[ausev] Aug 19th Sustainable Shoppers' Ball

[Maria Reyes]

Thank you for allowing me to join this group. I am just now getting into the
electric cars and I am going to be there on the 19th.I am not for sure what
I can do, but it will give me a first had look at what is all out there and
I can pick up on some more. Thank you again.....Maria.

On 8/12/06, Searles Chris <arpdale at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks Chris!
>
> I just want to emphasize that we would be thrilled. After meeting you all
> 2
> weeks ago and learning first hand how viable EVs are today, I am convinced
> that EV is the way to go -- and that you guys are one of the best sources
> in
> the world.
>
> Anything we can do to promote EV culture and Austin EV would be a great
> fit
> with our mission. It'd also look cool and be fun,
>
> I'm looking forward & hoping we have a quorum by Monday,
>
> Thanks & talk with you soon -
>
> Chris Searles, Coordinator
> (and list member)
> "The Sustainable Shopper's Ball!"
> Austin's Outdoor Green Living Market
> http://www.sustain-a-ball.org/
> ph: 934-1387
>
>
>
>
>
> On 8/12/06 12:53 PM, "Chris Robison" <eeyore at phototropia.org> wrote:
>
> > I've received word from Chris today that there will be both 120 and 240V
> > 50A power available at this event.  One complication is that the grid
> > power is a couple hundred feet away from where we'd be showing.
> >
> > We would be able to continue to charge after the event is over, so there
> > would be no risk of getting stuck there.  And during the event, we would
> > at least have some power from the solar trailers, which will likely be
> > close enough to draw from during the event. Solar power will be limited
> to
> > 120V.
> >
> > Again, please let me know any of you would be interested in
> participating,
> > with or without a car.  I think it's a great opportunity to spread the
> > word, and we'd be joining Alien Scooters in forming a cohesive EV
> presence
> > at the event.
> >
> > Ideally I'd like to have a go/no-go decision by Monday.   Whether or not
> > it pans out this time, the next one (not currently fully planned) will
> > likely be around the Christmas season.
> >
> > For more information on the Sustainable Shoppers' Ball, check the site:
> >
> > http://sustain-a-ball.org
> >
> >
> >   --chris
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, August 10, 2006 9:47 am, Chris Robison said:
> >> Folks,
> >>
> >> As many of you may recall, on Saturday August 19th AustinEV has been
> >> invited to do a public demonstration as part of the Sustainable
> Shoppers'
> >> Ball.  The event is located at the Toney Burger Center in South Austin
> on
> >> 290, between 360 and Mopac. Pretty close to the Central Market.   I
> think
> >> it's a good fit for our group, and they are very interested in our
> >> participation.  Attendance is estimated between 3000 and 5000 people,
> in
> >> the course of about 4 hours.
> >>
> >> Compared to other events we've done, this one will be pretty short --
> just
> >> the morning of the 19th.  Arrival to set up would be about 8am or so,
> and
> >> the show ends at 1pm.  I've confirmed that solar and grid charging will
> >> both be available.
> >>
> >> This is shorter notice than we usually have, but I'm hoping we can put
> >> together a few cars and take this great opportunity to maintain the
> >> momentum of success from our last show at the theater.
> >>
> >> If anyone has any questions about the event, feel free to ask here on
> the
> >> list -- Chris Searles is the coordinator, and he's also a member here.
> >>
> >>
> >>   --chris
> >>
> >>
> >>
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Maria Reyes
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