An EVening of EVs PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 28 December 2011 14:02

Join us for An EVening of EVs at the Bloomington Normal Marriott & Normal Theater January 26th, 2012. Come see and learn about what's new and exciting in the world of electric vehicles and stay for the downstate premiere of the film Revenge of the Electric Car at 7pm, to be followed by a Q & A with the movie's producer. The evening will feature displays of several electric vehicles including exotic models such as the Tesla Roadster and Fisker Karma as well as more familiar models including the Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi "I", and Chevrolet Volt. A "classic" electric vehicle and electric bicycles will also be on display, and representatives will be on hand to answer your questions about the vehicles. 

 

January 26th, 2012

5:30 - 9:45pm EV SHOWCASE AT THE MARRIOTT BALLROOM (Free!)

7:00 - 8:30PM REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR FILM SHOWING AT NORMAL THEATER (Admission $6)

8:35 - 9:15PM PANEL DISCUSSION

Encore showing of the film on Friday, January 27th at 7pm, to be followed by panel discussion.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 20:41
 
EPA Smartgrowth Award PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 27 December 2011 21:54

The Town of Normal has won another award for the roundabout in Uptown Normal! The Circle has won the 2011 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement in the category of Civic Places. Each year the award is given to communites "that are committed to creating healthier, safer and more economically and environmentally sustainable places to live, work and play."

 

For more information on Smart Growth visit the EPA's website, and be sure to watch the video below that features Uptown Circle.

 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 22:20
 
New Mitsubishi commercial shot in Normal! PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 08 November 2011 22:18

Mitsubishi recently shot a new commercial in the Town of Normal (largely Uptown Normal), featuring the all new eco-friendly electric Mitsubishi MiEV.

 

"Learn more about how Mitsubishi is committed to making America greener. With the affordable technology and fuel efficient vehicles, Mitsubishi is making it possible to own a piece of the green revolution."

 

 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 20:51