Following the success of the last two years events, ‘Going Electric’ returns this July 28th from 10.00 – 16.00 to showcase all things electric.
The last two years have generated a real buzz with 1,000 visitors exploring over 40 exhibition stands. 2024 is set to be bigger and better as it moves to Newport Quayside and the neighbouring Riverside centre to host the ever-popular day of talks.
Going Electric - Island’s largest Electric Transport and Green Technology show - gives Islanders the opportunity to explore the latest electric cars, vans, bikes, solar panels, heat pumps, charging solutions and much more, together with talks from leading experts on many aspects of the electric transport revolution and sustainable living.
This free-to-attend event brings together the Island’s leading automotive dealers, showcasing MG, Mercedes, Peugeot. Ford, Volvo, Hyundai, VW, Maxda, Cupra, Skoda, KIA and Toyota with many with more still to be announced.
The highly popular ‘Bike Zone’ will enable visitors to see, and test ride the latest electric bikes. A dedicated ‘Meet the owner’ area provides the perfect opportunity to meet EV owners and ask questions about their day-to-day use of EV’s and how they fit into their lives.
Colin Palmer, Director of Wight Community Energy, comments:
“The world is going electric. Millions of EVs are hitting the road each year, but the electric revolution is about much more than just cars. Wight Community Energy’s ‘Going Electric’ event will showcase the breadth and depth of this revolution in mobility and home energy, showing what is happening now and where the electric future will take us. It is going to be an exciting ride!”
Talks from leading experts are again sponsored by Red Funnel and will look at electrification of home and transport, and the bigger picture of renewable technology and sustainability.
The refreshments area sponsored by PC Consultants is the perfect place to sit and relax during your visit.
Ridge Clean Energy is the events main sponsor and power to change support the organiser Wight Community Energy.
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Matt Whittaker
Matt is a co-founder of Keert the Islands lowest carbon delivery service. Keert uses a combination of E-Cargo Bikes and an electric van to help businesses bring down their carbon footprints.
Matt will talk about the role E-bikes have in helping people stay active and get around emission free.
Paul Thorley
Paul is the managing director of Vehicle Consulting Solent and a very early adopter of Electric Vehicles, he's going to explain why the best time to Go Electric is right now.
Dr Tony Barber
Tony from the IW college will explain their role in up-skilling to roll out the technologies of the future, giving tremendous opportunities to the next generation and providing a viable pathway to a cleaner future.
Joshua Matthews
Joshua is the managing director of Solar and Renewable Installations Ltd, he is dedicated to delivering high quality installs to a satisfied customer base. Joshua will explain how contrary to what some might say 'every home can have a heat pump'.
Alistair Barr
Alistair is a lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University, Design Council Expert and Director of the Academy of Urbanism, he's also renovated an Island home to the highest sustainable standards, hear how he did it in his talk 'Lessons from an Isle of Wight house refurbishment'.
Vince Ward
Vince is leading the way on the Island with all things related to retrofitting homes to improve their energy efficiency, hear all the latest developments from this vital field.
Colin Palmer
Colin spent a life in engineering and renewables and is now a director of Wight Community Energy. In his talk he'll explain the efficiencies inherent in electrification and how they mean the transition away from fossil fuel might be easier than it sometimes appears.
Nora Clinton
In a true 'big picture' talk, Nora will set out the challenges posed of the more fundamental dynamics of our economies and how we as humans see ourselves thriving, as a species, in the long term.
Nancy Thorley
Local Businesswoman Nancy will take us through the many advantages that businesses can benefit from by leading the way on Net Zero.
