EV Nerd/advocate who’s helping to electrify everything that moves. My opinions are my own
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Last week, the DOT, DOE, and FHWA awarded $622 million for the #CFI grants program. These funds, allocated to 47 projects, will support the development of 688 DC fast chargers and over 5,000 level 2 chargers. Find more trends and takeaways from #CFI here: ow.ly/Lt0x50QsItv
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Policy Manager Will Drier and @GovPritzker in front of the @WasteNotCompost 100% electric truck!
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Tune in today at 2pmET -- GCC's #EV #policy expert @MatthwGoetz joins an all-star @ElectricRoadmap panel to talk about key #electrification milestones for 2022, and what to expect in 2023.
TOMORROW: The EC is hosting the final installment of the year of the Charging Forward webinar series. We'll be reflecting on the year's greatest wins, looking to where we still have to grow, and how to go the extra mile in the new year. Register here: realpicturelive.zoom.us/webi…
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I wrote about how diving in fleet first will scale up the electrification transition.
@PanasonicNA @ElectricRoadmap electrificationcoalition.org…
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We're excited to release our #LocalGovtPlaybook, a report with recommendations for how local governments can leverage federal investments in #EV infrastructure! Learn how counties, cities, & towns can establish charging networks in their communities: bit.ly/3Fv4SIk
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The vehicle market is transitioning to zero-emission technologies, and our state is leading the way. Today, Gov. Cooper gave the keynote speech at the @ElectricRoadmap North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Policy Bootcamp.
ALT Gov. Cooper opens truck door
ALT Gov. Cooper and others have a discussion in front of the truck
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We are proud to release the U.S. Virgin Islands Transportation Electrification Roadmap. #EVs can provide many benefits to the territory, from better air quality to grid resiliency to workforce opportunities. electrificationcoalition.org…
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The Transportation Electrification Roadmap released by @ElectricRoadmap & @govhouseusvi w/ support from Bloomberg Assoc charts a pathway to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the US Virgin Islands to reduce costs & the USVI’s dependence on fossil fuels. electrificationcoalition.org…
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"We are excited that all 52 jurisdictions now have an approved plan... As more #EVs hit the road, the #NEVI program will ensure a consistent, safe, and accessible charging experience along highway corridors." —EC's Ben Prochazka @benproc electrificationcoalition.org…
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"Passing the transportation electrification measures in the #InflationReductionAct is another important step that will make the United States stronger, cleaner, safer and more energy independent." --EC Exec Dir @benproc on the House passing #IRA2022 electrificationcoalition.org…
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"Today’s landmark deal will help accelerate electrification for all sectors, which will improve our economic and national security, and our climate future." —EC Exec Dir @benproc on the #InflationReductionAct electrificationcoalition.org…
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"We need a policy agenda that will advance electric vehicles and urge Senate leadership to ensure the U.S. is a global leader in transportation electrification," said Ben Prochazka, executive director of the EC. electrificationcoalition.org…
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LAST CALL to join our FINAL #ChargingInfrastructure Week webinar at 12:30 PM ET! We'll be discussing the intersections of electricity and transportation planning. Follow along as we live tweet the event. #DriveElectric
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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The US can remain the leader in EVs
“The bipartisan infrastructure law laid the perfect foundation for that and now it’s time to build on top of that.”
@SenStabenow and Katherine Stainken of the Electrification Coalition lay it out
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"With bold policy support, we and our allies have the critical minerals necessary to make the batteries needed to electrify our transportation sector."
- Katherine Stainken, in response to questions from @SenStabenow
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“I just keep hearing ‘Drill, baby, drill,” but if we want to move to our greatest strength, it’s got to be “Plug in, baby, plug in!” - @SenMarkey, in response to the vulnerabilities we face in an oil market heavily manipulated by bad actors like Russia.
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#DriveElectric
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"EVs bring a myriad of benefits beyond just stable prices: EVs provide fuel & maintenance savings for consumers & businesses, improved air quality & public health, new jobs in the tech & innovation sectors, reduced carbon emissions, & investment into local economies..."
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Ben Prochazka retweeted
Next week, @ElectricRoadmap hosts the Charging Infrastructure Webinar Series featuring representatives from the U.S. Joint Office of Energy & Transportation and industry experts, including EVgo Senior VP of Program Delivery, Marcy Bauer. Register for free: bit.ly/3tmQOup
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As the sale of electric 🚗 continue to rise, cities are challenged to ensure they have the infrastructure in place to support EVs.
Starting tomorrow, join @ElectricRoadmap for a series of webinars to make sure your city is prepared to meet the moment.
electrificationcoalition.org…