Upcoming & Completed Campaigns and Events
Driving Congress Green - late summer 2012
When: Late summer 2012 (exact dates to be determined - 5 day mid-atlantic road trip)
Where: Trenton, NJ; Dover, DE; Annapolis, MD; Washington, DC; Harrisburg, PA
What: Ever want to grab the attention of your local congressman and get the message across that renewable energy and RE-powered transportation is not just viable but essential to our countries recovery and future? How about taking him/her out for a white-knunckled, clean-air-in-the-face ride in a 3.9 second, 0-60 MPH all-electric Tesla Roadster convertible to help get your message across? RAR is hoping to get such an opportunity this summer at major capitals in the Northeast region and is looking for sponsors/supporters. Some would say Congress has been in the driving seat forEVer, so maybe it is our chance to take them for a ride? I can guarantee you, if we get an opportunity to do this, we can get the message across and we won't be blowing any smoke.
Stay tuned for more...or contact us to get involved: Michael@renewamericaroadrip.com
Drving Congress Green - planned stops and route
<Private Corporate Employee Event - April 22, 2012, 12 - 2PM>
(Invitation-Only Event - Contact RAR for details: info@RenewAmericaRoadtrip.com)
FlavorFest - April 21, 2012, Phoenixville, PA
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 12 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Franklin Commons - 400 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, PA 19460
What: Come and enjoy samples of the best food in the area, live music, wine and 15-minute cooking mini classes during an Earth Day celebration. Saturday, April 21, 2012 12 PM - 5 PM. Learn how you can power your commute with solar energy from ASI and see RAR's newest addition - the Nissan Leaf as well as the Tesla RARdster on display from 3-5PM. Purchase tickets at flavorfestivals.com Call 610-291-0873 for more information or go to: http://www.flavorfestivals.com/About.html
"Revenge of the Electric Car" Movie Party - April 21, 2012, Exton, PA
When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Exton Nissan Dealership - 200 West Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341
What: Exton Nissan, Renew America Roadtrip, and Advanced Solar Industries (ASI) invite you to "SHIFT__the way you move and power your commute" with a movie party featuring a screening of the award-winning film "Revenge of the Electric Car" and test drives in the new all-electric Leaf. In addition, learn how you can power your commute with solar energy from ASI and see RAR's Tesla RARdster and the Leaf in exhibition "acceleration" demos against Exton Nissan's fastest and most economical gasoline-engine competitors. Raffles will be held in support of charity for test rides in the Tesla RARdster and a limited number of "in-car" movie viewing seats, and food and drinks will be supplied. Movie times are 10:30 AM to 12 PM and 12:30 PM to 2PM with rides, demos, and dicussions throughout. More information about the Leaf and Exton-Nissan can be found at: http://www.extonnissan.com/. More information on Advanced Solar Industries can be found at: http://advancedsolarindustries.com/
<Private Corporate Employee Event - April 16, 2012, 10 - 1:30PM>
(Invitation-Only Event - Contact RAR for details: info@RenewAmericaRoadtrip.com)
<Private "Revenge of the Electric Car" Movie Party - April 15, 2012>
(Invitation-Only Event - Contact RAR for details: info@RenewAmericaRoadtrip.com)
Delaware County Enviro Fair - April 14, 2012, Wallingford, PA
When: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10AM - 1:30PM
Where: Strath Haven High School, 205 S. Prividence Road, Wallingford, PA
What: Coordinated by the Swathmore Presbyterian Church, which received the coveted "Energy Star Congregation" award in 2009, the Fair features local energy and conservation experts, alternative energy vendors, and information booths. This year's fair focuses on "a Taste of the Earth" and "Electric and Hybrid Vehicles," so there will likely be plenty of good things to eat and lots of cool new EVs and hybrids to see, including of course, the Tesla Rardster, a Nissan Leaf from Exton Nissan and possibly one from the RAR family of EVs. More info: http://www.earthcarecouncil.org/
When: Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, reception to 5:30 PM
Where: New Jersey Army National Guard, Joint Training and Training Development Center, 3601 Technology Drive, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey 08640-5225
What: Business development event co-sponsored and keynoted by Rep. Jon Runyan (NJ-3), Chairman of the House Veterans Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the Veterans Affairs Committee, with lunch keynote Address by Dr. David Kappos,
(Note: See also annually recurring events below for additional likely appearances later in 2012)
Low Carbon Earth Summit (LCES-2011), Dalian China
When: October 26, 2011
Where: World Exposition Center, Dalian, China
What: Though we can't bring the RARdster, RAR's cofounder Michael Craner will be chairing a session on "How to Enhance and Expand Solar Energy Business" Track 7-1-22, Time: 8:30-10:15 AM, Oct. 26, 2011 (Wednesday) Place: Meeting Room 6, 2nd Floor, DWEC. Topics covered will include solar PPAs and projects in residential and Soho in the United States, tax credits, innovation and protection in this field. Anyone interested in attending or participating, please contact us through the website or at info@renewamericaroatrip.com. The global low carbon economy wave has attracted attention from almost all walks of life. Particularly after the UNFCCC Copenhagen Conference 2009 (COP-15). Those involved are not just limited to the people involved in policy on economic levels, but include almost every community from politics to technology and the general public. Currently, “low carbon” has become one of the most common phrases in daily life. To make contributions to the development of the knowledge-based economy for control of climate changes, Dalian BIT Conferences, Inc. teams up with China Council of Promotion of International Trade-Dalian Chamber to organize the first Annual Low Carbon Earth Summit with the theme “Leading the Green Economy, Returning to Harmony with Nature.” It will be held in Dalian, China at the World Exposition Center. Tours of Beijing and Tibet can be arranged.
Focus Forward on Green, The Great Frederick Fair, MD
When: September 21, 2011
Where: The Great Frederick Fair, 79 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD at the Grand Rentals' Community Tent
What: Focus Forward on Going Green is a collaboration between the Great Frederick Fair, Geomac Geothermal Specialists and Congressman Roscoe Bartlett's office. The expo will cover two days, September the 20th and the 21st, a Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. It will feature exhibitors and presentations on a wide variety of topics including Geothermal Heating, Green Building, Alternative Energy Education, EV Charging Infrastructure, and Solar PV. Presentations will be held on the main stage of the Great Frederick Fair Community Tent on the 21st only. Also on the 21st, a Tesla Roadster (all-electric, zero-emission sportscar) and EV Charging Station will be on display. RAR will be presenting at 5PM on the 21st and also raffling a ride in the RARdster during the event.
Schedule of events:
2:00 Welcome
2:30 Hagerstown CC
3:00 Monument Foam Insulator's
3:30 Cap City Energy Solutions
4:00 Baltimore EV Initiative
4:30 Mountain View Solar
4:30 FC Office of Sustainability
5:00 Renew America Roadtrip
5:30 Advanced Solar Industries
6:00 Geomac Geothermal
Fairgrounds map: http://www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/Map.pdf
Main website for events: http://www.thegreatfrederickfair.com/SOE.pdf
Ride Solar with ASI - The Collaboratory, Messiah College
When: September 17th, 2011 8AM - 2PM
Where: Cargas Systems (1310 Marshall Ave, Lancaster, PA)
What: Advanced Solar Industries is organizing the Ride Solar cycling event to support the Collaboratory, a multidisciplinary center of Messiah College. Proceeds from this ride will go towards students' efforts to establish a solar facility in a developing country. Students will gain real life experience by planning and implementing the project in its entirety. Advanced Solar Industries will partner with them on their journey by using the proceeds from this event and by serving as a technical advisor on the project. The cycling event will be a metric century with an option to also ride a 30 or 15 mile loop. What makes the event unique is that the course will take riders past local solar installations. Multiple edutainment opportunities will be provided for riders and non-riders alike. And in addition to participating in the other presentations and exhibits, the RARdster and team will serve as the official PACE car for the kickoff loop. (Beats cycling behind a traditional smog-belching pacer car). Though not pedal powered in the traditional sense, with zero emissions and quiet operation, the RARdster will provide an ideal lead for this fresh air event!
More info at: http://www.ridesolar.org
EV-ent in Macungie 
Delaware County Environmental Fair - April 9, Wallingford, PA
http://www.earthcarecouncil.org/
There will be an open house at 401 E Lancaster Avenue in Wayne following the parade, with free hot dogs and hamburgers hosted by the Bateman-Gallagher American Legion Post 668.
More info: http://www.radnormemorialday.org/
More Info: http://www.maysiesfarm.org/farmfest.html
Philadelphia Inventor's Symposium
When: Saturday May 15, 8AM to 6PM
Where: Drexel University Randell Hall, Rm. 121
What: RAR'dster Display and series of talks on invention process including "Stimulating
Invention" by Michael Craner, co-founder RAR and President of MediaComm Innovations
http://ntesla.meetup.com/38/calendar/13261505/?from=list&offset=0
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Driving the Northeast Green!
On March 29, 2010, the RAR organization embarked on a smaller but no less important Driving the Northeast Green campaign from Boston to Philadelphia. The campaign launched from the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center ("one of America's greenest hotels”) and completed in Philadelphia. Along the way they highlighted renewable-energy leadership and raised money for cooperative charities through a drive-a-thon and fun and unique events that included electric vehicle exhibitions, and raffles for prizes and rocket-sled-like rides in their Tesla Roadster.
One man, his 12-year old son, a lightning-fast zero-emission sports car, and a mission!
"For this campaign I will be taking my son Joey with me to promote our missions of energy policy change and charity."
- Michael Craner, Co-founder, Renew America Roadtrip
Driving the Northeast Green! campaign map
Driving America Green! The Event that Started it All.
On July 29th, 2009, the The Renew America Roadtrip™ (RAR) made history when it completed America’s first volunteer, green, charity drive coast-to-coast in an all-electric sports car.
Route across the US
