A World Record Attempt

The Electric Auto Association of Silicon Valley in conjunction with SAP are going for the World Record for the largest number of Electric Vehicles in a Parade.  The announcement was made only very recently, but there have been murmurings about it for about a month.  I have to admit, I am pretty excited to see hundreds of EVs in once place (not just on the parking lot of a dealership).

Are SAP and the EAASV the first to set a World Record?  No, as recently as the end of May 2014, a group of nearly 500 Europeans banded together in Stuttgart, Germany to celebrate the setting of the current record of 481 electric vehicles.  And not but a month before that the record was set at 430 in Montreal, Canada.  So how many vehicles will there be attending in Silicon Valley?

The hope for the World Record in Silicon Valley will not just break the current, but shatter it with 100% more vehicles. Silicon Valley is the home of the Electric Car.  It would seem to stand to reason that Silicon Valley should hold the record.  And it might even be reasonable to see the record be set and broken multiple times there.  Silicon Valley is the birthplace of Tesla, the National Electric Auto Association, and the first EV Rally.  If there is any place in the world that is more deserving to hold such a record it's the people of Silicon Valley.

Where?

You'd probably like to know where this spectacular event will be taking place? At the Electric Auto Association of Silicon Valley and Plug-In America, it was determined that these events needed to be spread over a full week.   And so it is that the events can be held over the week, and in over 100 locations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

But in particular, that is if you are interested in one the most quiet parades ever, you may want to come out to the event.  If you don't have an electric car, that is still ok, but only electric cars can go in the parade due to the requirements.

This year's event will be held at De Anza College in parking lots A, and B.  
On Saturday, September 20th 2014, from 10 AM to 4 PM

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, 
Cupertino, CA 95014

Requirements

This is where it gets tricky, or else it is very simple.  Only vehicles that are powered by electricity may enter.  But you're probably saying.  "A Chevy Volt" doesn't "need" its' internet combustion engine, what gives?  That would be the rules.  No bikes, scooters, or 3-wheel. They must be full white, sticker-worthy electric cars. Battery Electric is the official word.  Just pure battery electric vehicles.

The Event

I encourage anyone and everyone to come out to this event.  There's a great deal to learn about and besides the awesome factor that is the World Record, there are usually dozens of electric cars to test drive.  And everyone that tests and electric car gets a free lunch.  Also, the event is free.

Conclusion

If you're either an electric car enthusiast or just interested, the EV Rally is a great and fun event.  But if you're an EV owner then why not come out for the World Record and show the world that Silicon Valley isn't just a great place to live and work, but a clean and quiet one too.