Zero Emission Transportation Association

??♂? The EV supply chain is attracting more than 16,000 jobs to Kentucky! Learn more about the projects that are underway and where they are creating jobs. https://lnkd.in/dzDEhfxA

??"We’re talking about American-made cars—3 out of 4 EVs sold last year were made in the United States. That’s been a result of this powerful demand signal." Check out ZETA's Albert Gore on Yahoo Finance this morning. https://lnkd.in/eZb_BN5W

UN EJEMPLO DE CUáNTO CUESTA EN ENERGIA UN AUTO ELéCTRICO ?Ruby Acevedo tiene una casa que usa paneles solares y carga sus 2 autos Tesla por la noche ? Al mes paga entre US$ 130 y US$ 150 por cargar esos dos autos todas las noches (gracias a los paneles que instaló y tienen subidos) ? El costo diario es de US$ 4,33 por cada carga de sus 2 vehículos. ?Un vehículo de combustión promedio necesitaría unos 3 galones de gasolina para cubrir los 130 kilómetros diarios de Acevedo, con un gasto de unos US$ 9,50 (el doble que los dos autos, es decir 4 veces más). ? Mientras un auto a gasolina recorre 12,5 kilómetros por cada dólar invertido en combustible, los Tesla de Acevedo pueden alcanzar casi 30 kilómetros por cada dólar gastado en electricidad. ?La organización Zero Emission Transportation Association declara ? “Los vehículos a gasolina cuestan entre 3 y 5 veces más por kilómetro que los vehículos eléctricos”. ?En algunos estados, como Arizona, Florida y Nevada, conducir un vehículo eléctrico puede costar entre el 15 % y 20 % del de uno a gasolina. ? Sugiero leer el artículo de El TIEMPO https://lnkd.in/ewqxMRKT #netzero #Electromovilidad #Vehículoseléctricos #resiliencia

ZETA Statement on the EV Tax Credits https://lnkd.in/eC8R2thC

?? The #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw is 3 years old today! "Investing in the EV industry goes beyond simply electrifying our transportation sector. It means good-paying jobs right here at home. It means expanding economic opportunities in communities across the country. And it means lowering transportation costs for American families." - ZETA's Albert Gore. #ChargingUsForward https://lnkd.in/e2Z7g--W

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation recently announced that nearly $500 million in grants will be awarded to install more than 9,200 EV charging stations across the country. For local government officials, utilities, and sustainability managers looking to increase EV charging in their community, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook offers a one-stop guide to make it happen. https://lnkd.in/ePjchYDa

? It’s about to get a lot easier to charge your EV in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation recently announced it will award $22 million for EV chargers in 35 locations throughout the Old Dominion. https://lnkd.in/e6mDb5dD

Big News on Capitol Hill: The Critical Mineral Consistency Act Vote Tomorrow, the House Rules Committee will cast a pivotal vote on the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, a crucial piece of legislation that aims to streamline regulatory processes and support a consistent approach to sourcing minerals vital to our energy transition. This vote holds significant potential to reinforce the U.S. commitment to securing domestic supply chains for critical minerals, including copper—an essential component for everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy infrastructure. Now is the time to make your voice heard! Reach out to your representatives and urge them to support the Critical Mineral Consistency Act (HR 8446). Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient U.S. copper supply chain. Find your representative here:?https://bit.ly/3UzB9VY Let's #GiveCopperCredit and show our support for this vital legislation! Stay tuned for updates and let's continue to work towards a sustainable and secure future.

Exciting news! We are launching a new financing program to help small fleet owners and independent operators go zero-emission. Climate United intends to invest up to $250M to procure up to 500 class 8 battery electric trucks, making it the largest single order of electric trucks in U.S. history. ??? Our partnership with Forum Mobility will help small fleet owners navigate the transition to electric vehicles by removing financial barriers and providing accessible, reliable charging. This program will begin at the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, but we intend to expand nationally. Our ultimate goal? To help small fleet owners purchase vehicles that are cleaner, safer and healthier for their communities. This initiative isn’t just about cleaner air and cutting emissions—it's about helping small businesses improve their bottom line, creating healthier communities, and building supply chains that make America more globally competitive. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/e6-bhx22

Lithium Americas is pleased to announce we have closed a Loan Programs Office | U.S. Department of Energy $2.26 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program for financing the construction of the processing facilities at Thacker Pass, located in Humboldt County, northern Nevada. https://lnkd.in/gx7JbAG3 Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas said, “We’re pleased to have the Department of Energy’s support to advance Thacker Pass to production and significantly improve domestic output of critical lithium supply to meet the growing domestic need. This essential loan helps us reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and secure America’s energy future. We have substantially de-risked project financing for Phase 1 and continue to work closely with General Motors following our announcement of the asset-level joint venture on Oct 16/24. We deeply appreciate the U.S. government’s support as we develop Thacker Pass to become North America’s largest lithium operator and continue collaborating with all our stakeholders to bring shared success for our company, local communities and our country.” Construction of Thacker Pass Phase 1 is expected to create approximately 1,800 construction jobs and 350 permanent full-time operations jobs and will help support the U.S. to secure a domestic lithium supply chain, reducing reliance on foreign critical minerals. $LAC #lithium #Nevada #DOELPO