2021 DEED


 
Drive Electric Earth Day 2021 – Muskegon, MI – April 24, 2021

Register on the official DEED Event Page so we can get a vehicle and people count!

Please follow the 2021 DEED COVID-19 Requirements: driveelectricearthday.org/event-safety

  • Face masks are required.

  • Attendees should stay at least six feet apart.

  • Only people within the same household should be in a vehicle at the same time.

Rally Itinerary:



For those who prefer the addresses in text format to copy and paste:

Location NameAddress (Google Maps link)Arrival TimeHangout TimeDepart Time
Meijer Muskegon Lakes Mall5300 Harvey St.
Muskegon, MI 49444		9:00 AM1:0010:00 AM
Meijer Holland746 E 16th St
Holland, MI 49423		10:45 AM0:3011:15 AM
Meijer Cascade5531 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512		12:00 PM1:001:00 PM
Meijer Express Gas Station2988 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 495441:30 PM0:302:00 PM
Meijer Muskegon Lakes Mall5300 Harvey St.
Muskegon, MI 49444		2:45 PM1:154:00 PM

Note Rally Arrival and Departure Times. Come for any of the location hang out times or do the whole circuit (~120 miles). We will try to keep cars together and caravan. However, follow all traffic laws including speed limits, traffic lights and stop signs. If you get separated, meet up at the next location. Look for the EV charger locations which are all listed on PlugShare.com.

Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/RNRmgky78eFRARMD9

Alternate scenic route from Walker to Muskegon: https://goo.gl/maps/fYLe6mjzBtLUDcrH9

Contacts:

West Michigan EV Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WestMichiganEV/

www.ElectricAuto.org → Membership → Find Your Chapter



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