Governor Pritzker, Policymakers and Industry Representatives Advance Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles at Electrification Coalition Event in Illinois
Yesterday, Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois State Senator David Koehler, Illinois State Representative Edgar Gonzalez and others spoke at the Electrification Coalition (EC) event that convened Illinois policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and leaders from across the electric vehicle (EV) industry to advance medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) electrification in Illinois, highlighting the importance of key policies to drive further manufacture and deployment of these vehicles in Illinois.
Illinois EV Policy Overview
The Electrification Coalition (EC) developed this document, “Unlocking the EV Potential of Illinois,” to guide the work of the EC State EV Policy Accelerator over the next two years. It features our assessment of the policy opportunities, pathways, messaging, and key players that will be most effective in achieving progress in the near term. It […]
Businesses Urge Governor Pritzker to Commit to Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
A group of 16 business leaders have signed on to a letter urging Governor J. B. Pritzker to accelerate the transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles by adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rules.
Electric School Buses: The Opportunity for Illinois
On September 14, 2022, the World Resources Institute and the Electrification Coalition hosted a roundtable discussion on the wide-ranging benefits of electric school buses and Illinois’ opportunities to accelerate their deployment. Electric School Buses: The Opportunity for Illinois featured public-sector leaders, industry experts, EV advocates, and school district representatives. Participants engaged directly with experts on […]
Electric School Buses: The Opportunity for Illinois
Please join World Resources Institute and the Electrification Coalition for a roundtable discussion on the wide-ranging benefits of electric school buses and Illinois’ opportunities to accelerate their deployment.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Illinois for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan to the federal Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
Businesses Call on Illinois Governor to Support Electric Trucks and Buses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2021 More than 40 businesses are urging Gov. Pritzker to join a multi-state agreement to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Washington, D.C.— Dozens of businesses, including global vehicle manufacturing leaders, urged Gov. J. B. Pritzker to support the electrification of trucks and buses throughout Illinois. The Electrification Coalition delivered […]