RIDE FOR RENEWAL: 14-YEAR-OLD LIZA RIDES FOR THE ELECTRIC CAR

Seeing the movie Who Killed The Electric Car? changed 14-year-old Liza Stoner’s life. Already passionate about the environment, Liza made up her mind electric vehicles (EVs) should be available to U.S. car buyers and decided to do something about it.

On June 16, she is setting off from her hometown of Minneapolis, Minn., for Washington, D.C. – on her bike – to tell national leaders to get behind plug-in vehicles.

Liza’s website asserts her beliefs well: “…the technology to produce fully electric vehicles (EVs) exists…EVs are superior to gas-powered cars…Electricity is cheaper than gas and can come from renewable sources such as solar and wind power…Electric cars are more reliable and require less maintenance…By using domestically generated electricity rather than foreign oil, we may achieve energy independence and…security…Electric cars can use the existing electric grid and do not require that new infrastructure…”

Liza’s eye is on tomorrow: “…EVs are vital for the future of our nation and indeed our world. The United States would realize health, environmental, financial and even security benefits by switching from gas-powered vehicles to fully electric vehicles.”

Liza has accumulated a small list of sponsors for her big undertaking but she can use all the help she can get: Donate to Fellowship for Renewal (application for tax deductible status pending) at: Ride for Renewal/P.M.B. 101/Minneapolis, MN 55410

Keep up with Liza’s journey: As the Crank Turns

Support Liza by ordering a Ride for Renewal T-shirt

Sign Liza's give us electric cars! petition and send Liza's message to Congress.

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WHO
Liza Stoner, 14

WHAT
On her Ride For Renewal, Liza Stoner is going to spend her summer vacation bicycling 1500+ miles from her home town to the nation’s capital to deliver a message to lawmakers: Get behind the Electric Car!

Liza, still nearly brand new herself, will be riding to renew her nation, her society and her world. (click to enlarge)

WHEN
Liza leaves June 16 and expects to arrive in D.C. approximately July 20.

WHERE
1,585 miles from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Washington, D.C. - by bike!

WHY
- Liza was inspired by the movie Who Killed The Electric Car?
- Liza’s website features the Zap X, the Tesla Roadster and the Zenn electric cars.
- The website also has a link to Plug In America
- More PHEV doings at Plug-In Partners

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QUOTES
Liza: “I am hoping to be a very active environmentalist. Since the spring of 2007 I have wanted to ride my bike to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about the need for electric vehicles and to deliver a petition asking for tax credits and incentives for companies who produce or purchase electric cars.”