WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, a Toyota representative testified before Congress that the automaker was skeptical of battery electric vehicles and touted its commitment to hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the latest in a long string of actions the automaker has taken to spread misinformation and slow down the transition to electric vehicles in the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, FedEx announced that its delivery fleet will be made up of 100 percent electric vehicles by 2040, which will include benchmarks along the way, such as 50 percent EV purchases by 2025.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, under the leadership of Donald Trump’s appointee, the United States Postal Service announced a 10-year, $485-million contract to Oshkosh Defense for new mail trucks, only committing to buy 10 percent as electric vehicles and failing to commit to 100 percent electrification of the fleet.
Richmond, VA - Today, the Virginia State Senate passed HB 1965, which directs the State Air Pollution Control Board to implement a low-emissions and zero-emissions vehicle program for motor vehicles with a model year of 2025 and later. With this rule, Virginia joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting clean car standards. This bill will go to Governor Northam’s desk to sign and enact into law.
DENVER, CO - Yesterday, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued a decision that approves Xcel Energy’s $110 million transportation electrification plan, a three-year effort to deploy up to 20,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at residential, commercial, and public sites in Colorado and support vehicle electrification through rebates, advisory services and research projects.
Saint Paul, MN – Today, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it will publish its draft Clean Car Standards on Monday, which would require new cars sold in the state to emit less climate-disrupting pollution. The rule also regulates that an increasing percentage of new cars sold in the state be zero-emission vehicles.
Today, the Sierra Club announced its support for the Tennessee Valley Authority announcement that it will be taking steps to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles throughout its seven-state service region.
Lansing, MI - Despite a coalition of 15 stakeholders opposing the bill, the Michigan House passed HB 6233 on Wednesday, legislation that would stifle the state’s ability to reach its climate goals by banning electric vehicle manufacturers from providing direct sales and service on their products. The Senate is expected to consider the bill this week.
DETROIT, MI – Today, speaking at the 2020 Barclays Global Automotive Conference, General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra announced that the automaker plans to spend an additional $7 billion on electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles by 2025 -- up from the $20 billion the automaker announced before the COVID-19 pandemic -- and stressed the automaker’s commitment to providing electric vehicles in a variety of styles and at different prices. Barra said the automaker plans to release 30 new models by 2025 globally, two-thirds of which would be available in North America.
HARRISBURG, PA -- Last night, the Pennsylvania House passed SB 845, a bill that would impose an annual registration fee of $175 for drivers of electric vehicles and $75 for drivers of hybrid vehicles, a strong disincentive that cancels out the benefits of consumer rebates and threatens to slow the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.