Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Establishes New Electric Vehicle Working Group

The Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) has been announced by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation with a mission to drive widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, positioning the nation as a global leader in clean energy jobs and manufacturing. Key areas of focus for the EVWG include promoting EV adoption among low- and moderate-income individuals and underserved communities, analyzing manufacturing costs and supply chain issues, evaluating charging infrastructure, grid capacity, and cybersecurity, and addressing regulatory concerns related to charging infrastructure.

“The EVWG, which will make recommendations directly to the secretaries of Energy and Transportation, includes experts with experience and knowledge across the entire EV ecosystem, including manufacturers of vehicles, components, and batteries; public utility representatives; local and regional elected officials; state energy planners; and labor officials representing transportation industry workers. The committee also includes leadership from the U.S. Department of Energy and Transportation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Council on Environmental Quality, the U.S. General Services Administration, and the U.S. Postal Service.”

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