National Drive Electric Month
Drive Electric Showcase at Connecticut Sun Day Rally at CCSU Campus
New Britain, CT
Sep 21 2025
Drive Electric Showcase at Connecticut Sun Day Rally at CCSU Campus
New Britain, CT
Sep 21 2025
| Day: | Sunday, September 21, 2025 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 4:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Central Connecticut State University Student Center Parking Lot EV Chargers New Britain, CT 06050 |
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.
This is the 15th Annual National Drive Electric Week/Month event at Central Connecticut State University, the longest running NDEW/M in the United States.
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, Anthropology, & Tourism Department, the Global Environmental Sustainability Action Coalition, and Th!rdAct.
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.
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 the event.
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 the event.
About Connecticut Th!rd Act:
Th!rd Act Connecticut is hundreds of elders joined together to leave a different legacy to next generations on matters of climate and democracy. As part of the 100,000 Th!rd Actors across the nation, we focus on strategic initiatives, conduct research to develop effective advocacy, and show up any time we can make a difference. We are labor, professionals, volunteers, educators, you name it, a single movement to leave a better future. is a dedicated group of organizers, campaign strategists,
and communications professionals working together to build a powerful
elder-led movement for climate action and democracy protection. Our team
operates across multiple departments, each playing a crucial role in
advancing our mission.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 2 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 1 |
| Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid | 1 |
| 2 Models | 2 |
Registered attendees report 400,000 electric miles driven.
