“Revenge of the Electric Car,” written and directed by Chris Paine (“Who Killed the Electric Car?”), will open for a one-week engagement at the Drexel Theatre, 2254 E. Main St., on Friday, Nov. 18.

Beginning at 6 p.m. that evening, the Drexel will host an Electric Car Showcase with an appearance by Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president of The Ohio State University, and a car show featuring some of the newest electric vehicles available including the Chevy VOLT, Nissan LEAF, Buckeye Bullet, OSU EcoCAR, an original GM EV1, Wheego LiFe, an electric SMART CAR, and an Amp electric vehicle. Select models will be on display at the Drexel Theatre throughout the weekend.

Following the 7 p.m. screening, movie-goers can also participate in a panel discussion about the future of electric cars in Ohio with local electric vehicle experts Dr. Giorgio Rizzoni, director of the Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research; Sam Spofforth, executive director Clean Fuels Ohio; Ram Sastry, director of distribution research and technology, AEP; Brandon Perkins, regional manager, Ohio Department of Transportation; and John Pohill, CEO Venturi Motors North America.

Tickets are $8.50 ($6.50 for students and seniors) and include admission to the film, car show, and post-screening discussion. Tickets can be purchased by phone at (614) 231-1050, at www.Drexel.net, or at the Drexel Theatre box office (2254 E. Main St.).

This event is made possible with the cooperation of the Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research, the EcoCAR2 team, and Clean Fuels Ohio. Additional thanks to Byers Auto Group, Germain of Easton, Auto Center Southeast, and Tom Nastoff.