Many who attended came for family fun and a taste of the future, but also to find practical alternatives as gas prices skyrocket.
. Cue Doc Brown and Marty McFly: From hoverboards and e-bikes to a sleek, solar-powered vehicle that isn’t yet on the market, the expo was a glimpse into the future of transportation.
A catchy ad slogan said: “Save the world. Have fun doing it.” Kids zipped around on electric go-karts, scooters and skateboards. Adults test-drove the latest sedans and sports cars from the biggest auto brands. There was no familiar revving of engines or purring of motors — electric vehicles are pretty darn quiet.
“Just trying to save gas because L.A. gas … it’s like insane,” said Ricardo Gutiérrez of downtown L.A., who bought a Tesla in 2019 but sold it and was looking for something newer and faster with a bigger range.