{"id":8202,"date":"2017-05-05T17:21:42","date_gmt":"2017-05-06T00:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/?p=8202"},"modified":"2023-03-07T13:01:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T18:01:22","slug":"the-electric-car-takes-capitol-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pluginamerica.org\/the-electric-car-takes-capitol-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"The Electric Car Takes Capitol Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plug In America recently staged a day-long ride and drive event for U.S. Senators and their staff. It was a milestone for Plug In America and for the electric car. Hundreds of Senate staff showed up to learn about and drive electric cars, most for the first time.<\/p>\n

The event was hosted by Senator Portman (R-Ohio, shown left, driving\u00a0 Bolt) and the Senate Auto Caucus. Thank you, Senator! He attended personally, along with Senators Heller (R-Nevada), Merkley (D-Oregon), and Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island). There were a handful more scheduled to attend and take a test drive, but last minute votes and hearings on government spending and FBI testimony led to scheduling challenges. We\u2019ll work with the schedulers to schedule test drives in-state during the recess break.<\/p>\n

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Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) sent a few staffers to test drive electric cars at the Capitol Hill Ride and Drive, May 4, 2017.<\/p><\/div>\n

The automakers showed up in force and provided staff, financial support, and a range of great vehicles for test drives. No less important, our staff visited every Senate office to promote the event, raise awareness of EVs and the important role that Plug In America plays in promoting their roll-out across the country.<\/p>\n

With the new Administration and Congress, Plug In America has been focused on raising awareness of EVs on Capitol Hill and educating on the importance of supportive federal policies, like the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs and the charging station tax credit that recently expired in December. Our aim is for an extension of both policies, to ensure the transition of the EV market from early adopter to mass market.<\/p>\n

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), left, and Joel Levin, Plug In America’s Executive Director, chat EV policy at Capitol Hill Ride and Drive, May 4, 2017.<\/p><\/div>\n

We\u2019ve found that there is a good amount of support in the Senate for the cars\u2014from both Democrats and Republicans\u2014but that many people still had not driven them personally. And as you know, the best way for people to really understand why these vehicles are the future, is well, just getting behind the wheel\u2014which is why this event was so important. Our work has shown that people are generally surprised at the power, quiet, and driving pleasure when they drive an EV for the first time\u2014and U.S. Senators are no exception. Currently three Senators drive EVs: Merkley (D-Oregon), King (R-Maine) and Alexander (R-Tennessee), and we are looking to get more into them soon with your encouragement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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