The Hamden Energy Use and Climate Change Commission hosted its fifth annual Electric Vehicle Car show on Saturday, Sept. 24, as part of National Drive Electric Week.
Local electric vehicle owners brought their cars to the event, which was held at the Miller Public Library. Attendees and vehicle owners discussed the differences between electric and conventional gas-powered cars, different types of charging stations and the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment.
National Drive Electric Week, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of using electric vehicles, began Sept. 23 and will run until Oct. 2, according to DriveElectricWeek.org.
Melina Khan contributed to this reporting.