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.
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.
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.
Electric school buses make more sense for our economy and the environment
Electric school buses offer a better solution for Tennessee school districts concerned about students’ health, the environment and their pocketbooks.
Advocates and Businesses Rally around Advanced Clean Trucks Rule in North Carolina
Advocates and businesses are calling for North Carolina’s adoption of the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule (ACT) to accelerate truck and bus electrification in the state.
North Carolina’s Electric Transportation Planning Hits High Gear, But the Climb Ahead is Steep
North Carolina’s governor, Roy Cooper, has an ambitious vision to decarbonize the economy, unleash a clean tech job boon, and address the climate crisis - all while centering equity along the way.
Electric Vehicles and Clean Energy Will Deliver $1.2 Trillion in Public Health Benefits Alone
Recently published data from The American Lung Association shows that in addition to creating jobs and addressing the climate crisis, accelerating the shift to EVs and clean energy will save trillions of…
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians receives North Carolina's first electric school bus
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are leading the way into a cleaner transportation future to spare our school kids from unhealthy diesel exhaust.