ELECTRIFICATION
Our Commitment
Transitioning from polluting, fossil fuels to electric-powered cars, bikes, and trains.
THE ISSUE
The transportation sector is the leading source of carbon pollution in the Commonwealth, and from particulate matter to brake dust the volume of driving that currently takes place produces a long list of pollutants that harm our health and environment. Rapidly transitioning from pollution producing fossil fuel-powered engines to electric-powered cars, trucks, trains, and buses will produce numerous public health, economic, and climate benefits while also creating a cleaner mobility future for all Virginians.
ARTICLE: $600M provided to US communities for public electric vehicle chargers
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program provided more than $600 million to US communities for more public chargers for electric vehicles.
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032.
Report: Accelerating Cleaner Cars in Virginia
Our Partners at Southern Environmental Law Center have released a new report highlighting the many benefits from bringing cleaner cars to Virginia more quickly.
Bill of the Day: Keeping Clean Cars in Virginia
VCN is defending our Clean Car Standards to ensure access and affordability to electric vehicles and protect our public health.
What to know about the Inflation Reduction Act on its one-year anniversary
August 16th marked the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The landmark IRA was the first major piece of legislation passed by Congress to address climate change, and just one year after its passage it is already improving Virginia residents’ lives.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Guidance
The Federal Highway Administration released an updated guidance on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
RESOURCES
ARTICLE: $600M provided to US communities for public electric vehicle chargers
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program provided more than $600 million to US communities for more public chargers for electric vehicles.
Biden Administration Announces Rules Aimed at Phasing Out Gas Cars
The Biden administration on Wednesday issued one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history, a rule designed to ensure that the majority of new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States are all-electric or hybrids by 2032.
Report: Accelerating Cleaner Cars in Virginia
Our Partners at Southern Environmental Law Center have released a new report highlighting the many benefits from bringing cleaner cars to Virginia more quickly.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program Guidance
The Federal Highway Administration released an updated guidance on the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act BlueGreen Alliance released their new User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act: [...]
Survey Says: Considerable Interest in Electric Vehicles Cross Racial, Ethnic Demographics
A report released by Consumer Reports, EVNoire, GreenLatinos, and the Union of Concerned Scientists, "Survey Says: Considerable Interest in Electric [...]
