In 2022, the federal government recognized the vital role of EVs in combating climate change, improving public health, and keeping the U.S. auto industry globally competitive. To spur EV adoption and increase Americans’ access to and the affordability of EVs, Congress passed legislation called the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Biden signed into law. The IRA catalyzed $500 billion in private-sector manufacturing jobs. It lowered healthcare costs by capping insulin and prescription costs, providing free vaccines to seniors, and empowering Medicare to negotiate prescription drug ..read more

In partnership with the Children’s Institute, support from dedicated EV enthusiasts, and the VinFast Auto Group, Plug In America hosted an unforgettable ride-and-drive at the Full STEAM Ahead event in Watts, CA, on June 1, 2024. This event focused on educating families, especially those with young children, about the numerous benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) through engaging and interactive activities.  We organized an exciting EV scavenger hunt, giving children an opportunity to explore EVs and let their imaginations play with fun features like honking the horn and turning the steerin ..read more

Co-authored by: Alexia Melendez Martineau, Senior Policy Manager at Plug In America and Raquel Dominguez, Circular Economy Policy Advocate at Earthworks   The transition to electric transportation offers an incredible opportunity to create a circular battery economy – one in which end-of-life EV batteries are reused, repurposed, or recycled. Currently, transportation is the sector with the single highest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US, making it one of the easiest and most important to address in the present and immediate future. Electric vehicles (EVs), powered by rec ..read more

With summer in full swing, roadtrips, pool parties, and backyard BBQs may be top of mind, but the savvy event organizer also knows it’s prime time to register EV-focused events as part of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW). It might feel like September 27-October 6, the week of NDEW, is a long way off, but it’s only 3 months away!  We always encourage event organizers to register their events as soon as possible since there are numerous benefits to early registration. However, it’s much more fun to hear and learn from the event organizers themselves, so we asked seasoned event organizers ..read more

In addition to the NEVI formula program, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law entrusted the Joint Office to implement the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) discretionary grant program. Unlike the NEVI formula funding, under this program, public entities such as states, local governments, housing authorities, schools, and tribes compete for grants to build charging infrastructure in communities.  The first round of CFI funding recipients, $623 million, was announced in January. The program was oversubscribed due to strong interest and momentum in building community EV charging. Many q ..read more

Rome wasn’t built in a day, and a massive national infrastructure project to build out a network of Alternative Fuel Corridors across the country is no different. In general, infrastructure projects involve many stakeholders, include many complex steps and milestones, and can get hung up at any number of points throughout the project.  Over 57,000 public infrastructure investments resulted from the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The project list is broad. Among other things, it includes installing wastewater systems, building out broadband, replacing aged gas pipeline ..read more

There are indeed some essential things you should know about National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), but that’s not what this blog post is about. For today’s purposes, “The ABCs of NDEW” are referring to Anchorage, Bloomington, and Comox. These are just three of the 219 amazing events that were hosted in 206 cities and towns across the U.S. and in Canada and Mexico as part of NDEW 2023.  EV-focused events occur in almost all 50 states of the U.S., so chances are there’s one near you (and if there’s not, maybe there should be – consider becoming an event organizer). While many events include ..read more

This article is sponsored by Nokian Tyres. Drivers of electric vehicles care deeply about getting the most out of each charge. After all, poor range – or, even worse, unpredictable range – can have a dampening effect on road trips and the daily commute. There is one surprising way EV drivers can reduce anxiety and travel further on each charge – their tires. By choosing the right set of tires and maintaining them correctly, EV owners can extend their journeys and avoid being stranded by a battery dying sooner than expected. The key to improved efficiency is rolling resistance, the amount of en ..read more

Public charging access is growing by leaps and bounds, between expanded access to the Tesla Supercharger network and rapid deployment of new charging infrastructure. In the U.S., there is now a fast EV charging station for every 15 gas stations. Many chargers are coming online thanks to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program passed through the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act. Installing ultra-fast EV charging stations can take longer than you might expect because there are a lot of parties and steps involved, so we’re thrilled to see new charging stations being de ..read more

Last month, Plug In America and Anaheim Public Utilities partnered for an unforgettable event in the city. Despite the rain showers, the day was filled with great excitement, as well as an outpouring of enthusiasm from all who attended. Event attendees experienced the joy of test-driving various electric vehicles in a safe and controlled environment. Several renowned dealers showcased their latest electric vehicles, including: Longo Toyota: Showcased their bZ4X models Polestar South Coast: Featured sleek and modern EVs that impressed attendees Rivian: Captured attention with their cutting-edg ..read more