Electrification Coalition: With New Battery Plant, Georgia Cements EV Manufacturing Leadership
Georgia has strengthened its leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing with an announcement last week that Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy will partner to build another battery plant in Bryan County.
CALSTART 2023 National Conference
Join us for CALSTART’s 2023 National Conference in San Diego, CA, on May 17, 2023, where we will discuss the next 30 years of clean transportation!
Electrification Coalition: $400 Million in EPA Clean School Bus Grants Will Protect Children’s Public Health
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $400 million in grants for clean school buses, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Electrification Coalition Celebrates Introduction of Michigan Clean Fuel Standard Bill
Today, Michigan Senate Democrats introduced legislation to establish a Clean Fuel Standard, which would mandate a 25% reduction in the carbon intensity of the state’s transportation fuels by 2035.
Electrification Coalition: EPA Emission Standards Ensure U.S. Leadership in Global Shift to Electric Transportation
The Environmental Protection Agency is releasing today a proposed rule that updates vehicle emissions standards, which will steer the nation to instead adopt cleaner vehicles like electric vehicles, greatly accelerating the electrification of our nation’s transportation systems.
Electrification Coalition: Proposed Guidance on Federal EV Tax Credit Sourcing Provisions Gives Direction for Auto Manufacturers While Creating a Pathway to a Diversified Supply Chain
Today, the Treasury Department released the proposed guidance for the sourcing provision requirements on the federal clean vehicle tax credit, which includes electric vehicles (EVs).
White House announces Charge@Work program from the Electrification Coalition, CALSTART, Forth, and EVHybridNoire
Today, the White House highlighted the Charge@Work program as part of its EV Acceleration Challenge to meet the Biden administration’s goal of having electric vehicles (EVs) account for 50 percent of all new vehicle sales in the United States by 2030.
Electrification Coalition: Georgia’s Proposed EV Charging Tax Would Be Highest in the Nation, Hurting Consumers
In the Georgia legislature, two bills would seriously impact how electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay to plug in at public charging stations. Senate Bill 146 and House Bill 406 would authorize a new excise tax on EV charging of approximately 3.5 cents per kWh, in addition to the more than $200 annual EV registration fee.
New Analysis: Florida Taxpayers Could Save $277 Million Via a ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ Approach to Vehicle Procurement
A new joint report from Advanced Energy United and the Electrification Coalition estimates up to $277 million in savings for Florida taxpayers when vehicles’ lifetime fuel and maintenance costs are considered.
First Round of $2.5 Billion in EV Charging Infrastructure Grants Now Available through Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program
Today, the Biden Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Energy (DOE), Joint Office, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provided more details on how the $2.5 billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program will be dispersed over five years.
Electrification Coalition: President’s Budget Provides the EV Funding We Need
Today, the Biden administration released its budget proposal, which includes sustained and strong funding commitments for electrifying our transportation sector.
Electrification Coalition: Major Announcements on Charging Infrastructure Propel EV Drivers to Confidence
Today, major announcements from the White House, Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Energy (DOE), Joint Office, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are collectively enabling the build-out of a nationwide network of EV charging stations.
Electrification Coalition Releases EV Funding Finder Tool
User-friendly, interactive web tool allows eligible entities to find and apply for electric transportation federal funding opportunities Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalitionnbarnes@electrificationcoalition.org, (202) 461-2371 WASHINGTON—The Electrification Coalition (EC) is proud to announce the release of the EV Funding Finder, a tool to identify federal transportation electrification funding opportunities, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and […]
Electrification Coalition and SAFE Release Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Implementation Guide
The Electrification Coalition and SAFE have released the V2X Implementation Guide: Implementation Guide and Mutual Aid Agreement Template for Using Vehicle-to-Everything-Enabled Electric School Buses as Mobile Power Units to Enhance Resilience During Emergencies.
Businesses Urge Governor Whitmer to Commit to Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
A group of 20 business leaders have signed on to a letter urging Governor Gretchen Whitmer 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.
Electrification Coalition: Transportation Decarbonization Blueprint is a Positive Step Toward Reducing Dependence on Oil
On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Transportation, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Treasury, IRS for Releasing Initial Clarifying Information on the Planned Implementation of the New EV Tax Credit Provisions
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released three key pieces of clarifying information for consumers, businesses and other entities seeking to utilize the tax credits for the purchase or lease of EVs.
Electrification Coalition: Historic Investments to Electrify USPS Fleet Will Reduce Dependence on Oil, Protect National Security
Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalitionnbarnes@electrificationcoalition.org, (202) 461-2371 WASHINGTON—Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced an investment of $9.6 billion to electrify the U.S. Postal Service’s delivery fleet over the next five years. Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka responded: “Our nation’s dependence on oil for transportation has led to many national security risks, so our federal government […]
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.
Guest Post: Unlock Electrification at Scale by Harmonizing Fleets with the Grid
Guest post by Courtney Ehrlichman, Head of Strategy, Panasonic Smart Mobility Office
Electrification Coalition Releases U.S. Virgin Islands Transportation Electrification Roadmap
The Electrification Coalition is excited to release the U.S. Virgin Islands Transportation Electrification Roadmap, which can be downloaded at https://electrificationcoalition.org/resource/u-s-virgin-islands-transportation-electrification-roadmap/.
Industry Leaders Join Together to Advance Freight Electrification
Today, the Electrification Coalition (EC) announced the launch of the Electric Freight Consortium (EFC), a forum for collaboration between the EC, private-sector partners and industry leaders representing a broad cross-section of the freight transportation sector that will accelerate freight electrification at scale.
Electrification Coalition Commends Biden Administration for Announcing Nearly $1 Billion For Electric School Buses
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced that nearly $1 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law will be granted to school districts in all 50 states to purchase more than 2,400 electric school buses.
Electrification Coalition Applauds $2.8 Billion in Battery Manufacturing Awards that Will Ensure Long-term EV Success
On Wednesday, President Biden announced the first round of funding awards by the Department of Energy (DOE) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The awards will expand battery manufacturing capacity and minerals processing facilities in the U.S., increasing the supply of EV batteries and improving the long-term success of EV adoption.
Electrification Coalition Applauds U.S. EPA for Nearly Doubling Funding for Clean School Buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is nearly doubling the funds available for the first round of funding for clean school buses, from $500 million to $969 million.
Electrification Coalition applauds approval of all 52 jurisdictional plans for a nationwide EV charging network
On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it has approved the plans for all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia to build out a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network with funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Electrification Coalition Applauds the Signing of the Inflation Reduction Act into Law
Today, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. In response, Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka issued the following statement.
Electrification Coalition Applauds the House for Passing the Inflation Reduction Act
The House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes vital funding for projects related to transportation electrification. Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka issued the following statement.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Senate for Passing the Inflation Reduction Act
On Sunday, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes vital funding for projects related to transportation electrification. Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka issued the following statement.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Nevada for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) commends the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for publishing the Nevada State Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan.