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EDTA Statement in Support of the Driving America Forward Act

EDTA Statement in Support of the Driving America Forward Act

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Washington, DC, Jun 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Genevieve Cullen, president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), today issued the following statement in support of the Driving America Forward Act, introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI). A companion measure was also introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05). 

 

“EDTA applauds Senators Stabenow, Alexander, Collins and Peters, as well as Congressman Kildee and the many cosponsors...Read More

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on incentives for electric drive

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on incentives for electric drive

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Washington, DC, Jan 03, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Incentives that promote electric drive are working as intended – to ensure the nation continues to lead in transportation efficiency and innovation while enhancing our energy and economic security.

“Electric drive technologies bolster the economy throughout the U.S. supply chain while helping consumers save energy dollars. At this time of intense global competition from China and other nations, our national policies should advance our leadership position in the market. 

“Critical policies include reinforcing...Read More

One Million Plug-In Vehicles Sold in the U.S.

One Million Plug-In Vehicles Sold in the U.S.

Friday, November 16, 2018

The electric drive market in the U.S. achieved an important milestone in October 2018, reaching one million sales of plug-in vehicles. Click here to view EDTA's Electric Drive Sales Dashboard.
 
In less than a decade, an entirely new value chain has been established in this country and the benefits reach across multiple segments of the economy. The work is not done but this achievement marks a crucial step toward advanced mobility that enhances both our energy and economic security.
 
EDTA applauds the innovation...Read More

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on the draft federal rule for emissions and fuel economy standards

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on the draft federal rule for emissions and fuel economy standards

Thursday, August 2, 2018

“Electric drive is an essential tool to boost energy security, economic growth and reduce transportation emissions. Global policies and markets are advancing to capture the opportunity, with China and European nations vying with the U.S. to lead the shift toward electric mobility. 


 “The rule proposed today disregards that opportunity and would leave the environmental and economic benefits of electrification on the table. Federal policy should be reinforcing the efforts of industry and the states to help the U.S. lead in electric mobility.  


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Tesla sales show electric drive growth; Congress can ensure that we keep the industry’s momentum going

Tesla sales show electric drive growth; Congress can ensure that we keep the industry’s momentum going

Friday, July 13, 2018


Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen

 

“The strong and growing market for electric mobility is reflected in the news that Tesla surpassed 200k electric vehicle sales with this month’s deliveries.

“We applaud Tesla’s achievement and the record sale numbers of the industry as a whole. Electric car offerings are diversifying to meet their drivers’ needs and the market is poised to expand well beyond the four-dozen other electric drive models available today.

“The federal tax incentive for plug-in vehicle purchases is helping to grow this...Read More

HOUSE TAKES WRONG TURN IN VOTE TO CUT CONSUMER TAX CREDIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

HOUSE TAKES WRONG TURN IN VOTE TO CUT CONSUMER TAX CREDIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Electric Drive Transportation Association
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jake Styacich, jstyacich@electricdrive.org, 202-408-0774 ext. 307


November 16, 2017

STATEMENT FROM GENEVIEVE CULLEN, PRESIDENT OF EDTA, ON HOUSE TAX REFORM LEGISLATION
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“EDTA is disappointed that HR 1, the tax reform legislation passed by the House today, includes repeal of the credit for plug-in vehicle purchases and we call on the Senate to continue to support this investment in innovation. With intense competition from China and other nations, it is critical...Read More

UPDATE ON TAX REFORM

UPDATE ON TAX REFORM

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Electric Drive Transportation Association
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Jake Styacich, jstyacich@electricdrive.org, 202-408-0774 ext. 307


November 9, 2017

STATEMENT FROM GENEVIEVE CULLEN, PRESIDENT OF EDTA, URGING THE SENATE TO RESTORE TAX CREDIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES
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“EDTA is encouraged about the bipartisan support that has been demonstrated in both the House and Senate for the plug-in vehicle credit. While HR 1 continues to include premature termination of the credit, we applaud the Senate Finance Committee’s reported decision to leave...Read More

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