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3-3-2008
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LE COULEURS: ART OF HAITI EXHIBIT AT UCF Today we installed 41 paintings and metal pieces, along with 4 older pieces from the UCF Bryant Collection, on the art wall on the main floor of the UCF Library. We are very pleased to offer this showing to the UCF and central Florida community and hope you have a chance to come view it while it is up the rest of the month of March, 2008. Student and staff interest appeared high, as dozens of passer-bys stopped to enjoy the exhibit while it was being installed! Mesi anpil (thanks a lot) for checking it out!
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2-11-2008
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COPROMOTION ESTABLISHED WITH ALL SOLAR FOR SOLAR WATER HEATING AND SOLAR POWER Go Electric is pleased to announce that we are partnering with All Solar Service Company, Inc. (www.allsolarflorida.com) to offer our customers substantial discounts on a solar water heater or solar electric system for the home. With purchase of an electric bike or scooter, you will be given a coupon for $100 off a solar water heater and/or $500 off a photovoltaic (PV) solar power system from All Solar Service. We are pleased to partner with All Solar Service to help increase the amount of these energy saving products in our community and planet!
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February 2008
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In conjunction with UCF Libraries Special Collections, Club Kreyol at UCF is presenting an exhibition of Haitian art entitled "The Art of the Creole Culture." This lovely display could be found at the UCF library, with info at www.library.ucf.edu/SpecialCollections, 407-823-2576. Notable was a wood carving by Roger Frncois, one of the artists whose paintings are in our gallery.
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12-20-07
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SOCCER LEAGUE FOR THOMONDE, HAITI Go Electric met with the director of Project Medishare in Haiti and one of the Magistrars (Mayor) of Thomonde, Haiti, to plan the forthcoming new soccer program for the children of Thomonde. 40 pairs of cleats and shin guards, and 60 uniforms, along with 10 balls, 8 cones, an air pump, and 3 packs of socks were hand delivered to Thomonde to begin the gearing up of the program.
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12-15-07
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GO ELECTRIC DELIVERS! We were happy to be able to bring a new chainsaw to noted wood sculturer Jean Beaujour of Petioville, Haiti. A chainsaw is used to make rough cuts from the mahogany logs, that are then carefully finished with the amazing detail that characterizes Beaujour's work. With the help of his new chainsaw and solar clip light provided by Go Electric, this talented artist can produce more work in the challenging conditions of Haiti where he works.
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12-12-07
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Ultra Motor new line of electric bikes has joined our line-up. They offer an affordable lithium bike (Europa) and a compact 36 Volt model (Portia). This new company provides more personalized support to dealers and 2 year product warranties.
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10-13-07
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ARTIST CONNECTIONS IN HAITI
In Petionville, Haiti, we made contact with painters Merancien Jean Mitho and Cabrini Demesmin, and wood sculpturer Jean Beaujour. We visited their studios, and despite spartan conditions, these talented artists are producing unique and exciting works of art. We will be working with these artists to promote and sell their work in our gallery.
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8-6-07
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Le Couleurs has been invited by the University of Central Florida's library to exhibit some of our paintings. The exhibition, entitled Le Couleurs: Art of Haiti, will be on display in the month of March 2008. We are excited to be able to share the spirit and vibrancy of our collection with the university community.
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8-1-07
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Le Couleurs gallery is proud to announce that, effective immediately, the proceeds from art sales will all go to Project Medishare for Haiti. This group has helped reestablish medical and public health services in the severely impoverished central plateua of Haiti. In addition, a collection of soccer gear and school supplies is being initiated, to allow more of the children to go to school and participate in a new soccer program that we will be sponsoring. Collection boxes are set up in the shop. We welcome your support of these wonderful and critical programs.
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1/3/07
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LE COULEURS AND GO ELECTRIC TO HOST CHARITY ART AUCTION
Today it was announced that on April 21, 2007, the new Le Couleurs: Art of Haiti gallery in Go Electric will be hosting a silent auction of Haitian artwork to benefit Project Medishare. Project Medishare sends medical volunteers and provides resources to rural areas in Haiti with little medical and public health workers or infrastructure. The event will begin at 7:30 PM on April 21, and include Carribean food and music. Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained from Go Electric.
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12/8/06
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GO ELECTRIC INTRODUCES HAITIAN ART DEPARTMENT, "LE COULEURS"
The walls of Go Electric are going to be beautified by original works of art from the island of Haiti. Straight from the Haitian Art Company in Key West, we are offering a selection of colorful, whimsical, and uncommon pieces at affordable prices.
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8/14/06
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GO ELECTRIC becomes Razor Service Center
GO ELECTRIC agreed to become a Razor Service Center. This popular and widely available brand of scooters now has a local service center to help keep their products running. We look forward to seeing Razor customers and helping them extend the enjoyment of their scooters.
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7/23/04
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Go Electric Becomes Wilderness Energy Dealer
Go Electric has become a dealer for Bike Electrified and electric bike kits from Wilderness Energy. All of WE's products feature in-the- hub motors, and include kits of various wheel sizes to place on bikes from 16-26". Their kits provide some of the top speeds and ranges available, at the lowest prices available for electric bikes. Come in an check out our Bike Electrified Cruiser that goes 17 mph for 15 miles, and sells for only $450 !
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7/21/04
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GO ELECTRIC AT THE SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Tonight we participated at the meeting of the Central Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club. Members enjoyed test rides and hands on looks at the Synergy Cycle, Bike Electrified, Vego iQ450, and Go Motorboard. Every test rider sported a big grin as they experienced their first electric ride!
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5/14/04
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May 19th -- STICK IT TO THE OIL COMPANIES DAY
IT HAS BEEN CALCULATED THAT IF EVERYONE IN THE UNITED STATES DID NOT PURCHASE A DROP OF GASOLINE FOR ONE DAY AND ALL AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL COMPANIES WOULD CHOKE ON THEIR STOCKPILES. AT THE SAME TIME IT WOULD HIT THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY WITH A NET LOSS OF OVER 4.6 BILLION DOLLARS WHICH AFFECTS THE BOTTOM LINES OF THE OIL COMPANIES. THEREFORE MAY 19TH HAS BEEN FORMALLY DECLARED “STICK IT TO THEM DAY" AND THE PEOPLE OF THIS NATION SHOULD NOT BUY A SINGLE DROP OF GASOLINE THAT DAY. THE ONLY WAY THIS CAN BE DONE IS IF YOU FORWARD THIS E-MAIL TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN AND AS QUICKLY AS YOU CAN TO GET THE WORD OUT. WAITING ON THIS ADMINISTRATION TO STEP IN AND CONTROL THE PRICES IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE REDUCTION AND CONTROL IN PRICES THAT THE ARAB NATIONS PROMISED TWO WEEKS AGO? REMEMBER ONE THING, NOT ONLY IS THE PRICE OF GASOLINE GOING UP BUT AT THE SAME TIME AIRLINES ARE FORCED TO RAISE THEIR PRICES, TRUCKING COMPANIES ARE FORCED TO RAISE THEIR PRICES WHICH EFFECTS PRICES ON EVERYTHING THAT IS SHIPPED. THINGS LIKE FOOD, CLOTHING, BUILDING MATERIALS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES ETC. WHO PAYS IN THE END? WE DO! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF THEY DON’T GET THE MESSAGE AFTER ONE DAY, WE WILL DO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN. SO DO YOUR PART AND SPREAD THE WORD. FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW. MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND MAKE MAY 19TH A DAY THAT THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES SAY “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH”
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2/25/04
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GO ELECTRIC Becomes a PUKKA Dealer
The latest rage is the PUKKA electric mini-bike. Featuring cutting edge motor, controller, and battery technology, this lower-priced scooter delivers big-time speed and range and a unique, small profile. Our first shipment should be arriving next week; check it out at www.pukkausa.com and in our store real soon!
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2/24/04
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GO ELECTRIC supports "Living on Earth" on 90.7 WMFE radio. Listen to this informative environmental show that we will be sponsoring in the coming months.
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12/12/03
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GO ELECTRIC Ads on Real Rock 101.1
Look for our ad to be playing this weekend on WJRR Real Rock 101.1 !
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11/29/03
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Todays's Orlando Sentinel ran an extensive article on the current legal quagmire involving scooters. Encouraging news was provided on the efforts of State Representative Randy Johnson to rectify the situation in favor of electric scooter riders. We encourage you to voice your support to him and your own legislators. Unfortunately, the article did not make clear the distinctions and advantages of electric vs. gas scooters, nor did it mention the fully legal status of electric bikes. The article is at http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/osceola/orl-locscooters29112903nov29,1,1286755.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
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11/16/03
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Go Electric Becomes Synergy Cycle Dealer
GO ELECTRIC today became approved to carry the new Synergy Electric Bicycle. This high-grade Taiwanese product brings superior design, quality and power to the electric bicycle market, with a 600 Watt motor at an affordable price. We expect to have our first shipments arriving in the next couple of weeks.
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11/10/03
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Go Electric has contacted our local central Florida state legislators to try to create specific authorization for scooter use on the roads and or sidewalks, similar to what bike, electric bikes, and Segways enjoy. Representative Bruce Anton led the way with a rapid and cooperative response. We encourage you to write as well. Links to our representatives can be found at: http://www.myfloridahouse.com/Legislators.aspx
An example letter follows:
Dear Mr/Ms Lesgislator/Commissioner:
As you know as a citizen of this area, we are mired in traffic congestion, and seem headed towards a smog and gridlock meltdown akin to that experienced in Los Angeles.
In response to these problems, electric scooters have become popular in California, and are now coming to Florida. These vehicles offer the chance to cut down on the number of large, gas guzzling, and emission producing vehicles on our roads, while offering a low-cost transportation option to many of our citizens. The vehicles in question go at speeds less than 20-25 mph (many closer to 10-15 mph), analogous to the speeds used by varying levels of bicycle riders.
Unfortunately, there are regulatory limitations to the progress in this area. Some of this is just a lag between a new phenomenon and current laws, and some is a backlash to noisy, messy, and dangerous go-peds, which are item-non-gratis in many communities. Recently, in response to a local community law enforcement query (no doubt motivated by the go-peds), our attorney general produced an interpretive statement on this issue (http://www.myfloridahouse.com/legislatorinfo.aspx?mid=4207). My reading of this tends to tighten the current grey areas around electric scooters, giving police the power to harass reponsible riders, and disallowing use on roads, bikepaths, and sidewalks. There is the possibility of interpreting electric scooters as "Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices", a category encompassing electric wheelchairs and "Segway" devices traveling up to 20 mph, which are actually wider and more intrusive to pedestrians and cars, but are allowed to be used freely. Electric bicycles, another desirable transportation product, are covered/protected by current laws, as are mopeds and motorcycles faster than 30 mph (whether gas or electric, which can be registered and used by licensed drivers).
Mr. Crist concludes his statement by suggesting legislative clarification of this issue, which is where you most directly come in. This could either make, or break, practical electric transportation in our community, which so desperately needs any help it can get. I urge you to present and support supportive legislation allowing -- and even encouraging in any way possible -- responsible use of electric scooters, as well as any and all nonautomobile transportation options in Florida. A model ordinance used in California is also included below for your information (http://www.electric-bikes.com/ordinance.htm).
Thank you for your consideration and efforts on our community, and with regards to the environment, our world's, behalf.
Go Electric, Inc.
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11/10/03
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Today, Jim Phillips on Real Radio 104.1 "The Phillips Phile" was talking about getting a moped, and spoke with Go Electric about the advantages of getting an electric bike or scooter. Go Jim!
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11/6/03
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GO ELECTRIC orders the 1500X Transporter
Tonight, we placed an order to bring the new, high tech, light weight 1500X transporter to our shop. This hot new product from Go Motorboards, promises to advance the quality and capabilities of electric scooters now and in the years to come. We expect to receive our order by the end of next week. Come check out the 1500X Transporter, or if you can't wait, you can see a news story on it at http://www.gomotorboard.com/video/GoOnKTLA.MPG
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11/6/03
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GO ELECTRIC Becomes Currie Dealer
This evening, GO ELECTRIC joined the ranks of dealers for Currie Technologies, Inc.
Currie makes some of the best electric bikes available today, which will help round out our selection of electric bicycles. The 2004 Currie e Bikes will be in our store in January.
They also use their elegant electrodrive motor system to power some of the coolest electric scooters around, some of which we will be coming to our store in the next couple weeks. You can examine their products at www.currietech.com
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11/2/03
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Listen for our upcoming ads on REAL RADIO 104.1, that encourage central Florida to GO ELECTRIC !
The spots will be airing mostly on weekends and Friday nights, and do a great job of explaining the many benefits of our products and shop.
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