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John Stonier and his Detroit electric car
Have you ever wondered about BC's history with the electric car? Apparently it goes back 100 years! As our second evening lecture of 2013, John Stonier, historian and engineering enthusiast, will talk about the illustrious and fascinating history of electric cars in BC. How popular were the original electric vehicles and how do they compare to modern electric cars or conversion? How did the influence of BC Electric, who built both the Stave Lake Dam and the original tram system, affect the success of the original Electric vehicles?
Join us, Tuesday, March 19th to learn all about 100 Years of the Electric Car, 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Tickets are just $12, buy them in advance or pay at the door (walk ups are welcome space permitting). We'll be at The University Women’s Club of Vancouver at Hycroft, 1489 McRae Avenue. Keep an eye out for the 1912 Detroit Electric Model 3.1 that will be parked in the Hycroft parking lot next to a brand new Chevy Volt! Representatives of both will be on hand to answer your questions.
For those of you taking your vehicle there, electric or otherwise, there's street parking on McRae and The Crescent. If you'd like to relive BC Electric tram days, take the bus (its almost the same thing, right?). The #33 or #10 both offer stops near Granville and 16th Ave.
University Women’s Club also offers pre-lecture dinner at 6pm for an additional cost. Call Hycroft directly at (604) 731-4661 for more information.
Please note this lecture is not eligible for AIBC professional credits.
A special thank to the Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association, who are providing the 1912 Detroit Electric Model. For more information about them, check out the VEVA website.
2012 Evening Lecture at Hycroft by John Atkin on Neon in Vancouver!
