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Fun at the Hudson Farmers Market on Sept. 5
It was a great day in Hudson on Saturday, Sept. 5 for EVA of Ohio volunteers who participated in the last Community Days event of the 2026 Hudson Farmers Market series. The Hudson Farmers Market provides a hometown atmosphere and opportunities for people to shop for...
Lessons for Ohio from Vacation Observations of EV Adoption in Portugal and Spain
This summer my wife and I took a vacation to the Iberian Peninsula, visiting Spain and Portugal. We enjoyed the architecture, food and scenery but something that we noticed in Spain and Portugal was a difference in the number of EVs on the road. It got me thinking on...
It’s a Fact: Gas Vehicles Catch on Fire More Often that Electric Vehicles
You'll hear folks say that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are more prone to catching fire than internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV), or that EV fires are inherently more dangerous than fires involving gas or diesel vehicles. The media often runs stories about...
Summer Fun and EV Goodness in Hamilton on Aug. 22
The city of Hamilton in southwest Ohio had it biggest annual festival called Hamilpalooza on Aug. 22. Located downtown at Marcum Park, this family-friendly event featured a splash pad, food trucks, a petting farm, an anything-goes car show, and live music. New this...
EVs For All at the Dayton African American Cultural Festival
On Saturday, August 15, the Electric Vehicle Association of Ohio battled the weather with thousands of other attendees at the Dayton African American Cultural Festival held at Island MetroPark in Dayton.Thank You to Jeff Schmitt Auto Group and White-Allen European...
Driving Clean. Powering Locally. Village Solar Co. Supports EVA of Ohio
Sponsor Profile Village Solar Co. At Village Solar Co., we believe the transition to electric vehicles is only complete when the power in your EV battery comes from renewable sources. That is why we are proud sponsors of the Electric Vehicle Association of...
An EVentful First Year Across the State of Ohio
I am filled with pride in how far the Electric Vehicle Association of Ohio has come. I am fond of saying, “We are not a car club.” We are a 501(c)(3). We emphasize educating Ohioans in rural and urban communities and to people with varying incomes on the benefits of...
EVA of Ohio Visits Hudson and Oakwood Village Three Times in July
Electric Vehicle Association of Ohio members visited northeast Ohio three times during July. On July 22, we met with Oakwood Village residents, shared pizza, and answered questions about EVs. On July 25, we participated in a Touch-A-Truck event in Hudson. And July 31,...
Enjoying Everything Environmental Fest in Huber Heights
On Sunday, the Electric Vehicle Association of Ohio participated in the “Everything Environmental Fest” in Huber Heights. We provided 53 ride and drives to eager visitors, many who have never been in an EV, as a driver or passenger. We would like to thank our...
Happy Kids Enjoyed EVs at the Hudson Touch-a-Truck Event
Young and old a like had a great time at the Hudson Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday July 25, 2026. The crowd was estimated at 1,200 to 1,500 individuals. EVA of Ohio volunteers participated for the first time with seven members displaying electric vehicles and their...