Pictured: Nissan Leaf at National Drive Electric Week 2014 in Atlantic Station. There are now about 425,000 plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on roads across the nation. It’s no surprise why — EVs are cleaner, cheaper and more efficient than their gasoline-fueled counterparts.
We’re in the midst of a transportation revolution. Automobiles, above all else, represent America's addiction to dirty oil. Plug-in electric vehicles (EVs), which require no gasoline and emit no pollution from their tailpipes, present a critical opportunity to slash pollution, reduce our dependence on oil, create American jobs, and improve national security. Learn more about the benefits of EVs
Take action to put EVs back on the road in Georgia!
1. Volkswagen's $58 million Georgia Settlement
Georgia is now formulating plans for how the state should use the over $58 million in Volkswagen settlement funds. Already, fossil fuel interests are going after these funds for things like natural gas and “clean diesel” vehicles—the very thing that got us in this situation in the first place. We cannot miss the opportunity to fight for zero emission vehicles, which will have the biggest impact on our air quality. It’s time for Georgia to fully embrace the future of transportation: clean plug-in electric vehicles.
2. Restoring the EV Tax Credit and Lowering User Fees
In 2015, Georgia's state legislature voted to eliminate the popular state tax credit of up to $5,000 for electric vehicles and establish a $200 user fee for EV owners. Georgia went from the friendliest state in the nation for EVs to the worst in one move. Our road user fee is now the highest in the nation and more than conventional drivers pay in gas taxes annually. Further, Nissan Leaf and Kia Soul EV sales dropped nearly 90% after Georgia's tax credit expired June 30, 2015. Learn more here.
3. EV User Guide
Have you or your friends and family been thinking of switching to a plug-in electric car? By answering this short quiz, you’ll figure out which plug-in electric vehicles are best for your needs. Then, use our EV Guide to check out cars, calculate how much you’ll save in CO2 and fueling costs, and learn about EV incentives in your area.
4. Get Involved!
We are always looking for volunteers who may want to speak to their State Representatives and Senators about EVs. The best way to get involved is to become a regular attendee at our R.A.I.L. Committee meetings. This committee meets regularly in our Chapter Office on the fourth Monday of each month. Please visit our R.A.I.L. Committee page for more information.