Since the launch of Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle (EV) Purchasing Collaborative in September, more than 70 cities and counties across the U.S. have committed to over 1,400 EVs, sending strong market signals and creating a national transition towards public fleet electrification. In conjunction wit …
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Post Update: April 5, 2019 Since its launch six months ago, the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative has been hard at work with cities and counties across the United States to support the electrification of public fleets. So far in support of the Collaborative, 43 cities and five... …
Visit the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative Portal HereFleets account for a significant opportunity to influence electrification of the transportation sector, with 8.5 million fleet vehicles in operation (passenger + light trucks) in 2017 according to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Transportation Energy Data Book. There are also benefits to the overa …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2019 Contact: Alex Adams | 202.461.2374 | aadams@secureenergy.org Washington, D.C.—In response to the White House announcing its intention to eliminate the federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit in its proposed budget, in order to save the U.S. government $2.5 bil …
Learn MoreElectrification Coalition Calls For Expansion of Policies to Boost EV Adoption FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alex Adams 202.461.2374 aadams@secureenergy.org FEBRUARY 26, 2019 In testimony given today to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Electrification Coalition (EC) Vice Pr …
Learn MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2019 Contact: Alex Adams | 202.461.2374 | aadams@secureenergy.org Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Critical for American Economic and National Security Interests In response to the introduction of the Fairness for Every Driver Act, which aims to eliminate the fede …
Learn MoreGuest post: Paul Ruiz, Senior Policy Analyst, Electrification Coalition, Twitter: @pmruiz. Original article published on The Fuse, January 15, 2019. Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States grew impressively in 2018. National data for the full 12 months ending in December show autom …
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EC Launches Climate Mayors Electric Vehicle Purchasing …
Electrification Coalition Announced as Technical Partner in New Collaborative to Rapidly Electrify Municipal Fleets, Representing 409 Cities in 47 States WASHINGTON, DC— Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, co-founder of Climate Mayors, today announced ahead of the Global Climate Action Summit …
Learn MoreColumbus is receiving up to $40 million in funding from DOT, and up to $10 million from Paul G. Allen to create a model transportation system. The Electrification Coalition to facilitate electric vehicle deployment as lead implementation partner. …
Learn MoreSalem, Ore. – Establishing an electric vehicle (EV) rebate program for the purchase of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Oregon would produce economic gains while reducing gasoline consumption by Oregon consumers, says a new study released today by Keybridge LLC. The rebate would inject …
Learn MoreWashington, D.C. – The Electrification Coalition (EC) today recognizes the Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to allocate $4.5 billion in loan guarantees to expand the nation’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure and encourage the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Increasing fu …
Learn MoreThis study, an analysis on the economic impact of implementing the Electrification Roadmap policy proposals, finds that, if implemented, the Electrification Coalition policy package would result in a wide range of beneficial impacts to the U.S. economy between now and 2030. With reduced oil intensit …
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Analysis
Electrification: The Time is Now …
A analysis of why crucial that efforts for electrification begin. Advocates the passage of The Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011 …
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Why Deployment Communities?
An analysis of why Deployment Communities are the approach that will give the best data for analysis regarding consumer adoption of Grid-enabled vehicles. Advocates the passage of The Promoting Electric Vehicles Act of 2011. …
Download PDFSummarized the House and Senate versions of The Electric Vehicle Deployment Act and the Electric Drive Vehicle Deployment Act. These Acts were designed to advance the wide-scale deployment of grid-enabled vehicles (GEVs) and the infrastructure needed to support them. …
Download PDFAn analysis of the Electric Vehicle Deployment Act, and an overview of its two core programs: the National Plan, and the Regional Deployment Plan, along with their benefits. …
Download PDFGives an analysis of what the Electric Vehicle Deployment Act would do to advance the accelerated adoption of grid-enabled vehicles, and the infrastructure needed to support them. …
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Why Electrification?
Analyzes why electrifying the light-duty, passenger vehicle transportation system is the best way to enhance the national and economic security of the United States. …
Download PDFComprehensive analysis of the state of transportation electrification in the United States and next steps needed to deliver on the potential of grid-enabled vehicles. The report explores the opportunities and challenges facing electrification of commercial and government fleets, identifies economica …
Download PDFPresents three primary reasons why electrification is a compelling national interest, and why the federal government should pursue the acceleration of national EV deployment. …
Download PDFAn analysis of the article “Valuation of plug-in vehicle life-cycle air emissions and oil displacement benefits” in the Proceedings of the National Academies of Science in October 2011. The article found that EVs and PHEVs did not justify the lifecycle ownership cost premium when compared to …
Download PDFPacific Gas & Electric Co (PG&E) have invested in the future of PEVs by matching the right technology with the appropriate duty-cycle and vehicle application. They are working to leverage a number of operational benefits of PEVs that will benefit its customers and overall business. …
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The Electric Drive Bellwether?
FedEx is viewed as a leading indicator for spending power and confidence if consumers and businesses worldwide. Includes a case study on FedEx’s exploration of EVs and electrification, and a discussion between the Electrification Coalition and the Manager for the Asset Management Group at FedE …
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Policy Report
State of the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Market …
First in a series of analyses conducted by the Electrification Coalition in consultation with PricewaterhouseCoopers that assesses the market and technical outlook for PEVs in the United States. Provides a high-level overview of the state of the market across a variety of topics, including: vehicle …
Download PDFThe City of Houston has made tremendous progress in improving the efficiency and fuel savings of its municipal hybrid fleet (the 3rd largest in the country). Houston is integrating PHEVs and BEVs into its fleets by rethinking how fleets are managed. Includes a case study on Houston fleets... …
Download PDFThe City of Loveland, a principal partner in Drive Elecrtric Northern Colorado, is playing a central role in engaging the entire community to make the region a leader in EV deployment. The Electrification Coalition sat down with the Fleet Manager for the City of Loveland to learn more... …
Download PDFThe study evaluates two scenarios—a “baseline” scenario in which Georgia’s tax credit remains in place through 2019 and a “policy shock” scenario in which the state credit is eliminated. It quantifies the impact on state GDP of removing the tax credit by comparing the two scenarios. …
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Impact of Eliminating the Alternative-Fuel Vehicle Tax …
The study evaluates two scenarios—a “baseline” scenario in which Washington’s tax exemption remains in place through 2019 and a “policy shock” scenario in which the tax exemption is eliminated. It quantifies the impact on state GDP of removing the exemption by comparing the two scenarios …
Download PDFThe study evaluates two scenarios—a “baseline” scenario in which Oregon continues to have no EV rebate and a “policy” scenario in which an EV rebate goes into effect. It quantifies the impact of a rebate on state GDP by comparing the two scenarios. …
Download PDFThis report contains best practice recommendations developed through the Drive Electric Northern Colorado (DENC) initiative—a first-of-its-kind EV accelerator community. This fully integrated model leverages public-private partnerships that best utilize limited resources to drive widespread EV dep …
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