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.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Florida for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Wisconsin for Submitting NEVI Plan to Build EV Charging Infrastructure
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WIDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan.
Electrification Coalition Applauds Michigan for Submitting NEVI Plan
The Electrification Coalition (EC) applauds the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for submitting its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) state plan to the federal Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.
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.
Electrification Coalition Applauds EV Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
On Wednesday, Senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin announced a major deal that includes a number of investments related to transportation electrification. Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka issued the following response:
Electrification Coalition applauds the U.S. Postal Service for increasing electric delivery fleet
On Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that at least 40 percent of its new delivery fleet will be electric, an increase from its original plan of purchasing 10 percent electric vehicles.
The Electrification Coalition Hires Noah Barnes as Communications Director
The Electrification Coalition has hired Noah Barnes as its communications director. In this role, he will ensure that the organization continues to provide accurate, timely information about the urgent need for transportation electrification across all platforms and serve as the primary press contact for the organization.
Electrification Coalition Disappointed by Delay in Passage of Smart Electric Vehicle Policies
Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalition
nbarnes@electrificationcoalition.org, (202) 461-2371
On Thursday, it was announced that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) will not support extending EV tax credits and other climate funding as part of a budget reconciliation package. In response, the Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka released the following statement: