North Carolina Leaders Celebrate EV Industry’s Role in Economic and Job Growth at “Powering Prosperity” Event
Today, regional leaders and industry experts gathered at the IONNA Apex Rechargery to spotlight the transformative impact of the electric vehicle (EV) industry on North Carolina’s economy.
Electrification Coalition Applauds North Carolina Governor Budget Recommendations Related to Transportation Electrification
On Wednesday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper released his budget recommendations.
North Carolina Rural Roundtable
Previous Next On May 5, the Electrification Coalition and local and state leaders convened for a roundtable discussion on vehicle electrification in rural North Carolina to offer insights into the best practices, funding opportunities, and community needs to ensure the greatest influence on electric transportation. Here are some of the key takeaways from the discussion: Grid […]
North Carolina Governor Speaks at Electrification Coalition’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle State Policy Bootcamp
On Tuesday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gave keynote remarks at the Electrification Coalition’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) State Policy Bootcamp and Showcase. The event, which took place at the McKimmon Center at NC State in Raleigh, featured panels on the wide-ranging benefits of MHD electric vehicles (EVs) and the policy opportunities to advance their deployment in North Carolina.
North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty Bootcamp
The Electrification Coalition is hosting a policy bootcamp on the wide-ranging benefits of medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Electrification Coalition Applauds NC Governor’s Action on Clean Trucks
On Tuesday, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced a new executive order directing the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to begin the rulemaking process for the Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which will gradually increase the availability of electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the state.
Freedom to Buy: Opening the Market for Electric Vehicle Sales in NC
Join the Electrification Coalition on September 12 at 10 a.m. ET to learn about the benefits of giving consumers and businesses the freedom to buy, and how policy changes will accelerate EV adoption in NC. The past year has increased consumer and business appetite for electric vehicles like never before. With the increase in gas prices, ever-increasing […]
Electrification Coalition Applauds North Carolina for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for publishing the North Carolina Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development Plan.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Cooper Administration for Electric Transportation Budget Proposals
The plan recommends that $22 million be allocated to the North Carolina Department of Transportation to support electric vehicles and transportation technology innovation, with more than $10 million dedicated to leveraging federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021
EC Applauds North Carolina Gov. Cooper for Commitment to Zero-Emission Vehicles
Executive Order 246 establishes that North Carolina will be a leader in the transition to a transportation system untethered from oil. And it sends yet another signal to the market that the future of transportation is unquestionably electric.
Charging Up North Carolina’s Trucks and Buses
Widespread deployment and adoption of electric trucks and buses in North Carolina will result in substantial benefits for the economy, public health, energy security, and the climate. Multiple vehicle manufacturers have recently committed to full electrification of their product lines, and the federal government has renewed its focus on electrifying transportation. State policy action is […]
Municipal Fleet Electrification: A Case Study of Charlotte, NC
The EC recently released a new case study from the Electric Vehicle Purchasing Collaborative (the Collaborative). This case study examines the City of Charlotte, North Carolina. With the Collaborative’s resources, the City established a gold standard Sustainable and Resilient Fleet policy and conducted a pilot telematics program that helped demonstrate a potential operational savings of $11,400 per […]
North Carolina EV Policy Bootcamp
The EC brought together scores of electric vehicle policymakers, industry experts, and advocates for an informative and collaborative day-long session about how to accelerate EV adoption in North Carolina, the second in a series of state EV Policy Bootcamps the EC is holding across six states.