The Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, D.C. is an organization of electric vehicle owners, educators and enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as an environmental and energy benefit to society. EVA/DC was formed in 1980 as a chapter of the nationwide Electric Auto Association (EAA), and holds regular monthly meetings, public displays, car shows and tech sessions to exchange information.
Volunteers help with event setup, breakdown, interfacing with the public to provide information, event registrations, roadside cleanups as the specific opportunity specifies.
Virtual volunteers help with information and data collection, publication creation, and web site maintenance.
EVA/DC actively supports educational efforts including local high school and elementary school EV showcases and competitions, where students gain valuable hands on experience in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). With the increasing demand to showcase the technology, members are frequently called upon to display their cars at area schools, environmental fairs, automobile shows, parades and other public events. And it’s not unusual for a local EV driver to be stopped in public by curious onlookers for a peek under the hood – often accompanied by an impromptu question and answer session.
