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Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Show - Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI
Apr 12 2025

Day: Saturday, April 12, 2025
NOTE: this event has already happened.
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Location: Monroe County Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI 48162
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Event Report

We had great press coverage for the EV/Hybrid Show and excellent partnership with the Monroe County Recycling and Green Community Program.  Dan Rock, its director, offered the following in relation to transportation and the environment:

The increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere primarily from burning fossil fuels is a significant concern because this leads to rising global temperatures, more extreme weather events, and changes impacting natural systems. We are also grappling with pollution of our air, water, and soil from various sources, including industrial activities and different types of waste. The loss of biodiversity and habitat destruction threaten the beauty and variety of life and, ultimately, the stability of ecosystems, including those here in Michigan. Additionally, the depletion of natural resources, such as freshwater and forests, puts pressure on our planet's ability to support us.

The greenhouse effect is a natural process where atmospheric gases trap heat, keeping Earth livable. However, burning fossil fuels has loaded the atmosphere with extra gases like carbon dioxide and methane. This traps too much heat, intensifying the natural effect and causing the global warming trend known as climate change. Top scientific bodies like the IPCC, and over 99% of climate scientists, agree that human activity is the primary cause, backed by clear evidence like rising temperatures and melting ice.

We also had great representation from two local dealerships - Monroe Dodge (Mahalak Family) and Friendly Ford who both brought a wide variety of their EV lineups to test drive.

Additionally, prospective students received a first-hand look at MCCC's Automotive Service Technology program, which is structured to provide the technical knowledge and mechanical abilities necessary to work on the vehicles of yesterday, today and the future.

We look forward to the EV/Hybrid Show 2025 and partnering with DEEM/NDEM and others to plan and present another great annual event.

Event Description

 

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Parking Lot 2 in front of the Career Technology Center

Thinking about driving an EV or Hybrid but are still hesitant? This is the show for you!

EV 101: Read the Book 

If you have ever thought about driving an electric or hybrid vehicle but have questions, join us for Monroe County Community College’s Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Show! We’ll help you find out if these vehicles will work for you.

Come see the latest electric vehicles, drive some of them and learn from the owners about their experiences buying and owning an electric vehicle. You’ll also be able to check out charging equipment currently on the market and learn about the current and emerging EV charging infrastructure, as well as meet with automotive and motorcycle dealership and manufacturing representatives, network providers, DTE Energy officials, charging company representatives, government officials and more to learn about the present and future of electric vehicles. 

If you would like to display your EV or Hybrid have an exhibition space or table, please fill out our Participant Registration Form.

Participant Registration Form   

Additional Information

Earth Day Expo 2025

The show is free and open to the public and will take place in Parking Lot 2 in front of the Career Technology Center (Building T).

Hosted by Monroe County Community College’s Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology Division.

For more information, contact Parmeshwar (Peter) Coomar, at [email protected], 734.384.4209 or Jennifer St. Charles at [email protected] or 734.384.4112.

EV Show to be Held in Conjunction with Earth Day Expo

MCCC’s EV Show will be held in conjunction with the Monroe County Earth Day Expo 202, which will take place right next door in the Welch Health Education Building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Earth Day Expo will celebrate our planet and all things healthy and green. This family-friendly event has something for everyone with live music, food trucks and engaging exhibitors who will promote sustainability, personal health and living green. Educational exhibits will showcase how to make a positive impact on the environment. Among the exhibits will be the Michigan Green Schools Program and the Climate Literacy Project. Visitors can discover how environmental education is being incorporated into our schools and learn about the initiatives that are making a difference in our communities. 

For more information, visit www,greenmonroecounty.com. 



Registered Attendees

There are currently 7 attendees registered.

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All DEEM 2025 sponsors support Plug In America's coordination of Drive Electric Earth Month.

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