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Comprehensive Analysis Concludes Electric Buses and Trucks are Essential to Meet Pollution Reduction Goals, Least Cost to Own and Create More Jobs. Learn More

Medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicle technologies are advancing quickly, the overall cost of these technologies is decreasing, and battery-electric technologies have lower operation, maintenance, and fuel costs compared to conventionally-fueled vehicles. Read Full Final Report

CalETC hosted two events during the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 20th and 22nd. Eileen Wenger Tutt of CalETC and Reverend Dr. Charles Dorsey of the Dorsey Group brought together a community of government, industry, youth, health and faith leaders to discuss the benefits of electric vehicles and jobs created as the state transitions from cars and trucks that use gasoline and diesel to a clean electric vehicle future. All committed to working together to ensure the jobs created benefit communities most suffering economically and/or from the adverse impacts of pollution.

During these events, CalETC announced the launch of ET Community. The Electric Transportation Community Development Corporation (ET Community) is a nonprofit committed not only to clean air, but also bringing jobs and prosperity to California communities.

Following the announcement, the convened group focused principally on the environmental and economic challenges of many in southern California, and the role electric cars may play in addressing some of these challenges. We concluded with a commitment to continue our work together, grow our understanding of issues discussed, and bring the electric car driving experience to a more diverse, representative group of drivers.

Both events were sponsored by South Coast Air Quality Management District, Chevrolet, Ford, Proterra, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, San Diego Gas and Electric and Toyota.

November 22, 2019

New Study Concludes Electric Buses and Trucks are Cleanest, Least Cost to Own and Create More Jobs. Learn More

The report estimates the costs associated with adding EV capable parking spaces in nonresidential buildings during new construction, certain alterations and additions, and retrofit projects. The cost analysis modeling results show that installing EV capable parking spaces in stand-alone retrofits is typically 4 to 6 times more expensive than installing EV capable parking spaces during new construction or when making alterations and additions to existing buildings. Learn More

The displacement of petroleum by electricity—and the resulting fuel savings that gets reinvested in the US economy—can have significant, positive macroeconomic benefits. These results apply not only to the nation, but also to states and regions that invest in these technologies. View Final Report

CalETC hosted two events during the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show, on November 29th and December 1st. Eileen Wenger Tutt of CalETC and Reverend Dr. Charles Dorsey of the COR Community Development Corporation brought together government, industry, policy, and faith leaders this year to discuss how we can best collaborate to accelerate the market for electric cars in Southern California.