The Fair of the Future is an all-electric showroom at the Benefit Breakfast that features the latest electric vehicles, energy-efficient home solutions, sustainable outdoor equipment, and more. Since you’re joining us virtually, we’re bringing the Fair to you! Learn about how to electrify your life from our featured vendors below.
THE HEAT IS ON
This summer was hot, and so is this sizzling display of electric lawn and garden equipment from The Toro Company / MTI Distributing in partnership with Frattalone’s Hardware & Garden. And tell the neighbors: everything is quieter and cleaner than gas!
Toro’s Flex-Force Power System® is the one cordless system you need to command a full line of unbeatable battery operated lawn equipment from handhelds like trimmers and blowers all the way up to the biggest, baddest, most powerful mowers in our battery-powered lineup.
Toro’s Flex-Force Power System® includes an interchangeable battery allowing you to use your cordless lawn equipment products seamlessly. Learn more.
HOT WHEELS
Scoot, peddle, or push! Check out some of the latest e-bikes and scooters on the market for you to hit the streets with.
Ecofun Motorsports carries a wide variety of electric bicycles and scooters. Check out their inventory here.
Pedego Stillwater and Maple Grove offers several styles of electric bikes including cargo, city, adventure models and more! View the options here.
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Keep your home warm — and cool — with an air-source heat pump, the energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners. Plus, learn how to power up with solar and level-up your home kitchen with induction cooking.
Green Spirit Home Performance is your go-to for electrifying your home! Learn more from Nick Bender about how to upgrade your home with an air-source heat pump and smart home electrical panel.
Wolf River Electric is a leader in residential and commercial solar panel installations and your partner in renewable power. Find out if solar is right for you!
Xcel Energy offers programs for residential customers to power their homes with renewable energy. Explore your options here.
HOT TIME IN THE CITY
Get the scoop on some of the hottest electric vehicles on the market from local auto dealers.
Rosedale Chevrolet offers electric vehicles with the capability, style and range you want at prices you can afford. Plus, each EV has a variety of charging options so you can hit the road confidently. With everything this lineup has to offer, there’s never been a better time to go for a test drive. Schedule one today!
Schmelz Countryside Alfa Romeo FIAT VW carries a variety of electric vehicles from Alfa Romeo, FIAT, and Volkswagen. Explore their inventory on their website!
Tesla is building a world powered by solar energy, running on batteries and transported by electric vehicles. Learn more about their wide range of products here.
White Bear Mitsubishi offers the popular Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle allowing you to enjoy the benefits of electric driving without the range anxiety! Learn more from White Bear Mitsubishi.
Evie & HOURCAR provides a fleet of all-electric vehicles for one-way, by-the-minute trips around Minneapolis and Saint Paul Minnesota. Trips must begin and end in our Home Area in an approved, on-street space. All you have to do is sign up and drive!
Minnesota Department of Transportation is working to identify areas for EV infrastructure investment throughout the state to ensure adequate charging stations for EV drivers. Visit their website to learn more about the Minnesota Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Needs Assessment (MnEVINA) and help MNDOT identify priority areas for EV charging infrastructure throughout Minnesota.
