Edison International NDEW 2024 Grant Recipient Announcement
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[…]
Myth vs. Reality: Why EV Drivers Should Be Thinking About ‘WNTR’
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[…]
This little-known fact about EV charging apps adds more convenience
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[…]
Can EV batteries be used again?
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[…]
Furthering EV adoption by expanding charging in the local community: A case study with Belmont Light
When it comes to small but mighty impact, we often think about entities like Belmont Light, 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 employees and multiple[…]
The Congressional Review Act and its potential impact on EV tax credits
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[…]
The joy of learning: Kids and EVs at Plug In America’s Ride and Drive event
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[…]
Battery circularity: The key to an ethical and sustainable EV transition
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[…]
NDEW event registration: Advice from organizer experts
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[…]
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Round 2)
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[…]
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Charging Updates
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[…]
The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week
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[…]
