National EVA Blog

Read the latest news from our national EVA office

  • The Electric Vehicle Association is partnering with Generation180 to take 10,000 people on their first ride in an electric car or truck because it’s the best way to help them discover all the benefits of driving electrically!
  • Many states have EV goals because they recognize the importance of reducing carbon emissions. For example, Massachusetts aims to have 200,000 EVs on its roads by 2025, and New York aims to reach 850,000 EVs by the same year. 
  • The IRS code that gives consumers a $7500 credit when they purchase an EV is formally known as Section 30D. It was passed by an act of Congress as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and cannot be revoked by EO. As of this writing on February 7, 2025, Congress has not made […]
  • The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA), North America’s leading volunteer organization that accelerates the adoption of electric vehicles, has hired Chris Celek as its first executive director. Celek will lead the EVA staff that provides communications, membership, fundraising, and program support to 100 chapters and thousands of members as they educate their communities about the benefits […]
  • Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has achieved significant milestones in its efforts to support sustainable transportation by completing its largest electric vehicle charging projects to date. These initiatives, part of O&R’s PowerReady Program, underscore the company’s commitment to expanding EV charging accessibility across its service territory.
  • Ben Westby isn't your typical electric vehicle enthusiast. He's not cruising city streets or bragging about zero-to-sixty times. Instead, he's navigating the rugged terrain of the Colorado Rockies, 9,000 feet up, where the nearest grid connection is a distant 10-mile drive.
  • We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the highly anticipated Annual Electric Vehicle Association Awards are officially open!
  • Is it the thrill of that instant torque that leaves gas guzzlers in the dust? The satisfaction of knowing you're reducing your carbon footprint with every mile? Or maybe it's the quiet hum of the electric motor that makes every drive feel peaceful and serene? Whatever your reason, we want to hear it!
  • In the fall of 2023 the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Board of Directors started working with Harvard’s Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability. The research Harvard was conducting involved how the DCFC network impacts EV adoption and whether reliable data about whether highway chargers are working would accelerate EV sales.
  • In today’s rapidly advancing electric vehicle (EV) industry, finding affordable and accessible charging solutions is crucial. JuiceNet is at the forefront of this evolution, offering an innovative peer-to-peer network that connects EV drivers with reliable, cost-effective charging options. Whether you’re an individual driver, a business, or a municipality, JuiceNet has solutions designed to meet your […]