Electrification Coalition

Electric vehicles often outcompete gas-powered vehicles on the total cost of ownership. Read how Iowa City, Madison, WI, and Portland, OR are proving that once charging infrastructure is in place, electric fleets deliver significant long-term savings. ow.ly/xLpS50YUF33

Thank you to EC Business Council partner @Drive_Greenlane for co-hosting a reception & panel on freight electrification at ACT Expo. We look forward to engaging in discussion and connecting with partners across the freight ecosystem. Register: luma.com/8uokeer4

We are hosting a webinar to discuss this medium- and heavy-duty charging infrastructure paper in detail on Thursday, May 14, at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Register here: @d59bd993-4eb2-4fe7-991f-853317c1ed19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/23eabdcc…

Our new Electrifying the Future of Freight report focuses on the most significant bottleneck to electric freight adoption: charging infrastructure. It examines barriers to deployment and identifies 11 strategies to overcome them. Read: electrificationcoalition.org/resource/elect…

The Electrification Roadmap Series offers an overview of U.S. transportation electrification efforts, proposes principles for creating a durable EV market, and delves into key transition subareas to offer recommendations. Read the first two papers: electrificationcoalition.org/resource/the-e…

New York is investing $30 million in the Drive Clean Rebate program, making it easier to purchase or lease an EV in the state. Consumers can receive $500–$2,000 off at the point of sale, lowering upfront costs and delivering up to 70% in fuel savings. governor.ny.gov/news/governor-…

Congratulations to Bibb County Schools on the rollout of 15 new electric school buses serving the Macon, GA community. Proud to see Georgia-made buses advancing cleaner transportation for students while strengthening economic security and creating jobs.

🚨Action Alert!🚨 Congress is considering cutting funding for EV charging and creating a new EV tax that would raise costs for consumers, slow EV adoption, and undermine U.S. automotive manufacturing. Tell Congress: Don't tax the future! actionnetwork.org/letters/reject…

We are honored to welcome Congresswoman Dina Titus to speak at our May 4 ACT Expo reception & panel on freight electrification. Join us and @Drive_Greenlane for a discussion on policies and partnerships advancing electric freight. Register: luma.com/8uokeer4

In case you missed it: EC's webinar on fleet electrification explored practical ways to evaluate the total cost of ownership framework, highlighting EV fundamentals such as fuel savings and reduced maintenance costs, even without federal dollars. Watch: electrificationcoalition.org/resource/fleet…

Yesterday, the EC's Carolyn Bidó visited Darien, IL for a ribbon cutting for six new EV charging stations! Thanks to the City of Darien, Heartland Charging Services, Blink Charging, ComEd, and Brookhaven Market for supporting cleaner, more accessible transportation in Illinois.

A new Virginia law allows local governments to adopt requirements for EV-capable, EV-ready, or EV-charger-equipped parking in new multifamily residential developments, a step toward ensuring residents of apartments and condos have access to EV charging. electrificationcoalition.org/gov-spanberger…

Attending ACT Expo? Join @Drive_Greenlane and the Electrification Coalition for a reception and panel on freight electrification at the Greenlane booth on Monday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. Register: luma.com/8uokeer4

Attention to fleet managers, procurement officers, and sustainability leads! Join us this Thursday to outline a simple path to fleet electrification, showing how fuel savings, lower maintenance & resale value, and operational efficiency can support it. @d59bd993-4eb2-4fe7-991f-853317c1ed19" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e0fc280f…

South Carolina's proposed $400 EV fee is bad policy. "We shouldn’t inequitably tax the very transition that strengthens our economy and national security" writes U.S. Army veteran and member of the EC's Veterans for EVs initiative, Amanda Arthur: charlestoncitypaper.com/2026/04/17/art…

“Every dollar invested in Ohio strengthens economic opportunity, from construction to long-term operation,” says @ODOT_Statewide Director as the state prepares to expand charging infrastructure with 64 new sites backed by $51 million in federal funding. wkyc.com/article/news/l…

Join @HeartlandEV and partners on Earth Day for a ribbon-cutting event at Brookhaven Market in Darien, IL. EC's Carolyn Bidó will be there to celebrate new fast‑charging infrastructure with perks for attendees, including 50% off charging. RSVP here: ow.ly/85Ht50YF3zA

Commercial fleets across the country continue to go electric, according to the latest @CALSTART report. Electric delivery and garbage trucks are cheaper to run, and states like Washington are launching $126 million incentive programs to support the effort. nbcrightnow.com/news/companies…

How can local governments support EV charging deployment? Join us for an introduction to Charging Smart's technical assistance and the national designation program, focused on streamlining the EV equipment installation process. Register: ow.ly/3GPn50YF39f

New EC Resource! Michigan’s Clean Bus Energy Grant Program deployed 300+ electric school buses across 100 school districts, reducing pollution and protecting children's health. Our latest resource shows other states how to replicate its success: electrificationcoalition.org/resource/charg…