It’s that time of year again—as temperatures drop and travelers anticipate inclement weather, winter driving is upon us. It has already been well established that

The electric vehicle (EV) industry in the United States allows Americans to choose how they power their vehicles, creates domestic manufacturing jobs, and protects American

Last week’s election will bring major changes to the federal government, with Republicans taking control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives. Throughout this transition, the Electrification Coalition (EC) will maintain and accelerate the electrification transition’s momentum because transportation electrification is an economic and national security issue that transcends party lines.

This guest post was written by Alan Shedd, retired director of emerging technologies at Oglethorpe Power Corporation and Georgia resident. In this piece, Alan details

By EC Senior Associate Emily Pape My friend Erin recently bought her first EV, taking advantage of the $4,000 federal used EV tax credit to

By EC Senior Associate Emily Pape For me, the sporting summer of 2024 began on the streets of my hometown, Boise, Idaho, with a bike

This year’s ACT Expo was the biggest yet, with more than 14,000 attendees and hundreds of companies offering electrification solutions. After four days of attending educational sessions, walking the expo hall floors, and meeting with current and future partners, here are our top five takeaways:

By EC Campaigns Organizer Mary Linn  In March, Electrification Coalition Business Council (ECBC) member ADS-TEC Energy invited the EC to attend and assist with the unveiling of

By EC Policy Manager Celia Kosinski Florida’s electric vehicle (EV) market stands out as a beacon of progress, leading the Southeast and ranking second in

You’ve likely seen the news that Hertz is selling off 20,000 Tesla vehicles (around 1/3 of their EV stock).

By EC Technical Programs Associate Steph Wagner New year, new car? If you’re starting off 2024 with the search for a new vehicle, there’s no

Rural communities, especially in the Southeast, can be at the forefront of the EV transition, but not without intentional leadership. It takes coordination, planning, and problem solving outside of traditional operational silos, but the benefits can be significant.

As we transition to a fully electric future, technological advancements will evolve, resulting in advanced, more efficient battery technologies. Increasing the efficiency of batteries is vital, not just for electric vehicles, but for the future of technology as a whole.

This Tool Library contains tools, reports, and webinars that can help applicants and advocates identify, apply for, and deploy federal funding. Topics covered include finding regions needing charging infrastructure, ensuring that projects are equitable, calculating the total cost of ownership of vehicles, and more.

By EC Policy Intern Zane DeVitre-Shalauta Last year, electric vehicles (EVs) hit the technology “tipping point.” Market-wide adoption of EVs reached 5%, a generally accepted

By EC Communications Intern Amara Alexander With the rising fuel costs and the desire to combat climate change, the electric vehicle (EV) moment is now.

By EC Policy Manager Emma Heins The Electrification Coalition (EC) aims to achieve mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) to protect U.S. national security and

Elevated engagement and prioritization from the public and private sectors around transportation electrification will ensure the protection of America’s natural treasures from the impacts of

By EC Director of Technical Services Matt Stephens-Rich With the heightened focus on rural EV charging networks following the announcement of the $2.5 billion Charging

By Panasonic NextLab Head of Strategy Courtney Ehrlichman  At Panasonic Smart Mobility Office (SMO), our focus on the electric fleet market is centered on solutions

By Caroline Draughon and Jaclyn Lea, Policy Interns With rising gas prices as a result of our exposure to a volatile, cartel-controlled commodity, national security

Guest post by Courtney Ehrlichman, Head of Strategy, Panasonic Smart Mobility Office

The IRA, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the CHIPS Act covered many energy, transportation, infrastructure, and supply chain challenges. Throughout this legislative session, our staff helped advance and shape these critical policies to reduce our dependence on oil while accelerating the shift towards electrified transportation built in the U.S. and allied countries.  

Editor’s Note: This is a guest blog post from Todd Mouw, president of ROUSH CleanTech, a partner in the Electrification Coalition Business Council. E-mobility can

The Electrification Coalition held a series of webinars in March 2022 to share the latest info on new federal funding programs for EVs and charging

Electric vehicles offer many benefits for rural communities, including economic development opportunities, financial savings for consumers and fleets, reduced emissions, and freedom from volatile global oil markets.

August 3, 2021 Run On Less-Electric to Provide Critical Insights for Freight Electrification The Electrification Coalition (EC) Is excited to work with the North American