EV Fest 2013
Electric Vehicle Show

EV Fest Electric Vehicle Show began through a collaboration with Robert Weekley and Scarborough Toyota Service Manager Pat Barnes and is fully described in our History of EV Fest - Beginnings page.

It was an event to Showcase Battery Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrids, Hybrids, and Electric Vehicle Conversions of internal combustion engine (ICE) Vehicles, showing Personal Ingenuity in creating solutions and taking personal responsibility to move Electric Vehicles Forward.

From our Beginnings, to the creation of EV Fest - the first ever EV Fest Electric Vehicle Show, was on October 17, 2010, held at Toyota-Lexus On The Park on Leslie Street, we estimate over 500  people attended, but we were essentially limited to one Major OEM, due to our location, for Toronto's Premier Electric Vehicle Fall Festival. With this in mind, for 2011 we held our first Event at a Neutral Location, with potential for further growth, more OEM's, Corporate Exhibitors, and more  Personal Businesses supporting the move to Efficient Transportation and Electric Propulsion.

Choosing the Evergreen Brick Works included discussions with Past Exhibitors and Potential New OEM and Corporate Exhibitors, and lead us to believe that it was offering a possibility of a Major Step Forward for EV Fest Electric Vehicle Show and so discussions were began, culminating in a final approval for the location late in the season, choosing the Holcim Gallery - or -'The Kilns' as the on-site Venue, leading us to scramble for Organizing EV Fest 2011 in just  Six Weeks.

With room for an estimated 20 - 30 Vehicle sized Exhibits*, the venue offered some new possibilities, as well as the on-site location of Better Place, and AutoShare! (*EV Fest 2011 held 36 on site Exhibitors!)

EV Fest 2012 continued at The Evergreen Brickworks, but moved over to the Pavillians, a larger space, more central tothe entrance and improving general event visibility. (EV Fest 2012 showcased 39 Exhibitors)

As we move forward and explore new possabilities, we have chosen to work with BAKA Communications (Baka Mobile) for EV Fest 2013 to develop more awareness in more places about Electric Vehicles, and Solar Energy, and how they can work together.

Tell Everyone you know, your friends in the press, your Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter contacts, and come out and support EV Fest 2013 in making sure events like this continue to offer one-stop Shopping, Education, and Networking opportunities for Electric Vehicle acquisition, Green Energy opportunities, and a place to meet new friends of like mind!

Any offers of assistance in Funding, Sponsoring, and providing leads are all welcome, as well as urging the Major OEM's and related companies to join us as exhibitors at EV Fest!

About BAKA Mobile & their 20 kW Solar Carport:

Baka Communications, Inc. is highly regarded for offering businesses simplified and effective solutions to meet their everyday requirements. Our friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff will help inspire and educate customers. It is with this dedication to excellence where Baka has emerged as a leader in the industry while remaining environmentally conscious.

Built at the Baka headquarters in Toronto, Canada, this unique eight-car public access charging station was developed by renewz® sustainable solutions Inc. and combines equipment from Eaton Corporation and Giulio Barbieri S.p.A. of Italy.

The isola™ solar 20 kilowatt (kW) solar carport project was managed and developed by renewz® and features solar and EV charging solutions from Eaton Corporation. The station includes a combination of Eaton's EV charging stations as well as a unique Eaton solution that enables the complete solar-power distribution system to be integrated into one structure. The modular structure also includes Heliene® Ontario-made solar panels, high-tech LED lighting and security equipment. It is 100-percent waterproof and fully wind, snow and seismic code compliant.

This innovative solar powered EV charging station will generate enough clean, renewable energy to recharge Baka's Volt fleet for 25 years. This will reduce Baka's greenhouse gas emissions by more than 460 tons and permit more than 1.5 million kilometres of clean driving.

Baka Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce completion of its brand new solar carport. As part of this initiative, Baka has converted 60% of their fleet to GM Volt electric vehicles, reinforcing Baka's green commitment.

Read More about BAKA here, and their Efforts for A Greener Tomorrow, here.