Drive Electric Minnesota is a partnership of MN’s electric vehicle (EV) champions. Facilitated by @GreatPlainsInst
Minneapolis, MN
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🚚⚡ FedEx is betting big on electric trucks.
Its $300M order for 2,000 electric trucks could generate an estimated $800M in diesel fuel savings over the vehicles' lifetimes.
🔗 electrek.co/2026/10/03/fedex…
#ElectricTrucks #FleetElectrification
📊 New resource from the Great Plains Institute!
Our latest fact sheet compares the full lifecycle emissions of electric and conventional vehicles in Minnesota and shows how EVs can reduce emissions over time.
🔗 driveelectricmn.org/lifecycl…
#EVs #DriveElectricMN #Minnesota
With gas prices rising, many drivers are asking:
🚗⚡ Is now the time to go electric?
This interactive tool helps evaluate whether an EV makes sense based on your driving habits, charging access, and transportation needs.
🔗 washingtonpost.com/climate-e…
#EVs #DriveElectricMN
🚗⚡ @CleanAirChoice2 seeks workplaces to host EV Ride & Drives! Employees can learn, ask EV experts questions & test-drive. Interested? No obligation:
forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…
What does PHEV mean?
A Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) combines a battery that can be charged from the grid with a gasoline engine for added range.
Learn more: 🔗 bgr.com/2272126/what-phev-me…
#PHEV #EVs 🔌🚗
Federal EV tax credits are gone, but many state incentives remain.
Programs in states like Colorado continue helping consumers access rebates and make EV ownership more affordable.
🔗 marketplace.org/story/2026/1…
#EVs #EVPolicy ⚡
⚡ Property owners: EV charging may be more affordable than you think.
Learn how eligible properties can take advantage of new Xcel Energy rebates that may cover up to 100% of project costs.
Register: 🔗 my.demio.com/ref/eQd4mPbZmdb…
#EVCharging #DriveElectricMN
Global auto markets just crossed a major milestone:
🚗 Gasoline-only vehicles fell below 50% of new vehicle sales worldwide for the first time, dropping from 73% market share in 2021 to 49% in 2026.
🔗 electrek.co/2026/10/05/gas-c…
#EVs #ElectricVehicles ⚡
How far can EV efficiency go?
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency prototype traveled nearly 800 miles with just one charging stop—showing how aerodynamics, lightweight design, and efficiency can extend EV range.
insideevs.com/news/808168/vo…
Higher gas prices are putting EVs back on more drivers’ radar.
Survey finds that most US drivers surveyed say rising gas prices have increased their interest in going electric!
Read more: autoblog.com/news/more-than-…
#EVs #ElectricVehicles
The EV transition may be advancing faster than many expected.
A new analysis argues that focusing on sales, rather than the vehicle fleet, reveals how rapidly transportation is electrifying around the world.
🔗 janrosenow.substack.com/p/th…
#EVs #EnergyTransition #DriveElectricMN
Happy Drive Electric Month! ⚡
Thinking about going electric? Join a FREE EV Basics Workshop on Sept. 30, 5:30–7:30 PM in Hopkins, MN! Learn about buying an EV, charging, and planning road trips.
driveelectricmn.org/events/n…
Happy Drive Electric Month! ⚡🚗
Join Beltrami Electric Cooperative on Oct. 1, 4–6 PM in Bemidji for an EV Ride & Drive! Explore electric vehicles, meet EV owners, and learn about charging rebates and off-peak rates.
driveelectricmn.org/events/n…
🚗⚡ New from Drive Electric Minnesota:
Our latest fact sheet highlights a lifecycle assessment comparing emissions from electric and conventional vehicles in Minnesota.
Check it out here:
🔗 driveelectricmn.org/lifecycl…
#DriveElectricMN #EVs #Minnesota
Happy Drive Electric Month! ⚡🚗
Join Recharge Northfield on Sept. 26, 11 AM–3 PM at Northfield Middle School for an EV Ride & Drive, food trucks, and family fun! Every test ride supports a local tree-planting project. 🌳
driveelectricmn.org/events/n…
A new type of EV is coming.
Extended-Range Electric Vehicles (EREVs) offer electric driving with a gas-powered generator for longer trips. Scout, Ford, Hyundai, Ram, Jeep, and others are planning models in the years ahead.
🔗 insideevs.com/features/78650…
#EVs #EREV #DriveElectricMN
EVs can do more than get us from point A to point B—they can also support our homes, buildings, and the grid.
Learn how bidirectional charging can turn EVs into energy assets in our new Drive Electric Minnesota resource: driveelectricmn.org/wp-conte…
#EVs #BidirectionalCharging
Norway just set another EV record.
Battery electric vehicles accounted for 98.7% of new vehicle sales in August, putting the country closer than ever to an all-electric new vehicle market.
🔗 insideevs.com/news/806799/no…
#EVs #DriveElectricMN ⚡🇳🇴
Sometimes big EV improvements come from very small technology.
A new Texas Instruments sensor could help future EVs improve efficiency, extend range, reduce motor noise, and deliver smoother performance.
🔗 electrek.co/2026/08/25/futur…
#EVTech #DriveElectricMN ⚡🔋
The Chevrolet Bolt has been named Car and Driver’s 2026 EV of the Year for its combination of affordability, practicality, technology, and everyday usability.
🔗 caranddriver.com/news/a71920…
#ChevyBolt #EVs #DriveElectricMN ⚡🏆
