Telluride & Mountain Village: 2024 Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Day, 10/11!

The Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, in collaboration with Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE) and EcoAction Partners, are pleased to announce an Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive Day. The event takes place Friday, October 11, 2024,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in Telluride at the Carhenge Parking Lot.

The community is invited to explore the latest in electric vehicle technology through free test drives, live demonstrations and hands-on learning. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to interact with EV owners, who will share their experiences and insights into driving electric. Additionally, participants can explore electric vehicles from the Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village’s fleets to see how local governments are embracing this technology.

Experts from 4CORE, EcoAction Partners and San Miguel Power Association (SMPA) will be on-site to provide information on state and federal financial incentives for purchasing electric vehicles and installing charging stations. They will also share details about SMPA’s rebate programs, making the switch to electric even more accessible and affordable.

“We are excited to offer our residents and visitors a chance to learn more about electric vehicles and experience them firsthand,” said Lauren Kirn, environmental efficiencies and grant coordinator for the Town of Mountain Village. “Our goal is to provide the community with information on how EVs can help lower emissions, save money and contribute to a sustainable future for the region.”

The event is free, open to the public and a great opportunity to get informed and inspired.

To sign up to showcase an electric vehicle at the EV Ride and Drive, please visit bit.ly/evridedrive.

To learn more about the event, please visit the Town of Mountain Village event calendar: townofmountainvillage.com/events.

Town of Telluride, more:

Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride’s captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley’s original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land “The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls.”

In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880.

Telluride’s allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames.

Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale.

For more information, please visit online at telluride-co.gov.

Mountain Village, more:

Situated at 9,545 feet above sea level in the heart of the breathtaking San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, The Town of Mountain Village was incorporated as a home-rule municipality in San Miguel County in 1995.

Situated on just 3.5 square miles of land, Mountain Village is small, yet mighty with a diverse network of winter and summer trails, housing for the local workforce and single-family homes with sprawling views that extend to Utah. Mountain Village is home to roughly 1,400 year-round residents and to the world-renowned Telluride Ski Resort.

A bustling Village Center designed to emulate European ski villages is the community’s gathering place and a state-of-the-art gondola transportation system connects the Town of Mountain Village with the Town of Telluride.

For more information, please visit us online at townofmountainvillage.com.