Since tailpipe emissions from traditional cars and trucks are a large source of air pollutants that harm human health and carbon emissions that worsen climate change, increasing adoption of electric vehicles is a key strategy for decarbonizing our region’s transportation system. In order to help prepare our region for the growing number of electric vehicles, DVRPC has compiled this resource kit for municipal leaders that covers electric vehicle terminology, funding opportunities, and municipal best practice documents.
Links to State Resources
For Pennsylvania Municipalities:
- Department of Environmental Protection Electric Vehicle Roadmap (2021 Update)
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Development Guidebook
- Department of Environmental Protection Funding Opportunities
For New Jersey Municipalities:
Alternative Fuels Data Center
The U.S. Department of Energy maintains the Alternative Fuels Data Center, an authoritative resource for information about electric vehicles as well as other alternative fuel vehicles. Particularly useful pages include: