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Isle Of Wight Prepares To Showcase 'Going Electric' Transport Event

Everything is set for the Isle of Wight's 'Going Electric' event next Sunday (31).

It's free to attend at the Isle of Wight College, and will showcase electric transport in all its forms - including Electric Vehicles (EVs), vans, bikes, drones, charging infrastructure and more.

There will also be talks with leading experts, on many aspects of the electric transport revolution.

This event is the first to bring together leading Island providers of electric transport all in one place. Those taking part include Harwoods, Leslies Motor Group, Premier Motors, Esplanade, Staddlestones, Snows and Central Garage, with the latest from Ford, MG, Kia, Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Volvo, Citroen, BMW, Mini, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and more.

A dedicated e-Bike zone will provide an opportunity to see the latest in e-Bikes and talk to experts from WightBike, Isle Access and People Powered - and people can also try an electric bike on the dedicated test circuit.

Another area will be ‘Meet the Owner’ - a place to meet EV owners and their cars, and ask questions about their day-to-day use of EVs and how they fit into their lives. On display will be the latest in EV Charge Points from Green Mile, Island Renewables and Home Energy Station, dcbel.

Experts will be on hand from Vehicle Consulting and EV Express, together with Future Isle of Wight, LoCASE and the Isle of Wight Council to discuss any aspect of EV ownership, infrastructure and the Island's plans for a greener future.

Innovation in electric vehicles and design will be led by engineering specialists MedTec and design company NOSY where you can take apart in their Net Zero Gameshow. Technology company, PC Consultant, will be showing ‘Starlink’ from SpaceX and giving attendees the chance to take control of a Telepresence Robot.

Specialists, Drone Inspect, will have the very best in drone technology and be providing drone displays throughout the day.

If that’s not enough, people can take a seat in the Seminar Room to hear talks from leading experts. They'll focus on electric infrastructure, owning an electric vehicle and innovation in electric transport. The talks are sponsored by Red Funnel, with the chance to win a free ferry return, plus special discounts for the Island's EV drivers who visit the event.

Going Electric is presented by Wight Community Energy, supported by funding from Power to Change, with WightFibre as the event’s main sponsor.

To find out more, visit: www.iowcommunityenergy.org/going-electric/ or attend on the day.

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