Outreach and Education
Education is power
SMUD has taken an aggressive approach to educating and informing the public about the values and importance of electric transportation. SMUD has developed partnerships with local schools and organizations to conduct seminars and outreach programs. Through this interactive approach, SMUD is able to showcase the many features and benefits of electric transportation and the technology's positive impact on the environment.
If your school or organization is interested in an Electric Vehicle Demonstration or Loan Program, contact SMUD at 1-888-742-SMUD.
EV market support and public outreach
Over 50 community events are sponsored/supported annually, including:
- LPGA-Longs Drugs Challenge
- Earth Day
- Energy Fair
- Clean Air Challenge
- WEAVE fundraiser
- March of Dimes run
- History Channel's Great Race
EV demonstration program
Since 1990, SMUD has worked with electric vehicle manufacturers to make EVs available to consumers and fleet users. SMUD currently has a fleet of electric vehicles available to demo from manufacturers such as GM, Ford, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota and Honda.
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