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Electrification Coalition Urges Congress to Extend IIJA Funding and Advance Appropriations
With Congress moving forward with a short-term extension of surface transportation programs ahead of the September 30 authorization deadline, the Electrification Coalition (EC) sent a letter urging lawmakers to extend Fiscal Year 2026 authorization and funding levels, including advance appropriations, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in this extension, any future extensions, and ultimately, a long-term reauthorization bill.
Leaders Highlight Economic Growth, Consumer Savings, and Energy Security Benefits of Federal EV Charging Investments in Lansing
Local, state, and national leaders gathered in Lansing to highlight how federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure strengthen Michigan’s economy, expand consumer choice, lower transportation costs, and enhance America’s energy security.
Ohio Mayors, Local Leaders Urge Congress to Protect EV Charging Infrastructure Funding
A group of Ohio 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 to the program Ohio has been a national leader in would jeopardize local investments, economic growth, and transportation reliability across the state.
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- Rural electrification
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Electrifying Transportation for Our Economic and National Security
The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that works to accelerate the widespread adoption of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles to overcome the economic, public health, and national security challenges that have long stemmed from America’s dependence on oil. Our efforts focus on policy development, advocacy campaigns, consumer education, fleet and freight electrification, cultivation of bipartisan support, charging infrastructure planning, EV supply chain development, and coalition building.
We electrify the way we move through initiatives like the State EV Policy Accelerator, Electric Freight Consortium, Port Electrification Network, Advanced Freight Partners Group Electrification Coalition Business Council, Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certification program, Drive EV Fleets Purchasing Collaborative, and the 25 Cities Initiative.