The Trump administration has suspended the flow of funding to state departments of transportation through Congressionally obligated dollars under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. You may remember that NEVI is a $7.5 billion program with $5 billion in formula funding that is allocated to each state. With this[...] The post What’s going on with NEVI? appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E®) is preparing for a greener future. SDG&E’s commitment to sustainability is built into everything they do, from reducing carbon footprint and fostering energy innovation and conservation, to encouraging their employees and communities they serve to take daily action to ensure a sustainable future for[...] The post San Diego Gas & Electric® Going Green: Leading with EV Perks for their Employees appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

There is a lot we don’t know about the future of electric vehicle (EV) policy in 2025. What we do know is that the incoming administration has climate legislation in their crosshairs and is committed to doing everything they can to expand the use of fossil fuels for energy. Today,[...] The post EV Outlook: What to Expect in 2025 appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

More and more EVs are on the road every day, and public charging is rapidly scaling up. While most charging is done at home, drivers need public fast charging to support long-distance travel and enable consumers who don’t have access to home charging to make the transition to electric vehicles.[...] The post NEVI Funding: Tracking the build-out of America’s EV charging network appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

Whether you’ve owned an electric vehicle (EV) for a while, are in the market for one, or know nothing about them, attending a National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) event near you might be a worthwhile adventure! Happening throughout the country from September 27 through October 6, 2024, NDEW gives you[...] The post Drive Electric Week events are happening near you—Here’s what you need to know appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

Plug In America is pleased to announce the 2024 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Edison International grantees. Three grants were awarded which will support five events in total. Congratulations to the event organizers listed below, who have been chosen to receive this special funding. We encourage you to support these[...] The post SCE NDEW 2024 Grant Recipient Announcement appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

This article is sponsored by Nokian Tyres. Electric vehicle drivers are discerning. They spend a great deal of time analyzing and discussing which EVs will give them an efficient, eco-friendly, and enjoyable driving experience. But they could be forgiven for overlooking a hidden factor that makes a huge difference in whether[...] The post Myth vs. Reality: Why EV Drivers Should Be Thinking About ‘WNTR’ appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

As an EV driver, you probably already know that each EV charging network offers a custom app that may help you find a charging station, check the availability of a charger, or initiate and pay for your charging session. You’re probably used to using the ChargePoint app to charge your[...] The post This little-known fact about EV charging apps adds more convenience appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

By Ellie Peichel (Plug In America) and Jessica Dunn (Union of Concerned Scientists) The number of electric vehicles (EVs) on our roads has been increasing at an exceptional rate, reaching 9.5 million EVs sold around the world in 2023. The EV transition offers many advantages, including reducing overall greenhouse gas[...] The post Can EV batteries be used again? appeared first on Plug In America ..read more

When it comes to small but mighty impact, we often think about entities like Belmont Light. Belmont Light is a not-for-profit municipal utility in Belmont, Massachusetts that distributes electricity to the local community. The utility has played a crucial role in advancing EV adoption by installing workplace charging for its[...] The post Furthering EV adoption by expanding charging in the local community: A case study with Belmont Light appeared first on Plug In America ..read more