Keep Fuel Dollars Local By Switching To EVs

By Carolyn Fortuna · Clean Technica

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A CleanTechnica article by Carolyn Fortuna discusses a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) analysis showing that Southeast consumers spend $94 billion annually on gas and diesel, with $64 billion leaking out of the region's economy. The article argues that switching to electric vehicles powered by locally-generated electricity could retain an additional $5 billion annually in the Southeast while reducing consumer transportation fuel spending by $42 billion.

to understand what is at stake. We need a strong EV market to retain billions of dollars in transportation fuel spending and support continued regional EV industry job growth. To foster a strong EV market, we need favorable policies and regulatory reforms.
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