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Electric Vehicles

Category: Subject
Description: Information on vehicles powered by electricity, including antique battery powered cars through the modern transition away from internal combustion.
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Documents

DateDocumentDetails
27 May 2021
hearing date
Army Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Program Update and Review of Electrification
Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces of the Committee on Armed Services
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 824KB · 52 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
12 January 2022
hearing date
Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America
Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 1.8MB · 128 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
5 April 2022
hearing date
It's Electric: Developing the Postal Service Fleet of the Future
Hearing Before the Committee on Oversight and Reform
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 273KB · 69 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
21 April 2022
hearing date
Pedal to the Metal: Electric Vehicle Batteries and the Critical Minerals Supply
Field Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 13.7MB · 79 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
20 May 2022
hearing date
Building a Workforce to Navigate the Electric Vehicle Future
Field Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Research and Technology of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 12.2MB · 75 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
May 2023
publication date
Charging Forward
A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure
Version 2
Research Report ( PDF) 5.4MB · 139 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
May 2023
publication date
October 2023
revised date
Electric Vehicle Charging Analytics and Reporting Tool (EV-ChART)
Data Format and Preparation Guidance Version 2.0
Research Report ( PDF) 707KB · 49 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
17 May 2023
hearing date
Driving Bad Policy: Examining EPA's Tailpipe Emissions Rules and the Realities of a Rapid Electric Vehicle Transition
Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Hearing Transcript ( PDF) 187KB · 31 pages
Publisher: U.S. House of Representatives
Topic: Environmental Protection Agency
June 2023
publication date
The 2030 National Charging Network
Estimating U.S. Light-Duty Demand for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Research Report ( PDF) 4.7MB · 81 pages
Authors: Eric Wood, Brennan Borlaug,
Matt Moniot, Dong-Yeon Lee, Yanbo Ge, Fan Yang, Zhaocai Liu
Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
June 2023
publication date
Charging Forward
A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Urban Electric Mobility Infrastructure
Research Report ( PDF) 13.1MB · 149 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
June 2023
publication date
Technical Assistance Help Sheet
Joint Office EV Charging Community Readiness
Research Report ( PDF) 202KB · 6 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
July 2023
publication date
Electrifying the U.S. Transportation System with the Joint OfficeResearch Report ( PDF) 292KB · 2 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
July 2023
publication date
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Annual Report | Plan Year 2022–2023
Research Report ( PDF) 5.5MB · 77 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
July 2023
publication date
Public EV Charging Station Site Selection ChecklistResearch Report ( PDF) 265KB · 3 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
September 2023
publication date
Implementation Guide
for Minimum Required Error Codes in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Working Group 3: Solutions for Scaling Reliability Diagnostics Taskforce
Research Report ( PDF) 663KB · 16 pages
Authors: Mayuresh Savargaonkar, Kaleb Houck,
Benny Varghese, Bryan Nystrom
Publisher: ChargeX Consortium
September 2023
publication date
Recommendations for
Minimum Required Error Codes
for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Working Group 3: Solutions for Scaling Reliability Diagnostics Taskforce
Research Report ( PDF) 872KB · 16 pages
Authors: Mayuresh Savargaonkar,
Benny Varghese, Kaleb Houck
Publisher: ChargeX Consortium
September 2023
publication date
Technical Assistance 101 – How Can the Joint Office Support You?Research Report ( PDF) 188KB · 2 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
20 October 2023
publication date
Community Engagement Tips for EV Infrastructure DeploymentResearch Report ( PDF) 229KB · 6 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
December 2023
publication date
Electric vehicle program designs and strategies to enhance equitable deploymentResearch Report ( PDF) 922KB · 51 pages
Authors: Jason Ball, Sydney Forrester,
Alexandra Grayson, Andrew Satchwell
Publisher: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
December 2023
publication date
Quick Start to Electrifying Your School Bus FleetResearch Report ( PDF) 285KB · 3 pages
Publisher: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
January 2024
publication date
California’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP)Research Report ( PDF) 332KB · 4 pages
Publisher: Argonne National Laboratory
January 2024
publication date
The Bronx is Breathing
Reimagining a Cleaner Hunts Point
Research Report ( PDF) 294KB · 4 pages
Publisher: Argonne National Laboratory
January 2024
publication date
Electric Nation
An Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal Electric Vehicle Charging Community Network
Research Report ( PDF) 283KB · 3 pages
Publisher: Argonne National Laboratory
January 2024
publication date
EVNoire Advances Equity For The Mid-Atlantic Electrification PartnershipResearch Report ( PDF) 320KB · 3 pages
Publisher: Argonne National Laboratory
Topics: EVNoire,
Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership
January 2024
publication date
The Stockton Mobility CollectiveResearch Report ( PDF) 301KB · 4 pages
Publisher: Argonne National Laboratory


Article Index

DateArticleDetails
1 April 2009Southern California auto maker announces fully-electric sedan
Tesla Motors claims that their Model S, a sedan which runs solely on electricity, will be more affordable. Tesla first entered the automobile market in 2006, with a prototype of an electric vehicle designed on the roadster style.
News Article (text)
Publisher: Wikinews
Topic: Tesla Model S
2 March 2021Readout of the White House’s Meeting with Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Leaders
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration convened trucking companies and industry associations to discuss both near- and long-term challenges the industry has faced meeting the unprecedented demand for goods as we recover from the pandemic.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White HouseTopic: Gina McCarthy
11 April 2021Statement by President Joe Biden on the Electric Battery Dispute Settlement
A key part of my plan to Build Back Better is to have the electric vehicles and batteries of the future built here in America, all across America, by American workers.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
22 April 2021FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Advances Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Department of Transportation, Department of Energy, and General Services Administration Announce New Actions to Accelerate Deployment of Electric Vehicles and Chargers.
Press Release (text & images)
Publisher: The White House
5 August 2021Statements on the Biden Administration’s Steps to Strengthen American Leadership on Clean Cars and Trucks
“Today, Ford, GM and Stellantis announce their shared aspiration to achieve sales of 40-50% of annual U.S. volumes of electric vehicles by 2030 in order to move the nation closer to a zero-emissions future consistent with Paris climate goals.”
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
30 September 2021Petition for Exemption From the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard; Nissan North America, Inc.
This document grants in full the Nissan North America's petition for exemption from the Federal Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard for its ARIYA vehicle line beginning in model year 2023.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Byline: Raymond R. Posten
Topic: Nissan Ariya
5 October 2021Denial of Motor Vehicle Defect Petition
This notice sets forth the reasons for the denial of a petition by Mr. Edward Chen requesting that the Agency “initiate a Defect Investigation into the recent set of software updates, including software updates 2019.16.1 and 2019.16.2 and all subsequent updates issued by Tesla, Inc. to its Model S and Model X vehicles, which have been alleged to be issued by Tesla in response to the alarming number of car fires that have occurred worldwide.”
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Byline: Joseph Kolly
Topic: Tesla
5 October 2021Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Cooperative Research Group on Advanced Fluids Ffr Electrified Vehicles
Specifically, Aisin Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company, Petro-Canada Lubricants, Shell Global Solutions, and Volvo Group have been added as parties to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
8 October 2021Approval of Expansion of Subzone 18G, Tesla, Inc., Lathrop, California
The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Andrew McGilvray
Topic: Tesla
14 October 2021Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 98--Birmingham, Alabama; Authorization of Production Activity; Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. (Electric Motor Vehicles and Battery Assemblies); Vance and Woodstock, Alabama
The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Mercedes-Benz
22 October 2021Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation
Specifically, LG Energy Solution has been added as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
15 November 2021Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75--Phoenix, Arizona, Authorization of Production Activity, Nikola Corporation (Electric Road Tractors and Motor Vehicles), Coolidge, Arizona
The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Nikola
24 November 2021Buy America Request for Information
Reshaping the United States transportation system with electric vehicle charging infrastructure is an important part of the solution to the climate crisis.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Departments: Department of Transportation & Department of Energy
Byline: Polly Trottenberg & Kelly J. Speakes-Backman
24 November 2021Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Cooperative Research Group on Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles
Specifically, Fuchs Lubricants Co., TotalEnergies Marketing Service, and Toyota Motor Corporation, have been added as parties to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
29 November 2021Development of Guidance for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Deployment
The recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests in the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure as one of many important ways to confront the climate crisis.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Stephanie Pollack
13 December 2021FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan
Vice President Kamala Harris to Announce Action Plan that Fast Tracks Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
25 January 2022Statement by President Biden on General Motors Investment in Michigan
Today’s announcement by GM – to make its largest investment ever, $7 billion to create 4,000 new jobs at EV manufacturing sites in Michigan – is the latest sign that my economic strategy is helping power an historic American manufacturing comeback.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
Topic: General Motors
8 February 2022FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Ensuring Future is Made in America
Tritium Announces EV Charger Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee; To Produce Up To 30,000 Buy America-Compliant Chargers Per Year, Create 500 Jobs.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Topic: Tritium Charging
23 March 2022Coastal Hyundai Adds the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to the Inventory
The sought-after electric SUV is available at the Melbourne-based dealership.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Coastal Hyundai via PRWeb
Byline: TJ Watson
Dateline: Melbourne, Florida
Topic: Hyundai Ioniq 5
29 March 2022Statement by President Biden on Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Investments in North Carolina
Today’s announcement that the electric vehicle maker VinFast will build an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina – $4 billion to create more than 7,000 jobs and hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles and batteries – is the latest example of my economic strategy at work.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
Topic: VinFast
5 May 2022Notice of Intent To Request Public Comment on Draft Exemption From Historic Preservation Review for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Commonly referred to as charging stations, EVSE is the hardware of the charging infrastructure that transfers energy to a vehicle. EVSE can be wall- or pole-mounted, co-located or stand alone, and vary in design, size, charging speed and energy use.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Byline: Reid J. Nelson
3 June 2022Elon Musk emails tell Tesla employees return to office, or assume you have resigned
Leaked correspondence between Tesla, Inc. boss Elon Musk and members of his executive team sent on Tuesday but published on Wednesday reveal his insistence that employees maintain an in-office presence for 40 hours per week or depart Tesla.
News Article (text)
Publisher: Wikinews
Topics: Elon Musk, Tesla
9 June 2022FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Proposes New Standards for National Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Enable Families to Plug-In, Charge Up, and Drive Across America.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
28 June 2022FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Catalyzes more than $700 Million in Private Sector Commitments to Make EV Charging More Affordable and Accessible
Record-Breaking Private U.S. Investments to Help Build 250,000 Chargers Per Year, Create More Than 2,000 Jobs.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
13 September 2022Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Collection, Transportation, Sorting, Processing and Second Life Applications for End-of-Life Lithium Ion Batteries
Specifically, this RFI seeks input on how federal investments can help accelerate the collection, transportation, processing, and recycling of batteries and scrap materials; enable second-life applications of lithium-ion batteries previously used to power electric vehicles; support high-quality jobs for American workers and how the Program can most impactfully support equity, environmental, and energy justice principles and priorities.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
14 September 2022FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Economic Plan Drives America’s Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Boom
President Biden, American families, automakers, and autoworkers agree: the future of transportation is electric.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
15 September 2022Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles
Specifically, GS Caltex Corporation, Seoul, South Korea, has withdrawn as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
11 October 2022Statement by President Joe Biden on Honda and LG Investments in Ohio
It’s another win for America and another win for Ohio, with Honda and LG committing more than $5 billion toward electric vehicle battery manufacturing and factory retooling across the state.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
Topics: Honda, LG
18 October 2022IFC Subscribes to First Green Bond Issued by TMBThanachart Bank Focused on Electric Vehicles in Thailand
In a bid to strengthen Thailand's nascent electric vehicle industry, IFC is subscribing to a $100 million green bond issued by TMBThanachart Bank Public Company Limited.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: International Finance Corporation
Dateline: Bangkok, Thailand
19 October 2022FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Driving U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Good-Paying Jobs
President Biden is also announcing the American Battery Materials Initiative, a new effort to mobilize the entire government in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of critical minerals used for power, electricity, and electric vehicles.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
25 October 2022Readout of Cybersecurity Executive Forum on Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Hosted by the Office of the National Cyber Director
This forum occurred as part of a larger series of executive-level meetings targeting various sectors intended to support strategic awareness and preparedness and to strengthen all parts of critical infrastructure.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
7 November 2022Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles
Specifically, John Deere, Moline, IL, has been added as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Catherine Reilly
15 November 2022Notice of Consideration of Demand Response and Electric Vehicle Standards
The standards will be considered on the basis of their effect on conservation of energy, efficient use of facilities and resources, equity among electric consumers, TVA's existing demand response and electric vehicle programs, and the objectives of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority
Byline: Christopher C. Chandler
9 December 2022Statement from President Joe Biden on UAW Vote in Warren, OH
Congratulations to the newest members of the United Auto Workers at the Ultium Cells LLC EV battery plant in Warren, Ohio.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
Topics: General Motors, UAW
13 December 2022Foreign-Trade Zone 18--San Jose, California, Application for Subzone, Tesla, Inc., Oakland, California
An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the City of San Jose, grantee of FTZ 18, requesting an expansion of Subzone 18G on behalf of Tesla, Inc., located in Oakland, California.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Commerce
Byline: Andrew McGilvray
Topic: Tesla
20 December 2022Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Investment to Electrify U.S. Postal Service Fleet
The USPS investment includes electrifying 75% of its new purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles and a commitment to acquire 100% electric NGDVs starting in 2026.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
20 December 2022USPS Intends To Deploy Over 66,000 Electric Vehicles by 2028, Making One of the Largest Electric Vehicle Fleets in the Nation
Initiative Boosted by Postal Service “Delivering for America” Network Modernization and Funding from Congress.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: United States Postal Service
Dateline: Washington, DC
22 December 2022WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Biden Delivers Electric Mail Trucks, Clean Air, and Lower Costs
Using funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Postal Service announced an historic $9.6 billion investment to put 66,000 electric delivery trucks on the roads over the next five years and acquire only electric Next Generation Delivery Vehicles starting in 2026.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
30 December 2022Proposed Collection; Requesting Comments on Form 8936, Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit and Revenue Procedure 2022-42
For tax years beginning after 2008, Form 8936 is used to figure the credit for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles placed in service during the tax year.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Byline: Andres Garcia Leon
12 January 2023Customers in the Snohomish Area Can Now Shop the New 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning EV at Bickford Ford
With a massive exterior frame, a powerful stance and a high ground clearance, the 2023 F-150 Lightning is perfect for drivers who need assistance with their work-related tasks and daily commute.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Bickford Ford via PRWeb
Byline: Jason Bickford
Dateline: Snohomish, Washington
Topic: Ford F-150
21 February 2023Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers
The Federal Highway Administration is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle chargers.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Shailen P. Bhatt
15 February 2023EV Drivers Can Now Purchase the New 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited at Coastal Hyundai
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 dons an attractive design and is packed with next-gen features.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Coastal Hyundai via PRWeb
Byline: TJ Watson
Dateline: Melbourne, Florida
Topic: Hyundai Ioniq 5
15 February 2023FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Standards and Major Progress for a Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers
Made in America Policies and New Technical Standards Support the Future of the Electric Vehicle Charging Industry.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
28 February 2023National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Standards and Requirements
This final rule establishes regulations setting minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and projects for the construction of publicly accessible electric vehicle chargers under certain statutory authorities.
Federal Register Notice ( PDF)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Shailen P. Bhatt
5 March 2023Masterflux, a Tecumseh brand, exhibits its 850V DC Electric Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Compressor for Commercial EV Applications at NTEA Work Truck Week 2023
Since 2007, Masterflux, a Tecumseh brand, has been providing direct DC-powered compressors and systems for both mobile refrigeration and cooling applications for the commercial vehicle industry.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Masterflux by Tecumseh via PRWeb
Byline: Hiroshi Saito & Joshua Barnett
Dateline: Ann Arbor, Michigan
9 March 2023Notice of Request for Clearance of a New Information Collection: Electric Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (eVIUS)
The information collected will be used to produce national statistics on the characteristics and uses of BEVs.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Transportation
Byline: Cha-Chi Fan
24 March 2023Statement from President Joe Biden on LG Energy in Queen Creek, Arizona
For far too long, we outsourced jobs and manufacturing, and imported goods, while the future was made elsewhere.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
Topic: LG
27 March 2023Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Advanced Fluids for Electrified Vehicles
Specifically, Emery Oleochemicals LLC, Cincinnati, OH, has been added as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
17 April 2023FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Private and Public Sector Investments for Affordable Electric Vehicles
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is Unleashing a Manufacturing and Clean Energy Boom and Accelerating the Production of Affordable Electric Vehicles.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
19 May 2023Toyota Motor North America, Receipt of Petition for Decision of Inconsequential Noncompliance
Toyota Motor North America has determined that certain model year 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X motor vehicles, do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims and Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 Pounds or Less.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Byline: Otto G. Matheke III
Topics: Subaru Solterra, Toyota bZ4X
30 May 2023New IONIQ EV: Electric Vehicle Enthusiasts Can Now Purchase the New 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 at Coastal Hyundai
This superb electric vehicle (EV) represents the brand’s dedication to innovation and sustainable mobility, offering customers in Melbourne and the surrounding areas an impressive fusion of captivating design and exhilarating performance.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Coastal Hyundai via PRWeb
Byline: TJ Watson
Dateline: Melbourne, Florida
Topic: Hyundai Ioniq 6
5 June 2023Zonar Expands Electric School Bus Support with State-of-Charge Insights
New range awareness data helps mixed and EV bus fleets optimize routes and maximize ROI.
Press Release ( PDF)
Publisher: Zonar via PRWeb
Byline: Larry Meyers
Dateline: Seattle, Washington
13 June 2023Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation
Specifically, Brunswick, Mettawa, IL, has withdrawn as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
27 June 2023FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Driving Forward on Convenient, Reliable, Made-in-America National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers
New Study Shows Public and Private Investments On Track to Achieve Biden-Harris Administration’s Goal of 500,000 Public Chargers; Will Catalyze Additional Private Sector Investment and Create Good-Paying Union Jobs.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
23 August 2023Notice Pursuant to The National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation
Specifically, Honda Development and Manufacturing of America has been added as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Department of Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
Topic: Honda
31 August 2023Statement from President Joe Biden on Funding for Fair Electric Vehicle Conversion Funding
As I’ve said before, under Bidenomics building a clean energy economy can and should provide a win-win opportunity for auto companies and unionized workers who have anchored the American economy for decades.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
6 September 2023Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Electric Vehicle Working Group was formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: LaTanya Butler
20 September 2023Notice of Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act
The U.S. Department of Transportation is adopting the Department of Energy's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act to use in DOT programs and funding opportunities administered by DOT.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Transportation
Byline: Carlos Monje Jr.
29 September 2023Notice of Availability of Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Next Generation Delivery Vehicles Acquisitions
The U.S. Postal Service announces availability of the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement which analyzes the environmental impacts of a range of alternatives for a modification to the Postal Service's February 2022 Record of Decision to purchase, over ten years, 50,000 to 165,000 purpose-built, right-hand drive vehicles to replace existing delivery vehicles nationwide that are beyond the end of their service life.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: U.S. Postal Service
Byline: Sarah Sullivan
6 October 2023Approval of Subzone Status; BlueOval SK LLC; Glendale, Kentucky
The application was processed in accordance with the FTZ Act and Regulations, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Ford Motor Company
6 October 2023Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Electric Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (eVIUS)
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to request the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection related to the nation's battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Transportation
Byline: Cha-Chi Fan
10 October 2023Transfer of Clean Vehicle Credits Under Section 25E and Section 30D
This document contains proposed regulations that would provide guidance regarding certain clean vehicle credits as established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Federal Register Notice ( PDF)
Agency: Internal Revenue Service
Byline: Douglas W. O’Donnell
20 October 2023Notice of Adoption of the Department of Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion Pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
The National Environmental Policy Act requires all Federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of their actions. Congress enacted NEPA to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between humans and the environment, recognizing the profound impact of human activity and the critical importance of restoring and maintaining environmental quality to the overall welfare of humankind.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Homeland Security
Byline: Tracey L. Watkins
6 November 2023Agency Information Collection: Activity Under OMB Review; Electric Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (eVIUS)
In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to request the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection related to the nation's battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles--collectively referred to electric vehicles.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Byline: Cha-Chi Fan
19 January 2024FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Cut Electric Vehicle Costs for Americans and Continue Building Out a Convenient, Reliable, Made-in-America EV Charging Network
Since President Biden took office, EV sales have more than quadrupled – with over four and a half million EVs on the road.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
5 June 2024Readout of White House Convening on Used Electric Vehicles
Today the White House and the Treasury Department hosted private sector leaders in the pre-owned vehicle sales industry alongside clean car advocates and State and federal officials to recognize the momentum generated by the Inflation Reduction Act’s 25E used clean vehicle tax credit and encourage usage and adoption of the dealer transferability option that allows consumers to claim the tax credit at the point of sale.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
8 November 2023Biannual Request for Information on the Status of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Industry
On February 21, 2023, FHWA established a Build America, Buy America implementation plan by publishing a temporary public interest waiver of Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle chargers.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Shailen P. Bhatt
17 November 2023Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Department of Energy hereby publishes a notice of open meeting of the Electric Vehicle Working Group. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: LaTanya Butler
15 December 2023Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation
Specifically, Allison Transmission, Indianapolis, Indiana, has withdrawn as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
18 December 2023Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 17, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; (Lithium-Ion Battery Cells); De Soto, Kansas
The notification conforming to the requirements of the Board's regulations was received on December 11, 2023.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Juanita Chen
Topic: Panasonic
17 January 2024Notice of Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act
The National Environmental Policy Act requires all Federal agencies to assess the environmental impact of their actions. Under NEPA and the CEQ regulations, a Federal agency also can establish CEs--categories of actions that the agency has determined normally do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment--in their agency NEPA procedures.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Byline: Christine Koester
6 March 2024Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Electric Vehicle Working Group was formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
6 March 2024Request for Information on the J3400 Connector and Potential Options for Performance-Based Charging Standards
Subsequent to the publication of this final rule, the Society of Automotive Engineers published a Technical Information Report for a new connector standard, known as J3400, which multiple automakers have announced an intention to adopt in the coming years.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Shailen P. Bhatt
Topic: SAE International
15 March 2024Electric Bicycles; Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Request for Comments and Information
We invite comments concerning the risk of injury associated with mechanical hazards of e-bikes, potential regulatory alternatives, the economic impacts of various approaches, existing voluntary standards, and plans to develop new standards to address these risks.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Byline: Alberta E. Mills
12 April 2024Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 17; Authorization of Production Activity; Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; (Lithium-Ion Battery Cells); De Soto, Kansas
The notification was processed in accordance with the regulations of the FTZ Board, including notice in the Federal Register inviting public comment.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Panasonic
15 April 2024Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20, Incorporation by Reference
Federal Register Notice ( PDF)
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Byline: Sophie Shulman
Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
22 April 2024Notice of Adoption of the U.S. Department of Energy's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion Pursuant to Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
This notice describes the categories of proposed actions for which GSA intends to use DOE's electric vehicle charging stations CATEX and details the consultation between the agencies.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: General Services Administration
Byline: Elliot Doomes
Byline: Elliot Doomes
26 April 2024Notice of Determinations on the Demand Response and Electric Vehicle Standards
At its meeting on November 9, 2023 the TVA Board made its determinations on the PURPA standards as set forth in the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Tennessee Valley Authority
Byline: Edward C. Meade
29 April 2024Statutory Updates to the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Program
The Department of Energy issues this direct final rule to amend the regulations implementing the direct loan provisions for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program established by section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
14 May 2024Notice of Issuance of Final Determination Concerning Battery-Electric Semi-Trucks
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of Nikola's Tre Bev, class 8, battery-electric semi-truck for purposes of title III of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Customs and Border Protection
Byline: Alice A. Kipel
Topic: Nikola Tre
22 May 2024Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Electric Vehicle Working Group was formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
24 May 2024Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; FMVSS No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity Global Technical Regulation No. 20, Incorporation by Reference
This document corrects the DATES and ADDRESSES sections to a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2024, regarding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 305a Electric-Powered Vehicles: Electric Powertrain Integrity.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Byline: Raymond. R. Posten
Topic: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
29 May 2024Request for Information Regarding the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program
The ATVM Program can provide financing to help deploy eligible advanced technology vehicles or the manufacturing of qualifying components for eligible vehicles in the United States.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
30 May 2024Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 22, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Gotion Inc.; (Lithium Battery Packs and Lithium Battery Systems); Manteno, Illinois
The proposed finished products include high voltage lithium battery systems, high voltage battery system control cabinets, and liquid cooled battery packs.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Gotion
31 May 2024Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75, Notification of Proposed Production Activity; Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; (Lithium-Ion Batteries), Casa Grande and Tempe, Arizona
Pursuant to 15 CFR 400.14(b), FTZ production activity would be limited to the specific foreign-status material(s)/component(s) and specific finished product(s) described in the submitted notification and subsequently authorized by the Board.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency:
Byline: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Topic: Lucid
17 June 2024Statement from President Biden on Agreement between the UAW and Ultium Cells
I congratulate the United Auto Workers and Ultium Cells for reaching a historic agreement in Lordstown, Ohio, where UAW workers are manufacturing batteries for General Motors electric cars and trucks.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: The White House
Byline: President Joe Biden
24 June 2024Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993--Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation
Specifically, The Dow Chemical Company has withdrawn as a party to this venture.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Justice
Byline: Suzanne Morris
1 July 2024GSA Electric Vehicle Battery Management Strategic Plan
The Office of Government-wide Policy will subsequently develop a comprehensive strategic plan to help agencies maximize the full potential of EV Battery Management best practices and strategic benefits.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: General Services Administration
Byline: Mehul Parekh
8 July 2024Notice of Adoption of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion Under the National Environmental Policy Act
DTRA is adopting the Department of Energy's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act to use in DTRA programs and funding opportunities administered by DTRA.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Byline: Aaron T. Siegel
11 July 2024Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Self
For $27 a month, Members and their D.C. staffers are plugging in their Teslas and Priuses, draining my constituents' tax dollars who are paying full price for their gasoline back at home. This is especially egregious in light of the fact that huge subsidies for EV purchases already exist.
Debate Transcript (text)
Publication: Congressional Record
Byline: Congressmen Keith Self & David Valadao
17 July 2024Approval of Subzone Status; AESC Florence LLC; Florence, South Carolina
Now, therefore, the Board hereby approves subzone status at the facility of AESC Florence LLC as described in the application and Federal Register notice, subject to the FTZ Act and the Board's regulations.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Dawn Shackleford
Topic: AESC
9 August 2024Battery Safety Post-Incident Stakeholder Meeting
Across the federal government, experts are working to assure the safety of operators, occupants, passersby, and emergency response personnel with regard to post-incident lithium-ion battery-powered vehicles.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy
Byline: Scott Goldstein
12 August 2024San Jose Man Sentenced To Nearly Three Years For Defrauding Investors Of $4.7 Million
Joon Woo Kim started an investment fund focused on publicly traded electric vehicle companies but secretly diverted investors’ funds to his failing private business and lost millions.
Press Release (text)
Publisher: U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California
Dateline: San Francisco, California
3 September 2024Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations
This proposed rule provides specifications for the accessibility of EV charging stations, to include the EV charger (including physical and communication access), EV charging space, access aisles, and accessible routes.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
Byline: Christopher Kuczynski
4 September 2024Electric Vehicle Working Group
The Electric Vehicle Working Group was formed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation regarding the development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into the U.S. transportation and energy systems.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Department: Energy
Byline: Treena V. Garrett
12 September 2024Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs
This RFI seeks input in four areas to support medium and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles (DOT vehicle classes 4 through 8) including: unique EV charger and station needs; vehicle charging patterns; MHD EV charger technology and standardization; and workforce, supply chain, and manufacturing to support charging of MHD battery EVs.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Byline: Shailen P. Bhatt
18 September 2024EV MANDATES LIMIT CHOICE, RAISE COSTS
Mr. Speaker, an electric vehicle mandate presents serious challenges for our economy, families, and everyday life. While these vehicles are often promoted as the future, they come with significant limitations and costs.
Speech (text)
Publication: Congressional Record
Speaker: Congressman Doug LaMalfa
27 September 2024OPPOSITION TO H.J. RES. 136
H.J. Res. 136 would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing the proposed rule to further reduce harmful air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model year 2027.
Speech (text)
Publication: Congressional Record
Speaker: Congresswoman Betty McCollum
4 October 2024Foreign-Trade Zone 227; Application for Subzone; Canoo Inc.; Pryor, Oklahoma
No authorization for production activity has been requested at this time. The proposed subzone would be subject to the existing activation limit of FTZ 227.
Federal Register Notice (text)
Agency: Foreign-Trade Zones Board
Byline: Elizabeth Whiteman
Topic: Canoo




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