Meet Gateway EV every first Sunday of the month at 2 pm. Schlafly Bottleworks brewpub in Maplewood, Missouri provides space for folks to learn about our group and electric alternatives to gas guzzling, pollution spewing internal combustion vehicles. Speakers present EV topics, knowledge, and experiences. Join the club or just join the conversation! Please email the club or me with questions. You can always join the discussion at our forum, too.

September 27th brought St Louis's finest weather and six Gateway EV members' vehicles to the Earthway's Festival at 3617 Grandel Squire. Gateway EV members vehicles included converted electric Pickup Trucks, a Toyota Rav4EV, and a Plug-in Prius.

Charlton Jones gave a well-attended talk on alternative transportation. More photos from the Earthway's Festival at 3617 Grandel Squire, St.Louis, MO. 63108.

Across the river in O'Fallon, Illinois, Ron and Millie Erb's Converted Ranger attracted attention at the "Strange Folk's Festival" craft fair in O'Fallon Community Park on September 28th.

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On September 16, George, his wife Ginny, and Ron Erb, enjoyed the evening at Schlafly Bottleworks for St Louis Green Drinks. Several alternative-fueled vehicles were present, including two biodiesel cars, a Toyota RAV/EV and a Toyota Plug-in Prius. The international organization, Green Drinks brings people together to discuss sustainability. The October 21st St Louis meeting will feature Green Careers.

Charlton Jones's "Electro Cutie 914" visited Eureka, MO for the St Louis Live Steamers Run Day. Charlton spoke about EVs and GatewayEV.org on 1350 AM early morning talk radio. ElectroCutie saw the Lion's Club Antique Vehicle Show in Gray Summit, MO. Please see Charlton's excellent discussion of low-power EV wiring at the club website.

Ecology and Me, July 26, 2008
Millie and Ron Erb visited Carlyle, Illinois to show their 96 Ford Ranger conversion. People are amazed that it needs NO GAS! A tip of the 220 plug to the Buckinghams who invited us and supplied an overnight charge!

St Louis Earth Day, April 20, 2008
GatewayEV's first public appearance took place in beautiful Forest Park. Many interested folks encouraged our efforts and a few even joined the club! This outing reinforced the value of getting the word out that Electric Vehicles can be a practical "second car" for many people.