Get e-quainted with EV this weekend

Austin Energy is among the organizers of this weekend’s Electrify Expo at Circuit of the Americas, which will showcase the electric vehicle industry for manufacturers and EV enthusiasts. The industry day kicks off Friday, with activities for the general public on Saturday and Sunday. Participants can see a variety of EV products, including e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and e-skateboards, as well as full-sized vehicles. Select EVs will be available to drive on the racetrack, and a professional driver will perform drifting and sliding techniques in a Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400. The industry day panel discussions will bring together leaders from more than a dozen car makers and EV brands, including BMW, Ford, Lexus, Tesla and Porsche. Full programming and schedule details are available online.