April Monthly Meering and More

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Apr 14, 2025, 8:56:12 PMApr 14

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Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County

Monthly Gathering and Meeting

6:30 PM, Tuesday April 15th, 2025

It’s time for our monthly meeting as we start gearing up for Earth Day Events.

When – April 15th, start gathering at 6:30 to mingle, socialize and have a bite to eat. Then at 7:00 we will hold the meeting.

Where – Spencer Makenzie’s, http://spencermakenzies.com/index.html

311 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010

Spencer Makenzie’s is famous for their fish tacos and the “Taco Tuesday” offerings. But of course, the other menu items are also tasty. There are even special prices for some of the on-tap beverages. 🍺🌮🌮 🍺

We have reservations at 6:30 for 20+ outside on the patio.

The weather forecast for Tuesday is for clear skies with a high of 68 and low of 50, it will around 60 during our meeting time, you should bring a jacket just in case.

It is important to RSVP to me at kentb...@gmail.com if you are going to attend so we can make sure to have table space for you.

Bring – News of the EV world and our community. Of course, also bring your EV, interested (or interesting) friends and your desire to meet up as we discuss a variety of topics (including EVs) and to introduce others to the cause.

Get a Charge while parking for the meeting –

If you need a charge during the meeting, the City of Camarillo has 12 Level 2 Charge Point chargers on SE side of City Hall which is about a four-minute walk (1,056 feet) from Spencer Makenzie’s. ($0.29 per kW).https://www.plugshare.com/location/523336

Our Earth Day Events are just around the corner. There is still time for you to sign up and be involved at any of the events. Your participation in showcasing your vehicle is greatly appreciated and even just volunteering will ensure the event is a success.

We will be participating at three locations –

April 19^th, Ventura Plaza Park Earth Day and EV Showcase.

Saturday from 11am to 4pm. Join us for the City of Ventura Earth Day, held once again at Plaza Park in downtown Ventura. Register and bring your Electric Vehicle and spend the day mingling with others in the EV community. Last year we had 35 vehicles on display representing a wide variety of available vehicles. This year, we will have a great selection, ranging from a 1916 Rauch & Lange to a 2025 Cadillac Optiq. There is still room for at least 10 more vehicles including yours.

We also need volunteers to make the event happen during the setup and breakdown stages.

April 19^th, Thousand Oaks Arbor Day and EV Showcase.

Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Bring your vehicle and come to this free, family-friendly event. It will include kids’ activities, live music, a plant giveaway, and free compost.

We will host an electric vehicle display area where EV owners will display their vehicles and be available to answer questions and provide first-hand experience and insight on EV ownership.

We have space for up to 30 vehicles, which means there is still room for at least 10 more vehicles including yours.

April 26^th and 27^th. Santa Barbara Earth Day 2025 and Green Car Show

Saturday 11am to 8pm, Sunday 11am to 7pm.

Earth Day in Santa Barbara is a two-day event drawing in over 30,000 participants to celebrate the earth at one of the longest running Earth Day celebrations.

One big draw at the event is the Green Car Show which has several elements including ride and drive opportunities in electric vehicles, static demonstration of various makes, model and types of electric cars, trucks and equipment.

We participate by hosting the Owners Corner in which local EV owners showcase their personal vehicles and answer questions on how EV ownership has made their life better.

Each day we have spaces for eight vehicles. Come for either or both days.

Currently we have these vehicles lined up.

Saturday- Rivian R1T, Cadillac Optiq, Ford Mach-e, Ford Lightning, Chevrolet Silverado EV, Genesis GV60, Modl 3 and Y.

Sunday- VW ID4, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mach-e, Ford Lightning. Chevrolet Silverado EV and Cadillac Optiq, Fiskar Ocean, There is still room for a couple of more vehicles.

And of course, there is the opportunity to help with the showcase and volunteer to spread the word.

April 27^th, Ventura Charter School Annual EcoFest.

11:00am to 4:30pm. 2060 Cameron Street, Ventura CA 93001. (Ventura Ave, just north of Stanley)

Join David Lopp and others to support the school and educate others about EV’s. Please contact me about participating in this worthy event. We need several of you to step up.

Further out there – We plan on participating in –

July 4^th, Ventura Street fair with a small EV Showcase of about 8 vehicles.

We have also been invited once again to have a showcase and the educational booth at the Port of Hueneme Banana Festival on September 27^th with 4-6 vehicles.

Also, what we have been celebrating as National Drive Electric Week in October is now being reprogramed as Drive Electric Month which will take place from September 12^th to October 12^th.

Save the date as we have selected October 5^th as the date for our annual Ventura EV Showcase.

We can also participate in other events if we find them.

Other items which may be of interest to the group.

Some things you can also do is to listen to the recent podcasts of The Energy Show by Barry Cinnamon, monitor and support the activities at The Solar Rights Alliance and follow the Boiling Point from Sammy Roth.

EV Charging Access updates -

Agoura Supercharger (I know it’s not in Ventura County) on the south side of the 101 & Kanan, just east of Wood Ranch. In the final stages of construction. 32 V4 325kW units.

There are a couple of charging stations in Ventura which have been under construction for several months with finalization relying on SCE time, which I just learned is akin to “Fiji time”.

Ventura Harbor Village EV Charging, the two new locations are now active with 21 level two EVGateway units.

Quinn Caterpillar on Del Norte, in Oxnard has 8 ChargePoint level 2 chargers.

Does anyone have tips on other new stations?

Oxnard, EVgo 350 kW Station at Freemont Square, 820 North Ventura Road (N of Doris Ave). Four dual 350kW Delta Model EIDD-U350SSUUAEG units

It looks like everything is ready, but not yet commissioned, could be a utility thing.

Ventura, The Electrify America Station at the Ventura County Credit Union is almost becoming a legend for its long wait time for commissioning. Perhaps we should schedule a picnic meeting this summer, just because…