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“Once you cross that 5 percent [of new car sales] threshold and stay above there, that's when past history of disruptive technology shows us that you start to see the beginning of exponential adoption growth”
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Federal judge issues ruling to free up $5 billion for EV charging infrastructure: 'Clears the way ... to implement [plans]'
“The Court's order clears the way for states to implement the NEVI plans they have worked for years to develop, and permanently bars the federal government from unlawfully withdrawing states' funds or interfering with states' implementation”
Judge rules USDOT illegally withheld funds for EV charging infrastructure
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation illegally withheld approximately $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from 20 states and the District of Columbia. The multi-state…
Trump administration must release EV charger funds, court rules
“The Court's order clears the way for states to implement the NEVI plans they have worked for years to develop, and permanently bars the federal government from unlawfully withdrawing states' funds or interfering with states' implementation”
Judge Protects Billions for Reliable EV Charging; Cleaner Air, & Lower Driving Costs Across the Country
“Allowing NEVI to move forward strengthens the EV market in the Southeast—a critical manufacturing hub for electric vehicles—by supporting current EV drivers' charging needs and building consumer confidence for prospective buyers. As a region manufacturing EVs for the nation, we need a reliable charging network that matches our production capacity. This is especially important now when many Southeastern families face affordability challenges. Access to reliable charging infrastructure removes a key barrier to EV ownership, and EVs offer a clear affordability solution—cheaper to operate and maintain than gas cars.”
Sierra Club Lawyer to Present Oral Argument to Protect Billions in EV Charging for America’s Highways
“Our number one goal is to protect states' access to the funds needed to build EV charging stations along highways across the country, so our members can travel safely and reliably in their preferred vehicles. NEVI was enacted to solve a real problem for real people. The Trump administration acted illegally when it froze the NEVI program, and its policies and actions continue to threaten this critical program. Those threats put at risk critical investments that expand clean energy, clean our air, and help people save money. We're continuing to fight for relief that will allow the essential infrastructure Congress envisioned to be built.”
Georgia's electric vehicle charging station build-out is back on track after a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld funding
“The NEVI program is a national effort to build out that network of fast charging. It's so important that the Georgia DOT seizes the opportunity to get these stations in the ground to make sure that the national network runs through Georgia and not around Georgia.”
Groups win lawsuit to protect $5B EV charging program in Southeast
“the NEVI program helps remove a critical barrier to EV adoption by expanding drivers access to clean, affordable electric transportation through an accessible, reliable fast-charging network”
Report reveals shocking cost differences of maintaining an EV versus a gas
An article citing a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report comparing the cost of operating electric vehicles versus gas-powered cars. The report found that driving 275 miles costs approximately $14 in electricity for an EV compared…
Court Rules Trump’s Freeze of $5B EV Charger Funds Unlawful
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of $5 billion in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding was unlawful, ordering immediate release of funds for state EV charging projects. Judge Tana Lin found the…
Record EV sales in Carolinas precede tax credit expiration
A report from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy documents record electric vehicle sales in the Southeast, with nearly 78,000 EVs sold in the final months before the $7,500 federal tax credit expired at the end…
Biden to Pick Top North Carolina Environmental Regulator Michael Regan to Head EPA
“In Michael's nearly four years as the Secretary of DEQ he has been a strong leader in a few areas that I would expect to come up for us nationally speaking through the Environmental Protection Agency. Primarily, … a focus on climate solutions that are focused on not just clean energy in the macro, but actually electrifying transportation specifically.”
Restaurants serve up fryer oil for retail biofuel station
“This is the only [operation] in Atlanta where a local restaurant can know for sure that [the oil] going out the back door will end up in their customers' tanks when they drive up to the front door. This is a win-win from cradle to grave. They're keeping the grease out of sewer systems and diverting it to a higher use. They're giving back something that is clean. It's a virtuous circle.”
The U.S. DOT froze funds for electric vehicle chargers in NC. A federal judge now finds that action 'unlawful'
“This is a great victory for clean energy while also overcoming an unnecessary roadblock to critical funding on the road to bringing the United States and our Southeast region into the 21st century”
Studies reveal surprising cost differences operating an EV vs. a gas car
An article citing a Southern Alliance for Clean Energy report comparing the operating costs of electric vehicles versus gas-powered cars. The report finds that driving 1,100 miles costs approximately $56 in electricity versus $132 in gas,…