Cleco Power hosts ride and drive expo to showcase advancements in EV technology
In Louisiana, Cleco Power reported that officials and business leaders in central Louisiana had the opportunity to hear about the economic and environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) and test drive vehicles at Cleco Power’s EV Ride and Drive Expo.
“This was a unique opportunity to learn and get behind the wheel of an EV,” said Jay McCalmont, director of transformation and innovation. “We partnered with experts for hands-on learning, and they shared that knowledge with us and our community leaders.”
Louisiana Clean Fuels, Drive Electric Louisiana, local car dealerships and private EV owners brought multiple types of EVs to the expo, including models by Ford, Toyota, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Kia, Tesla and Rivian. Cleco Power’s new EVs were also on
“The adoption of EVs is an electrification initiative that supports sustainability, and we’re seeing a growing focus on electrification across multiple industries, including the energy, transportation and industrial industries,” said Shane Hilton, president of Cleco Power. “Electrification will cut emissions and help us decarbonize.”
Cleco Power’s long-term sustainability goal is to reduce emissions 60% by 2030 with an aspiration of zero emissions by 2050 through decarbonization.
