Putting South Carolina State Decision Makers in the Driver’s Seat
Where the Rubber Meets the Road South Carolina state lawmakers and agency decision-makers got to experience electric vehicle technology during an EV Ride and Drive event this past week in Columbia. The…
Electric Transportation Toolkit Update Includes New Federal Funding
SACE's 2023 Electric Transportation Toolkit update includes information about federal funding opportunities for local governments as well as case studies demonstrating innovative local government actions to increase access to electric vehicles and…
Florida is scoring BIG in electric transportation wins, will Georgia play smart to catch up?
This op-ed, was written by SACE's former Electric Transportation Equity Manager Patrick King. It originally appeared in the Georgia Recorder on December 22, 2022. It is reprinted here with permission. In recent…
Southeast State and Local Govt's Stepped Up Their Electric Transportation Game in 2022
Electric vehicle (EV) sales trends and federal policies grab headlines, but state and local governments' actions are helping drive market growth.
Believe the Hype: The Electric Vehicle Tipping Point is Now
During the third quarter of 2022, EV market share hit several key milestones. Today, 14% of vehicle buyers are definitely buying an EV for their next car, with 22% seriously considering it.
IIJA: Year One Reflections on Significant Electric Transportation Opportunities For the Southeast
How is the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) strengthening our communities? Reflecting on year one of the IIJA and contextualizing this policy in terms of dollars invested and opportunities created around…
North Carolina Moves to Electrify Trucks and Buses, Gaining Economic and Environmental Advantages
Governor Cooper's executive order accelerates the transition of medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses from dirty diesel to zero-tailpipe emissions.
More Electric School Buses, Healthier Latinx Children
This year, during Latinx Heritage Month, join us in calling for school districts to address historic environmental injustices by investing in electric school buses.
As EVs Become More Mainstream in NC, Equal Access is Critical
This article was co-authored by Stan Cross, SACE Electric Transportation Policy Director, and Dr. Shelley Francis, Co-Founder and Director of EVHybridNoire, the nation's largest network of diverse electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts.…
Southeast Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Rising, Other Market Indicators Lagging
The region captured over one-third of America's EV manufacturing investments and jobs, and regional EV sales increased 50% over the past year. But the Southeast still lags, and regional policy needs improvement.