Pennsylvania Mayors, Local Leaders Urge Congress to Protect EV Charging Infrastructure Funding
A group of Pennsylvania mayors, county officials, school leaders, and state legislators is calling on Congress to protect federal funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the upcoming highway bill, warning that cuts or rollbacks would jeopardize Pennsylvania’s ability to move forward with a program they are the national leader in, potentially sacrificing local investments, economic growth, and transportation reliability across the state.
Investing in Students and Pennsylvania’s Economy: Why HB 1539 Matters
Across Pennsylvania, school districts are rethinking how they power their fleets. For decades, diesel buses have been the default, but they emit harmful pollutants and are costly to fuel and maintain.
Pennsylvania House Energy Committee Hears Charged Up Support for Electric School Bus Program
Today, the Electrification Coalition and Advanced Energy United testified before the Pennsylvania House Energy Committee to support House Bill 1539, establishing the Electric School Bus Grant Program.
Latest Round of CFI Grants Will Expand Critical EV Charging Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced nearly $5 billion in grant funding for various transportation initiatives, including $636 million of funding for 49 electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in Round 2 of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.
Pennsylvania Passes Annual Tax on Electric Vehicles
On Thursday, July 11, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Senate Bill 656, which puts in place an annual tax on electric vehicles (EVs) of $200 starting in the first year, $250 in the second, with adjustments for inflation beginning in year three.
PennDOT Announces First Round of NEVI Funding to Building EV Charging Infrastructure
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced its first round of conditional awards for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding.
Pennsylvania Medium- & Heavy-Duty EV Bootcamp and Showcase
On June 20, the Electrification Coalition hosted the Pennsylvania Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Bootcamp and Showcase. This in-person event provided attendees with the latest information on the deployment of electric trucks and buses in the Keystone State.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Pennsylvania for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to deploy a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, the Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, will guide the administration of federal funds allocated to Pennsylvania to build EV charging infrastructure along its alternative fuel corridors and accelerate Pennsylvania’s electric mobility future.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Explore Latest EVs During Ride-and-Drive at State Capitol
HARRISBURG, Penn. – Dozens of Pennsylvania policymakers and state staff explored the latest models of electric vehicles Tuesday at the state capitol at a ride-and-drive hosted by the Electrification Coalition and several leading vehicle manufacturers. The event featured one heavy-duty vehicle and 10 different light-duty models available to consumers and fleets. Featured electric vehicles included […]
Businesses Call on Pennsylvania to Accelerate Electrification of Trucks and Buses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2021 More than 30 businesses urge Pennsylvania elected leaders to take further action to electrify medium- and heavy-duty vehicles Washington, D.C.— Dozens of businesses, including global vehicle manufacturing leaders, urged Pennsylvania decision-makers to accelerate the electrification of trucks and buses throughout the commonwealth. The Electrification Coalition delivered a letter Tuesday […]
Charging Up Pennsylvania’s Trucks and Buses
Widespread deployment and adoption of electric trucks and buses in Pennsylvania will result in substantial benefits for the economy, public health, and energy security. 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 needed to leverage […]
8/6/20: Pennsylvania EV Policy Bootcamp
The EC brought together 120 electric vehicle policymakers, industry experts, and advocates for an informative and collaborative day-long session about how to accelerate EVs in Pennsylvania, the first in a series of state EV Policy Bootcamps across six states.