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Electric vehicles are more efficient than internal combustion vehicles, but fuel cost comparisons can be complicated due to differences in the units of measure. To address this, the Department of Energy developed the eGallon tool. The eGallon represents the cost of driving an electric vehicle (EV) the same distance a gasoline-powered vehicle could travel on one …

The National Average Cost of Fuel for an Electric Vehicle is about 60% Less than for a Gasoline Vehicle Read More »

By Dennis Pillion | dpillion@al.com May 11, 2021 The road to the future is electric, but several business groups in Alabama are worried the state might get left behind in the race to a gas-less future, hurting the state’s ability to recruit new businesses. Read entire article HERE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 19, 2021 Contact: Josh Bean | 251-327-0901 | josh@dcwins.com Why drive electric? Let’s count the ways By Michael Staley | President, Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Gasoline prices are on the rise again and this comes as no surprise to American motorists who, until recently, have only been able to select from …

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One of the best ways to learn about electric vehicles involves talking to motorists who already drive one.   That’s exactly what’s available at the Drive Electric Earth Day in Birmingham on Saturday, May 22nd, at The Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham. Electric vehicle owners will be there from 8 a.m. until noon to …

Drive Electric EVent Rescheduled for May 22nd. Come Join EV owners at Pepper Place! Read More »

Today, thirteen of Alabama’s leading economic development organizations wrote to Members of the Alabama Senate stressing the importance of additional state investment in EV charging infrastructure. Text of the letter is below and you can also download a PDF of the letter to Senator Albritton here. April 08, 2021 Senator Greg Albritton 11 South Union …

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Drive Electric Earth Day is a national campaign to share information about electric vehicles during April. In addition to being better for the environment, electric vehicles are more fun to drive, more convenient to fuel and less expensive to operate than gasoline vehicles. Attend the in-person EVent to kick the tires and ask owners of …

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The ADECA Energy Division intends to issue awards totaling no more than $4,148,823.40. The purpose of this grant program is to fund projects to reduce levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) within the state of Alabama by installing Electric Vehicle (EV) Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Infrastructure on Alabama’s interstate corridors. The application deadline is March 31, 2021, …

$4.1 Million Available for EV Fast Charging Infrastructure Read More »

DOE and EPA have released the 2021 Fuel Economy Guide.