EVs@ThePavilion and Transportation Fair 2025 – Electric Enthusiasm
RIDING COOL – Community Connection at the Pavilion RIDE COOL – EVs@thePavilion and Transportation Fair was an important day for Cool Davis; the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) and Sacramento Electric Vehicle Association (SacEV), worked together to make the Pavilion a gathering place for EV owners, prospective…
Still Thinking About an EV? What to Know Before Incentives Expire
If you’ve been considering an electric vehicle (EV), now is the time to act. As we shared in our earlier post, federal EV tax credits are set to expire after September 30, 2025 ; waiting could mean forgoing thousands of dollars in savings. This follow-up…
Fall into Action: Volunteer with Cool Davis This Season!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to get involved this Fall? Cool Davis has exciting volunteer opportunities lined up, and we’d love for you to join us! Whether you’re passionate about sustainable transportation, clean energy, or community engagement, there’s a place for you at…
EVs@thePavilion and Transportation Fair Return September 28th!
National Drive Electric Month This National Drive Electric Month, EVs@ThePavilion is back for 2025! Now is the time to get the electric vehicle you’ve been dreaming of! The Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA), Cool Davis, and SacEV invite you to participate in our FREE Ride…
EV Tax Credits Ending Soon: Now Is the Best Time to Go Electric
Why Go Electric Now? All-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicles purchased new in 2023 or after can still be eligible for a federal income tax credit of up to $7,500. The availability of the credit will depend on several factors, including the vehicle’s MSRP, its…
Plug In & Connect: DEVA Meet Up at Village Homes
EVs, E-Bikes & Innovation in Motion Check in with the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) and Cool Davis at Village Homes on June 11th! DEVA Meetings are open to all, and will be gathering at the Village Homes Community Space– tables and seating will be…
April DEVA Meeting: Yolo Commute & SPIN
On Wednesday, April 9th, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) met at the Davis Food Co-op! Yolo Commute gave a presentation on their incentives and programs, SPIN gave a presentation on their services, operations, and test rides, and Ken’s Bike & Ski displayed e-bikes for…
EVs and More at the Davis Food Coop April 9th!
Davis Food Co-Op April 9 from 6pm-8pm
Announcement: Interfaith Electric Vehicle Fair 2024
Join the Davis Electric Vehicle Association(DEVA), Cool Davis, the Davis United Methodist Church, and the Yolo Interfaith Alliance for Climate Justice, for the Interfaith Electric Vehicle Fair, October 13th, 2024! This exciting fair is open to all! It will showcase a range of electric vehicle…
EVs Gain Momentum for National Drive Electric Week!
These are exciting times as EVs gain momentum for National Drive Electric Week! New state reports and regional data show prices coming down to parity with other new vehicles and EV adoption is ticking up and exceeding local goals. State and local EV charging has…
June DEVA Meeting: EV Market Update and Workforce Development
On Wednesday, June 12t, the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA) met online. Topics covered included whether one should consider an electric vehicle (EV) or charger first, new EV models, an EV market update, and an EV workforce development update. You can find the June meeting…
The Challenge of Eco-Driving a Plug-in Prius
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published four years ago today. Eco-driving is a simple thing everyone can do whether they drive a Prius or not. Dig in for more details. I love eco-driving in my 2012 Prius plug-in! It’s more fun than a video…
Electric vehicles go the distance
Electric vehicles have many advantages over combustion-engine vehicles, including less maintenance and lower fuel costs. However, the average EV can’t go as far between fueling as the average combustion-engine vehicle. This causes the phenomenon of “range anxiety” — the fear that your car’s battery will…
Should Your Next Vehicle Be Electric?
Does charging forward with an electric vehicle mean turning your back on the American love affair with the automobile? In a city like Davis, that affair may not be as intense as in some other parts of the country but it’s still meaningful. And why not?…
Lewis Fulton to Speak on Transportation Trends
Davis Green Drinks Speaker Series Date:  Thursday, September 7, 2017 Time:  5:30pm – 7:30pm Speaker:  Lewis Fulton, Co-Director, STEPS Program, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis Topic: Three Revolutions in Urban Transportation: Vehicle Electrification, Automation, and Shared Mobility
"Inconvenient Sequel" Screening and Electric Vehicle Show & Tell
Friday, August 4, 2017
Plug-In Hybrid with Leading All-Electric Range? Try the Chevy Volt
November 21, 2016 By Mike Kluk What’s in a name? For the model identity gurus at Chevrolet, the right name requires an “electric” allusion if you’re talking all-electric (EV) or plug-in hybrid vehicles. There’s the small all-electric Spark, the new Bolt, scheduled to debut on…
Great Deals on Electric Wheels
Looking for a new commuter car? Want something for errands in town? Thinking about the future? Economy and mid-budget models are pushing 120 MPGe per charge while luxury makes have far surpassed that range. Others use integrative technology that Charging stations are popping up across…
Local Leaf Dealer Moving 40 Best-Selling Electrics a Year
September 26, 2016 By Mike Kluk I recently test drove the all-electric Nissan Leaf at our local Nissan Dealer, Hanlees. This car runs entirely on the electric power stored in a lithium ion battery with no gas engine at all. My wife and I were…
Great Deals on Electric Wheels
July 28, 2016 Looking for a new commuter car? Want something for errands in town? Thinking about the future? Mid-budget electric vehicle (EV) models are pushing 120 MPGe per charge while luxury makes have far surpassed that range. Charging stations are popping up across the…
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