SF Bay Area: Green Drive Expo 9/15/12

Mark your calendars. It's in Richmond, CA, just like last year. More info at http://www.greendriveexpo.com/bay-area-expo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Anyone going to be there besides me? Oddly enough, the thread I started on Priuschat is getting no response this year. :?

I'll be making a separate announcement, but just wanted to give you a heads up, that once again, for any of the mynissanleaf members who want to display their vehicles in the Owners Showcase and become VIPs, we are offering a 25% discount off the VIP fee. (Normally $20)
Vip's get cool swag for showing off their cars, plus can hang out for the VIP dinner afterwards.

Enter the discount code mynissanleaf when signing up as a VIP http://greendriveexpo.com/become-a-vip-bay-area" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

EVPowers said:

I'll be making a separate announcement, but just wanted to give you a heads up, that once again, for any of the mynissanleaf members who want to display their vehicles in the Owners Showcase and become VIPs, we are offering a 25% discount off the VIP fee. (Normally $20)
Vip's get cool swag for showing off their cars, plus can hang out for the VIP dinner afterwards.

Enter the discount code mynissanleaf when signing up as a VIP http://greendriveexpo.com/become-a-vip-bay-area" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Will there be a Chademo QC operational at the Expo grounds for those who wish to travel from far?

Nissan or some larger sponsor should have one organized just for the show. I think the Leaf test drive events had them iirc.

mxp said:

Will there be a Chademo QC operational at the Expo grounds for those who wish to travel from far?

Nissan or some larger sponsor should have one organized just for the show. I think the Leaf test drive events had them iirc.

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I doubt it given that the web page says:

Sorry, there isn't public access to charging. Only who people who are displaying their cars all day and pre-registered as VIPs ($20) have access to the on-site, indoor charging.

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I'm going, just registered for VIP. I'm going to be putting on some miles in September. I've got at least two other trips out to the bay area to go to!

Jeremy

I went out there a few years ago. I was surprised that GM did not have the Volt on display, nor was there any official presence from Tesla. I wonder if that will change?

adric22 said:

I went out there a few years ago. I was surprised that GM did not have the Volt on display, nor was there any official presence from Tesla. I wonder if that will change?

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Last year, there was at least one Volt available for test drive but Tesla was a no show. There were also test drives of the Leaf, '12 HyCam, Prius v wagon and PiP. At the time, the last 3 Toyotas were not available for sale to the public yet, so it was a nice sneak peek for us.

Tesla was there last year i believe

DaveinOlyWA said:

Tesla was there last year i believe

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Only if you count the rav4 ev.

palmermd said:

DaveinOlyWA said:

Tesla was there last year i believe

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Only if you count the rav4 ev.

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Unfortunately, it was only on display and not available for test drives.

I wonder if Toyota will let us try it out this year.

I registered as well, and plan on bringing the ActiveE.

So, can we get a roll call going? Copy, paste and add your name...

EVPowers
cwerdna
surfingslovak
JeremyW

Hope you three guys don't mind I assumed you're going.

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Hope you guys three don't mind I assumed you're going.

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No, I wanted to go last year, and really would like to attend this time.

Going. I want to drool over the rav 4 EV again this year.

palmermd said:

DaveinOlyWA said:

Tesla was there last year i believe

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Only if you count the rav4 ev.

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ok then... "A" Tesla was there. i have friend on FB who had her pix taken in one

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ok then... "A" Tesla was there. i have friend on FB who had her pix taken in one

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Maybe an owner registered for the expo and brought a car to showcase?

cwerdna said:

So, can we get a roll call going? Copy, paste and add your name...

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EVPowers
cwerdna
surfingslovak
JeremyW
JeffN

I'm likely to be there but can't be certain yet. I need to leave by mid-afternoon so I'm thinking of getting there around 1pm or so.

Are people planning to meet up at any particular time and place? Maybe 2pm?

JeffN said:

I'm likely to be there but can't be certain yet. I need to leave by mid-afternoon so I'm thinking of getting there around 1pm or so.

Are people planning to meet up at any particular time and place? Maybe 2pm?

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Cool. Last year, I had to get there late because I had to take my parents to the airport and couldn't go too early. I really wish I could've been there from the opening as there was stuff I didn't get to see, as a result. This year, it doesn't seem like there's as much new stuff to try/see. :/

On Priuschat, we didn't have a "meeting place" last year, but I described what I looked like and what I'd be wearing, and some folks found me. I then later ran into some of the Priuschat moderators (they were there b/c of the Toyota announcements) and had dinner w/other Priuschatters, Danny (Priuschat founder), Phil (aka Ingineer) and others after the show was over at the restaurant that's part of the complex.

Ok, I received an email w/a code for a free ticket. From the code, I highly doubt it's personalized.

But, on the left side of http://greendriveexpo.com/bay-area-expo" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;, there is a link to "Click here to get FREE admission"!

I would love to see as many My Nissan Leaf people there as possible.

Walk around, Enjoy the show.

But if you want even more.. I invite you to become a VIP ($20) and showing your vehicle off in the Owner's Showcase. We''l give you some swag. More details at http://greendriveexpo.com/become-a-vip-bay-area" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; We'll line up at 8:45 am and then show off our cars until 5pm on the show floor.

Actually, as I mentioned before, I am sweetening that deal even more by providing $5 off the usual VIP price for MyNissanLeaf members. That means only $15. When you register your car in the VIP form use the code "MyNissanLeaf".

The Expo is a great place to meet fellow owners and swap stories with those outside of the public as well.