As electric vehicles become increasingly popular, more and more people are finding themselves behind the wheel of one, often for the first time, when renting a car. While this is a positive development for the transition to EVs (opinions typically change when someone actually sits behind the wheel) and the environment, it also raises a crucial question: Are rental car companies adequately preparing their customers for the unique aspects of driving an EV?
Read MoreEVA Member Cory Hewett recently represented the EVA at an event that was focused on uplifting stories from Americans about how they can benefit from reduced tailpipe pollution from cars, light-duty cars, and cleaner air. It focused on where they see opportunities for zero-emission vehicles, how cities and towns are proactively working toward clean transportation initiatives, and more.
Read MoreSeeing the midnight sun in Norway have been a bucket list item for me longer than the modern EV has been a thing. As it became clear that Norway had emerged as the world leader in EV sales per capita, my yearning to go see the midnight sun from behind the wheel of an EV was off the charts. So I went.
Read MoreShedrick from the Houston EVA documented his road trip in his Audi e-tron Sportback to attend his graduation ceremony at Bellevue University!
Read MoreEVA Member Kevin Douglass tells us how his Model Y helped keep his fridge cold and his food from being thrown away during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl.
Read MoreWe’d like to thank all our members who generously shared their photos and videos showcasing their electrifying road trips and stories about living with their EVs day to day!
Read MoreSharon shares her incredible road trip with her Model 3. As an 82 year old, she was out to prove that if she can do it, anyone can!
Read MoreWould you like to connect with fellow leaders from Tesla, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, Ford, and other Fortune 500 companies? This November in Detroit, join an innovative community at the 9th Annual American Automotive Summit!
Read MoreEVA Member Dennis Griffin details his experience road tripping in his F-150 Lightning using the NACS adapter at Tesla Superchargers!
Read MoreA bill has been introduced in Congress to use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to dismantle the regulations on consumer Clean Vehicle Credits that were recently finalized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury (Treasury). The EVA urges members of Congress to reject the CRA Resolution (H.J.Res.148/S.J.Res.87) and any other effort seeking to roll back final regulations on 30D and 25E tax credits for purchasing new and previously owned zero-emission vehicles.
Read MoreAs you probably have seen, used EV prices are low right now. For those looking to get into their first EV, this is a great time to buy! Used electric vehicle prices are currently at a low point due to various factors such as increased supply, varied demand, and rapidly advancing technology.
Read MoreBuilding codes might be Prozac in regulatory form, but the Electric Vehicle Charging for All Coalition (EVCAC) believes building codes are the key to widespread EV adoption. The EVA agrees -- which is why the EVCAC is a key partner for the EVA.
Read MoreIn our pursuit of a sustainable future, community solar and electric vehicles have emerged as innovative solutions in transforming how we produce and consume energy. Their combined potential to deliver affordable electricity is not only groundbreaking but also crucial for creating a more sustainable energy landscape.
Read MoreThe space will be used by “Ford employees together with external partners, entrepreneurs, students, and even competitors, to co-create new products, services, and technologies that add value to a new generation of Ford customers and help build a better world.”
Read MoreSteven Noctor of the Sacramento EVA gives us a look into the Tesla Semi; quite a unique experience!
Read MoreNot only are EVs great road trippers, but charging stations are not hard to find. Fast chargers used for road trips are cheaper than fueling up an internal combustion engine (ICE) car too. Find out more about the rally in August!
Read MoreStan Jaracz of New Jersey EVA decided to drive to North Hudson NY with his family in a 2017 Chevy Bolt EV with nearly 100k miles on the odometer. Since many drivers question the ability of electric vehicles to go on a road trip and locate functional DC fast chargers, he thought this was a perfect test.
Read MoreKenni Schrader, the Transportation Supervisor for Three Rivers Community Schools in southern Michigan, could be considered the pioneer of electric school buses, since she helped facilitate the largest single roll out of them in the country!
Read MoreDriving electric and not having a place of your own to charge is not for the faint of heart, but it is doable. However the shortest path to electric mobility is to provide the masses with the ability to charge where they sleep.
Read MoreWhat is SAE J3400? Is it important? If so, why? What does an industry transition to SAE J3400 really mean? And is it truly an industry transition? Is it really a better standard than CCS? Is CCS Doomed? And why on Earth would Tesla open up its network?!
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