Energy Independence Now (EIN) Provides Key Recommendations for
Driving Consumer Demand for Zero-Emission Vehicles
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/CleanerCars?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#CleanerCarslt;/agt;–Today, Energy Independence Now (EIN) released a new white paper in
partnership with the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. The publication
reflects research and feedback from policymakers, automakers, and other
key stakeholders to provide invaluable insights and recommendations to
accelerate the zero-emission transportation future. California needs
significantly more zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including both battery
electric and hydrogen electric cars/trucks, to achieve its air quality
and carbon reduction goals. The report concludes that well-designed
incentives accelerate consumer adoption of ZEVs and enable greater
deployment of electric charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure.
“For almost two decades EIN has been a leading advocate for clean
transportation for California and the rest of the nation,” said Leonardo
DiCaprio Foundation CEO Terry Tamminen. “This report provides a unique
perspective on how California’s public investments and consumer
incentives strengthen the clean energy economy.”
The report’s key findings are especially timely because the financial
incentives that have helped make ZEVs more attractive to consumers are
beginning to run out, despite soaring sales in recent months.
“Nearly half of California’s GHG emissions come from the transportation
sector and too many of our citizens suffer from poor air quality.
Governor Newsom’s administration has the opportunity to set a global
example by ensuring access to clean air and affordable zero emission
transportation,” said EIN Executive Director Brian Goldstein. “This
report outlines concrete steps that policymakers can take to meet our
state’s ambitious climate and clean air goals by accelerating the
transition to ZEVs.”
The Electrifying Clean Vehicle Report can be accessed at https://einow.org/zevincentives.
Energy Independence Now
EIN is the only environmental nonprofit organization whose mission is to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution by advocating
for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles and zero emission
transportation infrastructure. EIN recently released a white paper
outlining pathways to achieving 100%
renewable hydrogen.
About the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF)
LDF is dedicated to the protection and wellbeing of all Earth’s
inhabitants. We support projects around the world that build climate
resiliency, protect vulnerable wildlife, and restore balance to
threatened ecosystems and communities.
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