Press Mention ABC25 Columbia February 14, 2023
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Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event at SC State House
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South Carolina lawmakers hosted an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event at the State House on February 15, 2023, allowing legislators to test drive electric vehicles. Dory Larsen of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy highlighted that electric vehicles benefit both the environment and state economic growth. The event was organized in partnership with SACE and Conservation Voters of South Carolina.
electric vehicles are not only better for the environment, but they are also great for the state's economic growth
Dory Larsen
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Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event at SC State House
Feb 15, 2023 5:29 PM EST
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Several South Carolina lawmakers came together to host an "Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event" at the SC State House Wednesday.
Legislators and other staff were invited to come by and test drive one of three available electric vehicles.
According to Dory Larsen with The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, electric vehicles are not only better for the environment, but they are also great for the state's economic growth.
Organizers say the event allows lawmakers to learn more about electric vehicles.
Per a release, South Carolina Senator Scott Talley (Spartanburg), Senator Marlon Kimpson (Charleston), Representative Bobby Cox (Greer), and Representative Deon Tedder (North Charleston) hosted the Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event on the Statehouse grounds in partnership with the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy and Conservation Voters of South Carolina.