JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Currently, the common price for a gallon of normal gasoline nationwide is $4.07.
The common right here in Florida is $4.11.
As the ache on the pump for drivers proceed, many are exhibiting curiosity in electric automobiles.
JEA is hosting an event at TIAA Bank Field this morning, for these contemplating making the change.
A sound driver’s license, printed insurance coverage card and signed waiver will probably be required for test drives.
Local dealerships will provide test drives of their latest electric vehicles, together with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, BMWiX, BMWi4, Volkswagen ID.4, Ford 1 Mach-E, Ford 1 E-Transit and the electric three-wheeler Arcimoto “Fun Utility Vehicle.”
Lakeshore Bikes additionally may have e-bikes obtainable for test rides.
There are anticipated to be about 100 electric vehicles right here from native dealerships.
Last month, News4JAX spoke with just a few gross sales managers at close by dealerships they usually say they’re noticing the demand for electric or hybrid automobiles.
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Some of them even say the demand is so excessive, they’re having a troublesome time holding these sorts of automobiles on their heaps.
Sales managers say they’re additionally having some bother maintaining with the demand due to a semiconductor scarcity.
There will even be an electric bus from JEA individuals can take a journey on in addition to electric bikes.
“At JEA, we want to provide a resource for the community to learn about going electric, the benefits of electric vehicles. We’re committed to energy conservation and promoting initiatives that improve air quality. So we want to provide a venue for the community to learn more about this and how they can make the switch to going electric.” Says JEA Spokesperson Karen McAllister
This event is about to begin at midday and go on till 4 o’clock this afternoon in Lot J on the stadium.
You should register to attend this event, you’ll find the hyperlink to register right here.
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