Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association

5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 8 and acknowledged the strong backing from the government with their many ongoing buying incentives. The EV Pavilion aimed at educating attendees on what the future of mobility looks like, while allowing them to browse the many electric vehicles, charging stations, 3-wheel ‘fun utility vehicles’, and even electric buses. Show goers were also given the chance to take their electric experience further with Pepco’s EVsmart Outdoor Ride ‘N Drive, where guests had the opportunity to cruise the streets of D.C. behind the wheel of an electric or gasoline-powered vehicle. Not only did the show provide its attendees with hands-on insights to the electric market, but it was also the headliner for the show’s local and national media coverage. Playing a more crucial role behind the scenes is the Public Policy Show that precedes the consumer show days. Here government officials and industry representatives come together to address the current state of the country’s essential automotive sector and its future initiatives. These events, announcements, and presentations create the perfect platform to understand and adapt with the direction of the industry and the legislation that is driving it. During this one-day event, the team at