Electrification Coalition

On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order indicating that "critical minerals... as well as their derivative products—the manufacturing goods incorporating them—are similarly foundational to United States national security and defense." The order specifically includes electric vehicles (EVs) in its definition of derivative products. https://lnkd.in/eeHu2GxG Indeed, the EV industry creates a demand for critical minerals, which are vital for U.S. national security. Critical minerals are used in everything from jet engines to missile guidance systems, but we are dependent upon foreign sources for these minerals. By developing strong domestic and allied supply chains and a manufacturing base for EVs and their components, we will strengthen our national and economic security. We encourage Congress and the administration to continue the federal EV policies and incentives that are spurring private investments in manufacturing, creating American jobs, and ensuring the U.S. auto industry remains globally competitive.

Congratulations to Terawatt on their new medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, CA!

LAST CALL! Join the EC and Sourcewell TODAY at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT to learn more about DriveEVFleets.org! In this webinar, we will discuss how DriveEVFleets.org can help public fleets deploy EVs by lowering upfront costs and connecting them with technical support to plan their transition to electric operations. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g87-dDtG

Join us in Detroit October 14-16 for #RoadmapForth, where industry leaders convene to chart the future of #electric transportation. This is the nation’s premier electric transportation conference so don’t miss it! Use code EC75 for $75 off! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gxjUMsik

Microporous, a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery separators for EVs, says it is moving forward with a plant in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, which will create 2,000 jobs in the region. https://lnkd.in/gmcxRRJv

Electric school buses are replacing diesel buses in Atlanta! "Our drivers are enjoying the quiet and comfortable ride while transporting their students each day." https://lnkd.in/g2Emk3Cd

Join the EC and Sourcewell this Thursday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT for a virtual tour of DriveEVFleets.org! This resource helps public fleets reduce procurement costs, accelerate deployment, and streamline charging logistics as they incorporate EVs into their operations. Register to learn more about how DriveEVFleets.org can help you achieve your fleet electrification goals: https://lnkd.in/g87-dDtG

On Friday, the EC hosted a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill about the economic dangers of repealing the federal EV tax credits.   Together with the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and a fantastic panel of expert speakers, we demonstrated the enormous impact the federal EV tax credits have already had on the U.S. automotive sector, highlighting billion-dollar manufacturing investments across the country, and discussed the potential consequences of repealing this critical support for the industry, including thousands of lost jobs, decreased competitiveness across the EV supply chain, and weakened economic and national security. John Bozzella, president and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, emphasized the need to maintain both the advanced manufacturing credit, 45X, and the consumer EV credit, 30D: “You’ve got to marry that with support on the demand side. It’s that combination of things that makes this so powerful. Frankly, there aren’t enough fighter jets and submarines to consume all of those raw materials and critical minerals. You need a product-consuming business here in the United States to support that.”   Michael Dunne, founder and CEO of Dunne Insights LLC, underscored the value of the tax credits as the United States attempts to dismantle China's supply chain dominance and reclaim global leadership in automotive manufacturing and innovation.    Tell your senators and representatives to protect the federal EV tax credits: https://lnkd.in/gRrwYMZp Thank you to our panel—John Bozzella, Paul Corbett, Michael Dunne, Cristina Krasow, and Joe Pittel—for taking the time to join us and share their expertise during this important conversation.

If you are at Smart Cities Connect in San Antonio this week, join EC Executive Director Ben Prochazka for "Making the Transition to EVs: Shifting Gears in an Ever-Changing Federal Environment" on Wednesday at 9:30 am!

FEDERAL EV SUPPORT POWERS COMMUNITIES: A coalition of 16 mayors from across the U.S. are urging Congress to defend the federal EV incentives that are creating jobs, bolstering local economies, and ensuring the U.S. auto industry remains competitive. https://lnkd.in/gcmw3yhN