Can Electric Vehicles Replace New Offshore Drilling?
Ten years ago today, hundreds of thousands of gallons of crude oil were gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP’s Macondo oil well, following the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig’s catastrophic and…
Our Transportation Future: Reduce, Clean, Electrify
Transportation policies and investments aimed at stimulating the economy should target three long-term outcomes: reduce the number of vehicle miles driven, clean the electric grid, and electrify transportation.
Knoxville City Council on Climate and Energy: Seema Singh
This blog post was written by Brady Watson, former Civic Engagement Coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. This is the first in a series of blog posts by the Southern…
EVs Poised for a Faster Rebound as Global Auto Industry Declines: SACE Response to Wood Mackenzie Claims
Unless we see automakers going back on their planned $300 billion of global EV investments over the next 5-10 years, there is little reason to think the economic crisis will hit EVs…
Rolling Back Clean Car Standards Will Cost Consumers, Cut Jobs, Increase Pollution, and Thwart Climate Progress
This blog was co-written by Jennifer Rennicks, former Senior Director of Policy & Communications at the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, and was updated on April 14, 2020 with additional material.
Automakers: Seize Your Opportunity to Focus Recovery Strategies on Accelerating Electric Vehicle Deployment
Driving electric is a resilient transportation option that provides benefits to consumers, enhances energy security, and stimulates economic development. The auto industry has ground to a temporary halt; when it inevitably re-emerges…
Florida 2020 Legislative Electric Vehicle Summary
Now that Florida's 2020 legislative session has adjourned, here’s an update on the one electric vehicle-related bill that passed.
Economic Stimulus Package: An Opportunity to Protect Americans from Coronavirus Impacts AND Protect Clean Energy Jobs
Because Congress is considering a third coronavirus aid package, specifically focused on economic stimulus in addition to the billions already allocated as part of a major coronavirus emergency aid package for healthcare…
Demystifying EV Charging: Traveling
This is the fourth post in a series written by Dave Erb intended to demystify electric vehicle (EV) charging, both for prospective EV buyers and for new owners still getting to know…
Car Enthusiasts Flock to Knoxville Auto Show and Test Drive Electric Vehicles
This past weekend car enthusiasts convened at the 32nd annual Knox Auto Show held in the Knoxville Convention Center to check out the latest car models. What many attendees didn't expect was…