It is that time of year when one can expect to find electric vehicles at the foot of First Street during the Benicia Certified Farmers Market. For those who have been considering buying an electric vehicle, this is the week to learn more. Benicia is currently in the midst of National Drive Electric Week, a […]
National Drive Electric Week returns to Benicia
Benicia is currently in the midst of National Drive Electric Week. This national event highlights the clean-air benefits and cost saving of electric vehicles. Attendees will have the chance to see owners display their cars and participate in California Coastal Cleanup, an event within itself with the goal of cleaning up the state’s bays and […]
Electric vehicle exhibit returns to Mini Maker Faire on Sunday
This Sunday is Benicia’s Mini Maker Faire at Benicia Middle School. The city’s technological Woodstock, hosted by Benicia Makerspace, will be returning for its third year to showcase the unique ideas of Bay Area makers and provide fun, interactive exhibits for the entire family. This year will include several new and returning exhibits, including a […]
Letters: Electric vehicles
California must stand strong on electric vehicles Transportation is the biggest source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Zero emission vehicles are a great way to cut down on both. In addition they save money and are powerful, fun cars to drive. California has been in the lead in getting these vehicles on the […]
Electric vehicle exhibit to be featured at farmers market Thursday
Next week, the Benicia Certified Farmers Market will be getting a little electric. Electric vehicles, that is. National Drive Electric Week is Sept. 10 through 18. The celebration was founded in 2011 as National Plug In Day as a way to host events across the country touting the benefits of electric vehicles. The event became […]
Crewmember Report: Benicia, California, Spaceship Earth: Charged up and ready to go
CERTAINLY BENICIA HAS BEEN KNOWN IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA as a place to come and recharge one’s batteries, what with our Great Day by the Bay filled with art, music, restaurants, eclectic watering holes, First Street shopping, our pier and beautiful waterfront, fantastic community parks and history! But now not only those emotional and spiritual batteries […]