Drive Electric Earth Month
17th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium: Climate Change, Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy
New Britain, CT
Apr 25, 2024
17th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium: Climate Change, Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy
New Britain, CT
Apr 25, 2024
| Day: | Thursday, April 25, 2024 NOTE: this event has already happened, find current-year events on the Attend page. |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 6:30 pm EDT |
| Location: | Central Connecticut State University Student Center Alumni Hall New Britain, CT 06050 |
Event Report
Electric Vehicle Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Charles E. Button
Panelists:
- Richard Jordan, President, Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut
2020 Model 3 (112,000 miles). Tesla owner since 2014. - Michael Frisbee, owner of a Rivian R1S owner,
- Christine O'Neill, Environmental Planner II, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
2020 Hyundai Kona owner (30,000 miles) - Joe Monasky, Co-Founder & VP of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing,
Inductive Autoworks
Conversion of vehicles from gas to electric
Event Description
Are you EV curious? Join local electric vehicle (EV) owners, enthusiasts, and the general public and learn about electric vehicles, their clean-air benefits, cost-savings, and check out the EVs on display.
Test drive an electric car, visit with exhibitors, and learn how easy it is to drive and convert gas cars to be electric cars.
Join us at the 17th Annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium https://www.ccsu.edu/gesac/17th-annual-global-environmental-sustainability-symposium
This event is free and open to the public.
Please bring your electric cars and share your experiences.
We will be having a panel discussion regarding TVs and a Showcase as well:
4:00 – 4:45 Electric Vehicle Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Charles E. Button
Panelists:
· Richard Jordan, President, Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut
2020 Model 3 (112,000 miles). Tesla owner since 2014.
· Michael Frisbee, owner of a Rivian R1S owner,
· Christine O'Neill, Environmental Planner II, Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments
2020 Hyundai Kona owner (30,000 miles)
· Joe Monasky, Co-Founder & VP of Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing,
Inductive Autoworks
Conversion of vehicles from gas to electric
Vendor tables are available for organizations, governmental agencies, and/or others wishing to share information about EVs.
All activities will take place in the Student Center Parking Lot, located along Ella T. Grasso Blvd.
Please bring your electric cars and share your experiences.This Drive Electric event is brought to you by the CCSU Geography Department and the Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition.
About Global Environmental Action Coalition (GESAC):
The GESAC is a grassroots group of current and former CCSU students, administrators, and faculty, committed to providing cross-disciplinary information and solutions on how to live our lives in a way that is sustainable and in harmony with nature. Founded initially as the CCSU Climate Action Coalition in 2007, we have since expanded our scope to the larger issue of environmental sustainability. In 2008, we held our inaugural Global Sustainability and Climate Change Symposium in support of Focus the Nation. At this three day event, more than 1,000 people, including college faculty & students, K-12 school students and teachers, community members, non-governmental organizations, and federal and state governmental officials attended.
GESAC WEBSITE
About Central Connecticut State University Geography Department:
The CCSU Geography Department offers a BA Degree in Geography with a specialization in Environmental Geography & Sustainability and a MS Degree in Geography with a specialization in Global Sustainability. These degrees are ideal for students interested in understanding human interactions with the social, economic, and environmental systems of the Earth. Students develop a deeper understanding of the interplay between the social, economic, and natural systems of the Earth and how to transition humanity towards social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Upon graduation, students are eligible for careers in fields such as climate change/justice, social justice, economic justice, natural resource management, environmental & sustainable planning, outdoor/environmental education, environmental assessment/monitoring/restoration, and air/water/soil pollution prevention, and waste reduction/reuse/recycling.
CCSU GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
The GESAC is a grassroots group of current and former CCSU students, administrators, and faculty, committed to providing cross-disciplinary information and solutions on how to live our lives in a way that is sustainable and in harmony with nature. Founded initially as the CCSU Climate Action Coalition in 2007, we have since expanded our scope to the larger issue of environmental sustainability. In 2008, we held our inaugural Global Sustainability and Climate Change Symposium in support of Focus the Nation. At this three day event, more than 1,000 people, including college faculty & students, K-12 school students and teachers, community members, non-governmental organizations, and federal and state governmental officials attended.
GESAC WEBSITE
About Central Connecticut State University Geography Department:
The CCSU Geography Department offers a BA Degree in Geography with a specialization in Environmental Geography & Sustainability and a MS Degree in Geography with a specialization in Global Sustainability. These degrees are ideal for students interested in understanding human interactions with the social, economic, and environmental systems of the Earth. Students develop a deeper understanding of the interplay between the social, economic, and natural systems of the Earth and how to transition humanity towards social justice, economic justice, and environmental justice. Upon graduation, students are eligible for careers in fields such as climate change/justice, social justice, economic justice, natural resource management, environmental & sustainable planning, outdoor/environmental education, environmental assessment/monitoring/restoration, and air/water/soil pollution prevention, and waste reduction/reuse/recycling.
CCSU GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
Registered Attendees
There are currently 12 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 3 |
| Brammo | 1 |
| Chevrolet Volt | 1 |
| EV Conversion | 1 |
| Nissan Leaf (2018+) | 1 |
| Toyota Plug-in Prius | 1 |
| 6 Models | 8 |
Registered attendees report 317,100 electric miles driven.
