The Electrification Coalition hosted a policy bootcamp on Dec. 9, 2021, on the opportunities for widespread deployment of electric trucks and buses throughout Virginia. Presenters provided insights on national security benefits, emissions reductions, cost savings, vehicle technology and availability, policy opportunities, funding sources, and technical resources. View the agenda.
During the event, Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Virginia would sign onto the Multi-State Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle MOU.
Presenters
- Gen. Charles F. Wald, former Deputy Commander, U.S. European Command
- Congressman Don Beyer
- Delegate David Reid, Virginia House of Delegates
- Chris Bast, Chief Deputy Director, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Da’Quan Marcell Love, Executive Director, Virginia Conference, NAACP
- Aravind Kailas, Ph.D., Advanced Technology Policy Director, Volvo Group
- Maurice A. Henderson II, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
- Kyle Winslow, Legislative Affairs Lead, Loan Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy
- Representatives from several nonprofit organizations, state agencies and EV manufacturers
Video Recording
Presentation Slides
View the slide decks from the presentations.