From Capitol to Classroom: Legislators and Electric School Bus Advocates Convene in Harrisburg

Posted by Nick Bibby on Oct 7, 2024 2:34:42 PM

Building Support for PA Electric School Bus Grant Bill

Last week at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Advanced Energy United was joined by state legislators and a coalition of stakeholders advocating for electric school buses and a bill that would allow more school districts in the state to buy them. Legislators experienced the benefits of electric school buses firsthand, riding along in one provided by Steelton-Highspire School District, which procured new buses with funding from the federal government for clean transportation.  

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Topics: State Policy, Advanced Transportation, Pennsylvania, Electric Vehicles

Driving EV Adoption Forward: Celebrating National Drive Electric Week

Posted by Elizabeth Stears on Sep 27, 2024 7:00:00 AM

Blog New Guidebook Helps Prepare the Grid for EV Adoption at Scale

Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to soar in popularity and, as they become more commonplace, it’s increasingly important for businesses and decisionmakers to not only understand the benefits, complexities, and future use cases for EVs, but also implement policy solutions to better prepare for the widespread transition to electrified transportation.  

Kicking off today and running through October 6 is National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), which aims to heighten awareness and highlight the benefits of today's widespread availability of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. NDEW is a celebration of the transformative power of EVs to lower transportation costs for drivers, improve public health, and even improve electricity resilience for households and communities. During NDEW, there are several events hosted in various cities throughout the country, including EV showcases, test drives, presentations, and community engagement activities to educate the public about the advantages and positive economic and environmental impacts of EVs. 

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Topics: Advanced Transportation, Clean Electricity, Electric Vehicles

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