Government Committee Meets to Talk About Electric Cars
Published Date: 1/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Energy is hosting a virtual meeting on January 30, 2025, for the Electric Vehicle Working Group to plan next steps for boosting electric vehicle use across the U.S. This meeting affects anyone interested in EVs, from drivers to industry folks, and invites public comments to shape future EV policies. It’s a great chance to get involved as the group discusses how to speed up electric vehicle adoption and integration.
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Virtual Public Meeting: Register to Attend
The Department of Energy will hold a virtual Electric Vehicle Working Group meeting on January 30, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. EST. The meeting is open to the public but you must register at https://driveelectric.gov/ev-working-group; approximately 20 minutes are reserved for public comments and each speaker may have up to three minutes. Those unable to speak may submit written statements to Dr. Rachael Nealer at the Department of Energy.
EVWG Advises on EV Adoption
The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) was formed to make recommendations to the Secretaries of Energy and Transportation about development, adoption, and integration of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles into U.S. transportation and energy systems. At the January 30, 2025 meeting the EVWG will discuss next steps, proposed schedule and deliverables, and whether to modify its subcommittee structure.
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