Electric Vehicles
What is it?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are vehicles powered by electricity stored in batteries, instead of internal combustion engines that use fossil fuels. They produce zero tailpipe emissions, reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, when powered by renewable energy, EVs further minimize environmental impact, supporting a transition to cleaner and more sustainable transportation systems.
View a map of electric vehicle charging stations at https://www.plugshare.com/.
Who is working on it in the Tri-Cities?
- Mid-Columbia Electric Vehicle Association – A non-profit organization for those interested in plug-in electric vehicles and promoting their adoption.
- Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Transportation Alliance (EVITA) – Formed to aggregate the efforts of local utilities towards the support and adoption of the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Who is working on it at the State level?
- Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) – Implementing the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plan under the Washington State Plan for Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment.
How can you help?
- Contact any of the groups above working on the problem directly.
- Contact Sustainable Tri-Cities through the website.
- Share this page with someone who it interested!