Dallas to Host Drive Electric Week

The annual National Drive Electric Week event will conclude from 3 to 6 p.m., October 2, at Dallas City Hall to showcase all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. Participants can enjoy food trucks, experience electric vehicles up close and maybe even get behind the wheel.

Various makes and models of electric vehicles (EV) will be on display during the event, with opportunities for residents to switch to electric in a low-pressure environment.

Location: 1500 Marilla St., Dallas. For more information, visit dfwcleancities.org/ndew.

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