Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/electric-vehicles-lithium-mining “We can either electrify the status quo to reach zero emissions, or the energy transition can be used as an opportunity to rethink our cities and the transportation sector,” says lead author of new report. JULIA CONLEY … Continued
From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): Are you considering an electric vehicle? Do you want to learn more about them? Join us on January 11th, 2023 at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST to hear from a leader in electric vehicle consumer … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): Exciting news! After hearing the call from advocates like you, the U.S. Postal Service is ready to go all electric. The agency’s initial meager commitment to electric vehicles (EVs) sparked advocates to push them to go … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): One in 4 Americans wants to purchase an electric car, according to a recent survey.1 There’s no question that electric cars are on the rise — for their sleek designs, for the money they save drivers over … Continued
From Environment America (https://environmentamerica.org/): The biggest investment in climate action in U.S. history is now law.1 This win was decades in the making. You spoke up for our climate and made this victory possible. The Inflation Reduction Act isn’t perfect; … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-08-01/energy-policy/public-pressure-prompts-usps-to-boost-ev-purchases/a80099-1 August 1, 2022 – Danielle Smith, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window The U.S. Postal Service is buying nearly 85,000 new vehicles and estimates 40% will be electric. Scott Hochberg, attorney at the Center … Continued
From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): You can be the difference in getting this crucial legislation across the finish line. If we hope to curb our country’s single biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, we can’t miss this chance to drive closer toward … Continued
From ReImagine Appalachia (https://reimagineappalachia.org/): One of the more controversial aspects of the Build Back Better Act has been the Electric Vehicle tax credit. ReImagine Appalachia wants to see our region at the forefront of these new manufacturing jobs – and … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-06-17/energy-policy/report-push-for-electric-vehicles-in-american-jobs-plan-would-benefit-pa/a74658-1 June 17, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window PHILADELPHIA – A new report predicts big benefits for Pennsylvania, and millions of jobs nationwide, if Congress decides to invest in upgrading the … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2019-11-29/climate-change-air-quality/consumers-push-for-tougher-car-emissions-standards/a68477-1 November 29, 2019 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Consumer Reports says when combined with a home solar system, electric vehicle “fuel” costs could be zero. (scharfsinn86/Adobe Stock) HARRISBURG, Pa. – … Continued