "GROVELAND GOES GREEN" on Friday afternoon.
Photograph by Kay Crow

On Thursday evening, as a guest of Peggy at Yosemite Chamber of Commerce Mixer, and after being introduced by Kay Crow, EVJerry did address a packed house at the Hotel Charlotte in Groveland; the friendly Yosemite Chamber of Commerce crowd heard about "Consider the Alternatives" involving Plug-ins whether pure Electric Vehicles or plug-in hybrid EVs ... and also got to ask questions. Also, an invitation was extended to take in the "Spirit of DC" presentation on Friday at Tioga HS.

EVer,

"Spirit" & EVJerry

"Spirit of DC" is in GroovyLand ... aka Groveland, California, Friday, 23 January 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All -
Go to www.sierramountaintimes.com on the right hand side, there's the article "Groveland Goes Green" listed. See copied & pasted notice below.
EVer,
"Spirit" & EVJerr



Groveland Goes Green!

Story and photo by Kay Crow
On Friday, January 23, Tioga High School in Groveland will have a new learning experience on “Going Green”. Michael Malloy of Big Oak Flat will join Jerry Asher of Bisbee Arizona to talk about the benefits of Going Green. Mr. Malloy will speak about the benefits of Biofuel and the environment and “EV Jerry” Asher will speak about electric vehicles and bring his “SPIRIT OF DC” Prius for the audience to experience.
“EV Jerry” Asher is on a mission. He started last year on Earth Day leaving the National Mall in Washington D.C. His goal, crossing the entire United States in his 100% EV (Electric vehicle) Prius that he converted. “EVJerry” is on the road promoting the vehicle of the future and educating America, one state at a time. Asher stated recently “We can get energy independence back for America.” Asher is referring to other types of energy as well as electric cars. These include the utilization of solar, wind and hydro-electric power. Asher is planning to complete his tour by displaying the Spirit of DC on April 18-20, 2009 at the Environmental Protection Agency’s 5th National Sustainable Design Expo, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Asher will be stopping over in Groveland with the “Spirit” for a visit at Tioga High School on January 23rd at 1 p.m. This event will not only educate our students, but anyone interested is welcome to attend. The event will be held in the Tioga High School gym, located at 19304 Ferretti Road, Groveland. For further information contact Principal Sandy Bradley at 962-4763. We look forward to your attendance.

Accessing Pixs of the "Spirit of DC" and LOTS of Other Plug-ins from the Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! in Santa Monica, 17 Jan 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All -

Here below is more PluginAmerica follow-on for the renown-now-classic Plug-in Parade, called Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! which was there in the sunny & bright of Santa Monica, California on Saturday, 17 January 2009 (with slight edits and annotations):

Recap: Plug In America's Inaugural Parade

With 100-percent participation, Plug In America pronounced its inaugural plug-in parade a total success, confident that President-Elect Obama himself will hear the message the event's participants sent: America needs one million plug-in vehicles by 2010 and 10 million by 2016.

All 74 vehicles that had signed up for the 2-mile parade through downtown Santa Monica showed up. Electric Vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were included.

More coverage here. [ www.PluginAmerica.org ... see especially the Photo Album] "It was astounding, even for us in the movement to see 'old-time' RAV4 EVs-one of which had some 160,000 miles on it-parading beside prototypes from Ford and Mitsubishi, beside four Tesla Roadsters, beside a 50-ton truck and a PHEV school bus," said Plug In America spokeswoman Zan Dubin Scott [wife of Paul Scott]. "We even had an all-electric Hummer H2. The moral of this story is that EVs can meet any need.

"Roughly 250 drivers, spectators and supporters attended the parade, preceded by a press conference next to the City of Santa Monica's large solar car port equipped with EV chargers.Edward Kjaer, Director of Electric Transportation for Southern California Edison, said that nobody should think that plug-in technology isn't ready. "It is so ready," Kjaer said. "The country is ready, the market is ready, the people are ready and news flash, the technology is ready."

Photo courtesy of Jeanne Trombly. More photos of the event available here. [End of Article]

Hopefully, soon we'll be posting pixs from Bill Hopkins as well.

EVer back on the Blue Highways of America, PHEV'ing around and up to San Francisco,

"Spirit" and EVJerry

"Spirit" and the First EVer in the World Plug-in Parade in Santa Monica, California - 17 January 2009

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit" did it, showing off signage and PHEV stuff with some 74 EVs and PHEVs at the first EVer in the world Plug-in Parade, called "Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! - right there in sunny and delightful Santa Monica, CA. T'was a major triumphant for PluginAmerica.org.

Go also and see http://www.pluginamerica.org/ for more updating.

Note email with pixs from Vancouver EVA Gerry Gaydos:

Hi Jerry, Great to meet you and chat at the parade. The Spirit looks great! I'm a bit pressed for time right now but want to share a few photos with you as attachments here. More to come a bit later. Sincere thanks for your diligence, dedication and inspiring actions!


Photo by Gerry Gaydos, Vancouver EVA

Regards,
Gerry Gaydos,Funkymoto Electric Vehicles Inc.
Victoria Canada
250 598 3100
"Internal combustion is so last century"... Funkymoto™, Electrifying Cars! 250 598 3100

See Paul Scott's initial reporting from PluginAmerica below.

"I continue to read journalists and bloggers asking if there really is a market for EVs now that gas is back to $2/gallon. That question was answered in an unambiguous manner yesterday at Plug In America's history-making parade of 75 highway capable plug-in vehicles. From speedy Tesla Roadsters (4), to a Balcon truck used to move heavy containers in the Port of LA, the evidence was on display for all to see. The 250 people in attendance at the press conference, if asked, would tell these journalists that, "Yes, we all want to drive on renewable electricity instead of foreign oil. Just sell us the cars!"

These people are no different from most Americans, other then being lucky enough to live in this beautiful sun-drenched community.

I think Ed Kjaer, head of electric transportation for Southern California Edison, had the best quote at the podium saying that nobody should think EVs are just golf carts or that the technology isn’t ready: “It is so ready. The country is ready, the market is ready, the people are ready and news flash, the technology is ready.”

Zan and I were too tired to write much last night having spent the past two and half weeks planning the parade, but lucky for us, there was Andy Mannle who wrote the definitive story for us.

Please see it here:
Driving On Sunshine: California Leads the Electric Vehicle Revolution

And Joe Galliani's excellent blog here:
http://creativegreenius.wordpress.com/2009/01/17/electrified-blondes-in-convertibles-for-everyone/

And more pictures from one of our wonderful volunteers, Sylvie Asselin here:


Plug In America: Inaugural Parade West
You've been invited to view an album on MobileMe Gallery.

Recap: Plug In America's Inaugural Parade
With 100-percent participation, Plug In America pronounced its inaugural plug-in parade a total success, confident that President Obama himself will hear the message the event's participants sent: America needs one million plug-in vehicles by 2012 and 10 million by 2016. All 74 vehicles that had signed up for the 2-mile parade through downtown Santa Monica showed up. Electric Vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) were included. More coverage here. "It was astounding, even for us in the movement to see 'old-time' RAV4 EVs-one of which had some 160,000 miles on it-parading beside prototypes from Ford and Mitsubishi, beside four Tesla Roadsters, beside a 50-ton truck and a PHEV school bus," said Plug In America spokeswoman Zan Dubin Scott. "We even had an all-electric Hummer H2. The moral of this story is that EVs can meet any need."Roughly 250 drivers, spectators and supporters attended the parade, preceded by a press conference next to the City of Santa Monica's large solar car port equipped with EV chargers.Edward Kjaer, director of electric transportation for Southern California Edison, said that nobody should think that plug-in technology isn't ready. "It is so ready," Kjaer said. "The country is ready, the market is ready, the people are ready and news flash, the technology is ready." Photo courtesy of Jeanne Trombly. More photos of the event available here.

EVer,

"Spirit" & EVJerry

The "Spirit of DC's" Back on the Road Again! Yahoo, Yahoo! Coming out of Winter Quarters, Bisbee, Arizona

Cheers PHEV'rs, EVADC'rs, & EVnthusiasts, One & All,
The "Spirit" is definitely back on the road -- coming out of Winter Quarters - Bisbee, Arizona. No longer does the "Spirit" have itchy tires!
En route to Santa Monica, the "Spirit" did a few towns:

First Run was to Sierra Vista ... : EVJerry's follow-on session with 1LT Paul Anthony, Primary Health Car Provider at th Medical Health Facility at Ft Huachuca ... LT had lab results, which were good Yahoo news -- Cholestrol Level was 188 (down from 269). Next, the "Spirit" go her synthetic Mobil One oil change at Sierra Toyota. Plus there was visiting with Elsie, the Sierra Toyota General Manager, who's warming up to the "Spirit" and handing off a pile of plug-in literature, including two x DVD -- Austin Energy's "PluginPartners," and one on the Tango. EVJerr even signed up for the 2009 Prius PHEV, too! A Historic first at Sierra Toyota.

Second Run was to University of Arizona in Tucson. There the "Spirit" met up with EVJerry's grandniece, Katy Rose Heffernan with her two Frosh associates -- Clarin and Lissa. After being treated to tummy delights, the Frosh Co-eds were given a "show & tell" CANView demo with the "Spirit" along with a few passer-bys before the "Spirit" moveth EVJerr back on I-10, which was not exactually a Blue Highway, yet the "Spirit" endeavored to do blue highway speeds along with her new Garmin (something that EVJerr doesn't want leave home without~!) .

Third Run was to Tempe, just nearby Phoenix. It included a stayover at Green, Tree-loving and long time friend and former Sweetie, Karen Bauernschmidt.

The "Spirit's" Mileage Stats show her getting back into shape with a 54.8 MPG going in/around Bisbee, over to Sierra Vista, up to Tucson and on to Tempe for some 493.7 miles.

EVer ... on the road to Santa Monica for the Plug-in Parade. See www.PluginAmerica.org for updating,

Happy "Spirit" and Joyous EVJerry

The "Spirit of DC" is en route to Sunny California ... 15 Jan 2009 in Prep for the PluginAmerica.org-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All -
The "Spirit of DC" is en route as of today, Thursday, 15 January 2009 -- Leaving Toyota Sierra in Sierra Vista, AZ ... all prep'd for the PluginAmerica.org-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! EVent with some 70 Plug-ins expected! Stay tuned for more inputs as able.
EVer,
"Spirit" & EVJerry

The "Spirit's" Getting Itchy Tires ... Readying for the PluginAmerica-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America. Come Saturday, 17 Jan 2009

Cheers EVADC'rs, PHEV'rs & EVnthusiasts, One & All -

The "Spirit of DC" is getting itchy tires and coming out of winter quarters in Home, Sweet Bisbee Arizona in order to be in the California sunshine for the PluginAmerica-sponsored Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America! on Saturday, 17 January 2009 in Santa Monica. See PluginAmerica notice (somewhat edited and updated) ... from Paul Scott below:

Hey Everybody,

You may have heard that with 1,300 applicants, Plug In America (nor EVADC) wasn't among those selected for Obama's Presidential Inaugural Parade. So, PluginAmerica put out its own "Inaugural Parade West: Plug In, America!" on Sat., Jan. 17. PluginAmerica will issue a press release internationally.

Todate, PluginAmerica has secured 62 plus EVs and PHEVs, including Teslas, numerous RAVs (with tens of thousands of miles on each), Vectrix bikes, Chevy S10s and conversions ... including the "Spirit of DC" ... it's the largest gathering of plug-ins in years! PIA Members just started putting out the word and people are jumping on-board. It's nice, for a change, that these EVents have more cars now. The old EVs are still running after 6-8 years, and there are the new ones coming out every day, Tesla being the most exciting.

EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN EV, PLEASE COME OUT TO SANTA MONICA:
PluginAmerica wants you to come to show the media that this is an issue people care about. We want lots of people. We are asking all participants to arrive by 9 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 17:
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1885 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

There will be a parking charge for EVs entering the lot. There are lots of parking meters outside the lot for those who come without EVs. We'll start with a 9:30 a.m. press conference at the Santa Monica Civic parking lot--next to its solar carport with EV chargers -- then a short parade nearby.

Join in with PluginAmerica in urging Congress, Detroit and our new President to build plug-in vehicles, in calling for 1 million plug-ins by 2012 and, 15 million by 2016.

Also invited are California Senator Fran Pavley, author of the Nation's first global warming law, and several others to speak. An early confirmed speaker is JordanHoward, a local African American teen member of Green Ambassadors, a green youth organization. Note: Jordan introduced Hillary Clinton at an LA Obama fundraiser several weeks ago with a remarkable speech. Chris Paine will have a crew filming for the follow up to "Who Killed the Electric Car," which he's titled, "Revenge of the Electric Car.

PluginAmerica will be done around noon with what will be the only inaugural event of its kind in the Nation and the world.

Thank you for your support! Your presence at the event will be the concrete proof that Americans want to buy and drive plug-ins and want to stop global warming.

Please see our website,< www.pluginamerica.org >, and our Facebook page for more information.

Also, if you can participate, we'd like to get a count of people, so email Paul or Zan Scott.
Paul

******
Zan Dubin ScottZDS CommunicationsO: (310) 392-1130 C: (310) 383-0956
F: (310) 392-1318 http://www.zdscommunications.com [End of Notice]

So the "Spirit" will be showing her signage and stuff there in Santa Monica, CA. More blogging will now be forthcoming!

EVer from sunny & bright Arizona,

"Spirit" and EVJerry (202) 486-5450 EVisionA2Z@usa.net