Electric Drive Report

Statement of EDTA President Genevieve Cullen on incentives for electric drive

“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 manufacturer and consumer investment in electric drive vehicles and infrastructure. Prematurely ending the incentives that are working to ensure that the U.S continues to lead in electric drive innovation is counter to our vital national interests.”

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One Million Plug-In Vehicles Sold in the U.S.   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 and success of our members and the diverse electric drive industry, including the vehicle and component manufacturers, utilities, end-users and stakeholders that have made electric drive an integral part of our transportation system.     See also: DoE - FOTW - One Million Plug-in Vehicles Have Been Sold in the United States       Search, Explore, and Discover!